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Hokitika Guardian, 30 October 1929, Page 4

On the bowling green last evening in a two bowl pairs game for the Batchelor Buttons, Messrs C. J. King ■ind G. Coles defeated Messrs KnowlesSmith and Wm. Wilson by 24 to 12.

The fine weather of the past week has made the playing surface on the local bowling green considerably faster, and advantage is being taken each evening for play. The amount of playing days available for the month of October is easily a record, thanks to the fine spell.'

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London, 25th. inst: “Danish butter 194 s to 108 s (last week 196 s to 2.005), New Zealand unsalted putter 188 s to yloOs (190 s), New Zealand salted 177 s to 182 s (178 s to 184 s), market slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 93s to 94s 93s to 945), New Zealand cheese, coloured 92s to 93s '92s to 935), market improving. Canadian cheese, white 95s to 98s (94s to 965), Canadian cheese, coloured 94s to 96s (94s to 86:)."

Among the Westland Estimates this vear is a vote of £IOOO for tourist tracks. The hulk of the money will be spent in South Westland and both the \Vaiho and Fox Glacier tracks will receive attention. At Wailio the access to Canavan’s Knob and Alec’s Lookout are to be improved, and at Cook’s Flat, Pekanga track to Gillespie’s, now a popular riding route, is also to be improved. The Waiho river track to the sea beach will, have attention also. °o that within a short time the popular reports in the south will.b”vp add-d points of interest to' view while in the locality.

It is with deep regret that we'record the death of Mcs Lucy Henley Palmer which took place at Westland Hospital last night after an illness extending over some considerable time. The deceased was the widow of the late Mr John Palmer, formerly of Ivumara, and was a native c.if Adelaide and 68 years of age. She was brought to Hokitika when a baby. She lived at Woodstock for some years and then with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Charles Ward, went to Kumara. Deceased took a keen interest in social and church affairs. She leaves a family of seven daughters, Mesdames.' W. E. Richards, Clark Campbell, W. WiebliVv, and F. Brown (Hokitika)? A. Cropper 1 (Koiterangi), J. Burr (Nganere), B. McCarthy (Wanganui), and three sons, Edwin (Wanganui), Walter (Frankton Junction), and Robert (Hokitika) ; two step-daughters Mrs E. Andrews (Greymouth) and Mrs J. Parnell (Wanganui). MrsC. Growcott (Havelock North) is a sister and there are several sisters in South Australia. The funeral takes place on Friday morning at Kumara.

There is a new range of frocks oil show at Schroder and Co. including printed ravons, georgette, lace, and art silk.—Advt.

What it .costs to keep a boy in clothes and it is surprising how much less it will cost you if you take advantage of the low prices of hoys Lichfield shirts from As 6cl to 8s 6d, in white and gray canoe.—at McKays. —Advt.

There are very large quantities of whitebait showing np in the Hokitika river this week, likewise are all the magnificent .summer frocks and hats in McKays showroom,-—Advt.

A few of the numerous snips now offered to you at the Economical Crockery Shop : Fancy cup, saucer and plate Is lid set, white and gold breakfast cups with saucers 6d. Also a lovely range of salad dishes at 2s each. Remember,' we buy for cash, we sell for cash, that’s why we lead.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.-—At! vt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell by auction on the premises, Gibson Quay, on behalf of Mrs Bald, who is leaving the district, the whole of her furniture and effects. The sale takes place on Wednesday next.

In the House yesterday, Hon. G. W. Forbes, announced that the Cabinet had concurred in the decision that the extra primage duty will cease at the end of March next in regal’d to foodstufls, and other groceries,' and fertilisers. "With respect to other, goods, power was being taken in the Bill to terminate an extra duty if, and when, the financial position j ..stifles such step.

The usual fortnightly meeting oT Lodge Westland Mo. b 9, U.A.0.D., was held last Thursday evening, Bro. G. .so lie presiding-over -a good attendance of members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read apd confiimed. Inward correspondence . was received and outward approved. Accounts and sick pay totalled £ll 11s Cd. '£wo candidates were initiated into the rites of T)midism. The P.AJs competition was won by P.A. Bro. Ballinger, the judge being the visiting D.P., Bro. R. Barrovvman, who presented the winner with the medal. At the conclusion of the business the ladies provided supper.

The railway crossing between Karoro and South Beach was the scene of a collision on Monday ■ evening, when a taxi driven by J. Brown crashed into a Ford delivery truck driven by J. Hall, of Harihari. It appears that Brown was coming ir.to Greymouth* when he had to swerve to pass an unlighted stationaiy car at the roadside. The swerve brought him into collision with Hall, who was travelling southwards, and the taxi climbed a bank on the side of the road and capsized. None of the passengers was hurt, but a lady in the van received slight injuries about the head. Medical attention was given by Dr. Bird. Neither, of the vehicles was greatly damaged.

Many improvements of late have been carried out on the south road. From Kanieri on,, the road to Ross-is now receiving special attention. Additional work is also being done on the road to Waiho. Almost immediately McCullough bridge will be finished, and the’material is om the ground for MacDonald’s bridge. /Enj-oute to Weheka road improvements are in hand, a bridge is in course of erection over Oemoeroa creek, with material on the ground for bridging Bocherty Creek, the Bru..e Bay inland road is now completed, avoiding the beach route, and the road to the Bay Landing m also being greatly improved. Generally excellent work is being done to improve .the.southern roads tor vehicle access. ■; - 1

The Public Works Department have a party of men at present finishing off the new track to the ice on Fox Glacier, making access easy for everyone. Almost immediately the same party will He moved down to Cooks’ Flat for the construction of a tourist track to i Lake Matheson. The lake is wellknown to most admirers of southern scenery, because of the magnificent reflections it gives back of the Fox Glacier and Mount Cook. Messrs Sullivan Bros., of Fox Glacier Hostel purpose placing a boat on the lake for the convenience of visitors, so that in the near future the lake will be better knowp than ever.

.Mr Bernard Ward, County Chairman, who was accompanied south by Councillors 'Wells and SearlCj returned yesterday evening, after travelling'' as far as Maintain. The journey was made as far as Weheka by motor car, and thence by trap. The roads generally were in excellent order, and the settlers’ complaints or requirements very few. Several small matters were dealt with satisfactorily. Mr Ward found the district looking exceedingly well. Some large mobs of cattle were on 'the 1 move, show'ng what the district could produce in fat Stock, 'those engaged in sheep-farming were able to report an excellent lambing season. The dairy farmers spoke well, of their returns, so that generally the district may be said to he in a veryprospering condition. Great advance is being made in the erection of fine homes, confirming the good report pf the prosperous conditions. There are two fine hostels at Waiho and Weheka, those concerned showing remarkable enterprise in providing such commodious buildings and such first class accommodation. The two hostelries referred to are responsible undoubtedly for the increased tourist traffic, and visitors certainly may enjoy their fill of beautiful scenery all along a route of varied grandeur at every stage, of the journey.

The “ Bini ” Tennis Racket frame is made from two strips of first quality ash with the grain-reversed. The inner surfaces of the sections are tongued arid grooved and when glued are compressed the one into the other. The strongest form of construction for tennis rackets. Obtainable from Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

The pleasing colour combinations together with the superior quality Of rubber used make our 1929 bathing caps a source of satisfaction to our customers. See. our display of pure gum caps, fancy trimmed caps, bathing slippers and bathing belts. At Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt. Avoid disappointment by shopping at the Economical Crockery Shop, where an unusually attractive display of Xmas presents, toys, etc. awaits your inspection.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Talking about strikes, how do these prices strike you. Navy serge suits-to-measure from £5 15s to £8 10s. Call and be measured to-day at W. 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A anal, reminder is given of the Tennis Ball in tlie Three Mile Hall this evening. The arrangements made for this function are of the best and general satisfaction should result. The> music will be supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra so a splendid programme df music is assured.

At All Saints’ Church on Friday, November Ist (least of All. Saints), a special service will be held. It is the 65th anniversary of the church. The service will- be as follows Holy munion 7 a.m., Festal Evensong 7.33 p.m. Archdeacon Jermyn, df Grey- f mouth, will preach at the evening service.

A meeting of the R.S.A. reception committee 4411 be held at the Soldiers’ ILall to-night at 8 o’clock to make final arrangements for the visiting excursionists arriving at mid-day on Saturday, Motorists who will be gopcl enough'to place cars at the disposal $1 the visiting, returned men are desired to advise Mr Paterson or Mr Evans,- k

Toiler’s 1 Hall' as : a rendezvous dancers is very popular, judging from the'-many comments still to be heard about the memorable opening ball. On Tuesday next, the Hibeivan Society «irq holding a ball out there'.and from all i accounts the event’is going ,to be very popular. An excellent supper'is being prepared, the floor -will be in excellent trim and the music by the Black Hand, Orchestra W3F be ; a ’‘special featureM^

The death- took’ place yekloiday morning of Solomon’Hazeldine at his residence, Preston Road. ■ Deceased was' born in. Lancashire ’75 years ago, and : bad resided in New Zealand j for 4(5 years. He was a former resident of but had lived in Greymouth for the past 32 years. Besides a wife lie leaves a. family of'; two daughters, Mrs A. Coburn (Preston Road) and Mrs Pearce (Auckland);' and seven sons, Abraham and Thomas (Christchurch), William (Stillwater), 'Charles (Apiti), and James, David and-Joseph (of Greymouth).

The . death t'o'ok place dn Monday night, at the residence cjf his daughter, Mrs Gilbert (Paroa), of Samuel Groom, an old resident of the Coast. The latq. Mr Groom was born in j\V’esjt Ronish, Staffordshire,' 74 years ago. He came to New Zealand early in life, and lived at Brunner from 1887 to 1910. He then retired and took up his residence;at Paroa. He had been in fairly good health and that day visited Runanga, * but expired suddenly as he was tiring. Besides a wife, lie leaves tvv£ slaughters—Mrs .Gilbert (Paroa) and . Mrs Wick (Runanga) ;• and three sop's Robert and George (Greymouth) Thotnas (Christchurch). '•

A Press Association telegram from Napier statesMr Charles Buckettfs club-swinging effort of 72 hours -45 minutes concluded at Christchurch on Friday is far from a world’s record as has been claimed. At midnight .on* New Year’s Eve, 1913, Captain T. (B* •Bax, at Napier, completed 146 J hours continuous club swinging, having stairfc~ed on Christmas night. This constitutes a, world’s record, the preyiou's best being 14 hours, put up by Dobrelli in' Queensland. Bax used two-pound blubs, which is ; the recognised ;stahdard 'weight for endurance swinging, in which a standard number of revolutions per minute has to be maintained throughout the full period of the test. Captain Bax, who is in his 70th year and still lives in Napier* I finished in, good condition* despite loss of sleep, and was having a swim at seven next morning. Maybe Bnckett’s effort Qat Christchurch constitutes a record for six-pound clubs, but ..certainly is far from a record in recognised endurance club-swinging. * /. , c.

Many cricketers are purchasing their pricket bats. Now is the time to oil and break them iirbeifore the matches start. Hobbs, Macartney, Wamwright and other good makes in stock at Y#rall’s Sports Depot.—Adit. • "•

Mr Hehry 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 whs always so appreciated in previous years.—Advt. • \

We have just opened up a heauti? ful selection of silk ninons, figured satins, Rayons, voiles etc., in all the most fashionable shades. Inspect these attractions to-day at Stephens’ Bros;— Advt.' - M

Addisons wish to notify their cus* tomers that they have opened Ar,t Satins in Black Yeux Rose, Gold Royal Blue oOin. wide suitable for cushions and hangings. Call and inspect.—Advt.