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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1930, Page 4

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Club will lie held at Mr J. Stapleton’s residence to-mght ut 7 o’clock.—Advt. Owing to the inclement weather yesterday all the ladies hockey matches set down for the day were cancelled. St. Mary’s weekly euchre tournament will be held at St. Mary’s Club rooms to-night (Thursday) at 8 o’clock. Admission Is.—Advt. 'There was a heavy snow fall on the hills yesterday and this morning there was a light covering: on Mt. Tulnia while all the high hills have a regular winter mantle. In view of the monthly meeting ol the Hokitika Library Committee falling next week on the King’s Birthday, it has been decided to allow the meeting to lapse. The funeral of the young daughter of Mr and Mrs 1. Tainui took place to Arahura Pali cemetery yesterday afternoon, Rev. Nelson Wright conducting the service. Many floral tributes were received. The heavy sea that has been running along the Coast for the last few days does not show much reduction in volume. This morning the seas were breaking far out, and though there was an appearance of a reduction in force, there will he no shipping movements until to-morrow at the earliest. Keep Tuesday night in mind and attend the popular annual .social dance of the Hokitika Bowling Club in the Soldiers’ Hall. A holiday night, a holiday attendance, bright lively music, a perfect floor and substantial supper should >commend tile evenjing to those on the look-out for an enjoyable evening. There’s a wonderful' choice of new Evening Frocks and Evening Frock material at McKay and Sons. Here are two of the fine-value offers crepe de chenes from 4s Gd a yard and washing satin from 3s 9d.—Advt. There was another very heavy | thunderstorm last night after ten o’clock, one prolonged, burst of thunder being an extremely heavy one. A downpour of rain followed, and there was further rain through the night, but the weather had cleared by morning and the day broke fine and sunny. Posies for evening dresses. See the many distinctive yet inexpensive designs at McKay and Sons. Prices range from Is lid to 7s lid. An inspection is welcomed. McKay and Sons, Hokitika—Advt. It is understood that in the oppn-j ing out work at the Okarito-Five Mile Gold Coy’s claim, very encouraging resuits were obtained. The workmen have been engaged on an excavation for the blow-up plan! and had to penetrate a layer of peat before reaching the beach lead at a. depth of about 20ft, The spoil removed was ..treated roughly through a sluice box, the gold-saving tables not being ready. The return was some 20 ounces of gold which was very satisfactory to three of the directors of the Company present from Dunedin, Gold-saving tables havs now been installed, and a better yield of gold will be obtained, fully bearing out the prospecting results which at the point of operation was about nine penny-weights to the load. There is said to be a considerable area of beach lead to work as disclosed by the earlier prospecting, A sitting of tho Arbitration Court was hold at Westport on Tuesday, Mr justice Fraser presiding, with him being Messrs Montoith and Prime (assesors), The hearing was proceeded with of the caso of Charles Roberts v. Westport-Stockton Coal Company. Mr Q’ltegan for claimant, said Roberts and two others were injured amongst several men in an accident when trucks ran away on February 28h, 1929. Roberts \yas injured seriously oji the scalp. After hearing evidence, His Honour stated that the decision of the majority Court wag that men of advanced years, say 60 years and over, were not ongaged at coal mining, Plaintiff had been squared up to a year of the accident. The majority of the Court held that without the accident, the plaintiff would soon have had to give up mining. Plaintiff had been willing to take a lesser paid job. Plaintiff’s loss of earning power was computed at £9l ISs 4d, with costs £lO 10s and Doctor £2 2s. Previously £l5O 7s 4d was paid. New records to be heard at Yarrnll’s :—“Oharming,” ‘ ‘Shepluerd’s Serenade,” by Busman’s Orchestra; “I Promise,” “Cuckoo,” Organ solos; “Kentucky Babe,” “Little Cotton Dolly,” by The Revellers; “My Love Parade,” “Nobody's Using It Now,” by Maurice Chevalier; “Love Made a Gipsy Out of Me,” “I May Be Wrong,” by Welcome Lewis; “How Am I to Know,” “All That I Ask is Sympathy,” by Gene Austin; “I’m Following You,” “Hosier Hop,” l>v the Duncan Sisters; “If I Were King,” “Love Me,” by Dennis King; “Romance,” “After a Million Dreams,” by John Boles; “South Sea Rose,” “Navy Blues,” by Olsen’s Orchestra.—Advt. Last few days of clearance sale at Stephens Bros’ tobacconist and /mercery shop, Bigger bargains than ever in men’s overcoats, cardigans Advt. Sharland’s vinegar is ideal for pickling, excellent for sauces and sahuß indispensable for table use. Stipulate “Sharland’s”. In bottle or bulk, —Advt.

Mr W. Milligan iiisorts a notice'of thanks in this issue.

Miss Grant, the Plunket nurse, will visit Hokitika''to-niorrow as usual. Messages may be left with Mrs Geo. Perry, Hall St. v '

In accordance with a general request a dance will be' held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening at the close of the recital. Th@ie will be no extra charge for admission. -

Tiiere is no exaggeration in Schroder and Go’s advertisements. When you visit their large emporium you will admit that this firm simply acts right for you in quality and value. Once a customer you will always remain a custurner. Winter' goods are now showing to perfcvti6ii;---'A‘dvt.

The Araliura Football Club are hold- l ing their annual hall at Toker’s Hall on Wednesday, June 18th. Music by lilac-k Hand Orchestra and an excellent supper will he provided. The floor will he in first class order so dancing will be a treat.

. Long winter nights encourage the home dressmaker to greater efforts and better results. ■ Muithy and Sons’ lowprices for Evening' frock materials make home dre&smUking a paying proposition. Call'And inspect the new materials to-day.—!Advt.

The Merivale Football Club have notified' the Westland Sub-Union that' their'senior team will visit Hokitika. On ’' Wednesday next,' June 4th., arid’ play a match in the* nfterhoojr? against . the Sub-Union team.' The .visitors ■ play a'combined Grey team, oh Tueeclay, returning ,to‘ Christchurch on the Thursday. ' ‘ ...

“Truth of advertising: ” means much to us and more to you. Our high ! class goods will stand the test of keenest opposition. Compare quality for quality and price for price. Then you will become another valued customer to the progressive firm of Schroder and Co.—Adyt.;