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Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1924, Page 2

Order of Masses and devotions st. Mary’s Parish. Sunday lltli. May— Hokitika S a.m.: Kokatahi 10 a.in.; Hokitika 7 p.m. To-night at the Soldiers’ Tfall, the first euchre tournament for the winter season begins. Special prizes aro l>eing offered, both for the evenings’ play as for the aggregate games for the period. The Ladies Committee will supply refreshments. and a dance will follow, at which Mr Bonctti will supply the music. Keep the kiddies free from coughs and colds with “NAZOL.” Soothes fpliepps. penetrates! 1' fill for 00 doses.

Mails and passengers from tho North Island by tho ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

The adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club takes place at tho club room Hamilton Street, this evening at 8.30 o’clock.

The underhand chop 13 inch log arranged by tho Hokitika Athletic and Cycling (Tttli takes place in tho Kiwi Training Shed on Saturday night next, May 10th, at S o’clock. Admission Is. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday next. MrSearle has given notice to rescind a motion hearing on a grant of £3O for Mcßride's creek bridge with a view to substituting a motion for a large amount for the work. The annual election of chairman will take place on the 28th. iust.. the fourth Wednesday in tho month.

At the Westport Bowling green ‘luring the week-end. the final pairs championship was played between .Messrs Petherbridge and Farr and Messrs ,1. Ballard and Illaxall. the last named proving winners by 21 to IT. .Mr Blaxall has tlu* record of also annexing the singles championship for eight veins.

“1 only had a few drinks, yiiur Worship. and I am in employment ; I work at* the waterworks,” pleaded a defendant at the Magistrate's Court in Wellington recently, when he was charged with insobriety. “If you had stuck at the waterworks you would not have got drunk.” said Mr ('. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., drily, and even tlu* defendant joined in the laugh that followed.

Tho death took place yesterday afternoon of Miss Catherine Lucy Osbourne, daughter of Mrs Osbourne, proprietress of the Globe Hotel. Reefton. The deceased who was a very popular figure in Reefton. where she displayed a praiseworthy interest in every local movement wherein she could assist, was only 28 years of age, but had been ailing for about a year, her death not having come unexpectedly.

The Reefton Jockey Club had a very successful race meeting yesterday all things considered. The train arrangements wore very satisfactory, and there was a good attendance from the south. The Hokitika contingent was quite a large one. The attendance was very goad in all the circumstances. The racing was excellent, reflecting all credit on tlu* judgment of the liaiulicapper (Mr Noble). The totalisatoi* was well patronised for the day. and altogether despite the week’s postponement of the meeting, it can Ik* classed as a pronounced success.

Tin* annual meeting of parishioners of All Saints' Church was held mi Tuesday night when there was a fair *ittciidauc. The linaneial position warshown to be very good, the ordinary olfertories amount***! to over £199. and special olfertories (Missions etc.), to L' I OS. No lesi than £O2 had been sent to St. Saviour’s Orphanages during the year. The healthy linaneial state is attributed to the “envelope system." which had been commenced about eight months ago. I lie new Church Fund now stands at £1039. IT a* officers were re-elected, and thanks passed to the various wankers. Regret was expressed at tin* coming departure of the liev Mr and Mrs Pureli.as. who are going to Akaroa. At the conclusion the Indies provided a dainty supper.

At Reefton on Tuc-dny night iop:esentatives of the racing and trotting clubs met to distaiss dales. The meeting was continued yesterday attenioim on tuc racecourse. All the Clubs were represented. Several malteis were referred to the respective Clubs for oonsidcrat*. hi. Tin* Westland Trotting Club will enusider the'question of racing at Hokitika the Wednesday before or the Wednesday after the usual October '''trotting mornings held at Greyinouth. The linngaliua Trotting CTiil* proposes to select another tint’.! for its summer trotting meeting to *ednee the congestion during the lii-t week in the New Year. The Greyinouth Jockey Chib proposes to bold a two days' meeting during Easier week. Tho Kcel'ton Jockey (Tub is to consider holding its autumn meeting following the Westport March meeting s,, as fn (it in a circuit ahead of Easlei. The Westport racing and the Westport trolling and Greyinouth trotting Clubs will retain their existing dates. The Westland (Hokitika), and TCumaia racing clubs are to consider a proposal to pool their autumn permits and hold a two days’ race meeting in Easter week in alternative years. If this latter proposition is adopted, and the Reefton meeting moves forward to March, tlu* Easter racing would be confined to lour days decided in the week, tin* two ((including nays being at Greyinouth. The (Tilths are to come .to an early decision on tin* matter, as applications |or racing dates art* to be lodged this month. The commit lees of both tho Westland Racing and Trotting Clubs will meet tonight to discuss the question, and consider the line of acton to he taken. It may be decided to make the decision provisional for one or two years only hv wav of a triftl.

Solid loath suit eases 24in. 70s. 20in. with steel frame 935, ltiin. solid leather kit hags -17 s Oil. lliiti. solid leather brief bags 37s Oil, lOin. Basil briel bags 22s Oil. Fibre suit eases from 10s Od to 37s Oil. These cash prices for solid leather suit cases will save you 39s to 49s per hag. if you buy at once from W. 11. Stopforth, Gent's Outfitter, Revel! St.— Advt.

1.0 Rov and Mcl.ogn oilskin coats absolutely the host thing for the rain riding, walking and working styles prices 70s Od to 89s Od. Men's garbnrdine raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s 0(1 at McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

Umbrellas repaired at shortest no tiee. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stop forth. Gents' Outfitter.—Advt.

As a protection against coughs and colds “NAZOL” has no equal. One dose a day keeps colds away. Can ho taken anywhere. 00 (loses Is od.

Enquire about our Lynx and ( lyde (McKay's Own), men's box -nit-, built by expert tailors, tit and style superior to the ordinary tailor-made article, l’rices £3 cheaper ; we do a big business in these. Best Navy Serge. £0 19s fid: be-t grey serge £5 19s Od. men’s latest felt hats 19s fid and 27s fid; Stetson's 32s at McKay’s —Advt.

Haopv children keep free from worms with WADE'S WORM MGS. Wonderful worm worriers. '

Just received a large consignment of choice cooking and desert apples with instructions to sell at lowest market price. ANo choice pear?. —Paterson, Michel' and Co.. Ltd. Phone No Advt.

That sleep-snoilitig cough can be stopped by “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 09 drops Is Od.

All members of the Excelsior seniors and juniors must he at the shed this evening at 7 o'clock sharp.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., will sell at Arahura Yards on Monday, 70 ,S.M. Romney Cross, breeding ewes.

Detective J. B. Young, of the Greymouth Police Stall', has received notice of iiis promotion to the rank of Detective-Sergeant from May 1.

Every day the popularity of Reed Loom Furniture increases, is increasing. Little wonder either, when you observe its beauty, comfort and low price.—Harley nml Co., Greymouth.

This evening at the Soldiers' Hall at 8 o’clock, opening of the grand Euchre Tournament, special prizes for the evening*, aggregate prizes at the close of the tournament; weekly competitions every Thursday; supper and ilaiicc to follow. Admission Is.—Advt.

In view of the Mari Mali trip being made by the Kiwi teams on Saturday a|| members must lie at the Shed tin’s evening, so as all arrangements can be made. All suppo! tors desirous to making the trip with tlu* team are requested to notify the Secretary, from whom all particulars can be obtained, at the Shed this evening.

The following will represent School in their match against Excelsiors on Cass Square at 3 p.m.—Marks, O’Neil. Sutherland. Parkinson, Aldridge (Capt). Sweeney, llymlman. George. Taiinti, Fleming. Hamilton, Ogilvie. M allace. Pierson. Carter. Spargo. Timpsou. Denniston, Wilson, P. Blank.

Following is a list of winning owners, with the stakes annexed bv them, at tlu* Greymouth Jockey (Tub’s meeting on Saturday:—W. J. defines. £lB2. G. Fulton. £119: P. Stephens. £79; Neville and £7O; W . l’asicc. £79; A. Parsons. £79; C. Preston. £O3; R. Rothwell, £43; -Tits Stewart. £42; A. Woinott. £39; E. \Y. Spencer. £2O; J. D. Winglmm. £2O; Burrows and Bradley. £2O; .J. Adamson. CIO; W. Rutherford. CIO; Orr and Guthberlet, £l9; J. Murray. CIO.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don't miss this big factor. Broadcasting, bargains, sensational smashing prices; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity lo buy the new winter goods at end-of-scason's low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act quickly. McGrtter’s, Hokitika and (troy moil Hi.—Advt. Radies come nod choose your autumn hat at Schroder and Go’s, whilst the selection is varied. You will lie delighted with the choice. Come soon.—Advt.