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Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1930, Page 4

The ‘‘Guardian” will not be published to-morrow (King’s Birthday.) Rugby Britain v. Wellington to-morrow—-Westland’s big 7-aside tourney- See the promising ”1940” All Blacks in action.—Advt. Alter a showery week end the weaklier cleared during the night and the day broke fine and clear, making the prospects of a lino day for tiie holiday to-morrow very hopeful.

After a considerable hold up on account of heavy seas running along the coast, the scow Moa sailed on Saturday afternoon for Wellington, v.ilh a cargo of timber,

300 Utility players in notion —Cass Square to-morrow from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Advt.

Mr Lea Isewing ,n<\enine repairer will be in Hokitika this week. Leave messages at Caliari’s shop.

A complimentary dance will he tendered the Merivnle footballers by the Ladies Hockey Club on Wednesday night, in the Soldiers’ Hall.— Advt.

Westland’s present, New Zealand’s future footballers will bo seen in action to- moiTO w .— A dv t .

It is kitchen week at the Economical Crockery Shop. Everything to make work 'easy in the kitchen. See oar window. Prices right. I’. Stephens, .Proprietress.—Advt.

It would appear that the usual number of opossum trapping licenses will lie issued this season, as there has been a steady demand for the past few days.

The issue of motor vehicle registrations and renewal of drivers’ licenses is now proceeding apace, the year having commenced on the Ist. So many have still to comply with the law, which calls for immediate attention, or those neglecting their obligations are liable to prosecution.

Th final consignment of the large quantity of steel required for the new lull) for the Ilium Flat dredge, is due at Wellington this week. The fabrication of the hull will be proceeded with at once. The building contractors are now arranging the preliminary matters, and are going into transport affairs affecting the delivery of the material at the site for final erection on the claim.

All patrons of the terrace facing Cass Square are requested to make application to the Secretary of the Westland Sub-Union for reservations for tomorrow’s 7-aside tourney.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the Bowling Club social dance in the Soldiers Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night. From all l appearances the holiday attraction is going to be the great success of the season. A large attendance is assured, the music by the Black Hand Orchestra will be of a holiday nature, full of life and vim, and the floor will be of the best. The supper arrangements are in the hands of a Ladies Committee noted for their excellent catering, so that a very pleasant and successful gathering should* result. The first dance is set down for 8.30.

Bright, Swift, Silent and Spectacular ! —Bare-footed Shrimps and Bantams playing the good old Rugby game in to-morrow's 7-aside.

The sun will enter the zodiacal sign Cancer oil Jane 22nd; this will be the shortest day of the year ill the Southern Hemisphere. The meridian altitude of the sun on that day at Hokitika will be only 23 deg. 2 mins.; the distance of the earth from the sun will he about 94,530,000 miles. The planpf Mercury will rise on June Ist at. 5.52 a.m. and one June loth at 5.36 a.m., and Venus will set on these days at 6.18 p.m. and 6. 46 p.m. respectively Mars rose on June Ist at 3.50 a.m. arid on June loth at 3.49 a.m.; Jupiter set on June Ist at 5.22 p.m.; and is .rapidly approaching the sun, with which body it will be in conjunction on June 20th, and it will not be visible

the eastern sky until next month. Saturn will rise on June Ist at 6.39 p.m., and on June loth at 5.40 p.m.

The English footballers liave been playing good football, but nothing in comparison with what is to 'be seen among the Bantams and Shrimps at Cass Square to-morrow. —Advt.

Wonderful values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Thrifty housewives will do well to view the fine range now in stock. Call to-day. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

New records to be heard at Yarrull’s :—“Charming,” “Shepherd’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,” by 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.