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Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1929, Page 4

The nnrmnl meeting' 0 f the Westland Trotting Club will be held on Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the Club Rooms,-Hamilton Street. Steadv rain set in last evening and continued 'through the night with no sign of abatement th's morning, spoiling all outdoor fixtures for the afternoon. The Westland County Council will meet on the first Tuesday next month, in lieu of the second Tuesday—the usual time of meeting. Next Saturday, Mr B. Ward, County Chairman, proceeds south, travelling as far as Bruce Bay district on a visit of inspection.

The entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue.

There will be a baptismal service at the Euatapu Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon at 2.33 o’clock.

The ; whitebait canning operations inaugurated by Messrs Nolan Bros, at Okuru are' now in full swing and it is stated that a first class article is being turned out.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of excursion fares and train, arrangements in connection with the trotting, races at. Greymouth on 26th. and 28th. October.

As the result off a slip which occurred in 'the Otira Gorge, the main road will be closed to traffic for about three days, pending the removal of the obstruction.

The annual meeting of the Kanieri Tennis Club will take place on Monday evening next at 8.30 o’clock. A full attendance of members is desired. —Advt.

To-morrow will be observed as “Young People’s Day,” at St. Andrew’s Church, when there will be a children’s service in the morning and in the evening a service for young men and women. The printed order of service will .be used, ■

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatahi on Sunday, October 20th* for. silver medal donated by Mr A, Woodlouse. Nine birds, Nominations 55,. To start nt 1.30 p.m. sharp,—Advt,, ...

At Westport,.qn Thursday morning, Felix Mulligan, .appeared before the. Court 011 charges of attempted carnal knowledge of a girl pf six years and indecent exposure., at Tirorpa-. He was. remanded to the Magistrate’s Court on October 23rd,

Worshippers attending St. Paul’s Methodist Church one Sunday evening are requested to take their copy of Santery’s hymns so that they can revive memories of joining in singing some old time favourites. Rev. G. Knowles-Smitii will give the story of each hymn,

A few of this month’s records: ‘Huiton Dinton and Mace” and “The Curtain. Falls” (by Peter Dawson); ‘‘Mother of Mine’’ and 1 ‘Oil the Day I Get to Heaven” (by John Brownlee); “Witness” and “I Got a Home in Dat Rock” (by Paul Robeson); “Rustle of Spring” and “My. Darling Waltz” (Miarok Weber ?and his 'Orchestra); Organ Prelude part 1 and 2 (by Mischa Levitski) ; “The Road to Vicksburg” and “The King of Borneo” (by Frank Crummit); “I Bringing a Red, Red Rose” (by Franklyn Baur); “Making Whoopee”, (by Eddie Canton). His Master’s Voice Records at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt

j The . Westland timber exports . fqr.. the quarter,,ended September, 30, , weijq 20,247,0CQ super, feet. This return shows an increase .of 1,368,400 over the June quarter. In all 8,467,630 super feet were railed through the; Cj.ii'ft tunnel whilst shipping arid local orders, amounted to 11,879,4CK3. super, feet. The total for the first, two quarters-of the current', fiscal year, amounted to 39,125,600 super, feet, and constitutes a record. „

A few, that l ean recommend: “ Uphill. Trek,’’ Sheila Macdonald; “precious Bane,” Mary Webb; “ The Divine Lady,” E. ; Barrington; “Summer Lightning,” P. G. “The Minds of the. World,” Ruby, Ayres; “ The Altar of Honour,” Ethel M. Dell; “The Uncertain Triumph,”. A. S. M. Hutchison; “ Jim, The Conqueror,” Peter B. Kyne; “Riven” (Jean Devaney) author of “The. Butcher’s Shop ”. 143 of the latest books to choose from, Only three, copies left of “All Quiet on the Western Front.”—James Toohey.— Advt.

Do your kitchen utensils need renewing? If so now is your chance to get all , you need 1 at the lowest possible* cost. Have a look at- the window display at the Economical Crockery Shop:.' P. Stephens,: proprietress.—Advt. '

■ Tennis enthusiasts may . rest assured that every tennis racquet sold by Paddy'Ross is:made by a reliable Englih manufacturer. We have a range of English racquet from 25s to £5. Davis and Ayres balls sold at 4s per pair.—s.

First shipment of our ’Xmas toys now showing at the Economical Crockery Shop. See the lovely range of dolls, teddy bears, etc. Pay your deposit now. P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt.

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 for every Shakespeare reel is kept in stock.—4.

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,

Just arrived: —A consignment 01 300 cases of choice apples, consisting of Delicious, Cox’s Orange Munroes Northern Star, Jonathans, Dunn’s Seedlings a»d other varieties, with instructions to sell at the lowest market price. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. ‘Phene No. 2.—Advt.