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Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1929, Page 4

B„ Ford and Coy. Ltd., brewers, HokitCa, wishes to notify the general public that their beer is now on tap.

The monthly meeting of the "Westland County Council takes place tomorrow at the usual hour.

A meeting of St. Mary’s Ladies Club will be held on Wednesday evening at 7.45 o’clock sharp. A full attendance is requested.—Advt.

The registration is notified in the last Mercantile Gazette: —Ford, Robt. and Co. Ltd. Regd. as a private company, October 19tli, 192t>. Capital: £7500 in 7500 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: —Ivumara: R. H. Ford 4500. Hokitika: A. Cowie 3000. Objects: Brewers and maltsters and general Incidental.

The steady increase that has been taking place, in the volume of goods brought through the Otira tunnel since it was opened for traffic in August, 1923, is reflected in the figures for last month, when compared with those for October in 1928 and 1927. Last month the gross tonnage of goods brought through the tunnel was 50,822, compared with 44,472 tons in October last year and 30,771 tons for the corresponding month df 1923.

. . % Arrangements are in hand to have the Ruatanu-Mahinnona road completed prior to tho holidays, so ns to afford a motoring route to the lakeside. Tt is also likely that steps will ho taken to improve Mahinapua Creek, and also provide a boat landing in deeo water at Shanghai, a vote for that purpose having been provided on this year’s IFstimat.es at tho request of the Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Society. The improved means of access should result in Lake Mahinapua regaining some of its former popularity as a picnic and holiday resort.

Tho Monarch at 2os is the King of Hats. Why pay more? This hat will retain it’s shape awl colour. Obtainable only at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

At Tvumeu an old house occupied by Mrs El W. Sehrafft was in the path of the cyclone and rocked so violently that the family rushed into the open. Nine large mncrocarpa trees were torn up by the roots and levelled, and the same fate overtook a large lemon tree in the orchard. At the same time a herd of dairy cows which had been paddocked for milking "and other stock rushed about in panic. The cyclone had evidently swept in from the north and shifted almost as quickly as it came. The roar of the wind alarmed neighbours 300 yards away, and they were startled to see large broken branches hurtling through the air. This morning one branch was found nearly a quarter of a mile away ifrom where it had been stripped.

There is a new range of frocks on show at Schroder and Co. including printed rayons, georgette, iaee, and art silk. —Advt. What it costs to keep a boy in clothes and it is surprising how much less it will erst you if you take advantage of the low prices of hoys Lichfield shirts from 3s 6d to 8s Cd, in white and gray canoe.—at McKays. —Advt. We are now opening out our second shipment of summer millinery. The demand for millinery lias increased this season considerably—the reason is obvious: Value. Quality and Style. Early insepction cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The “ Bini ” Tennis Backet frame is made from two strips of first quality ash with the grain reversed. The inner surfaces of the sections arc tongued and grooved and when glued are compressed the one into the other. Hie strongest form of construction for tennis rackets. Obtainable from Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

Mr E. Morris, of Kanieri, inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Guy Fawke’s faces and Guy Fawke’s fireworks in endless varieties at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

There was a change in the weather last evening, rain setting in with a northerly blow, which continued all night, there being a fairly heavy downpour at times.

’File local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association in another column expresses thanks publicly to all who assisted in various ways on Saturday on the occasion of the visit of the members of the Christchurch IL-S.A.

The plain and fancy dress ball in the Public Hall. Kokatabi, on Wednesday evening is attracting considerable attention and there promises to be a large array of fancy costumes for which prizes will be awarded, while a bandsome silver cup has l.een donated for a waltzing competition. Music by the Southern Cross orchestra and good supper provided.

Some smart worsted costumes are amongst the new goods just opened by Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The death took place at Westland Hospital this morning of • Mrs McCluggage, wife of Mr William McCluggage, of Okarito, after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Okarito and 57 years olf age. She was a. member of the well-known Friend family of South Westland. She leaves a husband, the well-known hotelkeeper of Okarito, and five brothers, (George, William, Henry, Norman, and James Friend, all of Okarito), The funeral is taking plnce to Okarito cemetery to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o’clock.

A pathetic commentary on the selfcentred habits which have been engendered by bus travel in Auckland was supplied in an incident at Newmarket yesterday morning, when an old lady collapsed on stepping out of a bus from Mangere, states the correspondent of the “ Times.” While receiving attention in a nearby shop, she mentioned that she was 83 years of age. and that her exhaustion was due to the fact that she had bad to stand in a crowded bus throughout tile run from Mangere. In response to the. comment that surely there was some man in the bus with sufficient ordinary consideration for old age, irrespective of sex, to give her a seat, she stated that, no doubt owing to the fact that this was “ half-price ” day in a number otf city emporiums, the bus was really crowded with women. Apparently she accepted quite philosophically that ancient adage of. natural history that “ the female of the species is more savage than the male.”

The excursion train from .Christchurch on Saturday, was not ns well patronised as expected. The visitors received a hearty welcome. On arrival the members of the Christchurch h'S.A. wilder the leadership of the President (Mr Hayden) marched to Cass Square where a laurel and poppy \\ieatli was deposited on the Cenotaph in memory of the fallen. Bugler Ross: sounded the Last Post. The visiting ex-soldiers were then taken to the Soldiers Hall and regaled with refreshments by a ladies’ committee, who all worked enthusiastically to do honour to the visitors. Subsequently there was a drive to the dredge (where the Company had men on duty to show the visitors over the electric dredge), and thence to Lake Kanieri, where many crossed to Dorothy waterfall. Tn the evening tea was provided at the Soldiers’ Hall for about sixty of the excursionists, and later the visitors were entertained at a. jolly dance, spirited music being supplied bv the Rlack Hand orchestra under Mr Lawn. The orchestra was assisted by some of toe visitors, including an expert drummer, whose drum solo was a masterpiece. The visitors departed at 11 p.m. after a very jolly time, a large number of the public assembling on the platform to cheer the departing guests.

“T say, Bill! Where are you goihg now?” “Oh, I’m going to get- measured for my Xmas Suit a.t Bade’s. Jack got his last suit there and it’s a perfect fit. Frank Bade certainly knows how to measure. That’s the secret.” Why not be like Jack and get a perfect fitting suit at a reasonable price. All the latest suitings to choose from at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

I have a large shipment of fane' - goods and toys arriving so must make room to display them. This is why I am going to sacrifice two dozen of the very latest ladies hand bags. 7 have reduced them to practically cost price. Pay a small deposit and your bag will be put away for you. Jas. Toohey.—Advt.

The latest designs in frocks have just opened at (Schroder’s, including O.S. at 47s 6d and extra O.S. at 48s 6d.—Advt.

Many cricketers are purchasing their cricket hats. Now is the time to oil and break them in before the matches start. Hobbs, Macartney, Waimvright and other good makes in stock at Yhrrall’s Sports 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.

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

A meeting of Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Thursday at 2.30 p.m.

West Coast Motors Ltd. will hare cans running to the Hibernian Ball, Aralnira, to-morrow evening, leaving the garage at 8 o’clock.

Weekly social St. Mary’s Club tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock. Admission Is.—Advt.

“The best devised schemes of mice and men oft gang agloy.” So Mr Booker found when be left the city for the country and the “ simple ( life.” book your seats now for Thursday’s nignt oT monument and laughter.

Tokers’ Hall to-morrow evening will take on a lestive appearance when the Hibernian Ball is to lie held. From all accounts the event‘promises successful results and what is wanted is a crowded attendance. The music by the Black Hand Orchestra df six instruments fs a special feature. Cars are running from town for the occasion and the opportunity should not be missed of attending a first class entertainment.

During the proceedings at the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday night, Mr Hayden (President) of the Christchurch R.S.A. took occasion to thank the local Committee for the cordial welcome given and the splendid, hospitality extended. Every member of the excursion, had enjoyed , the trip and would carry pleasant memories of the visit for. a long jtime tq.come. Mr Hayclert, in addressing himself to the local “Diggers’’ present, urged them to support the Returned Soldiers’ Association and sustain it as an active bodj', He spoke of the comradeship during ■1.914-18, and ties were formed then never to be broken in life. Since the war period many of their comrades were suffering and needed help in various ways. The Association was able to give great assistance, but it needed the unified support of all. the “Diggers’ so.that their influence would bo the more influential. He therefore urged local men who had not done so already to link up with the organisation and so make their chain of influence the stronger. Mr D- J. Evans, tue local President, in introducing Mr Hayden and extending a welcome to uie visitors, also took occasion on behalf of the relatives and friends of tho fallen to thank the ..Christchurch ‘Returned Soldiers . for their ) kindly thought and appreciated action- in placing a wreath on the Cenotaph on Cass Square. .

We have just opened up a beautiful selection B of silk ninons, figured satins, Rayons, voiles etc., in all the most fashionable shades....lnspect these attractions to-day at Stephens’ Bros.— Advt. • -