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Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1930, Page 4

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train arrangements and excursion fares for the Roefton Races, 7th. and Bth. January. The running of the Mail trains between Christchurch and Groymouth each Monday up to 3rd. Februery, is also advertised.

A holiday was observed to-day by the banks, government offices and most of the business people, and the town wore a very deserted appearance. The day was gloriously fine, the barometer has risen, and the prospects tfor a fine day for to-morrow’s trotting meeting appear to be very hopeful.

The Westland Trotting Club’s meeting takes place to-morrow on the Hokitika Racecourse. There are record nominations and the fields promise to be very large. The track will be found in good order, and everything points to a record gathering. Acceptances for all events close to-night at eight o’clock.

The Black Hand Orchestra has been secured for the first dance of the New Year at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow night, when their will be a benefit for the new building fund. The orchestrahas some novelty items in preparation, and as many visitors will lie in town, there should be a large attendance. The object of the takings should commend itself to the young folk who will have an opportunity of assisting the building fund. Cool drinks and i.es will be on sale.

On Friday afternoon about 3.15 Ciancleboye, (Canterbury) was visited by a whirlwind, which fortunately, so far as can be ascertained, was confined to a comparatively small area. The whirlwind, which was proceeded by a deathly stillness, lifted a large cowshed, built to accommodate six cows, into the air and deposited it some six yards away. The building, which was a substantial structure, is a total wreck. The oil engine and milking plant are, however, intact. A galvanised iron building some little distance away, which had been used as an engine shed on the same property had-several sheets of iron lifted oil the roof. All these buildings are the property of Mr P. Mackle, who had the mislortune to have bis motorcar seriously damaged in a collision on Christinas Eve. The damage to the sheds is estimated at over £IOO.

Kolratahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird handicap match at Kokatahi on New Year’s Day for a gold medal donated by Mr T. Furlong, valued at £4; ilso silver medal by Mi' A. Woo!house or best Ist. barrel performance—lo )irds at unknown angles. Nomination I ss. Shooting starts at 1.30 p.m.—Advt. I Use Picnic Paper goods and save conr crockery breakages. , “The Kleen f.uncheon” sets for service. Procurible at Yarrall's Novelty Depot.— Idvt . Your best remedy for coughs, colds, istluna, bronchitis, hay fever and all uch complaints of the throat and lungs s “ Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, nd effective. 60 doses for Is fid.—Advt.

On Saturday afternoon, Arthur, the 13-year-old son of Alr and Mrs It. Neill, Oi Komiliy street, Westport, had the misfortune to fall from a high tree in the hush near the abattoirs and broke his leg. He ivas with two other lads at the time, D. Simonsen and 13. Fox, and they carried their injured comrade out of the hush and nearly iiito Westport. The lad was admitted to tne hospital and was reported to be progressing favourably.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury wild West Coast Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled -.3, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 10, diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 1, pneumonic influenza 1, hydatids 1, erysipelas 1. West Coast: Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. There were 5 deaths reported—Canterbury: Diptheria 1, tuberculosis 2. West Coast: Diphtheria ], enteric fever 1.

New Year’s Eve wa,s the wettest, and roughest experienced for many years. There were heavy showers all the evening. which reduced the numbers in the street to a very large extent, Revell St. not being at all crowded at. any time. As the night wore on the elements became rougher and from ten o’clock were very bad, a heavy northerly blowing with continual showers. This damped the 1 ardour of first footers and the streets began to empty at an early hour. At midnight the firebell rang in the New Year, but the elements prevented any outdoor display, and the town quietened down at an unusually early hour. Towards morning the weather improved and the first day of the year proved quite.a pleasant surprise, the day being fine though windy.

New records by Sandy Macfarlane: “The Lassie I Left on the Shore.*’ “When My Ship Comes Sailing Home Again,” “My Highland Rose,”. “Will You Come to Bonnie Scotland Where the Bluebells Grow.” Whether giave or joy Sandy’s records are attractive from first to last. Procurable at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt. ..

For one week only the Economical Crockery shop offers you 21 piece teasets in the latest designs at the ridiculously low prices of—9s lid, 10s 6d. and 11s Cd set. P. Stephens proprietoress.—Advt.