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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1929, Page 4

The funeral of the late Mr W. J. Peek, of Hokitika took place at Christchurch this afternoon.

A meeting of the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will he held on Friday next, Oct. lltli. at 2.30 p.m.

■ It is notified that all communications for the Koiterangi-Co-op. Lime Coy Ltd. should in future he addressed to the Secretary, Miss M. Cropper, P.O. Koitcrangi.

A final reminder is given to all interested in the first a.cl class in practical work which opens to-night at 8 o’clock in the Hospital Board room. Dr Hayes will he the lecturer. Those intending to join up are requested to be in punctual attendance.

The opening of the season of the Hokitika Bowling Club takes place to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. All players intending to take part in the game President v. Vice-President teams, should lie on the green at that hour. Afternoon tea will be provided by Mrs Cooke, and a general invitation is extended to visitors to be present.

There is a fascination about landing a fish with the fly. Indeed an old fly fisherman will tell you that it is the only type of fishing worthy of the name of sport. Paddy Ross also caters for this branch of the sport and has in stock rods 8s fid to 5 guineas, reels from 8s fid, and a full range of accessories.—2.

We direct your attention to our special window display oT new Christmas goods arriving. Presentation goods suitable for all ages and a small deposit secures any article. Call early at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot and save disappointment.—Advt.

We are now opening out our second shipment of summer millinery. The demand for millinery has increased this season considerably—the reason is obvious: Value, Quality and Style. Early insepction cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Local fishermen have been securing some fair trophies for their pains, both trout and quinnat salmon being taken since the season opened a week ago.

Ladies and gentlemen interested in according the Returned Soldiers with the Christchurch Railway Excursion to Hokitika on the 2nd. prox. a fitting reception and entertainment, are invited to meet at the Soldiers’ Hall toil'gilt at 8 o’clock to constitute the necessary' Committee. The local members of the Organisation are anxious to accord their visiting comrades a fitting reception.

One of the finest fish caught on the Coast for many’ years was landed at ]0 o’clock on Sunday night, when Mr Clarrie Moss, fishing in the Grey river at the Tip Head, landed a beautiful brown trout, which tipped the scales at 18-Jlbs. The fish, judging by his condition had just come in from the sea and provided exciting play for over half an hour.

The tender of Mr F. Sparks, Greymouth, has been accepted for the work of building'the dam, headworks, concrete pipe line and excavation of 841 ft. of tunnel of lift, diameter in connection with the Arnold River hydro-elec-iric power scheme. The contract price was £33,345 6s Od and the work is to be completed within 14 months. Eight, tenders were received.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Grevmouth yesterday, William, James Will’ams, quarryman, of Cohden, was charged wifh assaulting Michael James Leonard, at Cohden on August 29th. Williams was also charged with striking Leonard, in view of a public place. He pleaded not guilty to the assault charge, but admitted striking Leonard. The S.M. pointed out that Williams should have taken legal action instead of committing a breach of the peace: He imposed a fine of IBs with 19s costs.

Saturday was the last day’ 'for tlie payment of Borough rates f!o enjoy’ the privilege of the reduction of five per cent for prompt payment. Tlie response was so satisfactory that Mr Coles, Borough Treasurer, is . able to report th-ilt 65 per cent of the gross rates struck were collected. This is quite a satisfactory yield, and will place the Borough funds in credit for some time to come, though there are considerable liabilities entered into and to he met before the end cif the currenlt financial year.

The new road at Lake Kanieri being constructed towards Dorothy waterfall is not yet fit for motor traffic. It is constructed for a considerable distance, out rough open crossings and soft places render access difficult in any comfort. It will he some time yet before motor traffic can be regarded as anything of a pleasure over the section referred to. At the same time the road when available will be used a great deal. It affords several new views of the Lake, and at the same time passes through good scenic ,bush, and is altogether quite an attractive tourist route, and will add to the popularity of Lake Kanierit for outings. In view of the service the road will be it is hoped it will he pushed on to Dorothy waterrall as rapidly ns possible.

At Greymouth yesterday the Inspector of-Scaffolding (Mr F. G. Davies) 'proceeded against Patrick James McGrath, bricklayer, of Karoro, alleging that, on August 2T»t. at Greymouth, he erected a scaffold and permitted workmen to use gear for the purpose of carrying out building work at the Recreation Hotel, such scaffold and gear being contrary to the requirements, as provided in the regulations made under the Scaffolding and Excavation Act, 1922. McGrath was also charged with beginning the erection of the scaffold, whereon persons engaged were liable to a fall of twelve feet or more, without having first notified the Inspector of the time' it wa sintended to begin such work, as provided in Section 5 of the Act. Defendant did not appear. After evidence had been given by Inspector Davies ,McGrath was fined £1 with 12s costs, on each charge.

How’s the tension in your racket? If the sting has all gone out of it bring it along to Yarrall’s Sports Depot and have it attended to. Only the finest gut obtainable used. A large stock of new rackets to choose from.—Advt.

Messrs Harley and Co. beg to advise their numerous clients of Hokitika district that their representative, Mr A. Robertson, is in town and will be pleased to call on old and new clients. Now is the time to furnish. Anyone wishing to order can see patterns of all the new linoleums, curtains, drapings, etc. and photos of the numerous styles of furniture which is made at their factory. Easy terms arranged. A letter or ’phone message asking him to call left at Red Lion Hotel will be immediately attended to.—Advt.

Some of the latest hooks:—“The Day After To-morrow ” (Philip Gibbs), My Brother Jonathan” (Francis Brett Young), “Joseph and his Brethren” (H. W. Freeman), “With Lawrence in Arabia ” (Lowell Thomas), “ Ropers Row ” (Warwick Deeping), “Soldiers of Misfortune” (P. C. Wren), “Hon Careless” (Rex Beach), “ All Quiet on the Western Front ” (Remarque), “ Red Aces ” (Edgar Wallace), “The Laughing Queen” (E. Barrington), “ Love Changes ” (Ruby Ayres), “ Bellarion ” (Sabatini). Obtainable from James Toohey, bookseller and stationer.—Advt.

Ladies’ coloured overalls or smocks, in all sizes, price 9s lid at McKay’s.— Advt.

While proceeding front Runanga to Barrvtown on Sunday evening, a car, owned by Mrs F. Duggan (Runanga) gcauglit fire and was destroyed. lh® , vehicle was insured. \

Bargains unusual in crockery ware, fancy goods etc. .at the Economical Crockery Shop. Room must he made for the immense stock of goods arriving shortly.—Advt.

Keep to-morrow night vacant for the Excelsior Annual Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall. Presentation of trophies won by the Club. First-class evening’s enjoyment guaranteed. Popular prices. Dancing commences at 8.30.

An unreserved auction sale of 20,000 lots of general.merchandise will be held, at Duncan’s Sample Rooms, Tancred St. on Thursday, commencing a'J 1 o’clock. The goods include drapery, doming, crockery’, ironmongery, sadlery, motor accessories etc.

For the past month Blackwater Mines had a net profit of £44. There was 2995 tons of stone crushed, fori a yield of 1231 fine oz of gold, valued at a. 4760, working expenses being £4408. In addition the furnace treated 97 tons of concentrates for a return of HO fine oz. of gold valued at £467, the working expenses being £142. .Capital ex’* penditure totalled £202, and development expenditure £431..

The announcement in to-day’s issue of a boy’s’ novelty concert in St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Thursday next at 8 p.m, will prove of much interest and no doubt will attract a large attendance. The concert has been in preparation now for some time and as the programme set down contains some first class items, a very enjoyable entertainment should result. The object ig in aid of school : requisites which, should be a guarantee that the function will be well patronised, u. c

„ Many’ friends throughout the West , Coast will hear with regret of the death of Mr Josepli Andrew Kidd which took , place at the -Westland Hospital, this morning after a short illness. The deceased was 65 years of age and was a native of Hokitika, where he has resided- for most of his life. Deceased was. the first guard on the Hokitika-GiVymouth railway and was a popular figure, always proving a most courteous and obliging official. He was also licensee of-: the’ A.l. (now Masonic) Hotel for a number of years, and later • had a milk run for a considerable period. Of late he has been residing quietly on- a small property. on the south side of-, the Hokitika river railway bridge. His wife predeceased him some seven years ago. He leaves a grown up family of seven daughters (Mrs. D. Robertson, of Lyttelton, Mrs W. O’Donnell, of Johnsonville, Mrs A.. 0’ Donnell, of Palmerston North, Mrs Taylor, of Island Bay; Mrs J. >* Dav~ ■ idson, ’of Christchurch, Mrs Graham, of Greymouth, and Miss Cissy Kidd, of Christchurch), and four sons (Patrick, of Turner and Co’s, Hokitika, John, at Seddonvilie, Joseph,> at Mananui,.and Harry, at Harihari). j

Tennis players will welcome the opportunity of. being coached by Geoff.Ollivier. Full particulars may be obtained from Paddy Ross, - Call and get his Summer Sports Catalogue. Our sporting good cannot be - obtained! cheaper anywhere in the Dominion.— 3.

Music just as clear as that from the bigger “His Master’s Voice’ ’ models but lower prices for these three new instruments. Each of these three latest models Ims the new patented tonechamber and a No. 5A soundbox. The cabinets are finely finished in polished oak or satin mahogany. Every detail of design and construction is vouched for by “His Master’s Voice” craftsmen—the men who build the gramophones that have won the enthusiastic approval of the great musicians. \

Hear these news models now at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt, •"

The anglers of the Hokitika district will be pleased to know that a full range of the well-known Shakespeare products may be viewed at the popular sports depot of L. S. (Paddy) Ross. Casting rods, split cane, from 27s 6(5 to 655. Level winding reels 15s to 555. Super silk lines 8s to 10s per 50 yard reel. These are all genuine Shakespeare products. Honour built and honour sold.—l.

Boys’ best quality golf hose, sizes d’s to 9’s; price 2s lid to 4s 3d.—At McKay’s.—Advt.