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Hokitika Guardian, 9 September 1927, Page 2

Boss Methodist R.S.A. will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. 'I ho weekly R.S.A. Euchre Tournament lakes Jihit-e to-night at the Soldiers’ Hall, when four useful prizes will he offered for competition. At a meeting of the Canterbury Rugby U nion hold on Tuesday evening it wits decided to get into touch with the West Coast Union with a view to arranging a match in Christchurch on September 21th. At the Westland Progress League’s meeting on Wednesday night, Mr Jell lies red erred to the fact that, the new road route from the Coast to Blenheim, via the Tollhouse, would he ready lor traffic towards the end of the year. It had been arranged that tho League should send through a delegation when the road was opened, and lie asked that the promise he kept in mind lor fui’lilmeut in due course.

A northern paper says that a valedictory tea was given at the Gisborne .Alain School to Miss Ruth Wild, who has been appointed to sole charge of Koitern.ngi School, Westland. The room was beautifully decorated with choice spring flowers, and at a suitable interval the headmaster. Air AlcLeod, presented the guest of honour with a handsome leather handbag. He voiced the regret of all at her departure, and extended good wishes for the future.

Among the starters in the TimnruCliristcliurch road race to-morrow will he:—J. A. Lindop (20min.), L. A. Wilson (25niin.), Af. E. Mahan (33 min.), AY. R, At. Gooch (3omin.), A. Henry (37min.), R. L. Armstrong (-lomin.) These rides hail from various parts of the Coast, and some of them are considered to have a good chance. There will he a large number of riders in the event which is expected to conclude between 3 and 4 o’eloek on the Show Grounds, Christchurch.

A Canterbury sporting writer states that Messrs Donnellan and Shatinahan have got a useful team together ait Riecarton, comprising the evergreen Goose-step, Note, Twomyvari (two-year-old gelding by Gad Lad, from Sleepy Head), Craftsman (an untried four-year-old gelding by Long Range from AViiid Up), and Raineses (three-year-old by Sultala from Roden). The last-named was recently purchased from Afr G. D. Greenwood by Air B. Dooley, of Nelson. Beaming, the property of Afr J. O’Carroll, is also nil inmate of the stable.

The death occurred early yesterday morning at Waiuta, of Afrs Willis, relict of Air Jno. Willis. After working in the garden on Wednesday, she "as attacked with giddiness and fell, striking her head against a table. She was discovered by neighbours unconscious. Afedical aid was summoned from Recfton, but it was of no avail. Airs Willis bad been a resident of Rcefton and district for 10 years. She is survived by one son. Clias. Willis ' Rcefton'). and a daughter, married in the North Island. One son predeceased her.

Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Sturmer apples. Paterson. Mieliel and Co., Ltd., Whnrf Street, Hokitika.—Advt.

New goods now opening in ail departments: Bordered voiles, taffetas, zephyrs, the latest patterns in exclusive dress lengths, printed voiles in largo variety from 7s 6d, the dress length.—Schrndflr end pc,.— ; Adrt. I

Messrs Stephens Bros, drapers, mercers, and hairdressers, hare an interesting Business notice in this issue. The monthly service at the Kokatari Presbyterian Church will bo held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30. On account of the church parade the service at St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday morning will be at 10.30. A meeting of the Committee of the Hospital Ball will be held at the Board rooms to-night at 7 o’clock. On our front page to-day the New Zealand Clothing Factory sets out in full detail particulars of hoys’ wear now offering. The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary's Parish on Sunday, Sept. 11 tii, wifi be as follows:—Kokatahi 10 a.m.. Kunieri S a.in.. Iloldtka S u.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Hr J. Laughton was admitted to tlio Grey Hospital yesterday, suffering from injuries to his face and arms, sustained while working at the Cobdon quarry, lie also suffered to some extent from shock. The injured man became jammed between two tlucks. He is reported to be making satisfactory progress.

The lleturned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in ihe Soldiers’ Hall this ( Friday) evening, at S o’eock sharp when the following useful prises will b-e for competition : Ist. double bed honey-comb quilt, pair double bed white sheets: 2nd. set <1 enamel pots: 3rd. K.P. mounted biscuit barrel: lilt, supper cloth. Slipper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

A tragic accident, which caused the death-of Clifford Boro, ail eleven-year-old boy, terminated a holiday jaunt made by a number of schoolboys to an old clay pit at St. .Martins, Christchurch, on Wednesday afternoon. Overwhelmed by a slide of clay that crushed him. Here was dead when workmen, v. bo indied from a near-by brick kiln,

mi; e-vded in digging their way to hint One other member of the party '1 homos Baker, .suffered injuries to hillock and legs.

With regard to the frequency of explosions with coal fires reported of late. Mr (I. Hein;:. Manager of flie Hokitika Cos Coy, expresses the opinion that Ihe explosions arise in the main hern the presence of lumps of limes’ cue Unding their way into the coal supply. In stoves where the fire is itioro confuted file explosion is lnore •severe, hut a stolio oxplohiotl iii an open fireplace is no! infrequent, mid though tlifi report may be lond the damage is not so pronounced.

For the .silling of the Supreme Court a f Greymouth there are no criminal cases set down. The civil cases for hearing areas follow: Iticlmnl Waldomar Baumgart v. Harry Ludwig Breitstailt. claim for !J27!) special and aylierni’ damages for alleged breach of

agreement, alul application for accounts to fie tab.cn. Peter John Higgins, Charles Fawcett and George William Faucet!, v. Gunnel-sen, Xcswortl’.y Proprietary, Ltd., claim for £7IOO damages and application for accounts i > b - taken. In Haul;niptcy : .lames l.cmcia, application for an order of discharge.

The death look place yesterday at Greymouth el Mis Eiipltomin McKay, aged 1 years, widow of Mi' Andrew McKay. Deceased. w!io had been ailing for some time, was a native of Scotland, and arrived at Melbourne willi Imr parents in 18.55, residing there until' Imr marriage, when she left with her husband fi.r the West Coast gold fields, -ei i hug at AVaimea Creek in

I >G't'. in 1372 they wont to Rooftoii wilb their throe children. Her husband predeceased her 1(1 years ago, and she is survived by four sons (Messrs •lames McKay, of Greymouth; David McKay, of Sydney ; George McKay, of Tola go Bay; and Dr William McKay, of Groymouth) : also two daughters (Mrs A. Low, of Auckland, and Miss Mag. McKay, of Greymouth).

A Press Association message states that tin* twonty-lil'iii anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood was celebrated yesterday by Archdeacon Holbrook, Priest in charge of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Grey Lynn. Archbishop Redwood, Catholic metropolitan of New Zealand, came especially to Auckland for (he celebrations, but owing to the r,tress of the journey, was able only to attend the valedictory Vunchcoii. Among those present of the different functions were:—Bishop Cleary. Bishop of Auckland, Dr Liston, Coadjutor Bishop; Bishop Whyte, Bishop of Dunedin. At a social function in the evening Archdeacon Holbrook was presented with an illuminated address and substantial cheque from his parishioners and friends.

St. Joint's Presbyterian Church, GreymoUth. was the .scene of a pretty wedding yesterday, the contracting parties being Elizabeth Stewart Black, oi Dobson, eldest daughter of -Mrs A. Johns, ol Waiuta, to Victor, youngest son of Mr and Mrs James Ward, of Ahitura. The bride, who was given iiWay by her cousin. .Air J. C'outts, was attired in a dainty frock of new airlone blue, with a champagne toque, and carried a bouquet of spring flowers. Jessie Black, who wore a navy repp, frock relieved with brown and also carried a bouquet of spring flowers, attended her sister as bridesmaid. Mr 1.. Dixon, a cousin of the bridegroom. | acted as best man. Kev. T. X. Cuttleofliciated. Later a reception was held | at the residence of the bride’s aunt (Airs G. Krskine), Dobson, 'file happy couple left for the Franz Josef Glacier. Last evening a dance was hei'd in the; Dobson Hal! in honour of (lie occasion.

Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaitcr is now on sale at Ale Kay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt.

Economise money, time and labour Esc “Tan-01”, the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goods.— Advt.

Woods’ Croat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, inHuenza

New crepe de chines just opened up -New colour shades. Prices 7s fid, 8s lid, and Us CJ a yard.—AlcKay’s, I lokitika.—Advt

Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a good supply now. Sharland's ”Aloa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them fresh for months. Clean and economical.—Advt.

AA’adc-’s Worm Figs- a sure and safe agent for the removal of worms. Pleasant to take. Price Is 6d,—Advt.

A friend for you! “Xazol” is a sure protection against coughs and colds. GO doses only Is 6d.—Advt. Our first delivery of new season’s hats are now arriving, new styles and all the latest colours in crinolines, sii'ks, satins, bubble straws, also smart selection of models and rendy-to-wears. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.