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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1930, Page 4

Alonday next being Easter Alonday and a statutory holiday, the “Guardian” will not be published.

A number of passengers left by train for the East Coast yesterday, en route to various parts for the Easter holidays.

Air Arnold Perry, surgeon dentist, notifies lie has closed for the Easter holidays but will reopen on Wednesday next, April 23rd.

On Easter Monday night the Kanieri Cricket Club’s ball takes place in the Public Hall, Kanieri, winding up the holiday with an enjoyable gathering.

The weather was fine, though cloudy, yesterday for the Good Friday holiday. The various sj.vices of the churches were well attended. The town generailly wore a deserted appearance.

Tne Railway Department advertise]; in this issue train arrangements and cheap fares in connection with Races at Kokitika on Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd. and 24th. April, and Ra es at Greymouth on Saturday and Alonday, 20th. and 28th. April.

Great Value—pillow cases, full size, taped Is each. Post free. Alills Despatch Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wei-, iiagton—Advt.

A civic farewell will he tendered to Dr J. Bruce Baird on Tuesday evening at 7.39 o’clock at the Town Hall. The Mayor will preside. Dr Baird’s successor, Dr Hopkins, will arrive from Hamilton next week. Dr Baird leaves on Thursday for the North Island eli route for England.

Th v e farewell function to Air and Airs T.. E, Y. geddon is set down for 8.30 o’clock on- Tuesday night at the Soldiers’ Hall. A large gathering of town and country friends is expected, and several leading public men will attend. In addition to the presentation there will be a social hour, and supper will be served,- followed by a dance. The Black Hand Orchestra will con-tribute-the music.

An announcement appears in this issue for the special concert to he held on Anzac Night at the Princess Theatre in aid of the building fund of the -..5.A. hall completion. The new work is now taking shape and promises to give an attractive completed building. A number of leading local amateurs •'-ill assist with the concert, and the Municipal Band will render special music. Admission is fixed at 2s and Is and a large attendance is expected. The concert will commence at 7.45 o’clock.

With the object of preventing possibly fatal accidents there have recently been gazetted regulations to control the use of cyanide for the pur poses of fumigation. The fumes concerned might easily have fatal results for anv person entering a house o> room in which such fumigation was in process. The new regulations re quire the posting of warning notices on the buildings involved, and the giving of due notice to the police and to the officers in charge of fire brigades in the neighbourhood. The use of such substances for fumigating part of a building is not permitted unless the whole building is unoccupied.

Addison’s have the best selection of buses’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, jumper suits, jumpers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt. Buy an O’Cecla 3Top to-dav and receive a 2s 9d 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. I J . Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. The ‘Younger Set’—The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and where moil ers make a genuine saving. , New goods for babies have just arrivcl.—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. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Fur Coughs and Colds, never fails.

The Ross Sports take place on Tuesfull day’s sport should eventuate, fullday’s sj>ort should eventuate.

The Legal Offices closed to-day and will not reopen until Monday, April LiSili.—Advt.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue train arrangements in connection with Anzac Day, 25th. April.

The Minister for Education (Hon H. Atmore) left Waiho Gorge yesterday, by way of the Franz Josef Glacier which lie will traverse to Graham’s Saddle. From there he will make a detour on the Divide and return to Westland by way of the Copeland Pass down to Karangarua. The trip is expected to occupy four or live days, and when ac omplished lie will return north by motor.

Mr James O'Brien, M.P., returned Irom Soutii Westland yesterday and proceeded on to Grey mouth in the late ariernoon. He leaves ior Wellington 10-ilay to attend the Labour poliu.nl comtMcuce. Mr U'Drieu hopes to re--uru in a week's time and meet the Highways Board at Greymouth. While in Wellington lie will endeavour to arrange a date for the visit of tiie Minister of Public Works to the district.

An Auckland paper says: A newly erected live-roomed dwelling and offi.e, built ait Wluingamata, 22 miles irom Waihi, for Air William Staveley } who recently arrived from Hokitika to take charge of the afforestation works, was cWsiroyed jay ure ■just' before 'midnight on Saturday. The whole of the contents were also destroyed. The Furniture and effects, which were insured in the New Zealand Office for £SOO, had only been moved in on Saturday. Mr Staveley has lost heavily. General regret will be felt at the great loss which has overtaken Mr and Mrs Staveley.

Further particulars to hand to-day of the loss sustained by Mr and Mrs Staveley in their fire a week ago at Wh-angamata. to where they had just moved show that on the day of the fire Air and Airs Staveley had been unpacking in their new home all clay. 1 hey had returned to the hotel some five miles away, intending to settle in their home the next morning. They left the house at 6 p.m. quite certain everything was safe. Just before midnight a telephone .message received at the hotel, stated the residence was in flames, and no one could get -near to save anything. Fortunately their goods and furniture were insured for £SOO hut the loss above that will be fully £3OO. 11l their possessions pra - tinally were lost, including trophies, and many presentations, as everything had been taken to the house except a few necessities. There is a suspicion of incendiarism by someone who may have broken into the house to steal, and the police are investigating.

Yesterday, Mr F. W. Furkert, of Wellington, Major Wilson of Bulls, and a party of young men, including Dr Furkert, who have been stalking for tbe past three weeks in the Mathias Pass region at the head waters of the Hokitika river and tributaries, returned from their interesting excursion and holiday trip. They had very good weather on the' whole, and an enjoyable outing. To reach the deer they had to penetrate the bush countrv, which was very rough and steep. On reaching the high graas land they found the deer fairly numerous. S'o far little damage has been done to the bush, though the deer are in plenty in uie higher country. The trophies secured included eighteen, seventeen and fourteen pointers, while many old stags were culled. The party left for Christchurch to-day. Mr Furkert, who is Chairman of the Highways Board, proposes to return to Hokitika on Thursday next with the members of tbe Board who will be touring the main highways of the Coast on the annual visit of inspection.

Jvriittine wools in lovely colours find great variety. Also every description of traced goods to cliose from at Addison’s.—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. Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints of the throat and lungs is “Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt 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 1 rank Bade’s.—Advt. j

Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s fid to 22s Bd.'also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s 6d each call and see these at'Frank Bades’.—Advt. Men! Let Addison’s supply your Easter requirements now. Men’s coats, suits, hats, scarves, ties, half-hose, cardigans, lumber jackets, pyjamas and underwear in all qualities at usual low prices.—Advt. Mothers! We are offering !bovs all wool cardigans, assorted shades, all sizes, at 8s lid. See them at W. 11 Stopi'orth’s.—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.

The Woods to dc Sports on Tuesday will commence at 1 p.m. In the evening a dance will be held in the Woodstock Hall. 'Gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt.

The British and Foreign Bible Society are holding a public meeting on Wednesday, April 30th. in the Town Hall. The Mayor will preside and the meeting wilt be addressed by Rev. D. Calcier, B.A.

Air W. R. McCullough, Government' Audit Inspector, is under orders totransfe£.;to Napier to take the place of .v’r Gair, who is, moving to Samoa.'Mi cle Castro has .been appointed to the Coast district.

The handicaps for the Hokitika races will lie announced on Monday night, and posted in, the Greymouth hotels tor the convenience of those interestthere will not be a .morning paper. Acceptances close at Hokitika, at mid-day on Tuesday.

The dance to he held in the Kanieri Hall on, Monday; night in aid of the Cricket Club promises to be a great success. Daiiqo enthusiasts will have* an opportunity of hearing the newly formed ‘Melody Five,” who promise them a trip to Melodyland. Dance to the hits from ;tlie Desert Song, Hollywood Re.vue and all the latest hits.

Advice has -been received by -the Westland Racing Club that the Rail' way Department is placing a passenger ; car on the 6 o’clock goods train leaving Christchurch on Tuesday evening for the Coast,; thus providing a means of transit fof visitors from Christchurch, to depart: .-after, the C.J.O, meeting, and arrive here in time for the Hokitika races on Wednesday at noon..

According to the latest American, stock market quotations Chrysler shares have risen in value phenomenally. Four, months ago Chrysler stock stood at 26. -Since that time, the price, has risen to 4ID This information is dated Math Ist;,- and cablegrams since then announce, a further general appreciation oivindustrials, so probably to-day’s actual:'quotation is in excess even of 41J. This remarkable appreciation indicates the public estimation of the Chrysler :Company's worth—not only of its assets and its earning pdwer, but also of. its standing as 'producers of automobiles.

The ‘‘Dbmiriibn” states: A Hataitai resident had an unpleasant and painful experience a day or two ago. Having put oil "the current to use an electric iron she wetted a finger'and touched the face; of the iron to ascertain if it was hot enough.to -use.. Evidently the current had leaked into the iron, for she received a shock which, threw her violently to the floor, the iron still adhering to her hand like a magnet. The- little daughter called Jo her father, who at' once'' came in and found his wife in a semi-conscious condition, He turned off the current and released the droh from her hand, which was badly burned. She was taken to Wellington Hospital for treatment.

The Minister' of Education, Atmore accompanied by Mr J. O’fjrien M.P., visited Arahura school on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Committee (Mr A. .Richards) presided and; introduced the Minister who followed Mr O’Brien with a speech detailing the object of liis .visit. At the conclusion of his address, the Minister viewed the school grounds and received a deputation consisting of four members of Committee.', Mr Richards explained the steps taken by a few individuals to have consolidation with Hokitika brought about. The Minister after a patient hearing, made it quite plain that the policy of the Department was not to bring children to the towns, but to consolidate Die different groups of small country schools. He had opened one recently at Pio Pio in the Kaipara district, where one could stand on a hill and not see ten houses.

With the approach of Anzac Day, which falls next Friday, poppies will be on sale from to-day, and as the high purpose of the sale is to provide for unemployed soldiers, there should be a- worthy response. The injunction to wear a poppy for remembrance next Friday should not go unheeded, for the money raised will be applied faithfully to the object indicated. Several young ladies have kindly undertaken the local sale, while in the country districts the sale is proceeding through the schools. The local R.S.A. is much indebted to/T

all who are kindly helping in this matter. and will be equally grateful to the public if their response is as generous as in the past years. The money-rais-ed by this method is subsidised by tbe local bodies so. that all help given is in the end doubled by means of the subsidy.