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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1931, Page 4

A:i interesting inset is distributed with this issue in connection with the visit of Humphreys Bishop Comedy Company on Thursday next. A proposal has boon made from local sawmillers that the West Coast Bawmillers Association oiler a donation of a shipment of building timber tor the use of .sufferers in the earthquake area. If you want a taxi, day or night, or a trip to Lake Knnieri. ring ’phone No. 170, Thomas Moore, Park Street. - Adet.

CYCLE SPORTS. SCOUTS DISPLAY, BAND TO-NIGHT—Advt.

Air and Mrs Tickly are on their way trom Napier and arc expected here to-morrow. They will be staying with Sergeant King, .Mrs Tiddy’s lather. .Hotlx escaped safely from the earthquake disaster.

The Harihari Womens Institute held a very xueces .ml Bring, and Buy Stall on Saturday night in aid of the earthquake fund, and an acknowledgement of thanks appears in this issue. The proceeds are being sent to Hokitika to-morrow.

hum by and Millers, the proprietors el the merry-go-round and other novelties on Cass Square, arc giving a benefit in aid of the Earthquake Fund on Wednesday night, not Friday as prevail,s|v published. You are urged to support the function and help a worthy cause.—-Advt.

Ragwort is said to be flowering in great profusion in the northern part of the diestrict, and is particularly prevalent alongside Otira trailway line. Spreading at the present rate it will not lie long before if is well cntrenclied and will be 'difficult to eradicate or cope with.

While passing through Wellington last week, Mr Evans libit, secretary of tho Westland Acclimatisation Society, leai'tied that it was hot intended to declare a close B:ason for oppo.sums this year, as trapping was considered a useful and possible avenue for employment.

Preliminary Notice.—A gigantic removal sale of fancy goods (including crockery ware, cutlery, aliuminium ware, gramaplione, prams and spotting goods, etc., etc.) will be held at A. W. Yarrall’s two shops. The sale is u“w in lull suing. Watch for preliminary advertisement in to-morrow’s issue for a list of bargain prices.—Advt.

The Hokitika district schools excursion 1 o Blackball tales place on Wednesday next. Two trains will run the first leaving Hokitika at 7.45 a.m. and stopping only at Kumara, the second leaving Hokitika at 8.35 a.m. and .stopping at all wayside stations as required. The trains leave Blackball on return at G p.m. and 6.20 p.m. respectively.

On Friday next, February 13th. the proprietors of the Merry-go-round and other shows in Cass Square are giving a benefit in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund. As the proceeds arc in aid of a worthy cause the patronage of the public is solicited.—Advt.

Tho Brunner district excursion to Cass Square on Saturday favoured with a perfect day was very successful; ’The attendance wits larger tharl last year while the Committee hud inade very complete arrangements and a good programme of sports was mil off flic young people being specially well catered for. The Brunner Band was present and enlivened the proceedings. The train returned at 6.35 p.m., carrying a well pleased crowd.

At a meeting of the Oxford (Canterbury) County Council last week it was decided to support the Awatcre County and the Westland County Councils’ resolutions urging the Government to reduce the honoraria of all Cabinet Ministers, members of Parliament. and civil servants wlio.se salaries exceed £350 per annum, and that all capital expenditure on new works not yet commenced be postponed till normal times; also that the Alain Highways Board apportion the money thus saved as an increased subsidy to County Councils for the purpose of road maintenance.

A meeting is being held this afternoon at Greymouth to meet a representative of the Unemployment Board to discuss the No. 5 scheme for providing relief work. Messrs Perry, Heenan and Chesterman are representin the Borough Council and Messrs Evans and Alilner the County Council. Under the No. 5 scheme, work will be rationed to those out of employment instead of paying sustenance relief. Single men will be entitled to two days work per week, and married men to three or four according to the number of dependants. The rate of pay is expected to he 14s per day.

The death occurred yesterday of Mr James Smith, retired farmer of Rolleston Street, aged V 7 years. The deceased had been in New Zealand over sixty years. He mas one of the pioneer farmers to go on the land at Koit-er-angi when the settlement was first opened up in 1880. and remained there for many years. The late Mr Smith was of a genial disposition and liked by all with whom lie came in contact. He was a successful' settler, and always took an interest in the progress ol local affairs. He was married and is survived by bis wife who resides here with one daughter Miss M. Smith. Two daughters are married, residing at Koiteraugi, Mesdaines H. Fleming and Michel. There are five sons, namely Ernest, Charles, John. Henry and Eric:.

Great reductions are being made at Schroder and Go’s Sale for cash, especially in Hats, Frocks, and Furnishings. To those about moving in to new homes, we extend a special invitation to purchase at our great sale, now on. You can reserve goods for future delivery at Schroder and Co. The finest stock to select from in town. —Advt. Good heavy coloured towels 42iu. by 20in. special to clear at Is 9d per pair at Frank Hades —Advt.

Parisian ties selling at Is to Is 6d sale price at W. M. Stopforlh’s.—Aclvt.

The Mayor proclaims a public holiday on Wednesday next on the occasion ot the schools excursions to Blackball.

The Harihari Women’s Institute lield to thank residents tor their splendid response at such short notice to the Bring and Buy Stall on Saturday night in aid ot the Earthquake Belief Fund.—Advt.

The “Black Cat" Art Union closes next Saturday. The first prize is £2,503 and the lid prizes total £4OOO. Tickets 2/6 each or book of 9 for £1 can he procured from A. If. Lawn, the local agent.—-Advt.

A public minting will he held on Thursday next in the Town Hal! lor the purpose of forming an executive for collecting the funds for the Earthquake Belief at Hawkes Bay. All are cordially invited to attend.

A benefit {lance in aid of ’quake sufferers will be held in All Saint’s Hall on Friday next, February 13th. The .Melody Orchestra is supplying tine music. A light supper is provided. A good evening’s entertainment is assured.

The Swimming Club's Carnival will take place at the Municipal Baths tomorrow flight at 7.30. Excellent nominations have been received so that there will be all assurance of a good night’s entertainment. Mr Parry has kindly offered to supply orchestrion) music for the occasion by the renowned “La Parryphone.” Popular prices. Adults Is, Children 6d.

At St. Mary’s Church yesterday at the morning Masses reference was made hv the Bov. Father Finerty to tlie disastrous can;hqnnke latality that has befallen the people of Hawkes Bay. lie spoke feelingly of the loss of life sustained and whilst urging the congregation to remember the departed in their charitable prayers, lie hoped that the bereaved relatives would he given the strength to hear with resignation the heavy trial sent them. With regard to the various schemes of relief being organised foi the stricken, the Rev. Father urged the congregation to support the relief measures whole heartedly.

15 per cent, reduction off our new up-to-date stock of shirts, is causing ready sales for cash. Call to-day and secure your shirt requirements, only a limited number left. Frank Bade, ’Phone 179. —Aclvt.

Men’s one piece all wool bathing costumes sale price 5s lid at NY. H - Stopforth’s.—Advt.