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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1931, Page 4

The Anglican Service at Kokatahi on Sunday will be held at two o’clock.

Come to tlie Soldiers’ Hall on June 17th, and join in the Druids One-step. —Advt,

Consumers of Westland Power Supply are notified that the power will be cut off on Sunday next between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m.

The District Public Trustee inserts in the issue a notification to creditors in the estate of the late Henry Thomas Olsen of Hokitika.

About six hundred motor drivers’ licenses have been issued for this year, covering the Boroughs of Hokitika, and Ross, and tile County of Westland. For the full year in the previous period over eight hundred licenses were issued. The proportion issued up to to day is however well up to the average of last year. Motor drivers who have not renewed their licenses are now running a risk as they are liable to be stopped at any time by the inspectors of traffic in the boroughs or on the county roads. ,

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy cr bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, 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 enn procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, a'hi discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

At tho Supreme Court, Greymouth yesterday before Mr Justice Adams, twq undefended divorce suits were dealth with, and decrees nisi, to lie made absolute after three months were granted in the cases of Anne Arnold for the dissolution of marriage with Francis Richard Arnold on the grounds of three years’ separation, and of Mary Jane Manttan for a dissolution of her marriage with William Chas. Manttan, on the grounds of three years’ separation.

A sow weighing COOH) ami measuring about eight feet from snout to tail was dealt with at the Levin abattoirs recently. The animal was brought in by some Maoris, and was killed for their own use. Owing to its enormous size the carcase could not be put through the de-hairing machine, but bad to be scraped by band ■ and for the same reason it was necessary to accommodate it on the cattle rails. Lard will probably he the principal product of this outsize in pigs, as the appearance of the body was compared to “rolls of fat.”

The marriage took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymoutli yesterday morning of Lilian Clare, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Sampson, of Greymoutli, to Francis Leo, fourth son of Mrs and the late Mr Patrick O’Neill, of Cobden. Pev. Father Gregory officiated at the Nuptial Mass, and performed the ceremony, . The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory lace, with georgette basque. Her beautifully hand embroidered veil was fastened with sprays of orange blossom. and fell in folds to form a train. She carried a. shower bouquet of clematis and roses. The bride was attended by her sisters Eileen and Kathleen. The former was attired in a buttercup georgette frock with circular frills, and a hat and shoes to tone. Miss Kathleen Sampson wore a blue-bell georgette frock with felt hat and shoes to match. The brklgegroom was attendby Mr R. S. Spencer as best man, and Mr Frank Bell as groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Herbert Street, the guests being received by Mrs Sampson who wore navy satin ohairmn.lni'ne. Mr and Mrs O’Neill left by the express, for Auckland.

Now that we arc in mid-winter you will require a warm coat, blankets, rugs, hat, beret, beret and scarf, two, three or four piece costume, tbe.se are all to be heavily reduced at Schroder’s mid-winter sale now on. It will pay you to call early.—Advt,

Yarralls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest floweis at shortest notice. —Advt.

Everybody’s Pictures announce that commencing from to-night the charge lor admission for upstairs seats is being real need from 2s lOd to 2s Gd. Let your night out be spout at the Soldiers’ Hall on June I.7th. Toe Druids Ball only comes once a year.— Advt. Ibe weather was cloudy this morning, and then light rain set in about l(> o’clock, the day being coid and inclement.

An ideal water proof cape for golfers. light and easily carried, 7s Gd each at Yarrall’s, Revell Street.—Advt.

The order of Masses and devotions m St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday. June 14th. will be as follows: Kokatah.i 10 a.m.; Kanieri 8.30 a..in.; Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.m., 7 p-.m.

A successful blast was carried out at Cobden Quarry yesterday morning. Bight thirteen-foot holes were prepared under a solid facing, and five and a hall eases of gelignite were used for the shot. Something like 3000 tons of first class rock were brought down, thereby opening up a good quarry.

There will be no football matches on Cass Square to morrow afternoon. Excelsior seniors play Blaketown at Greymouth and Rivals are set down to meet United at Kmnara while Excelsior juniors play Rinnt at Riinu.

All wool repp frocks are being sold at half price at Millers, Revel] Street. —Advt.

A final reminder is given of the concert and ball in the Public Hall Kanieri this evening in aid of St. Andrews Church Fund. A first class concert programme lias been arranged and with the Hokitika Girls Club and other talent assisting, a bright programme will be presented. The ball following will be very successful :\s exceed lent catering has been arranged and patrons wants will'be assured.

Men’s all wool pullovers and cardigans, all shades and sizes. Now to clear at 7s Gd at McKays.—Advf.