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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1921, Page 2

Mr F. Coll.ver notifies that from February 12th the laundry will be closed on Saturdays from noon till 7 p.m.

Here are n few of the bargains at Stephens Bros, sale, ladies costumes in tweed and gabardine and serge, from 30s, 50s, to 90s. One only cream serge costume, 90s. Inspection invited.

A number of Coasters visited Christchurch for the week-end to witness the summer race meeting at Riccarton on Saturday when some of the local owners—Greymouth and Hokitika—had entrants competing.

From to-day the Refreshment Department of the N.Z. Government Railways is taking over the control and management of the public refreshment rooms at Arthur’s Pass, A special staff will be installed to conduct the rooms on regulation lines. When the through railway journey is established, Arthur’s Pass will continue to he the stopping place both ways for lunch and refreshments, and in this respect will become an important station.

Tho oustide work at both ends of fhe Otira tunnel is proceeding very slowly. At the Otira end the site for the Power Station is being levelled adjacent to the hotel. Nearby th 0 permanent railway station is to he built as also over forty houses to he erected, as dwellings for the railway employees. This work judging by the progress so far in hand and the few men employed is likely to be long drawn out, and will hold up the final completion of the work so that the tunnel may he effectively operated. On Saturday Mr W. J. Butler (Chairman) and Mr D. J. Evans (clerk) of the Westland Electric Power Board were the guests of the Canterbury Progress Leaguo in tbe visit to Lake Coleridge where tho Hon Minister of Public Works was formerly interviewed by the Leaguo regarding speeding up power installation. There was a great gat.ierin of Canterbury local bodies arranged for, motor transport for some 700 representatives having been provided. The gathering was quite a notable one.

The heavy passenger traffic over the hills to and from Canterbury “Last week, although the recognised -ioliday traffic is passed the traffic continued quite abnormal, and tested the coaching accommodation to the fullest extent. The growth of thjs traffic gives an impressive idea of the inter-com-munication which will result when in the long-lost railway traffic is possible east and west. The mistake of not making the tunnel a double track will soon be obvious according to all appearances. “The THINKERS Pictorial Exercise Books are having a distinctly refining ye flue nee on New Zealand school children

A nfitice of intention to iipply fhr ii'tt Order of discharge in bankruptcy appears in this issue. I Mr W. L. Joyce will direct McLean’s Orchestra for the next three wdbks, com- „ mencing to-morrow evening.

The Town Clerk notifies that the dog tax for the year is now payable, the fee being 10s, with 2s 6d for cattle dogs. A notification in connection with the valuation of mining property in the County of Westland appears in this issue. The many friends of Mr John Burns, formerly of Kanieri, will regret to hear of the death of bis wife, which took place at Wellington. All round benefits for everybody. Great Stock-taking Sale at the Hokitika Novelty Bazaar commencing Saturday January 29th. for one week only. Every article reduced.— Advt.

A Dunedin correspondent states that the agreement under which the coalminers -are working throughout New Zealand expires at the end of next month. The miners have not yet presented their new demands, hut it is anticipated that, following the example of the Australian miners, they will claim a five-day week and a six-hour day.

The “Gazette” contains a notification that the Minister of Customs has authorised Collectors of Customs to grant permits for the exportation through the Post Office to any destination of butter in tins not exceeding two pounds weight. Application must he made to the Collector of Customs at the nearest port. The tw<, rinks selected to represent Hokitika Bowling Club at the West Coast tournament at Greymouth next week, are practising regularly each evening against each other and some good games have resulted. On Saturday afternoon there was a smaller attendance than usual, but the green was playing excellently, in spite of tho early morning rain. A dainty afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Pilkington and H. A. Thompson.

The following players will form the Australian team to tour New Zealand, the team arriving at Wellington on February 3rd, —O. P. A. Ratclieff, Dr J. Bogle, A. Kippax and E. L. Waddv (N.S.W) P. Hornibrook (Queensland), A. W. Lampard, H. Iremonger A. E. Liddicutt, A. G. Moves and V. S. Ransford (Victoria), L. Pellew and V. Richardson, (South Australia), with T. Howard as manager.

Under the new Counties Act, which comes into force on April Ist 1921, it is provided that where the capital value of a rating district in a county is less than two-fifths of the capital value of all the ratable property in such county the council may declare all such rating districts to he dissolved and lie merged into the county. Some counties purpose taking action under the new Act in the direction indicated,

The infant son of Mr and Airs Jim Alathieson, of Preston Road, Greymouth, had a very narrow escape from drowning yesterday evening. The child, who is only 18 months old, was in the (•company of a number of other children, and by some means, managed to get into the Lagoon at Blaketown. Tim child was rescued after a complete immersion of about ten minutes, by the plucky action of Aliss Alay Hill, and after artificial resuscitation was used, recovered.

An unfortunate accident happened to the racing mare Recorder, recently purchased for 1:70 by Mr A. Delia, of Alutaimii. A Jersey bijll broke into tlie yard where the mare was feeding, and gored her severely under the flunk. The wound was a long one, and required about twenty stitches. The incident is regrettable as Air Delia, who is a good sport, purchased the mare with the object of trying for the honour of winning the' first Watnron Cup. It is now almost certain the mare will not he fit to race at the AVataroa fixture.

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

All housewives who like to have the best on their tables use SHARLAND’S VINEGAR. Brewed from pure malt and sugar. Some housewives prefer darning hubby’s socks instead of playing the violin while NO RUBBING Laundry Help does the weekly washing. Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. Regular use is assured by its splendid condition always. No leaking. All hardwaremen. Smiling gardens and smiling gardeners, wherever North British Garden Hose is used. A’cars of solid satisfaction. All ’ubbe • and hardware stores.