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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1928, Page 2

Acer| I a lit e ; fur the Nelson races ( lose to-morrow at 8 1•. 111 . I lie weights appear in this issue. Weather t lie weather, with I‘oslyn. Retime and Kaiapoi underwear and hall-liose. Value good prices right. Call and inspect. —-Addisons. 'Rhone st).—Advt. To-niorow (Friday) .Nurse Spying of the I*l itnUct Socialv will visit Hokitika. .Messages requiring her attention should lie left with Mrs George Perry (llall Street) as early as possible In the afternoon the nurse will be in a Urmia nee at Si Andrew's Hall from 2.30 to -1.30.

An excursion from l.ivttelton will lie held next Saturday. April 2S(h. i;t Hokitika and Greymouth at 7 a.m.. arriving at Greymnutli at 12.10 p.m. and Hokitika at 1.50 p.m. The train will leave Hokitika on rrlurn journev al (i.2() p.m. and Greymouth at 7.9) p.m. reaching ('hristcliur; li at 1.30 a.in. oil Sunday and Lyttelton about 2"i minutes later.

The following is the return of infectious diseases for the week ended on Monday last;- Scarlet fever, 39; diphtheria. I; tuberculosis, 5; enteric lever. I; pnemmin ia. 2; puerperal sepsis. 2; | nliiimyelit is (infantile paralysis) 3; hydatids. I; septic aborth n. J. There is aha a ca-c of diphtheria at Glcvmouth.

The death of .Mr .Idm Allred Dewhurst cjrcurred 11 Tucvduy a( (be drey Ho.-] it;< 1. after an illnc-- extending over seven months. Deceased, who was .VI years of age. had been connected with sawmilling all his life, and was a blacksmith, residing at Kni tils it for many years, ami latterly at Nelson ('reek. Me leaves a widow lour daughters and one s:n. Four brothers and two sisters reside in the North Island.

Messrs H. F. Nicoll (Ashburton). 11. S. Invin (Dunedin), and P. .1. Frans (Hokitika.) Ii ave been appointed as appeal judges to bear the appeal of F. (!. Holmes against the decision of Hie New Zealand Trotting Association in suspending Holmes’ driver's license tor two months. The appeal is to lie heard at Christchurch to-night. The case i- one which has excited a good deal of interest in trotting circles on tbe Fast Coast.

While in South Westland tbe member- of tbe Main Highways Board made a special inspection of the need lor bridges in that locality. It is under.siond in addition to completing tbe bridging of Sfcity Creek the material for which is now coming to hand, provision will be made on the Estimates this year lor bridging also • McDonald and McCullough C'recks, thus disposing of the major streams still remaining mfbridged. A numlicr of small crossings only will then remain for attention as circumstances permit.

Just landed 200 cases Peannains. 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 Mivhel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. .Just opened up: New Evening Frocks, new Evening Fringed Wraps. Evening Flowers, also new silks for evening dresses at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Coughs. 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 For pickles and sauces, use Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure, fuir-flav-oured, and strong. Free from mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. — Advt.

pjj|!mlj||imv will k 2 fltj Notice of the sale by auction:;of--sfe-tion 93. Hokitika, by order of the •Sheriff, appears in this issue.

Miss M. Parfitt, teacher of eloeution. notifies she proposes commencing classes. "wing to the fresh in the Wailio 'fiver the special sheep sale of Cihh fh'os. has been postponed until Thursday. 3rd May.

Senior cadets are notified of an inspection parade hy Lieut. Mclntosh. O.C-. on Tuesday next, May Ist. No leave granted.

I lie Directors of the National Insurance Co. have declared an interim dividend ol i Id lor the half year endcd Man’ll 31st. payable on .May loth. Ladies’ and children’s fleecy bloomers. ladies vedonis vests in u\. 0.5., and x.n.x. liest finality at lowest prices.--Addisons, ’Phone B!!.i—Advd. At 10 a.m. to-day (low water) the Iresli ill tiie (trey Hirer had reached to within nine feel of the top of the wharf at Greymouth. A practice meeting of all members and intending members of the Kiwi senior and junior teams will he held in the Pavilion on the’ Square this Thursday evening at 7.30 p.in.

The col left ion at the doors at the Princess Theatre yesterday afternoon which is to assist in defraying; 1 lie ciist. of headstones on soldiers’ craves at Hokitika cemetery mnoiinted to £0 Ms !)d.

The .Inli'ilee Services in connect ion with Ihiiv Trinity Church. Kiimara, will be held next Sunday at 8 a.in. when there will he a eolebrnt inn of the Hole Communion, and at 3 p.m. - A d v t.

The Hailway Department adverti.se in this issue the altered iiinning of tlie 12.-to |).m. ( lreynioiitli-1 lokitika, and the 12. I 3 p.m. I lukit ikn-Grey-niontli trains on Saturday, '2Bth April

running twenty-two minutes Inter

Among the items played hy the .laze. C'luh’s band at the openin'' ball in aid of tlie funds of the Beautifying Association on Wednesday next will he “.Me mill My Shadow.” “My Idea ol Heaven.” “ Hussiaii Lullaby.” “ l’ositivelv Absolutely.”

Ihe weather was threatenin'! yesterday for Auzae Day. It remained fairly line lill iirnt alter 2 o'clock, when un-

ceasing heavy rain set in and continued accompanied by a noitlierly pale until in it 111 ip'll t. when it eased oil'. All out of doin' functions vesterdav after 2

o'clock were completely spoiled

Ten lost limed pinups will represent as many different nations in the St. Haul’s Dramatic Club concert in the Town Hall this eveninp. Solus will lie

ilit crestiup story told of missionary work m the various countries. The final tableaux. IToni which the piece takes its name, will show ail nations primped around the cross. 'I lie silver (olleetiim asked for will lie donated to the Methodist (diiirch missionary funds.

The death occurred at HI p.m. on Tic ,day at. Waiuta of Mr Krcderiek YY ill'rod Dean, a respected resid'oi:. after an illness lasting a eoiisiderable lime. Deceased, who was 7>7 years or

ape. and a native oi lliilla. \ letoria bail 1 c ui in New /.calami lor 21

years. Besides a widow he leaves two sons, fled and William, and llitve dauphtei's. Mrs .). McDonald (lleelor, Bullet'). Mrs W. Hurley (Groymoit(h). and .Miss L. Dean.

Miss I’arlitt of Grey moot h ptirjiasi

eomiiH'iicinp elocutionary classes in Hokitika at an early date. On Saturday al'teriii hi from 2.31 to 1.31) HiI’arlitt, may lie interviewed at ihe (minty Chambers by intendinp im-

pits mid arrangements made Ini' a Irrin <>r terms el' le-.-'ins. Miss Partill has wen the \Yc-t ('(i;i-i Chain-|lion-liip nt (I reyinontli mi tlil'ce ov-en-ions, nml has Ijeni n MiceCv-fiil competitor nt the Christchurch Competition- where some ef the best talent in the I)oini>11:i1 1 were also in cumpefit ion. 1 11 1on(1 i11l; eoinjiielilnrs nt the roniiiitt; (dinnet il ion- plen.se note. A meeting was held nt the (Anility ('lliinihers on Tuesday afternoon. the .Mayor (.Mr Perry) pre-idi lie:, when n reception committee wn- set no in conmo'tinn with the visit el' the l.vllelton Si: -in l Clnh ex< tir-ion is.;- next Satnrdny. Tlnise a p pointed include lion 11. I-. .Michel. .Messrs I’,nice. Coles, ( nnnine. (iiiylor. Ilein/,, ;iml Xivcn. In tin' ililvent of nilverse wenther conditions it wns decided to arrange for the Town Hull for -acini purposes. the Princes- Thentce lor eiiinniiinily singillmid the Soldiers' Hull lor dancing-. 'I In; niii-i iini and reading room w ill nlso he open throiighnii•: the day. It is hoped citizens generally will join in the effort to give the visitors to the town ns cordial a welcome a- possible.

I test selection of Indies’ velour coats, nicely trimmed with Inr collar- ami newest style. I.allies' and children’s millinery and fur necklet-, all at reasonable prices. Inspection invited at Addison'-, 'Phone Si). -Advi.

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

The new (lahardine Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy lining, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a line range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your tidal choice.—Advt.

AYlnu a lot of coats- to choose from! Yes; —we have list opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua, from London. Call and see them.—AfeKay’s, tin l Leading Drapers. Advt. Particular cooks specify Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Rich, piquant, and free J’-oni mineral acids. In bottle or bulk Accept no other.—Advt.