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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1940, Page 4

, Mr V. Hall inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. Perfect weather again prevailed today', for the ceremony in South Westland where Hon. R. Semple opened the Karangarua and other bridges on the main south road. Last week, freight bawled through the Otira tunnel from west to east amounted to 17,809 tons, compared with 12,361 tons in the corresponding week of 1939 and 12,769 tons in 193 d. The big increase in the freight carried was largely the clearance of goods which accumulated during the i delay caused by slips at Broken I Kivev between Staircase arid Avoca 1 recently. Get ready now! Winter is on it's way. Addisons are prepared with stocks of all warm woilies for every member of the family. Be foresiglned and shop to-da \. —Advt. In the Great War of 1914-1918 .four sons of the fate Mr W. R. Creed’, of Waiau, enlisted for active service oversews, one of them being killed in action. In the present war three ‘sons of Mrs L. Stove, Air Creed’s sister, and also of Waiau, have enlisted. One, a married man with one child, left with tile Ist. Echelon, another with the 2nd. Echelon, while a’ third has joined the Air Force. The son of another of the late Mr Creed’s sisters has also been passed as fit for overseas sermci, and the son of yet another of his sisters is at present in the Air Force. At the weekly meeting.of St Mary’s Debating Club last evening, a debate on the subject—“ That the status, quo of N\Z. Should be Maintained During Wartime,” was held. Rev, Dr. Harrison adjudicated, and awarded points as follows: —(Affirmative) G. Clarke (leader) 72 rep'.y 16 M. Dwan 73 R. Quinn 80 L. Graham 08. Total 309. (Negative) M. Keenan (leader) 80 reply 10, Af. Moore 69, W. Sanders 71, K. Mulrohnan 82. Total 312. At the conclusion Mr P. F. Mulrcnnan gave valuable criticism of the speakers, after which supper was served by the social committee. The bright star which catches the attention in the north-west sky at nightfall’. is the planet Venus. It is now at its greatest brilliancy, far outshining all other celestial objects with t ! ’e exception of the moon. The planet’s brilliancy at present is three times as great as it was at the beginning of the year, when it fir.st became prominent as an evening star, in spite of the fact that the amount of .its disc which is reflecting sunlight towards us has shrunk to one third of its former value. Venus may now he seen in full sunlight if one knoivs where to look for it, while at night its light is strong enough to cast perceptible shadows. The stationmaster at Greymoutli Mr G. L). Smart, stated yesterday that on account of the shortage of coal, train services on the West Coast as in other parts of New Zealand,j are under review. All excursion J trains have been eliminated, so that the excursion to the West Coast planned for the King’s Birthday holiday, June 3, will not take place, and Ihe usual excursion to Christchurch planned for the West Coast versus Canterbury Rugby football match at Christchurch, which is to take place on June 3, has been abandoned. It is further understood that the late trains to Hokitika and Blackball on Friday anti Saturday nights may be discontinued. Be prepared for colder days ahead. Ladies’ lullaby pyjamas in gay stripes, long sleeves, ]4/6 pr. Interlock pyjamas in S.W. to 0.5., in cosy styles, 12/6 to 15/6 pr. Interlock nights, high neck with collar, long sleeves. Extra heavy quality, W. and O.S. Price 16/6 and 18/-. Call to-day at Addisons, or ring 89 and your on km will be promptly attended to. —Advt.

The Gael, timber, laden sailed this morning for Wellington at 10 o'clock. On arrival she loads for Hokitika, sailing on Saturday. Empire Day will he celebrated on Friday evening when a hall will be held in the Woodstock Hall in aid of the hall funds. Evening fashions at Addisons. Graceful back interest in flew bustlo evening dresses. Moulded bodices, lull flaring skirts that flatter you. Made in charming colours, and exciting to wear. See these to-day at Addisons. —Advt. Motor, vehicles licensed as at March 31, 1910, numbered 317,526, compared with 307,931 a year previously, aii increase of 3.1 per cent. Private cars included in the foregoing figure numbered 219,938 in 1940 and 212,566 in 1939, the percentage increase for this class of motor vehicle being 3.5. Other classes of vehicles recording material increases were omnibuses, passenger trucks and local authority and Government vehicles, while substantial decreases were shown for taxis aiid motor-cycles. The rationing of motor spirits which was reimposed on February 1 is reflected in the quantities released from bend since that date. The total for the two months (February and March) was 15,191,863 gallons compared with 18,576,672 gallons for. those, two months of 1939, a decrease of 18 per cent.