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Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1928, Page 4

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. notify entries for the Wataroa sale on Wednesday next, 31st October.

Better designs and better values of fine furniture and furnishings. S. Burnett White, at the Soldiers’ Hall. —Advt.

Mr Seddon who is carrying on his campaign in the Grey Valley these last few days, will speak at both Nelson Creek and Ngahere to-night. On Monday Mr Seddon speaks at Kumara, and then visits the localities surrounding Greymouth. An important speech will be delivered here on Thursday night.

The funeral of the late Mrs Anderson, of Woodstock, took place to Hokitika cemetery yesterday afternoon and was followed by a large number of mourners. Rev". Father O’Doherty of Ross conducted the services at the graveside. Many beautiful floral tributes were received from sorrowing friend's.

Rev. A. N. Scotter, B.A. Secretary to the Methodist Conference, who has recently visited tbe Solomon Islands, will conduct the services in St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Sunday next and make a special appeal on behalf of that work. There are now 8 European missionaries, 2 fully-fledged medical men, 1 hospital sister, and 9 deaconesses engaged on this mission field.

If you wish to save money purchase your furniture and furnishings at S. Burnett White’s *sale in the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

The Westland County authorities are assembling the gear and material required for the river protection and erosion at Little Wanganui, Harihari. Mr H. Reynolds will be in charge of the work, which will consist in the main of piling, with a hacking of secured stone nets to form a groyne with the object of diverting the main body of tbe river from its present set. Following tbe recent floods the river lias made a complete: set into the low country. and the endeavour will be to work tbe stream out to its former channel. The vwork will be one of some difficulty as there is a considerable body of water to handle. The estimated cost of the work in sight is alx>ut £I,OOO.

Backblock settlers are viewing with concern tlie introduction of the Australian method of taking opossums by means of cyanide (says tbe Nelson Evening Mail). It is said that in Queensland cyanide poisoning has practically exterminated tbe opossum, whilst in all the Australian States tbe opossum skin industry, which was once a flourishing business, is now almost a thing of the past, due to the same cause. In New Zealand hundreds of settlers, who a few years., ago were, financially speaking, almost “down and out,” are now finding that opossum skins are fetching in as much as their wool, and things look brighter, provided they can stop raiders using poison. Poison means extermination, and no honest settler wishes to use it. A movement is now on foot to petition the Government to restrict.the sale of cyanide.

The entries for tho fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue,

Entries for the stock sale at Watarea on Wednesday next are notified in this issue.

Salo how on of furniture and furnishings. Don’t miss this opportunity. iS. Burnett White, at the Soldiers’ Hall.—Advt.

'l'he programme to he given at St. Aindrew’s Hall on Tuesday evening appears in another column and should meet with the approval of patrons.

The m.s. Zingara is due this afternoon from Wellington to load timber. There was lilt of water on the bar to-day.

At the concert on Tuesday night at St. Andrew’s Hall sweets will be sold and those donating sweets are asked to kindly leave them at the hall on Tuesday afternoon.

A beautiful spring morning was experienced to-day, in remarkable contrast to Christchurch weather reported where rain prevented racing and tennis meetings.

Mr Seddon has received the following from the Minister of Education: — “ Have pleasure ill advising you that Cabinet has approved of grant to replace the Kumara school, destroyed by fire. The Education Board has been asked to expedite the re-building. ”

“ Young People’s Day ” will be observed at St. Andrew’s Church tomorrow, when a printed order of service will be used. There will be special singing by the children at the morning service and Mis Duff will be soloist in the evening.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars regarding excursion fares and special train arrangements for the Christchurch Races and A. and P. Show. A special fast train (.stops limited) will leave Greymouth at 5.20 a.m. Saturday 3rd. for Christchurch and Racecourse. Return train will leave' 1 Christchurch at 9.45 a.m. next day (Sunday).

Carpets, rugs, bedroom suites,' moquette suites, curtaining, anything and everything in the furniture line, all at greatly reduced prices. S. Burnett White at the Soldiers’ Hall. —Advt.

Before leaving New Zealand Tom Heeney sent the following telegram to the Prime Minister: “Kia Ora to you and New Zealand—Tom Heeney.” The Prime Minister sent the following radio in acknowledgement: “Many thanks for message. Bon voyage to you and Airs Heeney. New Zealand wishes you good future.”

The summer whaling season is now in full swing in the north. The whaler Hananui 11., under the command, of Captain Cook, commenced operations last month, and up to the present has caught seven whales. They were all captured near Cape Brett. Whaling in the north is divided into two seasons—summer and winter. The winter period extends from May to August, and the summer season from September to November.

The latest in artificial silk coats are just to hand in black, navy and fawns, sizes s.w. and w. Special prices sos, 59s 6d. Obtainable only at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Canterbury Progress League has received a cablegram from Mr T. H. McWilliams, who was the wireless operator on the Southern Cross, advising that he will leave Sydney for Wellington on November Ist. It is presumed that he is returning for the purpose of resuming his duties with the Union Steam Ship Company. Mr P. It. Olimie, secretary of the League, has made arrangements for the forwarding of Mr McWilliam’s effects left in Christchurch to Wellington, and his proportion of the monetary presentation made to the aviators by the City of Christchurch.

The funeral of the late A. A. Andrewes took place yesterday afternoon and was attended numerously by a very representative gathering of people. The Masonic and Druids’ Lodges attended in regalia, and the Fire Brigade provided a reel on which the casket was transported. The Mayor and Councillors attended, as also the Borough staff. The Hon H. L. Michel M.L.C. and other representative citizens were represented. The Masonic fraternity was augmented by visiting Grand Lodge representatives from Greymouth. During, the progress of the procession the fire bell of the Central Station tolled at intervals. The cortege moved in the first instance to All Saints’ Church where the Revd. J. W. Hayward, in the absence of the Vicar, in Christchurch, conducted the first portion of the Anglican burial service. The hymn “Abide With Me” was sung and voluntaries, processional and recessional were played by the organist, Miss Davies. At the graveside, the burial service was completed by Revd. Hayward. Rro. Williams recited the Druids’ interment service, and the officers of Lodge Westland Kilwinning, headed by W. Bro R. Lvnn, W.M. conducted he Masonic service and rites very impressively. There were a large number of floral and other wreaths deposited on the grave.

We stock hosiery that gives satisfaction : Bond’s, Three Queen’s, New City, Three Belles, also the celebrated “ Lady Jane Silk Hose.” in all wanted shades, obtainable at Schroder and Co. —Advt,