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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1929, Page 4

A meeting of the Committee ol the Westland Racing (Huh will he held at 8.11(1 on Friday night to settle accounts in connection with the recent race meeting. A meeting of the Rimu Football Club will bo held on Thursday, Aprli 11th, at 7.30 p.m. at the Town Hall, Rimu. Business important. All members must attend.—Advt. In connection with the Reefton races to-morrow, a special train will leave Ross at G a.m. and Hokitika tit 7.10 •‘‘or Greymouth. where the 9.10 train will he joined for. Reefton. There will he no out train from Hokitika for Greymouth at B.JO a.m. to-morrow. ! *’or the return from Reefton, the train will leave at (i p.m. and passengers join a special at Greymouth at 8.10 p.m. if or Hokitika, due to arrive at 9.15 o’clock.

Tlu* death took place at her dnughLer’s resilience? yesterday momme, of Mrs Annie BouLledge, after a long illness. She was an old resident of Brunner district, having resided there for 'l7 years. The late Mrs Rutledge did good work at the time of the Brunner Disaster. She was 77 years of age, and leaves one daughter, Mrs Joseph Rouse, Llunanga. Production of coal from the Wall send mine is now going on slowly hut steadily. Ten pairs of miners are at present on the coal, but it is expected ti commence a double shift (20 pairs) at, the end of the week, which will increase the output per shift to 200 tons. The further development of the mine and the piercing. of the Taylorville fault will, it is anticipated, lead to still further increases in production. The purchase of hawks’ feet by the Auckland Acclimatisation Society during the past twelve months involved an expenditure of ,€2OB. The annual erport says:—“Some districts show in narked fashion the results of this policy, which will he carried on so long is funds permit. Ground vermin also require extinction if game birds are to flourish, and farmers are urged to de vote attention to these pests.” Superior Quality Hose just landed from London by McKay’s—“Violet Ring” full-fashioned Trepoint Cashmere Hose, eight new shades. Gs lid; “Nulastic” expanding tops Cashmere Hose, six new shades, os 3d; “Lady Jane” pure silk full-fashioned Hose, twelve shades. 10s (id pair; “Kavser” ■mro silk slipper heel. 11s Gd : half-heel IBs lid pair. Also Rose of deeper quality at McKay’s.—Advt.

.Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd. dated London oth, advises: —Danish butter. Ifi2s to 104 s (last: week 104 s to UJBs) ; New Zealand, unsalted, lfils to IfiPs (last week KiSs to 170 s); New Zealand, salted, 100 sto 1(52s (last week lfi2s to 104 s); market slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 80s to 87s 'last week 88s to 80s); New Zealand cheese, coloured, fids to 87s (80s to 90s); market quiet. Canadian cheese, white! 'oßs to 112 s (last week 108 s to 112 s): Canadian cheese, coloured, 1015 sto 108 s (10f5s to 110 s). The bursting of a spare tyre at the rear of a tramway bus caused a small boy, Morris Jackson, aged six, to bo taken to hospital on Saturday afternoon. Me was standing close to the spare tyre at the time, and the bus was waiting opposite the Cathedral for passengers for North Beach. The violent explosion, which attracted aftmlion from all parts of the Square, caused some foreign matter to strike the bov over the left eye, inflicting a considerable cut. After having the wound dressed in the out-patients’ department of the hosptial, the hoy was taken to his home at .‘sl, Scott Street. Svdenham. No reason can be given for the explosion of the tyre at that moment. Though it was in Hated it was elf the ground, with no load pressure* on it: neither wen* the rays of the sun very warm. The accident happened at about 2.-10 p.m. Just opened—Six boxes of Evening Flowers, the latesl. Brices Is lid. 2s fid. as lid to os fid at McKay's.— Advt. Thu most obstinate cough or cold soon gives way to “ Nazol.” Never known to fail. Acts like a charm. CO doses for Is fid.—Advt.

Mrs i. Brown and Family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. A new range of ladies’ coats (lurtrimmed) opened to-day at Addison’s. —Advt. A meeting of the Kxcolsior Football Club will be belli at Keller’s Rooms on Tuesday night at 7.30 o’clock. —Advt. Messrs W. J. O’Reilly and F. J. Andrews insert a warning in this issue ihnt trespassers on their property at l.ake Kanieri with gun or dog, will he prosecuted. Our prices are right Tor the latest in blinds, made up complete in the newest plaiting and pleating. Call to-dav and inquire before purchasing elsewhere.—Addison's.—Advt. Mr L. 11. Allcn-Fleteher. representing the National Tobacco Cov., Ltd., who has been visiting the district, reports very good sales for Cavendish mixture, which hitherto has been almost unprocurable in the district. Kvery tobacconist and country store has now taken stocks and it will foe on stile everywhere hv the end of the month. Mr Allen-Fleteher strongly recommends the public to give this excellent tobacco a trial as it rolls a very good medium cigarette in the place of heavier imported brands. Just landed a further shipment of lino mats, 14 x 2c. I shades, Is; 18 x 3G, 3 shades, Is Gd ; 18 x 3G, glazed, 3 shades, 2s Gd; 27 x 54, oval bedroom patterns, 4s Gd; also wool Hake down quilts, sateen panels, 29s Gd; satin panels, 37s Gd. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson’s, Revell Street —Advt. A pretty wedding was solemnised in Masterton on Saturday, February 23, at the Salvation Army Hall, by Adjutant Brown, the contracting parties being Miss Annie Evelyn Willoughby. eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Willoiigjib.v, of Masterton, and Mr David' Christie, third son of Mr and M'rs Christie, of Te Awamutu. As the bride entered the Hall, the bridal march was played by Mrs Brown. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white satin draped with pearls and an embroidered veil with orange blossoms and pearls and a 'bouquet ' of white roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid. Miss G. Willoughby, sister of the bride, wore a frock of mauve crepe de chine. The bridegroom was supported by Air E. Buttleheim as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Epiphany Hall. Arts Willoughby received her guests wearing a frock oi brocaded satin and hat to tone, also a posy of carnations. There were fifty guests at the breakfast and the presents were numerous including several cheques. Air and Airs Christie left by ear for the south on their honeymoon. Children’s Winter Coats, fur-trimmed in navy, brown, cardinal, fawn. Prices from 12s 6d to 32s Gd at AlcKay’s. Advt. The very newest styles for autumn wear in light weight felts and sports are now on view in our showroom. The range is large to select from, comprising all the latest shades in beige, grey, brown, powder blue, jade, cinnamon, navy and black. Schroder and Co.—Advt.