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Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1931, Page 4

Mr Patrick .Douglas in this issue solicits the support of the electors of Rcs.s in the approaching Ross Rorougn Council election.

The channel at the mouth of the river at the present is very shallow, a sandbank being in existence ainiost across the entrance, which is wide, but has very little depth, the actual channel being well to the south.

The won her for Any.in- ])a v and Sunday was all that could be desired in town being bright- and siii-ny but on Saturday in some parts of the country there was a misty rain, while yesterday it was raining lightly in places.

Casual visitors to Cass Square on Anzac Day passed favourable comment on the appearance of tfie Cenotaph plot, which is kept always in very pleasing order, reflecting every credit, on those concerned. The authorities are certainly to be commended for the care and attention given a very sacred plot to the community.

An earthquake was experienced on Saturday night at 8.7 o’clock. It was of ;* sharp nature, and was generally felt. At the Anzac Concert which was in progress at Princess Theatre many of the audience became uneasy for the moment. The shake was sulficient to make buildings creak and swav the chandeliers.

The “Argus” says:—A sharp earthquake shock was, felt in Grey mouth on Saturday about B.S p.m. The direction appeared to be ironi. north-west to south-east. A few mild tremors succeeded the first one. Yesterday morning about six o’clock a couple ol very light tremors were felt. The shocks appear to have been of nearby origin.

A nice line of new season’s frocks are now showing this week-end at special price of 37/6 at Schroder and Co. — Advt,

Call to-day at Van-alls and inspect large range of beautiful pot plants; Asparagus Plumosus, Asparagus Spreneeri, Maiden Hair etc. at lowest prices from Is 9<l.—Advt.

Wonderful value in ladies’ lints and cardigans at spectial price this week-end at Schroder and C’o. Come and see them. —Advt.

Motorists! We have just opened our new season’s gauntlet motor gloves. Prices from 10/6 to 17/6 pair. See these at Frank Bade’s. —Advt.

Thu Borough Council mooting nm been further adjourned till next Fn • day night-

Thc a itttii;il meeting <>i thu householders will be held to night at 7.30 o'clock that at Hokitika being held in the Town Mall. The Committee meets at 7 tun.

Tile Kokatahr-Ixoiterangi Sport-**

gathering is taking place at Kokataln on Saturday next. 'This annual gathering is always a core popular one. and should attract a. large attendance. A lengthy prize- list of events should provide a very enjoyable afternoon's entertainment.

Til i s Nahleiy florists* of Hamilton Street, presented the Returned Soldiers on Anzae Day with a special floral tribute for the main Cenotaph, ft was a column of white flowers, with tile letters ANZAC 1 done in poppies on the front, and was g' noi-ally admired for its tastei'ulness and appropriateness to the occasion.

The residents of Hokitika and district will see on page 1 an advertisements for an auction sale to bo conducted by 1). Livingstone for H. -T. Rankin of M'otueka, of all kinds of household goods Any person desirous of bargains should not miss this sale as it is for one day only, Thursday next nb 1.30 p.m.

The following extra special prizes have been donated to the cooking section at the forthcoming Chrysanthemum Show to be hold on May fitb. Class b-l Hast Loaf, homo made bread veils t. Piece crystal. Close Oi Host Sponge Roll. Box assorted essences. A silver cun will also be given in addition to £1 Is cash fur most points in cooking section.

The death took place on Friday afternoon of Air Christopher Hewison, at his residence. Gladstone Siding. 1 1,> had been ailing for about two years, lie leaves a widow and two sons. Percy and Joseph, both of Gladstone. Tile late Mr Hewison iviis 64 years of age, and had resided at (-ladstone for the last 12 years. The funeral look place on Sunday to Karmo Cemetery.

On Wednesday week, May 6th, a special dance will be held in All Saints Hall, special music being supplied by Les. Grummitt and his band. Tins orchestra, late of the Dixieland Cabaret. Christchurch and the Majestic Cabaret, Wellington, is at present on a New Zealand tour. The music will be of the best and the latest dance hits will be i lento red. Admission, gents 2/6, ladies 2/-. — Advt.

There was si very creditable t-uiu out for the parade on An/.ac .Day. The steadiness of the marching and the drill of the firing party was commented on very favourably. During the afternoon the President of Hm R. S.A. took occasion to thank Captain Bleach and his party for turning out, and permitting full military honours to be accorded. Now that the territorial system was suspended, the volunteer spirit rtf the men was speciallv commended,

The Returning'Officer for Ro»s Borough gives notice of polling day ' ul the election of a Mayor, on Wednesday 6th May, from 9 a.m. to 7 P-in., there being two candidates. Messrs John Murdoch and H. Osim-rs (sitting Mayor), There will also he an election for nine Councillors on the same cR.' for which there are fourteen candidates, while the r turn of Mr W. E. RH - ards to represent Ross on the Hokitika Harbour .Board is declared.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a»d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate., gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street. Hokitika. Rhone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

At about 3.30 a.m. yesterday morning, an outbreak of fire was discovered at the residence of Mr Richard Armstrong. Carroll Street, Runanga. Tho lire had a good hold when discovered, and the house, a five-roomecl one, with all tile furniture, was totally destroyed. The insurances on the building were not ascertainable yesterday. A band of willing helpers kept the fire from obtaining a hold of Mr F l . Oakley’s residence next door, but the later house was damaged a good deal on one side. A large quantity of furniture was removed from Oakley’s home and it is understood that Mrs Oakley lost a purse containing a considerable sum of money.

The Westland Competitions open on Thursday week at the Princess Theatre. The judges will lie Mr Byron Brown of Wellington for elocution; Mr Arthur Lilly. A.R.C.O. of Christchurch for music (vocal and instrumental) and Miss Muriel Waugh of Christchurch for the dancing section, which this season is enlarged considerably. The time table will be available, this week and owing to the number of entries the eight days and nights of the Competitions will be well occupied. Both Princess Theatre and All faints' Hall will he in steady use. After the opening night, the evening programmes, excepting for demonstration concerts, will be at All Saintfe’ Hall, the Theatre not being available. Members, season and day tickets are now on sale and should be availed of to assure the financial success of the festival.