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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1921, Page 2

Members of the local tire brigade aie now in practice fop the resumption of the annual competition of New Zealand brigades which is to take place in a few weeks time.

Summer footwear foi| ladies are. dainty yet strong. White court shoes 20s, white derbvs 28s od, patent leather courts from 27s fid, glace courts from 32s fid, glace derby shoes from 25s at The N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The Municipal elections throughout the Dominion , will take place this year in April next. It. is stated already that there will he some fresh blood in the field for the Hokitika Council, and that it is quite likely suffi cient interest will be taken in the election to bring about a poll of tile ratepayers.

For the week ended noon on Monday 22 eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District as follows:—North Canterbury: Diphtheria 10, tuberculosis 6, pneumonia 1, poliomyelitis 3, varicella 1. Grey : Tuberculosis 1.

The Tourist Department has had a record season this year (says the Wellington “Post”). All the branch offices have been kept extremely busy, and all the tourist resorts have been taxed to the uttermost. The patronage of these placed has been chiefly by New Zealanders. who also are utilising the services of the Tourist Department tor bookings to a greater extent than previously. The number of overseas visitors has not been great, though on the Department’s visitors’ books can be seen a fair sprinkling of the names of worlds’ tourists. Australia has contributed most of the overseas visitors, and there has been evidence that the prewar popularity of New Zealand’s beauty and health resorts amongst Australians is again reviving. This year the West Coast lakes have been extensively patronised.

A strange accident happened to a young lady while she was riding a horse across a bridge at Invercargill a few days ago. When a part of the bridge bad been passed in safety, the bind feet of the horse suddenly disappeared through the planking, and the' animal continued to disappear until it occupied a precarious position of suspension between the river and the bridge. Fortunately the rider was able to dismount and, together with the horse, she became the centre of attraction for a laige number of picnickers who quickly gathered from all directions. Once an axe was procured, a few strokes were sufficient to cut through the planks and free the animal, which, after swimming a little way down stream, made its way up the bank. The horse received a nasty gash across the forehead and several cuts on its hindquarters. The chief reason why buy 11.8. suits is because it is an established fact our suits give the best satisfaction. Mark these for value! Men’s sac suits in light and med. grey (a splendid line) Co 12s 6d ; other lines £5 15s, £5 17s 6d, £(> 6s at The New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A social and dailce will bfe held in the Public Hall, Rimu, on Friday evening next, Jan. 14th, a welcome home to Mr Jack Comport. Admission free. —Advt. The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Haddock of Ilerepo took place yesterday to Ross cemetery. There was a large following of mourners, who came from all parts of the district. The Rev Father Eccleton conducted the services at St. Patrick’s Church and the graveside.

The Westport Trotting Club’s midsummer meeting yielded a profit of £915. .The takings for the meeting were an increase of £69G 5s fid over the previous yeair’s meeting. The tea rooms under the capable management of Airs T. McKonio, gave a profit of £G4. l’he sum of £25 was voted to the’ Soldiers Memorial Fund.

Great summer sale commencing Saturday, .Tan 15th, at McGruer’s. Owing to large stocks and the falling market, our prices have been- clipped down to unprecedented low prices and in many instance to below cost prices. Our liargains are now unapproachable and unbeatable. Look out for big price list to circulate through this newspaper. McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt,

The Chairman of the Okarito Racing Committee (Air James Donovan), writes:—In connection with the very successful race meeting in Okarito which was held on December 28th, thepublic were entirely satisfied with all the arrangements, but as tile local owned horse “Separtor” won, and the time taken by three independent persons was I minute 46 seconds for a mile carrying 11.10, the Committee have decided to have distances on the Okarito course re-measured, and the result made public in case of any doubt.

The death took place on Sunday at his residence, Lower Broadway, of Air Stewart Alonteith, the well-known brewer of Reefton. Deceased was a native of Newton Stewart, Co. Tyrone, Ireland, and left there when a youth of nineteen for Melbourne, when after a short stay he proceeded to Otago, when the rush set in to the goldfields there. After working at Wetherstonos and other well-known alluvial fields lie came to Hokitika on the outbreak of the rush, and after following up most of the new finds finally settled down in Reef-

ton, where he eventually became proprietor of the Phoenix Brewery, which he successfully carried on for a number of years. His demise took place at Hie age of 79. Deceased leaves a widow and family, the latter Airs E. Nalir and Airs (Dr) Alonson, of Westport;; Miss Alarion, and two sons, AVilliam and Charles.

Yesterday saw another large exodus from the West Coast by the overland train, about 250 passengers landing from it at Otira. However, about a .score of these were prevented flrom going any further, owing to the coach accommodation being overtaxed. Doubtless the fact of the Coast racing carnival concluding on Saturday was responsible for a good many leaving yesterday for Canterbury, and in view of this it is a pity that there wore not more coaches available. Quite a considerable quantity of luggage destined for the City of the Plains was to he seen at Otira as tile Coast train left about 7 o’clock last evening. There were about 100 passengers for the West Coast carried over the Gorge yesterday. The delay, however, was due to the large number travelling to Canterbury, several coaches not- reaching Arthur’s Pass from Otira until much later than usual. The last coach for Otira did not get away from the Pass till after 4.30 p.m.

Buy travelling goods at the H.B. Our travelling goods are full of quality, they are good all through. Attache cases os lid to 16s fid, suit eases 25s to 90s, leather brief bags 26s fid, 27s fid, 28s fid; also Colonial travelling rugs in stock at The N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

All those in favour of using GOLDEN RULE Soap as a lever for lifting the world into thrift and harmony are requested to confer with local storekeepers.

Don’t sav just Garden hose. Say NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE. Then the dealer will know you know the world’s best. Doesn’t kink, and lasts longest NO RUBBING Laundry Help is the best scientific preparation for washing clothes clean without injury. Is packet does seven weekly washings.—Win. Perry and Co., Ltd., wholesale agents for No Rubbing.

A great array of Xmas gift goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s. Call early.—Advt.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. The finest remedy for that prevalent complaint—worms.

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