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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1930, Page 4

Messrs E. Black and A. Stephens insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Consumers of gts are reminded that accounts must lie paid before 4 p.m. on Monday to secure discount.

Mr Fred Smith’s Christchurch Orchestra. contemplates a- coastal tour over the racing carnival, and will he at Hokitika probably on the 24th.

AVc; 'post to any address in Westland, Auckland Weekly, Otago Witness, Sporting and Dramatic Free Lance, Referee and Truth, ’ioohey’s Arcade.—Advt.

An important meeting of farmers will be held at the One Mile Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Monday next, when the Dominion organiser of the Farmers’ Union will give an address. Ladies are specially invited to attend.

The Wcskvort races take place today and Mondav. Several excursionists left early this morning, for Westport-. As there was some doulbt about the Fox river .being passable for ears very few attempted the Coast road, most journeying via Reefton and down the Duller Gorge.

' Shop by post—Boin. white sheeting. 3s per yard, sample free. Alills Desoatch Cov, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

Entries are coming to hand already for the AYestland Gomnetitiuns. They close finally next Wednesday. As this year a booklet of the entries on the fixed time-table is to be issued, there can lie no extension of entries. Intending entrants should therefore send their nominations to the Secretory (Mr Osmcrs) as soon as possible now so as to lighten the task of allocation.

After a heavy night’s rain yesterday there was a decided drop in temperature. Though the weather cleared during the day' there was a cold southerly blowing. Last night some heavy showers again fell and the atmospheric conditions had a decided wintry fell, betokening; a fall of snow in the hills, which up to a day or two ago lrad a very bare appearance, which the last couple of nights have quickly changed. There was a slight fresh in the river yesterday. During the night the weather cleared and this morning was beautifully fine, with a : wintry strap in the air.

The Town Clerk reported to the Council last evening that an officer of the Railway Department had Waited orr him in reference to the Council’s request for an improvement to the Weld Street railway crossing and a satisfactory arrangement had (been suggested, it being proposed that the crossing be asphalted between the rails, the Railway Department agreeing to pay’ing for the cost, the Borough staff to carry out the work. The matter would be put in concrete form in the shape of a letter from the Department. The suggestion met with the approval of the Council, further consideration being deferred until the formal letter came to hand.

Reference was made at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening in reference to motor vehicles using Revel 1 Street during the busy hours on Saturday night. The question first arose through a- reference by Mr Heenan to a motor cyclist, with a. pillion rider, traversing the street at a pace of over 30 miles an hour. The Mayor said the question was one that needed some consideration, and after a discussion it was resolved to defer consideration till next meeting. The question of the provision of further motor parking places was also mentioned, and it was resolved to give further consideration to this subject also at the next meeting.

Buy an O’Cecla Mop to-day and leoeive a Us 9(1 O’Ceda Duster free. This startling proposition is offered to you by the Economical Crockery Shop only. Be sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advb.

The ‘Younger Set’ —The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Son where mothers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advfc.

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

For pickling there is m\ better vinegar on the market than Sharland’s Yiiiegnr. Pure, piquant and strong. All grocers—in bottle or bulk. —Advt.

Latest in reversible rugs, large size Lis fid to 22s fid, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s fid each call and see these at Frank Bados’.—Advt.

On Wednesday morning as the Fairburn Avas leaving Karamea for Wellington the vessel stranded on the bur. She was expected to get off on the next tide.

The Railway Department advertises in tnis issue train arrangements and cheap lares in tonne.lion with the Boxing Tournament at Grcyinouth on Saturday, 19th April.

A pleasing tribute awaited BearAdmiral Byrd as he stepped ashore from, the ferry steamer Maori I at Wellington on Tuesday morning. About fifty Boy Scouts were lined up outside the barrier on the Ferry Wluirf, ill charge of Club-Mistress Fantham and Scoutmaster Harris. As Admiral Byrd 'appeared the boys cheered lustily, and a pleased smik spread over the hmivjus explorer’s face. It was the turn of the Scouts to look gratified when lie inspected the ranks, and told them how pleased he was to see them.

Authorities have been received by the Grey County Council for expenditure of a grant of £3O). on a pound for pound basis for the Little Hohonui River bridge on the Kumara-Lake Brunner Road. This bridge will comprise two 60ft spans and also one of SOft Avliich will be shifted from across the Greenstone-Blackwater Creek, which Has been filled with tailings and the bridge is no longer in use. Tenders for this work will be let at an early date. A free money grant of £IOOO for Black water Creek bridge on the Brunner to Blackball Road has been authorised. The steel joists are on the 1 site, arid the timber has been ordered and is ,e-xpected tb arrive caily next month.

We regret to record the death yesterday afternoon at the Grey Hospital of Mr Alfred Keown, of R-un-anga.. Deceased was a native of South Beach, and 60 years of age, and had been residing at Runanga for the past 27 years The deceased had been in ill health for some time past and it was known his condition Avas serious. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter, tAvo sisters (Mesdamos Bell and Stewart, of Karora), and two brothers (Mr Robert KeoAvn, of Barrytown. and Mr Thomas KeoAvn, of the “Guardian” Office, Hokitika). The funeral is taking place on Sunday afternoon to .Grey-mouth cemetery. General sympathy will be extended to the members of the family and relatWes in .their bereavement.

An interesting history is attached to the bust of Rotarian Chari:® Rhodes, presented to him by the Japanese delegates at the recent Rotary Conference at Chateau Tongariro. Two years ago Air Rhodes avus in Tokio as a delegate from N"av. Zealand to the second PanPacific Conference. He became interested, in a new method of producing busts and statues, invented by ' a young Japanese Avho Avas under the patronage of a member of the Tokio Rotary Club. When the nroeess was being explained to Mr Rhodes his photograph Avas taken, unknoAvn to him, by a special apparatus which uorks upon the revolving principle. Later the Rotary Clulbs in Japan- conceived the idea of making a likeness ol Mr Rhodes, and presenting it to Ncav Zealand Rotary, as a token of goodwill. 7if'ierefore the bust was constructed, and brought to NeAV Zealand by the Japanese delegate.

The annual report issued, to the shareholders of the South Westland Snipping Coy is as follows:—“Your Directors submit the Balance-Sheet for the past year wliLh shows a loss on tiie year’s operations of £717 16s 9d ; and has increased the debit of Profit and Loss Account from £344 3s Id to ,£lO6l 19s lOd. No interest has been credited or can be paid to any of the shareholders on their loans this year During the year the Company was citoc! nefore the Arbitration Court, to be brought under the wages award, but the Court decided in favour, of the Company, otherwise the loss wouio have been very much greater, if indeed operations had not been brought then to an abrupt close. Repairs include over £IOO just expended in adjusting and conditioning the “Elsie's” engines, with the assistance, and under the direction of the maker’s engineer from Ipswich, England. The “Elsie” has just made a satisfactory trip to Okuru, and your Directors are now hopeful that the future results from this engine will justify their judgment in preferring a British to a foreign make. The annual meeting of the Company is fixed for Thursday week at 5 p.m.

Men! We hare just landed one I hundred and fifty winter overcoats. Prices from 30s to 128 s. W. H. Stopfortli.—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 emporium. 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 coll early and procure one.—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.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

The football match Excelsiors v. i Uniteds set down for this afternoon has been cancelled, Uniteds advising that thev were unable to travel. •Ci'

The Hokitika ' junior pigeon clubs siioAV opens to-dliV at St. Alary’s Club Rooms at 2 o’clock. Admission Is.— Advfc.

1 Nominations for the junior and third grade competition close with the Secretary of the ' Westland Sub-Union at 8 pm. on Monday, the 14ui. inst.

The flag avus half masted on the Government Building to-day, ill liie'mory of

Queen Victoria of Sweden, Avlio.se funeral avus taking place to-day.

The folloAving cablegrams have been sent to the British Rugby football team, Avliich loft on Thursday for NeAV Zealand: From the NeAV Zealand Rugby Union : “Welcome you Britishers. "We assure you hearty welcome good games and great hospitality.” From Mr S. S. Dean, manager of the 1924 All Blacks:'‘ jVfhe 1924 All Blacks wish you -very pleasant voyage and happy tour of ,Dominion.

We are now showing autumn and Avinter lumber jackets, pullovers, overcoats, bats, gloves, etc., at prices that defy competition. Call now and secure your requirements at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

Sharland’s Viheg/Ar makes delightful salads it is so, pure, piquant, and strong. Use it always i All grocers sell “ Sharland’s ” —in bottle or bulk. —Adtrt,