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Hokitika Guardian, 18 September 1928, Page 2

Thu Conservator of Forests notifies 'an area of timber is open for purchase bv tender. The Colonial Sugar Company has announced that the prices of all grades of raw and refined sugars will he reduced by 10s per ton from Monday, September 1", with the exception of tablet and icing sugars, which remain unaltered. At tho Soldiers’ Hall, on Thursday night'the Westland Competitions Society will tender a social to the competitors at the recent festival, and tho principal trophies won at the function, will he presented. All competitors will he admitted free and a small charge will lie made to the general public. Some vocal and instrumental items will be given and slipper will be served, with a dance to lollmv.

The School Fair, which takes place to-morrow afternoon at the State School grounds, commencing at d o’clock will give the opportunity to many parents to view the considerable improvements made to the grounds during the year as a result of the financial result oif last year’s successful function. The gathering to-morrow is In raise further funds for this purpose and flic improvement, ol school amenities so that any assistance given will he for a worthy object and it will show that the action of the Committee and teaching staff has the approval of the parents and others interested. The scholars have been busy during l lie last few days and there "will lie an attractive display, while afternoon tea will also be available. All interested should show their interest by attending the gathering and assisting a worthy object.

For spring wear we are opening new costumes, coats, jumpers, hosiery, scarves, and neckwear. Inspection invited,—Scltrodey mi 4 Co, —Adyt.

Sco the new millinery at McKay's.— Advt.

The Westland Breweries LUI. tiro inviting tipjjlic-tiLions for the position of Secretary-Accountant and of traveller. Applications close on Oct. Ist.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entics for their auction sale at Kokntahi Saleyards on Friday, Sept. 28th. at

The Registrar of the University of Mow Zealand notifies applications for the various examinations mentioned are receivable not later than Oct. Ist.

A reminder is given to those interested in the auction sale to-morrow afternoon in the Mart, when Messrs V. Jeffries and Co. will sell a quantity of furniture, produce, ladies' woollen and silk hose, poultry etc.

Tho Kumnra Fire Brigade Ball at the Memorial Hall, Kiimara, on Friday evening attracted a large attendance from all round the-district and proved highly successful from every standpoint.

The weather last night,, continued rough and stormy and this morning showed no improvement. The wind had dropped a little but the gale continued from the north, heavy ra.in falling. Just/before noon there was a thunderstorm, the lightning being very vivid.

Jn connection with the Competition Social on Thursday, the Committee will be glad if performers will come prepared to render a few items for the entertainment of those present. The wives of the Committee will meet at 2,30 on Thursday afternoon to make t.he supper arrangements. The unclaimed prize money and trophies won in the com,petitions will ho presented during the evening. The function will commence a.t 8 o’clock.

In connection with the invitation extended by the Westland Progress League to the distinguished aviators now in Auckland to “drop in” to Westland, l>r Teichelmnnn, president of the Longue, has been informed by Mr Y\ . Newman, of Newman’s Motors Ltd. that'the firm will he delighted to place a,ny ears required at tho disposal of the visitors to see as much as possibc of Westland during their stay here. They would be met, if necessary, at Arthur’s Pass and brought through to Hokitika, in quick time.

On Friday night, -Mrs Warren, wife of Mr J. Warren, of the Exchange Hotel, Beefton, was found dead in bed, a couple of homo* after retiring. The deceased had not complained at any time, and apparently was quite well. The late Mrs Warren was 48 years of age, and a native of New South Wales. Before coming to New Zealand she resided in Victoria. She arrived in Recftnn district with Iter husband in 11)07. A husband and family of lour daughters and one sou are left.

During a stock sale at Kaitnia last week. Mr Edward Panther, a wellknown farmer of Victoria Valley, had. a narrow escape from death, states the “New Zealand Herald.” lie was standing on the rails of a cattle pen when a rail collapsed and he fell on to the horns of a cow in the pen. The frightened animal tossed its head violently and a horn was driven between the unfortunate man’s ribs, narrowly missing the heart. Mr Panther was removed to the Kaitnia Hospital, and his condition was reported to be satislactory.

,i lie death occurred yesterday of Mr Thomas CWv. at the' residence of his sister, Mrs Spencer, South Beach. The late Mr Casev, who was a native ol County Limerick, Ireland, was one o', the early pioneers to reach these shores and had attained the age'of 86 years. Leaving Ireland when quite a lad, lie arrived in Victoria in 1861. lie billowed mining there for some years, subsequently coming to the Coast on the outbreak of the gold rush, and working at l-lokitika and surrounding mining districts. He also followed mining in Keefton lor a time, subsequently returning to Australia. About seven years ago he returned to the Coast, and resided with his sister at South Bench, enjoying good health until a few weeks ago.

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

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

30 pieces of 6ft. and 12 ft. wide linoleum also 6ft. inlaid linoleum, just arrived, duty free. New prices 6 ft. (I/(i. 8/6 and 8/11 ; 6 ft. inlaid 11/G a yard ; 12l't. wide, 19/6 a yard at McKay’s.—Advt, v

Record sales in whitebait netting. Over three hundred yards sold for the month of August. Ask to see our 80iii. netting. A special cash price of 2s Cd per yard.—lV. 11. Stopfprth, mercer. —Advt.