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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1930, Page 4

Service will ho held ill the Ross Methodist Church on Sunday next at 2.30 p m.

The usual monthly service will be held at tin' Woo (stock Presbyterian Church on Sunday aftrnoon at 2.30 o’clock.

The second cricket test match between England and Australia commences at tlie famous Lords ground today, and results of the first day’s play will he available to-morrow morning.

The Returned Soldiers’ Association at Auckland is enquiring for the wherealiouls of John Trimmer, an exjervicerna.n, who was discharged in July 1.9.17, and so far cannot he traced. He. is entitled to a share in his late in-other’s estate,. William trimmer. Any information which can he supplied regarding the enquiry will be appreciated.

The dance to have been held in All Saints Hall on Monday of this week will definitely take place on Monday next, June 30tli. Good music, floor and supper. Prices 2s and Is.—Advt.

“Gaol is the only thing to’put the brake on cases of this kind,’ said Mr E. D. Mosley in the Magistrate’s Court, nt Christchurch on Tuesday, when sentencing four youths for unlawfully converting cars to their own use. “In 'future unless special circumstances are proved anyone coming before this Court on this charge will go to gaol.”

The wireless operator who accompanied Mr Kingsford Smith on his Atlantic fly, Mr J, W, Stannnge is an Aucklander. Mr Stannnge has been an operator in the Union Steam Ship Company’s service for some time, though he has always been interested : n flying, and when the Southern Cross was missing in north-western Austra--lia on its flight to England, lie was on beard the aeroplane Canberra which ''(Tooted the rescue. He then returned l o the sea and was operator on the Manuka when she was wrecked.

The Government have appointed a radio engineer at Wigram Aerodrome, and Mr R. J. Gibbs, Tuam Street, Christchurch, has been chosen for the position. ]\Tr Gibbs, who took up his duties this week is well known among radio amateurs of New Zealand, and has an 'excellent record of cominunicition with outside countries. He also was one of the operators who worked the short-wave set at the Wigram Aerodrome when the aeroplane Southern Cross flew across the Tasman Sea. In connection with the Government’s scheme of aerial development it is understood that Soekburn will he the prineial airport for New Zealand. A large qauntitv of radio equipment has been assembled at the aerodrome and the assumption is that the Government will soon be taking steps to equip areoplanes and airports with radio apparatus.

With an appeal to both pocket and eye; ladies’ velour and face-cloth coats, in black, nigger, navy and green are to-day the most modestly priced highgrade coats; also a very fine range of the latest tweed effect coats can be secured at Schroder and Co’s, for which this firm can and will give you satisfaction. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

The Economical Crockery Shop is now offering wonderful values in glass tumblers. All sizes suitable for hotel and household use in stock. Prices right.—Advt,

This weeks specials at the Economical Crockery shop. White and gold cups ‘hi each, plain while bread and butler plates 3d each, dinner plates ad each. Coupes fid each, also a large selection of jugs. All sizes and prices. Call and inspect.—Advt.

Keep your children free from worms —give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Sure and safe. Pleasant to take. All chemists ami stores.—Advt. Woods’ Great peppermint Gure for influenza colds.

The Church of England service on Sunday next at Koitmiugi will be at HI.Jo a.m. and. Kokatahi at 11.30 a.m.

Every line cut down in .price. Bargains in every department for cash. W. McKay and Son.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, June 29th. will be as follows:—Kokatahi 10 a.m.. Kanieri 8.30 a.m., Hokitika a a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p,m.

Mr and Mrs D. Manera invite all friends to a dance in the Hall, Ruatapu, on Saturday, June 28th. to celebrate the marriage of their daughter Elsie, to Mr C. D'a Via.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the Kumar a Medical Hall to be held in the Memorial Hall this Friday evening. Music Ihy Black Hand Orchestra Excellent preparations made for a successful gathering.

Football enthusiasts jnrneying to Christchurch to see the Test on July sth should avail themselves of our very extensive and exclusive range of overcoats, suits, hats, ties, shirts, collars, etc., etc., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

During the close season of the Runanga Bowling Club everything is being done to ensure that the green will he in first-class order for the opening of the new season, as the West Coast tournaments are to be played there. The election of officers for'the .ensuin'? year resulted :—W. Warhurton (president); F. Pope (vioe-pmddentl: J. Mo.ssop (secretary); committee, Messrs King, Swallow, Barnes, Johnston, Allen, and Leach,

“There ! ijs no scope in New Zealand to-day for either ‘Weary Willies’ or, if 1 may coin an expression, ‘listless lackadaisical Elizas,’ ” said his Excellency, Lord Bledisloe, amidst' laughter when urging the danger of slackness upon the girls of Marsden School, Karori, states the “Post”. “We must he keen and thorough or there’s a poor look-out for our country in the days to come.” Nor was there anything more important in these post-war days than to consider in all we did and said what was going to be the effect of those words and actions upon other people by whom we were surrounded.

Very general regret will be felt at the cleatn. of Mrs R.oxborough, wife of Air James Roxhorough, of Hampden Street, and formerly of Reefton, which took place yesterday afternoon at Westland Hospital shortly after her admission there. Deceased had been in failing health for a considerable tithe past, hut the end came somewhat unexpectedly from heart failure. Deceased was a native of Lyell and 54 years of age. For some years she had . beep conducting a nursing home, in Upper ilamj tie if Street. Bet-eased leaves a heroaved husband, one daughter (Mrs Uolin tiowat) and two sisters (Airs James Fleming of Kokatahi and Airs A. Nichol, of Melbourne). The deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended to the bereaved family and relatives,

The death took place about three o’clock this morning at the residence of Mr and Mrs Robert Ross, Gibson Quay, of their third eldest son, Percy Crawford (Pip),, after an illness extending over a considerable period,. The deceased was a native of Hokitika and forty years of age. He was a saddler by trade, being in the employ of Mr J. McSherry here and at Greymouth. He was at one time a member of the Grevmouth Band and Greymouth Eire Brigade and a member of tlio Grey mouth united Football Club. He resided at Christchurch for several years before returning fo Hokitika after having a severe illness. He leaves his father and mother, five brothers (Robert, Charles, John, Lynn and Lawrence), and six sisters (Mil's Bruhn, Misses Ida, Jessie,’ Jean', Eva and Madge Ross), The deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents and family in their sad loss. ■

Maori Musie: Actually recorded at Rotorua by the Rotorua Maori Choir, with soloists and quartettes: “Karu Ka.ru” (A Fishing Chanty) and “Te Ope Tuatahi” (M arching Song) ; “Poknreknre” and “Te Taniwha” (Maori love ditties); “Po Atarua” (A Song of Farewell) and “He Moke Moke” (My Lover is Far Away) ; “Matnngi” (1 grieve for you) and “E. Hotu Nei” (1 long for you); “Au E lhu” (Jesu, Lover of My Soul) and “Karaunatia” (Crown Him); “Take Turanga Ake” (Maori Chant) and “Reti Mai” (Maori Love Song); “Aroha Pumai” (I Love You Truly) and “E Moe Te Ha” (Shadows of Evening); “Ako Ako OTe Rangi (Whisper of Heaven) and “The Maori Flute.” Price 4s each. Call and hear these wonderfu records. On sale at Yarrall’s Music Depot, Revell St. —Advt.

The penalty of succfcos is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness in the Majestic Radio. That is why every Majestic set is guaranteed Drop in and talk it over. Models from £SO on view at L. S- Ross’s Mnsio Depot.- -1L

No cold is “Nazol” proof. Clears the bronchial passages giving speedy relief. Safe for all ages. Take on lump sugar or inhale. 60 does for Is fid.—Advt.

Woods’ Croat Peppermint Cure First aid for Coughs, Colds, Influenza

Real snips—eight short ends of linoleum at prices that must clear at Addisons.—Advt.