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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1928, Page 2

The Hovohlt family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Services will be conducted on Sunday at Boss at I I a.m. and at Waitalia at tk.'iO p.m. by Bov. G. Knowles-Smitli.

Sec our cash prices for boys’ grey and navy jerseys, pull-overs, cardigans, etc. \V. 11. StopfoiTlrs.—Advt.

I be Westland Acclimatisation Society will meet next Monday, rather earlier than usual, as some of the Executive will be out of town tin* following wool;, the ordinary time of meeting.

The recommendation of the Westland Acclimatisation Society to open the opossum season in Westland this year from I I tli Juno to lltli August, inclusive. lias been approved by the Department of Internal Affairs.

Tin* members of the Westland Electric Bower Board have been invited by Westland Bower Ltd. to pay a visit of inspection to the Duffer generating station to-morrow. The party will leave the County Chambers at 1 p.m. sharp. It will be possible to accommodate a limited number of others interested if notified in advance, when scats will he reserved.

A fatal accident occurred at Westport on Wednesday afternoon at alwiut two o'clock, the victim being Mr Edward S. Rowley, of Romiily street. Westport, and a well-known resident of that town and a member of the Bailer Progress League. .Mr Rowley was engaged with a youth named Mathewsoii in repairing a house lielonging to.him. and when in front of the building one side of the frontage fell forwards toward' the street oil top of Mr Rowley. He received fatal injuries. Dr. Foote was summoned but death supervened before he arrived. Deceased. who was a middle-aged man leaves a willow and a daughter. .Mrs Colin Parker, who resides at Wai-iti, NeUon. In his youth Mr Rowley was a prominent- athlete.

For all purposes requiring a pure, rail-flavoured, piquant flavour, use Shnrland’s Table Vinegar. In 'hulk or bottle. Accept no other.—Advt.

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

•fust to hand large variety of men’s motor gloves. Call early.—TV. 11. Stop-I'ortli’s.-—Advt.

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

A Sale of Work in aid of the Ross Convent School is to he held at Ross on Saturday, May ‘lth. —Advt. The meeting of householders at Hokitika on Monday next at 7.110 p.m. will he held in the Town Hall, not the school house.

Ihe order ol Masses and Devotions in St. .Mary’s Parish on Sunday, April 22m1, will he as follows:—Kokatahi, 10 a.m. ; Kanieri, 8.110 a.in. ; Hokitika, 8 a.in., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. The Rev. .). Perkins will preach his larewell sermon at All Saints’ Church on next Sunday evening. The Rev. Perkins and family leave Hokitika on May Ist for Christchurch.

Roys’ and youths’ navy Nap Prince Overcoats, wonderful values. Inspection invited. —W. 11. Stoplorth’s.— Advt.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory, the largest men’s wear organisation in ■New Zealand, are holding an Overcoat Week, commencing on Monday next, when there will he a special display at the lievell Street branch. Further particulars appear in a display notice on mu' front page to-day.

The comedy " Nobody's \\ idow,” presented at the Princess ’lheatrc last -evening by Mr .1, C. Harr (hy arrangement with .). C. Williamson Ltd.) attracted a fair attendance. ’I lie plot was cleverly conceived and the interest was held throughout with the many interesting situations that arose throughout the course ol the play, the principals being well selected and ably supported. In consequence ol the adverse weather conditions marring the linaneial success of the race meeting last week, the Hokitika Municipal Rand decided unanimously at a meeting ol members this week, not to make any charge to the Westland Racing Club for the musical programme provided. The kindly thought of the Rand is appreciated very greatly by the ( lub. and a letter of thanks has been forwarded to the members.

An amusing incident occurred at the sports at Wnikohu, Poverty Ray. on Faster Monday. A lad about to enter for an event for hoys under ten years, was asked to give his age. lie replied. am ten to-day. ’ \\ hen the official explained that the race was lor hoys under 10. he laughingly remarked, to the amusement of those within hearing ‘■| am only nine, because I was not horn until 11 o’clock in the afternoon. As the race was run at 2.1 A, the lad s entry was received.

lioslyn pink underwear, Xo. 70 and So in men’s singlets and underpants; Xew Zealand’s best. See our cash prices for these super quality garments.

—W. 11. Stoplorth’s.—Advt. An accident happened on the Aralitira road last evening Mr Win. Gilfnrd was proceeding towards Hokitika in a motor-car when he overtook lour cyclists. lie had passed three ol them when the fourth one swung across right in front of the car. which struck the bicycle, throwing the rider. Air A. Fdwarils. of Three .Mile. Mr Kdwnnls injured his leg while the bicycle was also damaged. .\t.r (iiilord took the injured man to his home and then sent out Dr Rail'd, who loiind the injury was not of a serious nature.

There are 1187 eases of honey, each weighing ' I 201 hs. at the Groyniouth Harbour Board's grading store in readiness for grading hy the floveruiiiciil grader. Mr T. Winter, who will arrive to-morrow. A lurther ITO eases are still to eouie from various parts of the distriet. extending from llarrykiv.'ii to Kokatahi. The production for The three previous years are as follows: I 92A. I ol* I eases; 192 b. 027 : 11127. I I HI. The biggest producer in the distriet expects this season to put out 3AO eases, the output ol the others varying in size down lo tour eases.

The decrease iii dairy product ion. tlu«* to tin.' prolong'd dry spoil : 1 1. the beg i 1111 ii'll ot ( lio veal - , is rellecLvd in llio shipments ol butter limii tile Dominion during .March which show a dc-crea-c of Sfi.Tfio boxes. compared with March 111-7. AgainsL this there was an increase of (1233 cralcs of cheese lor the month. The lolal shipments from the -Dominion for the eight months ol the st'iismi from August Ist. 1927. to March .'list. I!)2S. shows an increase of 395.25.8 boxes of butter anil (i11.2b! crates of cheese, compared with the corresponding period of last season. It as expected that the increase w ill he largely cancelled by decreased shipments for the balance of the season.

The “ Arens ” states—A very substantial improvement in the drey Bar was disclosed by soundings taken by the Harbourmaster (Captain Cox) last evening, when an increase ill the depiii of water to the extent of A feet inches was registered. The sounding* for the previous day revealoil a depth of lb feet A inches, and yesterday there was a depth of 20 feet !> inches, both records hemp; obtained at high water. A heavy swell continued throughout the day, however, and the bar remained unworkable until evening, when the sea moderated, and the rising tide made the bar workable, and enabled the lour steamers in the roadstead t > enter the port, and the Titoki. which bad been held up Itcre for over a week, to leave for Onakaka.

As a consequence of llie inroads of the Watr.roa liver on the main south road near Parkers’ Creek deviation, a Intlier deviation of the main highway, probably a mile in length will he necessary. The river shows signs ol lurtlier erosion which makes the problem tbe more difficult. A temporary byroad has been made restricting transport to light loads. Loading is rest rieted also crossing AVaitangi bridge, where two piles were washed out. ami traffic is limited to cars for the time hemp. Vehicle traffic is also held up on the AVaiho-AA'ohekn road. In addition to the serious block at W aikuktipa. there are other slips on the roadway. Pack horses are getting through at present. The question of a new road over the AVaikukupa saddle will present some engineering difficulties in the effort to secure a suitable prude.

Advice has beet!-received by .Mr D. J. Evans that the Lyttelton Waterside Workers’ Social Club is running a railwav excursion to (Ireymouth and Hokitika on Saturday. April l?^th. There are odd for Hokitika and 250 for Greymouth. The Hokitika people have been asked to extend the visitors the same welcome as lasi year, as it appears the visitors then enjoyed the local hospitality. and many ot the same laces will be seen here again. tbe writer -ay-. Enquiry is being made also as to slielter and any oilier assistance which can be piveii. The necessary arrangement* will be made here for the visitors as before, and any citizens willing to help in the matter are asked to communicate with -Mr Evans in the meantime, pending final arrangements for the trip being completed.

Hoys’ and youths’ dark prey tweed overcoats, 25s fid to 32 s fid.—AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The new Gabardine Raincoat, oilsill; 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.—Advt,