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Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1929, Page 4

The annual meeting of the Golf Club takes place on Friday next at 8 p.m. at the County Chambers.

A new range of ladies’ coats (Inrtrimmed) opened to-da.v at Addison's. —Advt.

Notice of the bankruptcy of Basil Charles Gibbons, of Gladstone, appears in this issue.

At the Kokatahi Public Hall to-mor-row 'Wednesday) evening a grand sports ball will be held in aid of the funds of Kokatahi Sports Committee. Good music and complete arrangements have been made.

It was mentioned at the Harbour Board meeting yesterday that the auxiliary schooner Aratapn which lias been trading to Karamen will be making a couple of trips to Hokitika 'for timber, and the vessel may possibly enter the local trade regularly, if conditions are favourable.

Westland County ratepayers are notified in this issue that all arrears of rates must be paid by the 27th. inst. to ensure voting privileges at the forthcoming County Elections. Ratepayers who are in default will he debarred from voting at the elections in terms of Section 57 of the Counties Act.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday of Mr Charles Harrison, formerly of Reefton. The late Mr Harrison followed the occupation of a miner for many years. He was 59 years of age, and leaves three sisters and one brother.

For the winter evening the popular games for sale at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Revel 1 St. will help you pass away main a pleasant hour. Pop-in today and see them.—Advt.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd. advise dated London 12th instant, as follows: Danish butter, Kills to ,168 s (last week 162 sto 1645); New Zealand unsalted, 166 s to 170 s (last week' 164 s t' 168 s); New Zealand salted. 16-ls to 166 s H 60s to 1625); cheese, white, 89s to 90s ('Bos to 87s) ; cheese, coloured, 90s to 91s (80s to 87s) ; market firm. Canadian cliesee. white, 108 s to 112 s (10 -s to 112 s); Canadian cheese, coloured. 106 s to 110 s 1106 s to 108 s). Buttemarket quiet at the advance.

A collision took place yesterday morning at the intersection of Alain md Seddon Streets. Kumara, between a motor cycle driven by Mr B. Teen of tlie Christchurch Road, and a motor car, driven by Air G. Anderson, of Kumara, resulting in Teen receivin'? a dislocation of the shoulder. He was removed to tlie Greymoutli Hospital and enquiry last evening elicited the information that ATr Teen was progressing favourably.

Authority was received on Saturday by Mr T. A. Johnston, District Enginer of the Public Works Department. Greymouth, £o proceed with the provision of a new track to the Fox Glacier and the erection of a suspension footbridge. There is a good track fiom the Fox Glacier Hotel to the hut about two miles up the Fox River on the north bank, but the continuation, leading to the moraine at the foot o>F the glacier, was washed away by floods at Easter. .The new track crosses the river by a suspension bridge near the hut, and runs round Cone Rock to tin* south. When completed it will lead on to the clear ice. It will thus do away with the necessity of clambering over the moraine, and at the same time it reaches a point from which a gorgeous view is obtainable of the uppci part of the glacier.

For nil winter sporting goods you will find tlio host at the lowest price at Yarrall’s Music and Sports’ Depot, Dovoll St. Full size Gilbert Footballs, complete, 20s. —Aflvt.

Just landed n further shipment of lino mats, 14 x ‘27, 4 shades, Is; li> x 3«. 3 shades, Is fid; 18 x 3fi, glazed, 3 shades, 2s fid; 27 x u 4, oval hedroom patterns. Is fid; also wool Hake down quilts, sateen panels, 29s fid; satin panels, 37s fid. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson’s, Revel 1 Street —Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Golf Club takes place on Friday next at 8 p.m. at the county Chambers.

At Christchurch on Friday last, Mr Justice Adams atiinitted Mr Hugh L. Park, of Hokitika, as a barrister of tho Supremo Court.

A general meeting of the Kiwi Football Club will be held in Keller’s Sample Rooms on Wednesday evening at S o’clock sharp. Business important.. All members are requested to attend.—Adct.

'lenders are invited in this issue, closing at noon on Monday, April 22nd, for buildings on Gibson Quay, known - s as the Crown Brewery. Full particulars on application, to W. Jeffries and Co.

Marked enthusiasm prevailed last (‘veiling at the annual meeting of .Mary’«i Literary and Debating Club, and it is enough to suffice that the coining season promises to be most sum's-fill. The annual report and balance sheet was received and adopted. Tlie election of officers, then t< ok place, and resulted in a strong committee being set up for the ensuing year. Much matter of importance, relative to the Club, was discussed and by the keenness displayed much of Import is to be expected. The Club meets weekly on Monday evenings and as time goes on an increased membership is expected. ,