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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1919, Page 2

The Public Trustee inserts a notice in this issue in reference to the estate of the late Henry de Bakker, of Ross, miner. Messrs M. Houston and Co. announce particulors of the entries for their Kokatari store stock sale on Friday nex at noon. Telegraphic communication with Christchurch was interrupted this morning about 9 o clock, and a day had not been renewed. There was a stoppage, therefore, in the receipt of cables and telegrams. Messrs M. Houston and Co., announce the sale by auction on Thursday next at 2.30 p.m. on the premises Fitzhcrbert Street, of the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr. J. Jarman, who is giving up housekeeping. Mr J. It. Kennedy, (manager) advises from Sydney :-“Tho Kennedy Company intend visiting Hokitika shortly and .will bring along a splen did company of new artists. M e have just finished a record tour of-Queens land.”

The bowling match arranged to take place at Greymouth on Saturday afternoon was postponed shortly before the train left Hokitika owing to the unfavourable weather outlook. This was lucky as heavy rain set in an hour later and continued most of the afternoon.

There was a change in the weather on Saturday and in the afternoon steady rain well which continued during the night a northerly gale blowing. Tli e weather yesterday was unsettled there being frequent showers with a strong gale°from the south-west. Last night the rain continued at intervals and today was unfavourable for the holiday. There was a small fresh in the river yesterday as a result of the rain, while the gale* brought up a heavy sea. The “go-slow” policy, whether intentional or otherwise, was strongly in evidence on Saturday last in connection with the arrival of trains Hi Hokitika. The train due to arrive at 935 a.m. did not arrive till after ton o’clock and the train duo at 2.40 p.m arrived at 3.15 p.m., and the 8.40 p.m. train, arrived about 10 p.m. As a result of the late arrival of the lattei train, the train to Ross, due to leave at 9 p.m., did not leave till nearly 10.15 p.m., and the outward Grey train was similarly late.

A conference between members of the executive of the Coal-mine Owners’ Association and the Miners’ Federation was held at the suggestion of M.inister of Mines, at Wellington on Friday, when a settlement of the trouble was arrived at on the following terms:— “In, view of it being conceded by the New Zealand Miners’ Federation that the action of the men which caused their dismissal at Blackbill was a mistake on their part, in regard to the agreement existing, and, thorefoie, their dismissal did not amount to any sense of victimisation, as has been publicly alleged, the . Blackball Company agrees to reinstate the dismissed miners as from Monday next, 17th inst.’ The death of Mr .William Glen of Runanga took place at the Grey River Hospital on Saturday evening. Deceased was a native of Western Australia and 46 years of age. He was well-known in the Reef ton district, having worked on the railway between Cronadun and Recfton before coming to Runanga. He recently carried on the occupation of coal miner and was highly reaped ed. He leaves a widow (nee Miss Mary Spencer, daughter of Mr J. Spencer, of South Beach, Grcymouth), and five young children. Hie many friends of the bereaved widow and family will extend their deepest sympathy to them in their trouble. The funeral took place this afternoon.

It is ■announced .says the “Press that the Government intend that the result of the referendum next month shall not be made public until all the votes are in end counted. An opinion b v the Solicitor-General is mentioned as the Government’s authority for this unusual course of action, but the nature of his opinion and the considerations which have weighed with him are not explained. The Act directs' the returning officers to transmit the results to the Minister of Justice as soon ns possible, and the Minister is to gazette the final result as soon as he has received all the returns, including those forwarded by the returning officers for the soldiers in Britain and Europe. But, this does not mean, surely, that progress returns must not be printed. In the past the public has been supplied with progress returns m the case of Parliamentary elections, and we are bound to say that we can see no good reason why unofficial returns cannot be made available for the public on the morning after the poll. . Just arrived a largo consignment of tomatoes, plums, nectarines apples etc. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd. Phone. No. 2.—Advt . ’Xmas cheer for tlmfty housewives; “No Rubbing’ ‘ Laundry Help now obtainable from all stores at Is per packet containing sufficient for seven weekly family washings.

Read the licensing poll notice in our i first page. It should interest you. i A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held to-morrow j at- 3 p.m. A meeting of Returned Soldiers u ill j be held at the Overseas Club at 8 p.m. on Wednesday next. Business important. —Advt. Up to Feb. 25tTi last there bad been 1135 applications for the return of soldiers in priority to their normal sequence. Of these 515 have been otherwise dealt with, <ty recmmicndiiig discharge in Great Briiain, etc. These ' particulars are exclusive of cases now in course of investigation in the hands of the District Commissioners. At Greymouth on Saturday evening in a lazy-stick contest, A. Beban defeat|ed Shannon with three wins and one loss. In the liglit-weiglit boxing' contest, Frank O’Neill of Runanga, defeat. ! ed Allan Maxwell, of Wellington (formi er light-weight champion or New Zea. ! land), the latter being knocked out in. ! the third found.

With the Main Body men returning overland to-morrow, there should be a very, large gathering at the Town Hall on Wednesday night to accord the men and their comrades who have reached here earlier, a right royal reception. A special programme is being organised and several interesting speeches will be made. -Music will assist to enliven the proceedings, and subsequently the men will be entertained at supper at the Overseas Club.

The death of Mr James Dunn an old

and highly respected resident of the Kokiri district took place at Greymouth yesterday. The late Mr Dunn who was 72 years of age and a native of County Tyrone, Ireland was a pioneer of the West Coast and in his younger days was a well-known athlete having be a successful wrestler here for several years. For the past twenty years he had resided at Ivokiri. He leaves a wid ow and a grown up family' of five daughters and five sons. The Westport Races on Saturday were spoilt by boisterous weather. A gale of wind raged untiLthe Cup was run, and then the rain came down in. torrents and spoilt what otherwise would have been a record meeting. Money was plentiful and speculation, was brisk at the totalisator until the conditions became so bad that the people left the course. The rain ceased for about half an hour just at the time when the sixth race came on foY decision, and the totalisator recorded just on £IOOO, but immediately this race was over, the rain poured down harder than ever, and in the last race the horses were just walked on to the course and started right away, the totalisator being unable to do business owing to tickets, stamps, and everything else used in the operations being literally soaked. The Hokitika con-

tingent of racehorses that went to Westport had a day out, winning no fewer than four out of five galloping races. Charlie Wasley, the well-known jockey roue the four. Mr Adamson’s Lady Middleton won the Cup and the last’ race, while the other winners were Hokitika and Gallupin. As you walk along the street you meet men who by a certain distinction —perhaps hard to exactly define—seem lifted above the ordinary. This has a, good deal to do with the way they are tailored. Clothes may not make a man, but they do make or mar bis appearance. Most men like to have a suit in Class A., but not every one cares, or can afford to pay 7,8, 9, or 10 guineas for it. However, a large number of readers of this paper have found that they can get the best all wool materials, the most fashionable cut, a*d comfortable fitting, well finished suit made to measure by mail for 7os, 85s, 95s 105 s, 110 s. They sec nothing in any suit costing £2 more to cause them any envy. If conflcting claims confuse you when you are about to order your suit—bold fast to this thought—that the joint judgment of working men, business men, farmers, and professional men, speaking from experience, is thaUthe suits turned out by John 11. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch by mail are a triumph of what can be done by selling direct from the workroom at a small margin of profit over cost of production. The quality of the cloth is guaranteed and selection can be made from 50 patterns. These will be sent with a wonderful simple measurement form on receipt of your address. Write to-night; 12 months hard wear will vindicate your highest expectations. Money refunded for any cause of the dissatisfaction. —Advt. Every day the popularity of McGruer and Co. Half Price Sale increases, and our end of season Bargains find enthusiastic purchasers. We have gone over stocks again and made further reductions. It would be a simple matter for us to bold 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, McGruer and Co. Greymouth.—Advt. Keep up your mileage hut reduce your tyre bill—fit Clincher Cross Car ’lyres t fhoy’re used on the Weston? Front — the siinroine test. r, 'rv one set.. Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS —sure and certain. Price Is fid.