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Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1930, Page 4

Ti.e 'Westland County Council staff has just, a completed a neat bridge across Cane’s Cully Creek, Clue Spur road, where the former structure was in need of replacement. The County Council has just added a smaller tipping lorry to its. road plant which is operating at present in the Central [tiding, and is soon to move into the Southern Hiding. 'Hie machine is handy in size and will he. more economical in use for certain classes of work.

Messrs W. .Teffries nntl Co. will hold a. spring sale at Kokatalii on Wednesday Sept. .‘3rd. on behalf of various clients.

The (lealh occurred at the Reefton Hospital on Tuesday ni<j;lit of Mr Alfred Haulier, a member of one of the old" est families in the Blackwater district. He had been in ill-health for » u nit years, but kept working till a fortnight ago. lie was single and aged 49 years.

Some improvement to the Ruatapu road is being carried out by the County Council employees which will be appreciated by traffic. In the summer season particularly, there is a considerable' volume of traffic by that route to Lake IVlahinapua, which is now readily assessihle for motor car Irallic. ->i

The dentil took place yesterday at her daughter’s residence, Blackball, of Mrs .lohaniiji .Moriarty, a native of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Deceased who was 77 years o 7 age, is survived by her hushand, one son, and four dutghters (.Mesdaines W. Weir, Blackhall; K. Forde, Heddin Bush; .T. Shelley, llawarden; and C. Smith, Invercargill). Two sons died during the Great War.

Ti)t> schools excursion to CJiristellutch took place to-day. Including:' adults about 200 in all travelled, football and basket ball teams from tlie State School ivere included 111 tiie party, and pay matches in Christchurch to-morrow, The special train 'loaves on .return on Saturday morning at 8.30 o’clock, and is due here in the' afternoon shortly 'before 5 o’clock.

Both the Borough find County Councils have been ■ receiving considerable revenue this week by way of rates, ratepayers receiving a discount of five per cent for prompt payment. The aggregate amount of rates collected bv the local bodies within a very short time, will (probably aggregate fully £/>DOO. The income received wiil enable tlie local bodies to put in hand the various programme of works previously designed for the year as funds permitted.

An excellent picture programme was presented at Princess Theatre last night and will be repeated this evening. The “shorts” were excellent, introducing a Mexican orchestra, a Police quartette in unaccompanied harmony, community singing in a cabaret, and Madame Alda singing “The Last Rose of Summer” and ‘‘The Birth of Morn,” with an accompanist who supplied meditation music as an interlude between the songs. The comedy “Synfopathy’' was certainly amusing. The star picture had for its theme a devoted mother’s love; and the plot developed admirably. There were some remarkable cabaret scenes, aiid the dog doing Ills early morning exercises to the commands by wireless was a novel and interesting feature. Altogether the programme was one of uniform interest and excellence, and should be seen by all who enjoy a happy entertainment.

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokataln on Saturday, August' 23rd, to start at 1.30. No. 1 event, Novice Handicap of six birds.. Nomination 3s. A medal, donated by Mr Korteg.ist v. ill be awarded to the winner of this event, which is open only to those who have not previously won a shooting prize. No 2. Handicap sweepstake of nine birds. Nomination os. A trophy, value £2 10s, donated by M* E, Sherriff will go to the winner of this event, which will also be a ladies trophy match (three prizes.) Prizes will be awarded to the lady nominating the successful shooter; entry for ladies Is. A dance will be held in the Public Hall in the evening. .Supper provided. Admission Is 6d.—Advt.

Addisons are offering for a few days only the balance of their winter felts at half the marked sale price. Visit their showroom to-day and avoid disappointment.—Advt. Addisons the up-to-date 'house furnishers can show you quality and style at lowest prices in eiderdowns, linoleums, floortex squares, rugs, runners, mattresses and coir mattings, curtain nets, shadow tissues, cretonnes, cushions and lamp shades—j Advt. Mount Cook I The glorious peak of the Southern Alps, can be seen in all its grandeur these fine spring days from Bade’s corner. And in Bade’s window can be seen beautiful new rugs, etc. that are pleasing to the eye and economical to the purse. Frank Bade. Phone 179.—Advt. Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new’ sto’k of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid and 2s fid yard. Be prepared for an early run.—Advt.

For one week only we offer you best quality enamel saucepans, 5 to a set at the extremely low* cost of 1 Us fid a set. Call and inspect these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens Proprietress.—Advt. The penalty of success 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. fßoss’s Music Depot.—ML. Make up something worth while this summer. We can show you excellent value in Fuji Silks, Wvonoso and Art Silks also a great variety in dainty coloured laces, suitable for trimming same. Addisons, —Advt. I