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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1927, Page 2

Notice of application of a slaughter house license at llari Mali is given in this issue. Hon. .1. (1. Coates announced yesterday that Parliament will meet on June 23rd. 'lhe Liquidator of tin- AYnitaha ( oOp. Dairy Coy invites tenders in this issue for the purchase of the fully equipped factory and plant with residence. Tenders close on 30th. June.

The County lorry will leave the Railway Hotel on Tuesday at 8 a.m. and Gooch’s store at 8.1.3 a.in. for tho Winter Show at Kokatalii, and will carry all exhibits free. Poultry exhibits will he taken charge of hv Alt' Then. Lynch, who will arrange their ret am. -Advt.

In the choirs competition at the Westland Competitions in August, the selected anthem is “The Radian! Morn” and the hymn is “Fierce Raged the Tempest.” The trophy is to lie a shield held by the winning choir Trom year to year, securing the highest ag-

gregate points in the dual contest. The competition is open to choirs in all parts. Two nr three local choirs are likely to enter for the competition, which should prove an interesting feature in the programme.

Kokatalii Gun Club will bold a clay bird match at Kokatalii on Wednesday. June Ist. (Show Day") commencing at 2.3?) p.m. Sweepstake of nine birds, nomination 5-. Gold medal valued at £3 3s presented by Mr J. J. .Mclntosh, for winner, .second prize £l.-11. Weir. Secretary. Advt.

The seismographs at the Dominion Observatory, Kelburn. Wellington, recorded the big earthquake reported by cable as having occurred probably •somewhere in the region i f Til el. The Wellington records, however did not show such intensity as that shown by the great Japanese earthquake of September. 1923. although the cables mentioned that the recent shock was of greater intensity. For over three hours the instruments recorded lhe oscillations. The marriage was celebrated at Westport on Wednesday b.v the Rev. Alex Miller M.A., of Mr Cecil Walker Trcloar. well known in business, hockey. football and cricket circles, in Westport, to Miss Kli/.abetb I'omitaine, \omigest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fnmitaine. of Lower Russell Street. Miss Alice Fountuiiic, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Mr .). \Y. Stowell lilted the mle of best man. Mr and Mrs Trcloar left for Christchurch and Wellington on their honovmonii.

A pleasant evening was spent al the Soldiers’ Hall last night by the votaries of cm lire at t lie 'tournament which was continued. The prize takers lor the evening were:- -Mrs To riierl Sta fford - Mr W. I’ascoe. Mrs Sumner and .Mrs Archer. It was announced that the euchre next week would he held on Thursday the hall being engaged for a Ball on Fridav night. Next week being the first in the mouth, there would he eight prizes distributed for the evening’s play. A bumper attendance is expected as good prizes will he offered.

Word was received here yosterdav of the death of a former well-known resident of Hokitika, in the person of Mr M . H. Breach, which took place at Berth. Western Australia, on May 9lh alter a long illness. The deceased cairied on farming at South Hokitika

for many years and was of a quiet and straight forward nature, lie was To years of age and a single man. Deceased leaves one brother Air 3. Preach of Lower Hull. Wellington) ami live sisters.(Mesdnnics, T. Brown. P. Amberger. J. Wallace, all ol Hokitika) .Mrs K. Campbell ml Totara Flat), Mrs 11.. Lines ml' Owaka, Dunedin), and a large number of nephews and neicos to mourn his loss.

The Dobson tragedy inquest was concluded yesterday. The Coroner returned a verdict that the deceased Kric Ashton died at the Grey Hirer Hospital on December I. 1926, and that the deceased -John Lindsay died at the same place on December ,’L and that deceased. Hubert Hunter, .fames Bichards. Krnest lirammer, Kdwanl l’ardington, Thomas Black, .Jamcis Met nilogh Marshall, and Allred Noil kos came to their deaths at Dobson on December .‘l. 1920, and that. the cause of death was in each case carbon monoxide poisoning and shook, tine to an explosion in the Dobson Coal Mine on .'ird December ; and that there was no definite evidence to show how the explosion originated.

Tlk> K <)kji t;i li i-lv <>i t e rii n!Z ■ AV ill t-o r Slioxv takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next. The record entries re<eived, total 1296. and is an increase of 556 over last year, and this servos to show the interest the annual event is creating. There will he a very fine display of the products id' the country , while the good housewives are also keenly competing in the homo industry section, and the display of cooking promises to he ol an exceptionally high quality, making an attraction that alone will he wot thy of a special visit. The Committee have been busily engaged in completing arrangements and every possible detail that will ensure the smooth running of the annual fixture is receiving attention. All entries must be to hand by ten o’clock on Tuesday morning to enable the judging to commence, and the Show will he opened to the general public on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to d p.m. and from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. On Wednesday, the Show will again he open from 10 a.m. to I p.m. and this will he People’s Day. A very large attendance is expected on both days of the Show, and the display should he well worth a visit.

Selling off. closing down ! Special and final clearance of all .stocks. See the windows, pay a visit of inspection. wonder prices and the like of which cannot again he repeated. We are prepared to lose money in order to get a quick clearance. This, our last drapery sale, for seven days only, commencing on Saturday May 2Sth. at 0 a.m. McGruer’s. Hokitika.—Advt.

Ladies’ fancy cardigans and pullovers. special imported line, 12s 6d each at McKay’s.—Advt.

You owe it to yourself and all mankind To wear a smite and show life’ silver lining. You owe it to he patient, just and kind And clothe yourself in something bright and shining. You owe it to the world to learn and know That others too have aliments to endure. For colds you more than pay the" debt you owe Tq Great Peppermint Ctire.

Entries for the Arolntra Fat Stock Sales on Monday appear in this issue.

Mr H. Chapman will be visiting Kokatalii on Sunday afternoon and will be pleased to meet farmers and discuss matters in reference to tho Dairy Control Board.

The funeral of the late Mrs Boyle, of Donoghues. took place yesterday morning to Boss Cemetery. Requiem Mass Was celebrated at 9 o’clock, tbe cortege leaving St. Patrick’s Church at II o'clock. Rev. Father O’Doherty conducted the services at the Church and graveside. There was a large attendance of friends and many motor cars brought mourners from outside districts. A number of floral tributes were placed on the grave.

At the Magistrate's Court to-day before Alessrs Evans and detfries. Justices, James Edwin Senrlo was charged by the police (Sergeant King) with drunkenness and using profane language in a public place. Accused pleaded guilty, and after hearing the statements of Constable Randall and Sergeant King, the accused was fined 5s fod drunknenm-ss and £3 for using bad language with the alternative of "is for drunkenness and £3 for using pliction of tho police a prohibition order was granted also against the accused.

At a meeting of the West Coast Hockey Association held at Greymouth on Thursday, it was decided that a team he sent to Nelson to play for the Pope Shield and a Possible v. Probables match he played on Wednesday. June 22. Also that the Association hold a Rail oil Friday. June 2-1 to raise funds to take the team to Nelson. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Rcelton Sub-Association asking for a date, so that the Vi est Coast team could play the local team for tho Newman Cup. The following lixt tires wore made : Hokitika v Mawhora at Hokitika on June 1. Star ladies v. Runangu at Grey. June 3. Hokitika v Runanga at Hokitika June 15.