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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1919, Page 2

Included in' the of Wellington list of Matriculation passes is the name of Walter Patrick Allnrdyee of Hokitika.

, In view of the Prohibition Poll, every supported of the Moderate League should rend the interesting announcement appearing on page one of this issue.

Paige tv and Company Ltd., Wellington, have received the following cable advice from their London Office, under date of 7th inst. “London Wool Sales open on 2nd April when 80 000 bales of Government wool will be offered.”

It has been found expedient by the Municipal Band to alter the dates of their forthcoming Bazaar to Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Easter Week. On Race Night (Wednesday), a Grand Ball will be held instead.— Advt.

The large improvement scheme being carried out by the Grey mouth Trotting Club at Victoria Park, Greymouth, is proceeding apace. The former buildings have been moved back to fresh sites, and the totalisator house is being enlarged by additions. The new track, half a mile in length, is being formed, and all expedition is being used to have the new course ready for the Cliih’s annual fixture in the spring of the year. A large number of men are employed on the works. Eventually you will use Tan-ol to renovate and polish your floorcloth and furniture. Why not now? Get a tin to-day.

The Municipal Band will play at the Mental Hospital to-morrow afternoon weather permitting.

The Referendum to be taken on Thursday, April 10, on the liquor question is the topic of the hour. On page one of this issue appears ail interesting announcement regarding the question. Mr Henry Righton J.P., secretary and treasurer of St. Saviour’s (Church of orphanages at Christchurch and Timaru is on a visit to the West Coast in the interests cf tnc institutions and passed through Hokitika to-day cn-route for itoss and South Westland. The districts to be visited are Hari Hari, Herepo, Wataroa, and Waiho Gorge: Upon liis return he will visit the surrounding districts of Hokitika and Ivumara. Mr Righton visited this district some three years ago when substantial financial assistance was accorded. The:?* are at present between 130 and 140 viiihlren in the two homes. Efforts are being made by thosi directly concerned in order to have all fruit cases standardised and all fruit graded on the American lines before it fs offered for sale at the markets. The present system is considered by both fruit-growers and retailers as unsatisfactory, both parties favouring the American system whereby all cases are standardised, the fruit is properly graded, and the cases are stamped with the grade and quantity. Regulations governing the standardisation of cases and the grading of fruit have already been framed, but have not yet I |,ocn finally sanctioned by the Govern- | ment, and at tbe meeting of the Welj lington District Fruiterers’ Association ! delegates were appointed to wait on i tbe Director-General of Agriculture, , with a view to having these regulations | brought into operation as early as pos- ! sible. j In connection with the Trentham Dominion Art Union, two organisers i have been appointed to thoroughly work those centres in which full distnj bution of tickets has not yet taken I place. Mr William Pascoe, a returned soldier, is at present making the necessary arrangements in the South ls- • land, and Mr. Charles E. Chittenden, I who was associated with the Massej I Harris Co., Ltd, will travel the North Island. It is hoped that within a short time tickets will he- on sale freely throughout the whole of the Dominion. In those districts were tljf tickets are oil sale, there is "being felt a liberal response. Considering that the prizes total £6,300, and tickets can bo procured for one shilling each, the scheme offers a splendid investment. The cause is a most worthy one—the provision of Scholarships for the children of New Zealand’s killed and disabled soldiers and sailors.

The approach of the end of their peiiod of office appeared to make the sever al Borough Councillors at the meeting last evening, awaken to the knowledge that it was nearing the time for them to render an account to the ratepayers of service during their term of office. As a result there was much tossing up of almost forgotten promises and of works authorised but then allowed to drift into the dim past. The Chanman of Public Works had many questions to answer, but the shortage ot labour and the necessity of having the reservoir attended to, formed the most stable of his replies. The discussion showed that the Councillors are awaken jug to the many requirements of the town, and it is to be hoped that now they have somewhat awakened to these necessities, that the somnolent attitude of the past months in connection with the town requirements, will not be allowed to again recur. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mark’s Churcli, Opawa, Christchurch, on Monday,'March 3rd. by the Rev. A. Here, 8.A., of St. Alban’s. the contracting parties being Miss Ethel Jessie Honey fourth daughter of Mrs Honey, Christchurch formerly of the West Coast, and Mr John James Price second son of Mr and Mrs Price, Brighton, Westport. The bride who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr J .Thomson, looked exceedingly pretty in dress of white silk, beautifully embroidered and wore the usual wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of white flowers and maiden-liair fern. The hridesmajids were Miss Frances Honey (sister of the bride), and Miss Ada. Price (sister of the bridegroom), wore dresses of white voile and crepe-de-chine respectively and black hats and carriet bouquets of pink and white flowers with pink streamers. Mr W Price, (brother of bridegroom), acted as best man, while Mr A. Hunter was

groomsman. Regarding the completion of the Otira Tunnel, the following letter from Sir W. Fraser, Minister of Public Works has been received by the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce: “In reply to your telegram of the 10th inst., I have to state that the date upon which the Otira Tunnel will be finished will depend upon the number of men available, which I hope to increase considerably as soon as the Main Body of soldiers return, and as soon as the harvesting and threshing are finished in Canterbury. I notice that it had been stated publicly that I am only paying 11s. a- day wages. This is quite incorrect, as for many months past the men have beeu receiving 13s. per day, this is equivalent to 2s. 2d. per hour. As to the electrification of the tunnel, this matter has been for some time past in the hands of the Engineer-iu-Chief and €Sc Chief Engineer of Government Railways. As the latter Department has to run the railways nothing can be done without their assent. Mr Parry submitted to these two officers four different schemes on which they have not yet reported.’’ Every day the popularity of McGruer and Co.' Half Price Sale increases, and our Cud of season Bargains find enthusiastic purchasers. We have gohe over stocks again and made further reductions. It would be a simple matter for us to hold over many of the always seasonable lines to next Summer, but is not out way- “Start every season with new goods,” is our policy. So we let the present stocks go at any sacrifice You will find hundreds of useful stylish and just what’s wanted goods priced for absolute clearance, MeGrucr and Co. Greymouth.—Advt.

Everyone is urged to sing their cheeriest songs now that the war is over and the ’flu living quickly away, and Oh! the joy of it “No Rubbing laundry help now obtainable from all stores at Is per packet, containing sufficient for weekly family washings. The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SITARLAND’S. Moro freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed high est strength and purest quality. Larger botllo—lower price.

Just arrived a large consignment of tomatoes, plums, nectarines, apples <>te. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd. Phono. No. 2.—Advt