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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1928, Page 4

Everything lor cricket: bats, wickets, halls, leg guards, gloves. Hi t ies right at Varrall’s Sports Depot.—Ailvt. it is understood H.M.S. T) lined in is being dispatched to-morrow Irom \\ elI i ngtoii for Samoa. .Men on leave have I veil recalled and are to report aboard at o.nre. Yesterday Armistice Day was colcbralcd t»v a cliurcli parade ol the Perritonals. Cadets and Girl Guides, headed bv the Town Hand, and special services m tlu> churches. There was a good muster of each corps. At 11 o’cloi k Lhe lireheli tolled lor the tw < minutes silence to lie observed. Tin* weather on Saturday was not ol too promising a nature lor the opening of the tennis season, hut it was possible to carry on in the morning after a delay, owing to several showers, the afternoon being tine, hut a very heavy and cold southerly blew which made the conditions upleasant for both players and onlookers. 'While en route to Westport Irom Grevmouth. on Erdav, the Deader ol the Labour Party, Mr H. E. Holland, figured in a motor accident. Accompanied by Mrs and Miss Holland, he was being driven by Mr P. C. Webb. While going through the B idler Gorge Mr Webb’s ear came into collision with a motor lorry, aml was considerably damaged, but the occupants escaped injury, A lady resident in Bedford terrace, Waipukiiran, on Tuesday received the shock of her life. Hearing a noise in the passage she opened the kitchen door to find a two-year-old bull confronting her. A quickly slammed door was the next item on Hie programme. \ drover appeared on ihc scene only to find that the hull had gone into the bathroom, spoilt the hath, and got pronerly jammed in. The work of extrication took a considerable time. Speaking at Levin on the question of unemployment, lhe Prime Minister said that recently ho had read a speech made in the early ’nineties by the late Mr H. J. fieddon, who had stated that he would not agree to finding work for men at the same vitos of pay as private industry for the reason that it would draw men away from private industry to the work promoted by the State. The rebroadcast by Wellington station, last night of the Cenotaph service in London came through with very good clearness. The short religious service could he followed quitely closely. The hymn “Oh God Our Help ” was sung. There was a short prayer. The Last Post was sounded and the National Anthem was sung. At 2.30 o’clock this morning (N.Z. time) the service in Trafalgar Square was 10broadeasted from 5 SW London. Side-slipping in his trick motorcycling turn in the “Globe of Death side show at the A. and P. Show at Christchurch on Friday, a stunt mot-or-cyclist crashed to the bottom of the “Globe” and sustained severe cuts about the head and face. He was immediately attended by the members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. His condition was not serious. He loft the side show walking, with the support of two friends, hut was in a very dazed state. r I lie “Globe of Death” is a large lattice frame, into which the performers take their mot-or-cycles and. starting slowly in small circles at the bottom of tbe globe, attain gradually a speed which cnnhlos them to loop the loop, and give a spectacular exhibition. Fancy printed art silks, georgettes, "ropes —gay, colourful, diaphanous—• are in great profusion at McKay’s. To the lover of pretty things, their charm will lie most inviting for summer days. Prices most reasonable.—Advt. Tn connection with the Mock Wedding to l»o Hold at St. Andrew’s Hall next Tuesday evening, the bride wishes to notify that she will not accept any presents Those wishing to attend are requested to he seated at 8 o’clock sharp. Tickets arc obtainable from Messrs S. Preston J. King and A. Parkliill or by admission at the door Is. —Advt.

Tlio boacli is railing those days, and no doubt you're finding your present 'ostume worn or faded. Have you seen McKay’s display of the latest in bathing costumes, with and without skirts, and many novel touches of colour in contrasting hands. Bathing cans ton. Advt. “Kapoe Mattresses”—Best Samarang kapoe, single bed i!7s od, double bed 09. s fid. “Sleep Well” Mattresses—bordered and tufted, single bed CDs fid, double bed S-ls. The l>est mattress produced. Tvapoo pillows &s lid 'and Is lid at McKay’s.—Advt. Traced aprons make quite a nice gift to your friends. Children’s, ladies’ or maids’ sizes now on hand at I‘aterson’s.—Advt. If you want the best quality vinegar money can buy, you must stipulate Sliarland’s Table Vinegar. Accept no ot her.—Advt. Carpets, rugs, bedroom suites, inoquette suites, curtaining, anything and everything in the furniture line, all at greatly reduced prices. S. Burnett White at the Soldiers’ Hall. —Advt.

New season, tennis balls 3s and 4s fid pa:r at Ynmill's Sports Depot.—Advt. Attention is directed to those interested in the sale of Section 209 Koiterangi containing 1(J0 acres freehold, together with 9o acres of river bed frontage which will bo offered on behalf of the estate of the late Mrs Maud Moynihan by public auction tomorrow at noon in Messrs \V. .JeHneS and Co’s sale rooms Hokitika.

The friends of Mr W. J. Farrar to the number of about .SO met on Saturday afternoon in the Commercial Koom at Kellers Hotel to wish him farewell on his departure from Hokitika. Apologies were received from Messrs H. Tv. Michel, n. J. Evans, T. E. Y. Seddon, and \Y. D. Mack ivy. r l he Mayor (Mr (J. A. Perry') presided and in proposing the toast of Mr Farrar’s health and future welfare, referred to his 14 years residence in this town and to the universal regret at his leaving. A number of speakers voiced this regret in sincere language, testifying to the universal esteem in which he was held by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr Farrar leaves for Creymouth this afternoon and we understand a very handsome armchair will follow him there as a token of the esteem of his friends. “'Hie College” tennis racket, suitable for beginners. Ids each, at Yar-i-all’s Sports Depot. Novell Street.— Advt. Sufferers from hay 'fever will enjoy speedy relief bv inhaling “Nazol.” A unique, never-failing remedy. 60 doses for Is Gd.—Advt. New Linoleum Designs, reduced prices—Os Gd Ss 3d, 8s lid per yard; 12ft. wide 19s Gd and 21s yard at McKay’s.—Advt. For sporting rifles, shot guns and ammunition, try J. Brown and Co. Only the best stocked. —Advt.