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Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1929, Page 4

The amount of coal, timber, pro-, duce, and general merchandise railed through the Otira tunnel last week was 11,291 tons, an increase of 2011 tons, compared with the previous week’s tctal, and an increase of 535 tons on the amount dealt with during tiie corresponding period in 1928.

The Christchurch sportsman, Air J. R. McKenzie ,experienced a stroke of had luck on Thursday when the wellknown racehorse and sire, Author Dillon, died at Roydou Lodge, Yaldliurst. Hie cause of death was not definitely known on Friday, but it is supposed that it was due to knidney trouble. He was 17 years old, 1

The following entries have been received for the Open Boxing Tournament to take place on Thursday night at Princess Theatre:—-Marsh, J. Iveily, Freitas, Vincent, T. Keily, J. Wingham, W. Cook, Matich, Harris, Mons Alorgan, Les Morgan, W. Bullimore, J. Johnson, W. Boyd, W. Walsh, lies Baker, McGill, Hedwig, Ritchie, Hanralian.

Be cool in the heat of summer—The new plain and printed rayons being shown by Schroder and Co. are ideal for the warmer weather.—Advt.

Onr clothing secures the fashionable effect sought for by the careful dresser. Your Xmas Suit is here. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Prams, dolls, rocking horses, teddy bears, aiul mechanical toys, now selling rapidly at the Economical Crockery Shop. Avoid disappointment by paying your deposit to-day.—P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Aren’s all-wool white Sporting Cardigans and Pull-overs from 10s 6d to 14s 6d at AlcKay’s.—Advt.

Just the gifts you require at the right prices are, displayed for your inspection at the Economical Crockery Shop. This grand selection of goods will make your shopping a pleasure. — P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. Call and inspect Addisons new range of neckwear, silk gloves, hosiery and handkerchiefs.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify for private sale, a property situated at Kanieri. Our suits are standard in quality, honorable in make and right in price. Call and be measured for your Xmas Suit. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A grand concert and ball in aid of the funds of Humphreys School will be held in the One Mile Hall, Arahura, on Wednesday evening. A capital concert programme will be given, and for the ball lioss’s Orchestra will supply the music.

'The earthquake shock on Saturday morning was quite severe at Reefton. At first it whs' gentle, but became sharper in a few seconds. At Murchison, contrary to anticipations, the shock was only a slight one, whereas to the northward at Glenhope it brought chimneys down once more.

A slip on the locality known as Siberian bridge near Rewanui, occurred on Friday, the whole of the hillside coming away and blocking up the creek, turning the water into the workings at the Morgan West section, No. 1 mine. As a consequence the men working in that vicinity were idle for the day.

It appears that if copyright music is played at school concerts without permission, the committee concerned is liable for copyright fees’. Mr J. W. Preen, in bringing the matter up. at yesterday’s meeting of the' Canterbury Board of Education, stated that in the event of a performer singing such a song the committee was likely to get into trouble. It was decided to request the Copyright Assoeiation for general permission for school committees to use copyright music for educational purposes.

Workmen engaged in excavation work at Wellington College had a fortunate escape 'from serious injury late on Monday afternoon, when a barrel containing detonators and dynamite exploded, states the “Post.” Heavy wind blew cinders from a rubbish fire into a shed, which caught alight, and a bucket brigade w)iick was quickly formed failed to control the fire. 'Suddenly a barrel containing the detonators and dynamite exploded, wrecking the shed. Although five or. six men were standing a few yards from the shed, all escaped injury-,' with the exception of orie, whose>-face .-and j ear were lacerated by a piece* of flying timber; The force of the explosion broke some panes of glass in the bast' school and in the Memorial Hall.:

The death of Mrs- Robert Meharryy of Upper Roka'tahi, took place ori: Sunday at 10.15 p.’m. at her residence, after a short illness, the end coming peacefully. The deceased was'a native of County Down, Ireland, and 75 years of age. She was one of the earilest pioneers of the district, and w-as the first school teacher in that locality. Deceased leaves a husband, the wellknown settler and member of theWestland Hospital Board, and growp-up family of seven. Thebe are three daughters Mi. Elhinney, of Ashburton', Mrs'T. R. 'Chesterman, of ltanieri, and Mrs -T. Crough, of Kokatahi), and four 1 sons (James,-of-Kokatahi, Robert, of Hawera/ David, of Auckland, and Henry, of •South-'We'stland). General sympathy will be:extended to the bereaved husband and- family in their loss. . i

If we make a. price and guarantee the goods, what more can we do? Our made-to-measure suits are worn by -the best dressed men in the district, why not you? Order early. W. H. Stopforth’s.

New records just received on His Master’s Voice:—“When My Dreams Some Trust ” (F.T.) Waring’s Penns, “My Sin” (F.T.), Waring’s Penns; “Maybe! Who Knows?” (vocal), Gene Austin, “ I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” (vocal) Gene Austin; “Little Pal” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “Why Can’t You?” (organ) Jesse Crawford; “Finding the Long Way Home” (vocal) Johnny Marvin, “Pal Forever.” (vocal) The Melody Three; “Outside” (F.T.) Aaronson’s Commanders, “ Won’t You Tell Me Hon.?” (F.T.) Waring’s Pennsylvanians; “He’s a Good Man to Have Around ” (vocal) Sophie Tucker, “I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mammas” (vocal), Soliipe Tucker; “ Smiling Irish Eyes ” (vocal) Helen Clark, “A Wee Bit of Love ” (vocal), Helen Clark; “Junior” (F.T.) Shilkret’s Orchestra, “Reaching for Someone” (F.T.) Olsen’s Orchestra; “A Dicky Bird Told Me So ” (vocal) Ann Penn, “That Monte Carlo Song” (vocal) Ann Penn; “My Sin” (organ) Jesse Crawford, “You’re the Cream in My Coffee” (organ), Jesse Crawford; “Piccolo Pete” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra, “Here We Are ” (F.T.) Weem’s Orchestra. 4s each at Yarrall’s.—Advt,

Addison’s draw your attention to their window display of “ Berlei Cor* setry,”’ for one week only. This same interesting display has been shown throughout the Dominion and is worthy of inspection.—Advt. New goods just,'rolling in! Visitors should look in and see some of the new goods we are opening up every day. Novelty and quality at low prices.— Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Revell Street. —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 for your friend at Frank Bade’s.— Advt. Addisons have just opened up a new shipment of ready-to-wears, crinolines, capelines, and tennis hats.—Advt.

The Gael sailed at 5 o’clock on Sunday morning for Wellington with a cargo of timber The steamer leaves Wellington on Thursday for Hokitika.

Senior-Sergent C. E. Roach, of Greymonth, passed his examination for the j rank of Sub-Inspector. Constable J. Crowley, of Ross has qualified for the rank of sergeant.

Lovers of dancing are eagerly awaiting to-morrow night, wheii the Anniversary Ball at Woodstock takes place. The Woodstock floor is a noted one, with dancing patrons, and the engagement of the Black Hand Orchestra should put the finishing touches on the most complete arrangements already made. The price of admission is most moderate—Gents 3s, ladies 2s. '

Between the Ivuniara township and m ocean beach there is a probability of an r ancient beach lead on a line - with the’ Lainplough Flat. There is a great’, likelihood of a lead of auriferous drift in that ancient river-bed between where the old sea beach lead existed and the present ocean beach, where boring operations are to take place,

The Hokitika Amateur Boxing Association are Stagirig' another ’of their popular tournaments at Princess Theatre on Thursday night next, when in addiiion to' the boys’ to’urn'ey, for which there are twenty entries' there will be three" special ''bouts' 1 (heavyweight, lightweight; fin’d'“'flyweight). A full night’s 1 programme has I ‘been arranged and should attract a large attendance. 1 * 1 H '

A’ destructive wfirS at‘Blackball on Saturday nigbtocctirfed in‘a residence situated' between- 1 and Ainsley’s Hotels; Tesulting'-in l ' the complete demolition of the 'biilldhi^, 5 only the chimneys being’ left sififiding. It is understood that ’the ‘occupier’s were absent at, the time of the outbreak, and all their personal effects were destroyed in the flames. ■

M.essrs W. Weddell and Co; Ltd. advise dated London the 22nd. inst. as roilows:.—Danish butter 190 s (last week 188 s to 190 s), New Zealand unsalted butter 188 s to 188 s (182 s to 188 s), New Zealand salted 169 s to 174 s (1705..t0 1745), market quiet; - New -Zealand . cheese, White; £ssvto 08$ (93s- to; 945), 1 New Zealand cheese,' coloured,*‘93s to 944 (92s to 935)-, market'firm. :iCan- - adian. cheese,' white,i 96s (95s to. 98s), Canadian; cheese, 98s' (95s to 98s).’? "■ i it "a rii ' v A. narrow escape 'from what might Have proved' a:, serious : accident was experienced .by MrlC. Moss, Of ‘ Greymouth, \yesterday .afternoon.*. j Accompanied by bis wife and. family* he was proceeding i in. the direction of Reefton in his can When ascending Potham’s Hill, about half a mile on the. north side of Ahaura, the ear struck a oif loose shingle, and was precipitated over the bank,- turning three somersaults before it was held up by wine 4 blackberry growth. The occupants of the car escaped without any injuries. The car, which-.did not. suffer to any great .extent; WfisG towetKvijihto Greyimau'th by'Mr'Sahaef, •if; .</ hi .-d >ciVnFi . " •

I. The Home of; Newt Ideas; :find 'Honest our* stockieof ready-to-wear suits, v sports..coats ■.btc.-wW. H. Stopforth’s.-—Advti! mid iw-H-.iv'-

Clothes:. •makeVothe r: man—Schroder and. Co..:are> showing a very hne .tange of Christmas:, suitings,opticed; from £4 4s,to £B;los.r-**Ad'vtjr‘t yn-xq: "

Never • befdre : ’ haVe ■’ we- presented 1 a selection of leather goods so varied, so ingenious, or in such charming oolours, Yarrall’s have just the hand bag or purse to add to the smartness of ybur summer frock. Choose one now, the prices are extremely moderate.—Yarrall’s, Revell Street.—Advt.