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Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1928, Page 2

The usual weekly social will take plane in St. Mary’s Cluh Rooms at 8 o’clock this evening.—Advt. The Committee of the Westland Racing Club will meet on Thursday night to deal with matters in connection with the proposed rebuilding scheme at the racecourse. The attention of those interested in the opossum trapping industry is directed to a special article appearing in this issue culled, from the publication “Birds,” the organ of the New Zealand Birds Protection Society.

For .spring wear we are opening new costumes, coats, jumpers, hosiery, scarves, and neckwear. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Dr Teicholmunn, President of the Westland Acclimatisation Society left to-day for Wellington to attend the conference of the New Zealand Association of Acclimatisation Societies, opening to-morrow. The monthly meeting of the local Society has been postponed to Monday next.

The wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Church, Brooklyn, Wellington, on August 23rd., tho Rev. Mr Bates officiating, of .Miss Margaret Gwendoline Murtagh to .Mr Jnnies Jones, liotli of Groymouth. The bride was attired in pale pink georgette, with an overdress of silver lace; she also wo lie a pale blue wreath and veil. Miss Phyllis Murtagh, the bridesmaid, wore cyclamen velvßt, with tiny frills of georgette. Mr P. Rothwoll gave tho hr-de away, and Mr Harold Jackson, formerly of Groymouth, was liost man.

The latest in men’s double-breasted sports coats. See them!—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. We wish to announce to our numerous customers that we have opened up the smartest designs in linoleum and dainty curtain nets. Wo anticipate doing good business in tin's line and have catered well for same. Addisons.—Advt. Phone 89. Yoq, will quickly get rid of that cold if you use ‘ 1 Na/.ol.” Powerful and penetrating. Price Is Gd.—Advt. Woods’ Croat Peppermint Cure Fiat aid for coughj, colds, influenza.

The committee of management of to-morrow night’s Hospital Ball desire to inform patrons that the liinclion will commence punctually at 8.3(1 p.m. Visit our Showroom where the latest spring millinery and scarves are on view. Addisons.—Advt. At tho Magistrate’s Court, this morning on a charge (if being drunk in Weld Street yesterday afternoon, an oil'cndcr from the'country was fined As. The All Ijlacks played twenty-two matches ill South Africa. They won 10, lost o, and 1 was drawn. They scored 339 points compared with 114 against them.

A car will leave Newmans Motors Garage at 1f.30 o’clock to-morrow for Grevniouth and Westport. A limited number of seats are available so please book soats. Sheep on his property having been worried by dogs, Mr Carl Honde nntllies that poison is being laid at Harihari and Kokatahi, and that dogs trespassing will be shot. Wo nre shewing tho advance styles in spring millinery, also exclusive robe lengths in artificial silk dress goods, comprising spots, stripes, and bordered effects. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

An inquiry was Isold at Kumara on Friday by Mr H. J. Bigncll and Mr R. Mild, of tile Canterbury Education Board, concerning the recent burning of the school, hut evidence revealed that there was nothing to show how the fire started.

The death is announced of Daniel coal;ley, aged 66 years, who lias been an inmate of a. hospital for a few weeks. Deceased, who was born at Groymoutli, was well known in that district before coming to reside hero lately.

All those who have kindly promised refreshments -for the hall to-morrow evening are requested to, send same to the Town Hall lietweeii 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Any donations of milk will he gratefully received. Messrs M. Houston and Co. direct special attention to their important auction sale of Koiterangi farm property on Friday next at 2 p.m. on the premises on behalf of Messrs Amberger Bros. The area to he offered is a very fine property, forming portion of the Municipal Reserve at Koiterangi.

The Onakaka Iron Works have been closled down for the purpose of erecting the now plant for .pipe-making. It is understood that, when the works reopen in February next, a considerable increase in tbe number of men employed will be required. At the present time there is a large stock of iron on hand at the works.

Messrs IV. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London 31st. ult. as follows:—“Danish butter 186 s ,to 188 s (last week 188 s to 190 s); N.Z. unsalted 186 s to 190 s (184 s to 190 s); N.Z. salted 180 s to 182 s (180 s to 184 s); market slow. Cheese, white Ills to 112 s (112 s to 113 s) ; coloured. 109 s to 110 s (110 sto Ills); market steady. Canadian cheese 110 s to Ills (110 s to 112 s). Anchor brand butter 1865.”

A willing band of workers were last evening busily engaged in decorating the Drill Hall for to-morrow night’s annual hall in aid of the local hospital. A wealth of greenery and hunting lias been tastefully placed round the walls of the big building and it is no exaggeration to say that when the Grand March commences at 8.30 p.m. it will reveal scene that will be voted the best for many years past.

On Saturday next the opportunity will he given of seeing the West Coast representative team in action against Canterbury B team on Cass Suqare. The clash should prove an attractive one. The Coast team lias a strong, fast pack, and the hacks are also solid and fast, and should ho able to give a good account of themselves against the visiting team. It is expected there will he a large attendance present, to witness the, game, which promises to-be an attractive one.

A man named Donald Hoskyn was admitted to the Grey River Hospital yesterday afternoon, suffering from the effects of poisoning. It appears that Hoskyn visted Revington’s Hotel during the afternoon, and about 4 o’clock lie was suddenly taken ill. It being, apparent that the unfortunate man had swallowed something of a poisonous nature, lie was immediately conveyed to the hospital. His condition last night was not considered to he serious.

Edward Griffith, of Hohomi, pleaded guilty at the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday to a charge of having an unregistered gun in his possession on August 21st, Sergeant Smyth stated that defendant received the gun about two years ago (from his brother. He intended leaving shortly for New South Wales, and about three weeks ago he took the gun to the police station to have it registered. It was then discovered that he had had it in possession' for two yo.ors. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay ]2s costs:

The denili occurred yesterday at Cape Fouhvind, of Mr Harry Hall, aged 70. The late Sir Hall was one of the old identities of the West Coast. He was , born in the Holler, and resided in various parts iff the Coast practically during the whole of his.life. He was engaged principally in waggon driving, and in the early days was a well known ligure on the Huller (forge Hoad. He retired from work about five years ago, and resided permanently at Cape Foulwind. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, .Mrs J. Southward (Christchurch), and four sons: Messrs Con llall (Greyinouth), W. Hall (Karamen), Percy Hall (Wanganui) and Bert Hall (Hotorua). The death took place at Kokatahi yesterday afternoon of a sterling coloaist in the person of Mr William Fleming at the advanced age ol 9!i years. The deceased was a native of Bathgate, Glasgow, Scotland, and came to New Zealand in the Storm Cloud, arriving at Dunedin To years ago, lie was a miner, and went to Gabriel’s Gully and Shotover rushes, lie came to Hokitika in 18(55 and was a resident of Dnnoghues for many years. Of late he has been residing at Kokatahi and in spite of his advanced age was in comparatively good health until about a week ago. Deceased leaves one daughter (Mrs Annear, of Nelson), three sons (Air Alexander Fleming and Mr James Fleming, well-known settlers of Kokatahi, and -Mr William Fleming, of tin lainds and Survey Department, u l . Kanieri), -ID grandchildren, and Ilf' great grandchildren. The passing ol the deceased will he regretted bv mam friends, and general sympathy will he extended to the relatives.

A large, and varied assortment ol aprons and overalls in all the latest styles and newest colourings now showing at “Paterson’s”—Advt.

Parisian Ties at “Is lid, easily worth ■ls lid to ds (id. Selling freely.—W. 11. Stopforth.—Advt.

Men! Call and have a glance at our large and varied range of men’s suit ings. The shades are of the very latest and prices within the reach of all. —- W. IT. 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.