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Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1930, Page 4

Table damask, 28in. linen, Finished, dice pattern, 3s ,yd. Post free. Mills Despatch; Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

. Mrs Bean, of -Christchurch arrives mis evening, and will be one of the visiting guests at the farewell social to be tendered Mr and Airs T. E. Y. Seddon to-night at the Soldiers’ Hall.

The civic farewell to Dr Baird takes place to-night at the Town Hall at 7.80 o’clock. No doubt there will be a large gathering of friends and wellwishers to pay their respects to the Doctor who has not spared himself in the discharge of his services to the community. It is proposed to make Dr and Airs Baird a presentation as a memento of their stay on the 'Coast. Dr Teichehnann and Air Coles-will receive contributions for this purpose.

At Princess Theatre on Friday night Anz ae Day) there will be- a concert entertainment, tendered by the leading local amateurs to the B.S.A. buildingff fund. A programme of special interest will be submitted and should draw a largo attendance.

The glaciers in South Westland were patronised freelv over the week-end. In addition to tourists travelling by the service cars, there were numerous private car parties, and accommodation at the glacier hotels, was taxed very greatly. The roads were in excellent order and travelling time now that all streams are bridged, is reduced to a minimum.

A party of young men from Christchurch who left on Thursday, tramped across Browning’s Pass into Westland. They travelled on the Eastern side of the Divide up the Wilberforce river, and crossing by the pass, descending into Westland by the Stvx river r&ute. Friends met them on Sunday, afternoon near the head of Lake Kanieri, and escorted them to the Tourist hut at Tahua Bay, where the party bivouaced. They had glorious weather throughout, and greatly enjoyed the trip. Addison’s ha.v e the best selection of ladies’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, jumper suits, jumpers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt. Buy an O’Ceda Mop to-day and receive a 2s 9(1 O’Ceda Duster free. This startling proposition is offered to you l>v the Economical Crockery Shop only. Be sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. Tire ‘Younger Set’ —The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and whero motl ors make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Ad vt. 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 bedrock prices now offering. Shop early and save money. P. Stephens, p roprictress.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

A notice appears in to-day’s issue relative to the routes to the racecourse to he followed on race days. Drivers of cars and other vehicles arc asked to note.

The Kanicn Cricket Clubs hall at Kaniori Public Hall last evening drew a very large attendance and proved very successful. The Melody Five presented a splendid musical programme.

The funeral of the late Thomas Green took place to the Hokitika CemCucry on .Saturday morning last and was largely attended, the cortage leaving dt. Mary’s Church at 11 o’clock. Lev. Father Hally officiated at the Cniirch and the grave side. Many floral tributes wore placed on the graw from sorrowing fmenus.

Lakes Kaniori and Mahinapua were boin popular wun motoring par lies during me week-end holidays. The t-nke lvameii road is in splendid surface order at present, and is equal 10 the finest gravelled road to be found anywhere. The County roads geir.ally are reported in good order.

Poppies to . aid the unemployment fund 10 r returned men are now on sale, and should mid ready favour wun tin? general puoiic wno always recognise tueir obligation in this matter. Apayc n'oin wearing .a poppy tor rememoi’ance, there is the knowledge time tiie small cost of the artilicial iiower, adds to a general fund, winch is instrumental year oy year in providing unemployment for ex-sm-wce nioit wlio ueeU the suo-our.

At the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at o.JU a farewell 'presentation is to be made to Air and Airs'T. Jhi. Y. Seddon, leaving at the week-end for Wellington, there to take up residence meantime. The function will take the form of a social to afford the fullest opportunity to the guests to meet old lneiuts and acquaintances. There will be music and naming, and supper will be served. A number of visitors will be present. The local committee lias made very complete arrangements for the gathering which is sure to draw a very large attendance.

The Soldiers’ Hall has been made gay with bunting for to-night’s social function to do Honour to Air and Airs Seddon who are leaving on Saturday •for Wellington, The large hall lias been befiagged for the occasion, and no doubt will be crowded to-night. Doors open at 8 o’clock, and dancing will commence at 8.30, to music provided by the Black Hand Orchestra. About 9.30, following a short musical programme, a presentation will be made to All* and Mrs Seddon by the Unairman of the Social Committee, Air ■T. A- Murdoch, whose remarks will be supplemented by other speakers.

On Atizac Day the commemoration services will follow the former arrangemenus, The churches will hold forenoon servies as has been customary and the public service will be held in the afternoon in the Princess Theatre, when the military parade, including girl guides and Boy Scouts will take place, and headed by the Band will march: to' the Theatre. Following the servicej the Parade will march to the South African and Great War memorials, and military honors paid. Afterwards the R.S.A. will march to tlm State School grounds and place a wreath on the memorial, thereafter visiting the cemetery where some 40 wreaths will be laid on the graves of returned men, nurses and war workfers. The Last Post will be sounded at toe Cemetery. On returning to the Soldiers’ Hall the returned men and ...eir wives with friends will be entertained at afternoon tea, all exservice men being specially invited.

Knitting wools in lovely colours and of traced goods to chose from at-Ad-great variety. Also every description dison’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 Frank Bade’s.—Ad^t.