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Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1928, Page 4

The Westland County Council is arranging to start a small work in South Westland where Evans Road is to lie extended to meet the requirements of the local settlers.

The latest novelties now opening in white and embroidered supper cloths, tray cloths', cushion covers. 36 x 36 tray cloths from 2s 9d. 42 x 12 at 3s (id, 50 x 50 3s lid to 7s 6d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Excellent progress continues to he made with the restoration of the buildings made at the Hokitika racecourse. The enlarged stand has a very eomino-i-.ous appearance, and should meet demands excellently. In addition there is extra standing room in front of the stand whence a good view of the course will be available. The administrative quarters are roomy and convenient. and the new tea room is also of a satisfactory size. The changes made permit the bird cage being enlarged. A new ambulance room is being added to the buildings and will he outfitted with all necessary requirements. Altogether the new quarters provided for public, competitors and officials should prove very satisfactory and ensure the smooth running of the meetings as heretofore.

Service will lie held in the Ross Methodist Church on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m.

Thu monthly service of the Presbyterian Church will he held at Ruatapu on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock.

Messrs McMahon and Lee notify an important auction sale of stock, cattle and sheep at Totara Flat Yards on Wednesday, Nov 21st. at noon.

Rev. Nelson Wright will conduct service at Koitcrangi at 10 a.in. and Kokatahi 11.30 a.in. on Sunday next, Nov. 18th.

The order of masses and devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday next will be as follows: Kokatahi 10 a.in., Kaniori 8.30 a.in., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m, and 7 p.m.

The licensing vote at Greenstone was Continuance 7, State Control 1, Prohibition 2. 'The vote at Goldsborough was: Continuance 22, State Control 0, Prohibition 4.

A Masonic Church Service will he held on Sunday evening, members of Pacific and Kilwinning Lodges and visiting brethen being requested to meet at Kilwinning Lodgeroom at 0.30 p.m.

The ball in the Albert Hall, Ruatapu on Wednesday evening next promises to he a great success. Patrons wants will he well attended to and nothing will be left undone. 1 The music will he supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra under the able direction of the Highmaster.

The following will represent the Hokitika Cricket Club in a match against Ruatapu at Ruatapu on Sunday. Play to commence at 1 o’clock sharp.:—J. Turner, C. J. King, E. Lewis. F. Stapleton, Cockcroft, .J. Keller, 1). Diedrich. J. Dale, J. Cooper, W. Koch, R. King, A. Thomas, R. Nightingale. Players to leave at 12 o’clock sharp. Any player unable to play please notify the secretary at once.

Four bullocks - belonging to a herd owned by Mr A. W. Montgomerie, of Wanganui, and in the charge of Mr H. Coe, drover, were electrocuted at Bulls last week through coming into contact with a broken electric-power wire. The drover had a lucky escape, as lie was quite at loss to account for the beasts dropping dead, and in seeking the cause did not at first notice the live wire on the grass. Fortunately he became aware of it in time to avoid coining into contact with it.

The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Mrs Jackson, wife of Mr Thomas Jackson, Clirist'•luircli Road. Deceased was a native of Hau 1-lau and 53 years of age. She was a daughter of Mr John Marks, of Kanieri. She leaves a husband and family of two daughters (Mrs Phillipson, of Jackson, and Miss Nellie Jacksum and three sons (Thomas, William, and Allan) and also three sisters (Mrs Jones, of Palmerston North, Mrs Millar, of Feilding, Mrs Neilsongof Blenheim), and two brothers (Mr John Marks, of Kanieri, and Mr Thomas, of Christchurch).

During tlio past couple of weeks or so the swimming pool at the Municipal Baths has heen under repair. It passed out of the hands of Mr Hcatherley, the contractor for the repairs, yesterday. The baths present quite a changed appearance. The whole of the surface of the concrete was cleaned and redressed. Damaged or cracked parts had .special attention and the outflow was cleared. In re-concreting and surfacing the baths in a white material, a marked improvement was effected by rounding off all corners and the bottom connection with the sides. The whole has heen finished off in a white colour, and when the clear, clean water was pumped in yesterday, reflected a new and very pleasing sight. The baths were available for use to-day, and in the present attractive state are sure to he rushed. The cleanly appearance is practically as effective as tiling, and certainly less expensive. The youngsters particularly will bo revelling in the baths during this season, and it is expected that adult patrons will also increase in number. Arrangements are in band to hold a sports opening with a view to raising money to assist in the payment for the cost of the improvements just carried out so successfully.

Direct from the manufacturers: new shipment of floorcloths and linoleums in the latest designs and colourings; all marked at our well known keen prices. Also all sizes in “ Pabc-o and Floortex Squares ” the new floor covering.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Keep your children free from worms (live them Wade’s Worm Figs. Absolutely effective. Pleasant to take.—

The bench is calling these days, and no doubt you’re finding your present costume worn or faded. Have you seen MeTCav’s display of the latest in bathing costumes, with and without skirts, and many novel touches of colour in contrasting bands. Bathing caps too. Advt.