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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1931, Page 4

Specialties.—Strong hardy antirrhinum plants, new and beautiful colours, 1/6 dozen at Yarralls.—Advt. A notice appears in this issue referring to the closing on Saturday next of tile Big Windfall Art Union. 'Pickets can be obtained from Mr C. H. Rose, Maclcay Street, Greymouth. The weather for the weekend was wet and unpleasant. There were showers on Saturday afternoon that got heavier as the night wore on. Sunday morning was fine, but there were showers during the afternoon and the night again was wet at intervals. There is a heavy sea running this morning. Mr Higgins, a member of the District Council of the Main Highways, Council, says the Westport “News”, could be classed as an optimist: “There’s about one chance in a million that we will get these recommendations for new highways agreed to, but we might as well give it a go. If we don’t ask, we will never get anything.” The Council adopted the optimist’s suggestions.

The annual ball of the Ross Eire Brigade will be held ijn the Totara Hall on Friday, July 24th. The Town Clerk gives notice in this issue of the intention of tlie Hokitika Bc-rough Council to make rates for the current year. Now is the time. Advice free. Is your aspidistra, plant growing as it should? No, —well bring it to me then you can rejoice at its improvement under my special treatment. Also good potting soil for sale, and a beautiful range of artificial flowers waxed and washable, “Heartsease” Floral Studio, Hamilton St.—Advt.

The friends of Mr and Mrs H. Roberts, Cowper Street, Greynioutli, "ill regret to learn of tlie death o' tlicit- son, Rerinmin, aged nine years, after an illness lasting about three weeks, which occurrd on Saturday.

“I have never known lumbago and sciatica to be so prevalent in Christchurch as they have been this winter,” said Dr. Gould, when giving evidence in the Arbitration Court, Christchurch, on Friday. He added that he did not know of any reason wily such should he the case,

News received of late indicates that the health of Mrs R. J. Seddon of Wellington is giving the members of the family very serious concern. A private message received to-day reports that Mr,s Seddon's condition is critical. The many friends of Mrs Seddon and the family will learn this sad news With very great regret,'

Arrangements for the comfort ot patrons attending the ball to be held in Toker’s Hall in aid of St. Paul’s Church, on Wednesday,' Bth July is receiving every attention. With the splendid music obtained and a good floor, and good home-made supper, which the Arahura ladies are famous for and the object being deserving of patronage, there will no doubt be a crowded attendance.

Dancers do not think that because Ross is a small town that it has not a good orchestra. Come along to the Kiwi ball on Wednesday night and hear this talented combination of musicians. In all there are six instruments, till the latest dance hits will he played and dancing will no doubt be a pleasure to the strains of such excellent music.

The death, after an illness lasting for two weeks, occurred on Saturday, at the Grey Hospital of Mr Gnvan C. Gandion, Ganger on the Railway Department’s staff at Otira. The deceased who was 58 years of age, and a native cf Newport, Australia, formerly resided at Christchurch. He leaves a wife and family of five daughters and one son.

Capital entries have been received by the. Secretary, Mr F. Ballinger for the annual Show of the Hokitika Poultry and Canary Club. The Show opens in the Drill Shed on Friday afternoon next and entries must be staged on Thursday evening. The Drill Shed Is a busy scene preparing the cages etc. The display promises to be a very attractive one.

“The fine fur coats we import are in reality only New Zealand rabbit skins tickled up with a fur comb,” said Mr F. Waite (R., Clutha) in the House when pressing for the complete prohibition of certain imports. “It is an easy tiling for them to he dressed up and listed as some sort of animals that have wandered about wild in foreign countries. If we banned their importation and manufactured our own furs, an immediate revival would he experienced in the trapping industry throughout the country.”

To-night is the night we have been looking forward to for a long while, when the All Saints’ Young Men’s Club are staging a concert in All Saints’ Hall. From information gleaned the entertainment promises to be very good and a treat should not be missed. The performers have spent weeks of practice in preparation and their efforts should be rewarded with a crowded audience. There is a touch of novelty in men only being on the bill and many are the conjectures as to what it will be like, but wait and see and you’ll be surprised. For the concert and dance the admission will be Is 6d; but for the dance only a shilling,

At St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Friday evening last there' was a good attendance of members to farewell M,r J. Raleigh who has been transferred! to Ashburton. Mr Raleigh has been an enthusiastic club member and will be greatly missed. The President, Mr J. Stopforth, in making the presentation of an engraved silver cigarette case spoke in glowing terms of the departing guest and extended to him the very best wishes for his future welfare. Mr Raleigh, on replying, was received with applause. He, stated that he was sorry to have to leave and he thanked them for their gift and 1 sajd it would serve to remind him of his happy associations with St Mary’s. At the conclusion of the presentation supper was partaken of at which the usual toasts were honoured, Several members rendered musical items which were much enjoyed.

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

Mens overcoats, pullovers, hats all half-price. One week only. McKays. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society takes place at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening. Priced to meet the times. New vegetable and flower seeds. Guaranteed super grade, 3d and Gd packet at Yar-ralls.-—Advt. Yesterday afternoon a coll sion between two cars, to k place on the bridge at the Camp on the Puiian_a road. A Babv Austin car, owned by ATr Parfitt o Greymouth, when over 3 i lit' way ac mss the bridg.’, was struck by a car owned by Air P. Armstrong, of Kunanga. Th Austin, which was fairly considerably damaged, had to lie towed into town. The other car it is understood, sustained little damage. Men’s heavy fleecy lined singlets, usually 4.s lid and 3s * 1 Id, now to clear at Is lid. McKays.—Advt.