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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1930, Page 4

The Alain Highways Board is expected to arrive at Hokitika on Thursday. 24th inst. The West Coast tour of the Board includes a visit to South Westland as fab Us Weheka.

The annual election of School Committees ifor the Canterbury Education Board takes place on Monday, April 28th at 7.30 p.m. at the various schools of the district. Nominations close on Monday 21st April.

The road widening work at One ATilo, Arahura, is now completed, and a section of Upper Kok aka hi road is being widened. Protection work at ICokatahi and Malfroy’s bridges will be put in hand shortly by the County Council.

The ladies of St. Andrew’s Church are holding a Sale of Work in St. Andrew’s Hall, on Tuesday afternoon next, in aid of the Church funds. Various stalls with a large collection of articles will be on sale from 2 p.m.

Full size Petone Blankets 02/6 pair. Alonev refunded if not satisfied. Alills Despatch Company Box 213 Te Aro Wellington.—Advt.

The first of the weekly socials held in St. Mary’s Club during the winter months took place on Thursday last and was well attended. An enjoyable evening was spent and the prize winners were Mesdames Parker, Groufsky and Sanders. The qpening night was a great success and this augurs well for the forthcoming season.

During the year ended March 31, the following stock was dealt with at the Greymouth Alumicipal Abattoir: Cows 359, bullocks 1690, sheep 5664, lambs 1284, pigs 212, calves 197. Eighteen cows, eight sheep, and two bullocks were condemned. During A!arch, 1930, fees collected at the abattoir amounted to £lO4 13s Bd. The following stock was dealt with:— Cows 38 (three condemned), bullocks 122, sheep 512, lambs 123, pigs 5, calves 24.

The death of Air Gordon Hay-Mc-Kenzie, a former resident of Westport, took place at Wellington. Deceased was a son of the late Air T. H'. HavMeKenzie, former traffic manager of Westport section of N.Z. Railways, and a- brother of Air Bert Hav-Ale-Kcnzic of Westport. The late Air AlcKcnzie was in the employ of the Union Co. for some time, and was later transferred to Samoa as branch manager. However, his health was not good and lie returned to New Zealand and took on farming outside of Wellington where his death took place.

Buy an O’Ceda Atop to-dav and receive a 2s 9d O’C'cda Duster free. This stavtluig proposition is offered to you by the Economical Crockery Shop only. Be sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for influenza colds,

New regulations under the Slaughtering and Inspection Act, 19(13, relating to the inspection of meat are gazetted.

The annual meeting of the Westland Referees’ Association takes place this (Saturday) night at Keller’s Rooms at 8 o’clock.

Nominations for all events for the Kumara Races on Easter Monday close on Monday evening with the Secretary, Mr George Pammcnt.

M essrs Wright Stephenson and Co., and Messrs 11. Matson and Co., notify an important dispersal sale of Hanley Fresians at Kaiapoi on April 10th. Full particulars appear in this issue.

W. Jeffries and Co. notify they will sell at the Mart, Sewell Street, on Wednesday, April 9th, at 2 p.m., a collection of first class furniture, also quantity of table potatoes.

The annual meeting of delegates to the Westland Sub-Union will be held on Monday evening at 8 o’clock, when tenders for cutting lines etc. on Cass Square close. Delegates are requested to come prepared to nominate teams (senior, junior, 3rd-grade) for their respective Clubs. The old Union delegates meet at 7.80 and new delegates at 8 p.m.

There was a capital attendance at Everybody’s Pictures at the Princess Theatre last evening, when a well diversified programme was presented. Among the talkie numbers, the duo “Memories” was a particuulaidy happy choice, and both vocally and musically was a pleasing presentation. The star picture brought out many thrills, und a tense story of love and adventure which led to happy ending in a not unpleasing climax. The programme which was much enjoyed hv the large audienbe will be repeated this evening.

The Dobson mine, which for nearly a month past has been idle on accountof the gas trouble and the dispute regarding the safety measure, will resume operations on Monday. This was the decision of the Grey Valley Miners’ Union at its meeting yesterday morning. It was taken in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive Officers of the N.Z. United Mine Workers’ Organisation, which was that the miners agree to the dispute being referred to a Board of Enquiry, appointed by the Minister of mines, which is to sit here in about a week’s time. Tim terms Provide that pending the finding of the En- '• -th'. T.”ere shall be a suspension of the Deputy whose report on the quantity of gas in the rise workings at the time of the stoppage lias been questioned by the Union as having very seriously underestimated the extent of the accumulation.

The Hokitika Municipal Band, under Conductor C. Ross, will render a musical programme in the Princess Theatre on Sunday evening next,. April 6th. at 8.30 p.m., and will be assisted-by’Mi-ami Mrs.A.; Perry, Miss Duff, Miss M. Jones and Mr Stopforth, who will render vocal items. A collection will he taken up in aid of the Obstetrical Chair Fund —Advt.

Bargain week at the Economical Crockery Shop. Special reductions on all crockery ware for one week only. A glance a.t our window will give you an idea of the wonderful values at bedrock prices now offering. Shop early and save money. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

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

No pressing required with the Ideal Trouser Press and Coat Hanger, now obtainable at Addison’s, price 6s 6d complete. Clients desirous of keeping their clothes in perfect order should cn'l early and procure one.—Advt.

Baby’s Clothes—lt’s Baby’s week at McKay and Son’s. Dainty shawls, cuddly cot rugs, little frocks, darling booties and all the choicest and sweetest clothes imaginable are obtainable at McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

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 be in time for Easter. Ring up ’phone 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.