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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1927, Page 2

Mr W. M. Cotterell, of Tcmtika offers for sale or exchange 150 acres freehold and 50 acres leasehold. Particulars appear in this issue.

A grand ball is announced to be held in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi on "Wednesday Nov. IGth. in aid of the Lower Kokatalii School prize fund. .Music will be provided by the Black Hand Orchestra.

At last evening’s meeting of the Hibernian Society it was resolved to bold a summer flower slioyv to be held about the first yvoek in February. A committee yvas appointed and the proceeds are to be devoted to the St. Mary’s Church completion fund.

When tuning lit with an Atwater Kent Radio Set last evening, Mr Gifford picked up Station CNRV in Vancouver, British Columbia, Music yvas being relayed from tbe Strand Theatre, and was heard by several listeners with good audibility. Tbe stationed signed off, saying it yvas then 1.15 a.m. The local agents for the Atwater Kent radio set are Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford of Revell Street.

King Boris of Bulgaria has Ro.ytU rights over the biggest rose garden ill the world. It is about forty miles long and ten broad. The peasants of nearly 200 villages cultivate it. Their womenfolk get up before dawn to strip it. M lien a gcntlo breeze blows they say that its scent penetrates far beyond the Thracian plain in which it is situated. It is this garden which yields the world-famous attar of roses, that luscious perfume which, in olden times, Persian Shahs commanded should he used exclusively in their harems. This, even to-day in India, is offered to wedding guests on a little twisted cotton at the end of a short stick. Attar of roses lias long been the costliest perfume on the market. During the war it ran up to £lO per ounce, and at present is about 00s. The Bulgarian rose grower who does his own distilling does not get anything like such prices. Eighteen shillings an ounce is nearer his recompense.

Choose a shirt that is smart and stays smart. Shirts made from twill, tobralco, luvisca and fugi silk. You’ 11 get comfort and colors that won’t budge and surprising long service. Inspection invited at Addison’s.—Advt.

Nothing ldoks 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.

Hokitika Jazz Club is opening its summer season of dances on Monday night (Labor Day) Oct. 24th. when the Club’s band of instruments will provide the latest music, a supply of which has just been received from Sydney.— Advt.

There was a decided change in the weather yesterday ’afternoon, heavy rain setting :in and continuing through the night, as can be gathered as 2.12 inches fell for the 24 hours up to 9 o’clock this morning. There is a considerable run in the river to-dav.

Tlie White Shield hockey tourney was contested at Victoria Park, Greymouth, yesterday afternoon. The weather was unsettled, but on the whole, conditions were ideal. There was a fair attendance of spectators. The final round was won by the ylawlie ra A. team, which defeated Reefton after a very even eonest, by'one goal to nil.

Next Thursday evening the Soldiers’ Hall will he occupied bv the Railway ball, which is being organised this year as a benefit for the wireless fund. .A committee of ladies is co-operating with the supper arrangements, and with the general arrangements which will be completed On attractive lines, patrons will find a very jolly evening provided for their pleasure.

The- death took place this morning at 7.30 o’clock at her residence, Albert Street, Greymouth, of Mrs Johnson, w,if© of Mr Robert Johnson. The deceased was a native of Tasmania and 83 years of age. She came to Hokitika with her husband in the early sixties, and resided in Sale Street for a good many years, removing to Greymouth about 40 years ago, where they have resided ever since. Nearly five weeks ago deceased suffered a paralytic stroke, and she failed to rally from the seizure, gradually fading away. She leaves a husband and family of four daughters (Mrs H.’ oranis of Featherston, Mrs Kehoe of Wellington, Mrs A. F. Benjamin of Hokitika anil Mrs 3. Smith of Gisborne) and four sons (William of Greymouth, Matthew of Gisborne, Albert of Feathehston and Alfred of Auckland) besides a number of grand children and great grand children. Very general sympathy will be extended to tiro bereaved in their loss. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning-.

A trip through the back country roads in any part of the Hawke’s Bay province will prove an eye-opener to many observant people with regard to the number of wireless aerials that may now he seen in the vicinity of country .homesteads, says the Napier “Daily Telegraph.” A pressman on a recent visit to the Public Works Department settlement at Waiokau was surprised to find numbers of sets in lull working order bringing music and entertainment to the gangers after their day's work. Sir Philip Gibbs, in an article, recently expressed the opinion that wireless would do much to combat the town drift in the countries where it was introduced, as the want of some form of amusement after the day’s work is done is the main trouble in the life of the Average fahnor Or farm hand. The desire to instal wireless at the Hokitika Mental Hospital is therolore quite natural and subscriptions for the purpose are now being received at the County Office.

'I lie Willowbridge district is well known all over New Zealand for its very prolific potato crops, and by appearances it looks as if it is likely to become noted for its marvellous cauliflowers (writes a Waimate torrespnodent). ’.Mr A. Lange, of Willowbridge l , who a few years ago came to the district iYoili Christebtifeh. lias been very successful iii bis cauliflower grooving: Cauliflowers almost as big its trees are to be Sbeit oil ilis place, ail'd a c-oupib of average size cauliflowers grown by him are on view in Queen Street, Waimate. One cauliflower, practically stripped of its leaves, weighs 201 b, and another weighs Kijlb. Both are very fine samples, .Mr Lange states that the Willowbridge land that-he owns is second to none in New Zealand for cauli-flower-growing, and out of a shin 11 patch alongside tlie Willowbridge liOiul lie lias already taken off £SOO worth* and there are plenty left still to cut. A ready market for these very fine vegetables is found ill Christchurch, AsbburtOn and the West Coast, and large quantities are railed away each week. Intensive cultivation is wliat is preached to-day, and Mr Lange is certainly carrying this out with great success.

According to Captain Kr. Tisehendorf, of the Norwegian tanker Lincoln Ellsworth, now visiting Lytteitoli, ivllt> has visited Russia about twenty-four times within the past two years, Russia is in a pretty bad way. Not a penny lias been spent on the upkeep of the towns that he has visited since the Revolution of 191”, in fact the shot marks from bullets are still visible on the street walls. There are a large number of beggars in the streets, a thing one would not expect in a land of Socialists, and the whole populuce is very badly and shabbily dressetb There appears to be a cCl'taiil poftloii of the people that is being bullied by another section, and it is a question how long they will stand it. Aft is hacked up strongly by the Government; and entertainment is free. There does not appear to be any starvation. Whatever the Government is doing with tlie money it is not spending it oh the upkeep of the roads and town services j generally. Since of late, licenses are being granted to private individuals to| open up shops and business places under very heavy taxes, it would appear that things are gradually reverting to the old system. The customs and other officials are now much more lenient to foreign shipping, except to British shipping, witlT which they deal very strictly since the Russian Legation troubles in London.

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

Whitebait netting hindo to satliple 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 6d; extra heavy weight natural at 2s 6d, 40in. crepe-de-ehene in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, special price 4s lid. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, allover and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to 5s 6d yd.—Advt. Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Fse liquid “Tan-01” and obtain hard, dry, surface that cannot smear. All grocers.—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.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify that a sale of vegetables will be held at the Mart to-morrow (Friday, Oct. 21) at 3 p.m. The above company will also hold a spring sale at Wataroa on Wednesday, Oct. 26th, and a clearing sale at Ilarihari on Thursday, Oct. 27.

With last evening’s paper the programme of the Convent Pupils Concert, to be held in the Princess Theatre this evening, was distributed. The general public have had an opportunity of studying for themselves the various items set down and the opinions formed are that it is going to he one of the best concerts held for some time. The programme is, indeed, one of unusual brillancy, eacli performer doing tho part to perfection. In musical circles, this concert is going to be the event of the season. So patrons come along and listen to a musical treat and when the curtain falls on tlie last item you will vote it to be the best entertainment held for a long time.

The filial night of the Retunled Soldiers’ euchre tournament will be next Friday, Oct. 21st., wlien a special eight prizes will be for competition. Tlie winners of the aggregate will also be announced and the prizes presented. The following are the prizes for the night’s piny:—First, travelling rug; second, large copper jerdinere; third, cut-class biscuit barrel; fourth, bag of flour; fifth, lady’s umbrella; sixth, tin assorted biscuits; seventh, three tins assorted fruit; eighth, bordered supper cloth. Play will commence at S o’clock sharp, and patrons are requested to he seated early. Supper provided, Admission 2s.—-Advt.