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Hokitika Guardian, 25 October 1932, Page 4

Tho' 2nd night of the series of 7 euchre tournaments takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall oh Tuesday night.

Addison’s for the very smartest for holiday wear Millinery,.coats, frocks, costumes, coatees, jumpers and shirts, et£.. etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The weather for the week end was aery unp’easant. There .was heavy rain 011 Saturday night and most of Sunday the weather clearing in the evening, though remaining stormy. Yesterday though fine was very windy, an easterly making conditions unpler sant.

Xmas euchre tournament Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday October 25th at eight o’clock. Ist prize for ladies, 1 Xmas ham; 2nd prize for ladies, 1 Xmas ham. Ist prize for gents, 1 Xmas ham; 2nd prize for gents, 1 Xmas ham. Roll up! Admission 2s—Advt.

The Ladies Croquet, Club hold the formal official opening of tlieir green to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock when his Worship the Mayor will perfjim the ceremony. An invitation has been extended to members, friends and members of kindred sporting bodies to be present.

The fireboll rang out an alnrjn on Saturday afternoon shoity bclore 1 o’clock, tlie scene cf the outbreak being the residence of Mrs W. Newman in M r e Id Street. Neighbours saw smoke coining out of the ridging and giving the alarm, found the place locked up, Mrs Newman having gone to Greymoutli a couple of home before. Ail entrance was made thiough a window ar.d it was iou..d that a- g- ,s uipe in the kitehenetta "as blazing and the flames, hud inn up the wall to the nun. A tew buckets ol water soon had the fire under control and when the Fire Bi igade arrived in quick time, the danger v.f.s over and the smouldering wood was soon extinguished. The damage done luckily, owing to the prompt work of the neighbour o , was not of ns serious a nit tire -s it otherwise louhl easily l ave lx on.

The latest in r eir matting, oval mats, hearth rugs, curtail s and cretonne to hand at Schroder and Co —Advt.

Xmas lianis are the 4 prizes at the R.S.A. euchre Tuesday night.

Sirs AY. Newman inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Enties for Araliura sale to-morrow are noiivied in tnis is me.

The National Mortgage Agency notifies entries lor the W'atnrou sale on Th ur,-day.

Addison’s for up-to-date holiday and sports wear for men and boys. Kelsani suits, sports trousers and blazeis, cream pullovers, athletic shirts, ties sox, etc. Advt.

His Excellency the Governor-General Lord El. disloo, has consented to. act as Grand Master of the Giand Lodge of l>'reeinr.s > Gns for a. fiuther term. Lfe will be reinstalled at the annual meetincr at Auckand on November 23rd.

The easterly grle prevailing in country yesterday, made Lake Kanieri very rough and the water was too unsuitaole to allow of the motor-boat regatta taking place. There was quite a large number present at the lakeside during the day.

On the occasion of the visit of the Hokitika Operatic Society to Greymouth on Thursday, the usual 4.35 p.m. train will not leave here until 5.25 p.m., leaving Kumara 3.18 p.m. and arriving Greymouth ? p.rn. A special train will leave Greymouth for Hokitika at 11.57 p.m,

The Rev. W, J. liJlKott superintendent of the Gisborne Methodist Church Circuit, has informed his congregation that he will be retiring from the actve work of the ministry at the end of next March, He will then complete 40 year, in the ministry, and 50 years as a preacher in the service, of his church.

So far there has been no trace found of Mr John Peake, missing since Sunday night week. It is under stood that the patrol of the beach as far as Teremakau, will be extended, and that the police at Greymouth have been requested to patrol the beach between Teremakau and Greymouth.

In connection with the Croupier case a Wellington message states: — Under Rule 121 of the Rules of Racing, the Executive Committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference has disqualified John and James Paterson and J. J. Corry and the horse, Croupier for 12 months as from .October 22, 1932.

Nearly 50 miles of the Te Anau-Mil-ford read have been completed by the public Works Department, but future progress will be slower, as rougher country has been reached, and the number of workmen is to be reduced from nearly 100 to 50 by Christmas* About 22 miles of road have yet to be constructed,

Constable Drummond anti the otlier members of the search party who had been up the Hokitika Gorge since last Saturday \ycok searching for the missing deer-stalker, AitTert John Callings returned to Ivanieri yesterday, haying failed to find any trace of the missing man. The search party had a very arduous search, the conditions through most of the period being very rough and unpleasant, and their searcl proved a very difficult and trying one.

The death occurred suddenly at Ashburton, on Thursday, of Mrs Elizabeth Mary Henderson, aged 73 years, an old resident of the district. Besides two sons and one daughter residing in Australia, she leaves six daughter and one son in New Zealand, the daughter being: Mrs Johnston (Papanui), Mrs J. Smyth (Reefton), Mrs Smith (Doyleston), Mrs Rowlands (Brunner), Mrs Gabbott (Wellington), ill’s Pratley (Ashburton). The son is Mr Julia Davidson (Dromore). Mrs hnytli, of Reefton, left on Thursday evening for Ashburton. Mrs Henderson was the youngest sister- of the late Mrs P. Walker, of Hokitika.

At Greymouth on Saturday night in the professional wrestling bout between! Dean Detton, of C.S.A., aud Harry Demetral, of Greece, each man securing one fall. Demetral gained his fall in the fifth round with a lieadlock and a body press, and Dettou his in the eighth' and last round with a headlock and body press, following a succession of flying tackles and : shoulder butting. There was plenty of action throughout the contest, although perhaps the holds applied by the men were not so varied n s in previous contests at Greymouth. both men were responsible for a considerable amount of slio.vmansliip, resorting to kicking, butting, and punch ing tactics.

The death took place at, the Grey Hospital on Sunday evening, following an illness' extanciiag over the past month, of Mrs Augusta Emily Parker, of Rapalioo, at the age of 44 years. The deceased,, who was a native of (T’eymou'.h, is survived by her husband, six sisters and four brothers The sisters are Mrs J. Courteney (Gove), Mrs H. Pearson (Westport), Mrs ],. McCarthy and R. Riley (Gisborne), Mrs I). Rodg'»rs (Christchurch), Mrs G. Gall (Samoa), and t e brothers Mc-s-rs Will.am Skelton ■Oohdcn), Arthur (Dunedin), David (Blackball) and Thomas (Collingwood), Nelson). Mrs W. Skelton, of Cobden, s the deceased’s mother.

Whitebaiters please note, Paterson’s have opened further supplies of the 80in. whitebait net at Is 9d ya r i and the heavy doubl mesh at 2s Sc., i >n’t be disappointed this time. —Adv£«

Two prizes for ladies and two for gents at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall Tuesday night.

The m.v. Gael arrives at 7 o’clock this evening from Wellington, via Westport and Greymouth, and sails for Wellington, to-morrow evening.

The Canterbury delegation to the conference of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, in Dunedin this week, will represent the Westland (Hokitika) Chamber of C-mmerce as well as the Canterbury Chamber.

The dance at Kokatahi Public Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night in aid of Ivojtcrangi Tennis Csuh promises A very pleasant evening for patrons. Music by the Melody Four, and many novelties.

Friday, October 28th., all roads will lead to Toker’is Hall where a grand hall will be lu!d in aid of the Araliura Maori Pali Women’s Institute. The* Bachelor Orchestra will supply the latest dance music while old fine tunes will lie played for old time dances. The dance floor has been given special attention and is in first class* order. The hall will iseot .a large number, so every one will have a chance of winning the prize for the lucky seat. The floor will hold a hundred couple*?, so every one will have a chance of winning the lucky spot. Boys bring your girls, wives bring your husbands and take part in the waltzing competition which will be judged by Mr Frank MacGregor. Efficient M.C., and plenty kni,

There’s a big difference) between “vingnr” and Saarland’s Vinegar, Sharland’s is the recognised leader. It’s piquant, so pure, so full-flavoured. Brewed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk at all stores.—Advt.

Here’s a truly pleasant remedy for coughs and colds and all micli kindred ailments—Tonking’S Linseed Emulsion Gives relief from the very first dose. Safe for young and old. In bottle or bulk All stores.—Advt.

Teeth dull and lustreless? Use I-o-dent Tooth Paste, which makes them pearly-white. Is 6d tube W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.