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Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1931, Page 4

■German uianos are ofiered lor sale ill another column. A kauri built launch, twin screw rx offered for sal" in this issue by Air Kilkenny of Westport. The weather which was perfect for Saturday and Sunday changed during the early morning and a, light rain commenced to fall to-day which increased iii volume as the day wore on. Messrs \V. Jeffrie# and Co. notify additional entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi yards on Wednesday afternoon. A Chevrolet 30ewt truck was destroyed h v fire last evening about 9.45 o’clock at A ban ra. It was property of Air Fox, greengrocer, of Greymouth.

A reminder is given of the auction sale of town freehold properties to be lu'ld by Mes-rs Y 7. Jeffries and Co. to-morrow (Tuesday) at moil, in the estate of the late Afr .J. AicGuigan.

All lists in connection with tho Earthquake Belief Fund should now he returned to the Hon. Secretary, Air T. \Y. Bruce. The Commute meets tomorrow night to receive the Treasurer s fir.ial report on the West-land collections.

The annual hall of the Kanieri Cricket Club will he held in the Kanicri Public Hall on Easter Monday night. The music will he by the Black Hand Orchestra and the supper catering is in capable hands.

A meeting of the Hokitika Junior Pi neon Chib wifi be held at 7 o’clock this evening in the* Horticultural Hall. A. full attendance of members is requested. E. Findlay. Hon. Sec. Advt.

Drivers ol vehicles arc warned to approach the iiitersooiion of Stafford Street and Fast Town belt carefully dining the next, few days owing to excavating in progress.

A party in a motor ear who wore returning on Saturday night Irom Westport to Inangahua Junction had n very narrow escape front being buried under a- big slip about a couple of miles on the Westport side of the Junction Hotel. The slip, which car ried the road away for half a chain, came down about ten to fi teen feet in front of the car which was just slackened in time.

On Saturday itifternoon while proceeding out of Weld Street into David Street towards Gibson Quay a motoi ear driven hv Air Tern Muir failed to take the corner and ran over the hank into a- large hole in the side of the road. Tho driver was alone in the car at the time, and he suffered considerable injury to the body, and was taken to Westland Hospital for treatment. The car was considerably damaged as a result of the accident.

31 iss Yt’j'iiio Dawes. of Auckland, the youngest daughter of Mr and 31rs Dawes formerly residents of Hokitika, has just achieved tire perhaps unique distinction of having twice headed Xew Zealand in examination results. About twelve months ago she came first in the Xnrses’ examination, and she has iust repeated the performance by securing first place for the Maternity Nursing course. Miss V. Dawes was a graduate at the Auckland Unirersity, and took the 15.50. degree before commencing her hospital training. She lias joined the .Melanesian Mission, and loaves in the Southern Cross about the 7th. April to take up mission work in the Solomon Islands. Tier "'•Vest Coast friends, and the .friends of her parents, will join in wishing her all future success in the humanitarian ami self-sacrificing work she is voluntary undertaking. Addisons have opened up a further shipment of now millinery. Inspection invited.—Advt. A few of the bargains to be had at the Economical Crockery Shop Sale: glasses 4 for lid. smaller size 5 for Is pudding from 6d. bread and butter plates 2d each. Large cakes of sand-soap 3 for 10d. Call and inspect to-dav.—P. Stephens, proprietress.— Adrt. See Addisons window display of (-veiling frocks and evening materials.— Ad ct. Hig reductions in Jam Jars and Preserving Pans at the Economic (Mockery Shop Sale, lib jars 1/11 i dozen 21 h jars 2/11 J-dozen. 1 qt. jars 3/11 i-dozen. 2 qt. jars 5/11 (-dozen. Call to-day and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.-—Advt.

Mr I). Alulhollaiul of Kokntalii inerts a warning in this issue.

'i'lio nominalinns for the Kumara Sports on Anril Dili. which wore to have • lex. to-night Inve lie. n ex',ended to Satsirday, April -111 1 at 8 p.m.

r !’he annual meeting of members <>t the Excelsior Football Club will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) night at 7 o’clock at Kellers sample rooms.

The drapers notify the holidays to Ip. observed during Faster, viz, Food Friday. Faster Monday and Tuesday and half day on Wednesday.

Special Faster holiday trips arranged to Fakes. Moderate charges. For a taxi, day or riuht. ring ’plume lif>. Thus Moore. Park Street. Advt.

Arriving this week, complete new .stock of men's and hoys’ overcoats, lumber jackets, football jerseys, all wool shirts, all wool underwear. Parisian ties, Borsalino. .John B. Stetson and Joseph Wilson’s fur felt hats. Try Joseph Willson’s fur -felt Imts. Try our cash prices for your winter re-quirements-W. H. Stopforths. Advt.

’l’lie usual progressive pairs tournament will he held on the local howling green on Good I'fiday. Membeis desiring to take part to he on the preen at 9-30 o’clock when the draw will he made, play commencing at 0.-lo o’clock.

On Saturday night the office of (.ho Colidon Town Board was broken into l, y a thief. The hack door was prized open, and attempt was niade to open the sale, which was turned around. Fvidcntly the intruder was disturbed, as lie left a bar behind him. Nothing however, was found to he missing yesterday when the matter was placed in the hands o. the police.

During the progress of the cricket match' at KOnieri yesterday a bid! struck the Kanieri wicket-keep-er above the pads. Almost immodia tel.v smoke began to issue from his pocket, and quickly removing Ids gloves, the ’keeper drew out from the pocket, a box of burning matches. Fortunately the player was not burnt and the flannels were not damaged to any extent. Evidently the friction caused by the impact wa s sufficient to iunite the matches.

Regarding the proposal to construct a bridge on the West Coast road over the Waimakariri River, near Dealer. Air AI. IT. AYynyard (motorists’ representative on the Alain Highways Board) told the half-yearly meeting of delegates to the South Island Motor Union on Tuesday at Christchurch, that the surveys had been completed and that the office work was now hoi mi undertaken. The plans had not yet come before the Alain Highways Board, hut would do so soon, after which an announcement would no doubt he made.

The funeral of the lnfe Mr dames Friend which took place yesterday afternoon at Mntainui was largely attended by friends from all over Westland. testifying to <ihe great esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. The cortege which left t lie deceased’s residence proceeded to the Ma.tainiii Church of England where a very impressive service was conducted by -the Rev. A. K. Warren who also officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners were the deceased’s widow, Messrs 45 ~ 0., H. and X. Friend. (brothers). Many beautiful wreaths were received from all parts of the Dominion. Addisons have opened up to-day ):idies velour, tweed and face cloth coats, in the newest shades and styles.Call and inspect.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are now showing the latest in Milliner}*. Frocks, Coats, and Jumper Blouses, for the Faster holidays at prices that will he within the reach of all. Early inspection is cordially invited. —Advt. It will pay yon to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can be selected at most moderate prices. Not only in Millinery, Frocks, Furs, but also in Carpets, Linoleums and men’s wear. Early inspection invited. Advt.