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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1927, Page 2

Sir George Clifford, who has been a patient at Lewisham, Christchurch, for some weeks, has returned to his home.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Cricket club will' he held in Keller’s Sample Rooms on Thursday, September 29th at 7.30 p.m.

The Hamilton Sunshine League, during last month produced a pleasing Extravanganza, the proceeds of which were devoted towards the purchase of a radio receiving set for the local hospital.

Mr W. T. Slee, who has filled tiie position of secretary of the Westport Trotting Club since its formation, has resigned. Mr F. Clark, at one time accountant of the National Bank Reelton, has been elected to replace him.

Owing to the dismissal of a trucker tbe Roa mine was idle on Tuesday. Tim management agreed to reinstate the dismissed employee in another section of the mine, and work was resumed on Wednesday.

Fishermen are reminded that licenses for the season which opens next Satardy are now obtainable. The fees chargeable are mentioned in an advertisement by the Westland Acclimatisation Society published in this issue. The fishing season extends from October Ist. to April 30tli. next. Mr T. E. Y. Seddon has asked the Commissioner of State Forests whether, in view of expert opionion given in the State Forest report regarding the liberation of opossums, lie wii'l confer with bis colleague, the Acting-Minister of Internal Affairs, relative to the liberation of approved breeds of opossums in the hack country of Westland.

One effect of the new customs tariff will almost certainly he an inerbase in the price of radio sets, after present stocks are exhausted. Under the new tariff wireless broadcasting receiving sets mounted in cabinets will be subject to a duty of 10 per cent if British and 30 per cent if foreign. British sets not mounted in cabinets will be admitted free; foreign sets must pay 20 per cent.

Items of Interest —Daylight Saving Bill passed and Latest Parisian Ties just opened at Addison’s. See windows.—Advt.

Finger-prints cannot be left on “Tan--01” polished furniture. Unsurpassed for floors, furniture and leather goods. Easy to apply. All grocers.—Advt. The selection of a spring outfit made easier by a visit to Schroder’s, where you can inspect the latest in made-up goods and the daintiest materials for making in floral and bordered voiles, silks, crepe-de-chines.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The annual concert and ball in aid of 'the funds of Kanieri State School will take place on 'Wednesday, Nov. 2nd.

To-night ! To-night! At St. Mary's Club, Long-Night Dance. Come along and have a good time. Patrons well catered for. Good music, floor and supper.—Advt.

Owing to the inclement weather tho final shoot of the Hokitika Gun Club did not take place yesterday. The shoot will taken place next Sunday, Oct. 2nd.

The District High School Jingby team which played the Westport Technical School a match on Saturday at Westport, was victorious by 8 points to nil'. It is understood the basketball teams which visited Roefton were not so successful.

On Saturday afternoon, Mr and Mrs Tlios. Ferny, Cobden, celebrated their golden wedding, having been married in Nelson, on September 24, 1877. Miami Mrs Fcary have been tho recipients of many congratulatory letters and telegrams.

The friends of Mr and Mrs Win. Wilson, of Cobden, will regret sincerely to learn of the death of their eleven-year-old son, Colin John, which occurred at Grey Hospital on Saturday afternoon. This is the third member of the family to be taken within the past year.

Tlie weather experienced for the week end was of the very stormiest and unpleasant. A heavy south-westerly gale blew with force. There was heavy rain and occasional hail showers and the atmosphere was very cold on Sunday, the wind being very bitter. During the early hours of Sunday there was a severe thunderstorm.

“ One of tho secrets of governing native races is to get at the mind of the native himself. 1 have a suspicion that we have not got at the mind of the Samoan, or we would not have the present trouble.”—Sir Apirann Ngata, in the course of his lecture at Christchurch.

Nows was received on Saturday of the death of Mrs Mcllvenev. wife of Detective Mcllvenev, of Auckland, eldest sister of Mr H. Jones and brothers of Hokitika and Kokatahi district. The deceased was ail invalid for some months past and suffered severely. Her demise was not unexpected, but will be regretted generally, herself and family ln»iiic so well known throughout the district.

There is considerable speculation in the lobbies of Parliament as to the result of tlie Ragi'an election next Thursday. The concensus of opinion is that tlie contest will resolve itself into one between Mr H. Waring, the Official Reform candidate, and Mr Lee Martin. It is suggested that Mr Waring can lose 2000 of the votes which were given to the Hon. Mr Bollard in 1020. and win, provided that the lost votes are distributed over the other four candidates. If they go to Mr Lee Martin, however, the result is considered to bo a sure victory for the Labour Party, as the recognised Labour vote in the electorate is round about 1500.

Special values now offering in white and coloured towels. Good towels made from tested cotton. Prices Is lid. 2s lid to 3s lid at McKay’s.—Advt*

No cough or cold can live with “ Nazol.” A sure, safe and speedy method of routing the most stubborn cough. Powerful, penernting, and .soothing. GO doses Is (Id.—Advt.

New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, allover and striped patterns, just opened ui) at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s fid to 5s Gd yd.—Advt.

The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at McKay’s.—Advt. Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaiter is now on sale at McKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt. Evening Frocks and evening dress flowers: Beautiful selection now on view at McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt.