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Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1930, Page 4

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify an important auction sale on Friday next at 2 p.m. at Cameron’s Stables, of 7 draught and luilf-draught horses, and also a large quantitiy of harness etc.

The weather changed yesterday, rain falling in the morning but clearing at mid-day, and there were further showers in the night. This morning there were showers at intervals.

St. Mary’s Debating Club open its season to-night a't St. Mary’s Club Rooms. A good attendance of members and intending members is desired. —Advt.

Acceptances for the Reef ton Jockey Club’s meeting close to-morrow (Tuesday) at.noon. The autumn-meeting of the Club takes place on Wednesday, the first race starting at 11,50 a.m.

The Arahura Tennis Club draw you' attention to their ball to be held on Wednesday next in Toker’s Hall. The arrangements are now well in hand and there is promise of a very enjoyable gathering. Music by the Black Hand Orchestra and natrons are assured of the latest in dance hits.

The death is reported at Auckland of Mrs Catherine Hollows at the age of 97 years, and at one time a wellknown resident of Westport. Her husband predeceased'' her over twenty years ago as the result of drowning in a boating accident, and shortly afterwards Mrs Hollows went to Auckland to five with her daughter.

The howfing season'of the local Club was brought to a conclusion ’oh Saturday. afternoon, when the green was found to be playing as well as at any time during the year. The greoii will shortly receive a light top dressing to put in order for next season’s play. A couple of rinks are being kept open while the fine weather lasts and will be open for play by those desiring to have a game.

Saturday’s Christchurch “Press” says :—A feature of the Westlanu Mooting was the efficient work done on both days by (the-Club’s starter, Mr l*. Reed. He was assisted on this occasion by the use of ft" new barrier, the invention of Mr IT, Butiand, of Hokitika, and his dispatches were a great, improvement on any of the jirevious Hokitika etfoVts, which' were, to a large extent, hampered by faulty apoaratus. The barrier under notice is a very simple contrivance, and is eminently suitable for country courses. In all probability it will be in use bv 'ill the West Coast Clubs in the near future.

A meeting of the Westland Competitions Society will he held at the County Chambers at ,4 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to finalise arrangements for the Competiions which open at Princess Theatre on Thursday evening week. The entries are so numerous in some of the sections, that day sessions for elocutionary classes will require to be arranged for at the Town Hall, while the musical and dancing secdons are proceeding at the Theatre From the standard of entries received the coming festival should be something of an outstanding record. Season tickets for the Competitions are now on general sale.

A large assortment of aluminium and enamel saucepans just opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop. Lowest possible prices. P. Stephens, Proprietorcss.—Advt.

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

There has been much discussion about the advent of long skirts in feminine fashions—but' the chic and charm of the new styles is capturing the heart of smartly dressed women. See the new models at McKay and Sons.— Advt

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

Woods' Creat Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

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

There's a charm about shopping in a friendly <»om fort able store like McKay and Sons. There, first shoppers become lasting cuslomers. Old customers are good friends. Shop at McKay and Son’s for real satisfaction. —Advt.

In connection with tlie forthcoming Chrysanthemum Show to he held m the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday, May 7th., a special prize of a Ladies’ Handbag has been donated for the best sponge sandwich.

The announcement that Sir Joseph Ward Avould not take an active part in 11 ic Parnell by-election was, made at Auckland on Thursday evening by the Hon G. W. Forbes on his arrival from Rotorua. He had a long conversation with the I’rime Minister, who is very much improved in health, but his recovery is not sufficiently great to* allow of bis entry into the campaign. Sir (Joseph celebrated bis seventy-fourth birthday on Saturdav.

“I can tell you something about the Parliamentary bonus of £ll,o to members, as I was the man who had to line! out what the parties thought about it, though T was one of those who opposed it,” said Air J. A. Murdoch, Government whip, speaking at Mr W. A. Donald’s meeting at Parnell on Wednesday evening. ‘‘Some of the members got the money and gave it away to charity. I do not mind telling yon that 1 got mine, but spent it before I got it.” (Laughter.)

Two cases of enteric fever, one of which lias been' fatal, have been reported in the Canterbury and Westland health district in the last week or two. No fresh cases have been notified, which points ,to the cases being isolated ones.. One of the cases was from the Kaikoura district and the other from Leeston. The patient in the latter case died. The cause of the complaint in these cases has not been traced with any certainty, Enteric is similar to typhoid, which itself is or the same family of diseases as typhus fever,

Jewellery valued at over £3O was stolen from the shop window of Mr A. Kellawav. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, about 4 o’clock on Thursday morning. A hole was made in the small window in the doorway providing easy access to the articles on show. Through this the thief filched an iOmega. gold-filled watch Veined at £lO, gold-filled alberts, and several women’s signet rings. Mr Kel la way’s stock is uninsured against theft.

We have just landed a large assortment of white and gold dinner ware which vve are offering at, bedrock 'JpTices’. ‘ Pi.”' Stephens,' ' Proprietress.—bAdvtv ■- ‘" 1 - . - 7 "

Skirts are longer for winter and the coming spring. Emphati-cally-you are out of fashion af? you wear short skirts A except Tor sports wear. See the many new afternoon and evening modes now showing at McKay and Sons. —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. RO doaea for Is fid.'—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.—Advt.