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Hokitika Guardian, 23 August 1928, Page 2

Keep the rain out with Prcservo.— Advt. •

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Bowling Club will lie held on Monday next at 7 p.m.

A concert and hall is.set down to I© held in the Public Hall, Tvoiterangi in aid of the Koiterangi school funds on Friday, Sept. 21st.

A meeting of ladies in connection with the Benedicts’ Ball will he held in the County Chambers to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 3.15 o’clock.— Advt.

Mr S'eddon M.P. left 'Wellington last night, and will reach Greymouth today. He will be.visiting Hokitika tomorrow. and will attend the special meeting of the Borough Council in the evening for the sixtieth anniversary of the constitution of the municipality.

Mr E. A. Wells, County Chairman, purposes visiting the Wataroa district over the week-end to look into the matter of a proposed road which was referred to him for report at the last meeting of the Council. The Chairman ■will also look into other district matters that may crop up.

The Westland Competitions appeared to find great favour with the local public. All through the several sessions, there was a bumper attendance, and the variety of the fare provided seemed to please all tastes. To-night the first- Demonstration Concert takes place. Doors will open at 7 o’clock, and the curtain will rise at 7.45 on one of the popular playettes. An excellent programme has been arranged.

To-night all streets will lead to tho Princess Theatre where the first Demonstration Concert in connection with the Westland Competitions will lx- held. The programme has been published, and a most entertaining evening is assured. The whole of the dress circle is l ooked up for this evening. The downstairs floors will he open at 7 o’clock. The front seats are 2s and the back seats Is. children half pric-e. The performance is timed to begin at 7.45 o’clock, and the audience should be seated before the curtain rises. A number of visitors from Greymouth will be attending the entertainment t°-i)ight.

Have you tried Preservo—the guaranteed waterproof compound.—Advt.

Lady Jane Hose, procurable only at Addison’s. Ask to see them: 10s 9d per pair.—Advt.

A special meeting of the Borough Council will bo held to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock to mark the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the Borough.

Counterfeit bank notes are in circulation in Morrinsville. Several of the pound denomination have been cashed by unsuspecting tradesmen, although experts say the forgeries betray clumsy workmanship.

The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Noble, of Hokitika, took place yesterday, the interment being made at Karoro Cemetery. The Rev. W. Bell conducted the service at the graveside, and a. .Masonic service by AVer. Bro. T. Patterson, of Runanga, was also held.

Lsc Preserve for tarpaulins, cow covers, coats, leggings etc. It has wonderful waterproof qualities.—Advt.

Heavy rain set "in last night, and thero was a continual fall. A heavy northerly gale sprang up and the weather conditions were very rough and stormy. This morning there was no improvement. About ten o’clock there was an electric storm, the thunder being very close.

Lady Jane hosiery in the very newest shades:—White, jade, mirage, honey beige, plaza grey, pearl blush, trench, nude: 10s. 9d per pair.—Addison’s.— Advt,

The usual fortnightly visit of the Blanket Nurse, Miss Spring, will take place to-morrow. The customary round of visits will he paid in the morning, and in the afternoon the nurse will he in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hail, from 2.30 o’clock. Messages requiring attention should he left with Mrs G. A. Perry, Hall Street.

Killing two birds with one stone is a smart accomplishment compared with the curious crop produced at the Missouri Botanic Gardens (says a London paper). This is a tomato vine grafted on to a potato stock. Above it yields tomato fruits, below it yields potatoes. It is stated that the graft, although it sounds almost miraeuluous, requires no more skill to make than a similar operation on an apple twig.

A large land deal involving many thousands of pounds was completed in Napier a few days ago when Mr E. W. Ormond, a younger member of the well-known Central Hawke’s Bay family, purchased the Mt. Cameron property, formerly well known as the Dartmoor Estate. The block concerned comprises over 3200 acres and is situated about 10 miles from Napier in the Pukotnpu district. It is understood that the price involved was about £40,000.

A baby Austin ear, in which Messrs A. H. Lawn and C. Fowler were returning from Murchison to Hokitika on .Monday, plunged over a precipice 130 feet high when rounding one of the numerous bends on Dublin terrace. The mishap was caused through the steering gear getting out of action. The ear in its descent was caught up in some trees, the two occupants being thrown out. The ear was totally wrecked, hut both passengers escaped with a shaking and bruises.

.Mr AY. J. Hanshury. of Ross, lias secured a pedigree bull for the district. It is a two-year-old by AVaipiko-Mas-terpieee. He Fins also added to bis stock two I-year-old heifers by Irene’s .Majesty and Neatliead’s .Majesty, both cnampion butter-fat cows. 'I he pedigree of lii.s stock can be traced back to Doctor Golden Brown, Sultan and Fresky and other well-known bulls. The growing value of the dairying industry to the district appears to Billy warrant securing the best in well-bred stock, and Mr Hnnsbury is to be complimented on bis wise judgment. Incidentally his purchase shows renewed confidence in the district and its luturc in regard to dairying.

At tlie animal meeting of the Westport Jockey Club held on Afonday evening, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. The president complimented the club on the satisfactory position. The last meeting was a record one for the club. He referred to the extensive improvements in view, which included new stewards’ rooms, and more seating accommodation. The following officers were elected: - l’atron, Mr A. Morley; president, Air 10. McPadde.n ; vice-president, Mr C. Thomas; auditor, Mr J. Radford; committee: Messrs Organ, Pain, Colvin, Lambert, Cummings, C. Newman, McNamara, Roadie and Petersen. Notes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of the late .Messrs H. Brinkman, R. Lochorc, R. F. Mullen." and Airs Patterson. Votes of thanks were accorded the Ladies’ Committee and the secretary. Air AY. T. Slee.

The death occurred on Tuesday of Air Terrence Kiely, William Street, Oreymouth. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, and died after a stroke. He arrived in New Zealand, at Timaru, in 1579, was a native of Liekebog (County AVaterford, Ireland), and had been a resident of Oreymouth if or 40 years. He was 74 years of age, and during his life followed the , occupation of carpenter, being in the employ of Arnott and Seabrook, and William Arnott. During late years lie was a member of the Watei'siders’ Union. He leaves seven boys, Thomas, Neil. Alack. Dick (Greymouth), Boh (Blenheim), Frank (Sydney), and Rev. Bro. Peter (Invercargill) ; and five daughters, Alesdames D. O’Sullivan (AVellington), F. Thorpe (England), and Kathleen (Auckland), Cecily and Eily (Oreymouth).

The death took place at the Grey River Hospital at an early hour this morning of Airs Ellen Gordon, wife of Air James Gordon, of Cobden, 9f the Railway Department. The deceased who was 45 years of age, was a native of Stafford, having been a member of tlie Davidson family, formerly of that district. She had been some weeks at the Hospital, having undergone an operation recently. She daughters, the latter being Airs A. Warren (Paekaikariki), and Alisses leaves a family of four sons and four Ellen, Barbara and Eliza Gordon (of Cobden). The sons are AVilliam (Dunedin), James (AA r estport), Andrew (Camerons), and Alec (Cobden). The bereaved relatives will have the sympathy of many friends in their loss.

Patersons have opened up a special purchase of traveller's samples in girls and mn'ds’ flannel frocks, sizes up to 39in. Prices from 5s lid to l«s 6d. Also ladies’ cardigans from 7s 6d. These values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt.

A\ T e stock only reliable brands of hosiery in silk and wool, pure silk, art silk, in Bonds, Three Queens, New City, Three Belles, shades of honeydew, mirage, suntan. iris mauve. French, nude, woodland rose, blonde, sunburn, grain, evenlow.—Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains. Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desent apples. Also cookers. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt.

Now offering, for one week only—a special discount in men’s overcoats. Cnl] to-day at Addison’s, —Adyt.