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Hokitika Guardian, 25 August 1930, Page 4

Special cash discount off all clothing at W. H. Stopforth’s Sale.—Advt.

The annual plain and fancy dress ball of the Kumara Fire Brigade takes place in the Memorial Hall, Kumara, on Friday, Sept. 12th.

Mrs Howard Bock of'Wellington, is on a visit to Hokitika for a few days, renewing old acquaintances. M,rs Bock is staying with her sister Mrs B. Dowell, Bealey Steet.

The last Gazette, notifies that His Excellency the Governor-General, has been pleased to reappoint William Clayton (of Grey Valley) to be a member of the Westland Land Board for a term of two years from 31st. August, 1930.

For some time past lessons in thrift bare 'been given iti West Coast Schools. The effect df these Were evident in a report made to the Canterbury Education Board oil Friday by the headmaster of C'obden- School, which stated that the children’s Post Office Savings Ranks Fund had now reached £ICO, ,

In the last Gazette, the Secretary to tne Treasury acknowledges receipt of the following amounts forwarded by >ersons unknown as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government: £1 10s forwarded to the' General Post Office; £ls to the Stamp Duties Office; 4s forwarded to the Railway Department; £5 forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral’s Office.

Mothers! We still have a few snips in boys’ suits, pullovers, singlets etc. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

At the annual meeting of the Grevmouth Trotting Club, the president 'Mr H. W. Kitchingham) presiding, in his report said that it was to be regretted that notwithstanding the promise received in the past, that taxation affecting trotting and racing clubs would be reduced, a further increase had been made. Many clubs had the greatest difficulty in making both ends meet, and the new taxation would no doubt have the effect of reducing receipts, with a consequent loss to the clubs. The balance-sheet showed that the assets of the club stand at £27,786 10s 3d, with liabilities amounting to £19,503 Is 6d, leaving a surplus of assets over liabilities amounting to £8283 8s 9d.

In the House on Friday, Mr Holland asked the Postmaster-General whether he was aware that the issue of the “Samoan Guardian” of August 7th and August 14th had been destroyed by the Post Office at Auckland, and if wo would he inform the House why that action was taken ? Mr Holland also asked the Postmast-er-General if he would give an assurance that the suppression of papers opposed to' coercion in Samoa was not .to he made a feature of the Government’s policy. Earlier in the week the Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department, Mr G. McNamara, said the action had been taken under Section 34 of the Post and Telegraph Act, 1928, on the ground that the matter in the .issue was deemed to be libellous. When the matter was referred to the Post-lni'Srter-Gtenera.l on Tuesday he explained that a postmaster was empowered under the Act to cause the destruction of packets deemed to be libellous, and he need refer the matter to the Postmaster-General for final discretion only in cases where a doubt may exist.

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,— Advt.

Towels at gift prices. See them at W. H. Stop forth’s Sale. —Advt.

A junior seven-aside football .tournament will be held at Russ on Saturday next, August 30Lh. Nominations close on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. with Mr W. E. Uarke, Secretary, It OSS.

Visitors who attended the Winter Show from the Coast speak highly of the display and of the general organisation. As usual the Christchurch people were as .hospitable as ever, and more billets were provided for visit! ing scholars than were required. It is a very pleasing trait indeed to find such a cordial feeling existing between the two sides of the Island.

We have much pleasure in extending to you a cordial imitation to view our extensive showing of our new spring and summer millinery, j Special show days: August 25th, and 27tli. Schroder ana Co.—Advt. ‘ r

A five-seater Dodge car, driven ' by Mr H. Dodson, of Greymouth, and a Ford Sedan, driven by Mr Adams, of Dobson, met in a collision on a brjclge, on the lvaiatu Road, yesterday afternoon. Mrs W. Meldrum, who was an occupant of the car driven by Mr Jfodson, received n slight injury to bethead: The ears, however, were not severely damaged.. .. ’

The funeral of • the late Sir. John McFadyen took place .yesterday , after*, noon, and was attended by a large, number of mourners The pall bearers were: Messrs. E. Howat, S, Heaid,;Ek' Morris and E. Wells. At All Saints, Church, Miss Davies, organist, playedthe favourite hymns of the deceased, “Abide With Me,” and “For Ever With the Lord,” and the beautiful symphony “0 Rest in the Lord,’ rendered by the organist, added much td tire.impressive service. Many friends from all parts of the district were present. Many floral tributes and messages were received from Wellington, Christchurch; and all round the Coast.

On Wednesday a member of the Greymouth Convent of Mercy Commun ity, Mother Mary de Pazzi. will eorpplete half a century of her life in religion, and her jubilee, is being oele-y brated in a manner befitting the ocea-* sion. At St. Patrick’s Church at 7.45. a.m., High Mass will be celebrated, and at 2.30 p.m., there is to be an entertainment at the St. Columba Hall, A presentation is to he made .to the jubilarian, and in addition to Bishop Brodie, and a considerable number of the clergy, many visiting members;off the Order of the Sisters: of Mercy will be present from Canterbury and various parts of the West Coast.

The Westport Bowling Club held its anilnal meeting oil Thursday evening?” when officers for the ensuing k- year were , elected as follows .‘—President, Mr A. Morley; vice-presidents, Messrs C. M. Sargisort, A. W. Stevens, J. H. Levy, and S. Wheatley ; treasurer, Mr A. J. Green; secretary, Mr D. H. Willmott; assistant secretary, Mr Hv' S. Batchelor; auditor, Mr J. R. Radford; committee, Messrs P. A. Struth-' em, J. H. Harkness, Geo. Head, W. J. Wilson, H. Harrison, O. E. G. Samuels, and Geo. Gothard; Grounds Committee, Messrs G. Head, A. J; Green and W. J. Nottle.

The schools excursion to . Christ-: church last week passed off very sue- 1 , cessfully. Ten carriages in all ; went from the Coast—well filled. ■ Friday was spent in Christchurch. The Winter Show was the centre of - attraction. The Hokitika school football team played West Christchurch School, suffering defeat by the narrow margin of 11 to 8, after a capital game. The Hokitika School girls won the basket ball match but lest the' net ball match. The large party returned on Saturday being back’ home by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Everything passed off very pleasantly. At the Winter Show on Friday, Mr Hi E. Mariner, Organiser, • gave the West Coast party a special welcome, which was acknowledged by Mr H. E. Barrett (Cobden) and Mr D. J. Evans (Hokitika). Mr Meuzies was absent at the football, and acknowledged thecohesion and attention paid to the Hokitika School party with a letter of thanks.

Men ! This is your opportunity to purchase your overcoat. We have thirty to choose from and our special cash discount means a considerable saving to you. W. H. Stopforth’s.—■ Advt.

A Wellington correspondent states though the Legislative Council defeated by 17 to 9 the Defence (Temporary) Amendment Bill, which sought to suspend the operation of compulsory military training for twelve months, it would appear that the Government’s retrenchment- poliev in regard to defence is not affected as a result. In the Estimates for the current; year, £275,000 is provided for expenditure on defence, and this compares with £491,667 voted bust year. As the House eanuot increase the expenditure proposed to be vested, it isclear that the money available will be sufficient only to carry out the modified policy contemplated bv the Government. The measure rejected by the Council, provided for recognition by the State of voluntary organ-, Nations for military training purposes. Presumably the decision of the Council means that the Government will not be able, to assist any such organisations that may bo formed.

Everything for the kitchen m aluminium and enamel war in groat variety, now in stock at the Economical Crockery Shop. Make your purchases today.—?, Stephens Proprietress—Advt.

Tlie funeral of the late Mrs'William Jones, of Sale St.,, took place on Sunday afternoon and was attended by a. large number of mourners. There were many floral tributes received. Rev. G. Knowles! Smith conducted the .service at the graveside.

Mr George Coyens, an early day resident of Hokitika, where he was a postal employee, died at Auckland on Sunday, at the age of 92 years; sHe was on the Otago, West Coast, and Thames goldfields at the time of the irushes. •• . v . v;;.: ■ :

Our new frock lengths are now opened out in silk voile, art silk morecains, art silk crepe, figured satins, silk rayon, silk rayon brocade, organdie .and many other novelties. All cordially- in- . vited. Schroder and Co.—Advt. St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-nigljtyat 8 o’clock: Inter-Club debate between Ladies’ and Men’s Chib for the Turner Cup. The subject is “Should Batchelors be Taxed?” the ladies taking the affirmative and the men the negative. Musical items and supper. Admission Is, children 6d.—Advt., t i =.

The North Revell St. firebell rang out \ an alarm last night at 8 o’clock, followed shortly by the main. bell. The cause of the alarm was an outbreak of fire in a small cottage owned by Mr Frank Holmes, in Hampden St. at the ,efid of T.ancred St. The fire was dis*> covered by passers by and the alariot was given and a line of hose run There was a great pressure of water available? and the flames wtire soon got under, bub not before a couple of the back rooms had been gutted. The building had not been occupied for some time and the owner had not been.* in the house for a week. A quantity of furniture in.the rooms was destroy- ? ed. The house was" insured for £3O . Hit the United Office, but there, was no insurance on the furniture. Look in at the Economical. Crockery Shop and you will be delighted with ‘the beautiful, display of fancy crockery on show there. Fancy cups ana saucers, fruit dishes, cakd plates, -fern bowls, fancy jugs etc., at the shop where vou get the best value for. your >■ money.—P. Stephens Proprietress. —Advt.