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Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1921, Page 2

The Chief Postmaster advises that the mails which left Wellington on 30th December per s.s. Surrey, arrived in London on 21st Feb. A meeting of the IVest Coast Industrial Ambulance Association will be held in the Hospital Board rooms, Hokitika, to-morrow (Friday) eveningj at 7.30 o’clock. All members are requested to attend. The funeral of tlie late Mr Patrick Feeney took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of mourners including many from the country?" The services at St Mary’s Church and the cemetery were conducted by the Rev Father O’Sullivan.

: The Hokitika Borough Council is inviting applications for the position of Overseer at a salary of £2O per month. j A meeting of the Ross Returned Soldiers’ Association will be held on feat urday next at 8 p.m. sharp, at the Fire Brigade Hall, Ross. The funeral of the late Mr James O. Tiddy of Blue Spur, took place yesterday afternoon. The Rev Purchas conducted the services at All Saints Church and the graveside.

Men’s colonial wool tweed trousers 23/6, best make in denims 13/6 to 16/6. Men’s Sac suits £5/12/6, and £5/17/6. Boys shorts 9/3 per pair at the N.Z. Cloth ing Fa ctory.—A dv t.

flic mails per ferry steamer made a close connection with the West Coast express this morning, it being necessary to send them on by motor car from Christchurch to catch the train.

A meeting of the Kiwi Football Club takes place in th e Supreme Hall 10-mor-row evening at 7 o’clock. All membeis and intending members are requested to be present.- Business important.— Advt.

Men’s Band shirts all sizes 8/9 and 9/11. Ever remember that “H. 8.” shirts are decidedly attractive and excellently made. Investigate! N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

(lev F. Rule, Superintendent of the Presbyterian social service work, is on a visit to the Coast in the interest of the orphanage under his care. He atrivod in Hokitika last, night and will be lie re for a few days, taking both the services in St. Andrews Church on Sunday, when retiring collections will bo taken up to supplement other contributions lie may receive.

Orr Bros’ large Leyland lorry made a smart run to Hari Hari yesterday with a load of furniture, intending to bring back a* load of cheese, Hut owing to the shipping trouble the factory manager was notified not to forward further supplies of cheese for the present. The lorry returned to Ross with a load of sleepers, and to Hokitika with a miscellaneous load. There was no difficulty experienced in crossing the Wailaha ford, and despite the size of the lorry it negotiated the narrow portions of the main south road without any difficulty.

Tho work of putting in the foundation for the Westland war memorial on Cass Square is to begin very s.iortlv now. When tho Prime Minister was here last week, Mr Massey was asked about cement , for the work, and tlio Hoard of Trade lias keen requested to allocate the necessary supply. It is hoped to have tho foundation of the memorial and the memorial pillar with the names of the fallen engraved, in position on Anzae Day, and the balance of t.ie cenotaph will lie completed during the year, tho fluted pillars from Europe being expected to arrive now in a few months’ time. A “Back to Maryborough” (Victoria) movement has been launched, and is being strongly organised. The celebrations will begin on Saturday, April 23, and terminate on Saturday, April 30, the programme for the week consisting of Anzae Sports, carnivals and gymkhanas. Entertainments will be held every night. All former residents are requested to forward their names to the secretaries, when an invitation will lie immediately posted to them. The joint secretaries arc* Messrs T. P. Richards and J. L. Drew, “Advertiser” Office, Maryborough. Vic-

lona. The British flag—the Red Resign—has been hoisted hy two divers nearly 100 ft below the surface of the sea in Swanson Bay (British Columbia), on the flagstaff of the sunken s.s. Prince Rupert, which is now being salved, reports theft Victorian (8.C.) correspondent of the “Daily Mail.” One diver bent the colours to the halyards and slowly hoisted tneni, while his mate stood at the salute nearby, and sent to the surface, through the telephone eonnee ted with his .helmet, the strains of the National Anthem. Many a ship has gone down with her colours flying, but it will be the feat of the salvage company raising the Prince Rupert to bring the vessel to the surface with the British flag mast-headed. The Bluff correspondent of the “Southland News” records an unusual and very nearly fatal accident which befell Mr Abner Russell whilst endeavouring, with some companions, to catch horses on Ruapuke Island last Sunde.v. The horses were driven into a corner of the paddock, and, to avoid contact with their heels, Mr Russell got through the fence to approach them. One horse endeavoured to jump the fence, but became entangled in the barbed wire which' surmounted it, causing a large portion to be torn irom the posts. The horse bolted away, and the wire caught Mr Russell across the throat, inflicting a gash which extended almost from ear to ear. His companions rendered first aid, and brought him to Bluff with the utmost despatch, whore he was attended by Dr Toramce, and is now progressing favourably. Had the wound been a very little deeper, the jugular vein and windpipe would have been ruptured.

A soda- fountain on a tea-tray—you can make Soda Water in a moment with ,a Sparklet iSyphon. Bulbs, B or O, now procurable from all Dealers. Sing, women, sing to your heart’s content ,for washboard slavery has gone for ever, thanks to NO RUBBING Laundry Help. Is packet does seven weely washings.—Mrs J. Mcßeath, agent for “NO RUBBING.” Motor Bus and Truck Proprietors all over New Zealand declare solidity for NORTH BRITISH SOLID TRUCK TYRES. All British, with 10,060 miles

guarantee. If your Sparklet Syphon is out of order send for new Rubber Washers and enclosing three-pence in stamps tor postage. Bulbs now procurable all Dealers. Sharland and Co., Ltd.,Wellington. Visit the great clearing sale, prices are right down. You get the best value, up to date goods, and genuine bargains. Wp. are constantly readjusting our prices to conform with the falling markets. Keeping abreast of the times is our business. Our -low prices are the reason for our wonderful growth. Call anil see tlio fresh bargains.—McGruer and Co, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

The funeral of the late Mrs Sarah Dixon took place yesterday morning. The Rev Dr Holloway was the officiating Minister. A large mob of lambs, about 1200 in number is now on the way up from South Westland, and will be sent across to Canterbury for the market there. Messrs Robinson and Son of the Hokitika Motor Garage, have vacancies for two or three people for a motor run to Franz Josef glacier to-morrow or Saturday. Apply at once.— Advt. Unders for men are to hand in the finest to the heaviest weaves at the “H. 8.” Men’s Singlets 5/6 to 12/6, underpants 4/6 to 12/6, also the famous pink underwear and flannels at vhe N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. In this issue the Fire Brigade expresses its.thanks to Mr Pollard and all others connected with the benefit entertainment and dance last night, which will result in a substantial sum, that has been devoted towards the expenses of the team for Napier who left this morning overland. The annual national Irish concert will he held in the Princess Theatre on 16tli March this year. A most attractive and talented progrannffe is in hand and the concert promises to be equally successful to those of the past. Fuller particulars will appear later. —Advt. The Opera House lias been put in first class order for the Chautauqua season which opened to-day. This morning the visiting members of the company attended at the schools and gave short addresses to the scholars which were greatly enjoyed by the pupils. Later, the visitors were motored to Lake Kanieri, returning in time for the entertainment at the Opera House, when there was :i very large attendance. All the essential to goodness and long-service will he found in "H. 8.” footwear. Ladies Glace Court shoes from 32/6, Ladies patent Courts from 34/6, Derby shoes from 20/-. Men’s split shooters 32/6, also whale back and greenhide shooters in stock at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Rev. Father O’Sullivan who for over the past 12 months lias been in charge of the parish of St. Mary’s Hokitika, lias received notice that he lias been appointed parish priest in charge of Lyttelton. On next Monday evening in St. Mary’s Club Rooms the parishioners will tender him a farewell social and presentation. It is announced that Rev. Father Aubry, S.M., has been appointed as Hector of the Marist Order’s New Zealand Seminary at Greenmeadows iti Hawke’s Bay and will enter on bis new duties next monith. Father La CVoix has been appointed to the charge of the Wairoa parish in Hawke’s Bay and Father McGrath has been appointed assistant in Wanganui parish. We regret to report the death of Mr Walter Tainui, youngest son of Mrs Tnimii and the late Mr John Tainui, of Arahura Pah, which took place at Wellington yesterday after a short illness. Deceased who was a native of Aia' - lira and 23 years of age, was engaged on the staff of the Public Trust Office. He was ill at the time of his lathers death a few days ago. The remains are being brought to Arahura for interment. , The Fire Brigade benefit entertainment given by Mr Tom Pollard last evening at the Princess Theatre, proved a decided success. There was a large attendance and the capital programme I submitted by Mr Pollard proved most | enjoyable. After the pictures a very j successful dance was held in the Su- : preme Hall, excellent music; being j given by the Royal Orchestra. Prior I to the pictures, the Town Band played a number of selections. A meeting of the Excelsior Football ! Club will be held in Keller’s sample I room this (Thursday) evening at 7 o’clock ,and a full attendance of members and intending members is requested, as business is to appoint two delegates to the Southern Division.—Advt. Pure, piquant, and low in price— SAARLAND'S VINEGAR, Made from the best malt and sugar. Used for ihe best tables.

Tomatoes! Tomatoes arriving. A consignment of 150 half-cases, Nelson tomatoes. Price 7s to 8s 9d, according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No. 2.—Advt. Hundreds of thousands of motorists acclaim the unquestioned superiority of CLINCHER CROSS TYRES, under all load and climatic conditions. All garages can supply.