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Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1927, Page 2

Church service will he conducted at Kokatalii on Sunday, 22nd. May at 2.30 p.m. by Rev. .T. W. Hayward. P.S.A. will he belli in the Ross Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. A notification in the estate of Ellen Alice Malfroy, late of Rotorua, appears in this issue to which we direct attention.

Mr H. Kortegast, the well-known cordial manufacturer, had the misfortune to fracture his right wrist. When engaged in cranking tip his motor-car in front of the Post. Office on Monday, it back-fired and inflicted the injury mentioned.

The Grey “Star” says: —lt is understood that more than one Greymouth hotel has been regarded unfavourably hv the Medical Officer of Health. (Dr T-. Fletcher Telford), and that he will personally attend the annual meeting of the Westland Licensing Committee to he held nfc Hokjtika on Juno 9tb,

A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Wednesday, May 2.3 th at 2.30 p.m.

The appointment of Mr A. M. Bell, present secretary of the Education Department, as Assistant-Director of Education was announced on Tuesday by the Public Service Commissioner.

The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W. R. Kettle, of Grcymouth, is being celebrated to-day. They were married on May 20, 1887, at Holy Trinity ( hurch. Grcymouth. by the Rev. T. X. Watkins.

Gas Cooking Renio'-nstratioiis next Thursday, final of series. The following Thursday, Gas Cooking Competition, open to all residents of Hokitika, entries free. Useful household prizes tor most points gained in competition. 1’ urther particulars next week.—<Advt.

Mr McKenzie. Assistant Chairman oi the Main. Highways Board, in response to an invitation, is arranging to visit No. 12 Highways District as oarl.v as convenient, arid will include the South Westland section of the main highways in his tour

Ihe funeral of the late Mr Robert Goodie, of Hampden Street, took place yesterday afternoon ami the very large gathering that assembled for the occasion testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the community. The Rev. J. W. Hayward conducted the service at the residence and the graveside. A large number of flora! tributes were received from sorrowing friends.

An accident occurred to Mr T. Newman on Saturday afternoon at his farm at llrightwater. While he was driving a draught foal, the animal lashed out. striking Mr Newman’s right arm, breaking a small hone in two places. Mr Newman was. subsequently removed to a private hospital at Richmond, where a slight operation was found to he necessary.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. First prize, doublebed down quilt; second, half-dozen pillow slips, half-dozen tea towels; third pair gent’s pyjamas; fourth, gout’s shirt and collar to match. Play will he in the annexe which will he specially heated, ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Eight o’clock. Supper provided. Admission 2s.— Advt.

Official advice lias been received in Wellington that Dr Franklin Kidd, Director of the Cambridge low temperature research station, would arrive in New Zealand about the middle of August next. The object of Dr Kidd’s visit is an investigation of cold storage problems in connei lion with the fruit industry, and during the course of his lour of the Dominion he will visit the main fruit districts and fruit-shipping centres.

An application for permission to erect a shed, the posts of which to he of poplar and the walls ol ben.ziiie loses was refused by the Taradnlo Town Hoard nit the grounds of the material not conforming with the rides of the hoard fsavs the “ Telegraph "). Among other attractions, the shed, whose dimensions were in lie seven feet square by six feet high, was to lie a sort of lean-to on one side ol a cow hale and was to he fitted with a tin roof, covered with tar and shingle. It was announced that the building was already up and the inspector was detailed off to deal with it.

Much of a reminiscent, nature, audit the wily wavs of the poacher, was relate!- at a game supper indulged in by members .of the Tattranga Acclimatisation Society (says the Auckland “Star”). Mr .f. A. McKenzie, who was for many years a terror to poachers in the South Island, said ho ielt that he bail been a dismal failure as a ranger. Once, on visiting, a contractor's camp, lie had been asked to take a parcel of washing into town, and later discovered that lie had brought in a brace of pheasants out of season. On another occasion lie attended a function, and discovered afterwards that lie had sat on the top of a brace of hen pheasants during the evening.

Last evening at St. limy’s Club, Lilt- iiioiiiliers ut lli<‘ Druids Lodge were tin' guests of the Ililiernian Society at a friendly card tournament. Quite a large number were present and the evening passed off most snccesstuM.v. After a keen contest, lasting about an hour, the Druids proved to he the winners by 27 games to 13: At the conclusion of cards supper was partaken of. After the toast of the

'• I’ope and the King” were honoured the following toasts were offered: that of “Our Ouests,” being proposed iy Bio. I’. Kidd, and responded to by Bro. R. Ferguson, and that of “Friendly Societies,” being proposed by Bro. J. Fox and responded to by Bro. If. Boyce and Bro. J. Burns. During rii" evening musical items were rendered by Bros. P. Kortegast, 0. Sanders. J. Stopfortb, J. Schroder, J. Bickering, H. Stopfortb, C. Bleach and H. Stopforth. and recitations were given Bros. F. Bone. J. Stopforfth. 1.. Dwa and P. Kortegast. 'l'he various ‘tuns were capably rendered and recce:'] with rounds of applause, and at their conclusion the singing of “ Auld I ang p;,.n< ” brought a very pleasant ev n. to a close,

Just landed, 150 cases of apples, consisting of pearmains. Jonathans, Wash ington, delicious and cooking varieties Also pears, tomatoes, etc. The grow ers’ instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson. Michel and Co., Ltd., ’Phone 2.—Advt.

Ladies’ black Roslyn woollen ribbed knitted stockings—more suitable for elderly Indies—-will outlast two ordinary kind and stand mending. Prices 6s 6d and 7s 6d at McKay’s.—Advt. Regular stocks drastically reduced. Ladies’ black cotton hose lOd and Is 4d pair; ladies’ all wool Botany Cashmere hose, in newest shades, 2s Bid pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, 3s. 10d pair; ladies’ all-wool Gauntlet gloves, 2s Gd and 3s lid; scalloped and embroidered duchess sets, 2s 6d; pure linen embroidered cushion covers, 2s Gd. McGruer’s Fire Sale, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. , New rubber coats, just opened—Two dozen ladies’ black rubber coats, sizes from 44 to 50in. These goods are usually sold at 32s 6d. Our price. 19s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.