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Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1927, Page 2

The “ Guardian ” will not be published on .Monday (Labour Day).

Have you seen Paterson s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. If not a pleasure in store awaits you.— Advt.

A reminder is given ol the Kanieri Tennis Club Hall in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Monday night. A capital evening is assured patrons. The Mack Hand Orchestra, which is supplying the music, have just received the very latest in syncopated jazz music from their headquarters in Italia.

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.

Prospecting by the Itiinu Gold Dredging Company at Teremakau is being suspended for the time being, and the boring plant will be taken shortly to Otago, where a proposition at Xokumai will he tested for dredging values.

Mrs Carr, wife of the representative of the American company, is rather seriously ill, and it was proposed to move her to Christchurch on Thursday fur attention by specialists, but in view of the heavy rain the journey was postponed till to-day.

“The timber mills on the NN est Coast will all be going full time next season, ” declared Mr A. West at Wednesday evening’s meeting ol the executive of the Canterbury ManufacturersAssociation. “ A boom season is expected on the Coast. That is the effect of the tariff.”

The officers and members of the local Masonic Lodges are attending divine service in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening, when the Pev. («. Knowles-Sinith who is a corresponding member of the Research Lodge Coronator. London, will speak on the Symbolism of the Masonic Temple.

Arrangements for the Girl Guido liazaar on Wednesday, Nov. 22m1., are now well in baud and a very succosslul function is anticipated, ill's Baker is presenting a short musical programme in the evening and this promises to be of a very high standard, indeed. A small charge of (>d admission is to be made for the evening session.

Word was received this morning that the Dorothy Falls, Lake Kanieri, are a magnificent sight after the three days’ continuous ram. In order to give people and opportunity of seeing the falls an excursions lias been arranged. The launch “ Dorothy ’ ’will leave the landing, Lake Kanieri, at 10.20 a.in. and 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday) and Monday also. For further particulars see advertisement in this issue.

The nresent benefits 01, wireless are considerable. It is clear ttiat the- future benefits are going to be a growing quantity, so that the vogue of wireless will grow. It is now possible to reach out and pick up far distant stations, thus giving a great variety in entertainment. On that- account the use <'f wireless for public hospitals is becoming very general, and it is not surprising the local effort in that direction is meeting with good financial support. Subscriptions towards wireless for the Hokitika Mental Hospital may now be forwarded to the Westland County Office.

Mr .). I''. Downey, Inspector of Mines, tv:is injured on Tuesday while inspecting the mining areas on the north hank of the drey River, between Atarau and Aliaura. Owing to the rough country lie had to journey on horseback and was on the return journey when a thunderstorm came on. While he was mounting his horse a sudden peal of thunder startled the animal and it reared upwards and iell backwards, with Mr Downey underneath. lie sustained severe injury to the left shoulder, his arm ligaments being lacerated. In addition, he is badly bruised and it will be some time before he will he able to take up his duties.”

Last evening St. Paul’s Bible Class entertained the members of the Dramatic Society at high tea, and later there was a full dress rehearsal of the three comedies which are to be presented at the Princess Theatre on Thursday week. The plays are:—“The Will,” “ The Dear Departed,” and

“ Powder and Patches.” The caste is a long one, and flic plays afford scope for much character acting. The players introduced will bring forward many new faces for a local audience, and there is sure to be much curiosity as to the performers. The last-named play is a dressy one, and Airs Knowles,Smith is mistress of the wardrobe. A large amount of preparation has been gone to, and patrons will find a programme of variety and interest presented for their entertainment. Associated with the Society is a capable orchestra under the leadership of Air Ooodfellow, and the musical section will be very bright. The whole entertainment should prove very attractiv and a bumper house is certain.

Step along to Tennent’s to-day for your new hand-hag. A largo and varied assortment and the prices are right.—J. Tennent, Revell Street. — Advt.

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

AYe 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 Gd; extra heavy weight natural at 2s Gd, 40in. crcpe-dc-ohene 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 AlcKny’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to os Gd yd.—Advt.

Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Use liquid “ Tan-01 ” and obtain hard, dry, surface that cannot smear. All grocers.—Advt. Nothing looks smarter than the fashionable jumper as now worn. AVb 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 Gd to 37s 6d. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

In our advertising columns to-day tho National Mortgage and Agency Company notify the entries for tlieir spring sale at Wataroa.

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.

Tile Very Tlcv. Dean Begnault, formerly parish priest of St. Mary’s Christchurch, and provincial of the Marist Order, is at present dangerously ill at Wellington.

M. Houston and Co. advertise particulars of their auction sale at Harihari on Tuesday, Oct. 23t1i., at t p.m. and their Spring Sale at Wataroa on Wednesday, Oct. 26th., at 10.30 a.in.

The funeral of the late Amos Henry Pugh, which took place at Kumarn yesterday was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. The services at St. Patrick’s Church and at the graveside were conducted by Bov. Father Lordan.

The heavy rain last night and this morning is causing a recurrence of yesterday’s flood. At mid-day the Hokitika river, was very high, the water backing up to low places in some of the streets. So far only minor damage has been reported. A crossing at Waitaha lagoon lias been washed out.

The Minister of Education has advised Mr Soddon, ALP.. that the Canterbury Education Board considers the removal of the La Fontaine closed school to Evans Creek would not be economical. In the circumstances, Hon. Wright has approved a small grant for the erection of a school building, which will be satisfactory to those concerned.

Mr J. McNair, Ditrict Bailway Engineer, states that the groyne system had not been a success in protecting the Midland line. During floods in the Healey river they frequently collapsed through undermining, and the current had at times carried away rocks up to two tons in weight tipped into it. Parallel facings of big rocks were now favoured for protecting the track.

As the result of the resignation of Mr J. Lythgoe, the Grey Power Board has appointed Air S. AN . J. Trotter as engineer, the appointment to be renewed at the expiry of three months, Air A. J. Al’Dowall, secretary, has been appointed chief executive officer. After a discussion regarding the need for additional consumers, the Works Committee was requested to prepare a report for the next meeting.

in the House Air fieddou (Westland) asked the Commissioner of State Forests, whether, in view of the export opinion given in the State Forest report regarding the liberation of opossums, be « ill confer with bis colleague, the Acting Minister ol Internal Affairs, relative- to the liberation of approved breeds of opossums in the back country in Westland. The Hon Mr Hawken (Commissioner of State I* orests) replied. The liberation of approved breeds of opossums in remote country districts will receive further consideration, ami I will confer with the Acting Minister of Internal Affairs on the matter.

Despite adverse weather conditions the Greymouth Trotting Club’s Ball, hold at tho new grandstand last evening. was exceedingly well patronised, approximately 430 people being present. Tho spacious tea-room used f;r the dancing was festooned with various coloured streamers, which almost completely covered the ceiling, while the supports and walls were adorned with fern leaves and other greenery. A similar decorative scheme was carried out in the room set aside for supper, while the lounge was also attractively arranged. About 173 couples graced the floor for dancing, music suitable to the occasion being supplied by Everybody’s Orchestra. The duties of Af.C. were capably performed by Air .1. Do Freatus. The ball was kept in full swing until about 3 a.m.

The seasonal euchre tournament conducted by the Returned Soldiers’ Association in aid of the hall funds, concluded last evening, there being a very fair attendance despite the extremely wet night. Tlic prize winners on the evening’s play were:—Airs Boyce, Air Hughes, Airs Kilcullcn, Air Schroder, Air Hamilton, Jr., Airs Roberts, Airs Fitzgerald, Air Hamilton Senr. The runners-up were Alessrs Peake and Thompson. The result of the aggregate for the season was:—Ladies: Airs Fitzgerald, 307; Airs Sumner, 291; Airs Ingram, 271; Airs Kerr, 260; Airs Roberts, 2G3; Airs Rutland, 202. Gents: Air AlcDougall, 278; Mr Paterson, 2(59; Air Hamilton, 2(55; Air Roberts, 2-1(5; Al,r Alcl’ntyre, 234. The prizes were presented by the President who thanked the public for their patronage and all who bad assisted in the success of the euchres, which would be resumed as usual next season.

The flood conditions created by the continuous heavy rain were relieved yesterday by a change in the weather says this morning’s Argus. Intermittent showers fell throughout the day, and in the earlier part of the evening began to fall steadily. Later, however, the wind veered round and the heavy rain clouds disappeared. By ten o’clock the Grey River had receded practically to its normal course, much to the relief of Greymouth residents, most of whom were apprehensive concerning the threatenj ing condition of the river during the | past two days. The flood waters receded to a considerable extent at the Coal Creek Flat, and on the Omolo sido of the river, hut up to a late hour large areas were still inundated. Victoria Park was practically covered with water up to a late hour last night and the streets in the vicinity of the gates were badly water logged. On the other side of the lagoon the Hood waters covered Preston Road for a considerable distance, and Reid St. was also flooded, residents being obliged to use the footbridge as the only means of access to the town. Sawyer’s Creek continued to run high until late in the evening hut then allowed signs of receding. At the time of going to press, the storm waters were everywhere receding and the climatic conditions wore more favourable. 'I he slip on tho railway line at Rotomanu was repaired expeditiously and traffic on the line yesterday was practically normal.

Choose a shirt that is smart and stays smart. Shirts made from twill, tobraleo, luvisca and fugi silk. You’ll get comfort and colors that won't budge and surprising long service. Inspection invited at Addison’s.—Advt. Bears’ is a delicous smoke—Bd. per oz., also in handy packets, loz. 9., 2oz. Is. Gd.—Advt.