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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1921, Page 2

Mr .). G. Meliarry gives a warning to persons interfering with iiis cattle on Waitnngitaonn river. Mr Seddon M.P. will visit Westland electorate prior to the session commencing next month. The South mail which has been delayed left Hari Mari to-dav for Ross, and will reach Hokitika to-morrow morning. -Much interest was shown locally in ti e result of the first test match at Dunedin and when the result was auii.mured there was much satisfactiou expressed. An invitation lots been extended to Mr T. K, Y. Seddon by tile Seddon Memorial Technical College of Auckland to lie present at the hanging of a portrait in oils of the late R. J. Seddon. The ceremony will take place shortly. /In connection with opening of Runtapii Hall on Wednesday next, a motor lorry will leave the Clock tower at 6.30 }>.m. for Ruatapu. Patrons desirous of going, please hand in names as early as possible to A. H. Lawn, Revell Street.—Advt. Following upon reports of an outhieak of influenza at Tonga, Messrs •John Rums and Co. (Auckland) sent a iicioss message to their representative at Nukualofa, asking to lie advised fully as to the position. The following reply has hern received “Influenza, solid, outbreak, severe type, abating. One hundred and twenty cases, two natives died. .Medical officer slates no cause l"r anxiety.” In the course of his reply to an ad«'iess of welcome at Oamaru, Lord .iellieoo referred in eulogistic language to the memorial oaks that the town and country planted along the highways in memory of the North Otago men who fell in the Great War. Lord Jellicoe said that in all his travels lie had not- come across a more litting form of memento to the fallen. It was a living memento that would keep evergreen the memory of the brave sons of the district who did their duty at the cost gf their,lives in the Great War. That the recent amateur championship demonstrated to other parts of the Dominion'-the high standard of Coast boxing is proved by enquiries for Coast talent to compete at Christchurch at the end of the month. Jimmie Arlow iWahita), feather-weight, has been approached to meet either Maddox or O’Connor in the Cathedral City, while Whittaker (Westport), has been communicated with to see if he will meet Brian McClear.v. A lot of interest would centre in another meeting between these two hoavv-wcigllts. t The recently formed West Coasters’ Association held its opening social at the Soldiers’ Club, New Plymouth, last Saturday week, there being a large attendance, which was very gratifying to the committee and speaks well for the future scuce.ss of the Association. Mr J. T. Griffin presided, and extended a very hearty welcome to all present. Speeches were also made by the Rev W. J. Elliott and Mr Jemison. Excellent inui.se was given by NJ r Kllis’ orchestra, and a concertina solo by Mr lamias. Songs were rendered by Mrs M’Whirter and Miss Lomas. A unique item was a recitation in French by Miss M’Keown (of Westport). After supper the singing of Ail Id Lang Syne concluded the musical portion of the entertainment, and dancing was taken up by a number. About forty new members were added to the Association during the evening. Half price day, one week only, commencing Friday, Aug. 12th. Shopping now easy, interesting, and profitable. Further heavy reductions oft all winter goods just a few days longer for the thrifty housewife to hu.v below bedrock. More than value now for your money. The bargains offered cannot again he repeated, nor equalled for value in any part of New Zealand. McGruer and Co., cash drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Ladies patronise the pictures mostly Monday afternoons, since becoming acquainted with “NO-RUBBING” in t!>o morning.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are now holding a one week clearing sale of all their millinery, coats and scarves. These goods are now marked at less than cost price to ensure an effective clearance for cash only. Come early so as to get the pick of them. —Advt.

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Robinson's motor lorry is leaving Hokitika on Wednesday evening for the Ruatapu fancy dress ball. jt Music for- the Ruatapu Ball on Wednesday evening will be supplied by 'Messrs Lawn, (piano), Gibbons (flute), and Rosp (cornet). Patrons are required to wear white gloves. The grand march will take place at 8.130 p.m. Nothing has transpired of late to afford the detectives any hope that they are getting nearer a solution of the Arch Hill murder mystery (says the Auckland “Star”). Although every possible avenue of investigation has been explored, every probability weighed and sifted, every rumour analysed, the affair remains an apparently impenetrable puzzle. Yet, the Criminal Investigation Department’s men are not hopeless of an eventual satisfactory solution. There must b<\ it is conjectured, more than one person who could tell t,b e terrible tale of the death of young j<....... It has been sugegsted that there more than a possibility, too, that P2lO is not sufficient to tempt an in- • n-mant, and that the doubling of the reward might give better results. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS lm= ?t inuil.it* j,„_r licet on the whole ‘•vstom. Keep the kiddies well. “ NAZOL ” is sme pi election against coughs and colds. Spiinkle baby’s pillow. OlUer ,1,11,1,ci can take it on sugar.