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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1934, Page 4

Mr Antoni Bonetti, teacher of music* has an announcement in this issue. The Westland Hospital Board inserts a notice in this issue in regard to outstanding accounts. Members of the Excelsior Fibotball Club are reminded of the annual smoke concert to be held in th e Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow evening. The secretary of the local Fire Brigade acknowledges .receipt of a donation of £2 2 k from Mr J. F. , W. Schroder. < The Fox ton, with a load of machinery and rails for the Bruce Bay Timbers Ltd., sailed this morning at 10, o’clock for Bruce Bay. A i-e-union of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade is being held in Wellington on Friday, December 14. Particulars as to railway and steamer fares may be had from secretary of the local R.S.A.—Advt. The Matron of* the Westland Hospital desires to acknowledge a donation of £l/7/- for the patients’ Christmas cheer fund from Kanieri school child- > . ren. Men’s neg shirts, collar to match from 2/11; striped poplins, collar to match, sizes fourteen to seventeen, Jubilee price 4/11 each or two for 8/6. Th e Bristol, Itevell Street.—Advt. The Methodist services at Ross and Waitaha will be held on Sunday next ap 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. respectively, the Rev. C. 0. Hailwood being the preacher.

Sincerity suits made to your individual measurments and 'requirements; Ohriftmas delivery guaranteed. W. H. Stopforth, Mercer. —Advt. The death took place this morning of Mrs O’Meara, of Totara. Flat. Deceased, who was an old resident, was a niative of Ireland and 74 years of age. Mrs W. Holley of North Reveil Street is a daughter. Evading detection, two inmates of the Seaview Mental Hospital left the grounds on Monday, and, making use of a railway jigger which they found nearby, they travelled as far as South Beach. The Greymouth police are making i*nquteil:s< regarding their wbere,abouts. The members of the Clem Dawe Revue Company arrived in full force by the train thi s morning, ami appe-ir pt Princes s Theatre for a two night season commencing to-night. The company have had a very successful season *at Greymouth, playing to crowded attendances.

At South Be a cli, Greymouth, yesterday, Mr s Hannah Sccbeck, wife of Mr Henry Socbeck, was found hanging by a rope from a beam at a shed at their residence. Deceased had been suffering from a disease of a fatal nature land had been receiving medical attention for some time. She was tying down about 11 a.in. yesterday, but after lunch was found dead, as stated. Deceased was 49 years of age. and a native of Dunedin. She is survived by a family of live sons and two daughters.

Avail yourselves of our John Sincerity suit offer. Measured and delivered for Christmas. Hundreds of new materials to choose from. W. H. Stopforth, Mercer.—Advt.

The annual concert in aid the Salvation Army Sunday School, was held in All Saints’ Hall on Tuesday evening, and was well attended'. The programme submitted was of a varied character. The first, half of the programme was given by Adjutant and Mrs Duggan (“Uncle Glen” and “Auntie Dos”) and the Greymouth Radio Party, Mr Johnson and Miss Evans, and the Salvation Army gymnasium girls. Every item reached a very high standard and deserved the applause given. The Arahura Maori party gave the second half of the programme, and aquittcd themselves really well. The Maori party have been practising almost every night for several weeks past, and the manner in which the items were vended was a wonderful improvement on the effort at the 1933 concert. Adjutant Prowse thanked the performers for their services, which included the programme rendered by the local band between 7.30 and 8 p.m. Adjutant Duggand responded on behalf of those who assisted to make the concert such a success and he specially congrntulatetd the gym girls and the Maori party on the excellence of the items rendered.

27 inch fancy coir matting 2/3 yard 36 inch 2/9 at Bade’s.—Advt. The flannels dance arranged by the Hokitika Aero Club last evening in honour of the visitors, Messrs McGregor and Walker, was largely attended, and proved -a very enjoyable function. 'Music was played ! by the Black Hand Orchestra.

On Monday evening next commencing at 8 o’clock at, All Saints’ Hall, a grand variety children’s entertainment will he given. Items include playettes, dancing and a minstrel show. Funds in aid, of All Saints’ Sunday School. Admission, adults 1/-, children 6d. Home-made sweets will be on sale. —Advt. The five prizes for the Hokitika Returned Soldiers’ Art Union which is to be drawn on December 31, are on display in Mr A. C. Armstrong’s shop in Ilevell Street. They comprise hand beaten brass work made by disabled soldiers in Wellington and reflect great credit upon these men who are supplementing their* pensions by this means. In continuation of their tour of jfew Zealand, Squadron-Leader M. C. McGregor and Mr H. 0. Walker, 'in their Miles Hawk machine, left today for Motueka and Nelson. Through the chairman (Mr Parry) they thanked the Aero Club for what- had been done in their interests, and the public of Hokitika for the very generous response. They had enjoyed their stay. ■Concluding, Squadron-Leader McG'regor said “I have a warm spot for Hokitika and its people.”

Questioning suppliant in a compensation claim in the Arbitration Court at Hokitika this morning, regarding the distance he could walk without feeling excessive, effects of an accident he had sustained, His Honour, Mr Justice Fr;v:ej’ asked if he could walk from his home in Woodstock to the hotel at Kanieri. Suppliant said he could not. “Shall we say, to the church, then?” continued His Honour, causing a smile on the faces of those in the courtroom. The monthly meeting of Rimu, Woodstock and Kanieri Women’s Institute took place at Woodstock Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs E. Wells presided over a fair attendance. The Xmas Tree for the children takes place in Woodstock Hall on December 19, at 2 p.m. It was decided to donate towards- the Hokitika Jubilee, for the benefit of old identities, all members wishing the Jubilee success. Afternoon tea served by the hostesses, Mrs W. Willoughby and Miss E. Dale brought a pleasant afternoon to a close.

It is understood that quite a number of people assembled at Ikamat-ua yesterday, anticipating a visit- by Messrs McGregor and Walker in the Miles Hawk; machine, and that there was some annoyance at the fliers’ sudden cancellation of plans. In fairness to the fliers, the annoyance should nor have been directed against them,, as they knew nothing of the Ikamatua proposal until they were informed upon their arrival at - Hokitka. As their itinerary provided for their being two. days at Hokitika, and as their programme was arranged for them, one fails to see how they can be held responsible. It would appear that arrangements were made without reference to the controlling authorities.

The continued spell of fine weather is causing a general shortage of water in the country districts, and is having n disastrous effect on gardens in both town and country. Yesterday was the hottest shade temperature recorded of the series being 73 degrees at 1-30 p.m. while there have been sever.’! days in which there wore 72 to 70 degrees recorded. There has been a slow, gradual dropping of the barometer during the phst relay or two, hut though there was a cloudy skv this morning there did- not appear to be any likelihood of an immediate change. A downpour of .train at the present time would prove welcome in more ways than one, and would 'be greatly apreciated. At 10 o’clock this morning the record was reached for the period of 75 degrees in the shade.

'Schroder’s have just opened a very "nmplete selection of exclusive hats, in all the wanted shades, and a satisfactory choice can be readily made. —Advt.