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Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1920, Page 2

The Chief Postmaster advised that tlie Wiiliine’s mails at Christchurch this morning with the West Coast express. Mr P. F. Jeffreys, resident’ engineer for the Westland section of the Railways has been transferred to Wanganui and will be succeeded by Mr W. R. Bngge of Ohakune.

The death of Mr Patrick Britt, formerly of Granville took place on Sunday at Grey Hospital. Deceased was 90 years of age, was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and had been fifty years on the Coast.

The coal exported from Greymouth for' the week ending August 21st. 1920, amounted to 2315 tons 8 ewt., made up as follows: Liverpool 81(3 tons 6 cwt; Blackball, 325 toils 17 cwt; Rcefton, 1143 tons 5 cwt. The Westland County Council has accepted the tender of F. Havill and party for the construction of Bruce Road, Ivanieri Forks. The price is £417 10s. The road will be used mainly in connection with the sawmilling industry in that district.

The Westland County Council calls tenders in this issue for Waitoto-Ara-wata ferry, and Cooks river ferry, both in South Westland, and also notifies that the election of Advisory Local Committee for Bruce Bay and Ok urn districts will take place at the. two centres on Saturday, 2nd. October.

The ball in the Town Hall, Rimu, last night, in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi Football Club, drew a large attendance and the gathering passed off very successfully. Excellent music was provided by the Knowles family, dancing being kept up to an early hour. The funds of the Club will benefit to the extent of about £lO as a result.

This morning Messrs Wild and Evans waited on the Chief Postmaster (Mr Stuart) respecting mail matter difficulties referred to by the Wataroa deputation to the League last Friday. Mr Stuart promised to do wliat he could to correct the complaint made which was chiefly in connection with mail matter for the south which came over by the Tuesday service, and was at times delayed at Hokitika or Ross for a week.

Mr Seddon M.P., has received the following letter from 'Sit' Wm. Kerries, Minister of Marine:—“l am in receipt of your letter of the 10th .inst. enclosing a telegram received by you from Mr AV. McCluggage, of Okarito, rearding the urgent need that exists for a vessel to convey stores, etc., to Okarito and Bruce Bay, and your request that steps be taken to despatch a steamer to these ports, is noted and will receive consideration. With a view to this I am directing that urgent enquiries be made and as soon as I am in a position to do so I will write you again on the matter.”

Many friends in this district will hear j with regret of the death at Richmond ' on Saturday last of Mr Charles Fair, after an operation in a private hospital. The deceased, who was a member of the well known Westport family was on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand He was stationed at Hoitika for some years and took an active interest while here in hockey, cricket, football and tennis, proving himself a true sport, and making many friends in the district. When the war came he was in England mid joined up with the forces there serving in Prance. He lias not been in the best of health since his return. He was a single man and about 42 years of

Through long, long years of sickroom service our UNIQUE HOT WATER BAG HAS firmly established its wonderful quality Warms our bed every night. Specify North British UNIQUE. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “N.AZOU.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. 60 doses 1/0. A frettish boy—a wise mother—a bottle of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE-a good dose—h few hours—a well boy.

Mr and Mrs Dennison, of Awatuna, | insert a thanks notice in this issue. The death is announced from Wellington of Mrs Clara Watts, widow of the late Sergt. Major Watts (formerly of Hokitika) who was killed in the war.

After a spell of eleven days oi perfect weather, rain fell last night for some time. The sunshine record for j last week published in this issue is a ‘ very high one.

A dog fight in Revel I Street on Tues- . day, Aug. 17th, was the cause of the appearance, of Frank Cameron at the ; Magistrate’s Court this morning, j charged before Messrs W. Jeffries and H. M. Coulson, Justices, witfi inciting a dog to fight, and with ill-treating a , dog by severely kicking it. After hearing the evidence of F. J. Andrews and Constable Quinn for the prosecution and that of the defendant, the Bench held the charges proved, and inflicted a fine of £l, on the first charge and £5 and costs on the second charge. One week was given to pay the amount in default one month. |

iAt the ’Princess Theatre to-night , there will be a special entertainment in connection with the big bazaar now proceeding there. The bazaar opened very successfully this afternoon the , building being thronged. To-night the fete will continue from 7 o’clock. At . 8 o’clock the curtain will rise on a splendid novelty entertainment arranged by Mrs Stnveley. The final rehearsal was held last night and passed off most promisingly. There is a distinctive variety about the programme, which embraces the latest songs and , choruses and g lieautiful rendition of i the Spring Song. An orchestra consisting of Mrs Houston (piano), Mr , Flowellyn (violin), and Mr Gibbons (flute) will render the accompaniments . Altogether patrons will find it a very charming entertainment. When in ’South Westland the Canter- J bury delegates remarked on the interest the people took in local affairs. One instance particularly had an indelible effect on their minds. A gentleman cycled some 17 miles' to Okarito to meet the visitors and take part in the representations relating to harbor improvements. He had made a study of. the question, and was able to adduce some substantial figures affecting the trade to the port. As all the party did not reach Okarito it was suggested he might make his statement to the full muster of the delegates at Waiho. The suggestion was promptly taken up, and the gentleman set off in the dark on his long cycle ride—another 17 miles to | Waiho. Unfortunately when the half the distance' wa s negotiated his bicycle broke down, and he had to walk the remainder of the distance. He reached liis destination just at the close of the j deputation, but his feat was recognised 1 with hearty applause, and the business : was reopened for him to make his state- j ment, which he did for the interesting j information of the delegates. j

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Chenpest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W.

McLean’s Store, Kuinara Junction.— Advt.

Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2. —Advt.

Suva aud certain, WADE’S WO!; ’ 1 FIGS. Children like I hem.

Advance showing of spring fashions. Tastefully designed models in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowers and sports coats—all of the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s. —Advt. Tan bains are easily dirtied, but this can be quickly got ovor if you use "TANQI..” It cleans, polishes and preserves