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Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1931, Page 4

The Guardian will not lie published to-morrow (King’s Birthday.) St. Mary’s weekly social will be held on Thursday this week instead of Wednesday. Admission Is.—Advt. Commencing on the Fth. inst., the 7 p.m. to S p.m telegraph attendance will he discontinued at the Hokitika oil.ee. Yarralls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest floweis at shortest, notice. Advt, Tickets for the me ball at Greymouth on Friday night ere now obtainable from Mr D. >l. Evans. A number have expressed their intention of being present at the function. The Howling Club’s annual social dance takes place in the Soldiers’ Had to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, dancing commences at 8.31) o’clock. Music by the Blank Hand Orchestra. Donors of refreshments can leave their gifts at the hall in the morning. To-morrow being a public, holiday and the train service being so suitable, there is sure to be an exodus to the combined race meeting at the Greymouth racecourse. The day’s racing will be under the management of the officials of the Westland Racing Club who are leaving at 9 a.m. for Omoto. The first race starts at 11.45 With the good fields there should be excellent sport. A large contingent of visitors from north and south are expected.

The Kumara Medical Association s annual hall will be held next Friday night for which cbmplete- arrangements have been made. The object is a most deserving one and in former years lias drawn large attendances. The Black Hand Orchestra has been specially- engaged and will provide spirited music with plenty of pep. Roll up and let this year be a record one. Advt.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy r; bereavement, nothing symbolises our s-*ntbnents, a n 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 lie pondering over—H, Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee takes place at 7 o’clock this evening. An ideal water proof cape for golfers, light and easily carried, is (id j each at Yarn-all's, Level! Street.—Advt. A euchre and dance will be held in J the Woodstock Hall on Thursday night the euchre starting at 7.45 p.m.—Advt. It i.s reported from the Alexander .Mines that a reel' showing good gold throughout was struck after No. 2 level had been driven through a fault in the country ’1 lie new reel is showing a face of 3ft Gin. Hoods and monev tr- tin 1 ' value ol C2O were stolen by thieves who broke nno the grocery store of -Mr b. 1C Hob- .; inson, at the corner of Hereford Street) and Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, early on Thursday im ruing. The burglary was a particularly dar ng cue, as apparently crockery was broken and other damage caused deliberately. j At the Magistrate’s Court to-d a .y before -Messrs Evans and Jeffries, j Justices, James Mark charged by the Police with drunk-sii ness and assault on the proprietor of the Railway Hotel, pleaded guilty. The accused wtls coiivicted mid discharged on the cuarge of drunkenness. With respect to the assault, the Bellclt considered the attack aggravating, ahd hiflieted a fine of iS, or 7 days’ imprisonment. One week was allowed for the payment of the fine. Sergeant King appeared on be!pdf of the Police, | The heavy s Q a of the past few days Ims battered the small fishing steamer Maud stranded on the South Spit. The boat was moved to what was considered a safe position, and placed on skids preparatory to 'repairs yind launching, and was under offer for sale, Tiie high sv-as since Saturday eroded the beach and let the steamer down, and since then the boat has been battered considerably by the | surf. Last night the sea was again very high and moved the boat some distance, also doing some additional damage to the hull. j The inquest into the death of Glad vs Merle Ba-m*clor, aged 24 years of Murchison who died in the Nelson Hospital on Wednesday night from wounds to the throat, was concluded i-y the Coroner, Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., on Friday. After hearing the evidence, the Coroner expressed sympathy with deceased’s husband. The verdict was returned as follows: “That deceased died from a wound ill tlw- throat and pneumonia developing therefrom. The wound was selfinflicted by deceased, the evidence indicating "that by reason of ill-hoaUn «he was in an abnormal and probably ilTesoonsibie mehtal conditioni ’ i A meeting of the town executive of the Westland County Council was held hi set evening at the- County Chambers i JVU- M, Keenan, County Chairman, j presiding. Those present included! Messrs Jeffries, Houston, Chester-, man, and Wells. Apology was made for the absence of Mr Murdoch. The Chairman presented a report in respect the the recent visit south, dealing (1) with Little Wanganui river erosion and (2) with Big Wanganui river erosion. in respect to the former matter it was decided to approve the Chairman’s action in authorising the removal of trees in mid-stream at present deflecting the river. It was further decided to apply to the Public Works Department for a grant of £10!) £ for £ for river bank protection, the settlers affected to be asked to contribute £SO towards the work. The Chairman’s action* m v.uermg preliminary work regarding the erosion at the County Ferry reserve at Big ’Wanganui was approved, and «. year’s rental is to be devoted to assisting the occupier with further protection at the threatening point. Some internal matters were discussed ana tiie meeting concluded at 8.15 clock.

Cover your quilts to-day while you can avail yourself of the snips in sateens and cretonnes showing at Addisons. Ask to see these bargains.— Advt. All new Indies’ winter hosiery and gloves now showing at McKays. Also new line of Tvayser pure silk hose at 6s lid pair.—Advt. Winter weight underwear in great variety. Oii” cash prices will appeal to you, W. H. Stopforth.—Advt, Black Italian shirts usual price 6« lid. Clearing cash price 4s lid. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. Dinner plates, breakfast plates, bread and butter plates, coupe plates, prices 4d, 6d, 7d, 8d each. Inspect these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. Also ask to .see our splendid assortment of kitchen ware. It will interest you. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt. The 10 per cent cut is still unpopular; but the 15 per cent cut that Addisons are offering from to-day on all winter millinery is a popular move. So call early and secure a bargain Advt Just the size you want in mixing bowls .at the (Economical Crockery Shop. All sizes from 6d to 4s lid o nch. Worth inspection. P. Stephens. Proprietress.—Advt. 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 P2IS. Price always moderate. —Advt,

f Hi'> death took place flu Sunday at the Christchurch Hospital, after a . lengthy illness,' of James, youngest son" of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson of Runanga. Deceased, who was U) years of age, was born a»d educated at Runanga. later taVn-r, a position in the Runanga Post Office. A meeting of the Plunket Ball Committee was held on Friday evening Mrs Dr. Haves presiding. The secretary reported the balance from the recent hall was £4l I2s. It wasresolved the committee express tlm-r sincere thanks to all those who helped to make the hall such a success. A robbery was committed at n.n carl- hour yesterday morning at the residence of Mr Wadsworth, a t I'augahua Landing, the articles taken including a phonograph,-a suit of clothes ord a <-"it CPS-, T.atm- three men were seen’using a torch in the vicinity of O’Ragan’s residen co at the Landing. Yesterday afternoon, when proceeding to Reefton, three men were arrested |, y Constable Houston on suspicion _ ot being concerned in the robbery. ie men bad a bicycle with them. The sun will enter the zodiacal sign Cancer on June- 22nd., which will ho tlie shortest day of the year in w Southern Hemisphere; the mend an Atlnrln of the sun on that day at) Hokltfka will be only 23, degress % mittutesl tile distance of the from the null will be about- 94,500,000 m ies The planet Mercury rises 6H Juno Ist at 5.13 n.m., and on JnM 15i.u at 6,13 ft.m. j it will approach the sun rapidly after the latter of these dates and will be in superior conjunction with it on June 29th. Venus will rise on June Ist at 5.9 aun., and on June loth at 5.40 a.m. ; Mars will set on These dates at 10.18 p.m. and 10p.in. respectively. Jupiter sets on Juno Ist at 7.20 p.m., and on June loth at 6.39 p.m. ; Saturn rises oil these dates at 7.3 G p.m. and 0.37 P- Irrespectively. A very pleasant evening was spent 1 on the 25th ult. by members of the Excelsior Football Club to farewell Mr W. Koch. Mr H. M. Coulson presided. The usual toasts “The King,” “The Tresident” (responded to by Mr Coulson), the “Ladies,” proposed by A, Stevenson and responded to bv Mr Davidson. Air Coulson, in presenting Air Koch with a fountain pen on behalf of Excelsiors, expressed deep, regret at losing such a prominent player and enthusiastic member. He wished him every success ,in the future. Aiessrs A. Stevenson, secretary, and A. Thompson also spoke. “For He s a Jolly Good Fellow” wa s heartily sang by all present. Air Koch showed signs of deep emotion and expressed regret at leaving his friends in Hokitika and particularly Excelsiors. He wished the Excelsiors every success in the future, Supper was then partaken of and the .gathering concluded with “Aukl Lttng Syne,”

Many friends throughout Westland will hear with extreme regret of the death of Air Benjamin Alfred- Turnerof Bealey Street, which took place ■ at Westland Hospital early this morning after a short illness. The deceased who was born in Castlemaine, Victoria, and was 75 years of age, came to New Zealand 60 years ago. He went to Stafford "at the time- of, the rush and followed mining pursuits; there for some fifty years. He was a well known figure in Stafford, in its busy days. Of a. qujfet disposition, Mr Turner won many friends, who "ill sincerely regret his death. Some years ago he came to Hokitika to live and has been residing quietly in Bealey Street. He- entered Westland Hospital about a fortnight ago for treatment, suffering severely at times. Deceased leaves a widow and family of one daughter (Mr M. Parker of Hokitika) and two sons (John of the Stnn-o Office Wellington and William of the Railway Department, Greymouth). To them the deep sympathy of many friends will he extended. The funeral takes place to Stafford cemetery to-morrow afternoon.

Just to hand new stock of Gent’s Motor Gloves. Inspection invited. \\. H. Stopforth—Advt.