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Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1928, Page 2

A special practice of the Hokitika Fire Brigade will be held to-morrmv (Tuesday) niy;lit at S o'clock.—AY. Braddon, Supt. -Advt.

Goods traffic, transported from the West Const through the Otira tunnel last week totalled 10,724 tons, an increase of 1623 toils compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.

For the Kokatahi Winter Show. Airs H. Williams :Weliekaj has donated 7s lid for the best plate of plain scones, class 140, and Airs A. BarratK Hokitika) a special prize of 7s fid for class 224, any kind of of fancy work.

JVivate advice was received to-day of the accidental drowning, at Wellington of Air .Mark (Harney) lirecge, son of A!,!’ and Mrs J. .1. Breeze of licvell street. He was a native of Hokitika ami well known throughout the districts Deceased was about. 33 years of age. and was married, his wife being a member of the Scott family, South Westland.

Home cookery is going to lie a special foul lire as previously, at the Kokatahi Winter Show next week. There will be splendid competition, some of the (lasses having the following entry list:—-Seven, five, five, thirteen, seven, eleven. ‘ eleven, fifteen, fifteen, seventeen. seven, eleven, ten, eight, twelve, six, eight. These classes alone will assure an attractive display in this feature of. the Show.

At mi inquest held at Westport on Friday, before Air K. R. Fox, Coroner, touching the'death of Air W. H . Kilner, the Coroner said that, following thf evidence, there appeared to be no negligence upon the part of anybody. The deceased was trespassing in the railway yard. His verdict was that deceased, while in a state of mental depression; committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a rake of trucks in the railway yard.

The death occurred at Wnipukurau, Hawke’s Bay, on Thursday last of Air W. J. O’Donnell, formerly Grcymouth Borough Engineer. The deceased, who was a native of Dublin, Irelano, held the position of Bzrougli Engineer for about 1/i.glit years, being appointed in i 913. lie resigned owing to ill health. He leaves a grown-up family >f two sons and daughters, lie was a veteran of the Maori War, and was over 70 years of age.

The wedding of Air Leslie James AfcKendrv, of Westport, to Miss Edith Elinor, second daughter of ATrs E. Haste, High Street, Grey mo nth, was celebrated at Holy Trinity Cliurefli, Grcymouth on Saturday morning by Archdeacon Carr. The bride, Who was attired in a frock of cream georgette and taffeta, with coronet and veil, and carried a bouquet cf cream and blue delphiniums, was attended by her sister, Miss AI. Haste, who wore a frock of pals green velvet with silver trimming. Air F. O’Brien was best mail.

Afenibers of the Canterbury Education Board attended a private .screening on Thursday night of the first series of films intended for exhibition to .school children, and at yesterday’s meeting, spoke enthusiastically of the quality of the films.' “They will be of immense value to education in this district,” .said the chairman of the board (Air C. S. Thompson). Air R. H. Wild stated that lie was opposed to any pictures screened outside the control of educational authorities, but through the inability of the latter to screen them, lie was in accord with the scheme. He had seen the pictures, and approved of them. The films, arrangements for which are in the hands of Air H. Gladstone Hill, will he shown in the Afunicipal Concert Hall.

With a view to forming a Literary and Debating Club, a meeting was held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening, and the result was a highly satisfactory one. There was a good attendance of young men present, who showed much enthusiasm with regard to flic desired project. The Chairman explained the benefits to be derived from .such a society and said he felt sure it would be a success from all points of view. A Literary and Debating Club is indeed a beneficial asset to any community, and by its formation the art of public spanking is developed and much talent which would otherwise have remained hidden is brought to the fore. It was decided that the Club meet weekly on Alonday evening at 7.30 o’clock. To-night be the opening, when impromptu speeches will he delivered.

Latest 2s Gd novels: —“The Buster” (William Patterson White) ; “The Square Emerald,” “The Yellow Snake,” “The Northing Tramp” (Edgar Wallace); “The Alarriage, of Anne” (Concordia Aferret) ; Desert Thoroughbred” (Jackson Gregory); “Wynne of Windwhistle,” “The Planter of the Tree” (Ruby Ayres); “Sisters” (Kathleen Norris). “Midsummer Day” (Grace Richmond); "Bonanzar” (William McLeod Raine); “Afad Alarriage” (George Gibbs) ; “The Pursuit of Pamela” (Louise Alilri); “Bevil Granville’s Handicap’’ (Joseph Hooking), Yarrall’s Novelty Depofr, —Advt.

Dogs have been causing a lot of damn,go among sheep at Kokatahi during the last few nights, and a notice appears in another column warning that poison has boon laid on several properties as a result.

On Sunday 3rd. June, the moon will undergo a total, eclipse, which phenomenon will be visible throughout New Zealand. The eclipse begins- at 9 p.m. totality, which will last for a little over a minute, being reached about II p.m.

I ho Hokitika Jazz Club, which opened its 1928 series of dances so- successfully on May 2nd. holds its next dance to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. Meimhers are reminded that the G'ufb’s dances begin promptly at 8.30 o’clock. Non-jnefiibers who wish to attend may arrange to do so by advising any of their member friends.—Advt.

Latest 3s 6<l novels—“ The Saving Clause” (Sapper); “The Feathered Serpent,” “Terror Keep’’ (Edgar 'Wallace); “The Maid of Isles” (Anne Swan); “This Freedom” (A. S. M. Hutfchisou); “Mr Anthony” (Oliver Sand.vs); “The Prince and Betty” (P. G. AVodehou.se); “Golden Journey” “Under the Orange 'free” (Kathleen Rhodes) ; “Ail-sa” (E. E. Mills Young). Yarrali’s Novelty Depot, Revel I St.— Advt.

Boys’ fancy jerseys, with tie to match, in sky, navy, nigger and fawn. Prices 4s 11 d Tor 20in., rise fid per size. Great AAiluo. AA’. 11. Stopforth’s. Advt.

New shipments just opened from London to-day of ladies’ water-proof rubber coats with hats to match, fancy snake and lizard designs: Coats Ins fid, hats to match Os 9d. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s fid, hats to match 8s fid. Coloured art silk coats 22s fid, hats to match 8s fid. Fancy pattern art silk coats 28s fid, hats to match 10s fid. See our window display.—McKay’s.—Advt.

Just opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in ladies’ silk and wool hose at 3s lid, 4s ed and 4s 9d, also all wool cashmere at 2s fid per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans and jumpers. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

In cold, damp weather, always keep

“ Nazol ” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. I In? surest safeguard. (50 doses Is fid.—Advt.