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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1929, Page 4

Tt is stated that though there are a fair number of opossums about this voar, there are not nearly ns many ns at tliis time last year.

Monday (King’s Birthday) night will have the Bowling Club’s annual social dance in the Soldiers’ Hall as the main attraction. Good floor, good music, good supper and a sporting crowd should ensure a very successful and enjoyable gathering, at what is always one of the big successes of the year.

Though the weather showed signs of breaking early yesterday morning and some light showers fell, the weather cleared as the morning wore on and. the rest of the day was fine. ’J lie frosts of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday wero not repeated yesterday, thought it was noticeable that there had been a light fall of snow during the night.

Tho improvements noticeable in the district roads must be very satisfactory to users. The Kokatahi road was subjected to considerable traffic during the week, and motorists made many • oniplimentary remarks as to the condition of tlie road throughout. Lake Tvanieri road is reported also to ho in good order, and also is in considerable general use.

The work of reducing the hi I form:ng the cutting at the back of tlie local ■racecourse, was put in hand during the week and fair progress i.s being made, i „ is hoped to effect considerable improvement from time to time with the result ultimately of giving a clear view of the racing events round the full length of the course. The work at nrosent is in regard to the clearing of the earth and overgrowth, and later tthe gravel formation will be taken in band. .

Breaches of the coal-mining regulations were dealt with at the Magistrate’s Court, Westport, on Wednesday. John William Sweeney, owner of a mine at Charleston, was charged with failing to send in returns. Mr . J. Strongman, inspector of Mines, said defendant had had two notices, but bad failed to send in. Defendant was lined Cl with costs. J. Dymond, of Cardiff Bridge Mine, pleaded guilty to firing shots electrically without taking proper precaution. Mr Scoble said said a shot was fired by Dymond when a man was not clear, with the result that be was injured. Tt was a pure mishap. A fine ol 10s \vith Cl 2s costs imposed.

The Commissioner of Taxes, proceeded against, Henry Nahr, at tlie Magistrate’s Court, Westport, on Wednesday, lor Tailing to furnish a return of land. He, pleaded gniltv. Mr Wilson for the Commissioner, said defendant furnished a return in 191(5 and had not nut in one since. In August last lie had been told tnat if a return were not put in he would ho • prosecuted. He was not pressing for a heavy fine, hut tor the minimum prescribed by tlu> Act, 02. The plaintiff could get returns from other sources, but it caused a great deal of trouble. A line of ,92 with costs was imposed.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Service in Ross Methodist Cluut.li, Sunday, 2.30 p.m.

Electricity consumers are noticed that current will he cut. oft' on Sunday next between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Great Winter Sale starts Tuesday at Mc»\.ay’s, great reductions in all departments.—Advt.

See the future All Blacks in action, i 3 Shrimp teams, 0 bantams, Cass Square, Monday, June 3rd. Admission Is. —Advt.

The Town Clerk notifies that the rubbish dump near Ra.ecour.se hill is closed and any person depositing rubbish there will be prosecuted.

The biggest selecti.n of quality goods in Hokitika to be offered at sale prices —Visit McKay’s, Tuesday, June 4tn, ,alid following days.—Advt.

Bonafide patrons of the Scotchmen’s grandstand may receive free passes for Monday on personal application to the Secretary of the Westland Sub-Union. Advt.

Stocks too heavy—must be reduced—hence extraordinary price-cutting at .McKay’s sale. You will be surprised at the bargains offering at this sale.— Advt.

A new shipment of traced goods in all tho newest designs.in cross stitch and in wool work, also tapestrine embroidery cotton, white heather embroidery. woois, in -assumed shades, knitting pins, croquet hooks and transfers. Addisons.—Advt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export at 28th May:—Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs, 361bs and under, lOd; 371bs to 42lbs, 9d; 431bs and over. Bj-d. Second quality lambs., B|d.

Don’t miss opening day at McKay’s Great Winter S(ilc— big saves to I.e made, June 4th and following days.— Advt.

Wednesday’s Westport “ Times ” says:—Westport has been without electric light now for several days and there appears to be little chance of a break in the weather for some time vet. The Electrical Committee is meeting this evening to see. what can be done. The lack of power is proving a serious loss to Westport. The lack, of lights at night is nothing compared with the inconvenience to business people who rely solely on : the electiic power for the working of - their machinery. .. .

The s.s. Gael which left Hokitika before noon on Sunday arrived at Ok urn on Monday at 1 p.m., leaving again on Wednesday at 2.15 p.m. for Bruce Bay, arriving there that night at 10 o’clock and leaving there yesterday afternoon at 3.30 o’clock, Hokitika wharf being reached this morning at 3.30 o’clock, after an uneventful trip. Passengers inward were: J. Jeffcott, T. Dudley, W. Bell, T. Toohey J. Lincoln, McPherson, Mrs Harris, Lynn, Gill in, Pfahlert, Jolley, Wallis (2), and Thompson. The' inward cargo consisted of cheese, butter and sheep skins and hides.

: You can’t delay if you want tf> secure really genuine bargains. Visit McKay’s Great Winter Sale, starting June 4th.'—Advt.

A group in the New Zealand Co-op-erative Herd Testing Association has again attained an average of over 3001 b of butter-fat per cow. This is the Ngarua group, which consists of twelve herds, with a total of 985 cows. The average yield per head was 304.41 b produced in 275 days. The conditions of the test this year have been more severe than in the past. The aveinge is reckoned from the total yield of all cows in milk 100 days or more, whether they are of Class A or Class 13. The only other group in the association that has ever reached an average of 3001 bis the Manawavua group, which in the 1926-27 season had a yield of 31< ,831 b per cow, produced in 258 days. The group then consisted of 29 herds, with an aggregate of 1584 cows. The average was for normal cows only.

A winter sale at the beginning is better than one at the end of the season. -McKay’s offer winter goods nmv at end of season prices. Visit -McKay’s Sale, starting Tuesday.—Advt.

The sudden death occurred ou Tuesday at his residence, Nile Street East, Nelson, of Air John F. Kitching. He was a printer by trade, and ior a great many years was on the staff of the “ Colonist.” Seven or eight years ago he went to Wellington, where lie Was employed by Messrs L. and T. W atkins. He subsequently returned to Nelson, where he had been living in retirement. As a member of the old City Rifles, Mr Kitching took part in the Parihaka. campaign. For many years he was connected with the Loyal Howard Lodge of Oddfellows, and was also an active member of the Maitai Rowling Club. Air Kitching was predeceased hv his wile several yeius ng). There is a grown-up family of one daughter, Mrs McLeod, and three sons Messrs FT. AV. Kitching (Greymouth). J 3. F. Kitching (Palmerston North), and R. N. Kitching (Nelson).

Just landed ? further shipment of Imp mats, 14 x 27. 4 shades, Is ; IS x 3(5. 3 shades, Is Cd; IS x 30, glazed, 3 shades, 2s fid: 27 x 54, oval bedroom patterns, Is fid : also wool flake down quilts, sateen panels. 29s fid; satin panels, 37s fid. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson’s. Revell Street.—Advt.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First, aid for coughs, colds, influenza

The sale of ' the century—McKay’* Great Winter" Sale, starting June 4th. Get in early for best bargains.—Advt.

The Annual Meeting of tho Good Slports’ Club will be held on Cass Spinre on Monday afternoon. ’Subscription Is. Join up and be with the> bo\s.—Advt.

Addisons have just opened wools today- including grey, heather and brown wheeling; also Patons eyntilla wool in pale blue, pink, cream and marled tonings and nemesia wools. — Advt. V

The death occurred at her residence Stillwater, on •Tuesday afternoon, of Mrs Bertha Prior, after a short illness. Peceased, who leaves a family of two sons and two daughters, was 48 years of age, and was a widow, her husband having predeceased her six years ago.

A Committee meeting «if the Poultry Vnp :,, t-v will be held ill the Library this N evening at 7.30 sharp. \ Business important. A full attendance is desired. —Advt.

St. Patrick’s Church. ‘ Grey mouth, was the scene of a wedding vesterdav, the contracting parties be- ■ jn 2 Mr Mairtin Creagli, of Brunner, and Miss Eileen O’Brien, of Threadneedle Street, Grevmouth. ' The'-, Rev. Father Hob ban officiated. The bride was attended by Miss A. O’Brien, and Mr Joseph'Creagh carried out • the : duties of best man. The wedding guests were subsequently entertained by the bride’s parents, when the ; usual toasts were duly honoured. J .