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Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1927, Page 2

Tlie Order of Masses and Devotions in St. .Mary’s Parish on Sunday, September 18th, will be as follows:—Arabui'a 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.in.. 7 p.in.

Charles Murray, whose death was recorded in a telegram from Wairoa in yesterday’ issue as the result of - motor truck accident, was a member of the former well-known Piper’s Flat Mereweatlier family, and is a brother of Mrs J. Johnston, of Upper 'Revel! Street.

The annual meeting of the AVestland Racing Club will take place on Tuesday evening next at Mclntosh’s Club rooms, Hamilton Street. In addition to the regular^formal business, matters affecting programmes and racing dates will lie discussed, and a full attendance of members (o express an opinion on the points to be raised is desired.

The old time dance in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on 'Wednesday evening in aid of the Hall funds drew one of the largest gatherings held there for a considerable time, visitors coming from all parts of the district. Capital music was provided by Mrs Morris, Messrs Gardner, Dimmick, J. W. Kelly, J. StopTortii, D. Stevenson and Master Morris. Messrs J. Fleming and TV. Jamieson bad charge of the floor, and dancers were kept tripping merrily to nil early hour, the gathering proving a very successful one.

To learn to defend one’s own country is the first duty of every citizen. Such a fact has not been fully realised by many people of this J)o. minion, lienee to rectify this fault we have compulsory service under the Defence Act. Training under this act has !>ecome tiring to many, especially those who do not realise their obligation, and so to remove the monotony of this, we have organised in our midst a military hall, and itbehoves every loyal citizen to help and bring some change in the dreary routine and enjoy the pleasures brought to them by the ball by being present in large numbers and joining in the fun. Tickets on sale from all officers and X.C.O.’s.—‘Advt.

Tho Westland Dairy Factory Coy., Ltd., have been appointed Westland agents for the Oakland motor car.

The sittings of the Supreme Court adjourned from Wednesday last will be held on Monday next at 10.30 a.in. His Honour Mr Justice Adams will preside.

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Half this (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock when the following valuable prizes will be for competition.:—lst prize, case of E.P.X.S. fish knives and forks; 2nd prize, velvet pile hearth rug; 3rd prize, 7-piece salad set • 4th prize, set of three white jugs. Supper. Admission 2s. Commences at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

Two groups of sunspots of active whirling lights, frequently associated with auroras and magnetic disturbances, are reported by Mr G. V. Hudson. of Karori. to have developed with unusual rapidity during tho past lew days. The groups, both of the vorticose typo, were first observed by Mr Hudson on Sunday last, and were then quite small, but have since increased considerably in size. They are due to pass the' central meridian of tho sun about to-day (Friday).

A Christchurch paper says—Though the details have not been settled, some drastic changes are to he made in the police staffing at Ashburton. It is public property that an exhaustive inquiry was held recently concerning complaints made by a civilian resident of the town. Several of the police in Ashburton are concerned in the transfers, and an announcement will probably he made shortly.

The annual military examinations are being held at the Stale School, Greymouth. under the supervision of Major I). M. Robertson and Lieutenant A. .1. Moore. The following candidates are sitting for captaincies:— Lieutenants 0. W. Fitzgerald (Gladstone), C. Bleach and E. 1!. Ferguson (Hokitika). For second lieutenancies! the first to bo appointed to a commission) -Sergeants Kerr and Levy (Westport), Dennison (Greymouth), and Corporal Clark--on (Greymouth).

A. pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hokitika, the Rev. J. W. Hayward officiating when Edna, youngest daughter ot Air and Airs D. Clark, of Koitcrnngi, was united to Mr a sinus Williamson, ol Kokatahi. The. bride was given away by her father. She wore a handsome white taffeta dress trimmed with lace, a wreath and veil and carried a pretty bouquet. Slio was attended by Albs Higgins as bridesmaid who wore pink taffeta. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Carl Jensen as best man. After the ceremony tho guests were entertained at Preston's tea rooms where a pleasant (ouple of hours was spoilt. The happy couple leil hv the evening train for Hie north on their honeymoon carrying the good wishes of many friends for + lieir future happiness.

A lady’s toilette is incomplete without good hosiery: Wo stock dependable lines only in all the wanted shades: Artificial silk “One Step” 3s (id, “ New City ” 4s lid. Bond’s “S.vlk Arto” (is lid. Bonds’ Du-’O Sylks 8s Jld. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stunner apples. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., Wharf Street. Hokitika.—-Advt.

Children like Wade’s Worm Figs Safe and certain remedy for worms No had after-effects. —Advt.