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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1921, Page 2

Th e Brunner Miners Picnic Committee insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Tho usual practice game will be held on the Bowling Green to-morrow afternoon. T-iie occasion will be taken to bid good-bye to a departing member. 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.

A former well-known resident of Ross, -Ylr George Edwards, who has been living in YVellington for some time, died recently. He is a brother of Mrs Gagliardi, of Greymouth. A reminder is given of the concert and ball in the Town Hall, Rimu, in aid of a local sufferer. A capital programme lias been arranged for the concert with good music for the ball. The benefit takes plate this (Friday) evening.

A very pretty "wedding was solemnised at St Paul’s Methodist Church Greymuutli, yesterday, Miss Alma Buddy, of Greyniouth, and Mr J. W. Martyn, of Stratford, being the contracting parties. Thp Rev T. J. tVallis was the officiating clergyman, and there wns a large congregation. ' The visiting members of the Chautauqua party here yesterday were afforded the opportunity of seeing Lake Kanieri and later were taken to the Rimu electric power dredge at South Hokitika. Both visits left their impression on tho visitors, who praised what they had seen very Yiighlv. They were also indebted to the kindness of the friends who had made these pleasing breaks in the day’s doings possible.

The general public are notified that business places will he closed on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. to enable attendants to attend Chautauqua. At a meeting of the Excelsior h ootball Club held last evening, J. J. Breeze junr. and G. YY. Maunder were appointed delegates to the Southern Division. Men’s colonial wool tweed trousers 23/6, best make in denims 13/6 to 16/6. Men’s Sag suits £5/12/6, and £5/17/6. Boys sliwrts 9/3 per pair at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Canterbury Hospital Board on YVednesday a letter of the YVestland Hospital Board— asking the Board to contribute the sum of £26 per annum to Dr Bathgate, of Oliva, as a subsidy to enable him to attend the workers at Arthur’s Pass at 10s 6d per visit —was considered, and the Board was recommended to agree to the proposal. The district in question was within the North Canterbury Hospital Board's area.

U,filers for men are to hand in the finest to the heaviest weaves at the “TI B.” Men’s Singlets 5/6 to 12/6.. underpants 4/0 to 12/6, also the famous pink underwear and flannels at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A shrewd but very hoary old trick, was sprung upon a man who professed deafness at the Magistrate’s Court at YY’ellington on Monday, states the ■‘Post.’ - Tfe did not appear to take more than a very casual interest in the evidence called by the police against him, and certainly appeared as if lie did not hoar the witnesses, hut the Magistrate. Mr F. K. Hunt, awoke a gleam of consciousness by asking quietly, “Are you deaf?” “Y’es. sir. answered the man, “very.”

The formation of the new training track on the Hokitika racecourse is proceeding apace. The cutting through the hill is now more than half completed. and for the length of the straight the formation work is well advanced. A considerable amount of drain cutting will have to lie done before the new track is levelled, and thereafter it will he top dressed with sand, ft is hoped to have the formation completed bv Easter, and the remaining work will lie pushed on to have the training track ready for utility purposes hv next racing season. It will be a useful adjunct to the local racecourse and lead to Hokitika becoming established as a, training headquarters for several strings of horses.

All the essential to goodness and long-service will be found in “H.B. footwear. Ladies Glace Court 1 * shoes from 32/6, Undies patent Courts from 34/6, Derby shoes from 25/-. Men's split shooters 32/6, also whale back and green hide shooters in stock at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

At Addington stock sales on YY’ednesday there was a good entry of fat pigs forward, and they met with a good demand. Y’alues were:—choppers £6 to .g 8 10s.; extra heavy baconers £6 10s. to £7; heavy baconers £5 15s to £6 ss; light porkers £3 15s. to £4 ss. ; average price per lb 8d to B',d; heavy porkers £4 10s. to £4 155.; Light porkers £3l 5s to £ t 55.: average price per lb. 10}d to lid. There was a large entry of store pigs, which mot with a good demand. Y’nlues were:—Good stores £3 to £3 9s. ; medium stores £2 10s. to £2 18s.; Small stores £2 is to £2 95.; YV eaners 18s. to 30s. (for good quality).

Another example of the dexterity of the cargo pilferer was discovered in a local warehouse recently (says the “Southland Times”). A case of hoot polish had been delivered, and the ease from outward appearance had not been tampered with in any way. After the first layer of polish had booh removed, the warehouse men found to their astonishment, that the remainder of the case was filled with all sorts of odds and ends to occupy the space originally occupied h.Y the polish. The pilfering had been accomplished neatly, and no sign of it was apparent until the case was opened.

A pretty wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, on YY’ednesday afternoon, when Miss Martha Rugg, second daughter of Mrs Rugg, of Guinness Street, Greymouth, was married to Mr Arthur Stevenson, youngest son of -Ylr and Mrs Stevenson, Reefton. Archdeacon Carr officiated. The bride, who was attended by -her sister (Miss Gladys Rugg) as bridesmaid, wore a gabardine costume handsomely braided, and a small black hat with Oriental trimmings. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaid wore a gabardine aceordeonpleated frock and black hat with floral trimmings. The bride was given away by her brother, Ah C. Rugg. Mr H. YYearno acted as best man. A large number of friends of the young couple were present at the church. After the ceremony tho Wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s mother. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome presents, including several substantial cheques. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a diamond brooch and to the bridesmaid a silver jewel case. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a set of military hair brushes. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mi’s Stevenson left on their honeymoon for Nelson and the Sounds, via Reefton. Their future home will he in lleefton.

A soda fountain on a tea-tray—you can make Soda YVatcr in a moment with ,a Sparklet Syphon. Bulbs, B or O, now procurable from all Dealers. “The THINKERS Pictorial Exercise Books are having a distinctly refining influence on New Zealand school childlen

If your Sparklet Syphon is out of order send for new Rubber YVnshers and Pin, enclosing three-pence in stamps for postage. Bulbs now procurable all Dealers. Sliarland and Co., Ltd.,YVel-

The Salvation Army Band visited Hokitika from Greymoutli last Saturday afternoon and evening, and their collections amounted to £l4 10s. .Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford, electrical engineers and contractors, notify they will be opening in business soon in lie veil Street. At present they may be consulted at the lied Lion Hotel. Mr 11. Mackley of Kokatahi, reports that his store at Ivoiterangi was broken open last night and some goods stolen therefrom. Mr Mackley in another column offers a reward for information leading to the conviction of the offender. This is the second occasion the store has been entered recently. By permission of the Chautauqua -management last night, duiing the interval, Mr Manning of the Workers Educational Association announced there would he a meeting at the Town Hall on Thursday next to found a branch of the Association in Hokitika. He gave a cordial invitaton to all interested in education to attend and support the movement which was foi the betterment of democracy.

•‘Every time wc have a sports meeting we infringe the laws of the land by using a revolver forstarting the events.’ remarked a member at the Palmerston North. Y.M.C'.A. Athletic Club’s meeting. ‘ls the, revolver registered?’ asked another, ft was discovered that the existence of the weapon was unknown officially, and that even if it was registered the club was still liable for using it, The revolver is to be hurried lo the police station at first opportunity (says the ‘‘Mannwatu Times’) and information sought ns to the privilege of using firearms at sports meetings.

The death occurred at Wellington yesterday morning of Mr Maurice O’Connor. 'Hie late Mr O’Connor is well-known on the W est Coast where he resided for a number of years. Arriving in Australia as a young man, (X) years ago. Mr O’Connor spent several years there before embarking for the Otago goldfields. Later attracted by the “lure of the West Coast field be came, on to Greymoutli, where he took ou contracting. After considerable success in various enterprises he took up residence in Wellington about 25 years ago, and has since lived privately.

Usually the Post Office Savings Bank year closed on December 31st. It will dose this year and henceforward on March 31st. Depositors will therefore receive interest for fifteen months fo>-1920-21 Under provisions of section 2 of the Post and Telegraph. Amendment Act. 1920, interest will be paid to depositors at the rate of 4 percent, (formerly 3J per cent) on deposits- of any amount up to £SOO (formerly up to £3OO only), from January Ist. !:• ’ the interest will bo 3' per cent., and will be payable on amounts exceeding £SOO and not exceeding £SOOO. Formerly £IOOO was the limit of interest bearing deposits.. In the case of deposits exceeding £SOOO, the rates of interest above mentioned will apply only to so much of the balance of such accounts as does not exceed £SOOO.

The annual Conference of the N.Z. Pharmaceutical Society is to be held this year in Christchurch commencing ou March Bth. His Worship the .Mayor will preside at the opening func.ion. The Canterbury Division anticipate a large gathering of Pharmacists, their wives and daughters, from all parts of the Dominion. Many important matters relating Jo Pharmacy matters generally are to come up for discussion, the most important being the question of a School of Pharmacy. Opinions are .somewhat divided upon this subject, Tt is evident that there is a general desire to do the best for students, and as to whether the best interests will be served by having a School established in Wellington, or that arrangements be made with the Universities in the four centres will be decided at this Conference. Mr ,J. S. Tinge.v President, will preside at the Sessions. The work of organising the Conference is in the hands of Mr T... Bonnington, who has undertaken the duties of Organising Secretary. Complete arrangements have been made for entertainment of visitors. A Reception and Ball will be held in the Choral Hall, and a Motor Trip will be taken .Vo Kaiapoi in order tfo accept the invitation of the Directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company to view the Mills,

Stories of wild doings are reaching Gisborne from Te Araroa, a township of the East Coast, 110 miles to the north. The information given (says an exchange) was fully confirmed and corroborated bv the remarks made to a reporter lust week by Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., the local magistrate, who lias been away on a tour of the East Coast, and during his trip held sittings of the Court. “I have received a good many complaints lately,” he said, “from prominent residents of To Araroa and business people of the very serious state of affairs existing there, stating that life in the township was becoming intolerable’ by reason of excessive drinking by the Maoris. I aip informed that white people are in the minority and also that large and frequent shipments of spirits are being made there. The result is seen in the conditions complained of. 1 ain informed that drunken Maoris attack the storekeepers and demand goods on credit, and the stordkeeperp complain that conditions are so bad that their assistants will not remain with them. One of the assistants lmd made application to me to be allowed to carry arms. . . Evidence was given before me that in connection with the drunken rowdiness that goes on it is quite impossible for white women to attend the local picture show by reason of the riotous and disgraceful conduct of drunken Maoris.”

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