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Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1928, Page 2

The 'Hokitika Library Commit tee meets at 7 o’clock this evening. The coal. Limber, stock, produce and gone-nil merchandise i ra nsporled through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended April 28th. was 77)7)! tons. This is an increase of 12!>(i tons compared with tlie amount handled for the corresponding period of 1927.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will be hold in St. .Mary’s Club Booms this evening, commencing at eight o'clock. The prizes to be awarded are: —First, an eiderdown quilt; second, a large suit case : third, a set of fancy jugs; fourth, a set of aluminium pudding basins. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The Jazz Club's benefit ball in aid of the Beautifying Society to-morrow evening is going to attract a very large attendance-, including a number of Groymmith visitors. The seven instrument' orchestra will supply the very lutc.-t niil'ic and patrons will lie able to trip it lightly, a most enjoyable evening being assured.

Further serious (erosion hits boon done by the Wataroa river near the continence with Parker’s Creek. A considerable extent of new road deviation will have to be constructed, the previous deviation which was 11)11-sidc-nal a sale route having been destroyed by the river. The nature of the country is very soft and oilers but little resistance to the set of the river. Permanent protection is a considerable problem, and road diversion appears to lie the only remedy.

The Wellington Acclimatisation district is becoming known as the best opossum area in Xew Zealand, and fresh inquiries are constanly being received from trappers, says the “Post.’’ One of the latter, who was proud of a take of ."500 skins for two men in another district, was rather surprised When lie was old by the Wellington Ayec-I ima visa t ion Society's secretary (Mr C. L. Basent) that the take for 3do trappers last season was 65.000 skins, the best take being that of 1200 by two men in the season of six weeks. The -'tit: skins taken from two men who were recently convicted of illegally having skins in their possession. at the Upper Hint Court., and wore fined £4O (for possession) and £2O (for illegal trapping) respectively, were sold at auction on Thursday, and realised £l2B. the best skins fetching 14s 2d and the worst Is ]od.

Ladies' and children’s fleecy bloomers. ladies vedonis vests in w.. 0.5., and x.o.s. Best quality at lowest prices.—Add.i'.oriSj ’Phono 80.;—Advk-

Notice of the bankruptcy of Joseph George Freitas, of Ilokitika, hospital porter, appears in this issue.

The annual meeting of the Westland Licensing Committee will he held on Wednesday. .June Gth. at noon. All applications must he lodged by May MJth. with .Mr C. A\ . Carver. Clerk to the Committee.

The Miniature Lille Club opened its •season successfully at the Soldiers’ Hall last night. Next .Monday night entries will lie received for the Prcsident’s trophy competition which will begin at an early date. Both town and country members are urged to roll up in force or next Monday's shoot to arrange the competition.

The Revd. J. Perkins accompanied by Mrs Perkins and family left for Christchurch this morning where they will reside in the future. A number of All Saints’ Gluireh congregation and other citizens were on the station to say good-bye. 'flic ltevd. Canon Hamilton will be acting vicar til! the ltevd. Nelson Wright reaches here later in the month.

It has been found owing to the inconvenience ol the date ol meeting, that neither the Canterbury Progress League nor its Westland branch can be represented directly at the conference of League representatives which sits at Westport to-morrow. Ihe Westland branch will be represented by Mr W. Steel, of tile Otago Expansion League, who will move the motions pertaining to litis district.

Messrs W. W’eddel and Co. Lid. advise, dated London < 11 1 . hist:—“Danish butter 180 sto 182 s (last week 178 sto 180 s). New Zealand iinsnltcd butter I Otis to liOs (IONs to li-ls) , salted 101 s to |OGs (Kilis to lfißs). market. slow. New Zealand cheese, white and coloured. 00s to !)<s (00s to 08s). market slow. Canadian white eltceko |()s to Ills (108 sto 112 s), coloured cheese 101 sto I.los (TOIs to 100 s).”

For the first time in New Zealand, wireless receiving sets will he installed in a train on Saturday next, when the Lyttelton-West Coast excursion, postponed from Snturdav last, will he held. Each carriage will he supplied with loud speakers. The Christchurch station. 3ZC.. will he on the air from 8 a. 111., and during the day if is Imped that the sets will he able to pick up the broadcast from Eorbury Park, and the Australian stations in the even-

At Clreymoutli S.M. Court yesterday. Daniel Casey was sentenced to I I days for theft of an overcoat. A female motor ear driver was fined os and

costs for failure, when about to turn Her motor ear, not extending her right arm. and as a result she collided with a cyclist and then ran into a verandah post. For theft of two pillows, the property of W. T. Diaekmun. of Blackball, W. R. Cooke, a miner, was lined £2 and costs. For using indecent language and being disorderly, John Mullock and Reginald Moffat of 'Hind; ball were lifned £1 each and costs.

When a re«|iiest to display posters throughout ITevnnport. Auckland, for a fnrtlicuming social function came tiefore the local Borough Council, that body decided to roul.v that such an action was not- considered desirable, .•mil to inform tie- ;i pj>] s llint the use of power poles and telegraph poles for such purposes was a penal offence. ‘‘That’s not the worst of it.” said Mr T. C. Enright. “Why. 1 lately saw dance jesters displayed on those tree stumps in the cemetery! That shouldn't be allowed; “Pretty poor advertising!" said Mr 8. 11. Lyon drily. “They wouldn’t sell many tickets to the jh'O] ile l here

"Tln> sale ill' smoking- requisite,- Is different from llic sale nf groceries, draperies, mill similar coni in <><l i t Tin; housekeeper is well :ilil<‘ Id make ilioso ]iui‘i:li;isos within the stalulory hours. The worker, however, who is the largest buyer: of tohiieco ami <-ilia re t ttvs. is lnnihle. generally speaking, In ninke liis purchases during the ilny." Mr J. 11. Luxfnrd. S.M.. inailo this statement at Auckland on Saturday. when he granted two Onelmngn tobacconists exemption I'rom the restrictions on the hours ot sale. "1 am not (ohcO)'m'(l with the morality or the immorality of Iqliihci'o or cigarette smoking." ('Oiltill lied the Atngist rate. Suffice it to say that there is a large toharro ami cigarette smoking popnlatinn. ami many of these people. li.v reason of their oi'cupal ions may find it extremely difficult to make their purchases within the restricted hours.”

George Carlyle, an employee of the (Irey County Council, was elinrj'ed at dreynmnth Alagistraie's Court yesterday. that on April 2nd lie drove a motor lorry over a railway crossing at I’aroa Hoad at a greater speed (hail ten miles per hour; he also was eliar.;ed with having operated a vchitric not equipped with hrakes ((implying with tlie regulations. Alter hearing evidence tlie .Magistrate said it was not denied tiiat the lorry was travelling at from 12 to II miles per hour. lie knew the crossing. H had a rise ami a hciul. and one would naturally ease up when approaching it, and it defendant was travelling at that speed, as he approached tlie crossing, lie would he going slower. The story might he improbable, hut there did not appear to lie any int’enlioii on his part to travel at a last speed. When suddenly confronted with the vehicle coming in front of him. he had to make up his mind suddenly. The regulations in regard to the carrying of passengers did not include men engaged in road operations. and he thought .Mr Joyce’s contention in that respect was correct. The first charge would he dismissed, and the hearing of the second charge was adjourned.

•Tust opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in ladies’ silk and wool hose at 5s lid. Js 0.1 and -Is Oil. also all wool cashmere at 2s fid per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans a net jumpers. Schroder and Co. Advf.

The new f.'ahardine 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.

AVhac a lot of coats to choose from I A’es j.—we have list opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua, from London. Call and see them.—McKay's, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Mr Norman Stoupjie. representing Messrs Barry and Sargent Ltd., optical specialists, is now in Hokitika and may lie consulted professionally until May sth at Mr H. M. C'oulson’s rooms.

A eollison between a motor cycle and a ear at lnangahua Landing resulted in serious head injuries to Lewis Gardiner. of Hokitika. 11 is cycle ran into a ear. driven by Thomas Nancekivell, of (ireymouth. The sufferer was admitted to Reefton Hospital.

Peerless Pictures will screen at Woodstock on Wednesday and Kokatalii on Friday the special picture

"For tho Term of His Natural Life.” starring Eva Novak and George Fisher. Ten reels of thrill and adventure. Also gazette and comedy. Come along and do not miss it.—Advt.

The autumn queen will come into her own at the Soldiers’ Hall on 'Wednesday, May 9th, when her many courtiers will pay homage to Queen Chrysanthemum. Each year she adds to the retinue of followers of this favourite autumn (lower. The quality this year should surpass previous efforts as growers have had a good season to reward their efforts. The various other classes at this show have every promise of being well-lilletl, especially the cooking, which have always been one of the special attractions of this annual event.

.Mr and Mrs Larsen, of Kiirnni, who celebrated their golden wedding yes-

terday. received immeroits personal congratulations. and also a sheaf of tele-

grams conveying good wishes in eoiiiieetinn with the happy event. Iroiit all parts of the Dominion. Mr and Mrs Larsen were married at the Holy I rinilv Church. Greymoitlh, in 1878, by the late Rev. G. T. X. Watkin. They had a family of eight children, four of whom are still living. Two daughters reside iff Wellington, and one daughter and one son tiro domiciled ill Grey lit out It. There arc 2:1 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Larsen have resided in Grovmotith ever since they lirst came to the West Coast, and with Mr M . R. Kettle can claim to be the oldest remaining pioneers of the district. Their lirst home was on the site ol the Old People’s Home and they still reside in that locality.