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Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1930, Page 4

Notice of application for a transfer of Publican’s License appears in this issue. The Hokitika District Combined (Schools excursion to Reefton, takes place to-morrow. At a meting of the AA'estland Hospital Board last evening, out of ten applicants for the position, Miss Doris Strongman, at present at AVairoa Hospital, Blenheim, was appointed Matron of the Westland Hospital.

At the Juvenile Court, Greymouth, yesterday, a 17-years-old girl was charged with the theft of £25, the propert of her employer, at Greymouth between July 1929 and January 1930. She pleaded guilty and was committed to the care of the Superintendent of the Child AA 7 elfare, for two years.

The dance to have been held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Monday next, in aid of the gymnasium fund, has been postponed indefinitely owing to a counter attraction. L. G. Morgan, instructor.—Advt.

The Hokitika and District Combined Picnic takes place to-morrow, the rendezvous being at Reefton. The first train leaves at 7.15 and the second at 7.35 a.m. A full public holiday has been declared by the Mayor. . The “Guardian” will not be published tomorrow.

At 6 p.m. on Saturday an outbreak of fire was discovered at Dr Conlon’s private house, Lower Broadway, Reefton. The Brigade was quickly on the scene and had some difficulty in quenching the blaze as it occurred in an awkward angle of the building and in the ceiling. , damage was done to the roof and interior, in the latter case by water. The origin of the outbreak is a mystery, as it started in one of the children’s rooms.

For the West Coast racing circuit over the Easter holiday period, that is from April 12th. to April 30th., there will be eight days’ racing, when stakes o a total of £5850 will be offered. Aleetings will be held at Westport, Kumara, Hokitika, Greymonth and Reefton. Trotting events will be included at each meeting. The meetings are likely to attract good support from outside districts, and Canterbury particular! will be well represented.

Boys’ grey cotton canoe shirts, sizes 1 to 4. Sale price 2s lid at W. Hi Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Now is he time to buy back-to-sehool wear. McKay and Son’s Great “Secret” Sale is in full swing. The low prices are unrivalled.—Advt.

Men’s superior quality all-wool bathing costumes. Sale price 6s lid to /s lid, W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Double seats in boy’s shorts which means doublo wear, is a special line just opened at Addison’s. All sizes Tom 5s 9d. —Advt.

Men ! AVe are offering special 10 per cent, cash discount on all sports clothing. Note: AVe stock only New Zealand’s best. Inspection invited.— AV. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Preserving jars, jam jars, in all sizes, now in stock at the Economical crockery shop. As usual prices are right. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt.

Brpwn Nappa Gloves, gauntlet and plain tops, in all sizes, just opened at Addison’s.—Advt.

Mr' and Mrs F. Painment insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The annual meeting of the Koka-tliai-Koiterangi Sports Club will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13th. at 8.30 p.m. in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi.

The organisers of the sawmill workers picnic to be held on the 24th inst. meet at eigiit o’clock this evening at the Harbour Board office to make final arrangements.—Advt.

The Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to acknowledge with thanks £1 Is front the National Bank and also £1 Is from the Manager, Mr E. Ede.

The forthcoming Bands’ Contest to be held in Dunedin from February 22ncl to March Ist. proniisse to prove a great attraction to the public, as some highclass band music should be heard during the .contest.

Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s 6d to 22s 6d, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s (id each call and see these at Frank Bades’.—Advt.

Mrs Hall has a fine selection of goods in her shop next to Mrs .Heenan‘s bootshop. Included are: Gramophone records (Is and 2s each), books in bundles of Is, and bound books at almost new, child’s cot and mattresses, single stretchers, tables and chairs, etc.—Advt.

The evidence on the death of James MaeAuley, aged 33, a trucker of Dobson, whose mutilated remains were found on the railway line between vvallsend and Dobson, early on the morning of February Ist, was concluded at Greymouth yesterday, The proceedings were adjourned last Monday to give the police an opportunity of producing further evidence regarding .MacAuloy’s movpme'nts on the night of Friday, January 31st. The Coroner (Mr W. Meldrum), presided, and Sergeant J. Smythe conducted the proceedings. Following further evidence the Coroner returned a verdict that deceased came to his death at Wallsend on February Ist. through accidentally falling under a passing railway train. He was sober at the time, and probably tripped near the points at the double line as the train was passing him, and fell under the rear part of the train.

Boys’ dark grey short, with double seats for hard wear. We have these. Prices range from os 6d size 5 to 10s 6d size 14. Also grey canoe and tennis shirts from 3s 3d to 7s 6d at Frank Bades’.—Advt.

Appearing on remand, at Greymouth, yesterday, Edward Keenan was charged that, on January 31st. he broke and entered the house of Albert Perotti, Tainui St., with intent to commit the crime of theft. Detective Murch prosecuted, and accused was represented by Mr W. J. Joyce. After hearing the evidence, the Magistrate Mr Meldrum said the point he had to decide was whether there was sufficient evidence that accused broke and entered Perotti’s house with intent to commit the crime of theft, There was no evidence found on accused to support the charge that he intended to commit theft, and he did not think a jury would convict accused on the evidence. He. certainly went into a house he had no right to enter, but- unless he had the intention of committing theft, he was not guilty of a. crime. He was guilty of a civil trespass. There was at least a doubt about the matter, and accused was.entitled to the benefit of mat. He did not think, concluded the S.M. that he would be justified in putting the country to the expense o! committing accused for trial, and the case would 1 therefore be dismissed.

Still more bargains from McKay and Son’s Great “Secret” sale. Shop early.—Advt.

When better bargains are offered McKay and Son’s will offer them. Buy your clothing needs from McKay’s Great “Secret” Sale. —Advt.

A great variety of bargains in crockery ware, fancy goods, toys, etc., now showing in the window at the Economical Crockery shop. Every article in the window Is. Shop early. P. Stephens Proprietress. —Advt.

Ladies’ voile frocks only 7s 6d, dress lengths in the newest rayons and voiles, also from 7s 6d, hats at correspondingly reduced prices—At F. Schroder’s end of season sale.—Advt.

. When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, and linoleums, with “ Tan-01.” It is so economical to buy —so easy to apply—and gives such a bright, lasting shine. All grocers.— Ad. t.

You will quickly relieve a cough or cold if you inhale “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. A uniq'6, never-fail-ing remedy. Price Is fid.—Advt.