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Hokitika Guardian, 7 April 1931, Page 4

“Meet Sweet Jennie Lee” at All Saints’ Hall to-morrow night.—Advt.

Special trains in connection with the Kumara races, taking place tomorrow are announced in this issue.

The Borough Council notify that the Hokitika Cycling Club have been granted exclusive use of Cass Square for their sports meeting on Saturday next, April 11th.

1 won’t bo “Dancing With Tears in My Eyes’’ at All Saints’ Had tomorrow night. Advt.

Owing to the Easter holidays service will he lmld in the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening of this week.

Oil Saturday morning at the Police Station an offender charged with being round drunk in Revell Street the previous evening, pleaded guilty and was eonvieted anil lined ten shillings.

The Railway Department notify that owing to the Hokitika races being abandoned .the 9.45 a.m. Grey-Hokitika and G. 5 p.m. Hokitika-Grev trains will not run on Wednesday,

“Aly Baby Just Cares For Me’’ that’s why we are going to All Saints’ tomorrow night.— Advt.

In connection with the Floral Department opened A. AN’. Yarrall wishes to announce that he is prepared to make up evrrv description of Floral work. Funeral orders executed at shortest notice, wreaths, crosses etc. Prices moderate.—Advt.

Hardy seedlngs for Autumn plantings, per.totcmons, gypgsophila, periniiinl asters, Iceland poppies, gaillardias, coreopsis, now ready, Yarrall’s, Revell Street. Advt.

At the dose of this week, employment for registered tin: in ployed censes for a fortnight, and in the interim fresh conditions for employment are to he issued, with payment at the reduced scale lor relief works,

In the outboard motor boat races at Aknroa on Saturday in the B class championship, 3 heats of four miles. Doubtful (F. J. Andrews) was second. The D class championship was won by -Merry Moments (F. J. Andrews) and Merry Moments also won the open class championship,

A general meeting of members and suppoi tors of the Westland Racing Club will he luiltl aL the Club room, Hamilton Street, at 8 o’clock on Thursday evening to consider tin* future of the Club in relation to proposals to he put forward for the consideration of the meeting. All interested in the mantenaneo of the sport in the town are invited to attend.

The officials of the Westland Racing Club much appreciate the many expressions of sympathy with the C'lub in the serious set back experienced by the loss of the grandstand etc on Saturday morning. All the Racing Clubs on the Coast offered to assist in any way possible, while many personal messages have been sent also. Mi- T. Eldon Coates, Chairman of the Greymonth District Racing Committee, has been particularly active in the offer of practical help, and his lead is being Supported by influential persons in other centres. The Ivumara. Reef ton and Westport Clubs all promptly preferred assistance within their power, so that the bond of sympathy between the Clubs is a very tangible one, and the united help is greatly appreciated. The Club is circularising the owners who had entered for the meeting explaining the situation, and the prospects for the future. All fees Indeed for the meeting which has had to ho abandoned are being returned to tin* horse owners to-day.

The Economical Crockery Shop offers you special bargains in all sizes of glasses for household and hotel use; also plain white bread and butter plates pudding plates and dinner plates. Cull and inspect these bargains. You can be sure they are the cheapest in town P Stephens. Proprietress.— Advt,

New hair grown with Brice's Regenerator, os fkl. and Circassian Cream 2s. Lawn’s hairdresser.—Advt.

Failin' 1 - hair! Guard against it. TT* 3 ’" Brice's Dandruff Prescription, bs 6d, and Seborin Soap, 2s. Lawn’s hairdresser.—Advt.

Healthier hair! Glossy and tidv with Brice’s Circassian Cream, 2s. Lawn s hairdresser.—Advt.

“Thcres a Good Time Coming” at All Saints'’ Hall to-morrow night.— Advt. There will not Ik* any meeting ol ih<- Hokitika Library Committee this evening. The Public Trustcv inserts a notiet in the estate of Louis Singer, kite ol Riniu. The animal meeting of the Holt Clul takes places on Thursday nielli at 8 p.m. Tlie Ladies meet at 7 p.tn. At Lake BruniifT- sports on Snl urdsi'' |he {'nderba.iid ('bop was won by J. Gilman. with .1. ('alder as runner-up Cliff Neame won tin* upright chop am' L. Ilavi II the maiden chop.

The annual general mooting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will' In* held on Thursday evening ol next week. .Meantime, nominations for the olliccrs and members of the Cotmci! close on Thursday next, and should be lodged with the Secretary of the Society

The dance to be held in All Saints’ Hall on Wednesday night, in aid of the hall funds promises to bo a large success, The music is in the capable hands of the Melody Six who have the very latest in dance music for the dancers. Admission will be Gents 2s, Ladies Is. For a really enjoyable night go to tlie All Saints’ Dance,

Last week while the heavy flood was being experienced the lowlying port* ions of the town were under water ifor several hours In places, and when the water retired as the tide fell, it left behind a good coating of mud on the footpaths and streets. On Sunday, following a good warm sun and a drying breeze, much o'-f the mud found its way along the streets in the form of dust.

In the Christchurch bowling tourney, at the end of Saturday’s play the following rinks had won five or more games : Section A: Brown 'Christchurch) o. Ramsay iShirley) o: Section I! : Hayward (St. Albans). 5, Afor_ rison (Papanuil o; Section C: Legmat (Ifdgeware) o; Section 1): Marks (Cbristhurcli) 5; Finnegan (Canterbuy 5; Section E: Bawortb (Canterbury) (!; Section F: Moves (West Fnd Tiuiaru) 5; Leach (Runanga) 5.

At the Town Hall. Grevmouth on Saturday night before a lair crowd, the Australian welter-weight champion Tommy Fairhall, defeated Charlie Purdy of Auckland, on points in a tell rounds professional contest at catchweights. ’I lie exhibition lacked interest. i" that Purdy was no match for Fail-ball, the latter being a very fit man whilst Purdy appeared to be not as fit as when lie fought at AVcstport. where lie went the full distance of fifteen rounds without apparent distress. A fact, however t which must he taken into consideration was that in Saturday night’s bout Purely fractured two ribs in the second round, in one of which there was an old break caused by Artie Hay dome years ago in Auckland, when Fairhall connected with a damaging, ripping right to the body. Fail-ball's hand suffered damage in the eighth round.

Special Easter holiday trips arranged to Lakes. Moderate charges. For a tixi. day or night- ring ’phone 176. T'nos Moore, Park Street.—Advt.

Addisons have opened up to-day ladies 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 Millinery, Frocks, Coats, and Jumper Blouses, for the Easter holidays at prices that will he within the reach of all. Early inspection is cordially invited.—Advt.

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

Guard against colds. Keep a t>ottl6 of NAZOL ever handy. A scientific common sense remedy. Gives speedy relief. New double size contains 120 full doses for 2s Bd.—Advt.