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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1929, Page 4

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society takes place at the County Chambers this evening at 7.30 o’clock.

There is evidence of great interest being manifested in the affairs of the Grey Jockey Club. At the annual meeting to-morrow the first poll for seventeen years/ will be taken for the election of the new Committee. Some “ new blood” has been nominated, and a very keen canvass for votes has been in progress, resulting in many proxy votes being collected for use at the meeting.

To-night at 8 o’clock the Westland Competitions Society will hold its winding-up social for the year, when the prizes "-on at the late festival will be presented.' There Will be a short musical and elocutionary programme, followed by the presentation of prizes. After supper there will he a social dance. Competitors at the competitions will be admitted free. A small charge of one shilling will be made for visitors.

Clear out prices at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot for fancy cups and saucers, tea sets, salads, etc. All goods marked down to a price that will quickly clear the lot. A small deposit will secure any article for Christmas.— Advt.

Tenders for County road works at Ilanbari and Koiterangi close at the County Office on Tuesday next at noon.

Addisons for the newest designs and latest colourings in linoleums. These have just opened up, 6 feet wide at 7s fid' per yard, superior quality. Call to-day and inspect.—Advt.

The daffodil, blooms which are being sent by Sir Heaton Rhodes for St. Andrew’s ’’Church benefit, will be on sale at Mr Preston’s shop, in Eevell St. to-morrow (Friday) from 11 o'clock.

The usual visit of the Plunket nurse will take place to-morrow (Friday) when the customary programme will be followed. Messages requiring attention may be left with Mrs Geo. Perry, Hail St.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. notify an important clearing sale at Okuru on Monday Oct. 14th.*at 10 a.m., in the estate of the late John Mcßride, comprising freehold land, live stock consisting of a Hereford herd, and deadstock. Also at the same time and place a store cattle sale. Fuller particulars appear in our advertising columns.

Recently the President of the New Zealand Country Racing Clubs Association wrote the Prime Minister expressing on behalf of the smaller Clubs their views in respect to the amendments proposed to the Gaming Act, now before Parliament, and asking every facility be given for the consideration of the measure this session. Fir Joseph Ward has now replied to Mr Evans stating he will be glad to •'vvnr.fja f,-.” careful consideration to be given to the representations made on helmlf of the Country Clubs concerned in the proposed legislation.

Three now models attract attention. Vouched for in every detail of design and construction by “His Master’s Voice” craftsmen—praised unanimously by authorities on music, critics as wall as performers—these n'ew His Master’s Voice cabinets are astonishingly low in price. For while they are similar in principle to the bigger instruments, they are a trifle smaller, a little simpler in design to make the moderate prices possible—yet they incorporate all the latest devices. Next time you are passing, have one of your favourite records played over on one of those new models. We shall be glad to show and tell you all about 'them. Yarrall’s Sports and MusicDepot.—Adyt.

The total number of staff Employed by the Railway Department on the 31st March, 1929, including those engaged on works charged to capital, was 19,086, as compared with 18,584 the previous year, and the average number actually at work throughout the year was 18,536, as compared with 18,541 the previous yeaiti Of the average number of staff at work dur- 1 iilg the year. 13.598 were permanent employees, while 4,988 were ■ casuals. The average number of men engaged on works charged to capital was 1,301 ns against ,1,087 last year. Fifty-two members cif the Second Division were promoted to the First Division, 156, members resigned, .92 retired on superannuation, 49 died, 45 were dismissed, and 573 engaged.

The wedding was solemnised at the ’Grcymouth Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon of Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr and Airs J. Donaldson, of Ngahere, to Alan M. Robertson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. W. Robertson, of - Christchurch. The Rev. T. N. Cuttle officiated. The bride, who wo-re a- dress of beautifully embroidered pink georgette in Victorian style with throe flounces, veil and silver shoes, carried a bouquet of freesia, cineraria, and maidenhair fern. She was given away by her father. Tht bridesmaid, Miss E. -Robertson, wore mauve georgette and a crinoline hat. and her bouquet •was of alhioni and maidenhair fern. Air Joe Donaldson carried out the dp-tics of best man. After the ceremqny Air and Mrs Donaldson’s guests attended the wedding breakfast ■at liarker’s tea-rooms where the- customary toasts were honoured. The bride’s travelling dress was a threepiece fawn with red and nigger trimmings, a red hat and shoes a>nd stockings to tone. Air and Airs -Robertson’s future home will be at Tiniaru.

Observing that the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association contemplated a railway excursion to the Coast, the Hokitika R.S.A. wrote asking that in event of the Association arranging an excursion every facility would he offered for the entertainment of the visitors if it were decided to go to Hokitika. It was decided at this week’s meeting of the Christchurch branch, that when the excursion takes place the destination will be Hokitika. Details were left in the hands of the sub-com-mittee. The Hokitika branch proposes td; entertain their visiting comrades with light refreshments at the Soldiers’ Hall and hopes to arrange facilities for the visiting ex-soldiers to be taken to the dredge, Lake Ivanieri and other centres during their short stay, to see some of the sights of the district. When the. date is fixed it is hoped to arrange a local reception committee to carry out the entertainment scheme proposed and to that end it is intended to rely on the co-operation of the townspeople in general and the members of the Automobile Association in particular.

Good value:—Girls’ and boys’ blazers, navvs, white and navy and red cords in all sizes, from 10s 6d upwards at Addison’s.—Advt.

Ladies’ new Chubby Umbrellas, latest handle styles, 5a lid to 21s at AlcK ay’s.—Advt,