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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1927, Page 2

The annual mooting of the Westland Competitions Society is fixed to be held next Tuesday night.

The committee which lias in hand the provision' of the wireless for the Mental Hospital will meet next Tuesday night at 7 o’clock to receive the report in respect to collections etc. The amount being received so far is considered satisfactory, and an earnest of the cordial interest of the public in the matter.

The Auckland Council of Christian Congregations passed a resolution strongly protesting against the proposal to start tin hare racing in Auckland, as there was no intrinsic merit to justify the creation of largo vested interests, and increased gambling facilities.

At Reefton on Saturday Inangabua successfully defended the Dittman Shield against the Greymouth representatives, the scores being 9 points to 6. A week earlier Inangabua defeated Westland and they can now claim to be tlio premier team on the Coast. For Inangabua tries were scored by Adams, Patterson and Panekliurst, whilst two tries were scored for Greymouth by M. Jamieson.

Captain Sydney \ incont Trask, who hold a commission in the New Zealand Staff Corps since 1901, died at Palmerston North on Sunday. He had had a long military career. He was adjutant in the Nelson and Otago districts from 1901 to 1907, staff officer to Chief of General Staff, 1907-11, assistant adjutant general, 1911, command paymaster, Wellington district, 1916, and New Zealand Army Pay department, 1917 to date.

Saturday last was tlio anniversary of the landing of Captain Cook at Poverty Bay on his first visit to New Zealand, and a function took place at tlio foot of tlie Cook Memorial on Ivaiti Beach. In connexion with this function, the honorary corresponding secretary of tlio Royal Colonial Institute lias received from the chairman of the London executive the following message: “Outlie anniversary of Captain Cook’s landing in New Zealand, the Royal Colonial Institute joins in thankful remembrance of the great forerunner of tlie British Empire in Southern Seas.”

Speaking in the course of a reply to a citizens’ presentation at Greymouth last week Senior Sergeant McCarthy said, as to the scenery of the West Coast, he prided himself that he had seen more of its wonders than perhaps any native-born Coaster. He remembered escaping the vigilance of the Department once, and wandering down to the “ thriving ” town of Okarito. There he had visited the famous lox and Franz Josef Glaciers, and hearing of a track leading to the Five Mile flic afterwards wondered how it came to be dignified by the name of track: from where a view could be obtained of the sun rising on Mount Cook he had proceeded thence. He had stayed up all night to catch a glimpse of the sunrise, and had been rewarded with the spectacle of the sun rising on Mount Cook, and also the famous Minarets, and he could safely say that the all-night vigil was recompensed fully by the sight.

New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, allover and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is Jldj 2s % to 5s ea yd.—Advt.

The West-land Hospital Board inserts a notice of thanks to all who assisted in making a success of tl>e hospital balls at Hokitika and Kokatahi.

For Sewing Week—See Addison’s range of cotton fuji in all dainty shades, also all shades in colored fuji with laces to match.—Acivt.

A meeting of all members of tho Excelsior Football Club will be held this (Tuesday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp in Keller’s sample rooms.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify that their Arahura store cattle sale announced for the 19tli has been altered to Tuesday, 18th October, at 11 a.m., one day earlier than previously announced. The death of Mr John M’Guire took place at Wanganui on Sunday. Deceased was 73 years of age, and was well-known in Grcymouth and Moana, having spent 20 years at the saw mills on the Otria line. Ho leaves a widow, one son and nine daughters, all grown up. Tho usual weekly euchre tournament will be held in St. Mary’s Club tonight, when the following useful prizes will be offered for competition;—lst, 6yds of runner and two slip mats; 2nd, honeycomb quilt, 3rd hearth. rug; 4th twisted grass mat. Commencing at 8 o’clock. Supper provided.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. draw attention to their auction sale to-morrdw afternoon at 2.30 o’clock on the premises of Mr W. Livick, Hampden Street, who has been transferred to Wellington, of the whole of his valuable furniture and effects of a wellappointed home. The dinkiest house frocks, overalls, and children’s rompers are made from colored tobralcos and zampa cloth with new galoon trimmings. With such trim and tasteful patterns the most everyday garments arc made chic and attractive. Inspection invited. Addison’s.—Advt.

Tho death took place last evening somewhat suddenly of Miss Eunice E. Olson, a recent arrival from Invercargill, where her parents reside. The deceased had been ordered away from the South owing to chest troubles and had been residing here with relatives. She was out motoring on Sunday but had' a sudden attack yesterday and passed away in the evening.

Further particulars of the fatal accident in Blackball mine show cau Tennant, 40 years of age, an underviewer in the Blackball Coal Coy s mine, left bis home early on Sunday morning to make bis inspection, and when be failed to return by 2 p.m. a search party was instituted by the mine official's, and lie was found in No. 2 level of the mine, underneath a fall of stone. Alter receiving medical attention at Dr Hay’s surgery, he was brought to his home, where, at about 7 p.m., lie cpllapsed and died. Deceased leaves a widow' and two young children to mourn his loss. Mr Tennant was one of the most popular of the mine’s officials, and his untimely death will be regretted by all who were ever associated with him.

The funeral of the late Miss Eileen Ward, of Arahura, took place ibis morning, and was very largely attended’ by friends from far and near. The funeral moved from the residence of her parents, Arahura Hoad, at 8 o’clock for St. Mary’s Clmrcli, where Requiem ill ass was celebrated by Ilev. Father McKay assisted Rev. lather Finerty and Dr Kennedy. The funeral moved off from the church at 10 (/clock there being a very large assemblage present to pay a tribute to the deceased. The 'school children cf St. Mary’s attended in force, and besides a large' number on foot there were over thirty motor ears in the procession. At the cemetery the service was conducted by Rev. 1' ather McKay, assisted by Rev. Father Finerty and Dr Kennedy. A large number of wreaths and floral tributes were placed on the grave from sorrowing friends.

Nothing 1 doles smarter than the fashionable jumper as now worn. We have the very latest styles in sleeveless and waistcoat shape in striped' and plain fuji silks and extra heavy quality in striped spun silk, at prices from 10s Gd, 18s 6d, 25s 6d to 37s Gd. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There’s always somebody coughing. It may he you next. Take “ Nazol.” Goes to the root of the trouble and gives prompt relief. Heady for use, GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

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. Cable advice from London states that after 20th. September, 1927 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes will have to be advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best values.—Advt.

The most floor and furniture polish is “Tan-01.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that losts for a long time'. Does not smear. All grocers. —Advt.

ype offer exceptional value in “Fuji Silks” 30in. wide in all the wanted colours, the shades arc saxo, lemon, powder blue, pink, sky and lavender at 2s Gd ; extra heavy weight natural at 2s Gd, 40in. crepe-de-chene in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, .special price 4s lid. Schroder and Co. Advt.

Ladies’ Dainty Frocks in Voile and Repp; Jumpers and Sleveless Cardigans; also Girls’ Voile Frocks at Addison’s.—Advt.

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