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Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1932, Page 4

-Miss A’iloen Daly A.T.C.L. will resume teaching on Monday next Feb Ist.

Mr and Mrs O. Cock and family Koiterangi insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Growers have instructed us to sell several consignments of tomatoes, apricots etc., on their account. Pho e Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd. No. 2. Advt.

The governingiconfen-nce of the New Zealand Methodist ( Imrch is held annually in February, and this year it will be located in Christchurch, opening in the Durham Street Church on February 18th.

Thrifty buyers would he well advised to call and inspect the smart range of millinery and frocks at greatly reduced prices now showing at Addisons. —Advt.

At a meeting of the Beefton Jockey Club’s Committee, Mr. E. W. Spencer (President) in tbe chair, the statement of accounts in connection with the recent meeting was submitted, showing a small profit

The late Air David McKay of Greymouth is survived by his widow, and a- family of three sons, ar.cl three daughters. The song are Thomas, Gordon 'and Lindsay (Sam), and the daughters, Mrs W. Steer, and the Misses Dorothy and Marjorie. There are also three surviving brothers, James, and Dr W. McKay (Greymouth), and George (Gisborne); and two sisters, Miss McKay, and Mrs Low, both of Greymouth. The interment wi!! be private.

The weather which continued fine yesterday changed after midnight and there was a steady downpour after daylight, with a light half gale from the north-west. Tire rain prevented play at the West Coast Tennis Tournament this morning. There is still a very heavy sea running along the Coast; while the thermometer showed a considerable drop. Shortly after 10 o’clock there was a regular downpour that lasted for over half an hour, before it eased at all and then continued to rain steadily. There was also an accompaniment of lightning and tbe following thunder. As a result of the heavy downpour the drains were unable for the time being to cope with the volume of water, and the streets were all in a. flooded condition until the extra water was able to escape.

Following continued steady rain since 10 o’clock, there was a sharp electrical disturbance at 1 o’clock. The rain was pouring down unceasingly when there was a flash of lightning anti an immeadiate clap that appeared to shake the houses, and was followed by more flashes, with tho thunder claps, further away. The streets are showing much more standing water than has been noticeable for months, the drains being unable to cope with the continued downpour,

At the Magistrate’s Court, Westport on Wednesday, Eugene Peter Stack was charged that, at Millert«n, he comitled the theft of a gold watch and chain, a gold bangle and a necklace, the property of Hugh Sharp. Constable Allen explained that Stuck went to the house where his "ife and child were living, apparently in an endeavour to see them, and while there took the articles mentioned. They belonged to accused’s father-in-law, and had been recovered. Accused pleaded guilty, Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., said it was not a usual ease of theft, and apparently accused lmd taken the articles with a view “to getting his own back.” Twehe month's probation and a warning, was the decision of the Bench.

The insurances on the Grey Jockey Club’s stand, which was destroyed byfire yesterday morning total £4OOO on the building, and £2OO on the contents. the policies being distributed among the Mercantile and General, South British, North British, and United Officies, hut those amounts will not cover the logs it is stated. Sporting bodies on the West Coast have been unfortunate with their grandstands during recent years. The Greymouth Trotting Club and the Westland Racing Club (2), both had grandstands burnt, and the Greymouth Jockey Club has now been added to the list. Racegoers will regret the fate of the old stand, the vantage point from which they have witnessed many a hard fought finish during the past forty-live years. The President if the Greymouth Jockey Club (Mr T. F. Coates) stated that then' was no foundation for the rumour that Ibe Club's Faster meeting might be held at Rjeearton. It would he held at Omolo, on the dates originally selected.

For all the purposes requiring pure, full-llavo.iuvd, piquant vinegar, use Shiirlaml's Vinegar. Brewed in New Zealand. In bottle or hulk. AH stores. Advt.

It will he to your advantage to 1 ):, .v Schroder and Co’s great clearing sale an early visit.- -Advt.

I,{1,lie;!! This will interest yon. McKay's arc holding a gigantic sa.e of all linos of ivmiH'ii’s njjpnrol, at prices coiisidoralily reduced. llals, all designs reduced In 7 11, frocks from -0/- upward"..—Advt.

Topic of conversation—Summer Flower Show Soldiers Hall next Wednesday. Admission Gd.

The South Africans commence me fourth test match against Australia ait Adelaide to-day.

A tennis ball takes place to-night at All Saints Hall when music will be provided by the Gaiety. Dance Hand. 'I he gathering should prove a very enjoyable one.

In connection with the Flower Show being held next Wednesday it has been decided to add Class 15 t> the Baby Show. Babies between 12 months and IS mouths prize to be Ids till.

Men wishing to replenish their stock of shirts should call at Addisons whore those lines are offering at greatly reduced prices.—Advt.

Mr Frank 'Bade house furnisher and mercer, announces a monster clearing sale is now in progress price's being brought down with a bang to ensure a speedy clearance of the whole stock. Great values are being offered and the bargains will be appreciated on a visit of inspection.

The death is reported at Wellington of .Mr .James Frederick Clark, formerly a share-broker and commission agent in Reefton, and Secretary of the Reefton Jockey Club, which position he resigned to take up the Secretaryship of the Wellington Racing Club. The late Mr Clark was also Secretary of the Inanghun Trotting Club. The deceased was 75 years of age and unmarried. He is survived by a brother aiid several sisters,

“I think that within a few years the whole of the lemon requirements of this country can be supplied from inside the Dominion,” said Mr F. J. .Nathan, the president, at the annual conference of the New Zealand Institute of Horticulture at Christchurch on Wednesday. “There is the energy, the necessity, and the climate for lemon production, and in the futme the cultivation of the fruit should prove a source of income to New Zealand.”

The body of the man which was found on the Karamea Beach in December was re cently identified as that of Dennis Tracey, a native of Ireland. Deceased who was a returned soldier left a letter in a hut which he had been occupying with his registration number on it and his identity was established through the Base Records Office. An inquest was held at Karamea on the 2fth inst., before M. C. Hawes, Esq.. Coroner, when a verdict was returned that Tracey lost his life while attempting to cross the Kahaihai River on the loth December, when it was in flood.

Fat cattle were forward in good numbers at the Metropolitan Market at Addington or Wednesday, but really prime sorts were scarce. Cow beef receded in value by 10s to 15s a head, and for all but the best of the steer beef offering there was an easing. Fat sheep were entered in numbers slightly smaller than those of last week, but the quality was not particularly good. Butchers’ first-class wethers were scarce and were keenly song-tit after at advanced rates, but the large supolv of heavy ewes induced a slight decline. Freezers operated freely. The fat lamb entry was also smaller. Freezing buyers were prominent from the outset of the sale, and values paid were well above schedule rate. Butch, ers’ sorts were not as keenly sought after as they have been lately, the hot weather appirentlv having affected the consumption. They sold at prices about the same as last week’s. The entry of veal was of poor class and was -mall. The best sorts made Into rates. The fat pig market opened with values considerably above those ruling hist week, but the advance did not hold.

Four doses a penny. Surely there is no more economical way to rid your self of coughs and colds; and we can assure you that “Nazol” will give you prompt relief. All chemists and stores.—Advt.

Remnants in all materials and of practically every conceivable description may be had at McKay s from bd to 7/6.—Advt.

McKays have n stock a new consignment of children’s hats, from 1/-. and frocks from 3/6. An early inspection is advisable.—Advt.