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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1929, Page 4

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at liarihari on Saturday, June Ist. ft is notified that the main highway between Hinui and Ross will he closed to all traffic on Monday from 9 a.in. to 4 p.m. to allow renewals to Deep Creek bridge. On Wednesday next in the Soldiers’ Hall the Excelsior F.C. are tendering a dance in aid of injured players. Special preparations arc being made to ensure a successful outcome. Christy’s Orchestra has been engaged, while the floor will undergo special treatment. The price of admission is very reasonable, gents 2s (id and ladies Is Gd.— Advt. The quarterly meeting of Lodge Westland, No. 89, U.A.0.D., "'as held in the Lodge room on Thursday evening. The minutes were read and confirmed and correspondence dealt with. Accounts for payment totalled £B4 18s 3d, including doctors £53 9s, chemist £ls 8s 3d, salaries £7 11s Gd, and sick pay £G. Officers were elected for the ensuing term and installation will take place next lodge night. 'File lodge then closed in harmony. The opossum trapping season opens next Saturday. A number of trappers are out already fixing camps and cutting lines in preparation. The trappers are being asked by the Acclimatisation to keep a record of all bushrats, weasels, stoats and other vermin caught in tne traps, as well as particulars of bird life affected. There has been some report of the distribution of dop or poison to take opossums. This is a. punishable offence, and the Society’s rangers are alert for any evidence of such evil practices. Tt is understood additional rangers will be appointed for the season t/> see that the regulations are properly observed. Snow on the hills ! —Men’s overrents wanted. Go to McKav’s fir overcoats. Bargains, big discounts, all prices.~ Advt Wo ms’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Cough

Alter sixteen clays of fine weather there was a change during the night, light rain falling this morning.

It is notified that the sole use of Cass Square has been granted to the Westland Rugby Snb-L'nion for .Monday, June 3rd, with the right to charge admission to the ground.

Nominations for all grades for the annual sevon-a-side tourney on Cass Square on Monday, June 3rd, dose with the Westland Sub-Union on Monday evening at 8 o’clock.

Ivokatahi Gun Club will hold a Clay Idnl match at Ivokatahi on Wednesday, Al.-iv 29th (Show Day), consisting of a sweepstake of 10 birds. Nominations ss. Additional prizes donated Cl Is silver modal and trophy valued at -'os. To start at 1.30 p.m. sharp.— Advt.

The Kokatahi-Koiteraiigi Winter Show opens on Tuesday afternoon next at 2 o’clock and will remain open until in p.m., reopening on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m. in connection with the collection of exhibits the County Council lorrv will leave the ClodTower on Tuseday morning at 8.30 o’clock carrving exhibits. 'I he iU '- rangoments for the Show are now almost completed. The Hall ias hern set, out to advantage, so that the display will lie seen better, more room doing devoted to the fancy work section "than’ on previous occasions, the. afternoon tea being dispensed outside the main hall.

We regret to record the deatn of an old pioneer of the district in the person of Mr William Nancekivell, ol Woodstock, which took place tinmorning about 10.3 J o’clock. the deceased was a native of Devonshire, England, and was 89 years of age. He had followed mining pursuits and :md been a respected resident ol Woodstock for about 55 years. Deceased lost his wife some years ago. He leaves a- family of three sons (William and John, of Woodstock, and Arthur, of Hokitika,) and six daughters (Airs Ayson, Airs Alderton and Airs Watt, all of Wanganui; Airs West of Nelson, Airs Muir and Airs Rogers of \\ o xlstock), to whom the deep sympathy of a wide circle ol friends wiJ be extended. The family have suifered a further bereavement, telegraphic advice being received this morning that the death took place at Greymouth at 2 o’clock this morning, of -Ur John Nancekivell. a well-known resident of that district and a brother oi the deceased.

Don’t fail to see the special display of lovely evening frocks in McKay s windows and showrooms. Twenty-five oif the latets creations in colour and design. The prices range from 29s 6d upwards. —McKay’s, The Leading Draper’s.—Advt.

Just landed p further shipment ol lino mats, 14 x 2V, 4 shades, Is; 18 x 36, 3 shades, Is 6d; 18 x 36, glazed, 3 shades, 2s 6d; 27 x 54, oval bedroom patterns, 4s 6d; also wool flake down quilts, sateen panels, 29s 6d; satin panels, 37s 6d. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson’s. Revell Street —Advt.

Snow on the hills !—Men’s, ladies’ and children’s cardigan's and pullovers at McKay’s. Great value foi the money ; see them at McKay s. Advt.

Just arrived:—A consignment o« 200 cases of choice apples, consisting ol Delicious, Cox’s Orange, Alunroes. Northern Sky, Johnathans, Dunn’s Seedlings and other varieties, with instructions to sell at the lowest market price. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.