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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1936, Page 4

No reasonable offer will be refused for all reasonable goods for cash, at F. Schroder and Co., the leading drapers. —Advt. Members of the AVataroa. and the newly-formed Ross Golf Clubs visited Hbkitika yesterday when a series of friendly matches were played on the Mahinapua links in the morning and afternoon. No reasonable offer will be refused for all reason a ule goods for cash, at F. Schroder and Co., the leading drapers. —Advt.

A white heron has been located Tor the past few weeks in Uncle Ci'eoK, at Kokatahi, and can be seen daily feeding along the banks of the creek. The flood on Saturday in the Kokatahi Valley was very heavy in some 01 tlie creeks, but in others there was very little above a normal .quantity of water flowing. There does not appear to be any damage done of a serious nature. The Returned Soldiers’ weekly euchre tournament will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. Goods, order* as prizes will be given. Admission 1/-.—Advt. The flood on Saturday morning went down rapidly as the tide fell, and the water in the low lying portions of the town soon disappeared. , The heavy rain which caused the cancellation of all sporting fixtures for the day, did not show much improvement till midnight, after which the conditions improved and the morning proved fine but threatening. These conditions continued through yesterday. The fresh in river continued, but gradually ran out, while there was an extremely heavy sea running on the bar. The mild conditions of the weather during the past week or two has brought in quite a good growth of young grass in the Kokatahi Valley, and at the present time there is more feed available for stock that there has been tor ' several years past at thi s time of tlie year. Lambing which has already commenced in one or two instances, will soon begin in earnest, and should present conditions continue should prove eminently suitable. The recent rain has moved a great amount of snow off the hills, which at present do not carry nearly as much as is usually the case at this tune of the year. Bargains at Addisons Jubilee sale: Ladies’ raincoats in fawn ; white, green, brown, and black, all genuinely reduced for clearance. Figured velveteens all 1/6 yard; ladies’ silk hose, usual price 1 9/-, sale price 2/6. Pur*, silk hose 51-, brown shades lOin. only 7/Jll, sale price 5/-. Dressing gown s and Hoppi coats from 3/-. Buy now at these greatly reduced prices.—Advt. The rabbit poisoning in the Kokatahi and Koiterangi districts in the past few weeks has resulted in a very considerable diminution of furry pest, though there are still a good many that have not been affected by the attempts on their life. Those engaged in poisoning operations have had som<s very good returns, the skins bringing a far higher price tuan has been the case for several years. As there have been many thousand skins secured, and as prices have ranged from Is 3d to 2s per skin, the financial result should prove satis* factory to those engaged in the operations. Tt is stated that for specially selected skins about 4s per skin has been secured. Building operations have been proceding during the past months with some regularity in the Kokatahi Valley, and the additions made to homesteads already established are quite substantial and quite the latest styles have been erected. These additions prove faith in the undoubted stability of the district and in many instances give proof'that the young people are making a start in life under very pleasant conditions. Along the Kanieri road there are also several residences completed «r in the course of construction, and each .will make a decided improvement in the appearance of the thoroughfare. The steamer Abel Tasman, wrecked on the Grey bar on Saturday evening, had the largest timber-carrying capacity of any vessel trading to the port of Greymouth. She was a single screw steamer of 2047 tons gross with net register of 1175 tons. She was constructed at Rotterdam, Holland, in 1916. The vessel is 274 feet 9iuclies long and has a breadth of 40ft 2in, and a total depth of 20ft. She has ope triple expansion engine capable of developing 900 li.p., and a maximum speed of nine knots. Her two boilers were each capable of delivering a steam pressure of 1801bs. The vessel has two large holds, the timber carrying capacity being 1,200,000 super feet. There are three bulkheads, and two masts, with a single funnel, the engine room being located aft. The vessel’s rig was what is known in shipping parlance as schooner rig. The Minister of Railways has advised the Westland County Council in reply to previous representations, that a rail car service will leave Christchurch at 2.30 a.m., and arrive at Hokitika at 7.55 a.m., at an early date. The return journey i will start, from Hokitika at 4.16 p.m. and arrive at Christchurch at 10.30 p.m. As the accommodation will be limited, intending passengers should make reservations beforehand. The matter of extending the running of this car, and of employing other cars on the West Coast runs, adds the Minister, will be reviewed after experience lias been gained of the operation of the rail cars now on order. The Westland County Council in thanking the Minister for the information supplied, has suggested for the consideration of the Department, the running of special trips ( to Ross and Greymouth at mid-day, as otherwise the rail-car will he standing idle at Hokitika. The suggested extra service would be useful for business people, and also for southern passengers desiring to connect with the Reefton afternoon tram. Athletes find Patten’s Golden Fm hrocation (paste) relieves “after train-' ing” stiffness. Just rub for relief. 2s i p*,t. All chemists and stores. —Advt

An auction sale of produce will he held at O’Brien Bros, garage, Wharf Street by Messrs Houston and Co. on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. A serious slip held up traffic on the Greymouth-Westport coastal road, between Punakaiki and the Blowholes, in the Buller County. The road gave way in a: gully and yesterday only light vehicles were able to pass. Men were engaged in an effort to make temporary provision for ordinary ti'au.c and service cars to negotiate the slip. The committee of St. Marys’ Debating Club Ball have preparations well in, hand for an excellent function on Wednesday night. Proceedings will he broadcast by Station 3ZR. A children's hour will be held in the Soldiers’ Hal) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and children are invited to attend. Music is by the Victorian Dance Band and from 8.30 p.m. Mr Albert Lawn will be at the microphone. The frocking will he described by Mrs Arnold Perry, and the music will be. broadcast until a late hour. An exhibition of dancing, scores of novelties and a sumptuous supper will all help to an enjoyable evening.—Advt.