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Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1928, Page 2

The annual concert and hall in aid of the Kanieri State School will he hold on 'Wednesday,' October 31st. Music by Ross’s Orchestra.

Albert It. Cropp notifies, that he lias commenced a Koiterangi-Hokitika Car service, ami will announce running hours at a, later date.—Advt.

No exact examination has been made of tlie amount of petrol used in the Tasman flight by the Southern Cross, hut FCiglit-Lieutemnit K’lm statqd that the amount was about four hundred gallons.

His Honor Mr Justice Adams arrived from Greymouth last evening and is staying at Keller’s Hotel .His Honor presides a at sitting of the Supreme Court on Monday morning at 10.3(1 o'clock.

Stock dealt with at the Greymouth borough, abattoirs during September was as follows: Cows 32, bullocks 165, sheep 504, pigs 21, halves -14. During the same period 3 cows and 2 bullocks were condemned ins unfit Jfor human consumption. The fees collected for the month amounted to .6110 2s 3d.

.Mr Seddon M.P., has received the following letter front the Minister of Education regarding the Kumara School:—“f have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th ultimo advsing me of the destruction by fire of the Kumara School on the 25t.1i idem. I note that incendiarism is suspected, and that the police are making inquiries. Tlio Canterbury Education Board has, in the meantime, been requested to make the. best arrangements possible f''o.r refuting; a fuiildiiig to continue the instruction of the scholars until the school is replaced. No doubt the Canterbury Board is preparing a plan of a new building and an estimate oif tliei cost. As soon as this comes to hand, the matter will receive prompt attention.”

The amount of information on meteorological subjects furnished on request to private individuals and Government Departments, states the annual report of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research shows a marked increase. The Director of Meteorological Services, Dr. ICidson, states that the most urgent need of the meteorological service in Now Zealand is the establishment of properly equipped stations, on permanent sites with satisfactory exposure snd the ensuring of continuity of observations. A beginning could then be made of tbe collection of homogeneous and reliable data such as are needed in connection with an ever-increasing number of roeial activities. The accomplishment of til is object in a young country where there are few leisured men and where towns are growing rapidly is a difficult matter, which cannot be brought about, at once It' will not be possible at all without the interest and assistance of local bodies ami individuals.

“As organiser of this flight, 1 was delighted to meet Sir Uenrv Wigram” said Plight-Lieutenant T. P. TJIm at Christchurch on Thursday evening. IVeutemint Clin expressed himself in the terms of highest admiration of ■ "f?at services to aviation that Sir Henry had performed in New Zealand. “It is remarkable to,think,” ho said, “that hut for this grand old man of yours, there would probably have been no aerodrome siutable for the Southern Cross to land on in New Zealand. I trust that the fine example that Sir Henry has set will not be lost on the rest of New Zealand. As with everything else aviation needed a father in New Zealand, some genuine enthusiast who had the means to hack up his enthusiasm. You, in Christchurch were fortunate in possessing that man. It was a real pleasure to .meet Sir Henry, and both Squadron-Commander Smith and myself will look back on this afternoon’s meeting as one of the great events of our flying careers,

Seo the new millinery at McKay’s.— Advt.

Participants in the Reveille can obtain copies of the Souvenir booklet on application to Mr 11. Lynn jeweller. All accounts against the Westland Sub-Union must he rendered before 8 p.m. on Monday noxt.

The Municipal Rand programme which was postponed last week wd take place to-morrow afternoon, weather permitting, on Cass Square.

Save money in men’s box shirts, best makes at McKay’s.—Advt.

Messrs AVI Jeffries and Co. notify an auction sale of furniture ami effects in the mart on Wednesday next at 2..10 p.m.

The social to the competitors tendered hy the Westland Competitions Society will ho hold at the Soldiers’ I lit 11 next Thursday night. Particulars will ho advertised later.

Men! Ask to see the very latest in semi-stiff collars, Vitaflex, Arawel. Hood, Singleton, Climax etc.—W. If. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Mrs A. Ingram, dressmaker, of Fitsherbert Street, wishes to notify customers that she will resume dressmaking from .Monday next, September 17th, —Advt.

The many friends of Airs F. Orr, who was taken ill suddenly yesterday, and who underwent an operation successfully last evening, will he pleased to know that she is progressing favourably.

New spring frocks, cardigans, jumpers, etc. now showing at McKays.— Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify the sale of the dairy herd of Mr Howard Reynolds on the fanp Waitaha on Wednesday, 26th. September at 11 n.m. Particulars appear in this issue.

The railway excursion to Christchurch this morning carried 250 passengers from Hokitika and the total on the train leaving Greymouth was over 700. The train arrives back at Hokitika to-morrow morning at 2 o’clock.

Following the heavy rain on Thursday night and yesterday morning a considerable flood came down the river yesterday afternoon, which has caused a. considerable improvement in the bur. The flood has run out this morning.

A concert and danco in aid of Koitcrangi school will he held in the Koiterangi Public Hall on Friday Sept. 21st. Items given by school children and Hokitika talent including several PJaycttes. Music l>y Ross’s orchestra. Admission to concert and dance 2/(1. —Advt.

The English team to tour Australia is:—A. P. F. Chapman (captain), .1. C. White (vice-captain), D It. Jardine ,1. R. Hobbs. H. Sutcliffe,*. Tyldsley W. 11. Hammond, M. W. jl’ate, M. Leyland, IT. Larwood, L. Ames, A. P. Freeman, E. Hendren, C. P. Mead, G. Duckworth, S. J. Staples and G. Geary.

Four new ranges of window curtain laces in fancy art silk and cotton. Prices 1/8. 1/11, 2/11 to 6/11 yard at McKays.—Advt.

It is understood the local branch of the Plunket Society will receive upwards of CIOO from the 1328 Reveille which closed so successfully on Thursday night, Yesterday Mrs Butler specially thanked Air Lints for his splendid efforts and the consideration shown the society. Mr Lints left today eu route for Dunedin.

Mr 'r. A. Johnston, District Kngineer of the Public Works Department, left yesterday on an official visit to the Tiir south, and will travel as far us Ukmu. ,It is understood the Department is doing all it can to push on the bridging of the rivers. Recently bridge sites were surveyed at all the crossings considered urgently necessary.

30 pieces of 6ft. and 12 ft. wide linoleum also (Jit. inlaid linoleum, just arrived, duty free. New prices (> ft. 6/6, 8/6 and 8/11; 6 ft. inlaid 11/6 a yard; 12ft. wide, 19/6 a yard at AlcKny’s.—Advt.

All reservations were hooked in advance yesterday for the day excursion train to Christchurch, which left at 4 o’clock this morning. Some 250 left from here, many of whom purpose seeing the “ Southern Cross.” Some intending travellers who were unable to obtain seating accommodation, now purpose visiting Christchurch about the time of the projected departure of the " Southern Cross.” Doubtless if special trains were arranged many additional people would travel.

Record sales in whitebait netting. Over three hundred yards sold for the month of August. Ask to see our 80in. netting. A special cash price of 2s Cd per yard.—AY. IT. Stopforth, mercer. —Advt.

A proven remedy for coughs and aolds—Nnzol. Take a few drops on sugar at the first si"n of a cold. Price Is fid,—Ad-t.