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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1929, Page 4

Mr A. Stankev and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The weekly lecture class on first practical work will he continued at the Hospital Board Boom at 8 o’clock to-mprrow evening.

The annual meeting of fhe Westland Trotting Club will be held tins evening at 8 o’clock at the Club Rooms, Hamilton St. .

The annual meeting of the Rimu Cricket Club will be held in the Public Hall, Rimu, op Thursday next, Oct. 24th. at 8 p.m. A full attendance of members is desired.—Advt.

Mr C. W. Carver, Registrar of the Supreme Court at Hokitika, was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court on Friday by his Honour, Mr Justice Adams, on 'the motion of M r A.. W. Brown, at Christchurch.

During last week 12,102 tons of coal, timber, produce and general goods were railed through the Otira tunnel, being 600 tons more than last week. In the corresponding period of last year the figure was 10,393 tons, and in 1927 it was 7,7c6 tons.

“Some parts of Australia not far from Sydney have not seen rain -for seven years,’’ said Mr C. J. Morrison, a Christchurch business man who has just returned from Australia, “While I was in Melbourne, a hot wind sprang up away inland and brought with it huge crowds of red dust from the dry areas. Sydney got some of this d'.’st storm, but most of it reached Melbourne. One evening rain fell, and it proved to 'be red rain. It made a •terrible mess. Ladies coming front the theatre had their frocks ruined, and motor-cars, windows, and everything was covered with a coat of red which was found difficult to remove.”

A Westport correspondent states: “A young fellow fishing for whitebait had the misfortune to fall off the roefes, down near the tip. He got a thorough soaking and broke his whitebait polo. What he said upon clambering on to. the rooks again sent all the other fish-, ermen home.” The whitebait fishermen at Hokitika must be of a harder* nature, because last week when a well-, known rotund figure; who has been passing the time whitebait fishing,-over stepped the height of his gumboots and was baptised in the river—they only laughed!

Mr and Mrs James Inkster, a married couple approaching eighty years of age, after having lived together for a great many years, died on the same lay. Only a few nours separated their dieathson Friday at their home at 134 Madras Street, Christchurch. Mr Inkster passed away in the afternoon without, it is, stated, having known that his wife, had died that morning, vlr Inkster had been ill for some nonths, and this illness resulted in his death.. His wife, though in her- 80th. year, had assisted her twin sister to nurse him during his illness. The strain of this work told on Mrs Inkster’s health, and she took ill some ten days ago, after which het sister took over the nursing of both of them. Mrs Inkster died at about 9.30 a.in. and her husband about seven hours later. 'iv 1

A few of this month’s records: ‘Huiton Dinton and Mace” and ‘‘The Curtain Falls”, (by. Peter Dawson); “Mother of Mine” and “On the Day I Get to Heaven” (by John'Browplee) “Witness” and “I Got a Home in Dat Bock” (by Paul Robeson); “Rustle of. Spring” and “My Darling Waltz’) (Miarek 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); “Makirig Whoopee” (by Eddie Canton). His Master’s Voice Records at Yarralls Music Depot.—Advt

A few that I can recommend: “Uphill Trek,” Sheila Macdonald; “Precious Bane,” Mary Webb; “The Divine Lady,” E. Barrington; “ Summer Lightning,” P. G. Wodehopse; “'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 youi chance to get all you need 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 o! 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- he 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 oh-> vious: Value, Quality and Style. Early insepetion cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Art silk rayon dress materials in all new shades, from Is lid to 4s lid a yard at McKay’s.—Advt.

St. Mary’s weekly social to-morrow Tuesday at 8 p.m. Suppei; Advt.

Now on sale at King’s, statiobLr,, ’Xmas numbers of the “ Auclsho& Weekly,” “Christchurch Press,” “Star,” “Brett’s,” “Free Lance,” “ Otago Witness.” All excellent numbers for sending to your friends, price •2s each, postage extra. *

The to-day cf a Hibernian Ball at Tokens' Hall, Araliura, on 1 uesdav, November sth, should prove of much interest to dancing enthusiasts. Those at the opening ball still retain memories of the, happy time spent and no doubt will Iqox forward to another opportunity of Attending a dance at Toiker’s Hall. .The.musicwiß be supplied by the Black, Hand’s fulft'" orchestra and no doubt the music wi\)t

be of the brightest and best. Excellent supper catering is being provided and so the function should be highly successful from all viewpoints.

The County Clerk has received advice with regard to the Main Highways Estimates for the current year, covering maintenance of the highways from Teremakau to Waiho (including Otiro-Kumara road) that the amount apn roved for expenditure within the Westland County,, is upwards of £25,030 for ; the year. In addition, £135, £2 for £l, if ,approved. fbr tb'ei Kumara £2-Tor £l, feir tlie R-oss' Borough; and £B2O, £2 for £l J , Jor the Hokitika Borough; also approved. Moat of the work in the Weßtlans? wir be ! caiVried , ’.out by the Public Works Department. The Ross road i 3 to have special • -on this H flow being put in hand, a werlcrrr*»&”s"‘Onmp being established at the halfway, post. The new deviation to Teremakiiu railway bridge -’is also to be' put in lia.rid shortly.,,,, Works ailong the main ‘ highway. .south , will include widening and improving ;oorners and fencing dangerous plafces, and a general overhaul of the through route. In' addition to the volume of expenditure mentioned above, there are also the votes for . construction which will form part of the Public Works Estimates to appear later. These votes will include- provision for the new bridges on the southern, highway and will total a considerable sum also.,

Do not; order : your.7Xma| toys. yet. _ l have'arriving in about'a- month the best selection that has ever been in Hokitika, arid remember this, they are all made in England. .Buy these and support British industries. You ails then helping to do ploymeriti—J antes 'tooliey.rTTrAdvt.