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Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1927, Page 2

Messrs IV. Jeffries and Co. ■ ffer for sale 100 opossum traps in good order. Members of Hokitika Fire Rrigntlc are notified to muster to-morrow afternoon at Xo. 1 station. Members of the Kil winning Lodge are requested to meet at the lodge room to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Owing to a bereavement in the family of several of the Club players, all Excelsior Club local fixtures for today wore postponed. The Grey County Council will celebrate its golden jubilee at a social function to be held in the County Chambers, Gresson St., on Thursday, May 26th. The last Gazette acknowledges conscience money, the principal amount received being £SO for the Land and Income Tax Department. A meeting of the Kokatahi-Koile-rangi Winter Show Committee will ho held in the Public Hall. Kokatahi, on Tuesday next, 24th. May til 7 p.m. sharp.— Advt, Late entries that have came to hand for the Kokatahi \A inter Show bring the Intel number to over 121!.'). a record from every point of view. The Committee are finding some difficulty in arranging space for tfie fiig increase of exhibits, in spite of the very fine hull at their disposal. Visitors will find this yelir’s display a special attraction, and well worthy ol a visit, of inspection.

Gas Cooking Demonstrations next Thursday, final of series. Tfie following Thursday, Gas Cooking C impelition. open to all residents of Hokitika, entries free. Cseful household prizes for most points gained in competition. Further particulars next week.—(.Advt.

A party of Canterbury farmers, some 2!)!> in number, is expected here oil Monday, dune (it!) and departing on AA'eduesday. dune Bth. Later in the month the Westland farmers will lie returning the visit. ’I lie visitors will be travelling by a special farmers' train, and will be received and escorted through the district here by representative farmers.

Rabbit-poisoning is now in full progress in the Kokatnhi-Koiterangi dis-» diet. Strychnine and oats is the most favoured system at present, and it is being taken well by the rabbits, with the result that substantial numbers have been poisoned. The result of Ibis years’ poisoning should assist to substantially redueo the numbers, especially in Koitcrangi district, where they have been verv plentiful of late on the riverbeds and islands.

There was a fair attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening for the weekly R.K.4. euchre. After a pleasant evening's play, the prize winners proved to be: Mrs IT. Rutland Ist., Mrs .1. ('unison 2nd.. Airs .1. Lynch ,‘trd. and Mrs Hamilton Ith. Supper was served at the conclusion of the play. The tournament will he emi blued on Friday evening next and speeiaj prizes are being arranged for.

Wireless enthusiasts had the opportunity of heaving a London broadcast which was relayed through Holland and Sydney from 1 o’clock this morning till shortly after 7 o’clock. Hoard locally near closing hour, the hroadcast came through very strongly, hut spoken words wore not clear. Music, particularly instrumental, was clear. .Vo doubt the novelty of the broadcast would tempt many to make a special effort to listen in to the spoken word relayed from far off London.

Bv the death of Mr Hubert B. MaeWliirter, which occurred on Wednesday, says the Christchurch “Press." the Railway Department has lost a servant who was most popular in the service. Mr M’acWhirter was particularly well-known in Canterbury, having joined the Department in Christchurch. Ho was at one time stationmaster at Amberlev, and was later transferred to the District Manager's Office at Christchurch. He was again transferred, this time to Mnrtou. where he was placed in charge of the refreshment rooms. From Marten he was sent to To Kuiti. where he was stationmaster until the time of his death. The late Mr MaeWhirter was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow and a young family of four. He was a son of the late John MaeWhirter. of Goldsborougli, a former member of the Westland Conntv Council.

The death has just occurred in Melbourne of an old Hokitika resident of some years ago. in the person of Mr Albert Cnrnick. Many of the older residents of this, town will remember that he and his brother George, served their apprenticeship to the printing trade at the old “West Coast Times” office. Tn 1885 lie went to Melbourne, and soon after landing procured a situation at the Government Printing Office; where lie had just completed 41 J years’ service. He was buried in the Brighton Cemetery, his funeral being largely attended. He held a foreman position in tile office for many years. His youngest son was killed in the late war when serving with the Australian forces. Ho leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss. Mrs Reg. Fane, of Hokitika, is a sister of the deceased, and many friends will extend their sympathy to her in her bereavement.

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 ladies—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 lOd pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, 3s lOd pair; ladies’ all-wool Gauntlet gloves, 2s 6d and 3s lid; scalloped and embroidered duchess sets, 2s 6d; pure linen embroidered cushion covers, 2s 6d. McGriier’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.

When children are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe, sure, and pleasant, All chemists and stores.— Advt.

The receipt of a donation of £1 Is from AL- R. Orr is acknowledged by the Hokitika Fire Brigade.

The service advertised for to-mor-row til Kokatahi Presbyterian Church is postponed to Sunday. June sth.

Members of the Druids’ Lodge are notified of. a special meeting to-mor-row afternoon.

To avoid clashing with the Greymouth Competitions it has been found necessary to put forward the AVestlami Competitions, which will open therefore on Saturday, August 20, and continue till the 23r<l inclusive. The Grey competitions open on the 29th. and last about ten days.

On Wednesday evening next, in the Soldiers’ Hall, the Excelsior (dub are tendering a benefit ball to aid injured (•players. Arrangements are well in band to ensure patrons having a firstclass evening’s enjoyment. Ross’ 'Orchestra will supply the music, while the floor will undergo special treatment. Tickets are finding a ready sale at 5s double, 2s Cd lady’s and 3s gent's.— Advt.

.Mr T. H. Coltman. of Wellington, is ill Hokitika representing the old established Life Insurance Office, the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia. It will ho remembered that Air Coltman was in Hokitika doing business for this office 20 years’ ago, and since then the business of the institution lias grown enormously. Tn 1(5 years the funds increased from £3,932,367 to £12.521,303. and the policy holders from 62,038 to 138,034. Afr Coltman will lie pleased to explain the adVantage of insurance with this office and will gladly supply prospectus and table of rates.

Ail accident happened to Air Paul Renton yesterday afternoon on the Grey-Rcefton road, near Arnold river bridge, in which lie very luckily escaped anv serious'injury. Tie was motoring by himself, and when passing another car, lie was forced too close to the edge of the road and the bank gave way under the wheel, the car going over the Imnk and having I f turns before it dime to a standstill. The upper sti lie tn re of the car was badly .smashed, blit later in the afternoon when the car was hauled hack to the road it was able to come on under its on n power To Hokitika. Afr Renton had a miraculous escape from injury. The driver of the other car was apparently unaware of the mishap, as he drove on his wav.

Ladies’ fancy cardigans and pullovers, special imported line, 12s Cd each at McKay’s.—Advt.

Hero ;, i one sure and speedy remedy for coughs and colds. Its name is “Xazol.” Aiost economical, and always efficacious. CO doses, ready for use, Is Cd.—Advt.

Stock-taking Specials—Three seamless Axminster carpet-squares. 10.0 x 9. shades of vieux rose, green and fawn. £8 T9.s Cd ; blue and fau n ground 9 x 9. reduced price £8 17s Cd ; all over design. crimson, blue and green, reduced price £8 T9s Cd. Schroder and Co.— Advt.