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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1928, Page 2

The Public Works Department offer a second-hand log hauler for sale. There was again heavy rain during the night and this morning was wet and stormy. The latest in men’s double-breasted sports coats. See them!—W. 11. Sfopfortli’s.—Advt. The Hokitika Fire Board has been advised that an official enquiry is to bo held into the circumstances of tlie recent fire at the Hokitika racecourse when two grandstands were destroyed.

The tally of opossums taken in tlie Westland district for the past season, now approximates 14,000 skins and exceeds the previous season’s catch. Some fine skins are included in those secured, and at the sale price means a large return to the trappers, the price being at a high average, and resulting in some thousands of pounds coming into the district. Mr J. King, bookseller, has just added a new group of post cards of local scenes, to tlie King series of views. These include a view of Elio de Beaumont from Docherty creek, Wailio bridge and Callery gorge with Drummond peak, Franz Josef Glacier reflected in Lake Mapourika. the Landing at Lake Mapourika. hush track at Hokitika; Gorge and tlie Pancakes, Punakaiki. The postcards arc pleasing souvenirs of some of the best scenery in South Westland. An extraordinary position has arisen in the Wanganui Harbour Board’s claim for salvage of the Gale, which was concluded at Wellington on Tuesday, liv the sudden death of the presiding Judge, Sir William Sim, states the Wanganui correspondent of the “ Lyttelton Times.” Tlie Judge had intimated that he intended to go south on Wednesday, and would not lie able to give his decision before then, hut would do so as soon as possible. The fates decreed otherwise, and it is highly improbable that the Judge had completed his written decision before his death. This will mean that proceedings will have to he launched afresh. His Honor during the ease appeared to be very pale, but otherwise seemed to be all right, and lie took a lively interest in the proceedings throughout.

We wish to announce to our numerous customers that we have opened up the smartest designs in linoleum and dainty curtain nets. We anticipate doing good business in this line and have catered well for same. Addisons.—Advt. Phone 89.

Nazol will protect you from roughs, colds, and influenza. Get a bottle today! Is fid for GO doses.—Advt. We take the opportunity of reminding buyers that “ Ivlis-Sylk ” is ‘‘ Like silk hut stronger.” It represents a cloth that, has the appearance of silk, with twice the wear. In shades ot blue, flesh, fuji, apricot. The ideal cloth for lingerie. Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt. One bottle of Slmrlnnd’s Mon Brand Egg Preservative preserves 20 dozen eggs. Very economical and clean, Keeps eggs frosli for inontfis.—

The entries for the fat stock-sale at Arahura on Monday appear in another column. Visit our Showroom where the latest spring millinery and scarves lire on view. Addisons.—Advl. An assembly dance will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Saturday) evening. Good music, efficient M.C. Admission Is.—Advt. At the adjourned annual meeting of Westport Bowling Club held on Thursday evening, Air A. Morloy was elected President, Air J. Bose re-elected Secretary, with Air 0. Sara as assistant Secretary, and Afr A. J. Green as Treasurer. The AAVstiKirt “News" states in connection with the coming General Elections, the name of Air C. S. Beil by is freely mentioned as a possible candidate in the Reform interest for Bailor scat in Parliament.

The death took place at Grey River Hospital this morning of Airs Agnes Furness, widow of the late Edward Furness. Deceased was a native of Hokitika and 55 years of age. She was a member of the Douglas family formerly of Arahura. Four sons and a daughter are left to mourn their loss. Afr R. Furness, of Hokitika, is a son.

The license of the Caledonian Hotel at Stafford, which was recently destroyed by fire, lias been allowed to lapse. There is therefore at least one township on the AVest Coast which is minus an hotel. Til 1870, five years after the gold rush commenced, Stafford had thirty-seven hotels and a very large population.

At the Grey Competitions yesterday, the Ladies’ Sacred Solo, own selection, final resulted:—Aliss B. Adkins 80pts 1, Miss Ar. Bahl (Hokitika) 79pts 2, Aliss Irene Gillooly (Hokitika) 78pts 3. The. judge paid high tributes to the .’placed competitors, stating tho winner had a fine stage presence. The second place-getter had attempted an ambitious piece which required a little more light and shade than it received, while the third place-getter gave a good rendition.

The informal opening of the All Saints’ Social Hall took place last evening when a dance social was held at which about 130 persons were present and an enjoyable evening was spent. The ladies of tho congregation provided supper and the music was voluntary. Shortly a stage and proscenium will he added to the building which will increase its usefulness. Air D. J. Evans has kindly donated £5 to the building fund. A formal opening will take place latci.

In connection with the flight of the “Southern Cross” timed to begin from Svdnev at 6 o’clock this (Saturday' night 3Y.A. broadcasting station at Christchurch will he in touch with the aeroplane by short wave throughout the progress of flic flight. From time to time all through the night 3Y.A. will broadcast progress reports, and these in turn will lie rebroadcasted by other New Zealand stations, up to the time of the arrival at the Christchurch aerodrome. No doubt many listcnoisin will spend most of the night listening to tho story of the flight.

Parisian Ties at 2s lid, easily worth 4s lid to 5s Oil. Selling freely.—AV. H. Slopforth.—Advt.

Alen! Call and have a glance at our large and varied range of men’s suitings. The shades are of the very latest and prices within the reach of all.— \V. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cookers. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2;.—Advt. Patersons have opened up a special purchase of traveller’s samples in girls and ma'ds’ flannel frocks, sizes up to 39in. Prices from 5s lid to 17s 6d. Also ladies’ cardigans from 7s Gd. Those values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt.

We 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 nnde, woodland rose, blonde, sunburn, grain, eveiilow,—Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt. ■ “Laddafre” Hose high pannel strengthened art silk ladies hose, good looking, fine wearing line in sixteen new shades, regular prices 4s ltd, McKay’s Special Price 2s 0:1 pair.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Jure For Coughs and Colds, nevet fails.