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Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1930, Page 4

The?> excursion train from Christchurch to-morrow is duo at 1 p.m. and departs on return at 0 p.m. The County Election for a member in the Central Riding takes place on Wednesday next, polling being between 9 a.m. and G p.m. Summer millinery now priced from 3s lid, towels from Is a. pair, dress lengths 7s fid, pillow-slips Is 3d, men’s sox Is pair. Schroder and Co.’s summer sale.—Advt.

The New Zealand Band contest this jt year being held at Dunedin commenced to-day.

The Westland Breweries Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of live per cent, for the half year ended December 31st. 1929.

Mr John Marks, formerly of Han llau and now of Kanibri, on Thursday cel eb rated Ills 191st. birthday, and received the congratulations oi many friends. The old gentleman is still aide to get about, though naturally not as lively as in bis younger days.

At the meeting of the Progress League on Thursday night, in response to an enquiry it was stated an estimate for the completion of the Kumara Jmiction-Kapitea road was to be made for consideration in connection writn the (next Public .Work's Estimates.

W. Jeffries and Co. notify a sale at Kapiton on Wednesday, March sth at 1.30 p.m. of the milking herd of Mr p H. Martin. Arrangements have been made with the Railway Dcpaitment for passengers to travel by the goods train leaving Greymouth and Hoidtika at mid-day, returning by the evening triun.

Dancing enthusiasts, do not miss next week’s ball at Arabura. It is going to be great. The Aralmra Tennis Club always turn on something good in the way of entertainment and next week’s function is going to be the best yet. Wednesday is the day fixed and you are asked to keep that in mind. Patrons wants will be well entered for and no efforts are being spared to make the ball a success.

The West Coast Timber Workers’ picnic- excursion takes place on Monday to Hokitika, and a very large crowd of visitors is expected. Cass Square will he the rendezvous, and a large sports programme lias been arranged for the visitors. The Mayor lias proclaimed a holiday from 3 p.m. The trains from the north reach Hokitika at 11.15 a.m. and 11.43 a.m. and the return trains for the north leave at 6 p.m. and 6.25 p.m. that for Ross leaving at 6.40 p.m.

Dr Douglas Swift, House Surgeon of the Grey River Hospital, submitted his report for the month ended January 31st: Patients in. Hospital at beginning of month—Hospital, males 15, females 27; O.P.H. males 37. females 7; admitted during month, Hospital, males 48. females 56; O.P.H. males 1, females 0; discharged, Hospital. males 41, females 27. O.P.H males 0, females 0; patients died, Hospital, males '7, females 0. O.P.H. males 0, females 0; patients remaining in hospital, males 45, females 56, O.P.H. males 37, females 7.

The territorials from Westport, Reeftoin, Greymcmth and Hokitika who have been for the last ten days in camp at Burnham undergoing their annual training, broke camp this morning. There were 135 under canvas. The camp staff was: Camp Commandant. Major H, Campbell, M.C.; 2nd. in Command, Captain Fitzgerald: Adjutant. Lieut. A. J. Moore, N.Z.S.C.; Medical Officer, Lieut Col. Dawson; Chaplain, Chap. Gapt. Wright: also Capt. N. Lawn, Lieut. Mathieson; Lieut. Hutchison, 2nd. Lieuls Blank, Renton and Caldwell, and Mr Wallace attending to the Y.M.C'.A. arrangements. The men are returning to the Coast to-dav by the express and arrive home this evening.

With his commission to arrange an authoritative musical setting for the film of Maori life which is to he made on the shores of Lake Taupo, Mr Alfred Hill, the composer, arrived at Auckland by the IJlimaroa. He has been granted the necessary leave of three ninths or more from bis duties at the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Mr Hill said cue film was to be an entirely Maori one, and it was hoped to make it historically, ethnologic-ally and musically correct. As regarded the music, he would use his past compositions in the native sphere and would draw upon his knowledge of the subject further „o prepare the complete musical score which would be thoroughly representative of the Maoris and of his best work. An Auckland orchestra would be engaged to play the music, under his direction for the film recording, so that it could be sent to America with the picture for reproduction in theatres or as guidance for the playing of the music by a larger symphony orchestra. A complete score would also be sent. “There is a great feeling of getting back to the orchestra in picture theatres, and T should like to foster that idea,” the composer added,

Emil Ludwig’s new War Book, July, 1914, describes the causes of the war. It is an analysis and a drama. There are vidid character sketches of European statesmen and politicians and a considerable amount of dialogue based on official iwor (Is. Emil Ludwig blames no particular Nations. He emphasises the conciliatoriness of the peoples generally and the weakness and incompetence of Cabinets. Jn short he armings a system. Price IDs 6d at Toohey’s Arcade. —Advt.

Great values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Aluminium saucepans in all sizes, he-t quality at lowest possible prices. Call and inspect. P. Stephen, Proprietress.—Advt. Double seats in hoy’s shorts which moans double wear, is a special line just opened at Addison’s. All sizes from 5s 9d.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify entries for their autumn stock sale at Wataroa on Monday, March 3rd. Entries for the fat stock sale at Arahuia on Monday appear in this issue. 'I lie monthly service at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church will he held on Sunday, conducted by Mr Bruortou.

The final of the cycle race at Moss, stated in the Boss notes to take place on Tuesday, has been decided to he run this (Saturday) nipclit instead.

Schroder and Co. announce in this isviio that their annual summer sale will close on Tuesday owing to the arrival of the new season’s goods.— Advt.

It is notified that the sitting of the Supreme Court at Hokitika has been postponed till Friday, March 7th. at 10.39 a.in. on which date all jurors and Grown witnesses will be required to attend.

The Hokitika Amateur Swimming Club are holding another of their popular carnivals on Tuesday ■ even J irig next. when, the two Auckland lady champions, Misses P. Robinson and M. Furqiihar will he competing.

Miss P. Robinson and M. Farquhar the Auckland swimming champions,, who will be arriving in Hokitika on Tuesday next will be pleased to give demonstrations to the school children of the district on Wednesday at tlite Municipal Baths.

Be with tlie Black Hand boys at the Sawmillers Dance next Monday night, commencing at 8.30, terminating at midnight. Dancing and music suitable for young and old. Full orchestra (8 instruments) admission Is 6d. —Advt.

The Cameron’s district picnic took place to 'Hokitika to-day the excursionists coming down on the ordinary morning train from Grcymouth. There was quite a large number of picnickers who seemed to anticipate a pleasant day’s outing.

Many tunes which were popular ;in early Methodism are now seldom heard and to be found only in a supplement of tunes at tlie end of the hymn boo' A number of 'these will be used on Sunday evening next at St. Pauls to illustrate the address on “Battle Hymns of our Forefathers.”

A strike unique in the history of industrial affairs at Millerton occurred on Thursday last, but happily, not to any great extent curtail the output of coal from the colliery. The proprietor of tlie Hotel is also owner of the hall, in which the Miners’ Union conduct a picture show, and on the termination of the lease, an increased rental was demanded, which was refused by the lessees, with the result that the picture shows have been dis-> continued, and the projection box removed fr6m the building. The matter was considered at a special meeting of the Union, and it was decided not to frequent the hotel in question until such time as a satisfactory settlement of the dispute is arrived at. This week’s specials at the Economical Crockery Shop. Fancy cups and saucers Gd each; 7-piece Sandwich sets and Salad sets in lovely designs at 6/d set. Tea sets from 9s lid set. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. 1 Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s 6d to 225. Gd, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s 6d each call and see these at Frank Bades’.—Advt. We wish to thank our numerous clients for their patronage during the past year and trust that we will be privileged to again render you tlie satisfactory service as in the past. Patersons for value.—Advt. Preserve eggs suitable for cookirigh boiling, frying, or poaching—you can . if you use Sharland’s "Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. Doer not affect the flavour.—Advt. ?