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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1931, Page 4

Addisons who are always up to date with their evening wear are making an interesting display to day. Advt. All wool repp frocks are being sold at hall price at Millers, Kevell Street. —Advt. Extremely heavy rain was experienced for several hours last night, the downpour at times, causing a considerable Hooding of the water tables. The rain eased before daylight. Addisons can show you just the comfortable woollies for cold days. A full range of cardigans, jumpers and jumper suits, scarves and hereto.— Advt-. A party of seven climbers, ilictmting Miss B. Blundeii. Messrs lb Blundell} G. Flower, B. Barrel 1 , and B. J’oultWn,were returning from a successful ascent of the lower peak of .Mount Rulleston, near Arthur’s I‘a.xs, last week, when they were engulfed in an avuhincne and lost three ice axes. The members of the party were considerably shaken, and, after being carried off their feet, marie a snow-slide of over 100 yards before they reached fjfrni ground not far from a precipice.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy r s - bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, aud 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. Phone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

It i.s understood that the combined race meeting held at Grey mouth last week will result in a small, but no doubt, acceptable profit to the Westland and Grcymouth Clubs concerned. The meeting was managed very economically. and in addition the ball which was held on the eve of the second day’s racing, also gave a fair surplus, and will he included in the pool. As soon as the returns from the meeting are available; the. Committee of the Westland Club will moot. to consider fho future.

Tim, death is reported, this week from Dunedin of Mr George Richardson, who wnjjj born in India, and apart from some years spent in Fiji lived the whole of his life in Dunedin. He took no part in public life and was of a reserved disposition. He identified himself, however, with the local Theosopincal Society, of which he be ome one of the most prominent members, being a frequent speaker at its meetings. He was unmarried and bis nearest surviving relative is a niece (Airs Herbert Alaeandrew), who resides in Christchurch. He was 90 years old. hut throughout his life carried his years well and did not look his age.

A little allegory tsiken from liorscnjj; was used by Lord Bledisloe in his address to Hoy Scouts and Girl Guides in the Auckland Town Hall recently. His Excellency said everyone risked his fortunes upon a race called Lite's Handicap, the prizes of which were a silver cup. “True Success.” and a gold one, “Complete Happiness.’’ There was a very attractive field, including such popular horses as Wealth. Endless Enjoyment, Wordly Ambition, Sell-indulgence and Fashion, but the winner, which was not the favourite, was Uprightness, ridden by Character, and carrying the colours of Faith, Honour, Preseverance and Sellcontrol. No one should be ashamed to wear the same colours, which were bright and clear at any distance without field-glasses, and made a very attractive blend. Above all, Character must he in the saddle to guide the horse if he were to win,

There will be a considerable number of men affected by the stoppage of No. o Scheme at the end of the week. Unfortunately for several next week is the “week off,” due to the men having worked 11 11 ee weeks in succession. Tn such eases the scheme ends this week for them. So far as the 'County district iis poneerned. some -10 men are eligible for work next week under No. o Scheme, and they will lie employed for their allotted time. Quite a eousiderthle amount ol useful work lias been carried out in some localities by road widening and drainage improvements, and traffic- will have the benefit of the work in the future. Several road widening works were contemplated hut for the interruption of the scheme for the time being, hut no doubt the works will he put in hand later when money is provided to resume the operations.

Dandruff! Apply Brice’s dandruff prescription, os fid. and soboria soap ■2s. Lawn’s Hairdresser. —Advt-

Unruly hair perfectly controlled with Price’s Circassian cream. 2s and dandruff prescription Us lid. Lawn’s Hairdresser —Advt.

The anniversary ball will he held hi the J-larihari Hall on Friday next. 1 June ID. .Music by the Ros s *Orchestra. The Municipal Band will play a. p. u era lii me of music at Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Yarralls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest Howeis at shortest notice. —Advt. Messrs AA 7 . Jeffries and Co. notify entries for a store cattle sale at A rah ura yards on Wednesday next, 17th. June at 1.30 p.m. The Supreme Court sitting takes place on .Monday morning at 10.31) o’clock, brand and Common jurors aiv reminded that they must attend at tuat hour. Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co. ni.sert a preliminary notice in this issue ol the sale of the whole of the furniture and effects of Airs A Hopkins, on AYedncsday. 2-1 tli. June, at ‘J l'*ni. The motor vessel “Gael”, alter having her compasses adjusted at Oreyniojilh, arrived at Wellington at 2.10 a.m. to-day. The run took JJ hours, which is considered good for the first try out for the new engines ; the distance being 270 nautical miles. Several transfer 111 the locomotive staff of the Westland Railways are announced. Air J. Styrus (tff tlruyinOUth )goes to Ross; Air F. Pile (Grey mouth) to Christchurch; Air Aim-tin (Blackball) In Dunedin; and .Messrs AV. Skelton, A. I‘ragncll and Adams, (Blackball) arc transferred to Greymouth. Something unusual in the entertainment line will he given in All Saints’ Hall in a fortnight, that is it will he given solely by young men—an Eveloss Eden as it were. The young men have been in practice for some time, and besides concerted pieces, • solos, vocal and instrumental are to be given. “Slattery’s Alounted Foot” will again he on parade after an absence of many years. The committee of the Druids Ball met last night to make further nr- I raiigements for their big annual carnival Bali which is set down to take place next Wednesday. Prizes ns follows have been kindly donated by Hokitika citizens :--Waltzing competition—first prize, trip to glacier, by West Coast Alotors: second prize, for gents, by Ford’s Brewery; second prize, ladies, hv Preston’s Tea Rooms; Lucky spot waltz, prize—gents. Air R. Terinent’s Trophy, ladies Air AA . E. AYilliam’s Trophy. A streamer and confetti waltz was discussed, and left to the A.D. to enquire into. The committee are striving to make this annual function an outstanding event

As the result of serious ihjuHes sustained through being knocked down by the Blaekhail-Greymouth train at Kamnka station at about. 1’2.30 p.m. oil Wednesday bust, Joseph Kemp Burgess, agm! ofs years, u huslimnn, died at ttm Grey Hospital yesterday morning at 4.30 o’clock. Since his removal to the Hospital in a serious condition, suffering from a fractured ankle, severe injuries and shock, the deceased gradually became worse, and passed away as stated. The late Air Burgess, who was employed at ATeates’ Sawmill. Otira Line, was, it appears, visiting friends on AA ednosday at Txamaka, and when steeping over fbc railway line, without noticing the apnroach of the train, he was struck by the cowcatcher and thrown clear. The deceased leaves no relatives in the Dom.iuoti. but is «” i-vivo cl hv a brother and sister in Gnbeston. Huon. Tasmania. Air William Burgess and Airs I'. lord.

An ideal water proof cape for golfers. light and easily carried, 7s 6d each at Yarrall’s, Revell Street. —Advt. Men’s all wool pullovers and cardigans, all shades and sizes. Now to clear at 7s fid at McKays:—AdvE