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Hokitika Guardian, 30 April 1928, Page 2

Army and colonial grey blankets and tseil military saddles and horse covers .no offered for sale.

There are quite a large number of pot-holes mi the main Kokatahi road at present that require some attention, while on Bladier’s rtiad extension the road requires a little attention, potboles beginning to make their appearance there.

The Kokatalii-Koiterangi M inter Show is set down for May 20th and 80th and this popular fixture is sure to prove a great attraction. Schedules for the show are now distributed and a very substantial prize list is contained therein, with many special prizes. Entries close on Wednesday, May 16th, with Mr T. Ecclesfield, Kokatahi, from whom any particulars required can be obtained on application.

The Miniature Rifle Cluh opens its season at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 7.30 o'clock. New members cordially invited.

Ladies’ and children’s fleecy hlooni cr.s, ladies vedonis vests in w.. o.s.

and x.o.s. Jlest quality at lowest prices.—Addisons, ’Phone 89a— Adwt.

On 'Wednesday evening the special attraction will he the Jazz Club’s hall in aid ol the funds of the Beautifying Society. A line orchestra and very complete arrangements should assure a large attendance.

Yesterday was the jubilee of i lie Anglican Church at Kumara. Tin' choir of Ail Saints and others travelled to Kumara for the afternoon ser-

i ice. and there was a large congregation present. The services were continued throughout the day.

lit the last gazette the Secretary to the Treasury acknowledges receipt of the following amounts, forwarded by

persons unkown, as conscience money to the New Zealand Government: C2 and £1 forwarded to the Railway Department ; 7s forwarded to the Treasury ; £2 10s forwarded to the Stamp Duties Department.

A do llavilaild Moth aeroplane lots been ordered ihjy Mr K. IV. I. Hall, of llororata. .Mr Hall was a pilot during the war. and since then has attended a refresher course at the Wigram Aerodrome every year. He is a captain in the Air Force. He lias ordered his ’plane through Mr Douglas Mill, who represents the company in New Zealand, and he will use it for pleasure purposes.

Mr and Mrs Win. Wilson returned from a year's holiday tour to Ragland and various parts of Tluropo and Africa, on Saturday night. Roth are very well alter their holiday, which was enjoyed greatly. Many lands were visited, and at all places there were objects of interest. Mrs (Jrimmnnd returned in company with .Mr and Airs Wilson, and is at present in Wellington, being due back here oi Saturday next.

The first high-speed whale-clmser tu he built for the AYhangamumu station is now being constructed at the yard of Messrs Collins and Hell. Auckland. The boat, which is 32ft in length, with a beam of 7ft bins, will have two skins, and although light in construction, will 'hr capable of facing rough weather. The crall will he equipped with an eight cylinder engine of 150 lap., and is expected to he capable ol .11) miles an hour. A patent design is being emploved in the construction and the vessel posseses unorthodox lines. Another unusual feature is that the boat is being built bottom upwards, the keel being on top ol the stocks.

A complaint has reached us in regard to the Kokatahi-Koiterangi mail last week. It. appeal's that Wednesday being An/ac Day, the mailman did not come to Hokitika, hut he brought the mail on the Thursday morning instead. On going tn the Post Office in the afternoon for the outward mail the service is thrice weekly Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) he was informed there was no mail for him to take out. As a result Knkatahi Valiev residents did not receive any mail Irom the Monday until Friday evening. Ihe complaint appears to he worthy of cnquii\ by tbo authorities with a view to prevention of the inconvenience on a similar occasion.

It is lawful for a motor vehicle to be left without lights at night, provided that the vehicle is lighted by a permanent light erected by a local body. Attention to the regulation was drawn by Mr (’. IF Orr-Walker. S.M.. at the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, on Friday, when a motorist was charged with leaving a tar without lights at night. Police evidence showed that ihecar had been m the light ol a street lamp. “ I see that others besides the public are not aware of what the regulation savs,” said the Magistrate.

"The regulation is in loree now. and it is a good one. Motorists have been trying to get it or a long time. I hope the police will note what I sav. and not prosecute again in cases ol this kind."

A Christchurch paper stales—-As t here is understood to he little likelihood of the Covernment bringing down an amend to the darning Act provided for llie legalising of ellchro and whist tournaments, it. is probable that a private member's Bill dealing with the matter will he introduced in the House next session. Ihe matter Is already under consideration, hut helore definite action is taken, the Oovcrnmonl will he approached regarding its

intentions. A difficulty in connection with the matter is that il a Hill is brought down as an amendment to the (taming Act the w hole <|iicstion ot gaming lacilties may he opened up lor discussion. With a view of overcoming this trouble, il is proposed that il a private member's Hill is introduced. U will have no relation to the darning AH. hut will deal, with card tourna-

ments only, and will have a title unite distinct from that ol a darning Hill, 'flip Hill will provide for legalising card tournaments such as euehre and whist.

but mnv contain provisions lor prolnniting tnuranmenls conducted on a large scale for private gain. Just opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in ladies’ silk and wool hose at Ms lid, •Is fid and Is !)d. also all wool cashmere at 2s fid per pair. Largo variety of ladies and children’s cardigans a net jumpers. Schroder ami Co. Advt.

The new dahardine Raincoat. oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson's, also a line range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt. Wliac a lot of emits to choose from! Yes ;—we have list opened up 1(H) new coats, ex Rotorua. front London. Call and see them.—McKay's, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.