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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1929, Page 4

Tenders are invited in this issue for the erection of a dwelling in Hampden Street.

For the correct whitebait netting, see our stock.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Mr W. T. Morpeth, .Commissioner of Crown Lands, left by this morning’s express for Wellington on official business. He will return early in the coming week.'

Westport is still being shaken. The Westport “News” reports that a substantial earthquake was felt early on Tuesday morning and another at 8.52 that evening.

It is notified in this issue,, on behalf of the Westland County Council, that ratepayers cannot be grafted the rebate of £5 per cent on the current year’s rates unless same be paid not later than Thursday next.

Souvenir programmes of the opera “Rip Van Winkle” will be obtainable at the Princess Theatre to-night. Those desirous of securing a memento of a memorable production should secure their copies before the supply on hand is disposed of.

New stock of lumber jackets, pullivers, etc. Latest patterns, assorted qualities and prices.—AV. H. Stopforth; —Advt.

The Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club travelled to Brunner yesterday and had .mother victory, winning by 12 goals to nil. Neither lteams were at full strength, Brunner fielding nine players and- Hokitika ten, while the ground was the worst ever played on by the local girls. Scorers were: E. Butson t, M. Sumner 4, J. Hall 3, 0. Stapletdn 1.

Following the final curtain of “Rip Van Winkle” to-night at the Princess Theatre, and before the National Anthem, the, Rev. Nelson Wright, Vicar of All Saints, will address the audience and performers with a few words of thanks. The audience, we are asked to state, might kindly remain seated for the little function which is to take place.

The final production locally of the successful opera “Rip Van Winkle” will be given at the Princess Theatre to-night, and from all accounts will draw another large attendance. The opera is to he staged at Greymouth next Tuesday night, a train returning to Hokitika after the performance. Those wishing to travel on the return train will be provided with accommodation, and it is quite likely a considerable number of local patrons will go north, to witness the northern production. i

It is reported from Kokatahi that hawks are causing some fatalities among newly born lambs. One settler states that he has lost several lambs from this cause during the past week, the lambs being attacked and their kidney torn out, the lambs being still alive when the mischief was discovered. Otherwise the lambing season is proving very successful, the fine weather proving very suitable. Quite an exceptional number of twins are reported among the flocks, and in a couple of instances there were triplets. Messrs Harley and Co. Ltd., the Universal Home-makers, wish the general public of Hokitika to know that their representative, Mr A. Robertson, is now in Hokitika, booking orders for spring goods. The latest styles and colourings in curtains, runners, and linoleum are now to hand. Our representative will be pleased to call on anyone desiring to see designs of furniture or patterns of material. He has also a full range of samples, including bedspreads, reversible rugs, hearth rugs, eiderdowns, sheets and blankets, etc. A message to call left at the Red Lion Hotel will be immediately attended to. —Advt.

“ The Master ” a hat for young men, in the latest snap shape, shades of fawn, plum, grey, etc., pj-ice 25s at W. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt. ■ Men’s high class “Woolsoy” brand 6d to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.— underpants and singlets regular prices 19s lid to 22s 6d, now reduced to 15s Advt. Note—The latest addition to tlie telephone list is No. 179, Frank Bade, Furnisher and Mercer, where you get the best value for your money.—Advt. Shift' that cold I Tt will prove quite easy if you use “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. Acts like a charm. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

/“The Master Hat ” a British production, thoroughly guaranteed and moderately priced. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Tjie Secretary of the Canterbury Education Board requests teachers to send particulars of pupils who desire to be billetted at Christchurch next week. : - • ■ ■■ : ’ '' • * / /.-V \\ ;! 1 All batehelors in favolur of holding ./ a ball kindly attend a meeting at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms at 7 o’clock this (Thursday) evening.—Advt. f ji: A young man named Reginald Par- lyj<, rott, fa carpenter in the employ of Messrs Waclry and Efford, when working on the roof of the grandstand at the Rangiora racecourse on Tuesday, slipped and fell through a skylight opening to the- open floor , joists below, a drop of about twenty feet Besides a severe shaking he sustained a bad cut on his facie , and under his chin. He was taken to Brooklehurst Private Hospital, where Dr M’Phail attended to his injury.

The arrangements 'for the schools excursion to the Christchurch Winter Show are now going .forward. About 200 juveniles and adults are expected / Vto travel from Hokitika. It is expect- -/- 7 ed 150 juveniles will travel from the Grey district. The train departs on Thursday next and returns on the Saturday following. The Secretary of the Canterbury Education Board will be glad to arrange billeting in Christchurch for scholars desiring it, but it will be necessary for teachers in charge to advise Mr Chas. Kirk, of the Education Office, of the names, ages and. standards of the pupils requiring lodg- . mgs. This information should be sent without delay to Christchurch. Mr J. Conning will have the local train -, tickets for sale, and he should, be advised as early as possible by those requiring tickets. • ■’

Striped coir matting 27-inch 3s .6(1 now 2s lid; outside door mat 9 4s Gd now 3s lid; one piece tapestry runner carpets. 6s 6d now 3s lid. McKav’s Great Sale.— Advt. ' 1..