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Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1928, Page 4

A reminder is given of the meeting of supporters rtf Mr J. O’Brien at Rinni to-night- at 8 o’clock. Tlie Practical [Musical Examinations of the Associated Board of -Music will probably be hold about- the tilth. Nov. A notice of thanks, from the members of the Andrewcs family appears in this issue. Better designs and better values of fine furniture and furnishings. 8. Burnett White, at the Soldiers’ Hall. —Advt, The goads train from Christchurch yesterday was delayed owing to a wash away below Qtarama. hut the necessary repairs were effected to allow of the trains to run. though there was some delay. To-day trains are running as usual. Two freehold sections containing 1 rood 39 perches in McMillan’s Esate and situated in Sale Street were sold by public auction at noon to-day by W. .Jeffries and Co. and after keen competition were bought by Mr R. Renton. Yesterday the easterly continued blowing all day and with rising dust travelling down the roads leading from the hills the conditions were somewhat unpleasant, though the day was fine. The hills were clouded over all day and the indications were, that on the Canterbury side the conditions were wet and unpleasant, that -were fully borne out by advice received of unpleasant weather conditions. The Hokitika Lawn Tennis Club opening day will be on Saturday next. Nov. 3rd. Members of other clubs have boon invited. Tn the morning, commencing sit 9.30 o’clock a tournament for junior members will he. held and junior girl members are asked to bring a plate. In the afternoon the usual mixed doubles tournament will ho hold for senior members. Ladies are reminded of the general afternoon tea day.—Advt. The last two nights have given very fine sunset displays. On Tuesday evning the colouring was very bright and scattered clouds took on wonderful changing linos of the brightest of colours, changing to deepening and more sombre shades in very few moments. Last night there was another veiv attractive display in all shades of yellow near tlie western horizon, with dark purples among the clouds towards tin* east. Altogether the sight on both nights was very fine and attracted much attention. The Gold Development Corporation. LtcL, of Dunedin, a company to worka claim of IoS acres on the Five-mile Beach at Oknrito. in South "Westland, has been floated. The prospectus was issued last Thursday, and the* whole issue of 120.000 shares of os each, was fully subscribed before mid-day on Monday. The claim, 'which has always bean consLderd ijicli. was acquired about two years ago by the Gold Development Corporation, and has since been exhaustively tested with a Keystone drill, and more recently by means of a small hydraulic elevating plant, the pressure water for the ole ’■'llting jot and nozzle being sunplied by high-lift centrifugal pumps driven l>v petrol engines of TO horse-power. The prospecting operations, on which the sum of £IBOO was expended, were carried out- under the supervision of Mr R. T. Stewart, hydraulic and mining engineer, of Dunedin. A largely attended meeting convened on short notice, was held in A rein tosh’s CTi’ib Room last evening to organise an entertainment foi the funds of the Fire Brigade demonstration to lie held here next year. Superintendent Mclntosh explained that "Miss Duff had kindly offered to organise an entertainment to assist ihe funds. In all about £-100 would ram ire to he raised locally and the present effort was a beginning. Miss Duff was appointed organiser and directress: Miss Gicsc, pianistc; Messrs Lynn and Brooks, stage managers and Mr D. J. Evans, business manager. The second week in December was selected as the time for presentation. the entertainment to be in the nature of a comedy revue in two parts. Miss Duff said the Black Hand Orchestra would assist with, incidental music, and thought with the talent available a very attractive programme could be prepared. Miss Dud insisted on regular and punctual attendance at practices fixed for Monday and Thursday evenings. From the interest displayed last night, there being an attendance of 40 ladies and gentlemen, there should he every prospect of an entertainment of outstanding merit being presented. Further particulars will Ihe given latei. Paterson's have opened up a limited number of ladies’ crepe do chine frocks, large size, in colours of fawn, black and navy.—Advt.

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