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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1932, Page 4

I’n morrow, being Good I‘ridav, the “Guardian” will not be published. The Hygiene Fish Mart will be open on Good Friday until noon.—Advt.

The well known “Rest Well" mattresses in single and double bed size now procurable at Addisons.—Adv't.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train arrangements in connection with Hokitika Races, 30tli. March, and Reefton Races. Oth. April.

Messrs Barry and Stouppe, opticians, notify they will visit Hokitika on April 18th. .and following days and may he consulted at Air H. M. Coulson’s rooms. The Hokitika. Boxing Club will stage a 15 round bout in the Swimming Raths stadium on Wednesday night between Jobnaio .Leckie and Harry Johns.

Lines of interest just opened at Addisons:— Millinery, coats, evening frocks, bridge coats, ladies and children’s knitted wear, woollen bed jackets, and knitting wools. —Adv't.

Members of the Kiwi Football Club are reminded of the annual meeting to be held in Keller’s Sample Rooms this evening, when a full attendance is requested.

Mr Janies Johnson, butcher, of Revell Street, announces that lie lias “the pick of Kokatahi beef and lamb in stock” for Easter consumption. The beef is from Mr J. Monk's herd, while the lamb is from Air W. O’Reilly’s farm.

The Honiara Racing Club’s handicaps hnving been issued in error, prior to the date arranged, Saturday next at 8 p.m,, the Club have ordered the r withdrawal, and the handicaps will appear at the official time of declaration.

Whilst engaged in shifting full barrels of beer at the Greyrnoutii Railway Goods Shed yesterday afternoon, Mr Fred Bierworth, employed by Rugg and Co. as a lorry driver, had the tppof one of his lingers cut off through catching the finger between tile edges of two of the barrels. I

Air Telford, who lias a half interest in the wonder horse, I’har Lap, lisited the West Coast on many occasions and in days when the luck of the game did not run his way. His wife was Aliss Violet Rathbun, of Westport. Report states that when he purchased Rhai Lap, Mr Davis was disappointed in the horse and leased it to Mr Telford.

A litter of discarded telegram foims can be found in any large telegraph office in New Zealand. It is estimated that more than mio-scventh of the forms printed are thrown away or converted into scribbling naper by the public. About 6,000.000 telegrams are dispatched in the Dominion annually, but another million forms are needed for the people who cannot write their messages at the first attempt.,

The Kumara Sports Ball to be held in the Memorial Hall in Thursday, A Larch 31st, promises to be a huge success, Hie Boss orchestra of six instruments will supply the music, which is highly favoured by all lovers of the light fantastic, The promenade supper is under the direction of Mrs McFarlape, who is determined to eclipse all her previous efforts, Patrons and visitors are assured of a veal gala day in old Kumara on .March 31st.

Three men and a big moton-lorry were concerned in a smash which took place at South Beach, near Greymouth, about 10.20 on Tuesday night. The lorry, used by Mr D. McPherson, of Wakefield, in fruit-carrying business, was returning to Grey mouth from Kokatahi, with a load of white pine to he used in box-making. Apparently becoming unmanageable in loose gravel, the lorry run off the road, through the feme, and into Seebeck’s garden, where it capsized. Jhe cab was torn off. but otherwise the loriy was not seriously damaged, whiie the occupants escaped practically unhurt, one of them receiving a cut <m one ot his fingers. The lurry A'as taken to the Grov Motors’ garage, fur repairs.

A correspondent writes: —“A party of 14 (five ladies and nine men) left the Kokatahi Hotel at 8. o’clock on Sunday morning to climb Mt. Newton. After riding on horseback lor 1G miles they bad lunch and then set- off to climb the mountain which is 4,OCX) fee* high. After arriving at the top, afternoon tea was indulged in, and then they had a good look round at the sights which can hardly be described. The mountain daisies, lillios and carrot font were something wondeiful. Alter returning to the foot of the bill a start was made lor the 10 miles on horseback. A sight not often seen nowadays is 14 good backs. After a wonderful day, they arrived at Kokatahi at 7.30 p.m.”

Complete stocks of wool in Kainpoi, Oamaru. I'etone “New Zealand make,” also Baton's Beehive knitting wool, in 2. 3 and 4 ply. Cyntilla lustre wool, Kingfisher, White Heather, baby wool. Nemesia knitting wool. Full range of shades including marks. All marked at the lowest prices at Schroder and On. Inspection, ilnvited. New blankets and rugs at hand.—Advt.

At tl' e address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up-to-date equipment for hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments lias been installed, and your most evading requirements have boon eateni! for. Miss ZiUa Stephens, Kovel! Street.—Advt. Your hair! Is i‘ going grey? Rachel Hair Tonic res,..res full colour and lustre, os 6d bottle. W. It- Williams, Chemist,—Advt.

The Kuinara- Races take place on Faster A fund ay. Acceptances close at 9 p.m. on Saturday, at the office of the Grey .Jockey Club. Greymouth.

An advertisement in this- issue advises that Air N. S ; . Wilson is receiving orders for Reefton Nuts Coal, 10s for three bags. ’Phone 37.

AJessrs AfeAlalum and Lee anounce entries are being received for their stock sale at Ross salevards on April 11th.

The Alayor notifies that no vehicular traffic will be permitted in Revell Street on -Saturday nights between • 7 and 9 o’clock mitil further notice. '

Air J. .J. Corrv, of Blenhe.m, lias generously donated a twenty guinea Cup to the Westport Jockey Club, to lie added to the stake of the Alor'.ev Handicap at the Club’s next meeting.

Msss Barry and Stouppe Ltd. notify they will he visiting Hokitika from April 18 to 21 ar.cl that a visit will be made to Hariliari on April 22 and 23.

The finest selection of new season’s winter hate in all the- latest creations are now having a great demand at Schroder and Co. the leading drapers. Prices exceedingly moderate. ’Phone 121'Si.~ Advt.

A Good Friday service will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening, einmoncing at i o’clock. Hitherto there has been no service on this day, hut it is anticipated that the now departure will receive the supoprt of the congregation.

There was a continued series of vivid lightning flnishe-s last evening between 7 and. 8 o’clock and later thunder also came into the picture, the experience lasting for over a couple of hours. There were also some very heavy rain showers at the same time.

The visit of the Ashburton Municipal Band on Saturday should prove a welcome one. The Band arrive in the morning and will visit the dredge and other places of interest during the day, playing a musical programme in Revel! Street at night during which a collection will be taken up.

As previously notified tile grocers and a number of other firms will he closed on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday. The drapers will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Alonday and Tuesday, with a half day on Wednesday.

Paddy’s Alarket on Saturday from 1.33 p.m. at Keller’s sample rooms should prove an attractive place when the Kokatahi ladies will be in charge of a great array of poultry, meat, farm produce and cookery, all of which will be sold at very low prices. The benefit is in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi Catholic Church building fund.

The production of the season will be seen to-night when St. Paul’s Amateurs stage the humorous fares “Lord Richard in the Pantry.” Well known local young people will appear In new roles and the club are assured that their fellow citizens will reward their efforts by a bumper hodse. The commencement of the play will be delayed until 8.15 p.m. owing to the late night. Don’t miss this treat.

Kokatahi Gun Club will "hold a clay pigeon match at Kokatahi on Good Friday starting jKi-l' p.m. Annual competition fpV tile Brown Memorial Cup, 12 birds, nomination 5s competitors must be members Kokatahi Gun Club and residents of Kokatahi or Koiterangi. No 2 shoot for special prize of £2 2s donated by Mr E. Sheriff, 9 birds open to all comers, nomination 3s.—Advt.

Advice Inns been received by the Unemployment Committee, that 4A scheme id being further liberalised in that fanners may now obtain labour under the scheme for any additional work outside that already in hand. Formerly the restitution was for development work only, but this is now lifted, and the labour may be used ror any farm work in addition to the labour already on the farm.

The Hokitika Swimming Club will soon be winding up its season. The weather was not very propitious over the summer months, and the finances suffered accordingly. In order to clear off the deficit it is proposed to organise a special benefit after the holidays, and no doubt parents in particular will be glad to help in the matter. Further particulars will be given later.

In response to the suggestion of Mr .1. O’Brien ("Westland) that the timber royalties to the Government should lie reduced, Mr Ransom said in the House that the difficulties of the timber industry were fully appreciated by the Government, and, so far as concerned the millers who were working in Crown areas, substantial concessions bad already been granted by reducing royalties, abolishing ground rent.; oil sawmill areas, and waiving the interest on postponed promissory notes. Tile question ot granting further concessions was received consideration.

Hair wrh gleams of burnished gold by using Rachel Hair lonic, which prevents greyn-s-.. v, h a dye. 3s 6d. W. K. Williams, Chemist.-—Advt.

You can make i’e most piquant sauces ami pickles with bluirhind's Vinegar. A real quality product made in New Zealand. Pure and strong. 11l bottle or bulk. All grocers.—Advt.