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Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1929, Page 4

fn order to allow our staff to attend the excursion to Arthur’s Pass, the “Guardian” will not he published to-morrow (Wednesday). The Hokitika Library C'ommitee meets to-night at 7.15 o’clock sharp In order to dispose of business prior to another meeting fixed for 8 o’clock. Those taking an interest in the visit of the Naval Force to Hokitika on Friday, are reminded of the meeting at the County Chambers to-night at 8 o’clock to complete necessary details. The name of the second hace at the Easter Meeting of the Westland Racing Club lias been altered from Welter Handicap to County Handicap. The conditions of- the- race remain as before. In consequence of the school picnic to Arthur’s Pass to-morrow, the monthly meeting of the Westland Aeclimati. sation Society will he held on Thursday evening of this week, instead of w ednesdav. The New Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export at 28th. February:—Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs,. 361bs and under, 9§d; 371hs to 421hs, 9d; 431 hs and over, 8t)(1 ; second quality lambs, B;]d. Messrs W. Wcddel and Co., Ltd., advise dated London the Ist inst.. reading as follows:—Danish butter 184 s to ISOs Clast week 191 s to 192?) ; Now Zealand, unsalted, 180 s to 182 s (182 s to 180*1 ; New Zealand, salted ]K?s to 172 s (170 s to 1745). Market slow. New Zealand cheese, white. 90s to 91s (84s to 80s); New Zealand cheese, coloured, 90s to 91s (80s to 88s). Market . steady. Canadian cheese, white, 100 s to 112 s (100 s t" 110 s) ; Canadian cheese .coloured, 109 s to 110 s (100 s to 110 s). Market steady. Apropos the interest excited recently in the Fire Brigade matters, tlx following pargrnph from a local newspaper, dated February 9th. 1865, will lie of general interest:—“At the first meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade held at the Harp of Erin Hotel 011 Monday, the following officers were elected: Captain, Mr McMillan; Sergeant, Mr Osborne; Foreman, Mr Cooper; Treasurer, Mr Osborne; Hon. Sec. Mr T. Munro. It was stated that the Committee had already on liand £300.' and that the necessary appliances for the formation of a Hook and Ladder Company had been sent for to Ballarat. The site selected for the engine nouse is near the Camp Reserve.” There was a very full house at the Princess Theatre last night for presentation of.the picture “The King oi Kings,” of sacred theme. The subject is one which has been word painted from many a pulpit, by famous artists on canvas, and described in stately story by many a writer. The oldest Story 111 Christianity, however, has a special setting in the cinematograph. Many incidents in the life of Christ have been selected from the biblical record, and these are treated reverently. The Story is unfolded in an atmosphere of magnificence, and was 'followed very closely, and only twice was a ribald- laugh to be heard. The picture will he presented again tonight, and there is so much detail in the presentation to be seen and understood. that it will not he surprising to find many making a second visit. Special music appropriate to many of the scenes is rendered by Everybody’s Orchestra during the progress of the picture, which is an unusually long one.

Just received —A consignment of 100 cases of pear main and delicious apples; also tomatoes, greengages, plums etc., with instructions, to sell at lowest market. prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt. Men’s Sports Coats, clearing price lOs Cd, 13s 6d to 15s Od at \Y. H. Stop fort h’s—Advt.

Mr and Mrs A. Griffin of Wainihinilii insert a notice of thanks in this issue. y The Hokitika Fire Brigade wish to A v ackmnvlcdge with thanks the donation, of £2 2s from Mr M. Keenan, of Woodstock. y*Tickets for the Arthur’s Pass excursion will he on sale at Turner’s, weld Street, from 9 o’clock to-night, The excursion will run wet or tine.— Advt. Mr AY. Barnett, of the New Zealand Government Tourist Publicity Office, Sydney, arrived here on Saturday and \ proceeded to Franz Josef Glacier, returning to Hokitika last evening. He left for Christchurch this morning. 'Phc management of Everybody's Pic- ■ 4 g.. tures express regret that some patrons \ were unable to obtain seats last night for the great picture “King of Kings.” The picture, as previously announced, is being repeated to-night, so that the opportunity to given for everyone to see it. Already substantial bookings have been made for to-night. Yesterday morning the majority of the visiting firemen left by the special train arranged to take them on their homeward journey. There was a busy scene at the railway station, . a large crowd gathering to bid the .visitors farewell. Later in the day the merilhers of the Executive who had remain* -- ed behind to complete matters in coil* • nectioii with .the: visit, left by car for Greymouth. This morning the balance df the firemen left by the express, for Greymouth where a number who were paying a visit to the northern town yesterday joined the train en route for their various homes. . Advice has been received that in connection with the Naval visit to Hokitika, proposed for Friday, the special train provided by the Greymouth Harbour Board for the transport of the men, will leave Greymouth at 10 a.m. and is due to return leaving Hokitika at 0 p.m. The local committee will fix the programme'for entertainment at a meeting to-night. Arrangements have been made with a ladies’ committee to attend to the -necessary catering under which a picnic luncheon and afternoon tea will be provided. The general programme will V' > lie confined to Cass Square, but .it is hoped sufficient cars will be provided to take some of the party to Lake Kanieri and the dredge. Some arrangements may be made for a short dance at the Soldiers’ Hall. In connection with the visit the Girl Guides . and Boy Scouts are being asked to muster in uniform to assist at the reception to he accorded the visitors. The ideal remedy, for worms in children is Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take, sure in action: No ill after-e fleets. —Ad vt. >«*• -Delicious, cheap drink —a little Trellis Brand Orange Cordial in a tumbler ■ ' ; of water. All stores. —Advt.