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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1928, Page 2

The weekly euchre assembly takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, play commencing at 8 o’clock. There are some useful prizes for competition:

It is understood that a hydro-electric scheme for the Okarito district is contemplated, and that Lake Mapourika is the intended 'source of supply. Tho preliminary step's in regard to the necessary rights are now being taken. The power will tie available over a wide settlement area, including dredging on the Okarito beaches and for sawmilling and flax milling.

The Returned Soldiers’ euchre tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock, when the following valuable prizes will he for competition :

First prize, double hod down quilt; second prize.- large Doulton cheese dish; third prize, hot water bottle; fourth prize, gent’s watch. AH prize winners play off at end of season for aggregate prizes. Admission 2s. Supper.—Advt.

Mr Arthur Sainsbury, editor of the “N.Z. Smallholder” lia.<* just issued a well printed booklet produced by the Brett Company of Auckland on “Angora Wool Rabbits for Profit.” The publication is intended as a practical preparatory text book for establishing industrial Angora Rabbit wool farming in New Zealand and Australia. The annual wool clip from an Angora rabbit is set down at £1 a year. The author writes enthusiastically, on fits subject. Valuable hints about the 'care and breeding are given. The initial difficulty will -be the introduction' of the rabbits to New Zealand. The matter is being considered by the Government,

The latest song hit—“ Henry's made a. Lady out of Lizzie.” Call and hear it at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

Substantial reductions in a’.l ladies’ and children’s millinery at Addison’s. —Advt.

In connection with the Otago Farmers’ Excursion to Ivoliatah i on Tuesday next, the ladies of the district are invited to assist in the provision of a light luncheon at the Public Hall, Kokatahi.

The Town Clerk gives notice in this issue in connection with the confirming of a special order in connection with parking places for motor vehicles and the regulation of motor vehicles in certain streets.

Mr Seddon M.P. returned from •south yesterday afternoon and proceeded to Greymouth to attend a public meeting-ill respect to the contemplated sale of the Native Leasehold over the town of Greymouth. Mr Seddon leaves for the Parliamentary session next week.

'inc new song—“ Henry’s Made a Lady out of Lizzie,” price 2s at Yarrall’s, ltevell St.—Advt,

The,Old Boys of Kokatahi play Kokatnhi next Saturday and the team will be selected from the following: N. Karnbach, B. Growcott, E. Smith, C. Smith. H. Dimmick, A. Diinmiek, H. Fleming, G. Mclntosh, G. Nut-all, W. Baird, B. Gray, Wright, Ecclesiicld, Wall; Morrison, McKenzie, Wilson, Woolliouso (2), Fleming and others.

In connection with the visit of the Otago farmers to Hokitika next week, Dr Teiclielmann’s lecture on Scenic Westland will bo given in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. In view of the limited capacity of the building the whole of the seating accommodation will ho reserved for the visiting farmers. Following the lecture there will be a social gathering at the Soldiers’ Hall where the visitors will he further entertained.

It is immaterial whether you require a coat, frock, fur, or any wearing apparel now is the opportune time to buy your requirements at Schroder’s Sale, starting Saturday, June 30th.— Schroder, and Co.—Advt. The death took place yesterday afternoon at Westland Hospital of Mrs Moynihan, the well-known settler of Kokatahi road, after a somewhat lengthy illness. Deceased was a. native of Victoria and' 61 years of age. Her husband predeceased her a number of years ago, being the victim of a blasting accident at Kokatahi. A grown-up family are left to mourn their loss. There are five daughters Mrs A. Rodgers (Nlgaruawhia), Mrs J. Mcßae (Hokitika), Mrs C. Friend (Hokitika), Misses A. and M. Moynihan (JCoKatahi), and four sons, Messrs D. Moynihan (Westport), T. Moynihan (Hokitiua), M. Moynihan (Kanieri) and R. Moynihan (Ko’katahi). Deep sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement.

Ihe death occurred yesterday afternoon, at his residence. South Beach, of Mr James Anderson, an old and respected resident of the West Coast. Deceased, who had attained the ripe age of 83 years, arrived in New Zealand by the Jenai in tile year 1801, and followed the occupation of a miner. He later settled at L-smiploiigli, Stafford, and resided there for some forty years, being engaged on the the goldfieldsThree years ago lie removed to South Beach, Greymouth, and has since resided there. His wife predeceased him some twenty-three years ago. An only son, Janies, made the supreme sacrifice, there remaining one daughter, Miss M. Anderson, of the Health Department, Christchurch, to mourn her loss, and to whom sympathy will bo extended.

Schroder’s Winter Sale commences on Saturday, June 30th. Genuine reductions in all departments. —Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Nazol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most 'effective germkiller. Is 6d buys 60 doses, ready for use.—Advt.