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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1929, Page 4

Notice of ft strayed black dehorned cow appeals in this issue.

The death took place yesterday morning at the Grey Hospital, oi Doreen Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. J. Rooney, of Kokiri, Deceased was eight years df age.

Fire yesterday morning totally destroyed a residence at Kaimata. owned and occupied by Mr Ernest Barter. The occupants wore unable to save any furniture or personal effects.

Mr Earl J. Haynes, of Christchurch, has forwarded to the Hokitika Museum a framed picture of the late J. Seddon to replace the painting in the building which has been defaced by the bright sunshine.

The many friends of Mr Bayard Parham, formerly of Bealey St., will be pleased to hear lie has gained his degree of Bachelor of Arts. He is now engaged on research work for the State Forest Servi.e in connection with New Zealand timbers. His brother, ’Wilfred, is similarly engaged in Fiji.

Keep yourself fit by playing tennis. Yarrall has a fine range of first class tennis racquets which are being offered at breath-taking prices. Pop along early—choose from the best. Yarrall’s, Revtdl Street.—Advt.

Following representations to the New Zealand Railways Management, advice has been-received from the General Manager (Mr H. H. Sterling) that in order that the Hokitika Stationmaster may be kept in touch with the running of the incoming express from Christchurch, Creymouth is to advise the time of departure on all occasions, and Kumara is to notify if the train is runnin? late. This will bo a convenience to those meeting trends etc. by the express. The General Manager has also advised that the outward goods train from Hokitika at 11.. .‘to <lailv (excepting Saturday) will be piovided with a light seat in the van for passengers, as required. Hitherto those travelling by this.slow train, did not have the most comfortable rides owing to the lack of seating accommodation. That now provided will he appreciated.

Rid your children of worms —give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Sure, sa r e in action—pleasant to take. Price Is fid.—Advt.

Usual weekly social St. .Mary’s Club to-night (Tuesday) at 8 o’clock. Admission Is.—Advt.

On the bowling green last evening in a game for the Bachelor Buttons, the holders, Messrs Cl J. King and Coles, stalled off a challenge by Messrs Dougherty and Stevenson by 19 —16.

The Mayor of Westport (Mr J. H. liarkness) has received word from the Prime Minister that the Government had decided to grant Westport Borough Council £2 for £1 towards the repair o earthquake damage to the t ßorough. The estimated damage is £3(X>O, so that the Borough will receive £2OOI.

To-morrow (Wednesday) night all roads will 'lead to the Public Kail, Kanieri, where the annual concert and ball in aid of the funds of Kanieri State School eventuates. A capital programme has been arranged for i..e ball, including many of Hokitika’s best soloists, while for the ball that follows the music will be provided by Boss’ .Orchestra.

Now while Yarrall’s stock is fresh is the time to buy your 'bathing cap. Quality is Yarrall’s watchword and yet the prices are moderate. Bathing caps 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d to 7s 6d; bathing shoes, all sizes, 3s lid; bathing belts, Is, Is 6d; bathing bags. 4s 6d at the Novelty Depot, Revell Street.—Advt.

Parents- and others who have been, helping with the !funds to improve the State School-'‘-Grounds should -be well .satisfied with the good work being done by the •Rector and Committee in the matter* of 'improvements. The grounds have been materially improved of late and jn addition to being beautified are being- kept in neat and trim order, Most of’'the attention, to the grounds is being done by { the scholars, who are being exercised, in very useful w.ork, The taste for it will stand them in useful stead later as the pleasure of seeing swards r well kept and knowing how to do it, will encourage them to make many a home beautiful in after years.

Her many friends will learn with regret of the death at Wellington yesterday of Miss Margaret (Peg) Burke, formerly a well-known Greymouth. resident, and the second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E. A. Burke,, of Greymouth. The late Miss Burke, who until her health became affected, about eighteen months ago, was head of the showroom, for the firm of Louisson’s, at Nelson, and formerly head milliner in Greymouth for the firm of C. Smith Ltd., and previously was with the,local firm of Thomas arid Meßeath. She had latterly been residing with > her sister, Miss Tilly Burke, at Wellington. Sne is survived by three sisters (Mrs M. Phillips, of Greymouth; Mrs W. Galloway, of the Shell Coy. Wellington; and Miss Tilly Burke, Wellington) ; and by one brother (Mr J. J. L. Bunce. of the Deeds Department, Wellington). 1 , - • •

The road between Stillwater and Xgahere was the scene of a couple of motor accidents, at the week-end. On Sunday' hfternoon a Ford touring car oelonging to Mr Morris, of the Ngahere railway staff, with four persons aboard, by some means left the road near the bridge at this side of Ngaliere. It turned right over in its descent down the bank, landing on the hood, hut the blackberries prevented it possibly from, falling right into the river. Fortunately none of the four occupants suffered any injury. The car was subsequently recovered by Mr G. Schaef and brought to Greymouth for repairs. The other mishap happened earlier in the same vicinity, when a lorry belonging to Mr Martin, of Blackball, got off the road and was upset. Nobody was hurt, but the vehicle required repairs.

Where there’s music there you’ll find happiness, and never a dull moment. With a gramophone you have all the latest songs, classical, and jazz music ready for all occasions Hear one of Yarrall’s, gramophones to-day—just the thrill of .fine 'music, rich and pure.. Yarrall’s, Revell Street.—Advt.

Abanco guaranteed sheets, single bed size-from 10s 6d per pair to 12s 6d, unbleached 11s 6d. Dorma sheets, single 12s pair, double 17s fid pair at Schroder’s and Co., Revell Street,— Advt. ; ,.v; •

Men’s felt hats in all shades,., including light grey, dark grey, fawn, brown and beige. Prices from 9s lid to 25s at McKay’s.—Advt,

This week’s special at the Economical Crockery Shop. Bread and butter plates from 4d each; large size dinner plates, 6d each; special range of glasses, all. sizes, fid each; cups and saucers 6d each; also enamel saucepans at wonderfully low prices P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Most people are now looking to their annual holiday: before leaving be equipped with one of Yarrall’s fibre cane suitcases at 7s fid.—Advt.

Lovers of art may now see washable artistic hand-painted poker-worked cushions, table centres, etc. on view in Bade’s window. These goods are specially priced for quick sale. Now’s the time to buy a lasting ’Xmas present Tor your friend at Frank Bade’s,--Advt.

Call to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop and see the excellent range of toys on view. Dean’s A 1 quality unbreakable dolls in all abes also teddy hears in all qualities and sizes. As usual prices are right. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

A‘ear for prirforiners: will leaved Newmans Motors Ltd. garage to mor-Ai row evening at 7.45 o’clock.

A splendid assortment of Xmaa Cards, all 6d each with envelope Jas Toohey’s.—Advt..

Newmans. Motors Ltd. will run special cars to the Kanieri concert and ball to-morrow evening, leaving the garage at 7.15 o’clock.

Prof. Hcwitsou who is to preach at St. Andrew’s next Sunday will be tendered a welcome on Friday night iii St. Andrew’s Hall. There will be a few items bv the choir and,by popular vocalists and short addresses by tiie M•’■'•or- and local clergymen. Supper will be supplied and a general invitation is extended.

A young man named C. A. Hams--ley, appeared before Mr W. Meidr-un, J S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court,' Greymouth, yesterday, charged with the theft ait Inangahua Junction of 8s in money, a piano cover, and three, glasses, the property of William Sterling Clark, licensee.of the Inangahua' Junction Hotel. He was further, charged with a Ibreach of his probation order. Accused pleaded guilty,, and sentence was ..deferred pending enquiries. •'

The unexpected death took place at- Westland Hospital... on Saturday afternoon of Mrs F. Boakes r-fter an illness of five weeks. - .The deceased who was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, was a native of Wanganui and was only 18 years of age. She''bore her suffering bravely, and her unexpected death caused a very painful'' shock ,to her family and friends, Deceased leaves a bereaved husband and a year old child, mother and father, a sister (Lily) and ii, brother 1 (Arthur). . The funeral took place yesterday mornirig privately,' the Rev. Nelson Wright c-ohduetirig-the services. Among the mourners;' present were Mr Albert Boakes andMrs McMullan.

Schroder and Co. have been forth-, nate in securing a traveller’s sample range of rayon frocks. These. are in. all the. new styles and shades and are priced very attractively.-—Advt.