Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1928, Page 2

A notice appears in tliis issue to Iho m effect that donations lor the Lollie .-’tall in con licet ion with the Gala Day on Saturday, may be 101 l with ATrs I’rquhart. National Dank. A Grand Leap A r oar liall will bo held in the Public Hall. Lower Kokatabi on Wednesday. March 28th. Proceeds in aid of Kokatahi Sports Club. Alusic by Kokatahi Orchestra.—Advt. At the Soldiers' Hall to-morrow night from 8 to 12 o’clock there will he a social dance in aid of tin' funds of the Beautifying Society. Ross’s Orchestra will supply the music, and the ladies’ committee will serve the supper. All the necessary arrangements will be made for a very enjoyable evening. Doing St. Patrick's F.vc there should b ( . a jovial spirit abroad. Admission is fixed at 2s fid. “Take the Otira Tunnel.’’ said Prolessor li. K. Murphy, of Victoria Colege, in a lecture on “ The Public Finance of New Zealand.” “What did that cost? iso me say it cost V 5,000,000, but no one knows the actual cost—no one in this wide world or in the waters under the earth—l won’t say anything about Heaven! It is costing C-JOO.O'i!) per annum in interest. Is all the traffic that passes through it worth that? Is the whole blessed West Coast worth that?” As a result of the protest of the New Zealand Law Society, it is state 1 that the Government valuation on all properties concerning which instruments by way of mortgage or conveyance are registered, demanded by regulations recently gazetted under the Census and Statistics Act, is to b > waived by the Government. The New Zealand Law Society is still in conference with Cabinet on the general question of the details which the regulations demand concerning till such instruments, and it is possible that as following these conferences the whole of the regulations which aroused great objection among the profession, will be shelved. A remarkable swim which took place in Kawhia Harbour recently is vouched for by the Dev. C. J. H. King, vicar of Kawhia. Mr 11. Auhin, a resident of Kawhia. was returning from Kinohaku when his motor-cycle broke down. As it was necessary for him to lie home by a certain time he decided to swim the harbour. Tying his coat about his neck, he entered the water. This distance is between six and seven miles. Part way across he landed on a sandbank and astonished some Maoris w’ were picking pipis. Moki. a Maori who has lived in the district for about sixty years, says that he had never heard of anyone, Alaori or pakelia. swimming across the harbour before, -or Auhin re-entered the harbour and continued bis swim, reaching Kawhia in about two hours and a-lialf. Just landed 200 eases Pearmains. Vox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert ipples. Also cooking varieties and 100 lalf-cnses tomatoes. The growers initmetions are to sell at the lowest narket prices.—Paterson Afichel and i'o. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. The rage of the season “ The Clara low Felts ” in all the latest shades, ’his line is very scarce and will soon e sold out. Call early, and make our choice. Prices 8s lid and 9s lid. -Schroder and Co.—Advt. AlcKay’s Realisation Sale prices: only, art silk ‘‘Priscilla Bates” P>ed pread, Jacquard woven, fast colours, rtistic designs regular prices 7as, 90s -Realisation prices 49s lid, £9s lid. -Advt,

The Hokitika Beautifying Society desire to acknowledge receipt of £l Is from Dr Teirhebnaiin. At Chrischtirch .yesterday tlie retail price of butter advanced one penny per pound. 'the Hokitika Fire Brigade gratefully acknowledge a donation of £2 2s from the Bank of New Zealand. To-morrow (Friday; Nurse Spring of the Blanket Society will visit Hokitika. Messages requiring her attention should lie left with Mrs George Berry (Hall Street) as early as possible. In iho alternoon the nurse will he in attendance at St .Andrew’s Hall from 2..'til in •1.30. -Members and friends of the I’lmiket Society are asked to note that the financial year ends oil March .‘list, and the Committee are anxious that all subscriptions should he paid in as soon as possible. The honorary treasurer (.Mrs George Berry) will therefore he pleased to receive donations. Beerless Pictures will screen at Kokatalii on Friday night an exceptionally good Master Picture entitled “The Wise Virgin’’ starring Patsy Bath .Miller and Matt Monro. The supports include, Bathe Gazette, Pntlie Pictorial. Topical Budget and 3rd. episode of the “Pace Makers.”—Advt. The Grand National Concert—the best ol its kind to he held lie re for many years—-is to take place at the Princess Theatre this evening. For this entertainment elaborate preparations have been made and all that is required is a crowded audience to hour the recital. You will he highly delighted with the programme for on it appears some of the host cf talent procurable. so all you lovers of good music come along to the Theatre this evening where you will he rewarded by a very fine display of musical talent. The Ii.K.A. Bicycle Company has selected as its sole representative for the town and district otcliokitika. Mr I. Brown, the well-known cycle dealer o| IJevell Street. Mr Blarney, managing director ol the 11.5. A. I oiiipanv who this week vi-bted here, advised -Mr Brown of the appointment, staling that his excellent business methods entitle him to the agency for this district lor 11. motor cycles. B.S.A. bicycles, sled guns, rifles, anil all 11.5. A. requirements.--- Advt. Paterson's have opined up it large variety of delightfully new bungalow aprons at a very low cost, prices ranging from Is lid. See our window display.—Advt. Instructed by the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of William AlcVay. deceased, to realise inimedialely on stocks, Messrs \V. McKay and Son offer £IO.OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Realisation Sale, now f roceeding. Stocks must he sold. Advt.