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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1935, Page 4

The Gaol" sal 10(1*011 \Vedno-sday afternoon for Wellington.

A notice of thanks from Mr and Mrs J. (lowaii appears in this issue.

Forty-fives tournament, Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. Admission 1 Advt.

The music for the “(finger Jiff” dance on Saturday evein'ng at the Soldiers Hall will be supplied by. the Rhythm Dance Band.

\t Greynkitith Magistrate’s Court, Burney H. SMrnnon, 26, a labourer m a charge.of theft of £2, the property of Arthur McCarthy, was . convicted and lined 30s and 12s costs i/n default 14 days.

The “Courteney” Radio for quality and reliable service; designed specially to suit New Zealand conditions. Ask for a free trial in your home.—W. J. Bruce, agent for Radio Distributors e/o Bassett and Paterson, ’phone HBM —Advt.

At the request of the Harilmri and Wataroa-Waiho branches ot the Farmers’ Union, Mr N. H. Brown, of Wata-i-qa, has agreed to accept nomination for a seat on the Westland County Council for the Southern Hiding, MiBrown has a wide knowledge of public affairs, and, if elected, he should lie a useful member of the Council.

The Westland Racing Club proposes to wind up its race meeting on Monday week with a popular social event •to mark 'the King's silver jubilee. A faslGunable hall will he held in the Soldiers’ Bali, and the. organising committee have the arrangements now weil forward. Marking such an historic occasion, and on the opening night of Jubilee week, the function should he :widely popular, and attract a great gathering of town ami country lolks.

Preparations are being (kept weil! in train for the flokitka race meetiu£, wvVu.'h opens to- 1 nun* row week.. The officials paid a visit to the i a recourse,’ and found the grass track in such excellent order that it was decided to hold the trotting events also on the grass instead of the clay track. The buildings and appointments generally were in good order, and patrons will find themselves entered ioi comfortably. Extending over next weekend the fixture should he a very popular one for votaries «*(' racing, and should draw a larger outside attendance than usual.

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in advising you that their third lot of coats and hats are opening out this Thursday morning, when they will he able to suit. you. Please call early, otherwise you will again mi,ss the chance of being suited at Schroder s, who as usual have the best.—Advt.

Owing to tho unprecedented demand for our hats and coats, we iound difficulty in supplying. He have much pleasure in advising you that, a splendid range of hats and coats are etxpected by this Wednesday’s train, so if you call again Thursday or Saturday, you will have no difficulty in getting suited at Schroder and Co. —Advt.

A sure safe remedy for children’s coughs, eolds and chest and lung ail-ments--ITonking’s 1 Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. They love it, and it’s good for them. Builds up the system, too. Is Gd, 2s 6d and Is Gd at nil chemists and stores— Advt.

Opened to-day at Addisons, knitting booklets for jumpers, cardigans, children's and ha flies’ wear, berets, etc. Also Beehive double knitting wools in marls and plain colours. —Advt.

Last season's oven-oats selling at silly sale prices. Simp early-—I he Bristol. Advt.

A practice of I lie Old dills’ Basketball team will be held on the School tennis court at 3 o’clock yii Saturday afternoon, not in ("ass Square as previously arranged. All mourners and intending members are requested to attend.

Mothers :—We have complete stocks of hoys’ pullovers, lumber jackets, Navy jerseys, toddlers’ fancy jerseys, etc. All quality goods at finest cash prices.—The Bristol, Revel! street.

Be wise and engage the newlyformed Rhythm Dance Hand for your next dance. If good music is wanted for a good dance, phone, write, or inquire from Miss dwen Jacobs, Hokitika, .Moderate charges.

A car driven by Andrew drrf.- of Blackball, with two passengers, went off tin 1 roul at South Beach on Wednesday night. One iuf the occupant*, Mr James diiy of drevmouth was rendered (unconscious and was sent to th(> hospital for treatment. The others escaped injury.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Messrs T. W. Dull and A. E. Benjamin, justices, the police charged Albert Black with obtaining £7 by false pretence at Ashburton, and on the application of Sergt. King, accused was remanded to appear at Ashburton on Mav 3rd.

Cabinet lias approved of. the appointment of -1(10 Justices of Peace. Making this announcement on Thursday, the .Minister of Defence, Mr Cohbc, said the people concerned had been written to, and asked whether they would accept iflico, and it was expected that their replies would he to Hand in a few days’ time, when a list of now appointments would be made available for publication.

The Returning Officer (Mr 0. EColes) in tins issue gives notice of the election of Mr C. A. Perry as Mayor of Hokitika, unopposed, and also gives notice of polling day on Wednesday, May 8, for the election of nine councillors and three mem hers to represent the Borough on the Hokitika, Harbour Board (and the Westland Hospital Board.

A shag caught by the winner ot the competition organised by the Stratford Acclimatisation Society for the destruction of vermin, contained two trout, one 11 in. long and the other IHin. The society instituted the competition. with a view to reducing the number of shags, and vermin preying on liberated ganuq the winner being Mr 11. Ward, Mahoe, with a. total of 7S, including stoats, shags and hawks.

The Orient lino anmumoos that the 20,000 ton liners Oronto* and Orfonl are, on tlieir voyages to England In the early part- of next year, to carry tourist class passengers in addition to first saloon passengers. ' Extensive alterations will he made to the accommodation of the present improved third class on both these ships, in view of the popularity of tourist'class travel. ,-\t present two Orient liners carry tourist passengers, these are Orsova a:r ( i Ormijnde, which ‘have the ine class only.

On Wednesday evening the Rev. M. K. Alloa Carr was inducted t.) the charge vf St. Paul’s Methodist Church. The service*, which was conducted hv the Revs. W. Burley (Nelson), and Harris (Greymouth), was largely attended. Two fine addresses were delivered by the officiating ministers, and after taking his obligation, Mr Carr addressed t|ho congregation, expressing pleasure at being in Hokitika., and assuring them of devoted service to the Church. At the social whinh followed, addresses of welcome were delivered by the Revs. H. .T. 11. Knights and G. A Naylor, and Captain .1. C. Allott. An apology was received from Pastor A. W. Grundy. Items were contributed by Misses F. Knight, B. Evans, and C. AVvdio, and Messrs Gilchrist a,n ( | Bulpin. The accompanist was Ah F. Johnston.

The monthly meeting of the Franz Josef Women’s Institute was held h'st week, Mrs P. Graham presiding over a full attendance of members. Motto: “Fortune Smiles on the Strong.” Roll Call: suggestions for demonstrations. A competition for best dancing was won by Miss Kathleen Graham, Airs JPope being second. The best bottle of stoned fruit was won by Alls P. Graham, Airs Pope being second. Alls J. Pope’s demonstration on the making of rugs from old materials was most interesting, and two beautiful rugs were much admired by all members. Games and community singing occupied the remainder of the evening, and the hostesses, Mrs L. Gibb and .Miss Graham, served a dainty supper.

Save fifteen to twenty per cent on sheets by shopping at—The Bristol, Hevell street. —Advt.

Use “Tan-01” for polishing floors, furniture and linoleums. Easy to apply —economical to use. Gives a bright lasting shine. Sold by all grocers— Advt,.

Tonking’si ,Linseed Emulsion is incomparable for shifting coughs and colds and all such chest and lung complaints. The children love it! Sold everywhere, Is Gd, 2s Gd, and Is 6d Advt.

As usual we have s eoured a splendid range of millinery in the latest styles, at most reasonable prices. It will pay yoy to visit Schroder’s show rooms. Do not.- delay.—Advt.

Flower of. Spring Cabbage plants are now available at \arraii s.

A euchre and Jo’s tournament will he held in the Longford Hall on Monday, Aprii 29. flood prizes.—Advt.

The To Aroha was unable to complete loading at Wellington on Wednesday and owing to the holiday cannot leave till to-night.

It is notified in this issue the names of six members of the Inter-Wanganui River Board, elected unopposed for tlu> ensuing term.

The annual chrysanthemum show will he he.cl next Wednesday, to be followed in the evening by a grand dame for which music will be played by Cos Williams’ Kit Kn.t Banco Band.

The Mayor (Mr 0. A. Perry) has called a public meeting for 8 p.m. on Tuesday next at the Town Hall to conside the proposal to raise funds tor the erection of a children's ward at Westland Hospital to commemorate the King’s silver jubilee.

Nominations for all events at the Nelson Jockey Club meeting on Saturday and Monday, .May 11 and 13, ciose to-night (Friday) at 8 o’clock, with R. R. Neale, secretary, Nelson. A notice of thanks is inserted in this issue by Mr and. Airs Alark Wallace, of Upper Kokatahi.

The Board of Trinity College cf Alusie, London, announce Mr C. Egertou Lowe, F.T.C.'L. as examiner for the College in the South Island this year in practice subjects. Air Egerton Lowe received his musical education in Londun and Liepzig, the pianoforte and violin 'being his principal subjects. He has had a. very wide teaching connection) in. mod ground London, and has made a specialty of preparation for public examinations. Ho is a well-known lecturer and writer on musical subjects, and an adjudicator at important British and South African musical festivals. The examiner in elocution will he Air Alexander Watson, who needs no introduction to Australia- an f ] New Zealand. He will be remembered by bis six recital tours throughout these Colonies.

An entertaining feature of the programme' at the Princess Theatre oix AVednesday evening was the tests of humour conducted by Dr Lewis, of Hollywood, who is making a tour of New Zealand for the purpose of getting typos for making comedies in New Zealand. The theatre wa s packed and the audience wa.s well entertained. The dozen, or so local aspirants acquitted themselves well ip their endeavour to portray the characterisation of famous actors, especially as they had little knowledge of the work required, and no preparation for the tests, which were •aimed at bringing r,ut Average or oil'Mnndiug tvp7A Dr Lewis said his comedies were so complete with humourous situations, that comedians were unnecessary, and easts would he composed of appropriate types. The performance will be repeated this evening when there will be .additional tests and additional .candidates.