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Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1931, Page 4

Tim order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, March 29th. will he as follows: —Aralmra 10 a.m.; Hokitika 8 a.m., 10. a.m., 7 p.m.

51 r W. A. Smith, well known as a poultry fancier of Ross was a prizewinner at the young bird, show rt Christchurch last, Saturday. Air Smith lias entered three birds for tlieegg laying competition which starts at I’apaniii on April sth.

’Die nominations received last evening for the Easter week meeting of the Westland Racing Club augur well for the success of the gathering. There is a long string of horses entered and good sport should be provided for patrons.

An unusual type of spider v Ir’eli was found in a case of bananas Pom the Islands, lias been forwarded to l■ e Otago University Museum. Although the authorities are unable to identify it. they state that it is of a poisonous variety, that fact being indicated by it small scarlet lobe, like a lamp, between tlie eyes. The general colour of tlie spider is brown, with a darker mark down the hacks: Wheii standing it measures roughly an iiich by aii inch ard a-quartfjr, add is ii lot.idd-able-lookiiig Creature,

51r Wyvern Wilson, S-M-, in a case heard at Hamilton, held that a demonstration ear must be used solely for trade purposes and that a trader was not permitted under the Act to convey his family on a business trip. Tlie evidence showed that the managing director of a New Plymouth motordealing firm had driven through to Auckland on business in a demonstration car and conveyed bis family for Company. The Magistrate held that in this case the vehicle had been applied to private purposes as well as trade for the transport of defendant’s family As the case was a test one, the defer,. dant was ordered to pay costs 0n ! .«..

A very pretty wedding took place in St. Canice’s Church, Westport, on Wednesday afternoon, when Emma, daughter of ATr and Mrs C. Bevnn of Westport, was united in the holy bonds of sratriniony to William Joseph Ellison. The Bride who entered the Church on the arm of her father, was daintily attired in an ankle length frock of shell pink satin. She wore a veil of the same shade, held in place hv a dandean of orange blossoms, and carried a slmath of pink gladioli’s Tl’j Bridesmaid. Aliss Dora. O’Donoghue, wa.s sweetly gowned in an ankle length frock of rose satin with a pink felt hat turned off the face, and trimmed at the hack with a spray of flowers to tone. Little Margaiet Hansb.v attended the Bride as Flower Girl, also wearing an ankle length frock of pink satin and a wreath of pink flowers.

The death of slr Charles Cunningham. took place at his residence, Second Street. Kumara. yesterday afternoon. He was about as usual in Seddon Street about noon, and took ill soon after. Dr. Booth was summoned, but could only pronounce life extinct. The deceased gentleman underwent a serious operation about two years ago. which left him very feeble. He resided in the Aralmra district for very many years and was 76 years of age. He leaves three draughters. Airs A. Gleen (Greymouth). slrs Schwas (Nelson)’f Airs Alalloy (Wellington), and two sons,, AYilliam (Aralmra - ) and Richard (Okarito). Another son, Claries was killed in the Great AYar. The funeral took place at tlie Hokitika Cemetery this afternoon.

Addisons have opened up a further shipment of new millinery. Inspection invited.—Ad vt.

A few of tlie bargains to lie had at the Economical Crockery Shop Sale: glasses 4 for lid, smaller size 5 for Is pudding basins from Gd, bread and butter plates 2d each. Large cakes of saml-soap 3 for lOd. Call and inspect to-day.— P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. See Addisons window display of evening frocks and evening materials.— Advt.

There will lie skating in the Drill Sin <1 mi Saturday afternoon and cvening. W. H. Stopforlh. mercer of Revel I Street kindly requests the settlement of all outstanding accounts on or before Tuesday next, March 31. Addisons have opened up to-day ladies velour, tweed and face cloth coats, in the newest shades and styles. Call and inspect.—-Advt. Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. give a reminder of their auction sale of the whole of the drapery stock of Messrs Stephens Bros., commencing at 10.30 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) morning on the promises, Revel! Street.

Mr A. E. Eager, employed at the Coldeii Coast Dairy Factory at Reefton. had the misfortune to get his arm in the pounder at the Factory yesterday morning, and before the machinery could he stopped it was very badly crushed. It, was indeed fortunate that the. machinery was quickly stopped, otherwise the arm would have been severed. In addition to file flesh being much mutilated the bone also received a severe crushing.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. sold by

auction at noon at Princess Theatre the rights of the Westland Racing Club to two publicans booths at their meeting on Easter Wednesday. Mr A. Naiicekivfcll purchased both ht £22 each. Immediately after the rights of the Kulnafa Racing Club for their Easter Monday meeting were sold. The publican’s booth was bought- by Mr A. Nancekivcll for £54 and the right to cards bv the Guardian and Times Coy. for £lB.

The death took place yesterday at Westland Hospital of Mr .James Friend, the well known settler of Matainni. The deceased had entered the institution fo- an operation which failed to g : ve reli'f and death ensued’ yesterday nftonv'O'i. The deceased was a native e.f Oknrito. and 49 years of age. He was n member of the well known Friend family of South Westland, a son of thefate Air Samuel Friend of Okarito and had been a resident in the district- all Itis life. The deceased leaves a widow and young familv of one daughter and three sons, and four brothers (Norman, George, William, and Henry) all well known residents of South Westland. General sympathy will he extended to the bereaved family in their loss. The funeral will take place to Matainni cemetery on Sunday.

Referring to the death of Air P. R-. Stewart, the Auckland Star said: “The manager at Hamilton of the branch of the National Bank of New Zealand, Mr Peter Robertson Stewart, died on March 22. aged 59 years. Ho was a son of the late Dr. Alexander Stewart, and was born in Otago. Ho joined the National Rank 40 years ago, aiid. after being stationed in various parts of New Zoo laud, was appointed manager of the branch at Hokitika, and ton years ago was transferred to Hamilton. Mr Stewart was a member of Alexandra Masonic Lodge, E.C., and of the Rotary and the Orphans’ Clubs. Ho was interested in football, cricket, and hockey, and belonged to the horticultural society, at whose show he was a prominent exhibitor. He was also nresiden-t of the Otago Club. Airs Stewart survives her husband.”

Tt will pay you to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can he selected at most moderate prices. Not only in Millinery. Frocks, Furs, but also in Carpets, Linoleums and men’s wear. Early inspection invited. Advt.