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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1928, Page 2

Newmans Motors will have ears running to the Reelton Races to-morrow morning it sudieient inducement offers. I hey will leave at 7 o’clock.

A motor-car belonging to Toohev's -Motors Ltd. was totally destroyed by lire last evening on the Kokatahi road near Whiley's mill, due to the fusing of portion of the lighting gear.

The Anglican Church al Kumara in which the first service was iclclnaled on Easter day. 1878. wifi buhl a special commemorative service on Sunday week to mark the fifty years of its existence.

The road extension round Lake Kanieri towards Dorothy waterfall is Icing continued, a further C7>!> being appropriated for the work, which is open to unemployed who require to apply to the Public Works Office. (Jivymoutli. for places.

Bov. H. de Lambert, of Fairlie, will succeed Bov. H. Kelson Wright as vicar of St. .James’s, Biecartor.. and will assume his charge early in .June. The present vicar will leave early in May for Hokitika and will take the place ol Bev. . Perkins, who retires Bom the vicarage here at the end i f the present month.

.Nothing more descriptive of genuine hospitality isiulil he found in the language. than the Scottish bald's description of a Highland welcome. You’ll be equally welcome at the big .sports' ball at TCorkatahi to-morrow night, the 1 Stli. in-t. The licst ever. - Advt.

Further reports of flood damage in South \J’estlaml indicate that both approaches to 'future bridge, near Waiho. have been breached by the river. The southern approach received the most damage, a branch of the stream forging through the break. All the open crossings are very rough—Slatey Creek particularly so. Some of the material tor the bridge to be erected at this crossing is now on the site. Genera! regret is felt that the members of the -Bain Highways Hoard were not in the south for the week-end—as was intended originally— to witness personally the devastation and the need for more bridges to ensure regular transport j over all open crossings. The members of the Board are to tour the southern district next Sunday, returning from Wailin on Monday.

Just opened up: A lot of new hosiery, good quality lines in silk, silk and wool and all wool: prices 3s lid to 11s lid. —McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advt.

We offer exceptional value in Kaiapni Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 29 inch at 2s 6d per yard; -10 inch at Is 6d; pure Merino Flannels at 3s 6d; exclusive dress lengths in 54 inch at 12s Gd.—Schroder and Co, —Advt.

Newmans .Motors Ltd. cars will leave for Kokatahi sports to-morrow at noon.

1 lie usual Lire Brigade practice takes place to-night at 8 o’clock.

A meeting of the Westland Electric Power Board will lie held at the County Chambers at noon to-morrow.

Further donations to the Hokitika Beautifying Society are acknowledged Dr Baird and Mr Wild £1 Is each. Our new hats have arrived. Call and see the great display at McKay’s. —Advt. The annual meeting of the Hokitika Miniature Bide Club will lie held at the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday of next week. An advertisement appears in this issue for a. sawyer. Applicants to apply to .1. C. Malfroy and Co. Ltd. Three Mile. The Beellon Jockey Club meeting takes place to-morrow. Special trains have been arranged for the convenience of patrons. Don't forget the Kokatahi Sports are out for sport to-morrow. The prizes may not be large, but the fun will lie great. Don’t miss it.—Advt.

On oiif|uiry from the Hospital this this morning we were advised that Mr ('. Stoop, the victim of yesterday's tail-race accident, was progressing and was quite comfortable.

The new Cabardtne Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a fine range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—\dvt.

Apropos of the recent importation ol Canadian eggs it is of interest to note that in 10127 Canadian liens produced 2b;!.277.227 dozen eggs, to the value ol £ It!,000,000, an increase of (i.S per cent in quantity and 21 per cent in value over 102(1. The average value placed on farm eggs in 1927 was Is Id per dozen.

.Members of the Black-Hand Society are requested by the Highmaster to attend the sports meeting at Kokatahi to-morrow afternoon, also the ball in the evening, the music being supplied l>v the Kokatahi orchestra. As the Black-1 land Society possess a jazz hand the promoters of the ball will enlist their servites for the various extras, including their favourite one-step “ Hinemoa.” Country members please bring regalia.—Advt.

Additional flood damage reported from the south is the rather serious encroachment of the Wataroa river again on the main south road. On a previous occasion a deviation had to be made in th(> vicinity of Parker's Creek to avoid proximity to the river. The river has now attacked at another point, and it is considered a good deal of extra work will he necessary to hold the road, or else resort to a further deviation, avoiding the course of the river as much as possible.

The statement of the affairs of the Kimu Cold Dredging Coy. Ltd., as published in the. (lazette shows the amount of capital subscribed was C2|l{.br 2. The number of shareholders at time of registration was .Mil and now

is ,'io. .Number of men employed 02. Quantify and value of gold produced

since the last statement a year ago Il!.(l70ozs.. Loll. I!111. Total quantity produced since registration IlS.ti.'iOozs.. valued at 2kill ..'foil. Cost of carrying on operations for year C!l7.oli.'i. ’lotal expenditure since registration L“2()9,o(iti. Total amount of dividends declared If 19.fi!)S.

Pure cane sugar produces tlie best vinegar. Try Rharlnnd’s Table Vinegar and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Host for all purposes.—-Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs. Fifty new ready-to-wear suits for men. Newest styles, prices right. Get your Faster suit at McKay's, the beading Mercers and Clothiers, Hokitika.— Advt.