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Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1927, Page 2

The amount of traffic through Uic Otira Tunnel for tlio nook ended mi Saturday. including eon], timber, prodive. anil general 'merchandise, was 1 1 .<](!;] tolls.

It is understood the opossum season is proving a very profitable one to those engaged in trapping, particularly in the hack country, where the animals are found to he in very good condition and in excellent fur.

There is an epidemic of mumps in the Whtaroa district. A visitor to that locality last week reports that in numerous cases the whole household from father to young children are down with the maladv.

Several blue rats have recently been caught in the oppossum traps set in the Mount Egmont I’ark. also large numbers of stoats (states an exchange). The trappers say that this year the op possums are unusually fat. due to the plentitude of hinaii berries.

No undertaking could be given that the Government would pay rates owing to county councils by certain soldier settlers and Crown tenants, said the Minister of Lands, replying in the House to Mr A,. Bell, who had pointed out that many county councils were suffering from grave disabilities. The Minister pointed out that the local authorities had their legal means ol redress.

Miss New Zealand Co. have been asked to attend the Druids Ball as guests to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. They have notified their acceptance. All roads will lead to this big, delightful function, which promises to eclipse anything of its kind ever held in the Mail., -Alls Preston will serve a lirst class supper, which will he of the very host procurable, while Boss s lull orchestra will supply the music. Special preparation will he given to the floor. Everything points to a most enjoyable evening.

To-day entries for the AAestland Competitions close with the Secretary. Mr J. AV. Alorris. There is the promise of a large general entry, and a wider choice of the competitive work. Many of the juvenile sections are filling excellently. It is very pleasing to find the increased interest in the Competitions which serve so useful and educational a purpose in the equipment of the rising generation. Much local talent is sure to lie brought out bv this means.

At the annual meeting of the Nelson Progress League the report showed that the league was doing good workin pressing the claims of the district in proper quarters, and that tlie publicity campaign pointing out the province's attractions from a residential and scenic point of view was bearing good fruit. Regarding railway matters the following resolution was carried: “That this league, after again considering the arguments in favour of the various routes, emphatically reaffirms its previous decision to devote its energies to filling the gap by the completion of the line from Kawatiri to Inangahua Junction, via Murchison.”

Half price specials. 5 dozen white and coloured towels; regular price Is lid. Half price llld. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale. —Advt.

Another bargain offer. 40 suits ladies’ combinations “Vedonis” and “Minerva” makes; regular prices Ss lid to 15s lid. Special offer Is lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Friday, August 12th at 2.30 p.m.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society will l>o held in St. Mary’s Club to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 o’clock.—Advt.

A meeting of the Farmers’ Union will be held in the Tvokatahi Public Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock.

A benefit ball will be held in the Kimu Town Hall on August 12th. in aid of injured footballers. Good floor, good supper. Music by Boss’ full orchestra. Gentlemen 2s Gd. ladies Is Gd. —Advt.

Otira. tennis enthusiasts are making preparation for the lighting of the Otira tennis courts by electricity. Poles have been erected. and the work of connecting the courts with the Otira power house supply will he put in hand immediately.

'Pile usual weekly euchre tournament will be held at St. .Mary’s Club Booms this evening. The prizes to he awarded are:—First, an eiderdown quilt; second, a bag of sugar; third, a quarter ton of coal ; fourth, pair lady’s stockings. Admission 2s; supper provided.— Advt.

We understand the directorate ot the Westland Dairy Factory. Hokitika, has received an offer from a large exporting firm, of Is 5d per lb. for all exportable butter manufactured up to the end of November. This seems an exceptionally good price, hut so far the directors have not accepted.

Yesterday, on behalf of the people of the community, a message of condolence to Mr If. M. Coulson was despatched to Uondon, care of the New Zealand High Commissioner. The cable bon- the signatures of Mr G. Berry. Mayor. Mr Sedilon, .M.P.. Mr .1. A. .Murdoch. County Chairman, and Hon. H. L. Michel, M.L.O.

Gas tires and radiators have been installed in connect inn will the heating of the new St, Mary’s Church, Mcrivale, Christchurch. In the nave a number of gas fires have been set in the walls, and for the transepts gas radiators have been installed. Ibe beating system was tried during the organ tuning operations, and [.'roved verv satisfactory.

With regard io the men thrown out of employment by reason of the sawmills closing down, the Minister of Public Works has advised Mr Sodden that he has approved of twenty men being placed on road work at Dorothy Falls track widening from Hans Bay at l.aice Kanieri. The wages will' he 12s per day for married men and Os per day for single men.

The death took place at the Grey Hirer Hospital yesterday ol Mr Charles Watson Stanley after a short illness. Deceased, who was a native ol Greymouth. was o!> years of age and is survived by four brothers. Joseph and dob (Westport), Frank (Wanganui), and Sydney (Grcynioutb) and two sisters Mosdnines Stacie (Greymouth), and Brown (Adelaide).

10. W. lleonan. local agent tor Amind wireless sets, is offering a special discount of 10 per cent on ai'l sets sold for cash during the month ol August. The ordinary price of 5 valve Amrad with all accessories is L'.'So. with 10 ptfr cent discount to he taken oil for cash. The Amrad is ahoslutcly the best ; ask the man who owns one. Amrad ‘‘The Voice of the Air.’.’ Peerless Pictures present at WoodMock on Wednesday next a powerful drama of six mighty reels entitled •‘Girls Men Forget'’ starring I’ats.v Butli Miller and Johnny Walker, supported by an all star cast. Excellent supports. Fee’s Hcview. John Bull Budget and the popular “Go Getters,'’ episode 2, entitled "Getting Going.” Be sure and see this fine programme. Note: The above will lie screened at Kokatalii on Friday night next. — Advt.

There was an. excellent attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening for the screening of “The Big Parade.” If is a [)ictme of many emotions, and was followed with close interest by the audience'. It passes from grave to gav and from lively to severe, and is a remarkable demonstration of war times and the ordeals enforced on soldier and civilian alike. The picture will he screened to-night again and should command another large and interested audience.

The Rev F. P. Kendall. 8.A., vicar of Gleninark since 1921, has resigned the cure, as from the end of September. lie has been forty-one years in orders, and tile whole of his ministry lias been served in this diocese, states the “Church News.” Made a deacon in 1880, he was priested in 1888, and had served as vicar in the cures of Boss, Kanieri, ('list, and Hangiora prior to going to Gleninark. He was \ ieur of Hangiora between 1892 and 1021— a period of twenty-nine years. It is the intention of Mr and .Airs Kendall to settle in Nelson lor their retirement front active parochial work.

The AYest Coast ladies hockey team which played Nelson for the Pope Shield last Saturday, were* given a

good time hv the Nelson players. Grilfins confectionery factory was visited, as was also the Cawtliron Institute, the members of the team being greatly impressed by the work being done in that Institution. On Saturday evening a dance i:i their honour was given by the I Kill hockey Association. After the match they were entertained at a tea, the donor of the shield. Air Pope, presenting his trophy to the victors

The* question of a racing permit to tho Waikato Hunt Club to race oil Labour Day developed into more than a local dispute or a conflict between the Racing Conference and Minister when the Auckland District Committee decided not to pass the Hunt Club programme. This resolution, judging by its immediate sequel, placed the whole controversy on a new and wider basis, that of Racing Conference authority compared with that of Parliament. Such an issue is awkward, just when Sir George Hunter has before Parliament a private member's Bdl cc ntaining several matters highly desired by racing authorities. Tiiis is the weapon with which Parliament will realiate on the Racing Conference for endeavouring to thwart Ministerial plans.

Special gift bargains. 4 only ladies host gabardine costumes: navy, nigger, fawn grey, trimmed braid. Formerly 0 to 9 guineas. A real gift. 19s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Last week of sale: Balance of ladies and children’s underwear to be sold at Hal'f Sale Prices. —Schroder and Co. —Advt.

■f men’s waterproof coats, rubberlined; regular price 30s. Half price 14s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.— Advt.

Last week of Sale: 12 only boys’ Kainpoi sports suits, sizes 8 to 13, one price 19s lid; boys’ all wool pullovers, 6s 9d: all wool Petone college shorts, navy blue, at 8s Ikl ■ men’s pul! overs and cardigans, Ts 9d and 12s 6d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Millinery. Hats! Hats! Hats! All Is to clear. The remains of our season’s millinery. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale. —Advt.

There is a. general impression that the financial debate to bo resumed today, is to bo short, because the nonappearance of the taxation proposals has considerably reduced the interest ol members and their capacity for discus-

An extraordinary coat offer. Bightladies winter coats; the sale prices were 29s lid; now half price lis lid. Don’t miss this offer. At McKay s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

6 only ladies’ three-quarter woollen knitted coats; regular prices 81s to 105 s. Give away price 19s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Half price specials. G men’s pullovers; regular price 15s lid; half price 7s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale. —Advt.