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Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1930, Page 4

Don’t forgot, keep July 30tli. for the Hockey Cluh Ball,—Advil.

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

Owing to. the absence of the President and Secretary, the monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society lias been postponed till Thursday, (the loth. inst.

Invitation holders for the Civil Service Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night are reminded that they must present their invitation at the door.—Advt.

The newly formed Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Club at Reef ton, will hold their inaugural Show on July 18th. and 19th. and the support of all brother fanciers is invited for the new Club.

It is stated that some counterfeit coins are in circulation locally. In one special instance a had florin, that brake easily was passed on a local shopkeeper.

Messrs Taylor and Camming of the City Butchery notify a special line of extra prime runners and vealers from Messrs Meliarry and Graham' of Kokatulii.

The sounding of a loud siren of unusual tone, caused some interest this morning. It was later found to he the warning whistle of the engine attached to the morning train.

The wenthor which was dull and threatening yesterday changed for the worse last night, a steady rain setting in. The temperature was considerably higher, however, than when the frosty nights were experienced. The father cleared during the night and this morning broke fair again.

The death took place yesterday afternoon at the Grey Hospital of David Borohan. f Deceased was 26 years of age and was a native of Southland. He has been on the West Coast for about three months paid played for the Koliinoor League Football Club. He died of pneumonia.

The Kanieri Tennis Club are holding a hall in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Wednesday, July 9th. Excellent preparations are now under way and patrons’ wants will be yvell catered for. Music by Black Hand Orchestra when the latest hits in dance music Avill be a feature.

There was a large attendance at the Reefton Bowling Club’s pavilion last week when the Club farewelled the Rev. H, 0. Brickland, who for the past year has been .secretary of the club, and who is transferring to Nelson. The President, Mr Noble, ill asking him to accept- from members a Loewe pipe, paid a tribute to .the good Work that Mr Brickland had done for the Club.

Football enthusiasts ! Don’t tfake any risks of getting the ’flu or colds, when you go to see the Test match next Saturday. Secure a good warm overcoat, lumber-jacket' and other necessary requirements, including a serviceable” all-wool travelling 1 rug at 49s 6d.—Frank Bade, ’Phone 179. Advt.

An Ashburton press wire states:—A link .with early Westland and Ashburton has been severed by the death of Mr Albert Roberts, 94 years of age. He was a native of Tasmania. He joined the Bank of New Zealand at Christchurch, and from 1869 to 1874 he managed the Greenstone and Hokitika branches, he having had a personal knowledge of Sullivan, the bushranger, and having associated with the late Rt. Hon R, J. Seddon in political activities. From 1874 to 1879, he managed the. Ashburton branch of the Bank, retiring then to enter upon other activities.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, Robert Fairlie Bennett, a roadman of Arthur’s Pass was charged with theft of a rug valued at £1 from a car that was stranded in McGrath’s Creek in January. Bennett stated that he found the rug on WjO roadside two months after the car was stranded, and overlooked the matter of returning it. He ‘ denied removing the brand. He admitted having been in Court on a previous ocacsion, charged with a similar offence: The S.M., in fining accused £1 said that ho could not accept the explanation that he did not intend tc steal the rug. An order was made for the return of the rug to the owners. For theft of coal from railway trucks at Kamata, three residents, John'Griffin, James Martieh and Frederick Gill were convicted, the former being v-fined 10s and the two latter 20s.

Now showing the latest models of His Masters Voice Gramaphones at Yarrall’s. Portable model £9, table models £l2 10s and £l7, upright Grand model £26. Easy terms arranged. All the latest records in stock. Yarrall’s Sports and Music Depot, Revell St.— Advt.

Real snips—eight 1 short ends of linoleum at prices that must clear at Addisons.—Advt.

The penalty of succ&uS i 9 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 £6O on view at L. S. Ross’s Music Denot.— 'l" 1 .

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 Od.—Advt.

Come along to the Hockey Club Dfep6t oil Saturday lor your home-made cakes, jams, pickles and vegetables.— Advt.

Considerable interest is being shown in the ladies’ hockey match at Greymouth on Wednesday between Hokitika and Mawhera Clubs. So far Hokitika have an. unueaLcn iceoru tins year and the contest is being looked forward to with much interest.

Messrs W. Jeffries and. Co. notify that their auction sale in the mart of first .quality furniture and effects, including a piano, postponed from last Wednesday owing to the inclement, weaklier, will be held to-morrow afternoon commencing at‘2.ll0 1 o’clock.

Hello Bill ! Are you going to see the Test match next Saturday? Yes Jack, but before I go I’m going'to get fitted out at Frank Bade’s. They i.ave some stunner overcoats, lumberjackets, shirts, socks, scarv.es, hats etc.'at Mv prices.—Advt.

“Donald the Dudd,” Frank Crumit’s latest record. Every golfer will buy it; Everybody who knows anything about golf will buy it,, and those who know nothing about golf will buy it. Call and hear it to-day at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

Football enthusiasts jurneying to Christchurch 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., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.