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Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1928, Page 2

Keenan’s Motor Bus, from Mcndny next, will leave R-imu at 8.30 n.m. for Hokitika.—Advt.

-Hen! Just to hand the latest in cardigan jackets, lumber jackets, pullovers, etc.—AY. 11. Stop!ortb’s.—Advt.

The Railway Department, advertise in another column the issue of excursion tickets to Christchurch in connection with the Diamond Jubilee.

The residents of Hokitika and South Westland are notified that Harley’s Ltd. have appointed Mr Robertson tlieir travelling representative and all business will receive the firm’s prompt attention. All communications should Ibe addressed to the firm at Greymoulh.

The usual Saturday night assembly dance will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening commencing at 8.30. All the latest music will bo supplied by Goodfcllow Bros.’ full orchestra. Roll up. Everybody assured of a good time Admission—Ladies Is; gents Is (id.—Advt.

A fivc-seater Chevrolet, driven by Mr J. Nohra, was totally destroyed near Kumara on Thursday night, the outbreak being ascribed to a backfire. Mr Nohra had a load of drapery ;in the car, intended for sale in South Westland, and the stock was also destroyed. It is understood that the insurance on the drapery and car totals about £2OO.

The Government has engaged Mr W. G. Young, a Wellington architect, to work in conjunction with the Chief Engineer of the Railway Department, Mr F. O. Widdop, on the preparation of plans for the lay-out of the new Wellington railway station 'Phe site is a wide, flat, open space with three large frontages to Fonbherston and Runny Streets and Waterloo Quay. In the preliminary plan the Bunny Street frontage has been selected as the main entrance to the station. Tlio building will not conform to the present alignment of Runny Street, as it is intended to widen this street considerably on the northern side, eliminating the present angle of the intersection with Featherston Street and subslituiiig a right angle.

Revelry reigned at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening when the juvenile ball took place. There was a big croud of the young folk present and by all appearances enjoyed themselves to their hearts content. The proceedings commented about S o'clock and lasted till about 10.30 o’clock. During the evening several musical items were given and were greatly enjoyed by the listeners. The following are those who contributed: — Pianoforte duel. Misses R. and G. Jacobs: song ahd duet, .losses P. Gilloolv and Stopforth; song. Miss M. McGirr; recitation, Miss N. Wormingtnn and Master P. MeGnvin : It'* ll Jig. Misses G. Turner and I’. Gilloolv. A dainty supper was served >)V the ladies and at its conclusion an adult dance was held, lasting about an hour. Miss R. Jacobs supplied the music during the evening.

Arrangements lor the Most toast farmers’ visit to Dunedin are well m hand. The farmers’ train will leave Ross at o.JO a.in. oil Monday, June 4, Hokitika G. 40. -Grey-mouth 8.8, -Stillwater 8.37. At the latter junction, the Rcofton 0.45 a.m. train will connect with the farmers’ train. 'I he train will arrive in Dunedin at 0.45 p.m. The Dunedin farmers have arranged a liberal programme, the A. n „cfl». Association having drawn up the itinerary which provides one free day. The Dunedin Jockey Club has invited the visiting farmers anil their wives to he the club’s guests at one of the day’s races at AVingntui. Accommodation has been arranged in Dunedin bv the Incensed Victuallers Association, and one of their number will hoard the train at Timarn and give any information required.

There is no hotter value offering than our hoys’ belted tweed overcoats. Bo wise and see this special line before purchasing elsewhere.—AV. H. Stopf ortli’s.—Advt.

The latest “His Master's Voice (! ramaphone—Tlio Re-Entrant model has ai rived and is somethin}* entirely new. No description could adequately bring to you realisation of the trewendoifs improvements embodied 'in this remarkable instrument. A much larger tone chamber lias been made possible by more scientific folding and division. Further scientific proportionment and treatment of curves ensures the smoother and more natural flowing of the sound waves. Vo urge you to accept our invitation to a demonstration of wliat must unquestionably take pride of place with any grama phono hitherto produced. Yai rail’s Sports and Music Depot, Tic veil Street.—Advt.

•Tust opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in ladies’ silk and wool hose at 3s lid, 4s 6d and 4s t)d, also all wool cashmere at 2s 6d per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans and

jumpers. Schroder and Co.—Advt,