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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1930, Page 4

Visiting Reefton school pupils departed north to-day after a very enjoyable stay in Hokitika. Time here was fully occupied. Yesterday morning there was an enjoyable motor trip and last night a very jolly social. In the basket and football matches the visitors were defeated. At a meeting of the Reef ton Jockey Club on Wednesday evening the programme Committee, submitted to the meeting the programme for the Midsummer Meeting with stakes totalling £1650. The events include a Hack (race each day, but no Hurdle event. A notice in reference to claims against the estate of the late 'Hawthorn Hugh Adamson, o.f Harihari, requests they he sent in to Mr A. R. El cock, solicitor, before 10th October, and all debts owing must be paid or arranged for before the said date. Girl’s gym. frocks with bloomers to match in tussore coloured aglin cloth all sizes, now in at McKay’s.—Advt. Everything for the cricketer. New goods just arrived, including all the best makes of bats, balls, leg guards, etc., at Yarrall’s Sports Depot, Revell Street.—Advt. “Prevention is better than cure.” Why not protect yourself from colds this winter? You can with the scientific germicidal fumes of “Nazol.” Disinfect the circle of infection —the nasal and bronchial passages. New double size-—l2O full doses for 2s fid.—Advt. Just arrived now stock of Lysle hose in all shades, at McKays.—Advt.

A Complimentary dance to the Westport Old Boys will be held in the All Saints Hall to-night (Saturday) Sept. 20th.—Gents. Is 6d, Ladies Is.—Advt.

A penguin came ashore on the beach thits morning and was captured by a lad. It appeared to be, m normal condition.

A meeting of the Excelsior Senioi Football Club will be held in Kei.er’t Sample Rooms this, evening at 7.31. o'clock. All members are reqeusted to be present us business is urgent.— Advt.

The Canterbury party of .sixteen visitors who arrived here last Monday evening, had a. very enjoyable time in South Westland during the week, beautiful _ weather prevailing ■throughout. The visitors were at both Waiho Gorge and Welieka, visiting the glaciers and enjoying ali the sights to be reached' by the various tourist tracks, The party returned here yesterday afternoon and left for Christchurch this morning]. The' tour was a most successful one for those participating in it.

Men! We have now’the new goods in our Men’s Department. 'The latest in Richfield shirts, Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt. #

Ml* J. O’Brien, M.P., lias received a letter, from the Mon. Harry Atm ore. Minister of Education, to the effect that his representations in regard to the conveyance of the children from South Spit to Hokitika is being enquired into. When full information is forwarded to the Minister he will fully reoly. He points out, however, that under the regulations only those children over ten years of age whose, homes are over three miles from the nearest school can bo conveyed free of charge or receive conveyance allowance.

The “Welcome, Ball” organised by the Black Hand Society to be held in the R.S.A. Hall next Wednesday, should be one of the brightest dances of the year. Having joined forces with the local Hockey Club the Ashburton team of ladies who play in Hokitika on Wednesday afternoon will be guests at fhe ball, as a'so the local girls who put up such a creditabe performance at the Hockey Championships in Invercargill. It’s going to. be, a real sports dance, and the sporting price of 2s 6d admission should be within the reach of all. The Black Hand Orchestra of eight instruments will supply bright “Cheerio” music with plenty of pep. Boys “Be there.”—Advt.

The Lake Kanieri hatchery is now well stocked with ova—both Brown ti’Out and Rainbow trout. The former waS received from Christchurch and Dunedin, and the latter : from Rotorua, lit all some half a milllou' ova has been put down this tension. The first 'fry available was sent to Grey mouth, for liberation in the Grey Society’s district, The second will be liberated in Westland district, as the product of the ova is equally divided between the two Societies. The hatchery iis in charge of Mr S. W. Ridland who has been very successful over a number of years with the hatchery work, which calls lor Mery .painstaking attention and an intimate knowledge of the duties. The hatchery is a point of interest just now for visitors to the lake-side. The handling of half a million ova and the resultant fry entails considerable work for the Hatchery Committee, of which Mr A. C. Armstrong is Chairman, as that Committee is responsible for the transport arrangements ensuring quick delivery on arrival or departure.

We have now in stock a splendid variety of general household crockery at ’ prices that can’t be beaten. r. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Cricketers will he interested to know that L. S. Ross has secured the sole agency from ‘the New Zealand Distributor's for the famous Don Bradman bat and has models in stock. You may not be another Don but you can start equal with him by playing with his autographed bat.—22.

With the continued fine weather tennis players will be looking forward to early playing this season. With this in view A. W. Yarrall has landed his new season’s tennis rackets; and is now showing all the best makes, and as usual the prices are right, ranging from 15s. Call and inspect.—Advt.

In order that tennis players may secure the freshest balls that it is possible to get L. S. Ross has arranged with the distributors of Dunlop. Ayres and Spalding balls to supply his needs as shipments arrive. The ruling price this season is 4\S per pair. Mr Ross has also secured the sole agencies for Sykes and Prosser tennis goods. These quality goods as well as those of other makers may be seen at his Sports Depot, ReveH Street. —23. 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 invited. Schroder and Co.—Advt. h Don’t use ordinary polish for good furniture and linoleum. Use the best —“Tan-ol” cleans, polishes and preserves. Accept no other.—Adrt. ) Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for influenza colds.

Messrs W*. Jeffries and Co. notify . ■entries for their stock salo at Harihari on Bth October, at 1 p.m..

Tli© entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday next appear in tiiis issue.

, The “Don. Bradman” cricket- bat. New stocks just arrived. 62s 6d each at Yarrall’s Sports Depot, . Revell Street.—Advt.

Those who receded invitations to the Ladies Hockey Club dance in the All Saints’ Hall for Wednesday, September 24th, please note that* the dance . will not take place as ■ the Black Hand Orchestra are giving . a bar. 1 to the local Club and will also entertain the visiting Ashburton team.—Advt.

A meeting of racing and trotting clubs’ representatives, convened by the. Greymouth Jockey 'Cluib, was held at (Greymouth yesterday afternoon to • consider the question of complimentary tickets issued for the Coast cir- - cuits. The following Clubs we're rep- “ resented: Greymouth Jockey O’.ulb, Westland .Racing Club, Reefton Jockey Club, Nelson Jockey Club, Westport Jockey Club, Kumara Racing Club.; Greymouth Trotting Club, Westport Trotting Club, Nelson Trotting Club, and Westland Trotting Club. Mr D. J. Evans was voted to the chair. A round table discussion took, place, after which it- was re« solved**that metropolitan passes ’be-is. sued in future only toV president's, vice-presidents and committeemen of clubs } and that with regard to ordinary complimentary tickets, the mat. ter be left to the discretion of the respective Clubs, with a ; suggestion that the issue of this-class of tickets ■ be curtailed as much as possible.' An exchange of views also took; p ace in regard to • .several -matter* affecting the conduct of meetings,' particularly in regard to the amenities provided on the course, : *

Whitebaiters 1 Don’t; take the risk of losing all your fish, by using inferior netting. We have a good strong net, with just the right, mesh, in 80in. and 72in. at our usual low prices. Frank Bade phone 179;—rAdvi.

A- scientific fact —coughs,, colds, . influenza, and other more serious bronchial complaints usually develop in the month and nose. jMsinfect this circle of infection by inhaling “Nazol” regularly.- A powerful, penetrating germi-. cide. New double size—-120 full doses for 2s fid.—Advt. ' . . :