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Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1930, Page 4

Mails which left Auckland on 11th February, per Niagara, via Vancouver, arrived in London on 10th March.

The adjourned meeting in regard to the Gymnastic Club will be held at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock, following the meeting of the Girl Guides. All intending members, please attend.—Advt.

At Greymouth last evening the wrestling match between George Walker (Canada.) and Ramzan Khan (India) resulted in a. win for Walker who secured a fall in the sixth round and in the seventh round after a tussle Khan went unconscious and the bout was awarded to Walker.

We regret to record the death of Mr William Ellis, a well-known settler of Waitaha, which took place .yesterday afternoon at his residence, ’Waitaha, after an illness extending over five month's. The deceased was a resident of Ross district since the early days. He was 58 years of age and leaves a widow and family of five, a brother, Mr Robert Ellis, of'New Plymouth, and a sister, Mrs Walker, of Sale 1 Street. The funeral is taking place to Ross cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

Captain McGregor, of Hamilton, came back from Greymouth to Hokitika yesterday afternoon in a Gipsy Moth aeroplane and made a landin'? on the sea beach at the rear of Mr ML E. Williams shoo. A large crowd soon gathered on the beach and watched with interest a number of ascents, a number of townspeople having a run up in. the machine. Incidentally some interesting stunts were gracefully carried out which were followed with added . interest. It is understood the., airman and machine will be staying in Hokitika for., a .few .days, and "- :11 be available for ascents during that time.

Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid range of linoleums, hearth rugs, carpets' and carpet runners: also a fine a selection of clothing, and mercery; orders for tailor made suits must be booked at once, to lie in time for Easter. Ring up ’phone 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.

When the s.s. Maunganui was leaving Wellington on Friday afternoon for Sydney, just as the ropes were being cast off, about 3 o’clock, the boatswain, A. P. Soper, had his right hand caught by one of the bow lines which he was letting go The rope took the top ; off the right thumb and caused lacerations and abrasions to both the hand and the wrist. It was necessary co warp the ship back to the wharf and let the gangway ashore and take Mr Soper off. The Free Ambulance was called, and conveyed him to Wellington Hospital. The vacancy which had been caused by the mishap had to l>e filled, and half an hour passed before the Maunganui was able to recommence her interrupted voyage at 3.40 p.m.

In modern home-building special attention is now paid to ’the provision of household conveniences. IVfr W. W. Goodl'ellow, who has erected many comfortable homes of late, pays special attention to the internal equipment so that every convenience is readily at hand. A representative of the Guardian had the opportunity last week of inspecting a new building in Brittan St. approaching completion,' and found it specially provided with modern equipment. A gas-cooking range and destructor, one of the latest type is installed, for these appliances have been generally popular. A hot water system is adjunctive to the range, and where already installed is proving most convenient for the households. All .particulars with relation to these and other useful gas appliances are obtainable from Air W. H. Shannon, Bovo 11 St., or the Hokitika Gas Cay. Ltd.

Glasses in all shapes and sizes suitable for household and hotel use now in stock at the Economical Crockery shoo. Prices right, see these to-day. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt

You are invited to call in and inspect the delightful Autumn showing of coats and millinery now being sold by McKay and Son’s. —Advt.

A notice in reference to claims in the estate of the late Hon H. L. Michel appears in this issue.

Lovers of dancing are reminded of the black Hand Society’s dance to he held in the R.S.A. Hall to-morrow night. Dancing from 8.30 to 12. All the latest hits from “ Sunnvside ” up etc. Full orchestra. Admission Is 6:i. —Advt.

In connection with Rear-Admiral Byrd’s speech to 6300 school children at the Dunedin Town Hall this afternoon, .Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford local radio dealers connected up the State School to enable the scholars to hear the broadcast of the proceedings.

A very fine display of model hats, model coats, model evening frocks, and model day frocks. The very essence of Pa risian fashions may be found at Schroder and Co’s emporium. Clients will find all goods moderately priced at Schroder’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

The salmon run in the Canterbury rivers this year is perhaps the. best that has ever been experienced. In hundreds they are rustling up the snow rivers, providing for anglers a sport lit for kings. Last Tuesday, Thursday and Friday line catches were made in the Waiinakariri and Kakaia. A fine 301 b quinnat was caught in the Waimakariri on Friday by Mr Robert Hees Commenting upon the run, Mr Billens a well-known Christchurch angler, said that the run this year was one of the best he had ever seen, and that if it kept up for a while it. would certainly he a record one. “Not only is the run a good one, but the fish are taking well also, and everyone is catching one or two,’’ said Mr Billens. The best bag reported so far, one of ten fish, was taken on Thursday in the Rakaia. In Die Rangitata a few fish were taken at the end of the week before last, but on Monday the mouth became blocked and the salmon could not get into the river. Mr Porter (England), a member of the British Alpine Club and Mr Barker (Geraldine.) made a successful ascent of Mount Rolleston (7480 ft) from Aurthur’s Pass on March Bth, the time taken being twelve hours. The ascent was made by the Goldnev route. An excellent view was obtained from the top. After proceeding to the Carrington Hut on March 10, the climbers ■•<>• l;>ty#?nce;l beautiful conditions for the ascent of Mount Harper (8000 ft) in March 13. Mount Harper is rhe highest peak in the Park, and is its south-western boundary. ’Die view from the top was so good that Mount Cook could he seen clearly over a dis tance of 76 miles. The ascent and cent were made by the White River route. This river is a tributary of the Waimakariri. The climbers returned to Arthur’s Pass on March 14.