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Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1929, Page 4

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of alterations to the Groymoiith-Ilokitika train service for !)th. Febnuuv. Tenders are invited for the erection of an elevated reinforced concrete tank at the .Mental Hospital, Hokitika. Tenders close on Feb. 19th. Best values at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot for attache cases and school lunch boxes, in all sizes. Prices from Is 6d to 10s each.—Advt. Air C. AVoolhou.se, Lower Kokatahi, has a car leaving to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at 7 a.m. for Totara Flat Sale, and has room for two more passengers. ’Phone AVoolhou.se, Lower Kokatahi. The total rainfall recorded at Arthur’s Pass for January, amounted to 20.00 in. for sixteen days, and the lorresponding period last year shows 9 points on two days. The maximum fa I on any one day was 7.88 in. on me 11 tli. The West Coast stock train for Addington to-day carried over 10(H) lambs from all parts eif the district between South Westland and Inangnlma, there being 27 double-decked trucks eng; god !i) convey the consignment. Thor • was also six trucks of cattle and one of pigs in the train. .Messrs AY. AVeddcl and Co. Ltd., advise dated London the Ist instant, as follows:—Danish butter, 190 s to 192 s Clast, week 18.8 s to 190 s); New Zealand, unsalted, IBos to 190 s (180 s to 191 s)• New Zealand, salted, 181 s to 181 s (182 s to 18.|s); market quiet. New Zealand cheese, white. 92s (last week 925); New Zealand cheese, coloured, 94s to 95s (94s to Bos); market quiet. Canadian cheese, white. 108 s to 112 s (108 s to 112 s): Canadian chees'% coloured, IOGs to 110 s (IOGs to 110 s). The' usual peace and quiet of a cricket match were broken at Hagloy Park. Christchurch on Saturday afternoon when a swarm of bees invaded the northern part of the cricket ground. The intruders were in large numbers and were in battle formation. Their appearance, caused consternation and ili,'order. The players on 'No. 3 wicket Hod, and the occupants of the pavilion showed a sudden preference for the wide open spaces. The bees, evidently satisfied with their easy conquest, changed their course, disappearing among the trees. Their retreat was (he signal for the return of onlookers and players. Special value in fountain pons, writin sets, pen and pencil sets, in strong boxes and pencil eases procurable at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Rcvell St.— Advt. At the Alagistrate’s Court, Greymouth. yesterday. Frederick William Bennett, a miner of Brunnerton, was charged before Air AV. Aleldrum. S.AL, with having on November IGtb at Greymouth. being already married, gone through the form of marriage with Ivv Glen at the office of the Registrar of Alarriages. thereby committing the crime of bigamy. Accused was further charged with making a false declaration for the purpose, of procuring a. Registrar's certificate under the Marriage Act. 1908. After hearing evidence the accused pleaded guilty and was committed for sentence at Greymouth Supreme Court-. He was admitted to hail in his own security for £SO and one security of a like amount. Hear it! It’s a scream and quite the funniest record of the year. We can’t print the right title, Init when you see people humming and smiling at the same time you’ll know it’s “Good .Morning Alum.’’—procurable at Yarrall’s.—Advt. Traced aprons make quite a nice gift to your friends. Children’s, ladies’ or maids’ sizes now on hand at Pater son’s.—Advt. Now arriving 200 half cases apricots, neat-lies, plums, and tomatoes. The instructions from the shippers are to sell at lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd., Hokitika 'Phone 2.—Advt. Hoys’ T'higlish Wool Jerseys in navy, brown and grey os lid now 4s fid at McKay’s Great Reduction Sale.—Advt. A long night Social and Dance wili be held ill St. Alary’s Club Rooms totughl in slid of the Fire Brigade Queen. Novelty siiid waltzing competition; good music, good prizes and supper. Admission to social 2s, to dance Is Gd.— Advt.

In aid of the Country Queen a ball will lie held in the Three Mile Hall on .Monday next, Feb. Uth. Everyone treated well. Come along. A grand ball will he hold in the Woodstock Hall on Wednesday, Eob. (itli, in aid of the candidature of the Country Queen, -Miss Josie O’Neil. .Music by Southern Cross Orchestra, and good supper. The Soldiers’ Hall will l>e a veritalhle beauty bower on Friday, Fell. loth, when St. Alary’s Flower Show takes place. Schedules and entry forms are now obtainable, and from enquiries made as to their di.sjiosnl it is learned that they are in ready demand. This fact is very reassuring and augurs well for another successful show. f The Hokitika district schools’ excursion takes place to-morrow to Lake Alaliinapua. The Alayor has proclaimed a holiday, and all that- is required to ensure a success is a fine day. The train leaves Kutnara. at 8.47 a.m. and nokitika at 9.45 a.m., the return leaving Lake Alaliinapua at 7.10 p.m. The Ross train leaves Ross at 10.50 a.m. and the return leaves the Lake at (5.5 p.m. for Ross. G. 5 p.m. Leather-canvas school hags for hoys and girls, procurable at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot at lowest prices. Call and inspect.—Advt.