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Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1928, Page 2

Mails which left Wellington on 14th August, per 11.M.5. Maunganui, via ’Frisco, arrived at London on 11th September.

St. Mary’s Spring Show will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday, September 2Gth. As this is the first show of its kind to be held here for a number of years, great interest should lie aroused. Schedules and entry forms may lie obtained at Turner’s Fruit Mart from to-morrow onwards.

Miss Lynn of the District High School staff, who resigned recently, is giving up her scholastic career, it is understood, to take up Y.W.C.A. work in Canterbury. Very general regret is being expressed at the loss of Miss Lynn’s services locally in various directions.

A further reminder is given to residents who can offer accommodation to the Fire Brigade in connection with the visit of a large body of firemen in February next. Assistance in the direction indicated is necessary to supplement the hotel and boarding-house accommodation and private persons should notify the brigade secretary this week as to their capability to help.

Yesterday the boys of the fifth nod sixth standards of the State School were taken to Lake ICanieri by Mr A. C. Armstrong, Chairman of the School Committee, who is also Chairman of the Hatchery Committee. The object of the visit was to interest the lads in fish culture and the preservation of bird life. An interesting study oi fish hatching was possible as over three hundred thousand brown trout ova are at present under treatment at the hatchery.

Mr AY. D. Murray, of Greymouth, received nows of tho sudden death of his father, at Qrnnity, yesterday .morning. Deceased was 78 years of age, and one of the pioneers of the coal mining industry in the Duller district, having occupied the positions of manager to the Westport Coal Co., Denniston and Granity mines, and Seddonville State mines. The late Mr Murray took a great interest in music, and was at one time one of New Zealand's best known singers. He leaves four sons Thomas (AVhangarei), Aleck (Ngakawau), Charles (Seddonville), and William (Greymouth), and one daughter. Isabel (Blanket Nurse, AVestport).

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

Oilskin and canvas coats, leggings, buttcrflys, roadmen's capes and souwester hats for men, youths and boys, Men’s coats 37s Gd, youths 30s, boys 22s 6d at McKay's.—Advt. Woods’ Groat Peppermitit Jure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Messrs O. E. Meredith Ltd. draw attention to latest produce quotations.

The annual ball of the Kumara Firo Brigade will he held in tho Memorial Hall Kumara to-morrow (Friday) evening

Men! Ask to see tho very latest in semi-stiff collars, ' Vitaflex, Arawcl. Hood, Singkvfon, Climax etc.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A meeting of the trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will take place on Monday next, Sept. 17th. at 2.30

Captain Barnes of the local branch of the Salvation Army would he pleased to receive children’s clothing, hoots and shoes for several deserving people, lie will call for same.

A depot in aid of the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club will be held in the shop at the corner of Revell and Stafford Streets on Saturday afternoon and evening.—Advt.

An excursion train leaving Hokitika at 4.0 a.nf. on Saturday, will run to Christchurch to enable those desirous of going to see the 3rd test match, N.S.W. r. N.Z. Refreshments will he obtainable at the usual places on route. Tickets for tho excursion obtainable only at the Rendezvous, Revell St.

The death of Mrs Sarah Savage, wifo of Mr William Savage, occurred suddenly early yesterday morning at her late residence “Busholm,” Matai. Tho late Mrs Savage, who was a native of Somerset, England, was 68 years of age, and had resided with her husband at Matai for the past four yen Ts. She is survived by her husband, and one son (who resides at Matai). One, son, who saw service in the Great War, died about two years ago.

Record sales in whitebait netting. Over tluoo hundred yards sold for the month of August. Ask to see our 80in. netting. A special cash price of 2s 6d per yard.—W. H. Stopfortli, mercer. —Advt.

An all-star programme will he staged for the final performance of tho Reveille to-night. Thirty-three numbers will lie presented, including the cream of the production, as against 25 numbers on the first night. it is understood that for the closing scene the course followed in Christchurch will be repeated, where according to the “Star,” every seat in the Theatre Royal on Saturday, evening,' upstairs and down, was hooked for the fiiteenth and final performance of our “ Our Reveille.” Besides the unreserved seats, the family circles and the boxes were packed to the. utmost. The audience was, for .Christchurch, unusually demonstrative, and the closing scene, when from the stage and tho auditorium the performers threw coloured streamers in every direction, was one of the brightest seen in the theatre.

Two Blackball residents, Messrs Harry Wootton and James Gourlay, had a miraculous escape' on Tuesday afternoon. They were motoring from Blackball to Kokiri, when the steering goair of tho car got out of control at a point on the road about three miles from the latter township, with the result that the car plunged over the bank, turning two somersaults and landing upside down against an old tree which checked its further descent into a deep gully. Owing to wet weather tho side curtains were drawn. Both of the occupants, who were imprisoned in the car, were pinned underneath, but they escaped without a scratch. The car was badly wrecked, the body being smashed and one of the wheels wrenched off. Tho vehiolo .was owned by Messrs Wootton and J. Howarth, of Blackball, who purchased it second-hand only a few days ago. It was not insured.

On Saturday evening last at the l'ublic Hall, Kokatahi, the annual meeting of members of the KokatahiKoiterangi Winter Show was held, there being a. good attendance present, and the President (,Mr W. A. Jamieson) being in the chair. The Secretary (Mr T. Ecclesfield) presented the report and balance sheet for the year, which had ended with a satisfactory' credit balance. The report referred to the successful show held earlier in the year. The chairman referred at some length to the recent show, eulogising the work of all who had assisted in carrying it to a successful conclusion, specially tributing the work of their secretary. Others present joined in the discussion and were equally laudatory. The report and balance sheet were adopted. A general discussion followed in which various matters tending towards improvement of minor details at future shows were voiced and tho suggestions were noted for attention later. Consideration was given to a suggestion for the extension to the Public Hall by the addition of a supper room the whole length of the building, which would give added space for the next show, and could he devoted to the fancy work to enable a better view of what is always an attractive display. Definite action will be decided on later. The election of officers resulted in their re-election as follows: —President, Mr W. A. Jamieson; Treasurer, Mr J. Monk | Secretary, Mr T. Ecclesfield; Auditor, Mr It. Drummond; General Committee, Messrs J. Fleming, 11 ■ Drummond, 0. Marshall, G. Monk, D. Smith, 11. Harcourt, jnr., E. Cron, D. "Weir; Mesdames Marshall, Smith, Jones, Ecclesfield and Miss A. 1' leming.

“Laddafre” Hose high pannel strengthened art silk ladies hose, good looking, fine wearing line in sixteen new shades, regular prices 4s lid, McKay’s Special Price 2s Gd pair.—Advt.