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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1929, Page 4

You can secure now, the very hat you want for Xmas by paying a small deposit. Stephens’ Bros.—Advt.

The weekly first aid lecture on practical service will be continued at the Hospital Board rooms this evening at 8 o’clock by Dr Hayes.

At the conclusion of the Stock Sale at Arahura on Monday next, W. Jeffries and Co. will sell 80 head of store cattle on behalf of clients.

Fifty mens Suits 'to clear at Stephens Bros, prices 45/. Inspection invited.

The Hon. H. L. Michel, M.L.C., and Mrs Michel left for Wellignton this morning. Mr Michel will take his seat in the Council' which resumes to-mor-

The Inangahua ladies’ hockey team played their first match against Rangiora on Friday and the result was a drawn game, each side scoring one goal. The “A” team on Saturday defeated the Rangiora “ A ” team.

The health of the Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward is said to be better definitely, and it is expected he will be in charge of the business of the House this week. The duration of Parliament is likely to run to-the second week, in November. . ,

Owing to arrangements for the opening of the Tennis Courts at Three Mile not being quite complete, the opening ball has been altered from October 23rd to Wednesday, October 30th, the music being supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra.

Arrangements have been made with \. Adamson and party, the only tenderers, by the West land County Coun--il, to take up the Petersen Road contract at Inter-Wanganui, at the original estimate for, the work. This section will complete the formation of the road through to the Gorge.

All members and intending members of the Kanieri Cricket Club are requested to attend the annual meeting to be held at the Kanieri Public Hall on Wednesday, 16th inst. at 8 p.m. A good attendance is desired.—Advt.

The basket ball and football teams from Hokitika Technical School met Reefton teams at Reefton on Saturday. The football team were victors over the Reefton school by 23—3. The visiting basket ball team were defeated by the Reefton girls in their match, the score being 12—6.

While motoring from the Grey Valley to Reefton on Thursday night, Dr Wicken’s car struck a horse, that jumped from the side of the road in front of the car. The car’s radiator was badly smashed and the machine disabled, and another motor had to be obtained from Reefton to bring t 1 Doctor and his companion (Mr C. Sadler) to Reefton. The horse which must have been seriously hurt by the impact, galloped away down the road.

A serious accident occurred on Thursday evening to a motor cyclist named C. Broughton, employed on the Reefton Railway. He was coming along Smith Street, when he struck the back of a motor car driven by Mr A. Davies, and was thrown a good distance, sustaining severe abrasions, and cuts to the face and head. He was taken to Reefton Hospital for medical treatment. Tne motor cycle was badly injured. *

Tennis enthusiasts may rest assured that every tenuis racquet sold by Paddy Ross is made by a reliable Englih manufacturer. We have a range of English racquet from 2os to £5. Davis and Ayres balls sold at 4s per pair.— 5.

Bait-casting anglers will appreciate the fact that they may now obtain complete Shakespeare reel service at Paddy Ross’s Sports Depot. It is no longer necessary to wait for reel repairs as these may now be carried out while you wait. A full range of parts lor every Shakespeare reel is kept in stock.—4.

Messrs Irvine and Stevenson Ltd. Beach Street, notify they are cash fiu.vers 01 whitebait. 'Carrier meets all A trains to collect consignments. £

Residents who have gardens should he on the watch for the garden thief who for the past week has been very uusy in many quarters.

The annual meeting of the Plunket Society will be held on Thursday next at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Hall. Members and all interested are invited to attend.

Mr W. J. Butler is representing the Westland Chamber of Commerce the annual meeting of) the Associated Ghamoers of New Zealand now sitting at Auckland.

The outward express for Christchurch this morning the following were passengers. Hon. H. L. Michel and Mrs Michel N. L. Field and Mrs Field, Messrs R, Wild, H. Bonar, S. Clarke and Miss Lamacroft.

The Railway Station this morning was quite lively owing to \the many friends of, Mr and Mrs N. Field (late licensee of the Railway Hotel)' assembling to wish “Bon Voyage” on Hheir leaving Hokitika to take up their Residence in Christchurch. ».

A young man, Mark Elliott, received facial injuries on Sunday, afternoon .when his motor-cycle skidded neat’ Camerons and he was thrown heavily oil: to the road.* ■ He' was conveyed by another motorist to the Grey Hospital, and was yesterday reported to be in a satisfactory condition.

Ttya final of the Greymouth Golf Club’s senior championship was played: over 36 holes, between W. P. McCarthy, the holder, and A. K. Smith. Excellent weather conditions prevailed but a strong wind and uneven greens made good scoring difficult. After a very even game, McCarthy won the title by the margin of 4 up and 3 to play. The players’ cards for the morning round were: McCarthy 74; Smith 75? H

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London the 11th inst: * Danish butter, 191 sto 290 s (last week 202 to 2055); New .Zealand unsalted, 186 s to 190 s (last week 184 s to 183 s); New Zealand salted, l/9s to 184 s (last week 179 s to 184 s); market quiet. Cheese, white, 94s to 85s (last week 95s to 965); cheese, coloured, 93s to 94s (last week 94s to 955); market quiet. Canadian cheese, white, 95s to 97s (last week 95s to 975); coloured, 91s to 96s (last week 95s to 975).

The death took place at Kfinieri yesterday afternoon of Mrs Stankey, wife of Mr Antonio Stankey, ! well known residents of Kanieri over a long period of years. The deceased was a native of Poland and. 71 years of age, 53 years.; ‘ having being-Spent ’in New "Zealand/Deceased leaves a husband and- family of three, daughters (Mrs Young pf Greymouth, Mrs Davis of Wellington and Miss Mary Stankey of Kanieri) and three sons (John and Thomas of Kanieri and Joseph of Christchurch). Many friends will extend sympathy to the bereaved in their loss.

We have on view an excellent range of new prams and push chairs in large variety of shapes and colours, also Plunket cofcs. Best values at YarraU’s Music Depot.—. Advt. '

We have just opened up our first shipment of ’Xmas dolls. See our window and secure any of /these by paying a small deposit. Large assortment ttf kiddies’ prams from 9s 6tl to 55s:— At -Yarrall’s.—Advt.

Fishermen please ndte that we are the Westland agents of W. S. Clayton and Co. Ltd., the reliable Christchurch sports dealer. How are these for prices: Shakespeare reels, True Blue 15s, Triumph 295, Criterion 30s, Classic 52s 6d; Shakespeare rods, True Blue 27s 6d. Kalamazoo 37s 6d and 665, Southern Special 40s; Shakespeare lines, Wexford and Old Hickory, 141bs Bs, 181bs 8s 6d, 241bs 10s per 50 yd. reel. * Minnows, traces, gaffs, flies, casts, and the famous Hoffman rest at Paddy Ross’s.—(6)

Bargains for 6d at the Economical Crockery Shop: Cups and saucers 6d, large size dinner plates 6d, table spoons and forks 6d, dessert spoons and forks 6d The' snips are too numerous to mention, so come and see for yourselves—Advt.

Mr Henry Jones notifies all friends that he has again taken over the management of the Railway Hotel, Hokitiak, where patrons are assured of the care, attention, and comfort that was always so appreciated in previous years.—Advt.