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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1928, Page 2

Fur necklets—-quite a lot. finest quality. Prices reasonable. At McKay’s, Drapers.—Advt.

The privileges for publicans’ booths and sweet stall at the Hokitika races will he sold by public auction at noon on Tuesday at the Princess Theatre.

During the last few days there has been a rush for motor drivers’ licenses. The year expires to-day, and all drivers should he careful to sec that their licenses are renewed betimes. The Traffic Inspector will he calling on drivers next week to see that their licenses are renewed for the new term which extends to Mav, I!):*!).

What a lot of coats to choose from! Yes;—we have ust opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua. l from London. Call and see them.—McKay's, the Leading Diapers.—Advt.

Nominations for all events at the Easter meeting of the Westland Racing Club close at 9 o’clock on Monday night. The programme includes two well endowed trotting events. The Committee meets the same night to finalise arrangements for the race meeting. As the date of the race meeting has been altered to suit Canterbury visitors, increased patronage from that quarter is expected, thus ensuring a more successful gathering from every point of view.

Some excellent photographs of South Westland scenery were secured on the occasion of a late visit of Mr IT. C. l’eart. of Wellington. One outstanding picture is a view taken at Weheka. with Lake Matheson in the foreground, Fox Glacier in the intermediate distance and the Southern Alps (with Cook and Tasman prominent) in the background. The effect of the picture is heightened by the perfect reflection of the forest and mountains in the placid waters of the lake. It is indeed a unique picture and a fine advertising medium of the special beauty of South Westland. Mr Peart lias secured several new views of the mountains from the seaeoast at Gillespies and Cooks. Just opened up: A lot of new hosiery, good quality lines in silk, silk and wool and all wool ; prices 3s lid to 14s lid. —McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advt. Arriving early next week complete range of Stetson, Borsalino and Battersbv Felt Hats. We have the latest shapes and shades,—W, H. Stop forth s. —Advt.

Entries for the Arahura fat stock sale on .Monday appear in this issue.

Our new lints have arrived. Call and see the great display at .McKay’s. —Advr.

Acceptances for all events for the ivumara races on Master Monday close on Monday evening, April 2nd.

Addisons for value in school wear, hoys Union shirts, jerseys and golf hose.—Advt.

Messrs AV. Jeffries and to direct special attention to their auction sale at Ross on Tuesday next of the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr M. Rower.

Particulars of the daily train services to and from the East Coast during the Easter Holidays and of alterations to the Greyiiiouth-Hokilika-Eoss train services front sth. to 11th. April are advertised in this issue.

Fire Salvage Sale for one week at Stephens Bros. Mercery Shop next Club Hotel. Bargain prices to clear of stock saved, including men’s mercery, shirts, overcoats. 50 suits all qualities and different sizes, tobacco, cigarettes, pipes and n lot of sundries. All real bargains to ensure an immediate clearing out.—Advt.

Competitors are reminded that all nominations for the chopping, running, and cycling events at the Hokitika Sports to ho Hold on Easter Wednesday, April 11 t.H. close on Saturday, March 31st.—Advt.

Just opened lip: New Evening Frocks, now Evening Fringed Wraps, Evening Flowers, also new silks for evening dresses at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

No licenses for motor-cars having the: steering wheel on the left-hand side will he issued in New Zealand, if they are not registered on or before March 31. If the present cars of this description are not registered by then, they will not he permitted on the streets. The left-hand drive is considered to involve clanger, in that hand signalling at corners cannot he carried out effectively.

" Under the new regulations a trafficinspector must carry proof of his identity,” said .Air G. AV. Hutchison, secretary of the Auckland Automobile Association, in a lecture to motorists. “If you are asked for your license theproper procedure is to ask the traffi'inspector for his own,’’ lie continued. “ Rerliaps lie has not got it ; then you call it. (ilty-filty. and go and have a drink with him.”

The serious position of the Greymoulh liar caused lie the unprecedented spoil of dry weather on the AA’est Coast was emphasised yesterday when at a special mooting ol the l Groymouth liarhour Board, Mr AV. Cunningham. Manager of the local branch of the Union Steam Ship Coy., who was present by invitation, announced that his Company had decided to withdraw its steamers from this run owing to the dangerous nature of the bar.

A tragedy ciccurrecl at Blaketown late last night, the victim being Duncan Lament Hill, a miner, employed in the Slate Colleries. Deceased, who return to his home shortly alter 10 p.m., as far as can lie ascertained, sustained a fall in his bedroom, striking his head, and injuring his eye. He was found later by his relatives to he dead. The actual cause of death is yet uncertain. An inquest will he held after the post-mortem. Deceased, who ciime to the Dominion a couple ol years ago, leaves a wife and family ol eight children.

Dozens of carrot tops lying on the ground and the remainder of the root nibbled level with the earth in a piuldook in trout of Mr W. B. Grant's house at A’ogoltown, New Plymouth, recently caused him to wonder as to t„ o identity of the marauder. Because of the method employed lie believed it was an opossum and he set and atiehore<| a heavy rabbit trap to catch it. At 1 a.m. he heard a squeal, but next: morning the trap, chain, and stick had disappeared. A day land a half later, over a quarter of a mile away, a dog caught an enormous hare labour_ing along with its hind leg securely fastened in the trap.

The latest cut “Sincerity” Suit is superior to any other ready-to-wear sint made in New Zealand to-day.—AA e have just opened up a range ol thirty for Easter trade. Call early at \\ . 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Mr Seddou Ml’, on lii.s return from South 'Westland, made representations to the Government. in regard to the special needs of Oleum in resjxwt to harbor matters 'File questions touched on were the deepening of the channel, a boat for the harbormaster, and steel rods for flagging the entrance. The Prime Minister has now replied as foilws: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd. inst.. bringing under notice several requests affecting the Murine .Department which were placed lie lore you when you were recently in Okuru, South Westland. I note the particulars of the matters concerning which you have written, and am forwarding your communication for the information and consideration of the Eight lion. Sir Francis Bell, who is at present acting for the Minister of Marine. I have no doubt you will hear from my colleague at an early dale.”

New cardigans, sleevoles vests, jumpers, jerseys, children’s woollen suits, and other new woollies now on show at -McKays, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

The following letter has been received by Air T. E. V. Seddon, member for Westland, from the lion. Minister ol Justice, Wellington: “Referring to the representations made by Mr Mcßride at the deputation introduced by you to my colleague, the Hon. Mr Hawken, at Matainui, on the !)th February last, regarding the need for a Courthouse at that place. 1 have to inform you that the Magistrate's Court and Warden’s Court at Okarito was recently closed, the Magistrate's Court being removed to Matainui and the Warden's Court to Hokitika. The Magistrate’s Court at .Matainui is held in the AA’atnroa Town Hall. The work is very small indeed and does not justify the building of a Courthouse. The work at Okarito for the past three years averages only 4 civil and 11 criminal cases per annum. The records at the old Courthouse at Okarito are being removed to Hokitika for safe keeping, and there will therefore bo no records at Okarito for the Constable to look to.”

Fifty new ready-to-wear suits for men. Newest styles, prices right. Get your Easter suit at -McKay’s, the Leading Mercers and Clothiers, Hokitika. - Advt.

Men! Our first shipment of winter overcoats have just arrived. Navy Naps from AOs and a large assortment of the latest shades at \Y. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

We offer exceptional value in Kr.iapoi Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 20 inch at 2s fid per yard; 40 inch at 4s fid; pure Merino Flannels at 3s fid ; exclusive dress lengths in 54 inch at 12s fid.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. The most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tan-01.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that lasts a long time. Does not smear. All grocers.—Advt.

A shipment of smart felt hats just opened at Addison’s.—Advt.

For Oily Canvas Riding Coats, But terfly Capes, Boys’ Oilskin Coats, etc. see our large and varied stock.—AA r . H Stop! ortli’s.—Advt.

Boys’ and Youths’ Navy Prince Over coats, prices 31s (id to -17 s (id.—AV. H Stopforth’s.—Advt.

In connection with the school sports held on Wednesday last Mr D. J. Evans has intimated his intention to donate a Navy League map of the British Empire to he held by the wrnniug group for one year.

New season’s wools showing at Addisons:—Shetland Floss in pink, coral, blue, lielio and sea green. Netnesia and Patous rose fingering in all wanted shades.—Advt.

Paterson’s have opened up a large variety of delightfully new bungalow aprons at a very low cost, prices ranging from Is lid. See our window display.—Advt.

A number of ladies and gent’s Arrow Cycles, all built from genuine B.S.A. fittings, every part stamped and fully guaranteed for five years to clear at greatly reduced prices. Old bicycles taken as part payment for new ones. Bring in your old bicycle and get a new one at T. Brown and Co’s. Revell Street, Hokitika.—Advt. Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-eases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2).—Advt.