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Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1920, Page 2

Members of the AJtomobile AssociaUion are again reminded of tbe anmmi meeting at 8 o’clock to-night. ! jyj r H .M. Coulson left last evening for Wellington to attend an important conference of the Dentists’ Association. A reminder is given of the ball m the Town Hall Rimu on Monday evening in aid of the funds of the Diggers’ Football Club. ‘ _ • Whitebait have been caught in small quantities during the past day or two but the price has been of an almost prohibitive nature. The West Coast Amateur golf cham pionship meeting will be played on the Orawaiti links at Westport on V ednesday next and two following days. In the Magistrate’s Court Westport, the claim of C. N. Boult engineer, agaist Westport Harbour Boa,id, f P2OO wa<res alleged to be deficient y P A the Magistrate (Mr Mrnrnsem gave judgment for ptabj tbe amount claimed with costs £l4. The ball to be held in the Three Mile Hall on Monday evening next m aid of the Hall fund, promises to be one of the successes of the season. Very complete arrangements have( been made for the enjoyment of patrons. h supplied by Mrs Lorusch.— A Messrs W. Jeffries and Co will sell by auction in the mart onWednesday next at 11 o’clock, the well-known property if Mr T. Crough senr., situated on Haaieri road, of five acres, with five roomed residence and up-tordate outbuild-, mgs. Full particulars can be obtained ' from the auctioneers. _ .Advance showing of spring fashions, j . tastefully designed models in millinery, ’ art opened for your inspection, at, Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowre and sports coats-all of the very atest. Select early before the pick is •one at Schroder’s.— Advt.

Mr S. E. Clements has seats for two persons to fill a party to Frainz Josef glacier. Early application should be made. To-night at the Westland Opera House, picture lovers will be able to gratify their wishes when the All New Pictures will present a very attractive programme, commencing at 8 o’clock. | The death took place yesterday of an old and highly respected resident of j Nelson “Creek, in the person of Mr J. I Allen. Deceased, who was well-known ■ throughout the district had reached the i age of seventy years. | The following promotions are the results of an examination of cadets of- 65 I Coy. held in the Drill Hall last even- | ing:—Wilson P. It., Wilbraliam S.L'.', i Walker 0.G., Glass C.J., Hutchison 1 D.J., and Pierson C.W.T., to be Cor- ; porals; and Groufsky R. to be Lancej Corporal. i Bee farming is- increasing on the Coast. The number of apiaries in South Westland are being increased, which is an evidence of the success to be made of bee-farming in this district, despite the official objection to. Westland. Ex- | perience seems to prove that the feed qualities of the bush lands are very sa-- ! tisfactory indeed, and increase the over ( plus of honey very substantially. The Inangahua “Times” reports: — The closing down of the Progress and , /’Energetic mines lias been decided upon l by the management, but in both mines a few hands will be kept on to keep „ the various workings in order. This \ has been found necessary owing to the ; scarcity of miners on the field, coupled 1 with the high cost of mining materials. t The death of Mr Edward 'Chapman t of Greymouth took place yesterday after - a long illness. Deceased was horn hi i- Dublin 68 years ago, and at the early - age of 18 left lik native land for New - Zealand. Shortly after his arrival in f the Dominion he came to the West e Coast where he lias resided ever since, x His wife died some 18 months ago. , He leaves three sons, Edward of Westt port,. Arthur of Waipukurau, Les of : . Greymouth; and three daughters Mrs t Dunn of Wellington, Mrs Bradley of f Christchurch, and Miss L. Chapman of Wellington. j Nineteen foreign Governments have r put the stamp of approval, on the m F.W.D. truck. When the first shot k ,was fired in 1914, the F.W.D. was 'f ready, and all through the war fullv performed every demand made upon it. 2 The F.W.D. stands ready to repeat its “ marvellous war record in th© peaceful 0 of the industrial world. Let '* us prove to you the special ability oi ° the F.W.D. its ease of operation, eco,s no my of fuel and tires, long life anc! e small cost of maintenance. Sole *Vesl 5 " ! Coast Agents, Mark Sprot and Co. '* j Wellington. j A very pleasant function took place 0 last evening at the Presbytery wher 1_ i the members of St. Mary’s Choir mei ~ to bid farewell to Mr Jas Downey. Rev Father Sullivan, Messrs Geo. Worming ' ton and F. Groufsky paid a high tri- ■ bate to the worth of their departing s 1 guest as a member of the choir anc 11 j also as a citizen each wishing him < I prosperous career in the profession he j had seen fit to pursue. Mr F. Grout | sky on behalf of the members presentee l ” ‘Mr Downey with an EI.P.N.S. Cigarette 11 ease as an appreciation of the service: J rendered to the choir. Mr Downey suit i ably replied thanking the members foi their handsome gift, lie hoped to returr j and assist them in the near future >r I The members then adjourned and the S toast of the health of their guest was n - honored. The singing of “He's a Jolh Good Fellow” terminated the gathering ie Mr Downey left iby this morning’s cai for Otira.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction. — Advt. Beef, plus Iron, plus Wine —these three great strength-building ingredients, comprise SHARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. Take it regularly and enjoy tiptop health.