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Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1921, Page 2

It has been decided to hold the Runanga school picnic at the Seven Mile, on Saturday 'week, instead of at Hokitika as previously arranged.

At yesterday’s meeting ol the Grey County Council, it was agreed to retain Thursday as a statutory closing day throughout the county.

The Greymouth Watersiders picnic is to be held' on Cass Square, Hokitika, on Saturday next. The train leaves Gieymouth at 9.30 a.m., the return leaving Hokitika at 5.50 p.m.

It is understood a motor tipping lorry is being sent to Westland to give a public demonstration for the information of members of local bodies and others interested in modern methods of handling road-making material.

Men’s panama hats to be cleared out this week at 9s lid, tuscan straws 8s Od each, children’s straws 2s lid and 3s lid, men’s felts 11s Od at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A contract has been let to Morris Bros, and Howat of Kanieri for the sum of £192 to put a twelve feet wide cutting through “the hill” at the Hokitika raco course, the spoil to be used for forming an inside training track round the course.

It was mentioned by the Chief Commissioner, at yesterday’s sitting of the Westland Lund Board, that land which was included in provisional state forest areas could not be leased as a grazing license by the Board, but was a matter for the Forestry Department to deal with.

The Greymouth Bowling Club will scud down a six rink team (including a rink of colts on Saturday afternoun to play a game for the Ballinger Buckles held by Greymouth. Tho Hokitika team will he as selected last week. The ladies will provide afternoon tea tho day being a general one.

Mr W. Lane, of Marsden, had tho misfortune to have his o-roomed house at Marsden destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. Mr Lane was absent at the time and lost everything, but the clothes he stood up in. T’he house and furniture wore insured. The loss is estimated at £4OO.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of the Income-tax and Special War-tax is in Monday, the 7th. day of February, 1921. The demands will l>e posted from the office of tlio Commissioner of Taxes on or about 31st. January, 1921. It should me noted, however, that individuals whose surnames commence with the lotters I, J, K, N, 0, P will not receive their demands until some days later. In these cases a new due date—viz., 21st. February, 1921—will he fixed under section 127. Additional tax will accrue twentyone days thereafter.

Ladies model hats reduced to lass than cost. Beady to wears all (reduced. SKraw hats from 1/6 upwards. Georgette and Ninon blouses to be cleared at 32/6 each, usual price 47/6 to 75/-. Big cuts in sports coats, skirts and costumes at Solirodors great sale. —.Advt.

CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES give the longest life—wholly reliable in wear. Produced in the largest rubber manufactory in the whole Empire .All garages can supply. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is the purest »pint in the world

r fhe Wakine’s Mails cotinected With tin West Coast express at Christchurch tin's morning.

The meeting of the Westland Electric Power Board, called for this evening has been adjourned until to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8 o’clock at the Town Hall. Ladies’ Lisle and gauze stockings; a

splendid range in fawn, and grey, to be jdbbcd at 4s lid pair, nigger brown Lisle hose to bo 3s lid pair, white Lisle to be 3s 3d, white art isilk ankle hose 4s 6d and 5s 6d, all this week at the ■ N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A reminder is given of the grand ! concert and ball to be held this evening | in the Public Hall, Kanieri. A capital I programme has been arranged for the | concert, and good music for the ball I that'follows. • i Mr W. A. Vcitch, M.P. for Wanganui ! arrived in town last evening from Ross I where he lias been paying a visit of

inspection to the Cedar Creek reefs in | which he is interested. Mr Veitch went

north this morning. ! We regret to record the death of an old resident Mr John Ryan, of Beach Street which took place this morning at Westland Hospital. Deceased was a single man, a native of Cork, Ireland, , 78 years of age, and had resided in Ho- ! Jcitika since the early days, being em--1 ployed on the wharf. : A final reminder is given of the Hard- ! up Social and Dance to be held in the • One Mile Hall, Arahura, this (Thursday) evening. .Everything will he true to the name and the Judicial Committee will inflict the necessary punish--1 mont on any well dressed individual | that may attend. Supper will be pro- ! vided. Prices—Gents 2s, ladies Is.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., has received the following wire from the Hon .). G. Coates, Minister of Public Works .“On Sunday, January 30, 1 will he visiting Lake Coleridge and the Harpei liver diversion, and on Monday will proceed to Otira via Lake Lydon and Cass. On Tuesday, February 1, 1 will proceed by train from Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch.” Mr Seddon will accompany the Minister unless the Racing Commission is visiting Westland at that time. ,

The Hokitika schools excursion to Bake Mahinapua yesterday proved a highly successful outing. As stated vestehday the trains outward took a very large crowd, leaving the town deserted for"the day. T’he train from Ross to Lake Mahinapua also brought a large number of holiday makers from the southern borough. The arrangements made for the supply of hot water, tea. milk and sugar at the Lake were yen satisfactory while tho picnic committee all through the day kept the young folk busy with races and competitions, with silver coins as prizes, much interest and amusement being caused thereby. The holiday makers spread themselves all round' the many beauty spots of the lake. The Lake itself drew large numbers to its waters, and motor launches and other boats carried many across the waters during the day. The excursion train with its crowd of happy people arrived back in town at six o’clock, the outing being voted a highly successful and enjoyable one

Sing, women, sing to your heart’s content ,for washboard slavery lias gone for ever, thanks to NO RUBBING Laundry Help. Is packet does seven weely washings.—Mrs J. Mcßeath, agent for “NO RUBBING.” Great reductions in silks, crepe do chine must go 13/6 per yard, worth 19/6; georgette 9/11 yard; gold embroidered ninon 9/11 yd. only. Aten’s linen collars 1j- oaeb ; Boys underwear 3/- each. All our washing prints sititablo for making shirts 1/6 per yard. These are some of the cash bargains offering at Sehroders great clearing Sale now on.—Advt.

For that horrible run-down feeling take KHAR LAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It refreshes, invigorates and puts new life into yon. Great summer sale commencing Saturday, Jan 15th, at MoGruer’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 bargains aro now unapproachable and unbeatable. Look outi for big price list to circulate through this newspaper. McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.