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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1928, Page 2

, Mr Sodden M..P. left for the far smith vesterdav, and will address a i political meeting at Okuru during the week. A meeting of Ihe Committee of the llokilikn \thlefie and Cycling C lub will > l.e held this < Monday evening at Keller’:, moms at S o’clock, liusmess nupori aid . Advl. A meeting of the Westland Competitions Society will lie hold on Thursday afternoon next at -1.30 o’clock when the dates for the competil ions ' next August will lie fixed definitely. You run no risk with our maile-to-measure suits. All we ask is a deposit : lid if tile suit does not lit to your * satisfaction, we make the alterations free of charge, or refund your deposit. \Y. 11. Stopforth's.— Ailvt. Offers of gifts for the gala day next Saturday should be notified to any member of the ladies’ committee when arrangements will he made to call for the gifts for the stalls. Mrs Michel, tlephcme 30; Mrs Stuart. 34; All's Pnrkhill, 165; or Mrs Conning, 168 m. will he glad to receive notifications ; and will arrange for collection accordingly. •lust landed '2OO Cases Ponriuaiiis, Cox's Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions arc to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advl. The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club have issued a very attractive programme for their forthcoming sports meeting to be held on Master Wednes day.. 'i lie programme includes running, cycling, chopping, whippet racing, field events, and children’s races, which should provide a good afternoon’s ‘iljoymeiit. The big chopping event is worth £3O and should draw a largo number of competitions from all over cho Const, the nominations for which close on Thursday, .March 22nd. Throe outbreaks of fire in less than twelve hours is a record that has caused quite a. commotion in the town. Luckily the damage done was not of as serious a nature as might have been. The outbreak at Newmans Motors Ltd. was one that might easily have attained very substantial proportions. Luckily the (ire was discovered in time to allow of the salving of the stock of motor cars, while the Brigade were able to make a good save of the building. the outside of which only shows the marks of smoke, though considerable structural damage was done. The Convent outbreak was also luckily soon in an incipient stage. Entries for the events at the gala day next Saturday on Cass Square should now lie lodged with the Hon. Secretary of the Beautifying Society, -Mr J. Niven. There are several competitions for boys and girls, as well a.s entries wanted for the balloon racing. The proceeds from the gala day will he devoted to the improvement fund for Maeandrew and Cass Squares and the Ocean Beach. There should tie wide general support forthcoming for the carnival. Donations and assistance to the respective stalls conducted by the Indies will be appreciated also. Next Friday night at the Soldiers’ Hall there will be a social dance in connection with the gala, for which special preparations are in hand. The rage of the season “ The Clara Pow Felts ” in all the latest shades, This line is very scarce and will soon be solcl out. Call early, and make your choice. Prices 8s lid and 9s lid. —Schroder and Co.—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: 4 only, art silk “Priscilla Bates” Bed Spread, Jacquard woven, fast colours, artistic designs regular prices 7os, 90s —Realisation prices 49s lid: <s9s Ud, —Adyt;

Messrs W. and H. Newman insert a notice of tlianks in this issue in connection with last night’s fire. -Make this your first suit from us.— Von will lie more than pleased.—\Y. H. •Stopl'orth’s.—Advt. .Messrs \Y. Jeft'rios and Co. notify an auction sale of furniture in the mart on Wednesday at 2..30 p.m. of a large quantity of furniture. The Railway Department notify alterations to the timetable on Saturday next in connection with a boxing contest at Grcymouth, the 9.15 p.m. to Hokitika being delayed until 10 p.m. The Elsie, on her next trip south, will take a load of plant and material to Milford Sound for the use of the contractor, Mr J. Hart, in the erection of the new hostel there. A meeting of the Kokatahi-Tvoite-rangi Sports Club will be held in the Public Hall. Lower Kokatahi. on Wednesday ’evening, March 14th. at eight o’clock. All interested are invited to attend.—Advt. What promises to lie a real treat for musical enthusiasts is the Grand National Entertainment- on Thursday evening next. Everything possible has been done to make the event a success so come along and hear a concert of brilliant talent. The funeral of the late Mrs Fred. Kggeling, of Gladstone, took place to Hokitika Cemetery yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number ol Iriends. The Rev. Canon Hamilton conducted the services at All Saints Church and the graveside. The following members have been selected to represent the Southern Association against the Northern Association on 18th, on Mental Hospital grounds.:—.!. Webster, E. Morris. 11. Wells. E .Rooney, W. Fleming (Kanieri), S. Ogilvie, J. O’Connor. .1. Griffith (Rimu), C. J. King (Hokitika). S. Grcathatch. S. Whitehead (Riiutapu). Emcrg.: R. Wells (Rimu), A. Donaldson (Ross), .T. Turner (Hokitika). Play commences at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Any member unable to play please notify the Secretary without delay. Advice has been received that the Revd. Nelson Wright, of Rt. .Tamos Church, RiecniTon, will succeed the Revd. J. Perkins n>s vicar of All Saints’ Church. Hokitika. Owing to illness Mr Perkins is to retire at the end of next month, and according to all accounts the parish will be fortunate in securing Air Wright as his successor. The Revd. Nelson Wright, who is a son of Archdeacon Wright; and a native of Nelson, has held positions at Ashburton and St John’s, Christchurch prior to taking Riccarton where ho has been successful in carrying out the rebuilding of the Church at a- cost of £7.f100. Mr Wright, who is married, is oxpocftd to take up his abode here in May next. Prior to accepting the parish, the Revd. Nelson Wright, with his wife recently visited Hokitika so they will not come here as strangers altogether. Paterson's have opened up a large variety of delightfully new bungalow aprons at a very Imv cost, prices ranging from Is lid. See our window display.—Advt. Instructed bv tbo Public Trustee, as executor in tbo estate of A\ illiant McTf’av, deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs W. McKay and Ron offer £10.090 worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Realisation Sale, now proceeding. S locks must he sold.— Advt.