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Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1928, Page 2

A meeting of the committee of lire Westland Racing Cluh will l:e held at 8.2,0 o’clock on ATonday night to receive the Treasurer’s report in connection with the recent race meeting. Particulars of the train arrangements. etc. in connection with the Roofton races on 18th. April, are advertised in this issue. A special train will leave Greymouth for Reelton at 9.if) a.ill. This train stops only at Brunner. Stillwater. Xgahere. and Tkaniatua for passengers. An American visitor to AVcllington. who is closely connected with several big electrical firms in the I’nitcd States remarked that what struck him very forcibly in the Dominion was the state of chaos reigning in the electrical business. In the States, he said, all electrical equipment, ranges and what not was stndardised. but to liiin iff seemed as if New Zealand was the dumping ground of unstandardised goods from all parts of the world. The remit would inevitably lend to a disparagement of electrical contrivances with loss lsoth to business firms and the users. As forecasters of the weatther. bees

never make mistakes. They know what the weather for the day will be without consulting the direction of the wind or markings of the barometer. If there is going to Ive rain they will not go to work, no matter how much the sun may shine in the morning, and if the weather is going to be fair, the thickest clouds do not keep them at home. If on a summer morning bees are going out and coming in as usual, one can conclude the day will he fine. If they are loitering about at their hives as if they intended taking a day’s holiday, they know there is going to he rain. Sometimes they will bo seen rushing homeward as if in a hurry, but none will be noticed living away to the fields. When this happens a storm is threatening.

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

Entries for the fat stock sale at Aralnirn on Monday appeal'’ in this issue. Our new hats have arrived. Call and see the great display at McKay’s. —A dvt. Acceptances lor the Keefton Jockey L lull's meeting on Wednesday next close on -Monday next at 9 p.m. Keelton telegraph office closes at 8 p.m. Atr P. C. Thomas. scJi-e export, representing W. and T. Avery Ltd. of Wellington, notifies any requirements will receive attention in the next few days.

The whereabouts of the ketch Elsie is causing some anxiety. The vessel left Okuru live days ago with lot) sheep on hoard. So far no news has been received.

’I here was no improvement in the weather yesterday which was wet aiid stormy and at night a northerly gale raged. This morning the londitions are better, hut there is the prospect of more rain during the day.

The Kokatahi-Koitcrangi Snorts Cluh arc holding a Spurts Ball in the Public Hall, Kokafahi next Wednesday evening. April! 18th. Efficient preparations are being made to assure the success of the event.

A peculiar circumstance was noticed alter a motor-car accident on the Tango hoe Hill, Auckland. The car, which was under water, had its lights switched on, and at night dozens of eels were observed swimming round it, attracted hv the rays from the red tail light.

The funeral of the late Mrs I). 11 eve Idt took place to Hokitika cemetery yesterday forenoon and was attended liv a number of friends. The Rev. Canon Hamilton conducted the services at All Saints’ Church and the graveside.

In order to assist the Missionary work of the Methodist Church, twenty members of the St. Paul’s Dramatic Club will present a Costume Tableaux of missionary work amongst various nations, Sacred Solos. Negro Spirituals and Native Hymns in Fijian. Solomon Island and African dialects will intersperse recital of missionary history.

The 1928 All Blacks left yesterday for South Africa to repay the visit of the Springboks to New Zealand in 1921. On that tour it will he remembered. three test matches were played. one being won by New Zealand, one won by the South Alricams, and the third drawn, so that honours were

Nominations for the Hokitika School Committee close on Monday evening with the (Tiairman of the Committee, the election taking place at the meeting of householders the following week. It is reported that at least one member of the old Committee is not seeking re-election.

The New Zealand Meat Producers' Board advise-, that the following prices are being offered for fat .stock for export at 11 Hi. April. 1928. Canterbury (prices delivered at works) prime woolly lambs. .‘Pills, and under KUd ; .’’7ll). and under 1211). 9|d ; -l.'tlli. and over 9',d ; seiond quality lambs o.ld.

‘*Tt- is sometimes said that ministers’ sons are bad 'eggs’ and that: they will turn out to be no good.” remarked tbc Hev. I!, luglis amidst laughter at the last meeting of the Wellington Presbytery. That was not the position, he added, -o far as Mr Justice .Macgregor, the late Mr Justice Ba!inond, and Mr Justice Smith were concerned. They were sons of ministers and had won high (list ini t ion.

We regret In record the death of an old ami esteemed resident of Boss in the person of .Mrs Sarah Ann Gardiner, which took place lasi night there. Ihe diseased lias a native of Wales and 87 years of age. of which 7)7 years had been spent in New Zealand, most ol it on the M cst Coast. Deceased was a widow and leaves a family of three daughters (Mrs Stewart, of Kuniara. Mrs Steel, of Creymouth. and Mrs Tims. Coyle, of Hokitika) and two sons (Archibald at North Hrumier. and Harold of Ross). The funeral takes place to Hokitika Cemetery to-morrow afternoon. Last Monday night during an ii val at the Kanieri Cricket Club’s Ball in the Public Hall, a presentation was made consisting of the handsome silver Kieller •Cup. the Southern Division competition trophy for 1928. which lias been won by the Kanieri Cricket Cluh. The presentation was made by Mr C. J • King, on behalf of the donor (Mr \\ . (L Keller). Ihe iin was then handed to the vice-eaptain (Mr W. Owens) in the absence of the captain. Hie team being congratulated on their meritorious win. due to their steady combination. The vice-captain returned thanks and hoped that the younger members next year would carry on and endeavour to retain [lie cup which has to he competed for annually.

•Arrangements are in hand for a military parade on A mute Day in connection with the united memorial service in the Princess Theatre that afternoon. The parade will fall in about I ..'in o’clock and march to the service, which commences at 2 o’clock. After the service the parade will move to the South African memorial, then t*> the School •Memorial, and finally to the Cenotaph on Cass Square. The usual salute and the sounding of life “ Last Post.” will he given at each memorial. At the close of the parade the Returned Soldiers will move to the cemetery to lay wreaths on graves of war comrades. The public are invited to join in this visit as a special mark of respect to the fallen. Poppies will he on sale as usual for An/.ac Day throughout the district, and the public will he invited to wear a poppy for remembrance.

Just opened up: A lot of new hosiery, good quality lines in silk, silk and wool and all wool ; prices ,'is lid to 1-1 s lid. —.McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advl. AVo offer exceptional value in Kniapoi Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 29 inch at 2a (id per yard ; 10 inch at Is (id ; pure Alerino Flannels at .‘is (id ; exclusive dress lengths in 51 inch at 12s (id. Schroder and Co. —Advt. Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Use liquid “ Tnn-01 ” and obtain a hard. dry. surface that will not smear. All grocers.—Advt. Wcods* Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson A(jehel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. Fifty now ready-to-wear suits for men. Newest styles, prices right. Get your Easter suit at McKay’s, the Leading Mercers and Clothiers, Hokitika.— Advt. Insist on Sharland’s Table Vinegar—brewed from pure cane -sugar. No trace of mineral acid. Finest for pickling. Obtainable in bulk or bottle—Advt. New cardigans, sleeveles vests, jumpers, jerseys, children’s woollen suits, and other new woollies now on show at McKays, the Loading Drapers.—Advt.

What- a lot of coats to choose from ! Yes;—we have ust opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua, from London. Call and see them.—AfcKay’s, the Leading Drapers,—'Atlvt,