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Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1929, Page 4

Addisons arc now offering great oargains in ladies’ hats at ridiculously low prices.—Advt. The Railway Department advertises in this issue, particulars of train arrangements, also ehcajii fares in pm nee -•on with the A. and R. Show at Greymouth on 20th. and 21st.-' February. Air S. W. Midland, curator of tlie Lii.ke Kanieri hatchery, will represent the Westland Acclimatisation Society at the conference of curators to he held at Wellington on the 27th. inst. As there is likely-to he a crowded house at the Princess Theatre this evening for the benefit entertainment for the Fire Brigade, those who have not reserved seats should attend early. Doors will open at 7.20 o’clock ahd the overture will be rendered at 8 o’clock. The Returning Officer for Westland (Mr R. Cox) gives notice in this, issue of polling day in connection with the election of a Licensing Committee for Westland. Nominations close on 27th 1' ebruary and the election if necessary will take place on AI arch 12th. Air F. Bade, lately in the employ of W. .McKay and Son, and from which firm he has now severed his connection, intends shortly to open up a mercer’s shop in Hamilton Street, opposite the Public Library. With the intention of purchasing stock for his shop, Air Bade left by this morning’s express for Wellington.

There was an unusual incident during tlie progress of play at the howling tournament yesterday afternoon. A well-known Greymouth skip, noted for his driving proclivities hud “-given'it a go,” and his howl, after hitting the bank of the ditch continued and ran up the scoring hoard and then to the amazement of those in its vicinity appeered to spin round and round on the top of the inch hoard before it overbalanced and fell to the round. It w s a peculiar happening that caused much comment by those who happened to witness it. Research into the past history of Hokitika and Greymouth is being carried out by Dr Guy H. Scholefield, Parliamentary Librarian, who was in Hokitika yesterday on his way to Christchurch. He is searching the ancient archives of the towns and taking steps to see that the old records are made safe for the future. He hopes that he will find material which will reveal more fully some of the incidents of the early days. Later, Dr Seholeiield will visit Dunedin and Invercargill in a similar mission. Ifc went to Greymouth last evening on refute to Christchurch. To-night is the night for the monster benefit for the Fire Brigade. Sc,. Paul’s Dramatic Club is presenting a splendid programme by producing five short plays, the delineation of which will give .plenty of entertainment. The characters are well allotted, and being varied will present an evening’s amusement which should suit the tastes of all. The orchestra. associated with the Club twill render a number of selections, at vocal items will be given by Aliss Duff and Mr Arnold Perry, two "of our most acceptable vocalists. So varied a programme combined with the special cireumstancss of the benefit should result in a : bumper attendance. The worthy object of the entertainment justifies a crowded house.

& Stonily progress is being made with the Little AVanganui river protection works. One end appears to ho I'airiv well secured, but the lower end is not so satisfactory. A scrub barrage is being put in to check the overflow, and permit the area in front to make up, but the height of the river bed istelf has to be reckoned with at all times. •This barrage is to be about twelve chains in length, but the frequently recurring floods have not afforded an opportunity for the full effect to be tried out. The'apparent inclination ot the river is to work in at the lower end where some good land stands in immediate jeopardy, apart from the menace of the overflowing waters on the settlement. Further protective work is contemplated, including a stopbank behind the barrage, in the endeavour to hold the flood The position is under constant inspection, and developments are being watched closely. Tin* Public Works officers are .evidently bent on doing the best possible for the prevention of further serious erosion and the dangerous floodin ’ of the I liter-AVanganui Flat.

You will 1.0 pounds bet tor oIF by buyyour household requirements fit I’atcrson’s Summer Sole. lns|K'ction invited: you are under no obligation to buy.—Advt. Men’s heavy-weight Pyjama Suits, good wearing cloth, 13s Gd now l()s Gd, 15s Gd now 12s 6<l at McKay’s Great l</>duction Rale. Advt. The healthful summer beverage— Trellis Brand Orange Cordial, the new drink. Ordor a bottle to-day. Ad stpies. —Advt.

A dance will be held in the Three -Mile Mall on Saturday next, February Kith, in aid ol‘ the Three Mile Teniiic Club. • " A notification regarding the closing of Cass Square during the period of' the Fire brigades pears in this issue. ' in our report yesterday of tlie Harbour Hoard meeting the name of Mr it. Wild was erroneously printed for the name of .Mr E. A. Wells,, who is a member of the Hoard. A meeting of the Howling Tournament Committee will lie held this evening when arrangements will be made in connection with the finals to he played to-morrow. Ail Invercargill telegram states that three AVaikawu residents found on the ■ueaeli on Sunday a piece of ambergris weighing ]Do (vo-imds, estimated to be worth I vet ween £3OOO and £‘looo. The entries for St. Mary’s Summer Flower Show closed last evening and the results were very gratifying, each section filled well and as.a result the display of exhibits should be a very fine one. The entries have been extended fill 10 o’clock to-morrow (Friday) morning and those still desiring to enter may do so at Turner’s Fruit Mart or with the Secretary. . TAe Show opens to-morrow at 2 p.m.. ExJ- — hibits may be left at the .hall from alio lit 7.30 o’clock lip till 11 o’clock, after- which hour the judging takes place. At noon to-day W. iJeffries and Coy sold .by public auction the following rights in connection with the Fire Brigades’ demonstration which extends over three days on Cass Square, from the 28th February to the 2nd March; Publican’s booth, £3O, M. Keenan, Woodstock; fruit and sweets 13s, M. Keenan; ice cream stall, £l, A. J. MeMullan. The right to the sale of morning and afternoon teas was passed in, and intending purchasers may treat with the auctioneer, Mr W. Jeffries. On Saturday next the bowling festival week will be brought to a close when tlie Club singles champions the several Coast Clubs will lie played to decide the Singles Champion of the West Const for 1929. There will be four players who are—Harrison (Westport), Hiilliday i(Runanga), McKay (Greymouth) and Stevenson (Hokitika. Each player meets each of the others and the player securing the most wins becomes the holder. Each game will lie of 21 and iiudjrie event of .a tie the play-off is to be of 21 fiends. The games will probably commence on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Tlie Health Department's report for the past week concerning infectious.' and other notified diseases In the Csfcff, terbury and West Coast district's <lis-7 closes that there were dO new cases of "* scarlet fever in Canterbury, 21 of which were in the metropolitan area. Otliectl cases reported in Canterbury were'ats follows :—Diphtheria 2, enteric fever 1, tuberculosis 8, puerperal sepsis 2, erysipelas 1. On the West Coast there were three cases of diphtheria, two of tuberculosis and one of pneumonia. It is understood that Miss L. Hood, of Hawke’s Day, is to accompany Miss Ena Stockley and Miss K. Miller, the. lady swimming champions, on tljgir tour of the West Coast. • The pmjV will leave Westport on Wednesday for Hokitika, giving an exhibition of swimming at Reefton en route. They appear at the Hokitika Baths on Thursday, at Runanga, the following night, and at Greymouth on Monday, February 2d. ■ Miss Hood was second to Miss Lily Copplestone last Saturday. Now arriving, consignments of 100 half-cases choice tomatoes, fiO halfcases plums, 50' green gages, and our instructions are to sell at lowest market price. Paterson Michel and Co. (’Rhone No. 2.)—Advt.