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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1927, Page 2

Next Monday is Labour Day, a statutory holiday. The “Guardian” v. if not lie published on that day.

A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will b? held <n Friday next at 2.30 p.m.

St. Mary's Club euchre tournament will be continued this (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock. The following prizes will bo given :—lst, bag of (lour, bag of sugar, and Gibs of tea ; 2nd, a, ham ; 3rd. Gibs butter; 4th, 3 tins mixed fruit and half a dozen jellies. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The sacred concert by the Hokitika Municipal Band will bo rendered on Sunday evening week, October 30th. Miss Gillooly will be the soloist, and the Presbyterian Choir will render two numbers, supplementary to the Band programme. A collection will be taken up for the fund for the wireless at the Mental Hospital.

On Thursday evening a concert of very high talent will be given by the pupils of the Convent School. The items sot down should prove very interesting and enjoyable. One item especially is sure to evoke much interest and amusement and that is the Boys Band. This talented combination, is worth hearing, so patrons come along and see and hear for yourselves.

The Totnra Flat Public Hall was destroyed by fire early on Thursday morning. The hall had been used f:r a euchre tournament, and when left appeared to he all safe. The building, which was owned bv Mr Hiram Barnes, was insured in tbe Yorkshire Office for £2OO.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co., Ltd., advise dated London 14tli:—Danish butter 192 s to 196 s (last week 194 s to 1965); Hew Zealand, unsalted, 184 s to 188 s (186 s to 190 s), salted, 174 s to 178 s (178 s to 182 s). Market slow. Cheese, white and coloured, 103 sto 103 s (104 s to 106 s). Market quiet. Canadian cheese, white and coloured 104 s to 105 s (104 s to 106 s).

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, charged with wounding Klaus Robert Xordberg with a shotgun at To Kinga on October 8, Xeils Mortensen appeared on remand before Mr AY. Meldrum, S.M. Accused. who is over 70 years of age. walked with the aid of two sticks. Senior-Sergeant Roach, in asking for a further remand of three months stated that Xordberg, although out of danger, would not be fit to appear in Court for three or four months. In three months’ time it was hoped to fix a definite date for the hearing of the charge. Mr J. AA r . Hannan, who appeared for accused, said he had no objection to the proposed remand. He understood, however, that the condition previously imposed that accused remain at Greymoutli, was no longer necessary. iSenior-Sergeant Roach agreed, and the S.M. remanded accused until the first sitting of the Court in January next. Bail was renewed in self of £IOO, and two sureties of £IOO each.

Xothing Idoks 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 6d, 18s 6d, 25s 6d to 37s 6d. Schroder and Co.—:Advt,

Summer weight cardigans with collars in dainty colorings; also 4 only O.S. navy repp frocks, nicely trimmed. Call to-day at Addison’s.—Advt.

Coal, timber, produce and general merchandise railed through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended October loth, was 8588 tons.

Mr C. Gibbons will render (lute solos at the Dunedin. Broadcasting Station tonight, his first number being at 8.10 o’clock.

The annual meeting of the Westland Competitions Society takes place at the County Chambers at 7.30 o'clock to-night. All interested in the work of the Society are invited very cordially to attend.

Choose a shirt that is smart and stays smart. Shirts made from twill, tobralco, luvi.sca and fugi silk. You'll get comfort and colors that won't budge and surprising long service. Inspection invited at Addison’s.—Advt.

An unusual accident occurred in Charles Street, Kainpoi, on Saturday afternoon when Mr Albert Cliinncry, < f Marshland, who was cycling along the road, collided with the rear of a stationary car. Mr Chinnory’s head penetrated the hack glass panel of the ear, and he received severe cuts on the face and right hand, each of which necessitated several stitches.

Mr ,J. AY. Boynton, S.M. at Auckland, who is at present On leave from the Department of Justice for health, reasons, is still confined to his home for medical treatment. Recently Air Boynton’s condition showed some improvement, hut it is still necessary that lie should have complete rest from his duties until the period for which he was granted leave expires.

The Timnru Alain School Committee has received an offer from ail anonymous giver of a hook prize to the dullest hoy who makes the most progress during the year, says au exchange “That is something like the one we received last" year,” said one of the members. “Tt was for the boy who gained the highest marks amongst those who did not obtain a proficiency certificate.”

All roads will load to the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next where the Excelsior Football Club’s Annual Ball takes place. Everything is complete to ensure an enjoyable time being spent l>v all. The Sub-Union have been invited to present the trophies won this season on Wednesday night. Firstclass music and efficient M.C. Admission will he: Double ticket ss, single 3s, extra lady 2s Od.—Advt.

At the annual meeting of the Westland Competitions Society to-night, the shield won hv All Saints’ Church Choir in the Choir Competition, will be presented to the representative of the Choir. The shield is a very handsome one, and should provoke much healthy competition among district Choirs in future years. The shield has boon on view at Brocklchursts for the past two or three (lavs.

The hooking plan is now open at ATiss Afclntosh’s for the St. Baul’s Amateur Dramatic Show and quite a number have already taken advantage of the opportunity at a small charge to secure their seats. The keen interest being manifested is abundant proof that such a Club lias been greatly needed and the enthusiasm shown by tlie members in rehearsal assures a

pleasing and unique evening’s plea sure.

A serious accident bofel a hoy named Jack Robertson, son of Air A. S. Robertson, Balmorston St., Greymouth, while he was cycling on Sunday evening in Winnie .Street, adjacent to an open drain overgrown with grass. Tn moving to the edge to let another cyclist past, his machine went into the drain, the rider being thrown over the drain and striking the ground face foremost. He .sustained a slight skull fracture and painful facial injuries, having to be taken to the Hospital, where lie is making favourable progress though his injury is serious.

After a long illness, one of tlie bestknown Canterbury manufacturers, Mr AA r . ,T. .Tonkin, died at the Christchurch Hospital -on Saturday mornin}?. at the ago of fifty-eight, years. The late Air Jenkin was very well known in the City, and for many years had been actively engaged in advancing the welfare of the secondary industries in the province and tho Dominion generally. For several years ho was president of the Industrial Association, forerunner of tho Canterbury Manufacturers’ Association. Mr Jenkin was born in Greymouth, and educated in Christchurch. For many years lie was connected with the Canterbury Wireworking Company, of which he was manager. He was a member of the Canterbury Progress League.

Liquid “ Tan-01 ” produces the highest gloss on floors and furniture, and the longest brilliant sbine. Isn’t sticky. Also in paste form. Grocers everywhere.—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.

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.

We offer exceptional value in “Fuji Silks” 30in. wide in all the wanted colours, the shades are saxe, lemon, powder blue, pink, sky and lavender at 2s (kl ; extra heavy weight natural at 2s Gd, 405 n. crepe-de-clione in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, special price 4s lid. Schroder and Co.— Advt.