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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1927, Page 2

“Gold Star” a hose of quality for women at a very reasonable price of 7s lid. Ask to see these at W. IT. StopTorth’s.—Advt.

A schoolgirl named Audrey Gilmour, daughter of Air and Airs 11. Gilmour, Ward street, Cobilen, suffered a broken arm on Sunday through a fall from a bicycle. She was taken to the Grey Hospital for treatment.

Two young lions, a male and a female, have reached Auckland li'onl .Melbourne by the Kartigi. They were purchased in South Africa lor the Auckland City Council and should form attractive additions to the wild life at the Zoo.

An appeal has been lodged by the Sun Newspapers, Ltd., against their conviction under tho Gaining Act i connection with their (.‘IOOO competition. Appeals will he lodged by the police against the verdict ol the .Magistrate in connection with the euchrecases nenrd recently.

At a meeting of the directors oi the Rcefton Electric Light Company, the offer of the Inangaliua County Council, of £50(10 for the purchase of the company’s' plant, was considered and it was referred to the chairman of dilectors to frame a reply, the directors generally considering the offer unsatistorv.

The Rev. H. W. Monagalian, M.A:, Vicar of lfawera.in the Diocese ol Wellington. lias been appointed as Vicar ol Tininru in succession to Archdeacon Julios, states the “ Church News.” iM r .Monaghan received his ordination in Christchurch, being assistant curate at St. Luke’s in 15)12-13. He then went to the Wellington Diocese and was appointed Vicar of Hawera in 15)23.

There are about 250 subsen I vers to the Hokitika Telephone Exchange now, and to secure the continuous service, some 170 names are required. At least about 80 of these must he the proprietors of business connections, and about 90 must lie residential subscribers. The petition for the change over is now being signed. The alteration will give a continuous service at all hours of the day ami night, Sundays included, and will be a great boon to all the subscribers of both town and country connections. It is hoped to have the list completed shortly so n.s to effect the change before the holidavs when the local Exchange is curtailed so much just at a time when the telephone is specially useful.

If you do you rown upholstering von will lie pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings. oOin. wide, at 5s (id per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.-—Addison’s. —Advt.

Marcella Satin Bed Quilts, single and double-bed sizes, prices 19s lid to 55s for super quality and size at McKay’s. —Advt.

Call to-day at Addison’s and inspect new hall squares, carpet squares, runners, lino squares and hearth rugs. These are showing in all the newest designs and colourings.—Advt.

If you do your own upholstering you will be pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, oOin. wide, at 5s fid per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt.

Just opened direct from the best manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs from 8s 9d. 12s fid to 42 fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There’s no sticky mess when yo polish with liquid “ Tan-01. TJnsur passed for furniture, floors, linoleums and all leather goods. Easy to apply Economical. All grocers.—Advt. Men! Don’t miss the bus—Get measured for your holiday suit right now. The ’Xmas rush is now on. The tailors soon will be saying: We cannot take any more orders for delivery before ’Xmas.—Get measured at McKay’s, immediately. You can take delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, W eld Street, Hokitisa. —Advt.

Building allotments at Knnieri Lake are offered for sale in tliis issue.

Mr Geo. Johns, optician, has arrived and may be seen at Keller’s Hotel for the next two days.

W". H. Stopforth lias just landed a consignment of women’s Ivayser “slipper heel” silk hose in all the new shades.—Advt.

The substantial amount of 2.24 inches of rain was recorded for the twentyfour hours ended 9 o’clock this mnrn-

Hcmember your friends abroad by sending them a copy of a Xmas Number, a splendid selection this year. Copies available at King’s, Stationer.

The Rev. B. Hutson, who was in charge of the Presbyterian Church in Hokitika a couple of years ago is at present paying a visit to Hokitika tor a few days.

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

His Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch will visit the district this week. On Friday next (Armistice Pay) Bishop AVest-Watson will preach at All Saints Church at the public service at 7.1 b o’clock in the evening. All Returned Soldiers have been invited to il service. Shareholders of the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. are reminded of the extraordinary general meeting to be held at the Company’s office, Stafford Street, at .5 o’clock to-morrow afternoon, to deal with motions enlarging the stope of the articles of association of the Company.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will be held at St, Mary’s Club this evening when the following useful prizes will be offered for competition:—First, pair double blankets; second, sofa, square; third, dozen pillo slips; fourth, mustard, popper and salt in case. Commences at 8 o’clock sharp. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The new railway time-table which comes into force early in December, makes some alterations to the local time-table. The outward morning train from Hokitika will leave at 8.40 (present time 8.45) and the inward morning train will arrive at 9.21. instead of 9.25. The afternoon train will leave at 4.50 p.m. (instead of 4.35 p.m.) and arrive back at 0.30 p.m. instead of 0.15 p.m. On Saturdays the evening train will leave at 5.50 p.m., instead of 5.35 p.m.

There was a great run ol whitebait yesterday morning in the river, but the heavy rain that set in brought down a big flood and this caused a stoppage of operations. II the weather had held up there would probably have been a record catch. As it was some 150 tins of fish were landed, while 100 tins wore caught in the Aralmra river. Last night, following on the heavy rain, there was a heavy flood in the river, and this interrupted fishing operations. To-day the river is dirty, but the flood is going down rapidly.

Mrs M. 1 lallidav, who has been conducting a public maternity home in Hampden Street for the past thirteen years, has recently disposed ol the business to Nurses Grant and fowler of the North Island, who have now taken charge. During Airs Hnllida.v’s management there were nearly one thousand births, and the mortality record was a very low percentage indeed. All's Holliday, who has now retired, has well earned a respite, and takes with her a reputation which is all to her credit.

AYliat. should prove an attractive event is the amateur boxing tournament announced to take ptice lomonow evening in the Town Hail. The local Boy Scouts have been in training for some time prior to meeting a team of tho Greymouth Scouts, and some promising boxers have been brought to light. ’! he local meeting is being arranged as a preliminary in order to accustom them to ring conditions, and an interesting evening is promised to patrons. Particular appear in our advertising columns. The starting hour is 8 o’clock in older that the boys may attend their singing practice.

“We Inivo only six or seven years supply ol' white pine timber left in this district,” Mr I l ’. W. Peddle, of Motuhora, stated at Gisborne last week. "We cannot grow more, lor this type of pine takes some hundreds of years to reach millahle maturity. The local trade absorbs over 750,000 super feet a year. The butter factories need 250,000 super feet for boxes, while the freezing works use 500,000 super feet annually. In our forests we have about 7.000,000 super feet still nvailnl.le, ).itt when this is gone Gisborne consumers will have to import their supplies. This is not good tor the district, and in local interests the permit to export should be cancelled.” Mr Peddle stated also that local orders had generally improved.

A liarrytown feud between two families there found expression yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, when John Ilurke. Jr., was charged with assaulting James Bourke, by throwing a stone at him on September PC The hearing, which occupied two hours, was characterised by much contradiction and repetition. Accused, who pleaded not guilty, was defended by Mr W. P. McCarthy, and Senior-Sergeant C. E. Roach conducted the prosecution. After hearing the evidence Mr Meldrum, S.M., said:— “There is no doubt that someone is not speaking the truth. The question is to decide, so far as possible, which has given the most credible evidence. It is hard to understand why a man like Martin should come into Court and deliberately commit perjury. He has not been mixed up with the family troubles, and is only working for James Bourke for an ordinary wage. He is the one independent witness as to what actually took place, and his evidence is very clear. He actually saw accused put his hand in his pocket, take out a stone, and strike James Bourke on the back of the head.” Continuing, the S.M. said there was only one wound on Bourke and it was evidently caused by great force. Had he fallen on the road among a lot of stones, there would have been more than one mark or wound. It seemed a most extraordinary thing that accused and Cuttance should see the wound on James llourke’s head, and should not have any idea how the wound was caused. Someone had not been speaking the truth. The weight of evidence was entirely with the complainant, and accused would be convicted and fined £5. Expenses totalled £3 Bs, making a grand total of £8 Bs, one month being allowed for payment.

The Rubber Aprons now showing at Addisons make a dainty and useful gift. —Advt.

The “Three Queens” a low-priced Ladies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, in the newest shades, banana, woodland rose, French nude, coral, champagne, etc., price 4s 3d at McKays.—Advt.

Liquid “ Tan-Ol ” produces the highest gloss on floors and furniture, and the ' longest brilliant slime. Isn t sticky. Also in paste form. Grocer 9 everywhere,—Advt.