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Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1931, Page 4

The first case in Christchurch in which n man is to ho charged " 1 j 1 lmvinrr failed to under the Unemployment Act will come on lor hearing shortly. For a taxi day or night ring ’phone 176, special trips anywhere by arrangement. Charges moderate. Thos. Moore, Park Street,—Advt. The Valuer General notifies that the revised district valuation roll for the portion of the Southern Puling south of the Waiho River will he open for inspection at the County Council Chambers from 6th until 30th May. Wonderful values are now offering in evening dress silks and evening frocks at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Hokitika Junior Pigeon Club are holding their annual show on Friday and Saturday next at the Horticultural I InII. Advt. As the afccounts for All Saints’ Church are being audited for the year ending March 31, .15)31, the Secretary requests that all accounts should ho rendered to him on or belore May 111.

Competitors at the Competitions wlm are performing with “own selections.” are desired to hand to the Secretary as early as possible, copies for the judges’ use. This is important to save details in the hall and should have careful attention.

Cai's are leaving Hokitika for ’Pokers Hall to-night. Call at, either garage and book a seat. All arrangements for the dance in aid of the Cycling Club ai'e completed. The supper is home made and the Melody Six are featuring the latest hits. Old time dancing is also a feature of the evening. Come to

'Pokers Hall for a real night’s enjoy‘ment. —Advt.

After serving on the Canterbury Diocesan Synod for 57 years as representative of the Kumara district, Mr G. Mclntyre has announced his retirement at the age of 88. This term is probably a record for a lay Synodsman, says the current number of “Church News.” which adds: “Synod will miss his acute criticism and accurate knowledge of Church law and Synodical procedure.

There was a decrease of three eases of infectious' and other notifiable diseases ip the Canterbury and West Coa«t fur the week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. T|iere were If cases last week ns follows -Canterbury : Scarlet fever, 0; diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 7 ; puerperal sepsis, 1 ; erysipelas, 1 ; tetanus, 1, West Const: Scarlet fevc-r, 1; diphtheria,. 3. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district, one each troin tuberculosis and Irom tetanus.

Several pounds worth of goods were stolen by thieves who broke into the Woolston branch of Self-Help Co-op-erative Grocery Stores early on Saturday morning. The theft was of a daring nature, for the glass of the dooi was broken roughly and the noise of it was heard next door, where a man got up, hut could see nothing wrong. The thieves concerned themselves mainly with cigarettes, taking practically the shop's whole supply, as well as a side of bacon and 101 b of tea. An attempt was also made to break into the. Edgeware Bond shop of the firm, but this ‘was not successful.

The Westland Competitions Society opens its annual festival at the Princess 'Theatre to-morrow night, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. Intending regular patrons should obtain family tickets or members tickets. The ordinary prices of admission to-morrow night will be 2s upstairs and front stalls; Is back seats (downstairs) : children half price. There is an excellent series of classes scheduled for to-morrow night, and there should he some first class entertainment. The programme will he well- varied. Ibo doors will he closed during the performance of an item, and patrons might please note this necessary niio.

On nil the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a !l d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by moans 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. Phone 211, ami discuss any “IDora!** problem you nifty he pondering over—H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

There were present at the monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee last evening, Messrs D. J. Evans (chairman), T. W. Duff, J. Niven, G. Heinz, and H, M. Coni son. Apologies were received from fMessrs Coles, Stuart and Wilson. The Borough Council wrote reducing the annual subsidy from £l2O to £IOO, and notified the Council representatives for the new term. Accounts for March totalled £l3 15 lid, and for April, £l2 17s 5d were passed for payment. Some formal correspondence was dealt with and tlie report of the Book Purchasing Committee was received. Mr J. Wallace presented a framed photograph of early pioneers which was received with thanks and will he hung in the public reading room. The picture is a quartette of local residents who arrived here in 1865, as lads, and have been boys together ever since having been associated in volunteering, Fire Brigade work and other local institutions, as well as in public life. The aggregate ages of the four is now over three centuries. Members expressed pleasure at the gift and the hope was expressed that photography of other pro. ininent citizens connected with the active life of the community might be presented, and so constitute a gallery of early pioneers.

A select variety of ladies’ coats, frocks and costumes can now be procured at Schroder and Co. where lumber jackets are in galore for ladies, men'and boys. Phone 121 S. Price always moderate. —A dv t. The circle of infection for coughs, colds, sore throats, and influenza includes the throat and nose. Disinfect the bronchial passages with “Nazol.” A sure, safeguard against infection. New double size—l2o fn' l doses for 2s 6d.

The ’Mum Show opened at the Soldiers’ Hall this afternoon and will he continued this evening. There is a great display of cut chrysanthemums, easily the finest shown here, and it is well worth a vi lS il. The monthly meeting oi the \\ estlanil Acclimatisation Society will he held to-night at 7.t0 o’clock, instead of the usual r l hursdav evening meeting, to avoid clashing with the Competitions.

The photograph of the pioneers of 18(73 presented to the Library Committeel last evening includes Messrs 1). Toomey (Librarian), .). Wallace, R. Ross, and J. J. Breeze. It is an enlarged photograph and an excellent picture of the lour gentlemen, all of whom have been connected actively with the town for Ob years.

gee our attractive display of fern howls, crystal vases, and fruit howls. See these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. R. Stephens, Proprietress.—Ad vt.

The death has occurred at the Reefton Hospital of Mr Walter Boden, at the age of 57 years. He served with the artillery in the Imperial Army before coming to New Zealand, later serving with the New Zealand forces in the Great War. The late Mr Boden was employed for a number of years as Traffic and Vehicle Inspector, by the Inangahua County Council. He leaves a widow but no family.

The town Finance Committee of the Westland Countv Council met at the Chambers at 7.30 o'clock last evening, there being present: Messrs J. A. Murdoch (voted to the clmir), W, Jeffries, M. H. Houston, and W. Searie (County Chairman). Accounts for the month of April, totalling £1,177 10s od. were examined and passed for payment. The Treasurer submitted a satisfactory statement of the finance for the month. Some official correspondence was dealt with, being referred to the next meeting of the ltd! Council, which will take place on the 27th. inst, when also the Chairman lor the ensuing term will he elected.

The following telegram was received by the Westland Racing Club this fore, noon from the Secretary Jockey Club, Christchurch: “District Committee and Canterbury Jockey Club support objection by Ashburton Club to your holding a race meeting at Riccarton, May 30th., therefore cannot recommend.’’ As May 30th. was considered the most convenient date the holding of the meeting is now doubtful. A message Ims been despatched enquiring what date will be approved. There are no particulars of the grounds of the objection received locally. Meantime the Committee qf the Club will meet at the President’s office, Revell Street, to-night at 8.30 o’clock to discuss till© position as the Club is anxious in the interests of the owners not to allow the race meeting to go bv default. The Minister of Internal Affairs lias offered to sanction any date for the race meeting approved by the Racing Conference.

At the meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee last evening, the Chairman explained how the long arm of coincidence operated ft t times. Some few months. ami, a hanker from South Africa on tour of the Dominion, visited the southern glaciers of Westland, which with the scenery generally he admired very greatly. When passing through Hokitika ho was moved to pay a visit to the Publie Library and in particular to the Museum room which so many objects of general interest. His attention was attracted by several stands of arms now mostly absolute, but interesting as exhibiting the type of weapon used in the various wais. Among the rifles were half a dozen captured "Boer war rifle* which had been sent here bv the N.Z. Minister of Defence. The South African visitor was greatly interested in the rifles, which he noted carefully finding one with a name engraved on die stock. On his return homo lie enquired about the whereabouts of the owner, hut found he had died. His daughter was still alive and expressed a wish to have- the rifle returned as a memento of her parent. Tt was at this stage that the visitor wrote to the Mayor of Hokitika setting out the position in interesting detail, and asking if it were possible to have the rifle returned. The civic authorities are in communication with the Defence Minister on the matter, and last night the Library Committee gave unanimous approval for the return of the gun, and pleasure was expressed at the opportunity of doing so. In due course, therefore, the Poor rifle will find its way hack to South j Africa and become more interesting 1 ptill as a family heirloom to those con. I cerned.