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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1929, Page 4

The Post and Telegraph Department is inviting tenders in this issue for the supply of three garages, end delivery of one cadi, in sections, at Cheviot, Hokitika and Waiau. The special function this evening will he the fireworks display on Cass Square. A large quantity of fireworks have been imported for the occasion. The firemen march from No. 1 Station at 8.30 o’clock, and the display will commence at 9 o’clock. The Hand will he in attendance. The amount of coal, tinilier, produce, stock, and general merchandise trails, ported through the Otira tunnel this week shows an increase of 2213 tons, compared with the figures of the corresponding period in 1928. the figures being 10,110 tons and 8197 tons respectively. For the s,ame period in 1927 the amount dealt with was 91775 tons. In connection with the suggested visit of a British naval party to Hokitika next* week, a meeting will he held at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow night to prepare a programme of entertainment and arrange for carrying it out. 'Hie event should he of special interest and should lend to a strong committee of citizens being set up for the pleasant task of entertaining the visiting navnls. The Alsatian dog has been the subject of great controversy ml' late. A magnificent specimen was seen in Wellington last week guarding his master’s car, in which he was sitting, his paws on the hack of the seat, and a determined look in his eye. -Many passersby stopped to admire him. 1 wo men were heard to agree that he was a ferocious-looking beast, fully deserving of the evil name some credited his I,reed, they kept their distance with their hands in their pockets. Then a young ladv came up, said, 1 Oh, nice doggie!” anjl without hesitating patted the dog and fondled it I reply. 'llie (ferocious animal enjoyed it, and did not lift a paw, |

r The Whangarei Brigade brought down as a mascot, a midget fireman, -Waster Herbert James, aged 7 years, who acted as Conference messenger.

It was mentioned at the civic’'welcome to-day that at Sunday’s mere were 121 Brigades represented and 481) firemen took part.

Messrs M. Houston and Co direct special attention to their auction sale in the Mart to-morrow at 2.39 p.m. of u large assortment of drapery, and.also u number of white leghorn pullets and liens.

The residence of Mr Dennis Feeney of Blue Spur was totally destroyed by lire yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Air and Airs Feeney were out at the time of the outbreak. No further particulars are available.

The funeral of the late Mrs Thomas took place to Boss cemetery yesterday afternoon and was attended by a good number of friends. The Bev. Ivnowles-Smith conducted the services at tlie church and graveside. AJ. number of fl-oral tributes ‘wore placed on the grave from sorrowing friends.

It is understood, says a Wellington paper ,tlmt he fire which broke out in tlie Wellington Bleating Company’s premises on "Thursday week was caused tlirough an electric iron being left switched on. The premises, stock and fittings were coveted by insurance. Schneideinan’s clothing shop, which was slightly damaged by water, was also covered by insurance.

The New Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the following-prices are being offered for fat'stock for export at 21st. February:—Canterbury prime woolly lambs, 361 b. and under J',d, 371 b. and under 4211). Bj}d, 431 b. and over Biid. Second quality lambs B:’d.

Members of the railway officers’ picnic, who travelled to Motuihi, by tne steamer. Bitoitoi, caught an interesting glimpse of a .natural tragedy, states the “Auckland Star.” Off B-an-gitoto a loud splash attracted attention, and a big shark was seen to leap clear out of the water. In its mouth it held a large seagull, apparently the prey for which it had made a lightning raid into the air. For a- moment tlie whole body of the shark was visible as it somersaulted in the air and dived back into its native ' element. . ' The fisherman of the party reckoned that it was between Bft. and and Oft. long.

Crowds of thrifty buyers are taking advantage of this wonderlul opportunity to purchase crocke.rv and fancy goods, etc. at wholesale \ prices. So don’t forget to call early at the Economical Crockery shop, where you will be-surprised to find how far a pound goes.—B. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

The Conference of the United Fire Brigades Association opened in' the Town Hall this forenoon where a civil welcome was accorded visitTng offi- 1 cials and delegates. At one there was a luncheon at the Soldier’s Hall. The Conference is being continued during the afternoon, and tlie early part of the evening. To-night the hrigadesmen assemble at No 1 Station, ancl headed by the Band marc-Hlto Cass Square. There will be a display of Bengal lights—on route. At Cass Square there will be a fireworks display under tlie direction of Mr Bickerton of Christchurch. Later the fire- ~ men will be entertained at supper at toe Soldiers’ Hall. Tomorrow the con- ■ Terence will continue. In tlie afternoon the Executive will be motored to P Hokitika Gorge and the delegates to the Dredge. There will be a welcome ball at the Soldiers’ Hall in the evening. On Wednesday the monster picnic to Lake Maliinapua takes place.

Men's Sports Coats, clearing price 10s 6d, 43s 6d to los 6d at W. it. Stepforth’s.—Advt.

You will be pounds better off by buying your household requirements at Paterson’s Summer Pale. inspection inv.ted: you are under no obligation to buy.—Advt.