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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1928, Page 2

Arriving to-day: Latest patterns and shapes in Topnll Caps.—W. H. Stopfortli.—Advt.

Messrs McMahon and Lee, nuctionees, of Reefton, notify that their auction sale of stock arranged for Monday next at Inangahua Junction snleynrds lias been postponed indefinitely.

His Honor Mr Justice Adams, who left on Tuesday morning for Westport, where he held a. brief sitting of the Supremo Court, returned to Hokitika on Wednesday afternoon, and left yesterday morning for Christchurch.

A meeting of ladies and gentlemen willing to assist with the annual Military Ball (October 3rd.) in aid of the funds of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will lie held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Monday night. All willing helpers will bo welcomed.—Advt.

The Westland Acclimatisation Society is holding an important meeting at 7.30 o’clock to-night to meet opossum trappers and glean thenviews regarding the habits of the opossums as affecting bird life and the bush, with a view to formulating a general report to the 'Government on the matter in connection with the desire to see improved breeds of opossums brought into the district and allowed to spread through South Westland.

A concert and dance in aid of Koiterangi school will be held in the Koiterangi Public Hall on Friday Sept. 21st. Items given by school children and Hokitika talent including several Playettes. Music by Ross’s orchestra. Admission to concert and dance 2/6.—Advt. The death of Mi’s Larsen, wife of Mr Charles Ludwig Larsen, occurred at her late residence, Karoro, Greymouth on Wednesday after an illness of a few weeks’ duration. Deceased, who was 75 years of age, was a native of County Tyrone, Irealnd, and had resided on the West Coast for half a century, celebrating her golden wedding in April last. She is survived by her husband, one son Oscar HGreymoiitli), and three daughters, Mesdnmes L. Lee (Greymouth), Nicol and Brittain (Wellington). Legislators are under no illusions regarding tiie c-lmnce of getting any instalment of summer time this session, but a forlorn effort was made in an urgent question from Mr H. G. R. Mason ou Wednesday to ascertain if tho Minister of Internal Affairs intends taking action in accordance with the select committee’s recommendation that legislation might lie passed giving lial'f an hour of summer time. Sir Maui Potnare replied that the Summer Time Bill was a private one and had nothing to do with the Government, therefore lie had not considered it. “ But there is a recommendation from a committee,” was a reminder from Mr M’Combs, who got no reply.

"An anonymous offer of £lO for a prize to the city school which catches the heaviest weight of flies has been made through the Otago Education Board. The matter was considered at tiie meeting of the Board on Wednesday, the chairman . (Mr J. Wallace! staled that a similar competition had been held in America, where some of the schools had gathered enormous weights of flies. “In one school,” said the secretary, “ half a ton was brought in by the pupils.” Before accepting Ihe offer, the Board decided to ask tho headmasters whether they were propared to co-operate.

Just, to linnd, small quantity of Oamnni fancy saddle tweed trousers. Tliis super saddle tweed is famous for lonp wear and appearance. We recommend the above to tradesmen. Ask to see {hem,—W. H. Stopforth. —Advt.

Soo the now liiillinory at McKay’s.— Advt.

Uov. G. Knowles-Sinith will conduct services on Sunday iioxt at lluatapu 11 a.m, ; Wnitulin. 2.30 p.m., and Ross 7

The Hokitika Branch of the Antoinobilo Assn, meets at the County Chambers at 8 o’clock on' Monday evening next, Sept. 24th.

A large congregation attended Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, last evening, when the Rev. J. A. Jcrmyn was inducted to tho clmrgo of tho Parish by tho Right Rev. Bishop Sadlier.

Owing to the Soldiers’ Hall being otherwise engaged on Monday evening, tho usual learners’ dance under the auspices of the Druids’ Lodge will nht lie hold that evening.—Advt.

Tho order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, September 23rd will he as follows: Kokatahi 10 a.in.; Kanieri 8.30 a.in.; Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.m., and 7 p.m.

Eiderdown Quilts in newest colourings, floral pattern cushions rucked with saxe and vicu rose, satin dainty work baskets and palm bowls at Addison’s (call to-day).—Advt.

Just to hand tho latest shades in Knyser Silk Hose. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Tho Druids Annual Ball takes placo in tho Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next, September 26th. Excellent preparations are being made for this annual event which should amply satisfy those attending.

To-morrow evening in tho Soldiers’ Hall a dance- will be tendered to the Cronadan footballers by the Excelsior F.O. Good noor and excellent music. Admission: Gents Is Gd, ladies Is. Dancing at B.3o.—Advt.

Men I Call in and have a chat about our guaranteed Oily Canvas Coats at 555. It will pay you.—W. 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt'.

Men! Our Oily Canvas Coats carry a special guarantee. Ask to see them. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Rev. E. P. Blamires, Methodist General Sunday School Director and Young Pcoplo’s Organiser, will conduct services in St, Paul’s Methodist Church morning and evening and meet tho scholars and Bible Classes in the afternoon on Sunday next. He will also address a united gathering of young peoplo on Monday evening.

Mi- Jack Clarke, the Australian heavyweight wrestler, with “Jerry,” the boxing kangaroo, arrived by this morning’s train from Greymouth. Tonight at the Princess Theatre “Jerry” will be seen in action, arrangements having been made with a local boxer to have a bout during tho programme tonight. Tho bout should prove an attractive and interesting one.

An announcement is made to-day of tho Military BalJ to- ho held at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday, October 3rd. 'Pile function this year is being organised on a. special scale and patrons will include a number of staff officers .from .Ticymouth and Christchurch who will be visiting bore ut that time.

Bofore spring cleaning call at Addisons. We can show you the very latest in curtain nets, floral casements, suitable for bedspreads', shadow tissue, cretonnes, carpets, reversible rugs (all sizes), carpet runners, slip mats and linoleum in all the newest designs. Inspection invited.—Advt. .

“ Just like a scene from a comic film,“ was tho comment o-f one of the witnesses' of a spectacular smash which took place at a street corner in Auckland. The principal performer was a young lady who was making a call in the telephone box. A slight collision between two motor-cars resulted in ono of the vehicles swinging round and crashing into the box, which was knocked from its foundations. The occupant /had the receiver to her ear at the time and, realising the danger of her position, crouched down, escaping with a scutch on the right leg when the box collapsed. She emerged on hands and knees.

We are shewing the advance styles in spring millinery', also exclusive robe lengths in artificial silk dross goods, comprising spots, stripes, and bordered effects. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.