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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1930, Page 4

Tlic “Guardian” will not be published to-morrow, Good Friday.

A notice of thanks from the relatives of the late Mr D. A. G. Marr appears in this issue.

Service will bo bold at tlie Boss Methodist Church on Sunday next at

2.80 p.m

During the service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church to-morrow (Friday) evening, Mrs Findlay will render a sacrecl solo and Miss Evans a recital.

Dee’s Grocery notify patrons that they will ib-e open to-night for an hour. 7 to 8 p.m., for yeast supply delivery.—Advt.

In connection with the Hokitika race meeting set down for next Wednesday and Thursday, the handicaps are -due on Monday night and the acceptances on Tuesday, 12.30 midday. Owners and trainers should carefully note the closing hour.

The recent meeting df the Westport Jockey Club was one of the most successful held. All sources of receipts showed substantial increases. The Club has a fine course and steady improvements are being carried out. The grand stand has been restored following the earthquake and greatly -.'t-rengtliiened. Among the next improvements to be carried out is a “straight” start for six furlong races.

It was mentioned at the meeting of the Westland Land Board yesterday afternoon during a discussion that new regulations were being brought down which would limit trappers’ to certain defined areas, or -blocks that were to he set out, a.nc! that a trapper would only be able to trap on bis particular area, and not to> trap anywhere that lie eared to as in the past. It was also stated in reply to an enquiry by a- member that trappers could not trap on private lands without permission. The only areas that did not come under this category were runs on temporary grazing license.

When the Wesland Land Board met yesterday afternoon and the new Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr Thomas Cagney) took his seat at the Board table members of the Board extended a warm welcome and congratulations. Mr Bernard Ward was the first speaker and in congratulat. ing Mr Cagney on his promotion to the important post of Commissioner said he was glad to know that promotion had come Ids way. Unlike most Commissioners who came to the district and had to find out for themselves by personal visits, Mr Cagney already had a good knowledge of Westland and this would be a distinct advantage. He heartily congratulated the new Commissioner knowing full well that he was an rjble aind efficient officer,' who would he an acquisition in his new position. Mr Clayton agreed with Mr Ward that Mr Cagney would make a good Commissioner. Ho had the necessary experience, He was pleased to hear of the anpointment. He liked those whom he knew to climib up and recognised the choice was a very good one. The Board was lucky also to have a good staff with Mr Chesney at its head. Mr Ryall said they were all pleased to hear of the appointment. He felt sure the Crown tenants would get a good deal at the hands of Mr Cagney. Mr James Park (legal) and Mr "Win. Wilson (land agent) also extended a welcome to the new chairman, Mr Cagney said ho was sure the good wishes extended would be an encouragement to carry on the work he had undertaken. He was sure he would hav e the best help of the Board and staff, and that would be of very great assistance to him. He thanked them very heartily and assured them he would do his bast for the advancement of the district. {

Addison’s have the best selection of ladies’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, juniper suits, junipers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Buy an O’Ccda Mop- to-day and receive a 2s f)cl O’Oeda Buster free. This startling proposition is offered to von lty the Economical Crockery Shop i’.uly, 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’s where moil ers make a genuine saving. Now goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt.

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

Newmans Motors Ltd. cars will run to Kumara. races on Monday. Book scats early.

The Legal Offices closed to-day ami will not reopen until Monday, April 28lh.—Advt.

A notice in reference to Richfield Motor Spirit and Gasolene appears on our first page to-day.

Great Value—pillow cases, full size, taped Is each. Post free. Mills Despatch Company, Box 213, To Aro, Wellington—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell in the mart on Saturday at 11.30 a.m. weancr and store pigs and also fruit and vegetables.

Tlie visit of the Flunket Nurse will not take place to-morrow, Good Friday, and owing to Friday week being Anzac Day, the visit will be made on the Thursday instead.

Members of the Bowling Cl nib intending to take part in the pairs progressive games to-morrow are requested to be on the green promptly at 9.30 1 o’clock.

The following will represent the Rimu Football Club in their match against Excelsiors on Cass Square on Saturday at 3 p.m.Anger, Inglis (2), Russell, Growcott, Brown, Comport, Gardyne, liyndman, Ogilvie (2), Boyd, Dale, Agnew, Lewis, Walker, Sniithi Growcott. An player unable to. play please notify the secretary. ' ~

A new residence for the Curator at the Lake Kanieri hatchery has 'been erected by Mr D. Stevenson for the Westland Acclimatisation.-;Societ}', to replace the building destroyed :.sune time ago by fire. The building will be occupied immediately in preparation for the hatching season,

The Kanieri Electric Ltd. is arranging a number of contracts for excavation work and electrical supplies, in connection with the new power scheme, which will give a greatly improved electrical service both for -dredging and for the town supply of light and power.

Dr J. Bruce Baird and fnmilv will he leaving next week. A citizens’ farewell is being organised for next Tuesday evening at 7.30 o’clock at the Town Hall. The Mayor will preside and all‘friends and the public generally are invited to attend. It is proposed to make the worthy doctor a small presentation as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the community. ! -

Knitting wools in lovely colours and great variety. Also every description of traced goods to chose from at Addison’s.—Advt,

The attention of his Majesty’s Trade Commissioner in New Zealand has recently been drawn to difficulties experienced iby local importers in regard to sight drafts, which have to be accepted immediately. These drafts, being sent by direct mail, frequently arrive some considerable time before the goods to which they refer, which are carried in slower cargo boats calling from port to port in New Zealand. It is not suggested that the despatch of shipping documents should be delayed, but the Department of Overseas Trade is informed by the banks that this cause- for edrnnlaint may be obviated -by instructions being given by the drawers in their covering letter, or on their instruction slip, to defer presentation until arrival of the goods. When this instruction is given, J'-per cent additional exchange 'is added •at the time of the negotiation, which covers the first seven days; for any period exceeding this exchange is collected in New Zealand.

The piratical instincts and tendencies of human nature did not go out of fashion with the decline of buccaneering and highway robbery. Man goes about his deceits and evil intents in a subtler, less manly style, but it would appeal that the harvest he reaps is scarcely any less; An instance of this is to be found, says the Otago Daily Times, in the recent widespread operations of a free lance American salesman "'ho has. succeeded in making great capital out of a well-known name and out Of the unsuspecting natures he can attract with his transatlantic .methods: ' J.n the present case the enterprising and unscrupulous peddler has been successful in extracting 17s 6d from a large number of persons in exchange for a dictionary, represented to lie the latest issue of Webster, which is on sale in local bookselling establishments at the modest price of 6s (sd. The dictionary hears on the outer cover the title, ‘‘Universal Self-Pro-nouncing Dictionary,, based on the work of Noah Webster and edited by W. J. Polo, A.M. (Harv.)” This is emblazoned in very prominent type, but the fly-leaf bears a very different .inscription, which reads “Winston’s New Graphic Dictionary.” Tt must he admitted that most of those "’bo 'bought the volume bad no great quarrel with the price until they learnt the unwelcome intelligence in respect to its retail cost, but that does not in any. way condone the offence against the canons of honest business, of which this particular person has been guilty.

Men! Let Addison’s supply your Easter requirements now, Men's coats, suits, lmts, starves, ties, half-hose, cardigans, lumber jackets, pyjamas and underwear in all qualities at usual low prices.—Advt.

Mothers! We are offering Iboys all wool cardigans, assorted shades, all sizes, at 8s lid. See them at W. H. Stopi'orth’s.—Advt.

, Saturday will jie the last shopping day .until iiesday morning among the drapery? .establishments which will be closed oil Monday.and Tuesday.

On Easter Monday night the Kanieri Cricket Club', ball takes place in the Public Hall Kanieri, when a popular holiday attraction should ensue a largo attendance.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s. Parish for the remainder of this week ; and on Sunday next are as follow^: —Hokitika: Good Friday 8 q.m.. .3 p.m ; Saturday : 7 a.m.; Easter (Sunday : Kokrjfah.i 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30- a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 7 p.m..

The entries, received for the Westland Competitions opening on May Bth, promise; very well. -The total s.heduled ; this., morning was over four uuudred, with additional entries by the mail. This evening’s mail should bring the total up to 500 at least, which approximates last year’s record entry. The classes have filled very wpll. The ..instrumental section has improved, and the dancing section also shows an improvement. The other sections are well patronised, so that well varied entertainments will be possible at- all sessions. The preparation of the time-tabie.'.fqr the festival will be put in hand immediately.

A very enjoyable gathering took place,pOAhair residence last evening, whqn Mr. -and Mrs Herbert Haines, of Weld: ; \sireei, / Hokitika, celebrated their silver wedding. About SO guests —including visitors from Greymouth and South, .Westland—were present, and a very pleasant time was spent. The usual, toasts, were honoured, and Mr. were the recipients of' congratulations from their many .friends. Much of the success of the evening wap. .attributed to Miss Ada Lynn, whp supplied , most enjoyable vocal and musical items, also Mr Eric Lnkin yd lo .- .contributed largely to the enjoyment of the evening.