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Hokitika Guardian, 28 December 1932, Page 4

In .this issue the Railway Department advertises pcwFculars of train alteration, in connection with E.v-

cwsion to Lake Mahinapua on Ist. Janmuy, Rates at Dmoto 31,_t. December arc! 2nd January and Trots at Greymoutli, sth. and 6th. January.

The funeral of the late Margaret llogv.ii, of Awatuna, took place on Monday morning, and was attended by a large immlm's of mourners. The service at the graveside at Hokitika was conducted by Father Finerty assisted hy Father Head.

On Saturday night New Year’s Eve will be observed in Hokitika bv the usual dance which is being held by the Black Hand Orchestra in the Solders’ Hall. Every tiling is complete and patrons are assured of a. most enjoyable time.

Tlie death occurred at Christchurch on Sunday, alter a short illness ot Mrs Frances Holder at the ripe age of 82 years, a former well-known Greymouth resident. Her husband, the late Charles Holder, pre-deceased her 27 years ago. She is survived by a family of seven children, Mr G. C. Holder (Wellington), Mr jW. A. Holder (Christchurch), Mrs E. Warnes (Greymouth), Mrs N, A. GandelF (Gisborne), Misses Edith and Clara Holder (Christchurch), and Miss Eva Holder (Christ* church) and Miss Eva Hilder (Wellington).

Work lias been proceeding rapidly in connection with the main pool of the new Blue Bath, the workmen putting in long hours .so that it will be available to the. public for the holidays (states a Rotorua correspondent). The bath has been filled with fresh water for the

testing of the submerged lighting system. The test proved very satis.actory. The bath is 810 yards long and 40 yards wide, with a capacity of approximately 150,000 gallons. The depth of .water ranges from Bft to 4ft bin. There is a balcony around the bath, which will give ample accommodation for spectators when racing fixtures are field. It is considered that the bath will be one of the finest in the Southern Hemisphere. It will be completed early in the New Year.

Schroder and Co are shoving a hundred and one things suitable for Christmas gilts. Powders, face creams, handkerchiefs, perfumes, gloves, and other things too numerous to mention. Further supply of hats to hand at Schroder’s.—Advt.

“Micky Mouse” ,birthday party on Friday night i.s gradually 'developing into what promises to be the largest gathering of children held in Hokitika for many years. Realising that “Micky •Mouse” costumes are ' rather difficult to make, parents are asked to send their children in any fancy costumes they may have a.s a substitute. Hyndreds will no doubt go along in ordinary drees. Prizes will be given for fancy dregs as well as “Micky Mouse'" costumes. The children’s price of admission includes a gift of ice cream, thj3 proceeds being devoted to the swimming bath fund the club hoping thi s year to teach some 200 children to swim. The juvenile dance will begin at 8 p.m., while adult dancers will be admitted later for what promises to (be the function of the Xma s holidays.

After .the race for the Westland Cup yesterday the President (Mr J. J. McIntosh) called on Air W. Keller (President of the Licensed Victuallers Association) to .present the. canteen of cutlery presented by .the Association for the Cup winner, Mr R. Adamson. Air Keller congratulated Air Adamson on his success that day. He had always been a good supporter of the AVe.st'l'T.’rl Racing 'Club and it was pleasing to know he had at last succeeded in winning the Cup, for which ho had made many efforts. He congratulated him on lii.s success and asked acceptance of the trophy. Air R. Adamson thanked A[r Keller for his kind references and congratulations. He- was proud, indeed, to have at last succeeded in winning the Westland Cup. which had been his aim for many years. Messrs Alclntosh and AlcGYegor also spoke congratulating the owner, horse and jockey on tlioir success.

Tho Stanley McKay new musical comedy 'company opened at the Princess Theatre on Monday night. In spite of the heavy rain that was falling, there was a full capacity house. If it wore dull without, there was not a dull moment within, and from llm start of the. orchestra, to the filial scene the show went with a swing. There were clever revues,' dances, musical minihe."s and height numbers and bright into,; [:.des, whiie a specially enjoy.,hie number was that of Miss Rene Rich who had a wonderful reception. The programme comprised comedy items, clover aorialists, clever dancing, equilibrists and a full chorus. The stage mountings and dressings were very elaborate and added to the general success, while the orchestra, lent valuable assistance. Altogether the production was a most enjoyab'e one and there was not a did! moment in the three fall hours of the entertainment.

Don’t ask for vinegar—stipulate Sharland’s v'negar and get the Ires' at no extra erst. Prewed in Nov Zealand. Pure, piquant and full-llav on red. Sold in bottle or hulk at al 1 stores.-- Advt.

Another of a series of evening meetings. held by tlie Hokitika Cycling Club, will (ako place in Cass Square this evening, commencing at 6.30 o’clock, when several events will" be held for the Turner Cup.

MV George Powell, the well known horse twiner, was admitted to the Wes land Hospital on Sunday afternoon, suffering from a strangulation ot tlie large bowel. He was in a very serious condition, almost . hopeless, when admitted, and it was con-i-idered necessary to at once operate. This was, done, and the patient tame out of the anaesthetic very well, being well ovsr the operation in the afternoon. He was a little worse in the evening and died at 10 o’clock at night.

Tlie high regard with which the lute Mr George Powell was held by the sporting community and the district in general was in evidence yesterday when his funeral took place at Hokitika. There was m large attendance of members of the Westland Racing Tlub. visiting owners, trainers and jockeys, and other friends. Tile Rev. H. J. W. Knights conducted the service

At the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth on Monday, before Mr E. P. Stratford, J.P., Alfred Russell Kerr, w lie gave himself up at the police camp, was charged with being a person without any visible means of support. It was stated by the police that accused had only been out of gaol sinco December 23 alter serving unirteeu days and that he had several terms varying from 14 days to six months during the past few years, e..ief.y op charges of false pre encee. The accused was convicted and sentenced to 21 days’ in the Greymouth Prison.

Returning from, a dance' at Ka.n.eri early yesterday morning, a party of Three Mile residents noticed a . reflection in the sky and on investigating discovered an outbreak of fire at Mall’roy’s sawmill. They promptly applied buckets of water, and finally managed to control the flames before much material damage was done. The lire originated under the floor abreast of the engineering shed. The floor wag burned through and the flames had also a hold on the weather-board-ing. It was extremely fortunate that the discovery was made no later, as tlie buildings contain valuable machinery and plant.

The death of Mrs Margaret Hogan, an old and highly esteemed resident of Awatuna, occurred on Sunday at the Westland Hospital, Hokitika, after a brief illness. A native of Victoria, the late Mrs Hogan was 66 years of age, and had resided for many years at Awatuna. Her late husband, Mr Kieran Hogan, predeceased her by twenty years, and she leaves one son, Mr Kieran Hogan, of Awatuna, and three daughters, all of whom are well kjiown school teachers on the West Coast,

namely, Miss Katie Hogan (mistress of the Dobson school, Grey district); .Miss Teresa Hogan (mistress of the Ruatapu school, Westland) and Miss Mary Hogan (mistress of the Awatuna school). Deceased is also survived by her sister, Mrs Priest, of Christchurch. The funeral took place on Monday at the Hokitika cemetery, being preceded by Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Hokitika, at which the Rev. Father Finejrty was the celebrant, and Rev. Father G. Head, S.M., assistant priest, while they also conducted the last rites at the graveside. The relatives of the late Mrs Hogan will have the sincere sympathy, of a wide circle of friends throughout the district in their bereavement.

Children’s teeth kept naturally white and gums firm when I-o-denf Tooth Paste is used. Is 6rl tube W. EW illiams. chemist. .A'R-t,