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Hokitika Guardian, 11 March 1929, Page 4

Mr and Mrs L. Reid insert a notice of thanks in this issue. A special meeting of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will be held in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms to-night (Monday) lltli, at 8 p.m. All members and supporters are requested to attend. j>u-smess important.— acivi. Cabinet has approved of the appointment to the Magistracy of Mr Rhilip Hamilton Harper, of Levin, to tm the vacancy caused bv the retirement at the end of February of Mr George Cruickshank, of Invercargill, ft has not yet i>ecn decided in what district Mr Harper will serve on the Bench. At an inquest concerning the death of John Mitchell Roll in the Millerton Mine, held at Westport on Friday, the Coroner (Mr E. It. Fox) returned a verdict that Bell’s death was due to shock resulting fr.,m injuries to tlie head and immersion in hot water. The injuries and immersion were caused through the deceased being caught in a large overflow of water coming from the tire area in the Westport Coal Company’s mine at Millerton on .March 6th. Supporters of the Fire Brigade Queen are holding a Carnival Ball on Wednesday, March 13th. in the Soldiers’ Hall. Balloons, streamers and paper caps; good supper, fioor and music. Black Hand Orchestra in attendance. Admission: Gents 2s 6d, ladies Is Gd.—Advt. At a meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association held at Christchurch on Friday last, J J. Jarden appealed for the remission of the fine of £2 imposed on him 'by the stipendiary steward on the second day of the Aestport Trotting Club’s Meeting in the Birchfiekl Handicap for wearing ms oilskin over his colours. He added that he had had the permission of the stipendiary steward to wear it in the preliminary, but forgot to take it off before the start of the race. Appellant also made reference to the wretched state of the weather by way of extenuation. I

.At tlie inquest- concerning the futility nt Kaiata on Friday resulting in tlie death of Robert Ironside Cranna. Walter Jamieson, a bushman employ'd bv tlie Omoto Sawmilling Co., stated that lie had been working with defeased falling bush. At about 2.30 both were chopping at a big kahikatea tree. Witness was on the left, ami decreased on the right, where there was a fairly good clearance. As the tree foil it caught, a miro sapling, which bent over. When tlie latter swung back on the rebound it broke off near tlie ground and struck deceased, and also witness. Deceased was knocked down and never moved or spoke afterwards. Witness called out to other men working two or three chains away, and the body was then removed to the tramline, and taken to deceased’s home. The Coroner recorded a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, and added that all the usual precautions appeared to have been taken by deceased and his mates, and no blame was attachable to anybody. Von will be pounds better off by buying your household requirements at I’aterson’s Summer Sale. Inspection invited: you are undr- vi oblig-a-tiou to buy.—Advt. You’ll like the true orange flavour of Trellis Brand Orange Cordial. Try it ! All stores.—Advt.

The secretary of the Hokitika t ire Brigade wishes to acknowledge with thanks the donatifti of £5 from Mr E. J. Idoyd Social and dance St. Mary’s Club to-mght (.Monday) at 3 o’clock in aid of the School Queen. Good suppei* and music provided. Admission Is.—Advt. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stack for export at 7th. March:—Canterbury, prime wolly lambs 361bs. and under, bifd; 371 bs and under 42i-,s. 9d; 43lbs and over, Bid; second quality lambs, 83d. In connection with the musical programme to he rendered in the Army Hall to-night, Mr and Mrs Alfred' Temple, late of Australia, will contribute several' items. As a oo|rneb> virtuoso and m<y/.zo soprano soloist, respectively, Mr and Mrs Temple had few equals in Australia.—Advt. The coming benefit for the Hokitika. Beautifying .Society should interest the public generally. The Society has taken the lead in regard to the improvements on Cass Square which is now such an indispensible asset to the town. Cass Square is worthy of all the attention it can receive, and if the citizens assist to replenish the funds of the Society, the money will ful ill assisting with more good work for the public good. The general patronage at the benefit next Monday night should be in keeping with the good the Society can do. A treat is in store for theatre goers on Thursday next at the Princess Theatre when a grand concert, to further the candidature of the Sports Queen, Miss Moira Stopforth is being held. Hokitika has long been famed, for its talent in musical circles and with the assistance of visiting artists of high repute the programme should b? worth while hearing. The object cf the entertainment as previously stated, should be an incentive to all those who class themselves as sports to gather round their Queen and see that when the hour of victory draws near that she comes out on top. The price' for admission is the modest sum of 2s and Is and those desiring reserved seats are 1 kindly asked to call at Miss Mclntosh's Confectionery shop next to the Theatre. A special offer 30 only ladies all wool jumpers in plain colours and stripes, the usual prices are los to 2os, for quick sale these are to be sold at 10s 6d for plain colors, 14s 6d for stripes. Be early and secure one. Schroder and Co.—Advt.