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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1927, Page 2

The committee of the. Westland Macing C'lub meet at 8.30 o'clock to-night to settle accounts in connection with the recent race mooting. Tickets for the Plunket Tall on Wednesday night are now in popular demand. The occasion promises to ho a great success. \ committee of ladies have all the necessary arra.ir >■ incuts actively in hand, and everything possible will he done for the comfort and enjoyment of patrons. Mr Ross’ orchestra has been secured for the evening, so that lovers of dancing will find their pastime excellently catered for. The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will bo continued in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Friday) evening, at 8 p.m. sharp, when the following useful prizes will he for competition. First, doube-bed down quilt; second, .sitting-room clock j. third, gents’ umbrella ; fourth, white damask tablecloth. Special heating arrangements for your comfort. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt. Among the claimants to the Webber millions is MV John Webber Greenshade, the Mayor-elect of Greymouth. It is understood that Air Greenslade has been advised that he is directly related on the maternal side to the deceased millionaire, his mother’s family having resided for over 200 years in the village in Devonshire. England. which was the birthplace of the founder of the millions. Aren’s overcoats in navy nap-cloth and tweed, Prince shape and D.B. Also Boys’ overcoats, now showing at McKay’s. —Advt.

Mr C. C. IT. Friend inserts a notice of thanks to the electors in this issue.

I>r E. Tcichelniann inserts an appreciative notice to the electors for the support accorded.

The quarterly Communion Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday morning.

There was an earthquake shock last night about six minutes before midnight. It was of several seconds duration but was not of a heavy nature.

Short-effect coloured rubber raincoats, great value at 18s Gd "at McKay’s. —Advt.

The Order ol Masses and Devotions in St. .Mary’s Parish on Sunday, May Ist., will lie as follows—Aralmra, 10 a.m., Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 7 p.m.

A meeting of the ladies’ committee and helpers of the Chrysanthemum Show Commit lee, will lie held at the Vicarage on Monday May 2nd. at 3 p.m.— A. Keller, Hon. Sec.—Advt. The Secretary of tTio Kokatahi Winter Show was in town to-day distributing schedules for the coining show. As an instance of the amount of competition that is going to take place over 101 l entries have already been received.

Mrs Heinz conducted a good looking demonstration at the Soldiers' Hail yesterday afternoon in the presence of a good attendance. The operations were closely followed. A new gas cooker was used and greatly admired. There is special control fur the heating assuring much economy in the gas consumption. The visitors were served with afternoon tea.

‘•Don’t speak crossly to the witness." Air F. K. Hunt. K.M.. requested Mr ,1. K. W. Dickson, who was crossexamining in Auckland Magistrate's Court, and had approached close to the witness box to ask his questions. ‘l'll speak as I think fit,” retorted Mr Dickson. “Mot in my Court.” was the reply from the Bench. ‘‘Do back to your place.” Still protesting that he would speak to (lie witness as he thought lit. Mr Dickson, had no choice but to obey.

The death occurred at the Drey Hospital on Tuesday, from asthma and bronchi! is, of Air Harry Hibhs. manager of the Wallis Siding sawmill. Deceased. who was oo years of age, is survived by a widow, three sons (William F.dward and Henry), and two daughters (Mesdatnes King, of Bolomnnn and Bennett, of Invercargill). Mr Arthur I-lihhs, of Camerons, is r

brother of deceased. The body was taken Lo Invercargill for interment.

A meeting of the grower’s section of the Chrysanthemum show committee was held last evening, when arrangements were made lor the forthcoming show to be held on May 11th. A letter was received from AH' IT. Haile. Christchurch, stating that lie would be forwarding a number ol exhibits ill cut blooms. A meeting of the ladies committee and helpers was arranged for Monday, May 2nd. when it is hoped a good attendance will take place.

The death of Air William Squire Hill, took place at the Grey Hospital on Wednesday. The late Air Hill, who

was 7b years of age. was a native of Lancashire. England. and had been resident in Brunner for 10 years. About a year ago lie entered the (Ireymouth Hospital. His wife pre-deceased him several years ago. lie is sun ived by live (laughters, Alcsdnmes Summer (Paroa), Sainsbury (Wuihi), Graham

(Auckland). Ward (Kelson). Kale (single) and one son Thomas (Austin lia).'

The L'nion Steam Ship Company’s I’.AI.S. Alakura, which arrived at Wellington on Tuesday morning from Sydney. came into violent collision with a large whale during her recent trip from Wellington t ) Sydney. On Tliursudy night the vessel was steaming along in smooth sea in Leant i ful Iv tine

weather when a pronounced concussion was felt throughout the ship. The officer on the watch looked for the

cause, and saw part of the carcase of a large whale iloatiug away astern. The men in the l'oc'sle felt the impact with the monster as though the Makura had hit a wharf a glancing blow. The ship was undamaged, but tbo whale, which bad evidently been asleep on the .surface was completely cut in half. This is the third occasion within the past few months that a passenger steamer crossing between Australia and Nov Zealand lias struck a whale.

The fortnightly meeting of Westland Lodge, No 89 1'.A.0.D. was held in the lodge room last evening when a fair attendance was presided over by A.R. Urn. H. Ferguson. The minutes of the previous meeting wore read and confirmed, the outward correspondence read and approved, inward nil. Bards reported sick members were doing well, with the exception- of two. Sick pay to the amount of £8 10s 8d was passed for payment; accounts nil. One candidate was balloted for and proved successful. One member was proposed. A mock installation was then carried out under tbo direction of the A.I). and was well carried out by junior and intending officers. After further discussion it was decided to proceed with the card tournament as soon as possible. The meeting then closed in barmonv.

More than double value for your money. Extraordinary clearance of summer goods at tbo popular price of 4s .1 LI each and 2s for 4s lid. This wonder!ul bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o’clock Saturday, March 26th. The bargains are mighty and many and wii'l eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McGruer’s, Hokitika and G'reymouth.—Advt.