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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1930, Page 4

A notice to members of the Hokitika Fire Brigade appears in this issue.

Mr and Mrs I). Man era invite all friends to a dance in the Hall, Ruatapu, on Saturday, dune 28th. to celebrate the marriage of their daughter Elsie, to Mr C. Da Via.—Advt.

In this issue the Railway DopartIment advertises particulars of the special trains running to and from Christchurch, also the issue of tickets at cheap fares in connection with the second test football match to be played at Christchurch on Saturday, oth. July.

There are only about half the number of men far which there is room on the Dorothy Falls Road work at Lake Kanjsri, ini.,\yithst;.tiding the complaint about unemployment in the district. Those requiring work on the road must register at the Post Office, Hokitika.

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

Mr D, J. Evans, County Clerk, left to-day for Wellington to attend the meeting of the New Zealand Institute of County Clerks, which sits on Tuesday, and to represent the Westland Counties’ Association, which sits on Wednesday Mind ± uiirsday. Mr Evans returns next Saturday.

Each year the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association is gaining in strength. Last year the increase in membership totalled 1238. “Interest, in ex-service associations throughout the world seems to-be growing,” states the annual report. “The desire of exsoldiers, almost veterans now, to meet old comrades and to recall the happenings of other days is one of the main reasons for this interest, plus the old wonder* ui spirit of rendering assistance to those less fortunate than others.”

An accident happened at the Dorothy Falls track extension work yesterday morning about 9.30 o’clock when a fall of earth took place in a cutting resulting .in Wl.Ji.iam We>bb<, ngjed 19 years, one of a party of four engaged there, being struck and receiving substantial enjuries, including a fractured skull and fracture of the right arm, also receiving injuries to his leg. The injured lad was brought to Westland Hospital for treatment, his condition being fairly serious, and there was no alteration this morning.

The wedding was celebrated at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, by the. Rev. J, W. Hayward last evening of Miss Agnes Jean Meikle third daughter of Mr and Mrs James Meikle, of Blackball, and Mr Francis Tinning, of Dobson. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Janet meikle, and Mr John Tinning, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr „nd Mrs Turning leave, to-day for Christchurch where their honeymoon will be spoilt.

It is announced in this issue that the Westland County Council will Strike the annual general rate at its not meeting on Tuesday, July loth. The ratepayers will note with interest (and tio doubt pleasure) that there are no special rates to be struck this year, the Council having arranged to pay off the special loans involved. This relief will no doubt be appreciated at this period when there is a stringency abroad, and settlers are receiving lower ]irices for their commodities. The relief granted by the Council in this mater applies chiefly to the ratepayers of the Southern Riding.

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

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.

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

Tlie entries fat stock sales at Araluira on Monday next appear in this issue.

The Kanieri Electric Limited publish an advance notice in connection with proposal's Jjq* issue a series of debentures, detailed particulars of which wilt he set forth in a prospectus to be issued shortly.

Entries for the Poultry Show, to bo held in a fortnight’s time, are coming in freely and promise to be a record. a 'meeting of the committee is to be lied on Monday evening to make final arrangements.; )

Football enthusiasts jurneying to CliristchVrcli 1 to see the Test on July oth should.- avail themselves of our very extensive and exclusive range of overcoats, suits, hats, ties, shirts, collars, etc., etc., atvW. H.'yEtopforth’s.—Advt.

Thomas Dick;..'whilst cycling home from work last evening, collided with a car in the vicinity of Wallsend,. and sustained a. fracture of the leg below the knee. He was removed to the Grey Hospital...

An accident befell,. Mr John McGuinness, employed,, at the Dobson Mine,- yesterday afternoon, when, he received an injury to his thigh, which was badly cut as,:the result of.-being struck by a truck,,- He is an jnmate of the Grey Hospital, and is progressing favourably; While lie waiJinving his lunch, Mr v Wlto is a trucker, was struck by a truck at the flat,sheet, and he was very considerably torn above the knee, ’ v

The penalty of. succfcps is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness In the -Majestic Radio. That is why every Majestic set iB guaranteed. Drop in and talk it over. Medela from £SO on,, yieyv at L. S. Roas’a Music Derot--J 1 y, . ' -t . :