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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1920, Page 2

The Wahine missed connection with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Samples of the Koiterangi coal deposit' may be seen at the County Office. Particulars of a visit made to the outcrop yesterday, appear in this issue. The Waitaha -Co-Operative Dairy Factory Coy Ltd., are invi.ting applica-

*/ «' —J * O tions for an assistant for the Factory, at £4 per week and usual allowances. Applications close on 30th Sept. The'sporting scribe in the Grey Star writes: ‘“The sports that comprise the West! ap'd Racing Club are noted for a spirit of progress, for under their guidance the sport in Hokitika has increased by jeaps and bounds during the past ten years, until they are now practically the leading body as far as a distribution of stake money goes on the West Coast." Men! When thinking about your new suit we want you to first of all, icall to the :H.B. arf.d examine the famous A. Grade Sac Suits, you will then be convinced of their, goodness. These suits are perfectly cut and finished and, the quality surpasses all others. A Grade tailored ready for service suits from £7 10s. Men’s 2-garment suits 95/- to £5/10/- at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. The two guns in front of the Government Buildings sepf po Hokitika as war trophies, have been mounted on a concrete bed, and will he painted immediately,- A tablet- will detail that the war trophies were captured in France by the New Zealand Division, 1918. The surroundings are being laid off as a neat grass plot, with ornamental flower beds. When this work is completed the front of the building will wear an attractive appearance, and should become one of the beauty .spots of the town.

Tlie Rugby representative match ai Christchurch on Saturday between Wellington and_ Canterbury was marked by an extraordinary series of accidents in the second spell. Six men were forced to- retire through injuries—A. M’Leod and E. Fitzgerald, of the Canterbury team, and W. O’Sullivan, H. E. Nicholls, W. Malin and J. M’Cabe of the Wellington team. M’Cabe Avas the only one to suffer serious injury. He brojke a small bone in his ankle, and was not able to return to Wellington' on Saturday night. The accidents were due to the hard state of the grouijd. There was no suspicion af any time of rough play. The Railway Department announced some time ago that owing to shortage of rolling stock, tenders were to bo called abroad for 25 locomotives and 2500 waggons. These were to be additional to the locomotives- and waggons that could be built by private firms in this country, or by the Railway workshops. Several tenders have been received for the supply of the 25 locomotives, and it is understood, although the contract has not yet been made, that the order will not go outside the Empire. One tender at least was received from the United States. The money involved is in the neighbourhood of £300,000. * y An appeal has been made by the Women’s Benevolent Committee for left-off clothing and boots for children and adults. They are disappointed at no response and they now further appeal .as these garments are urgently needftd. Kindly leave them with ,Mrs Wood, lower Re veil St.—Advt. Ladies new Morette Underskirts in navy, black, saxe and helio; prices 16s 6d to 27s 6d each. New range Duchess sets 4s lid to 10s 6d at McGruer and Co’s leading drapers, Hokitika.

A long night dance will be held in Kanieri Public Hall to-morrow (Friday) night, when the committee will take the opportunity to farewell Air and Mrs W. Burroives.—Advt. Tenders are invited in this issue for j the erecting of 2J miles of fencing and ■ clearing of about 55 chains of fence line at Waimunga, Grey Valley. Ten- , ders close on October Bth with Mr G. S. Dalgliesh, Fields Instructor, Hokitika. The Manager of the N• Z. Clothing Factory left this morning for Dunedin for the purpose of selecting new season’s goods from the big H.B. Warehouse in Dunedin. Mir Mackay of , Chrischurch Branch will relieve Mr Cleary for 10 days.

There will be a double attraction on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon. At 2 p.m. the kicking competition by members of the Diggers Football Club will he decided, and then the lteefton and Hokitika school hoys will play their game. Interest in both events should assure a. good attendance, and the public should remember that the gate will be devoted to the schools playing. The Westland County authorities notify in this issue that the electoral rolls for each Riding of the County will come into force at 5 o’clocqk in the afternoon of Wednesday, October 6tli. All persops who pay their arrears of rates prior t 0 the hour and day mentioned will he entitled to enrolment, , and may vote at approaching polls in I November, which includes the election ofMiine members to the County Coun- | eil, also representatives of the Hoki--1 tika Harbour Board and the Westland ' Hospitals and Charitable Aid Board, as also the loan proposals affecting a roadmaking plant.

This week Mr and Mrs H. Butland of Gibson Quay celebrated their silver wedding. On Tuesday evening a number of friends were entertained at the Overseas rooms,, where there was a very pleasant gathering. During the evening Mr Evans took the opportunity on behalf of those present and of absent friends of expressing the good wishes of all to Mr and Mrs Butland and family. Mrs Butland’s .splendid social and patriotic work was referred to, and Air Butland’s prowess in the field of sport, particularly the credit and renown he had brought to Hokitika by his fine record as a footballer and a sportsman generally, was mentioned by the speaker. Alusical honors were -accorded the hosts, who were the recipients of many tokens of regard and esteem from relatives and friends of the district.

John Oliver Howson, farmer, Harewood Road, Christchurch, aged 53, met his death under unusual circumstances shortly after 7 a.m. on Alonday. The deceased apparently set out to carry half a bag of grass-seed across the yard, and being in poor health, sat on the edge of a tank, which had been cut down for use as a trough, to rest, with the bag on his knees; It is surmised that he overbalanced and fell backwards into the tank, the bag of seed slipping on to his chest and head and preventing him from rising. The body was found with the knees crooked over the edge of the tank, in which there was about two feet of water. Air Howson leaves a widow and daughter. An inquest was held by the Coronei, All !S. E. McCarthy, who returned a verdict that the deceased was accidentally drowned through being pinned under the water by the bag of grass-seed. A meeting of the Hokitika Amateur Boxing Association was held last evening. Present: —Messrs F AlcGregor (chair), }V. Staveley, E. Heenan, N. Tullooh, W. Berry, D. Powell, C. J. Sellers, G- Shaw, apd D. Dee (Hon. Secretary). Air J. Morgan’s Absence was apologised for. The inward c“orrespondenep was read arid received. Alepsrs T, -Stuart, Wm Johnson and A. Woplhpuse were elected members of the Association, Air M. H- Houston was added to the Committee. It wap resolved to hold an amateur toumnniept on Saturday, the 9th October, which promises to he 'a great success, as big entries are assured from Kokatahi and Kumara and Otira districts. Air J. Breeze junr. kindly offered a medal, which was received with thanks. If possible it is intended to hold one 6-round bout. Prices of admission were fixed at ss, Bs, and 2s. There being no further business the meeting closed with the usual vote of thunks to the chair, UNIQUE HOT WATER RAGS are scientifically constructed. The high grade plantaion rubber stands the heat; seams stand the test. The unique stopper never leaks. Look for North British brand on the neck. The new woman is fastidious!” That is why "GOLDEN RULE SOAP” appeals t 0 her. She buys the best, because it lathers freely and is cheapest in the end.

Wonderful relief for chronic dyspepsia is obtained by taking IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. It will do you good. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.

Linoleum! Linoleum! We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advf.

Order by name "NAZQL-” Refuse substitutes. ‘ Nothing like "NAZQL” for routing a cold quickly.