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Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1930, Page 4

The Easter Holidays are now approaching and the drapers of th.c town publish again a list that will be observed during the period.

A General Committee meeting of Kokatalii-Koiterangi Sports Chib will be held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock.— S. O’Neil, E. T. Furlong, Joint Sees. —Advt.

Miss Dowell, of the Dmnia Toilet Saloon, wishes to notify her numerous clients that the saloon will he closed from April 18th. to 29th. inclusive. —

The AVestland Competitions are looming ahead. Its approach is heralded bv the fact that entries close with Air Osmers, hon secretary, tomorrow. Teachers and pupils interested are specially urged to forward their entries promptly.

The Rev. T. N. Cuttle of the Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, has accepted a call to the Somerville Church, at Auckland, and will leave Greymouth *on Tuesday, April 29th. Air Cuttle’s last service at St. John’s ViII take place on Sunday, April 27, and lie will be inducted at Auckland on Thursday, Alay 1.

The competition cup presented by Airs and Miss Brown to the Kokatabi Gun Club for annual competition by members in memory of the lat-e Air Isaac Brown, a former prominent member lias been on view for some time past in Brown’s ’Cycle AA 7 orks window, Revell Street. The Gup, Hhieh is a handsome silver trophy, is to be shot for annually, and a i nnia.'tu.re silver cup will be presented to each year’s winner. The first competition for the trophy takes place on Good Friday afternoon at Kokatabi, and should attract a good entry.

Arrangements are well forward for the farewell social and presentation to Mr and Airs Seddon this night week at the Soldiers’ Hall The ladies’ committee are attending to their special department which will be pleasingly conducted. The Black Hand Orchestra will supply the music and the floor is to have special attention. All these arrangements will cater well for the comfort of patrons. Aleanwhile donations are- mounting up for the presentation which is to take the form of a- handsome piece of silverware. The function will be attended by several notabilities and there will be a large gathering of friends of the Seddon family.

Buy an O’C'eda Mop to-day and receive a 2s 9d O’Ceda Duster free. This startling proposition is offered to you by the Deo no mi cal Crockery Shop only. Be. sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. The ‘Younger Set’ —The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Son’ 1 where mothers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt. Bargain week at the Economical Crockery Shop. Special' reductions on ail crockery ware for one week only. A glance at 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. For pickling there is n& better vinegar on the market than Sharland’s Vinegar. Pure, piquant and strong. All grocers—in bottle or bulk.— Advt

fluctuations of the current as ex perieneed locally do not effect to am great extent the All Electric Mnjestoi Radio set. A ballast tube overcomesthis annoying condition and also protects the set against excessive voltage and the resultant burning out of transformers. Ring ’phone 112 and arrange for a demonstration. L. S. Ross, Majestic agent c or Westland. — 10.

Boys all wool lumber jackets, good designs. \Y. 11. Stopfortli.—Advt.

The Aralmra fat stock sales take place* to morrow, owing to usual day falling on Easter Monday.

The weekly social in St. Mary’s Club will not take place this week, but will he continued on the following Thursday.—Advt.

Acceptances for all events at the Easter Monday meeting of the Kuina'ra Racing Club close on Wednesday evening at 10 o’clock.

The Kanieri Cricket Club are holding a grand ball in the Public Hall, Ivan ion, on "Easter Monday plight, when a holiday attendance is expected. Complete arrangements are being made for the enjoyment of patrons.

On Good Friday there will he a pairs progressive tournament game on the local bowling green, play commencing at 9.30 o’clock sharp, with two games ir the morning and two in the afternoon. All desiring to take part should attend promptly at the stated hour.

A rink from the Hokitika Bowling Club is leaving to-morrow evening tw take part in the Nelson Easter bowling tourney, which commences on Good Friday morning. The team consists of Messrs J. Conning, T. W. Bruce, W. Wilson and D. Stevenson.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise' dated London. 11-th: —“Danish butter 136 s to 138 s (last week 140 s to 1425), New Zealand unsalted, 132 s to 136 s Gl-34.S to 1425), New Zealand salted 120 s to 124 s (124 s to 128 s). New Zealand cheese, white 70s to 72s (ids to 775), coloured 72s to 74s (78s to 795). Canadian cheese, white 96s to 98s 196 s to 100 s), coloured 90s t-o 10Os (96s to 98s). Increased demand.

Two young men, named Gardiner and Bailey, had a narrow escape from being electrocuted at the Empire Bridge, Christchurch on Sunday. It appears that they were stinking a well ana Bailey got.on the roof of the house to adjust the pipe. However, it came in contact with a 14,000 volt powerline. Bailey was badly burned in the right side, both hands, and very badly in both feet. Gardiner suffered mostly from shock.

At a meeting of the committee of the Kokatahi-Koiterangi Winter Show, it was resolved that the annual show be abandoned 'for this year. This decision was come to for several reasons, thg principal one being that owing to the past unfavorable season the exhibits would not be as numerous or of the quality of past years, while several of the principals would not be able to take part. It was therefore decided to allow the show to fall through for this year.

Some concern was felt at Stillwater on Sunday night for two residents, Charles Cook and Matthew Cochrane, ' who climbed to Bald Hill, in the Paparoa Range, became lost on the return journey and were obliged /to spend the night in the bush. When they had not returned by 7.45 in the evening, a search party was organised, and with lanterns made the ascent to the top of the hill, where evidence was found of the missing men having reached the summit. They did not succeed in finding the men and returned to Stillwater late. The missing men turned up yesterday morning, having had to spend the night in the hush.

Mothers! We are offering ihovs all woo! cardigans, assorted shades, all -i?;es, at 8s lid. See them at W. 11. Stopi'orth’s.—Advt.

There is excitement and elation just now among'the Dalmations who are pioneering the sardine fishing indusry of the Hauvaki Gulf over an occurrence which they describe as rare in their calling—the taking in the nets of what is known in their own country as a “mother sardine,” which is about double the size of the largest in the ordinary, catch, and yet hears all the characteristic marks of the species states the “Now -Zealand Herald”). They state that in the Adriatic fisheries there is seldom more than one “mother sardine” caught in the course of a year, and when it is captured it is considered by their countrymen to he the harbinger of q very successful season—hence their present rejoicings. Mr F. S. Petrie, head of the expedition purposes presenting his prize to the Auckland Museum as a curiosity.

We are now showing autumn and winter lumber jackets, pullovers, overcoats, hats, gloves, etc., at prices that defy competition. Call now and secure your requirements at Frank Hade’s.—Advt. Sharland’s Vinegar makes delightful salads it is so pure, piquant, and strong. Use it always! All grocers sell “ Sharland’s in bottle or bulk Arltrh. Boys silk and wool pullovers, superior quality, assorted shades and sizes to clear at 8s lid at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Men! We h ave just landed one hundred am! fifty winter overcoats. Prices from 30s to 1235. V. H. Stopfer th.—Advt. A very fine display of model hats, model coats, model evening frocks, and model day lrocks. 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. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for inliuenza colds.