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Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1927, Page 2

The Grey Jockey Club's meeting opens to-morrow (Friday) and will lie continued on Saturday and Monday.

The cricket match at Grey mouth. West Coast v. Canterbury B. resulted in a win for Canterbury l y three wickets. West Coast made 159 and 155 and Canterbury 157 and 158 for 7 wickets. then hatting fo the end and making 197.

Handicaps for the Westland (Tub’s trotting meeting appear in this issue and tho acceptances close ;i(, 8 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) night. The meeting lakes place oil.the Hokitika racecourse next Tuesday, and will draw a large attendance, as many outside horses are engaged.

The Alexander Beefs return for December stale crushing had been delayed by the continued <lrv weather, 2(i ions being crushed for December for a return of 2(io/.s. I Idwts. and 81) tons sands were cyanided for the months of November and December for 52ozs. Idwts of bullion. ’Total estimated value—£2(ss.

The hopeful spirit in regard to the revival of the .sawmilling trade in the

now year appears to he growing general This is due apparently to the fact that orders for timber for export arc being received - from different sources, suggesting a general revival. It is understood most of the red pine mills are making arrangements to start up with a full team of workmen after the holidays.

At St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, on .Monday, the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. Father Holohan. of Mr .Michael Theodore .Morel, eldest son of Mr A. and the late Mrs Morel, of Teremakau Settlement, and .Miss Kmmn Pauline Dorns, of Aratika. The bride was attended by Miss Kllcn Morel, the best man being -Mr Cyril Kennedy, of Riir'u. Mr and .Mrs Morel left by the express for Christchurch. They will reside in Greymouth.

The harvest in North Canterbury will be late this season, owing to wet weather having retarded ripening. It is anticipated that few crops of oats will be cut before another fortnight, though the- warm weather is bringing them on wonderfully. The wet spell tended to make the growth rank, and on the. hen vy lands it turned some of the crops an unhealthy yellow. This fault is being remedied fast. The oat crops are well out in ear. and some are brightening just before commencing to ripen. They will not he ready for the binder for another three weeks. In other years stocks have dotted the paddocks as early as Christmas time. Wheat generally is out in (lower, and will not be ripe until probably tlie end of January.

William Bell, 18 years of age, whose parents reside at Springvale, Wanganui, had an exciting experience in the Wanganui River the other day (says an exchange). He was engaged in sledging wool to the river hank to he brought down by boat, when the horse, sledge and wool went over the hank into deep water. Bell, seeing that the horse was in danger of being drowned, dived in to release it, and accomplished the difficult task in the swift-running stream. By this time he was carried well down the river out of sight of his companion, and as lie did not appear again that evening it was presumed that he hail been drowned. The news was communicated from Raetihi to the Wanganui police, and late in the night the distressing intelligence of his supposed death by drowning was passed on to his parents. Bell was unable to make his way hack through the hush in the dark, so lie spent the night in his wet clothes, and turned up at the residence of his employer early next morning, little the worse for his experience.

Good health in children is impossib’ with worms. Wade’s Worm Figs promptly expei' the parasites. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt. Give him something he can wear. He’ll appreciate it. Shirts, pyjamas, ties, socks, braces, handkerchiefs, spoits belts make acceptable Xmas gifts. We have a full range of these goods and Addisons prices (as usual) are right.—Advt. To keep furniture shining without attention, use “Tan-01,” the wonderful liquid polish. Gives a brilliant lasting surfae. smear. All gf peers i—Advt, j

A notice of a dissolution of partnership appears in this issue.

Tiie Committee of the Westland Kilting C'lul) will meet at 5.30 o’clock to-morrow- (Friday) night to receive the financial statement in connection with the recent race meeting, and draft the programme for the autumn meeting of the Club to he held in Faster week.

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a Handicap Clay bird match at Kokatahi on Sunday next, January Ist, at 3 p.m., (weather permitting) for a miniature silver cup and special prize of l£l Is donated by Ur A. Dowell. Nine birds. Xom. ss.—Advt.

The flooding of McCullough Creek on the main south road yesterday, was responsible for delaying motor traffic. This crossing has been troublesome to motor traffic of late, and its bridging at an early date might be taken into consideration. If 1 nidged there would be a, clear run to Okarito without cars having to negotiate stream crossings.

Wandering away from its fellows, a baby elephant attached to a circus, walked along the Ashburton railway yard and took a fancy to two young ladies from the. railway refreshment rooms, who were hanging out tea-towels (relates the “ Guardian ”). Dodging round a big crane, the young ladies were pursued by this playful, but lumbering animal, and at last Were able to make a rush and scramble up otl the platform. The sport ended, the elephant walked back to the herd.

Because she was suffering pain, and was unable to sleep, Mrs Katrine Christina Fasterbrook, aged 61 years, a widow, drank methylated spirits to relieve the pain. Her son was called to her residence, 12 Shrewsbury street, Christchurch, about midnight on .Monday, and be had his mother removed to the Christchurch Hospital. Mrs Eastei brook died about 6 a.m. yesterday. She bad been in ill-health for sometime. It is uncertain whether an inquest will be held. ■Some time In the wee hours ol Christmas morning a wag erected a motor-car notice in the street opposite the Howling Club’s pavilion. Jt has the heading “ Drive slowly,” in large type and a painting in colours of the club depicts a bowling green, with pavilion in the background and a red and black blareer dressed veteran is about to deliver a bowl, with another veteran close by, and the motor inspector looking on. It is a clever skit that howlers especially will appreciate. 'l'lie notice has attracted considerable interest to passers-by during the last few days.

F. Smith’s Marimba Dance Band will be a special attraction over the New Year holidays. A public dance will he held in the Soldiers’ Hal! on New Year’s Eve, when the Band will submit a programme of all the latest dance music. In the following nights the Band will tour South Westland and pay return visits to Hokitika. On January 7th the Band will tender a benefit to the Ladies’ Hockey Club, which is now organising a touring fund with the object of visiting Christchurch next season. It was very good ol Mr Smith’s hand to tender this benefit and tin- occasion is sure to witness a bumper attendance.

Preliminary figures ol the religious professions recorded at the census of last year are given in a table published in the " Monthly Abstract of Statistics ” just issued. 'l'lie numbers of the chief religious bodies are as follow tbe increases since the previous census being given in parentheses):— Church of England, 553,992 (39,35.> ; Presbyterian, 330,598 (31,053) ; Homan Catholic, 17:1.7.32 CJ.VJ!)) ; Methodist 121.203 i3< |-J | , ; Baptist. 21959 -.2033); Brethren, 12.939 (1331); Salvation Army, 12,311 (.750); Church of Christ. 7055 (decrease 655); Congregational, 7231 (decrease 606). Attention is drawn by the Government Statistisian tc the considerable increase in the numbers of those availing themselves of the right to object to state their religious belief. Those who so objected at the last cansus numbered 62,567, and Ibis fact, states (lie Statistician, has exercised no little effect upon the movement shown in other parts ol the table.

Just opened for present wear, all wool repp coats in nav.v, ldnck and colours. These coats are correctly cut in the latest style, smartly lined, and at very reasonable prices.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Ladies new neckwear in crepe do chine and lace just in from London by parcel post ; ladies collars, vestees, scarfs, etc., 2s to 10s Gd. McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

Now linoleums 3ft, Oft, and 12ft wide. New lino squares, a big range. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt.