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Hokitika Guardian, 24 April 1933, Page 4

The “Guardian” will not bo publish pd to-morrow, “Anzgc Pay,”

Day—Wear a Poppy for remembrance, —Advt,

The annual meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will be held on Friday next 28th. List at 8 p.m. at the County Chambers.

Anzac Poppies are made m New Zealand bv disabled New Zealand soldiers. —Advt.

Yesterday was St. George’s Day, and falling on a Sunday, is being observed as a bank holiday to-day. To-morrow being Anzac Day, will also be a hank holiday.

The Railway Department notify alterations to the special timetable for Wednesday, on the occasion of the Reefton races being postponed and the Grey races taking place.

The annual chrysanthemum show in aid of the All Saints’ Church fund will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on May 3, and hopes are held that this year s function will, in no wise, suffer in comparison with former years, and the organising committee is busily engaged in its endeavour to bring fruition toNts hopes. In addition to the prizes already offered, a cup has been donated for four distinct Japanese varieties (iion-pi'ovimis prize winners).

The whole of the proceeds of Poppy saleg are utilised in relieving distress amongst ex-servicemen in the district. —Advt.

In accordance with the usual procedure carried out in Hokitika to commemorate Anzac Day, there will be a parade to-morrow commencing at 1 o’clock. If the weather permits, the parade will march to the cenotaph in Cass Square, where addresses will bo made and published programme carried out, then marching to the South African memorial at the clock tower, and afterwards dispersing. If the weather is too wet, the parade will march to the Princes <$ Theatre where the programme will be carried out. Last week two well-known bulls walked into the shop of Mr A. Eliott, confectioner, Upper Bank Street. Whangarei. Mrs -Eliott heard a noise, and. thinking there was a customer, came out from the back of the shop to find that one of the bulls had marched to the ice cream stand, while the other, which had also entered the shop, watched. The first bull had its head over the counter. and Mrs Eliott grabbed his horns and turned his head round toward the door. The animal was no doubt frightened and immediately turned and went out of the shop.. It displaced three jars, one of them being broken. The other bull followed its companion outside.

At Greymouth on Saturday evening, the middleweight professional boxing contest between Tom Croft (Stillwater) list otlbs and Vince Parker (Timaru) List 6lbs, was interesting throughout, though not very spectacular and went the frill distance, Croft winning decisively on points. Croft carried the fight to his opponent and scored points all along the route. Parker seemed slow in comparison with Croft, and clinched frequently, scoring .most of his points at infighting. For the first seven rounds the bout was dull, .uid referee A. Beban on a number of occasions ordered the men to “make j'v fight of it.” In the remaining rounds, Parker livened up considerably and there were exciting rallies, Croft being mainly the aggressor. Round thirteen was an unlucky one for Parker, Croft going after him and scoring almost as he liked, so that the visitor absorbed considerable punishment.

The “Nu-Way” hemstitoher —an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can he used in any make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it you oan do all your own hemstitching, picoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.,” and costs only 2s 6d.—Advfc.

Buy a Poppy and help a comrade in distress. He needs your help to-day Advt.

■ 'Hie Kokataui Football Club’s annual ball will be held in the Kokatahi Hall on May 21.

The annual Winter Show at Harihari will he held on Thursday May 4 in the Public Hall and will bo followed by a dance in the evening

The Ross Unemployment Committee are inviting applications for a supervisor over prospectors, closing on 3rd .May, with Mr A. W. Peebles, secretary.

The Postmaster (Mr R. Cox) notifies that to-morrow, Anzac Hay, no mails will be despatched, the telegraph .office will be closed, but the telephone exchange will he open continuously.

There was a large exodus of racing enthusiasts from Hokitika this morning on the occasion of the race meeting at Oraoto. A number departed by the early train, but the majority travelled to the course by car.

The encroachment of the sea at tlie rear of Re veil Street was not as severe to-daythe sea having moderated, considerably since yesterday. The position is stilt a serious one, with the top of the spring tide due to-morroU morning.

An excuriaon from Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier next month is being organised in Christchurch. The trip extends over eight clays, the fare being £6 17s sd, to cover tarin, motor and hotel expenses, The excursion is likely tp be well patronised,

Although the recent meeting qf the Wesland Racing,,,Club did not shew any profit, the,.taxation on behalf of the Government went to £293 6s 4d. The club, however, will he entitled to some rebate on that sum, and it will be a welcome drawback in the circumstances.

Air H. Lynch is conducting the totalisator at both the Greymouth and Reefton Club meeting. The win and place machines operate at both gatherings. Several members of the local totalisator staff- went north to-day for the opening of the Grey Club’s meeting.

In connection with tire recently gazetted Goods Regulations, the Commissioner of Transport has arranged for forms of application for goodsiervice licences to be obtainable at the Post Office, Hokitika, and prospective applicants may .apply there aoomilingly. Forms are also obtainable from the Commissioner of Transport, Wellington, or from any office of the Public Work Department.

A mock court will be held in the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock, in connection with the Plunket baby con* test, all citizens who have been sum* moned to attend are notified that fines for non-attendance will be doubled. Tho novelty should attract a largo attendance as there will be much to interest and amuse, The oourt officials form aw amusing list and the proceedings should prove highly enjoyable. There is no charge for admission and everyone will be welcome.

There was a slight improvement in the weather on Saturday morning and tile afternoon was fairly fine, but after sundown the conditions changed rapidly for the worse, and Saturday night was one, of the roughest experienced for many months. There was a heavy south, west gale blowing all night, and n was of extreme violence at times. Heavy hail and rain showers were falling at intervals, the conditions being very unpleasant. The barometer went down with a run and yesterday morning was the lowest for many years, a reading of 28.83 being noted at ’9 a.in. There was a mountainous sea breaking as far out a s the eye could reach and the waves made a further inroad on the seashore at the back of Revell Street. Yesterday morning about high tide a large number of spectators gathered to view the monster waves dashing against the sand banks which meltea away rapidly under the impact. The afternoon.-continued wet and stormy and tile atmosphere showed a decided drop. A s the night wore on there was a decided improvement. The wind dropped down and the rain stopped and the night was calm, gradually clearing, this morning breaking fine. The hills have their winter mantle well down on the low hills and made a fine sight this morning.

The river and sea erosion at Okarito, continues to affect seriously the cemetery area, and portions are still being encroached on. In the absence of,Government action, (the County Council has undertaken the responsibility of saving the bodies of the interred. Mr J. Donovan (member Southern Riding) lias done excellent "work on behalf ot the Council in directing the work. Writing to Air Murdoch, County Chairman, on the 21st instant, Mr Donovan stated up to that time 41 bodies bad been removed to a place of safety. Further graves were endangered, the river and high seas playing havoc with the foreshore. Some of those buried were interred in the very early days, some without coffins, wrapped as they were in blankets, and with the remains were found clay pipes knives, and other belongings. Mr Donovan said it would be a great scandal if the bodies had been allowed to be washed to sea, and lie hoped the Government will soon decide regarding the necessary protection work. Mr Murdoch has acquainted the Minister of Marine about the latest de. velopments, ond urged that the works contemplated be put in hand as soon as possible to save the remainder of the cemetery.

Ribbons for the different War medals can be obtained by ex-service men from the secretary, Rcvell St., at a, small charge.

A collection' will bo taken up at Cass Square gates to-morrow (Anzac Day) to assist in defraying the cost of erecting loadstones on returned soldiers’ graves.

The rough weather of the week-end. was responsible for a delay in telegraphic messages this morning, the ..rst one to come to hand arriving at 11 o’clock. Tli, 3 line to Christchurch was interrupted.

o A final reminder is given of the wind up bail of t.ic Plunket baby contest. Various special innovations have been arranged for and Mr Lawn who lias charge, of the general 'arrangements states all patrons are assured a big time.

The Greymouth Jockey Club’s races, adjourned from Saturday, are taking place to-day, and will be concluded on. Wednesday, Anzac day intervening to-moiTtiw. The declaration of the handicaps for the Reefton Jockey Club’s meeting has been postponed .until after the second day of the Greymouth Club’s meeting.

The death took place at Greymouth on Saturday of Mr James' J. Quinn, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Quinn of the Suburban Hotel. Deceased was a native of Greymouth and 30 years of age. Besides his . parents, be leaves two sisters, Mrs Daniel McCarthy and Miss Mary Quinn, and one brother, Mr Edward Quinn, fill of Greymouth,

Qn Wednesday afternoon the final day of thg Plunket contest takes the form of a monster parade which, will •leave the State school at 2.30 p.m, for Princess Theatre, prizes being given for the best and most original outfit. The parade finishes at A the Princess Theatre where a short programme will be staged.

Paddy’s Market in the R.S.A. Hall on Saturday had a large assortment of produce and other goods on sale the country districts responding generously with gifts for the stalls. There was a large band of willing workers, hut the attendance of the public was, not as large as was expected, though the whole of the goods oil sale were dis- \ posed of.

The annual meeting of St. Mary’s Literary and Debating Club was held in the club rooms last evening when, the president (Mr B. Kempton), presided over a large attendance. The following officers were electedpresident-, Mr Jack Stuart ; .vice-president, Mr C. Schroder; secertary,' Mr B. Groufsky; treasurer, Mr D. Diedriclis; . . executive, Messrs J. Lynch, B. KeipPtori and offioers. The report showed that the year’s activities had been of T‘ a successful nature, while the balance sheet disclosed the finances to be in a healthy position.

Notice of motion to rescind the resolution, regarding the new Anglican Church at Hokitika, passed at the meeting of parishioners on March 7, has been received by the chairman for discussion at. the forthcoming annual meeting of parishioners. At the meet-, ing last month the question of the building of a new church was raised and it was decided to postpone further consideration of the matter for five years. The rescinding of this motion is now sought, and full discussion will he given at the meeting; of parishioners when Dean Julius, aa Archdeacon of Westland, will preside.

A final reminder is given of the closing of the Plunket Society’s baby contest to-moi‘,row at 5 p.m. - All moneys to be credited to. the various candidates must definitely be in the hands of the officials by that hour, and. for this purpose they, will be at the» Soldiers’ Hall between 4.30 p.m. andl 5 p.m. Any moneys received after this time will be devoted to the general Plunket funds. There is still a number of tickets to be accounted for and, the committees are desirous that these be handed in immediately to facilitate the work. At 5 p.m., when the result of the contest is known, the flags will be flown from the masthead above: the Soldiers’ Hall, in the order of the* candidates’ votes. For the general information the colours of the. respective candidates are- as follow : —Sports, pink and blue; State School, navy and white; South Westland, green and yellow; Catholic School, navy and saxe.

Some very talented , artists . from Greymouth have offered their services this year for the A.hzaa concert tomorrow night. Misses C. Keating and I. MeSherry who won the Royal Schools of Mudie London 1932 Exhibitions will be heard in violin duets. Mr Leo Carruthers who has 'been successful at various band contests will give trombone solos. Mr ■ J. Boucher who created such a,favourable impression when previously heard in this town will again, render baritone solos. The champion soloist at; the 1932 competitions and a gold medalist —Airs W. Cogswell—will be i well worth hearing in soprano solo's. The contralto solos of Airs C. Roadhe are a favourite with Grcymov.th audiences and Hokitika will now have its (j oporto nit y. Aliss Mildred Coburn ay ho is perhaps Greymouth’s. leading violinist is giving her services and so also is Airs Isabel Morrow who possesses a fine contralto voice. The elocutionary part of the programme is in the hands of Air B. G, Afay, who is an Auckland' competitions winner and Miss Adrian Bush who is '-ell-known as a local champion elocutionist. Altogether patrons can be assured of a first iclaag programme.