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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1930, Page 4

The Hockey meeting advertised for to-night is postponed and will take place on Thursday, April 3rd. .at 7 p.m. —Advt.

Mr AV. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands, is retiring from the service to-day after a very lengthy career as a public servant. Mr Morpeth is leaving for the north on Wednesday, and to-morrow afternoon will be farewelled bv the Mayor and citizens.

The death took place on Saturday morning, at her residence at Maori Bully, of Mis Susan Hogan, an old resident of the district. Deceased, who was aged 81, leaves one son. Jack, a (laughter (Mrs Cunningham, Greymouth), and a daughter at home.

r l he death took place on Saturday morning at the Grey Hospital, of Mrs Jane Gibbons, wife of Mr H. Gibhens, of Preston uoail, Greymouth. The deceased, who had been ill for some time, was 48 years of age, and leaves a family of young daughters.

A meeting of ladies and gentlemen willing to co-operate in organising a farewell complimentary social to Miami Airs T. E. Y. Seddon, on the occasion of their departure to AVellington from this electorate, will, be held at the County Chambers to-night at 7.33 o’clock.

At a meeting held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday afternoon it was decided to hold a social afternoon in St. Andrew’s Hall on Wednesday next, April 2nd. in aid of the fund for the obstetrical chair. Alusical items and competitions have been arranged, and afternoon tea will be provided. Coupons at one shilling each, will be obtainable at the hall.

The open season for imported and native game has now been gazetted fcijf this district. The season this year in Westland is from the Ist. A fay to 31st. wiily for the following: Code pheasants, Californian quail, Australian quail, Alallard duck, grey duck and black swan. From Ist. to 7th. AJay, paradise duck may be taken at Watarrra. Cook’s and Ka,rangairiui river flats. The license fee is £1 and licenses are obtainable from the Postmaster a-.t Hokitika, Otira, Kumara. Ross, Harihari and Waiho orge. The limit of baas are 25 in all for grey duck and b'la'-k swan, and five head of paradise duck.

A turtle, which is rarely seen in New Zealand waters, was caught By an Auckland lad at Rangitoto on Sunday. The capture,/ which is only a youngster, barely six inches long, is now at •the home of the boy’s‘father, Air Knock, of Ponsonby. Every effort will be made to keep it alive, but, in the opinion of Air L. T. Griffin, curator at the Auckland Zoological Park, it is unlikely that it will live, unless kept in a properly-constructed acquarium. Aleanwhile, it is enjoying a diet of seaweed. Tt is possible Air Griffin says, that the turtle swam down to these waters from the tropics. Another theory is’that 1 might have been brought here by a ship and thrown overboard when the harbour was reached. Turtles have occasionally been seen on the West, Coast, but it is most unusual for one to visit the East Coast.

The death took place at Christchurch on Saturday evening of Air Alfred Stapleton second youngest son of Airs Stapleton of Stafford Street. Deceased had been in ill health for a considerable time, and deatli was not unexneeted. Deceased was a native of Hokitika and 56 years of age. He formerly had a mercery business in Hokitika, and was a well-known citizen. He was a member of the Borough Council for two terms, a member of the Fire Brigade and of the AT un Final Band and of various sports bodies. Some vears aero he removed to Christchurch where he has since lived. He leaves a widow and family of nine children, a mother, three sisters (Ali«s Florrie Stapleton of Hokitika, Airs McGregor, of Wellington, Airs Hamilton, of Hamilton) and four brothers (James and Henry, of Hokitika, Albert of Christchurch, and Frank, of Wanganui) . General sympathy will he extended to the members of the family in t,heir bereavement.

Good value now showing at Addison’s in linoleums, hearth rugs, runners, coir matting, shadow tissues and cretonnes, towels and graduated sheeting.—Advt. Bushmen! Swandri’s wijl keep you warm and dry. Every garment guaranteed. See them W. H. Stop forth. —Advt. Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s:— Fur-trimming, Chenille velvets, floral velveteens, lace Bouncings, tweeds, raincoats, umbrellas and shopping bags. Call to-day and inspect.—Advt. We have stocks of school hooks and all school requisites: Arithmetics, geo-j graphys, English hooks and Our Na- | tion’s Story in all standards at Too- j bey’s Arcade— Advt. When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, ami 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.

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

A notice of thanks from the Alien family appear in this issue.

Messrs Delm Bros. Matainui, give a warning against pigs trespassing on uieir property, known as Healy’s.

The weekly social in St. Mary’s Club held during the winter months will commence on Thursday next and will continue every Thursday throughout the season. Admission Is.—Advt.

Hats cleaned and reblocked. Suits tl.y-cleaned, pressed, dyed etc. Job guaranteed. Delivery for Easter guaranteed if received by Saturday 29th. W. H. Stopforth, Mercer, Itevell St. — .-d vt.

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 bo booked at once, to be in time for -Easter. Ring up ■phone 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.