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Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1928, Page 4

Sunday, Oct. 21st. is tho anniversary of the death of Lord Nelson. Your opportunity is coming. Accept it. S. Burnett "White at flic Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

A mooting of Mr Secldon’s election committee will be held to-night at 7.30 o’clock.—Advt.

Service will he hold in the ltoss Methodist Church on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m.

Flags were flying at half-mast on the Government Buildings and Post Office to-day in memory of the late Dowager Empress of Russia (Queen Alexandra’s sister).

Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd. notify a soecial excursion to-morrow to Waiho Gorge, returning on Monday evening. Special fares and hotel tariff.

Men 1 We measure for dinner -suits, full dress suits, overcoats etc. —W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Mr B. Cropp wishes to notify patrons that his car service between Koitc-rangi-Kokatahi-Hokitika will not run on Monday, Labour I>ay.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish" oil Sunday, Oct. 21st. is as fallows:—Kokntnhi 10 a.m. Kanieri 8.30 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Mr S. Burnett White, home furnisher, of Greymouth notifies he is making a display of furniture and house-furnishings at the Soldiers’ Hall from Friday next, Oct. 26tn.

At Addington Stock Sales on Wednesday a line of fat cattle for Mr W. F. Died rich, of Ivokatahi, topped the market, 15 steers selling at £lB to £2l 17s Gd (average £2O).

Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony, hold your orders and buy at the Soldiers’ Hall. Unprecedented sale of furniture and furnishings. S. Burnett White.—Advt.

- A Sewell Street resident complains of the well-worn condition of the footpath pedestrians have to use and the fact that in rainy weather, there is so much water held on the footpath, making walking very unpleasant. A little attention by the authorities, it is explained, would be appreciated by users of the path.

Addison’s are right up-to-date with men’s wear and the new season’s goods will prove popular in style and price. “See our window display of shirts.” There is quite a demand for this line so call e’arlv or ring 89* —Advt.

Men 1 What about a new bat for Ihe races. We are landing our new stock of Borsalinos and Stetson’s today. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that che due date of payment of Land Tax o>r the current year is on Wednesday, the 7th. day of November, 1928-, and that the demands will be posted on or about the 31st. day of October.

Furnishings that will blend with your home, “We have them,” Curtain nets, casements, sofa and hearth rugs, runners, eiderdown quilts and linoleum, in attractive designs. Call to-day. Addison’s, phone 89.—Advt.

The Kokatalii Tennis Club’s 'Ball in the Public Hall on 'Wednesday evening suffered somewhat in the attendance, owing to the very inclement weather experienced. There was a very fair attendance in spite of this and the functions passed off successfully and proved very enjoyable. Capital music was supplied by Ross’s Orchestra and the ladies committee provided.a dainty supper.

The Kanieri Tennis Club will hold a grand ball in the Public Hall, Kanieri. on Monday Oct. 22nd. (Labour Day). Music by Ross’ Orchestra. Admission, gentlemen 3s, ladies 2s.—Advt.

Tlie death of Mr Peter Hansen, of Harihari, took place this morning at the resilience of his . son. Deceased was a native of Denmark, and 75 years of age. [For many' yfears he resided at Woodstock where he was engaged as a carrier. He was a well known figure of Ahe district, honoured by all who knew him, and a sterling colonist. His wife predeceased him before he left Woodstock to take up farming pursuits at Harihari. He leaves a family of three daughters (Miss 'Polly Hansen, at Harihari, Mrs D. A. Roberts, of Evans Creek, and Sister Mary Vincent, of the Convent. Auckland) and three sons (Peter, at Harihari, Edgar, at Waiho, and Richard, at Sydney). Two sons made the great sacrifice in the War.

The body of Frederick Geo. Hoyle, a well-known steward on vessels trading to the West Coast, was found on Tuesday morning, lying in the floating basin at the Westport wharf. Hoyle had been staying at the Royal Hotel, and at about 10 o’clock on the previous evening called at a house on the Vestport beach. An examination of the body was made by Dr Foote, and revealed a fracture of the base of the skull. Whether this was the result of a blow by someone or from a fall from the wharf on to a stringer or some other hard substance, was not known. Deceased had been wearing an overcoat. topcoat, and bat, but all these were missing when the body was found. He was a, native of Ilfracombe, Devon, 32 years of age, and had discharges showing bad he had served as a steward on the s.s. Essex, Tvoniata. Waipahi and Oremiki, most recently on the last-named steamer. An inquest was opened l>v Mr E'. R. Fox. Coroner, when evidence of identification was taken.

New Fadeless Curtain Nets—ls Sd, Is lid, 3s lid yard at McKay’s.—Advt.