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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1921, Page 2

Mr \V. H. Mvlntyre was r«-elect-(>(l Chairman of Buller County Council on Wednesday, for the fourth titne. 'Hie entries for the fat stock sales at Aral men on Monday at 1 p.m., appeal in this issue.

The Wahino’s mails connect,ed wit!' the West Const express at Christchurch iliis morning, and they will arrive here this evening. A dance will he held in the Koiteratii’.i Public Hall on Monday, May 30th, in aid of the local football club. Admission: Cents 2s 6d, ladies a plate. W. O’Brien, See. —Advt. The collections for the School War Memorial will he continued over next week. The broken weather this week has prevented the collectors completing their rounds of the town districts. Of course we know that things are getting cheaper, but you will find it pretty hard to get at the price that we are offering at the Hivoli. Bring your baskets along and get Blbs of good table onions for Is, 8 lbs of pickling onions for Is, 10 lbs of choice table potatoes for Is. We will also deliver anywhere in town a sack of onions for 8s; a case of first grade apples 8s; a case of first grade Jonathan dessert apples for 9s; Pumpkins 2d per lb.; Swedes 2s fid per quarter; carrots 2s Gd per quarter. Advt.

The weddng took place at St Canice’s Church, Westport on Wednesday of Mary Ryan, eldest daughter of Miami Mrs J. Ryan Derby street, to Mr j w. Kelly, foreman fitter of the Borough Council gas and water staff. Father Bowe officiated. Mr Ryam, senr. gave the bride away, and Air' Ryan jnr., acted in the capacity of best man. The bride looked charming being dressed in a lovely cream crepe-de-c-hipe dress trimmed with silver and -arried a long court train. She carried a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums. Miss Dena Ryan attended the nride as bridesmaid. Master Duncan Stewart acted as page boy. and held the bride’s train. After the ceremony the many guests were entertained at tlie esidence of the bride's parents The happy couple were photographed at Rose’s studio prior to their departure for Reefton by special care. We join with their numerous friends in wishing Mr and Mrs Kelly every success, happiness and prosperity in their wedded life.

For Bronchial Coughs, take , Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Ttie welcome slump in price lias come at last. So while it lasts you will always find our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and Co. It will pay you. —Advt. The far larger air space provided in Clincher Cycle Tyres lengthens the life of the tyre, reduces road shocks, lessens the puncture risk, adds to your comfort. All cycle dealers. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOT/” giver, wonderful relief from coughs, eoldfj, or sore throats. WOLFE’S! SCHNAPPS has stiipujaf* in,-i rffe'd on tho whole rcstem.■k c.i . o. . •. . '

The annual meeting of the Boaid of Governors of Hokitika High School will be held at the Education Board rooms on Thursday, June 2nd. at 2.30 p.m. Make hay while the sun shines! Our liberal discount of os in the £ is available for only a few days more at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt. Messrs Warren and Feeney notify they are opening a timber yard at the corner of Fitzherbcrt and Stafford Streets, where a full supply of timber will he available. The firm propose at a later date to erect drying sh'ds when dressed and seasoned timber will be on sale. A grand social and dance will he he d in the Town Hall, Rimu, on Tuesdaynight, (May 31st) to bid far-well to Mr and Mrs I). Spence seny., who are leaving the district. Good music, splen i d floor, efficient M.C. Supper 1 Everybody welcome, admission free. - Advt.

In response to the request from the Westland County Council to.keep Kaniori bridge open for light two-wheel traffic, the Resident Engineer at Grevmoutli, has replied as follows: —“In reply to yours of May 25th re dosing Kanieri bridge, I regret I cannot advise your Council to keep the bridge open foi light two-wb.eel traffic. As you are aware, though notices have been posted on the bridge for some time past, it has been found impossible to prevent heavy traffic using it. I expect shortly to receive instructions to proceed with the necessary repairs, and these, being failly extensive, will necessitate the closing of the bridge ill any case foi some little time.”

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry and a good demand for baeoners. Porkers were in over-supply. Values were: — Choppers £3 to £S 10s, baeoners £4 10s to ,C 4 15s, heavy baeoners £5 to £5 12s, extra heavy baeoners to £O, average price per lb 7d to 7Jd, porkers 45s to 555, heavy porkers 60s to 70s, average price per lb 9d to 9‘d. A better demand existed for store pigs, the entry was smaller, and no large pigs were offered. Prices for medium-si,zed pigs were in the vicinity of 5s per head better. Values were as follows: —Medium stores 32s to 40s, small stores IBs to 30s, good weaners 13s to 16s- small weaners 8s to 12s 6d.

Good progress was yesterday made on the Otira Gorge in clearing the slip of Thursday morning and the coaches were enabled to get across from either side with mails and passengers. East night the express making a good run down arrived in Greymouth at the usual time from Otira with Thursday’s mails and almost 60 passengers. On Thursday night several passengers fbr the other side stayed at Otira, and went across the Gorge yesterday, but very few remained at Arthur’s [’ass and came on here yesterday. The effect of the slip has served as an (lustration of the growing importance and interest in the traffic over the Otira route nowadays. Two more passengers vesteday came over through the tunnel co Otira and on to Grey. Hokitika mails came through this morning.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council on Thursday evening, Mr T.le. Y. Seddon M.l\ wired stating that th 0 Hon C. J. Anderson (Minister of Mines) will arrive in Greymouth on Juno 2nd, will visit Hokitika, on June 3t<d and return to Greymouth on June 4th. Mr Sod-lon asked for a list of Borough deputations. Cr. Colclough wanted to know why the Minister was going to Hokitika first, and on a holiday ; why did he not come to Greymouth first, instead of going to a “country village”? The Mayor: “We cannot control the Minister’s movements Cr Colclough.” Continuing, Iq. stated they would no doubt find many matters to bring before the Minister. The Chamber of Commerce intended to interview him regarding the opening up of a road to the new goldfield at Alexander River. Between that time and the Minister’s arrival he would b 0 glad if Councillors would co-operate with him and do their best to help tho town and district along. This was a mining district, and there were many matters they could bring before tin; Minister of Mines. He was sure they would cooperate with other local bodies in the matter.

Further slump goods arrive, and in addition our largo stocks have been marked down to the slump market level. To buy elsewhere now is sipnplv throwing good money away. Tho low prices defy competition. A great and constant rush has set in and the wonderful bargains will soon be exhausted. Come along early for, your share. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. •

The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt. Irritation in the throat, stuffiness in the head banished by “N AZOF.7 Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inhaler. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint ne Just landed 200 cases (each 401b5.) choice apples consisting of Adams, Pearmains, Stunners, Rifimers, Jonathans, Washington® etc., from 7/6 to 9/6. According to varieties.—Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Phone No Advt. Sure and certain, WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them.The LaSour Party are staunch supporters of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help owing to its wonderful labour saving and perfect cleansing qualities. Win Perry and Co., wholesale agents for “NO RUBBING.” After theatre, dance or party take “NAZOL.” Prevents chill from changing atmospheres. Convenient for pocket or bag. Is fid for fiO doses.