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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1929, Page 4

The “ Guardian ” will not he published to-morrow “ Good Friday.” Mr L. S. (Pnddj) Ross, of Revell Street, wishes to notify the public tha! his premises will he closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Tuesday. —Advt. All spuds are wondering if the question of Wednesday or Saturday halfholiday really concerns them as it is mid to do. All know and are sure that Monday night is theirs if they ittend the Kanieri Cricket Club’.-. Grand Ball.—Advt. A remarkable coincidence has. occurred at Kopara, where there have been hot springs for years, and visitors t i the locality have indulged in a hot thermal bath. Since the earthquake at Arthur’s P’ass the springs have disappeared. Great credit is due to the Borough Gounod and workmen. Tom and Jack have been stretching themselves to have Sewell Street south in perfect order 'for the rush of traffic which is expected on Wednesday night, April Jrd, for the opening ball of the season. The Sports Ball. On Monday afternoon at a special meeting the Harbour Board - opened tenders for repairs to tbe south wifil damaged by the Zingara. Three tenders were received, and that ol J. Johnson was accepted under certain provisions. The Diggers’ Sawmill weic the successful tenderers for the supply of timber. “Last year tourists to this country spent about €1,000,000 here, and we could get them to spend ,€1o,000,000,” declared the Minister of Intern il Affairs (the lion. 1\ A. tie la Perrellel at the complimentary banquet to the Hon. G. W. Follies at Amberley on Monday night. “ Bast year tourists spent ' €00,000,000 in Switzerland. Otago Ims been called tbe Switzerland of the south, and that portion of tbe North Island above Auckland has grenr, possibilities. The tourist traffic is well worth encouraging.” The cycle races to be run on GasSquare on Easter Wednesday are always interesting and popular with the public. The entries for these events, ,\inrh includes that of J. Lindop. ~nd sprint champion, are comliiln i'oelv. and as the track now completely asphalted is in good order, some fast times should be recorded. In addition the West Coast running championship will be decided that altcruoon. Given a line day, a pleasant afternoon’s outing is looked forward to. Men—Let Addison’s supply youi Easter requirements. The latest m men’s cardigans, lumber pullovers, shirts, socks, scarves, and ties just opened to-day. inspection invited.— Advt.

Has anybody seen a seven-a-sido football match played in sacks. Jr you haven't and want a good laugh go along to tht Spoi ls on (.'ass Square next Wednesday.

Turners notify they are taking 01 ders for cape gooseberries to arrive next week. Their list of recently stocked fruit appear in their notice.

A special meeting of all members of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will be held in Mclntosh’s Club Booms this Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. All those persons willing to .i.ssist on sports day are cordially -invited.—Advfc.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish for the remainder of ibis week are To-morrow (Good Friday) 9 a.m., p.ni., Saturday i a.m., Sunday (Faster Sunday), Arahura 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.nr., 10 a.m. and 7 p.ni.

Tile offices of solicitors practising in Hokitika will be closed for the Easter vacation from Friday the 29th inst. until Monday the Bth. April. Advt.

A special feature of the Hokitika Sports oil Wednesday next and which is creating considerable interest is the tug-of-war. The Three Mile team who have just returned victorious from up the line will find it hard oil Sports Day to retain their laurels as some local teams will put their strength to the severe test.

The Easter race meeting for the Westland Racing Club is fined for , Thursday of next week. The programme has drawn numerous entries. '! hero are (J 3 horses entered for the galloping races and 22 for the trotting races. The total of the entries-is 158, so that good fields should he assured. The course is in first class order and the appointments are' all now fully restored, leaving very , little sign of the disastrous fire of August last. The now buildings have been painted and make an attractive appearance. There is a first-class train time-table for rac. ing day, the services from all parts of the Westland section being most convenient so there should be a large attendance of the general public. '

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay pigeon shooting match at Kokatahi on Sunday, March 31st. Medal donated by Mr Bert Cropp for winner of principal event. Shooting to start at 1.30 p.m.—Advt.