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Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1921, Page 2

i'llk agitation now being aroused at Nelson for the extension of railway communication from the Nelson province to the West Coast is not an unreasonable line of action. Under the broad lines of the original East amt West Coiast railway scheme. Nelson was included ns a main connection. Indeed a great deal of credit l'oi* initiating tlio first proposal is due Nelson and that province joined with Canterbury in assisting to send'delegates to England when uie lirst negotiations were opened up for* an English Company to finance or otherwise undertake the great scheme. Nominally, the whole proposal was known as the East and West Coast and Nelson railway and the Nelson Section has in part Ikhmi made. But of late years owing to the adverse fortunes of the great undertaking, trie Nelson connection has dropped out oi the popular imagination. Time was of course when this’ Coast was linked commercially with Nelson, and when regular shipping between Nelson and tin* Coast was in vogue there was a continuous stream of business intercourse. Much of the produce consumed here came from the Nelson province and the relations appeared to be always very mutual. Since shipping lias been curtailed, the community of interest has lieen lacking and the need and desire facloser connection has dispapeured. 11 is wise to revive th,» subject now. The East and West Coast railway will scon I>o consummated. Thereafter it is mule) turn attention to the Nelson connection. The link between Inungahun •)unction and Westport will no doubt be hurried on, and then there i be the obvious necessity to link tV Bidler lin P with the Nelson service now making its way towards Murchison. D is the obvious consummation to the complete railway scheme, and the Nelson folk are wise to stir up the matter for practical consideration at this stage.

Whitebait have made their appearance t in small quantities drying the past week, and small lots have been on sale. ! i Millinery! Spring millinery and other . new seasons goods. Walk along this evening and see our windows under electric light. Spring show to-morrow. Addisons.—Advt. A meeting of the Committee of the Boxing Association will be held at Mr F. McGregor’s office to-night at, 7.30 o’clock. Business important.Advt. - j A euchre and dance will be held in the Longford Hall Kokatahi on Thursday, August 25th. in aid of the Catholic Church Building Fund. M. Mackinnon. secretary.—Advt. Owing to the inclement weather on Saturday all local football engagements were postponed. The weather, which hud been very wet all day, cleared as the evening wore on. Sunday broke fine and was a glorious day, bright and clear with plenty of sunshine. To-morrow Tuesday, we. make our Spring show of advance lines of millinery etc. M indows lit up to-ngiht. Walk along and see the new goods, they are smart. Addisons.—Advt. A farewell social will lx? held In the Public Hall, Koiterangi on Tuesday evening next, 23rd. inst at 8 p.m., tendered by the residents of Kokatahi and Koiterangi, to Mi and Mrs James Smith senr. who are leaving the district.—Advt. The death of Mrs Jane Davis, wife of Mr Henry Davis, Tninui St. Greymouth, took place on Saturday. Deeetsed was the daughter °f the late Wm Parish, of South Beach, and was 51 years of ago. For many years she proprietress of the well-known Farish’s tea rooms, in Maekay Street. To-morrow Tuesday, we make our Spring show of advance lines of millinery etc. Windows lit up to-ngiht. Walk along and see the new goods, they are smart. Addisons.—Advt. The death of Mr John Skipper ; s reported from Kumara where he has lioen an inmate of the Old Peoples’ Home for some time. The deceased was for many years a resident of K'iuiara and also Kanieri Lake, following mining operations. To-morrow Tuesday, we make our Spring show of advance lines of millinery etc. Windows lit up to-ngiht. Walk along and see the new goods, they are smart. Addisons. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association takes place at the Town Hall to-morrow night.,, at 7 o'clock At the conclusion of the ordinary business a paper prepared by .Mi' I). .T. Evans on “Hokitika, the lijrtli of the Borough— the Naming of its Streets." will he read, and the sullied matter should prove of consider;! hF local interest. Millinery! Spring millinery and other new seasons goods. Walk along this evening and see our windows under electric light. Spring show to-morrow. Addisons.—Advt. j(the One Mile Euchre Tournament and Dance was held last Wednesda\ ajul proved a most successful gathering notwithstanding many counter attractions, The games of euchre were keenly contested and resulted in Airs Havill securing first ladies prize (a handbag donated by Airs Richards) and Airs Douglas the second prize (a D’Ovley set donated by Airs Havill) while Aliss ,K. Thomas secured the consolation prize (a tin of fruit). The successful gents were Mr I\ Muir first (a silk tie and socks donated by Air R. Bradley) and Air Field second (a pair of field glasses donated by Air J. Ward), while All Richards secured the consolation prize (a bottle of vinegar). Dancing was kept up until well into the morning everyone 'thoroughly enjoying themselves. Air Breeze of Hokitika, kindly carried out the duties of M. C. owing to the local official having a severe cold. Excellent prizes have been donated for the next tournament, which takes place in about five weeks time, the proceeds of which will he devoted to the Westland Hospital Building Fund. The Committee are making special arrangements and hope to sec a crowded house for such a worthy object. Fine linen lasts longer when washed regularly with “NO-RUBBING" Laundry Help. Is packet, all stores.— 1 Advt. Schroders announce iyi advanced showing of spring millinery at very moderate prices; inspection invited. — Advt.