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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1928, Page 4

Mr W. J, Straight, of Ruatapu, inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. The amount of freight passed through tlie Otira tunnel from the West Coast last week was 9029 tons, compared with 843.3 tons for the corresponding period in 1927 and 7973 tons in 1926. If you wish to save money purchase your furniture and furnishings at S. Burnett White’s sale in the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt. The weather on Saturday afternoon was gloriously fine and very hot, but inland there was heavy rain, which fell at Kokatahi and also at Lake Ivanieri. There were light showers during the night, but yesterday was fine though the sky was somewhat overcast.

Mr Seddon will be in the Ivumara district to-day, and to-night will address the electors in the Memorial Hall. He will be in suburban Greymouth for Tuesday and Wednesday, and speaks at both Three Mile and Hokitika on Thursday night. The country meeting takes place at 6 o’clock, and the meeting at the Princess Theatre follows at 8.15. His Worship the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) will preside. A country tour adjacent to Hokitika follows on Friday and Saturday.

We stock hosiery that gives satisfaction: Bond’s, Three Queen’s, New City, Three Belles, also the celebrated “ Lady Jane Silk Hose,” in all wanted shades, obtainable at Schroder and Co. —Advt. Paterson's hare opened up a limited number of ladies’ crepe de chine frocks, large size, in colours of fawn, black and navy.—Advt.

Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd. notify a special car is leaving for Waiho tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

The ketch Elsie succeeded in getting out of Okarito this morning after a detention lasting 10 weeks and two days.

Better designs and better values of fine furniture and furnishings. SBurnett White, at the -Soldiers’ Hall. —Ad vt.

The annual meeting of the Kaniori Cricket Club will he.held in the Public Hall on Thursday next at 8 p.m.—H. Wells, Hon. See. —Advt.

“I say the Labour chickens came home to roost in Australia, and they were roosters—all noise and no eggs!” —Mr J. S. Fletcher, Grey Lynn, commenting on the huge losses on Socialistic undertakings in Qu©«nsi:iuu.

Ail important meeting of St. Mary’s Literary and Debating Club will he held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms this (Monday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. A full attendance of members is desired. —Advt.

Complaints have reached us of a number of thefts of small parcels from cars left parked in the streets of an evening, it is to he hoped the offenders will he caught and made an example of.

The phenomenal business in Mishko ■hoots is due to perfect foot comfort, lightness, flexibility and economy in wear. They are the easiest boot to sell, they sell themselves! Many customers say they outwear six, eight, ten and even twelve half soles (leather). Oliver and Duff are sole Westland agents, \

The Kokatahi Tennis Club were unlucky on Saturday for their opening day, as whereas at Hokitika there was a fine hot afternoon, at Kokatahi there was heavy rain which prevented play. Several visitors wlm went out for the opening were entertained at the Public Hall, while others on the way when they ran into heavy rain returned to Hokitika and sunshine.

Some sixteen players had a roll-up on the howling green on Saturday afternoon, and the condition of the playing' area was quite satisfactory. The formal opening ceremony takes place on Saturday afternoon next, at 2.30 p.m. when a full attendance of players and visitors is desired. Afternoon tea will l>e provided, Mrs W. Wilson (wife of the President) being the hostess for the afternoon.

■ The Ruhanga Rowling Club, in glorious weather, opened their season on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large number. Altogether six rinks, or close on fifty players took the green, and the play proved most enjoyable. The green was in perfect condition, playing fast and free, and reflecting upon the club every credit for the pitch of utility to which they have brought it.

The case for Prohibition is to be presented in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening when Mrs Goring (Christchurch) a lady with many years of Hospital work, and Mr Oscar Mcßrine, a leading member of Auckland Waterside Workers will 'lie the speakers. The Deputy-Mayor will preside and doubtless Hokitika citizens will accord the visitors a kindly reception and an impartial hearing.

The m.s. Zingara came across the bar on Saturday just after midday, some three hours after tide, and held on a sandbank at the mouth of the river for some time and then after entering the river found there was not enough water to reach the wharf, which ivas not done till 6 p.m. The work of discharging cargo which consisted of several hundred packages, was commenced.' and then the loading of an outward cargo of timber was continued till midnight. After midnight work was commenced this morning, and then vessel is expected to sail to-night about 11 o’clock.

The death took place on Saturday at the residence, Lower Kokatahi, of Mrs Jane Baird, a well-known resident of the district over a long period of years. The deceased, who was 66 years of age, and a native of Ayr, Scotland, came to the West Coast over forty-eight years ago, settling soon afterwards at Kokatahi with her late husband, who predeceased her by many, years. She was a pioneer of the best type, and many friends throughout Westland will regret to learn of her passing, which followed a brief illness, though she had for some time been in failing health. She leaves a family of four daughters and two sons, the latter being Messrs John Baird, farmer, of Rotomanu, and Matthew Baird farmer, of Kokatahi, while the daughters are Mrs C. H. Rose (Greymouth), Mrs M. Dixon (Kokatahi) and Misses O. and J. Baird (of Lower Kokatahi). The funeral took place this afternoon.

Sale now on of furniture and furnishings. Don’t miss this opportunity. S. Burnett White, at the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

Carpets, rugs, bedroom suites, moquette suites, curtaining, anything and everything in the furniture line, all at greatly reduced prices. S. Burnett White at the Soldiers’ Hall. —Advt.

The latest, in artificial silk coats are just to hand in black, navy and fawns, sizes s.w. and w. Special prices 555, 59s Gd. Obtainable only at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Ladies’ “Radio Nusilk” Hose in nine leading shades, a good quality and long wearing stocking. Wonderful value at 3s lid pair at McKay’s.—Advt.