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Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1935, Page 4

The current issue of the “New Zealand Gazette” notifies that an area of 293 acres, being Secs. 3591-2 and 3692, B! VIII, Okarito S.D., Crown Land; lias been exempted from the provisions of the Mining Act.

The Returned Soldiers’ weekly euchre tournament, will bo. held in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. Goods oiders as mazes will be given. Admission 1/-.—Advt.

Flight-Lieutenant M. W. Buckley, Royal New Zealand Air Force, has relinquished his appointment as flyinginstructor at the Wigram Aerodrome, and has been appointed Officer Commanding No 1 Bomber Rcconnoissance Flight, at JTobsonville.

Listen to the wrestling bouts between the celebrated wrestlers touringN.Z. “Courtenay” Radio gives you perfect tone, and every satisfaction. — Advt.

The Combined Fanciers’ Club excursion from Christchurch to the Hole - til<a Poultry Show on Saturday, July 27, is already attracting the attention of those who enjoy a trip through the Alps in the winter. With a steamheated chair-seated train, passengers are assured of every comfort on the journey.

A fish ladder in the Kaimata dam in the Arnold River has been proved highly successful, according to the secretary to the Grey Acclimatisation Society. Although he regards it as a better type, ho states that it could not be; applied at Waitaki, because the necessary length is not available. The Kaimata dam ladder is short and steep, consisting of about 20 concrete boxes. By the construction of these the fish are able to rest on '~ r jt ir way upwards, entering the boxes, n- t by jumping over the steps, but through a hole in the bottom of each box.

Latest in evening arid afternoon I'roeKs now showing at Burger s ,Salon, Revell St,—Ailvt.

Whilst playing for Brunner seniors against Runaiiga, in a League game at Taylorvilie yesterday afternoon, Harry Collins, aged 22, of Brunner, received a broken right leg, as the result of a kick. Another footballer, S. Alerntt, playing for Ngahere seniors, against Blackball, sustained a dislocated tinge on the lclt hand.

Bargains in dress goods at Addisons’ winter sale. -New season’s all wool dress material, dress tweeds, velvets, satins, tloral rayons, voiles, flora 1 and plain urn)is, cotton luji, etc. All marked at prices to ensure a complete clearance. —Advt.

A handsome portrait ot her father, the lit. lion. L. J. fcedtlon, was piesen tea to .Mrs Knox Gilmer at her home last week by tne lioaid 'trustees of the Wellington City Mission, as a token of their peisonal appreciation 01 her work for the needy. In ntak.ug the presentation, Air Henderson, chairman, of the board, said it was only those who worked that got results, and no one had worked harder for the City Mission than Mrs Knox Gilmer. Glowing tributes were paid to Airs Knox Gilmer’s work by several speakers.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Grevmouth, on Saturday, before Mr H. Morgan, Si AT., Joshua Charles.AlcAlees 19. who appeared on remand, pleaded guilty to the theft, at Auckland, on or about February 14, of £l, the property of Ellen Mary Madignn; also to a breach of his probationary license, in failing to report to the Probation Officer. Accused was admitted to probation for the balance of the terra of three years to which lie was admitted at Auckland on June 28, 19.34, and was ordered to make restitution of the £1 within reasonable time.

Big savings in men’s and boys’ wear at Addisons’ great clean-up sale. Genuine reductions in men’s and boys' pyjamas, shirts, cotton and wool and allwool underwear. Alen’s cardigans, pullovers, overcoats, suits, trousers, sox, ties, etc., etc. Addisons for greater savings on quality goods.

There is much controvery in the northern town of Greymouth, in regard to the weekly half-holiday, which came into force last week. According to the viewpoint taken, the controversy is strongly referred to. At present the people have not settled down to the change and it is hardly possible to guage what the effect will be, even the shopkeepers being somewhat divided as to the benefit and otherwise. There was not the usual Saturday night crowd in the streets on Friday night, but all were agreed that on Saturday night the town had a comparatively deserted appearance.

The ladies of the Westland Churches of Christ met at the Church 1 of Christ, Greymouth, on Thursday afternoon, the occasion being the annual display of goods made during the year for distribution by missionaries on the mission fields controlled by the N.Z. Churches of Christ in Southern Rhodesia. About 70 women were present and a happ.v enthusiastic spirit marked the gathering. The President nj the local women’s work. Mrs S. R. Cliannon. welcomed the v'sHing contingents. on whose behalf M>s P. R. Shannon, welcomed the visit neonnoon tea wa« served and there was a unanimous decision V> continue this foreign mission service during the coming year.

I hero are seven characters in “Onod Morning, Bill,” the three art coinedv to be produced at the Princess Theatre to-morrow evening by the Grovmouth Plavlovers Chib. The scene of the play is laid in England, first in a hotel at Margate, and the second in a. Manor house in Hampshire. Miss 1 helm a McDougall takes the principal lady part, supported by Miss T). Donovan and the male parts are filled bv the following well-known performers: Fessrs W. , a nd P. McGrath, N. Bay ley, J. McDonald an d P. Knight. Ihe play will be produced by Mrs Dickson, and Mr C. Garner is the stage manager. The presentation is a benefit for the Westland Competitions Society’s funds and no doubt there will lie a good attendance for that cause alone, apart from the attractions of a good sound entestainment providing a good night’ s amusement. Appropriate music will be supplied by the Victorian Band, under the leadership of Miss D. R.obinson.

If you call at Schroder and Cm's, gloves in nigger brown, grey and black in all sizes at very moderate price, you will find there a nice range of kid Please call early.—Ad l7 *.