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Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1917, Page 2

Mrs. Dixon of Wold Street offers for sale in this issue a number of valuable freehold sections in Hokitika. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. draw attention to their stock sale, at Kokatalii sale yards to-morrow commencing at 1 o’clock sharp. To-morrow afternoon in the mart Wharf Street at 2.30 o’clock Messrs Pollock and Bevan will sell by auction the household furniture and effects of Mr. Stewart of Mananui, removed to the mart for convenience of sale. No doubt there will be considerable interest taken in the visit of the Y.M. S.A. Officials o n Thursday. A ladies’ meeting will be addressed in the afternoon, and a public meeting at night in the Town Hall, the Mayor presiding at both meetings. Mr. A. Varney who has been at the front has a very interesting story to tell and those with relatives and friends at the front will be interested specially in the work done men on active service . Having just completed a large purchase of Ladies’ Hats at a very favourable price, we aTe now offering them to you at very much reduced prices. Early inspection invited.—F. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Wanted. —A Taxi owner who is keen to save money, to try Clincher Cross Tyres, the all-British tyre—not the cheapest but the least expensive.

Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co. draw ' attention in this issue to one of their i latost specialties. | Miss Moynihan’s dancing class will ! not. be held on Thursday evening of , this week. —-Advt. The Harbour Board givo s notice in this issue for the removal of a boiler on Gibson Quay, within one week. I It is understood that a movement is afoot to form a branch of the New Zealand Labour Party (Political) for Hoki- ! tika and district. An announcement ion the subject will be made iu the course of a. day or two. | A. local mining man, who has been interested in many mining ventures in Westland, has secured an 80 acre claim

on the eastern end of the Mount Greenland Company’s claim, and purposes having the area thoroughly prospected. News has been received that LanceCorporal A. Excell has died of wounds in France. Deceased for some time was employed in this district. He was the contractor for the Hokitika Abattoirs, and made many friends while in the district.

1 The concert at the Public Hall Kanieri to be given by the pupils of St. Joseph’s school to-morrow evening is sure to attract a large attendance. 'Hie sisters have arranged a capital programme for the entertainment which i should prove highly successful. A ! dance will bo held afterwards.

A very bile picture was shown at the Princess Theatre last evening by Mr. Pollard in the World Corporation detective drama “The Argyle Case.” It was a very cleverly placed plot full of interesting situations and very clever move;?, holding the interest of the pleased audience throughout. \ ,

I Messrs Adams and Lewis, of Wanganui, who are interested is the Just-in-I Time lease; adjoining the Mount j Greenland claim, were on the ground yesterday. They have decided to forthwith commence mining operations. The general opinion is that they have every prospect of success. Mr J. Petrie is also visiting Ross district and has secured another area on Mount Greenland. The polling for the election of a Councillor to represent the Rimu Riding in the Westland County Council takes place to-morrow. There will be polling booths at . Hokitika' (County Chambers), Rimu, Woodstock, / and South Spit, the booths being open from |9. a.m. at 6 p.m.. Mr. A. Clifton (sitting member) and Mr E. A. Wells are the candidates. The result of the polling should be known early to-morrow evening, but the formal declaration will I not. be made till after the scrutiny of

! the rolls, and the recount on Thursday

forenoon

The send-off to the Reinforcements at the Town Hall to-morrow night will commence at 8 o’clock sharp. A good musical programme is being prepared and there will be several addresses. The men who are leaving include the

Cl men, will be entertained subsequently at supper at the Oversea Club where the Lady Liverpool Committee will present each man with necessaries for camp life. All men going oil service are invited to the function at the Town Hall and also at the Overseas Club. Returned soldiers will be welcomed heartily also. In order to facilitate the working of benefits for patriotic purposes in Westland, the Westland Patriotic Society has been declared a pouimncnt proprietory under the regulations governing the payment of the amusement tax. Those phomojjing entertainments for any patriotic fluid may now communicate with Mr D. J. Evans, lion, secretary of the Westland Patriotic Society, who will make the necessary arrangements for permission to hold the functions and the payment of the tax, if any, to bo paid. It is hoped in this way that the efforts of the people in the country districts to assist the various funds will not be lessened in nnv way.

The water front wore aii air of unwonted activity last evening. At 7.30 the Defender returned to port, after a smart round trip of a week to ‘Wellington and back, via way ports. The steamer was . a full ship sailing out of Wellington, but discharged several tons at Grey mouth yesterday. A little after 8 o’clock the new steamer Paeroa entered on her southern port mission, sailing for Okarito. She had a full general cargo, including Christmas supplies, over 40 tons in all. A large gathering of people was brought together to watch the shipping movements. Again the new boat was very favourably commented uiK>n, and there were many expressions of good-wishes for a successful run. On the return of the Paeroa' from Okarito she sails on the |ong south trip. What is described as a sparkling playlet .is to be produced at the Princess Theatre on December sth by the Greymouth Nurses in aid of the Westland Patriotic Fund for sick, and wounded soldiers and their dependents. The bright little piece is styled “Acid Drops,” and deals with an amusing side of hospital life, depicting visiting day in particular in a very humourous fashion. The playlet was produced at Greymouth lately and met with very hearty appreciation. The- performers were all quite natural, and the business of the play had been perfected under the direction of Mr Tom. Pollard. This portion of the programme will he supplemented by a miscellaneous con- | cert which promises to he of more. than usual merit. Tickets for the I benefit are now on sale,' and good business w r ill be recorded, as there is sure to be a bumper attendance. f WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, invaluable to the traveller.