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Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1928, Page 2

The hook of words for the A\ ostia ml Competitions is now on sale at the booksellers.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. will take place next Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock.

The next sitting of the Supreme Court at Hokitika, is set down for Wednesday, 13th. June.

The formal gazetting of the opossum trapping season within the Westland Aceliinatisatin District has now appeared-, the dates being 11th. .lime to 11th. August. Licenses are obtainable at the Post Offices at Hokitola. Ktiina.ru and Ross.

All those interested in the formation of a Men’s Hockey C'luh are requested to meet at half-past seven sharp this (Thursday) evening at Keller’s Sample Booms Weld Street.—Advt.

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will he continued this (Thursday) evening at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock-. First prize, double-bed art silk quilt; second prize, three-quarter-bed art silk quilt; third prize, half-dozen pillow slips and hall-dozen ten towels; fourth prize. half-dozen coloured tea towels. Admission 2s. Supper.—Advt.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade held a special practice on Tuesday evening when the si cam lire engine was taken to 1 lie wells at the Ilevell Street junctions of Stafford and Weld Streets, which recently have been under repair, having partly fallen in. It was fuuud that the engine was in good order, and the water from the wells was quite satisl'actorv in quantity.

To-morrow (Friday) Nurse Spring of the Pluiikct Society will visit Hokitika. Messages requring her attention should he loft with Mrs (Jcnrge Berry (Hall Street) as early as possible. In the afternoon the- nurse will he in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall from 2.30 to 1.30.

It is understood that Superintendent ISraddon of the Hokitika Fire Brigade has definitely decided to retire from liis position and active service with the Brigade on the completion of his present year of office. Mr Braddoo’s connection with the Brigade has extended over a period of 18' years, so that it cannot he said that he is not- entitled to relief from the position ho has lor so long and so ably filled.

The New Zealand soldier George Thomas Alt-Quay. whoso identify was hut recently established, returned to New Zealand on Tuesday by the-Maun-ganni from Sydney. His mother was with him and naturally expressed groat joy at the finding of her son and being able to bring him back with her to New Zealand. Ale-Quay’s case is one of the tragedies of the Great AVar. He was found wandering about the streets ol London in civilian clothes, being ultimately repatriated to Australia. Nothing could he ascertained about- bis antecedents and for eleven years he was receiving treatment in Sydney under the name of George Brown. Recently, however, his identity was established beyond doubt and his mother, Airs Robert McQuay, of Stratford, has been re-united to her son, who long ago was given up as lost.

The Kokatahi Winter Show, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, opening on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. till -1 p.m., will present a very attractive appearance. The entries are again very large and total 1003. all sections having received very generous support. the poultry classes have well filled, theic being keen competition among the White Leghorns and the ducks. Root crops and farm produce should show the result of the recent satisfactory summer, whilst the exhibition of hams and bacon will he specially attractive. The cookery classes will be an exhibition on their own. The housewives of the district have entered in great lorcc. and the display should be a very interesting one, fully equal to that of last year, which reached a very high watei mark. The children's classes for cookery will also he an eye opener, and will compare very tavourably with that of their elders. In the school classes there are good entries, while the fanej work display will make a special attraction for the ladies. Altogether the Show will lie one worth while, while the pleasant drive will make the visit a real holiday outing.

Latest 2s 6d novels: —“The Buster” (William Patterson White); “lho Square Emerald,” “The Yellow Snake.” “The Northing Tramp” (Edgar Wallace); “The Marriage' of Anne” (Concordia Aferret) ; “Desert Thoroughbred” (Jackson Gregory); “AYviine of AYindwhistle.” “The Planter of the Tree’’ (Ruby Ayres); Sisters’’ (Kathleen Norris), ■' Alidsu turner Day” (Grace Richmond); “Bonanzar (William McLeod Raine); "Arad Ararriage” (George Gibbs); “lho Pursuit of Pamela” (Louise Jordan Aliln); “Bevil Granville’s Handicap” (Joseph Hocking). Ya frail's Novelty Depot. —Advt.

Latest 3s Gd novels—“ The Saving Clause” (Sapper); “The Feathered Serpent,” “Terror Keep” (Edgar AA allace); “The Maid of Isles” (Anne Swan); “This * Freedom” (A. S. AL Hutiehison) ; “Air Anthony” (Oliver Sandvs); “The Prince and Betty” (P. G. AYodehouse); “Golden Journey” “Under the Orange Tree” (Kathleen Rhodes); “Ailsa” (F. E. Alills Young). Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Reyell St.— Advt,

Good value in men’s tweed and covert coats. Addisons.—Advt.

The Greymouth-Hokitika railway was opened 35 years ago to-day—. May 24tli, 1893.

A meeting of ladies willing to assist in connection with the Bowling Club’s social dance will he hold in the pavilion on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. —Advt.

Euchre play will ho in progress as usual this evening at the Soldiers’ Hall, conm enr ing at 8 o’clock. J’la.vers are re(|uested to l>e punctual. Particulars of the tournament to commence next Thursday evening will be announced to-night.

A hockey match was played on Cass Square yesterday afternoon under somewhat damp conditions between teams representing the Hokitika and Coliden Ladies Hockey. Clubs. Hokitika had-an easy victory, scoring seven goals to nil.

The Greymouth Jockey Club has agreed to Reefton Trotting Club’s application for December 31st next as its racing date, provided that if rain obliges the Greymouth J.C. t o postpone the first day of its meeting, the Reefton T.C. will find another date.

The “Lyttelton Times” says:—lt was stated by a prominent member of the Reform Party on Tuesday that it was the intention of the party to nominate candidates for all the Christchurch scats at the coming general election. At tlie election in 1925 the Reform Party did not nominate candidates for Christchurch 'South and Christchurch East, but those seats will ho contested this year, in addition to Avon, Lyttelton and lvaiapoi.

Advice has been received of the death yesterday of .Mr (Irani McKenzie liarcourt, in Otago. Deceased was a brother of Mr Gordon Harcourt, sour., of Hokitika, also of the late \Y. M. Harcourt and Richard Harcourt, formerly of Humphreys. Deceased was the youngest brother of the lamily and resided in this district for a period. Hie deceased had not been in good health for some time. livery sympathy will he extended to the relatives in their sail hereavniout.

Yesterday several members of the Hokitika Borough Council paid a visit of inspection to the reservoir in connection with the repair works proposed. Recent attention to the reservoir increased the depth of water about two feet. At the time of the visit yesterday the inflow of water was stated to he 120 gallons per minute, the supply being very steady, ft is probable further repairs will he carried out next week when it will he necessary to empty the reservoir temporarily. The available water will be utilised at the gas works where a considerable quantity will he required for filling in connection with the new gas holder now approaching completion .

The Royal Australian Sunbeams Company paid a visit to Hokitika yesterday at the Princess Theatre, appearing before appreciative audiences at a matinee and again in the evening. Ihe ( ompnny is a strong one numerically and the oldest is about Ifi years. I hey were Sunbeams indeed and throughout a very attractive programme there was not a dull moment. There was ballot dancing of a diversified nature, and combined movements that were all splendidly, carried out and delighted the audience. The soloists though diminutive in size had each sweet voices, the bride, llaby Doreen, particularly, while the two hoys. Harry Usher and Jackie Clarke, were very successful. The former had a well modulated voice ol sweetness, while Jackie, who had won favour on a previous visit, was doubly welcomed for his comicalities. Change followedchange with a fine selection ol costumes, each attractive. The closing scene was a very fine tumbling and acrobatic act that was rapturously applauded. The Company left a very pleasant recollection behind them ol a verv clover and attractive programme.

lii several respects a iellowship "ranted under the Commonwealth Fund, an honour recently "ranted Mr dales Mnll'roy, of Wellington, is ahin to a Rhodes seholarship : both-offer to students ol' outstanding; ability oppoiTiliiilies lor travel and wider study. The Commonwealth Fund was established in 1918 by a "ill ol' C 2.000.000, subsequently increased to about C 5,000,000 by the late 'Mrs Stephen V. Harness, and is administered in New Aork by a board ol' directors, ol whom her son. Mr Edward S. Hark ness, is president. The fund is being employed in several philanthropic activities. 'I luce years ago it established an annual award of Fellowship for study at America universities and travel in the United States for graduates of British universities selected hv a British committee of distinguished personnel, ol which the Prince of Wales is honorary chairman and Sir Walter Buehanan-Riddell, principal of Hertford College Oxford, is chairman. Twenty Fellowships were awarded in 1925 and 192(1; last year three more wore awarded to graduates of universities in the British Dominions, and this year two more were added for graduates in the British Colonial service. The Fellowships are tenable for two years, and are worth about £00(1 a year. They are open to tin married candidates, under 30 years of ago, and. in addition to academic qualifications, the committee of award considers character. ability, qualities of leadership, health, and general fitness. There were 21 (» candidates in 1925. 178 in 1920, and 121) last year.

The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nnzol.” No cold is Nazol-proof. Heals numerous membranes and clears air passages. Is Go liuvs 00 doses. —Advt

Ask to see our special line in 1 allies’ heavy woollen cardigans. Smart stripes. Price 1:1s Od at Addisons.— Advt.

T'lio new Gabardine Raincoat, oil!}ilk lined, besides detachable floec-y liniiig, is now showing at Paterson’s, tdso a fine range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

Just opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in Indies’ silk and wool hose at 3s lid, ■ls 6d and 4s 9d, also all wool cashmere at 2s 6d per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans ana jumpers. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

An ordinary cold in the head may develop into a serious illness. “Nazol” will shift it. Powerful and penetrating. GO doses for Is 6d.—Advt.