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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1930, Page 4

Tlie annual meeting of the Three Mile Tennis Club will he held on Monday at 8 p.m.

The entries for the fat stock sales at Aralmni on Monday appear in this is-

Mr Keith Watson, of Christchurch, will conduct divine services, morning and evening, on Sunday at the Presbyterian Church.

'Phe tennis dance will not bo held at Kanieri this evening, as announced, owing to a local bereavement.Advt.

The Municipal Band will render a programme on Cass Square on Sunday afternoon next commencing at 2.30 n.ni.—Advt.

The National Mortgage entries for the stock sale at Kokatahi yards, on Wednesday next, Oct. 22 at 12.30 p.m. are published in this issue.

Christmas numbers of the Auckland Bretts Annual, the Press, Otago Witness, Star Pictorial and free Lance can now Inc obtained at Mr,s T„ Robinson’s.—Advt.

The handicaps for the annual cycle race round A fount Egmont-on October 25 have been, declared by Mr L. E. Smith, bandicapper for the New Plymouth League Cy.le Club. McCann, a New Plymouth rider, Watson (New Zealand champion), and Lamberton, Christchurch, are the. scratch men. There al'e 43 entrants, S> G. Havill (Hokitika) ife On 18 min,, and is the only West Coaster entered.

The big loose rock on Batty’s Hill on the Grey mouth to Westport road near the Twelve Mile, which has K?.' years been regarded as a menace in traffic was successfully removed yesterday afternoon by blasting with ln>h explosives. Operations were superintended by the District Engineer er Public Works (Mr T. A. Johnston) and tlie County Engineer (Mr J. Higgins) the work being carried out by a gang of county workmen in charge of ihe County Overseer, Mr T. Colton.

“For that refreshment I’ve parted, with more than a fleece of wool,” remarked Mr W. J. Poison, M.P. at Alarton station, says the “Wanganui Chronicle.” He had just paid Is 8d for two cups of tea and three sandwiches. This statement being challenged, Mr Poison demonstrated his points as follows: —There are 61b of wool on a sheep’s back valued at 6d per lb, less 3d per pound cost of shearing. The return for the sale of the fleece is therefore Is 6d. Just twopence less than the cost of the light refreshment.

The opening demand for seats at the Ladies Gymnastic Club’s display at the Princess Theatre next Thursday night, foreshadows a bumper attendance. A capital ■' programme is being prepared, and practically all the items will be on novel and interesting lines. The training is being done thoroughly, and the •performers are all very keen and enthusiastic about ■tho.lt* work. A vary pleasant surprise awaits patrons in this special entertainment, Seats may now be hooked. The following night, Friday next, the programme will be repeated at the Memorial Hall, Kumnra, where the class of entertainment to be produced should be specially popular.

New shipment! F'loortex squares, linoleums and carpet runnel •* at prices to suit all pockets and patterns and designs to suit all tastes, at Frank Hade’s. —Advt.

Air O’Brien M.P., lias received the following from the Alinister off Public Work:—Waitangi South Road: —This road is officially known as the Roto Bridge to Wataroa Flat Road, and on account of the Westland County’s alloc, ation having been absorbed by other urgent works, no item was included on the Alain Estimates, but in response to your further representations I now have pleasure in stating that I have agreed to provide a grant of £250, on a £2 for £1 basis, under the vote for Access to Outlying Districts, and this sum will be authorised for expenditure on fulfilment of the usual conditions.

Remem.be.'! Our neglige, canoe and Tennis shirts carry a replacement guarantee. We have a large range to S’lfcct from, including the latest American coat shirts. Piicvs light, values, the beet, at Frank Bado's.— Advt.'

Wise readers select your ’Xmas gifts now at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, the shop for presents. New goods arriving and a email deposit secures anjf article. —Advt.

You can purchase a lovely silver tray for 8s 6d at the Economical Crockery Shop and receive a 7 piece glass water set free or you can purchase a tray for os lid and receive £ doz. wine glasses. Thrifty people will do well to consider the great proposition. You can see these travs and sets in our window display. The great house for Crockery. P. Stephens Proprietress. —Advt.

Wo have just landed a line of axminster and tapestry rugs. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt. Men ! We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Lichfield shirts. Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt. Don’t worry about whether your new suit will he a lit or not. We’ll see to that. Just stop in to Bado : «, select your suiting, and lot us take a our measure You’ll he more than pleased with the results <>f our experience. Frank Bacle’s, Adyt.

The Rail way Department advertises in this issue particulars of excursion faros and train arrangements in connection with the trotting ra<xM at Grey mouth on 25th and 27th Ckk<V J er.

The’ re here again prettier than ever. Children's Organdy Rennets in dainty colourings; also excellent value in cushions. Make a selection early from full stocufc. Addisons. — Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Tt.S.A. will be held on Monday night at 7.30. Tlio business includes matters affecting tbs art union a second Old Time Bail, and the annual reunion of' the Branch about Armistice Day.

Please note further supplies of 72irt whitebait netting at Is 9d yard are to hand so call early at Paterson’s for your requirements.—Advt.

The death took place yesterday morning at the Grey Hospital of Mr James Hughes, at the age of 56 years. Deceased who was a miner, working at Rewanui, and residing at Runanga, took ill suddenly on- Thursday night. He was a resident of Runanga for the past 25 years and was well and favourably known. He leaves a grown up son residing at Runanga and a wA'e in Lancashire, England.

Many friends throughout the district will hear with extreme regret of the death of Ml' John Forsyth,, of Kanieri, which took place at Westland Hospital last evening. He entered the institution some three weeks ago for a jserious operation, and gradually failed. Deceased was a native of Canvpie Glen, Scotland, and 64 years of age. He came to New Zealand when .18 years of age and most of the period has 'been spent in Kanieri where lie followed mining pursuits for most of that period. Deceased was a popular figure of the township and many friends will regret liis death ancl extend, sympathy to the bereaved. He leaves a widow and family of three daughters (Mrs Gunn, of Wataroa, Airs W. Houston Jiuir., of Three Mile j and Isabel, at Ka n l ari) , and one son (John) in Christchurch.

Your home looks a paradise - surrounded by its beautiful lawn. Who keeps your mower in order ? Our Hokitika expert, D. C. Streeter—Advt.

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.