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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1928, Page 2

The “Guardian” will not be pub lished to-morrow. Good Friday.

Something now for evening frocks— Tinsel Gauze in coral, apple-green, foxglove and gold. Addison’s.—Advt.

The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Easter Sunday. April SLI i., will lie as follows:—• Ivokatalii, 1(1 a.m. ; Hokitika, 7 a.m., 8.30 a.m.. 10 a.m.. 7 p.m.

The Hokitika Beautifying Society desire to acknowledge donations from Messrs Park and Murdoch. H. .Jones and T.' W. Bruce of £1 Is Od each. Further donations will be gratefully received. It is hoped shortly to be able to procure a motor hand mower to cope with the cutting of the grass.

The death of Mr .Joseph Homy Williams. of Blackball, who bad lieen ailing for some time, took place at his residence oil Tuesday. The late Mr Williams was a native of Motherwell, Scotland, and was 3“ years of age. He leaves a widow and one son to mourn their bereavement. HeMmd been about three years in the Dominion.

Owing to the fact that very little support has been given to the Easter open tournament by members of the Grey Club, and other West Coast clubs, the committee of the Gieymouth Golf Club has decided to abandon the tournament, and to substitute therefor an informal programme of matches to be played on Saturday next.

There will lie several visiting trainers for the Hokitika race, meeting on Thursday next. The Canterbury contingent will include Messrs Pearson, Wonnnld, McLellnn, Christinas, Adamson, Longley, Nurse, Payne and Bench, all of whom have horses engaged at the meeting. The fields should be good throughout the day. The hurdle race is expected to he an interesting event. Both trotting races have filled exceptionally well. The meeting sliotiikl draw considerable patrontigo. The Municipal Band will lie in attendance at the meeting.

Fur necklets-—quite a lot, finest quality. Prices reasonable. At McKay’s, Drapers,—Advt. What a lot of coats to choose from! Yes ;—we have ust opened up 100‘ new coats, ox llotorua, from London. Call and see them.—McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

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.

We offer exceptional value in Ivaiapoi Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 29 inch at 2s 6d per yard; 40 inch at 4s 6d; pure Merino Flannels at 3s 6d; exclusive dress lengths ill 54 inch at 12s 6d.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

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

The offices of all solicitors practising in Hokitika will close for the Easter vacation at 5 p.m. to-day and will not re-open until .Monday, the 16th inst.— Advt.

The Kanieri Cricket Club’s ball takes place in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Easter Monday night. Good music and supper provided. Admission: Gentlemen "is (id ; ladies Is or a pinto. —Advt.

The adjourned meeting of the Araliurn Football Club will bo held at Arahura on Sunday. April Bth at 3 p.m. A full attendance of members is requested. .J. Stafford, Secretary. —Advt.

Stephens Pros, fire damaged sale is still in progress at the mercery shop next to the Club Hotel. To enable the entire clearance of all the goods salvaged* special reductions are being made for the next few days. Call and inspect the prices. They will ensure a speedy clearance. —Advt.

On Good Friday services will he held in All Saints Church at the following hours:—ll a.m. Ante-Communion; 2.33 p.m. Children’s Service; 7 p.m. “.The Story of the Cross.” On Easter Sunday Church of England services will be conducted in the outlying districts as follows Rimu, £>.3o a.m.; Kanieri, 11 a.m.; Kokatahi, 10.15 a.m ; and Koiterangi at 11.30 p.m. ; Arahura, at 3 p.m. Evensong.

The Hokitika Lawn Tennis Club will close the match playing season on Saturday next when a Combined Handicap tournament will be played. The finals'for the Junior Girls’ Handicap Singles for Mr Partridge’s trophy, Miss Helen Stavelcv, scr. v. Miss Jean Dowell, 10. and for the Ladies’ Handicap Singles for Mr YaralPs trophy, Miss Lewis, scr., v. Miss Irwin 15, will also be played off. The final for Dr Baird's trophy for the Men’s Handicap Singles. Mr Partridge owe 10, v. Mr Christianson 5, will be played off during next week. A general invitation is extended to visaing players and visitors to be present on Saturday afternoon.

An inquest on the death of Patrick Joseph Casey, a Grey County Council employee, who met his death on Monday morning last, through a collision between the County Council lorry, driven by George Carlyle, and a horse and cart, the property of E. Ashton, driven by Robert Frankpitt was held yesterday. The collision occurred on the Paroa side of the South Beach railway crossing. The lorry was going in the direction of Paroa, and the cart was being driven in the direction of Greymouth. After hearing considerable evidence the jury, after a, retirement of 40 minutes, returned the following verdict: —That derased. Patrick Casey, met his death through shock following ■on an injury to the brain, caused by a fracture of the base of the l-kull. through having fallen from the County Council’s lorrv on Anril 2nd. 1923, following a collision with a cart at the South Beach railway crossing. We are further of the opinion that the eollison. under the circunista nces. was accidental. Also that the following ’rider be brought to the notice of the authorities <oncerncd : Thai the visibility at this crossing be improved, and that until such is carried out. slow notices be erected.

Addison’s arc showing men’s smart holiday wear, overcoats, suits, shirts, scarves, sox and ties (all new stock).— Advt.

You can get value in hosiery at Addison’s. Cashmere, .silk and silk and wool, in all wanted shades.—Advt.

Paterson’s have just opened fresh stocks of ladies’ coloured cashmere and silk and wool hose, also frocks for the blaster. —Advt.

Addison’s new silks have arrived Georgette, crepe de i hene. taffeta and a special line of black Duchess silk, .‘Min. fis vd. crepe do elieno Js fid yd. Ask to sec them.—-Advt.

For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture, polish with liquid “TanOl.” Won’t smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily applied.—Advt.

The most economical door and furniture polish is “ Tan-OI.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that lasts a long time. Does not smear. All grocers.—Advt