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Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1921, Page 2

A grand concert and hall will be held in the Kanieri Public Hall on Easter Monday in aid of the prize fund of St. Joseph’s School.

The Town Clerk, Greymouth, wants to purchase tip drays, draught horses, harness and covers. Fuller particulars appear in another column. Application to 1)0 made before Monday next.

It is notified that the Canterbury Price Investigation Tribunal will sit at the Courthouse, Hokitika, on Friday next at 10 n.m. to conduct enquiries and receive complaints. Appointments may he made with the Factory Inspector, Hokitika.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yestprdav, Mr Orr-Walker, S.M. was engaged hearing, the claim of Alfred White (Mr Murdoch) v. Theodore Schaef (Mr Joyce) a claim for 11131, damages to a motor cycle through a collision with the defendant’s motor car on the Paron road on Jan. Ist, The defendant counter claimed for :L 194 for damages to his motor car. Allegations of negligence were made against each other by the parties to the ease.’ The Magistrate viewed the ground, and after hearing evidence, the hearing was further adjourned until Friday next.

“First autumn show, Thursday March 3rd and following days” is tho announcement from Addisons this week. This is of course, especially interesting to all ladies, and no doubt, many will avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing the new goods. Millinery is exceptionally neat this time, and pleated silk skirts, wodllen jumpers and coats are also worthy of mention. The millinery department is now in the capable hands of Miss A. Spoor and all clients aro guaranteed satisfaction.

Visit the great clearing sale, prices are right down. You get the best value, up to date goods, and genuine bargains. We 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 and see the fresh bargains.— McCruer and Co, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Colds vanish in double quick time when “NAZOL” comes on the scene. 60 doses Is 6d. Chemists', and stores. An ideal spirit for both sexes— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

Mcssi's jbaigcty aiid Co., notify 61 tries for their stock sale at Wataro on Saturday 19th March. 1 Mr W. Fogwell, sculling champion t: New Zealand is at present staying i Hokitika. He will be in this distric for some time, following his trade a [ s a shipwright. t 0 The Mananui and Ruatapu Spoil Committee have decided to hold thei ie annual Sports fleeting at Lake Mah napna on Easter Saturday. Choppin 10 (upright and underhand), sawing an >'s running events and numerous post-er r- try events will be provided, while tli 1° children will be specially catered foi 1,1 Full programmes will be advertise! ie later.—Advt. :1- ■ n An accident fortunately unattende by any more serious consequent* P . than the damaging of Mr F. Turley ](■ motor car, occurred last, evening < •j_ Mawhoraiti. Mr Turley was drivin H , a party to Reefton, consisting of Mi ip Turley and child, Messrs P. C. Webl u W. Macfarlane and D. Diedrioh, whe >y the car at a difficult part of the roa id ftot partly over the side of it and w.i n _ put out of action. 1(1 When the racegoer, without a tit 111 ket, attempts to gain entrance to th ,v Wingalui station on the Dunedii )!v ’ Mosgiel railway, he gets an unplcasai surprise. Mr W. 11. Davidson add tl io Xew 'Zealand Society of Engineei 10 about it, to their intense nmusemen n * Showing a view of the station, he poin "" ed to the entrances, and said, he someone at a race meeting comes a lon !l o without a ticket and presents Jiimse re at one of these gates the porter says t bini. ‘This way sir!’ and shows him ii ■h You can imagine how he feels when 1 "i- walks in and immediately finds himse out again.” (Loud laughter.) Mr I): vidson explained how the real entrant to the station was just alongside tl st false, —“Sun.” d. The Canterbury Progress League nn () j. under consideration a scheme to nffor r _ some practical help and assistance t K , Westland in the organisation of a Fan rt , School of Instruction for the benefit t t West Coast farmers, such school to h held at some time during the winte months. Lincoln Agricultural Colleg has all facilities to offer in the way c hoarding accommodation, instruction. ' staff etc., and if the Hoard of Governoi j could he persuaded to offer this institi tion for use as a school for the pur Ir pose, it would he very acceptable. N s doubt such a scheme would he eagcrl ’ taken up by the farmers in the West land district. * • 11 is with doe]) regret that we hav ,s to announce the death, shortly after 1 is o'clock lust night, of Mrs Annie K Ashton, wife of Air E. A. Ashton, pro ie prictor of the Railway Hotel, Grey »e mouth. The sad news will he receiv ri ed by a host of friends with sincere re in grot as the deceased lady, was, throng ■e her many good qualities, not only a re d spoofed, hut a most popular hostess a h (he Railway Hotel. Deceased, who wa >- 48 voars of age, was a native of Ross is having been a daughter of the* lat k Air J. Horne of that town. Her mat it riago with Air Ashton was one of tin i- first contracted between two Wes ;s Coast natives hen*. She is survived b; i- a son and a daughter, Mr Grey Ashton - and Miss Tina Ashton, both of Grey *s mouth. Commenting on the water supply a Greymoutb, tlie Mayor (Air J. 1 Lynch)'is reported as saying that “B Telford yesterday visited the static 11 ami reservoir,and will advise the Colin '' oil. and 1 have instructed the Borougl ‘ Solicitor to inquire into the possihiiit 1 of issuing an injunction against th sluicing company at Ilochstetter t t prevent the pollution of the Grey river '* The health of the people is of greate s concern than a few ounces of gol which may he obtained by the company and if anything can lie done in 0* direction indicated I have no doub rl the Council will see that it is done. W< have either got to get a new supply oi see to it that the water from the Gre* river is not polluted.” (> On Sunday evening the parishioner: ;1 of St Patrick’s Church, Kumara, as ] semhled in the school I'oom to hid fare well to_Pev Father O’Hare, who is leaving to take up duties at Christs church. Messrs John Gilbert and ..J , Rochford eulogised the services of the s departing priost, and made a presentst tion of a travelling rug. Rev Dr Kennedy also spoke of the good work of Fa they O’Hare and predicted a warm ’ welcome for his successor, Rev Father t Bonetto. Father O’Hare thanked the ’ speakers for their kind words, and * said he valued their present very higlii lv and it would always remind him of ‘ tlie pleasant times he had spent in Kumara. On Monday morning the children of St Patrick’s School presented Father O’Hare with a handsome travel- ■ ling bag as a token of esteem and wished him prosperity in his new home. . Father O’Hare in returning thanks, , granted the children a holiday. Thickness of tread is a big feature of ! NORTH BRITISH SOLID TYRES for all types of trucks. Replacements arc* ; very small indeed. Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, beavers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment cjf furs, Coney plush coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Aclvt. Peevishness and irritability are usually signs of worms in children. WADE’S WORM FIGS are the finest remedy. Children like taking them. Not harmful in any way. All chemists. CLINCHER CROSS—the motor-car tyro that is superior. The result of painstaking and extended research, experiment, and long years of wear. All garages can supply. i One Sparklet Bulb makes a quart of delicious Soda Water. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers. SPARKLET SYPHONS put right free. Write for Rubber Washers and Pin, enclosing threepence postage. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers. Sharland and Co., Lad., Wellington. From every part of New Zealand, in city and way up country, comes high praise for NORTH BRITISH SOLTD TYRES for trucks. Place vour orders. Recommended by tbo medical pr0c.„..;.,n c.„..;.,n WOl FE’S SCHNAPPS

'Hie Chamber of Commerce meeting for this evening 'has been postponed for a week. To-day is St David’s Day. -The Cambrian Society will mark the occasion with a special Church service in the Christchurch Cathedral next Sunday afternoon. Complaints were rife last night and previous evenings as to the ill-lit condition of suburban streets. Many pedestrians, especially visitors, were much inconvenienced by the restricted lack of lighting. The authorities should have the reproach removed at once. We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, fancy and dress department. We shall be pleased to see you, and an early visit is desirable. Schroder and Co.— Advt. A Sparklet Syphon is too valuable to be left idle. Bulbs Bor C now obtainable from your dealer. Washboard slavery has gone for ever thanks to No Rubbing Laundry Help. 1/ packet does seven weekly washings. —E. J: Lloyd, agent for No Rubbing. Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiness, catarrh, promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Soothes and relieves; GO doses Is fid.