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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1921, Page 2

Messrs W. McKay and Son. draw special attention to a new stock of winter overcoats just opened out.

The Wahine’s mails from tho North Island connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Addisons announce the arrival of a splendid range of velveteens, plain and corded in all the leading shades, and are making a special window ot same for this week only.

Lillian, the 18 months child of Mr and Mrs John Sweeney, of Barrytown, died suddenly yesterday morning, due to whooping cough, followed by convulsions.

The remains of the late William Clarke were taken to Ross by the train yesterday evening, the bereaved sons and daughter accompanying the remains. The funeral took place at Ross this afternoon in the presnee of many friends who sympathised deeply with the members of the bereaved family. A cable message to the Australian papers states that a roll of honour of well-known criminals who voluntarily joined up during the war, and were killed or died of wounds while on active service, has been compiled by the police. Tim list contains 283 names, and ineltides those of one Y.C., two D.C.M.’s, and three M.M.’s.

On Sunday Mr P. C. Heaph.v of Greymouth, was riding a bicycle up Easson’s Hill, when the head of the machine snapped and he was thrown heavily to the ground. Four teeth were knocked out and he sustained a nasty gash un the upper lip, which necessitated two stitches.

An accident occurred at Rewanui yesterday. A rope-boy, named William Duggan, who was engaged at clipping oil trucks at the top mine, got his foot caught between a rail and the roller frajme. Five empties ran over him, inflicting some bad bruises, but fortun ately no hones were broken. Messrs Forrest and party contractors for the Little Waitaha bridge went south yesterday to undertake the construction of the much needed bridge. The piles for the bridge are on the site, and the hardwood for the structure are at Ross and will be transported as soon as possible to the Little Waitaha River. The construction of the bridge will occupy six or seven months, alter which the southern approach—a considerable filling has to be put in. The spoil for the filling will be taken out of a cutting to form the northern approach, and carried across the bridge. There wil: lie a. probable lapse of nine or 1 months, therefore, before the bridge and approaches will he ready for traffic. Splendid stock of new seasons goods just arrived at McGruer’s. We are very pleased and well satisfied with the fine styles and wide variety. There arc autumn costumes, hats, frocks, coats, ski:! *, fancy goods, underwear, scarves, and hosiery in big variety. The quality of the goods is higher and the prices more moderate than those that have been seen for many a day. McGmei and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth. Advt.

A meeting of the local Druids Lodge is called for this everting at 7 p.ffi. As the business is most important every mehiber is requested to attend.—Advt.

That the land boom in Taranaki haS ended is beginning to become more and more apparent. Farms have been sold recently for £2O per acre less'than was paid for them twelve months ago.

A Euchre Tournament and I anco will ho held every Wednesday night in Town Hall, Rimu, in aid of l’irates Football Club- Good prizes each night. Admission 1/-. —Advt.

“Where did the beer come from —a keg or a bottle?” asked Mr Sicvwright of the complainant in a case against a Maori named Rangi Elers, who was before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, on a charge of stealing the sum of £2l i2s Od belonging to William Elton. “Neither!” was the abrupt reply. “Oh!” reituirked counsel. “At here could it come from then?” “A Stone ,1 «• r (Laughter). The cash proceeded.

On Saturday afternoon, the executive of tho Beautifying Society invited Messrs Houliston, Dalgliesh and Ridley to Cass Square, where the treatment of the eastern portion of the ground was discussed. Ploughing with a hillside or digger plough was decided ns the most effective means of bringing tho area, into a. useful condition, and the Borough authorities will be counselled later ill regard to the work which will not be advisable to commence till subsequent in the year.

The Art Union run under the auspices of tho Municipal Band, in aid of the Westland Hospital' Building Fund has roturued a net profit of £284. This, with the Government subsidy of £336, brings the total augmentation of the fund to £620, a very substantial and welcome addition. The result is highly satisfactory and thanks are due to those responsible for the carrying out. of the art union, notably the lion, secretary, Mr W. E. Richards.

Mr Holland, M.P., concluded a speech at Paten by saying that “a vote for either the Massey or the W ilford candidate was a vote against all that I was best in the political platforms of . Balia nee and Scddon.” Fancy a man jof Mr Holland’s views talking about ! such a staunch Imperialist as the late J Richard Seddon, exclaims the Elthani j “Argus.” There could he nothing in common between them. It is tho opinion of many that if Mr Seddon were alive now there would be legislation to prevent men of Mr Holland’s views holding a seat in the Now Zealand Parliament. Mr Seddon stood for the British flag, not the rod flag that Mr Holland’s followers love to flaunt. I A large pillage was discovered in the i ( hristclmrcli railway sheds on triday. i A wholesale drapery firm had occasion | to stop a case ot hosiery, for examinu- • tion, and upon opening it, it was imuid j that the entire contents (valued at i £600) had been removed, and the ease filled up with sacks of earth and bundles of wet paper. This ease was part of • an American shipment, ex s.s. Maimoa. It is largely a matter of conjecture where the pillage occurred, but . the most feasible theory is that some , carter in New York must have taken . a load away from the factory late m , the afternoon, and delivered it to the . ship next morning, helping himself in , the meantime.

’ A remarkable snooker performance was put up a few days ago by the New Zealand professional champion, W. E. ' Stephenson, who accomplished what is considered a world’s record, clearing the table in two cues (says the Auckland “Star”). He was opposed by 0. Roberts, a winner of tlm Crystalate ' Cup, who broke the halls, and then Stephenson made a break of 36, when he played a safety shot. Roberts failed to score, and then Stephenson went on and cleared all the reds and colours, amassing 85 and bringing his total to 121. The precision of the champion’s strokes, the dexterity and ease with which lie obtained position, was appreciated by a small audience, several of whom have witnessed previous efforts bv Stephenson, but none so fine as this. Stephenson has previously made higher breaks than 86 at snooker, but this is his highest score on a standard table under match conditions. Mr J. H. McAlister, private secretary to the Minister of Public Works, lias retired on superannuation after a long period of service, and on Wednesday evening, at Wellington, the members of the secretarial corps made him a presentation and wished him long life to enjoy his well-earned rest-. Mr McAlister had served in the Post and Telegraph Department as a telegraphist, and had worked as a journalist in Marlborough before lie became private secretary to the late Mr Seddon about twenty years ago. He was with Mr Seddon for many years. Later lie became chief clerk of the Public Health Department, and after serving also as chief clerk of the Marine Department he rejoined the secretarial corps and served with successive Ministers of Public Works. He was private secretary to Mr R. McKenzie in the Ward Government. When the Reform Government took office he was appointed private secretary to Sir William Fraser, and more recently he lias been attached to the present Minister of Public •• the Hon J. G. Coates. Just Landed a consignment of 200 cases of choice apples —Pearmains, Jonathans, Pippins and Cookers (401 b. cases) 9/- to 10/- according to variety. ’Phone 2. Paterson Michel and ' o.— Advt. We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, fancy and dress department. We shall he pleased to see you, and an early visit is desrable. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Mr J. King, was nominated to-day for the Borough Council by Messrs 3. Jartnan and S- J. Preston.

Now is the time to prepare your faricy-wOrk for the winter months. You will firtd si nice selection of traced goods, transfers, hose, silks and cottons at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.

The date of closing of tenders for the purchase of the freehold section on which the building known as Batson s Hotel is erected , ,has been altered to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd.

A dance will be held in the Supreme Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the funds of the Excelsior Football Club. Music by Mr A. H. Lawn and efficient M.C. Admission: Ladies Is; gents 2s. Advt.

It is notified in this issue that during the widening of Lake Kauieri road at Crayfish Creek and beyond, (the work now being in hand) traffic is likely to be interrupted from time to time until further notice. Users of the road should exercise all care accordingly when negotiating the portion Or the road under attention.

Schroder and Co. hate much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their is shipment of millinery in velours, beavers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment ot furs Coney plush coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt.