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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1921, Page 2

Tlie lists in eoimeetion with the mayoral presentation dose on Tuesday next. Intending eontrihutors should note this, and in the interval forward their donations to the public office a where lists are open to receive «uhscriptions,

A sawmill plant complete is offered lor sale in this issue. Particulars fioin Box 489, Dunedin.

Air W. 11. Johnston, who Iras been appointed instructor of Agriculture oft tbe West Coast, will commence his duties on October Ist.

An Axemen’s Carnival, with numerous other events, including dancing will be held sit. Lake Mahinapua on Saturday. Oct. 22nd. The full programme will be published later.

Mr J. Steel left Wellington on Monday lor Nelson, and will join tho West Const Rugby team at Blenheim, end assist them in their efforts to l-iing the Seddon Shield to Greymoutb.

Owing to tlui finances of the Kaikotira County Council being at a low ebb, tbe whole of tbe road stall excepting two surfacemen, Ims been dispensed with, and the engineer lias been asked tu tender bis resignation to take effect in three months' time.

Tenders for the supply of a large quantity of beach sand lor the new training track at the Hokitika racecourse close with tbe Secretary of tin? Westland Racing Club at 4 o’clock on Friday afternoon, and will be dealt with by the, Committee of the Cllibb ata meeting in the evening. The Kakapotahi bridge loan poll takes place in the sjieeial district of the County to-morrow between the hours of 9 a.m. and (i p.m. A (lolling booth w|ll l>n open at tbe County (’handlers between the hours named, and the result of the voting will be posted outside the building in the e veiling. When in Wellington next week attending tbe X.Z. Counties’ Conference, Mr B. Waifl, Chairman of the Westland County Council, will bring before the members of the Government several matters of importance to the district, including the authorisation ol lurtber parliamentary votes for important works now unduly livid up. I'lie funeral of the late Mr Antonio I’ianta of Beach Street took place yesterday afternoon to Hokitika Cemetery and was attended by a number • I his countrymen and friends, including Signor I’emtti of Grcyinoiitli. Royal Italian Consul and Mr lony N’egii. Ibe Rev. I):: 1 Kennedy officiated at St Mary's Church and the graveside. Call and inspect our end of fvaron specials. Brices reduced to wholesale (Hist. Don't miss this opportunity of securing your share ot the followuig lilies. Men’s band shirts. 8s lid, 8s lid <js fid; men'll cashmere sox, 2s, 2s lid "s (id; boy's golf hose, all sizes, weite (id, now 3s 9d; ak the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Adft. On Saturday night at the Princess Theatre Mrs Staveley will produce a vci v pleasing entertainment in aid ol the funds of the Beautifying Association. Tbe programme lately given at the bazaar will be augmented by sevcrnl new items, among tbe perlorniciis lieing Mr Aldridge, who will render two special numbers. The entertainment on Saturday night will bo a novelty, and shopkeepers are invited to close early that evening in order to give their employees tbe opportunity ot attending and assisting with their patronage to help swell tlfe financial success of the benefit so kindly tendered for such a deserving and popular public purpose.

The “Lyttelton Times,” says:- A change in the name of the tnnuel h-s been championed by some persons wne wish to see the name of Arthur’s I’a»s associated with tho work; but “Otira tunnel” is alliterative and more euphonious than “Arthur’s Bast* tunnel.“ and the Maori name has stuck despite the. fact that the official records >f'l refer to the tunnel by the longer name. There is a peculiar reason, however, for maintaining the Maori nr.me, as Otira means “out of the sun” and the name was given by the Ai -oris to the deep Otira gorge from its being much ill tbe shade.

During the week ended noon on Monday, forty eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury-West Coast I'leiiitn District, us follows: Westland; I'ifiJ*•tin ria I, hydatids 1. Duller: fcriT.i lever 2, pneumonia L piieiiimitiie influenza. 1. Inangalnin: I’iiininioiii i i, pneumonic influenza 1. North Carter, bury: Scarlet fever 9, diphtheria 7, tuberculosis 5, pneumonia 3, pneumonic influenza 2, erysipelas 1, varicella 2. Ashburton: Diptberia- 1, puerperal, septicaemia 1. South Canterbury: Y.ificella 1. I'lie number of eases of diphtheria reported in Christchurch au-1 suburbs during the period was five.

Goods bought at the Clothing Factory are the best procurable and now is the time to purchase some ef our stock-taking reductions. These lines are our usual good quality at the latest prices Boy’s strong shorts, 9s 9*l; men’s strong Denims, 9s lid; men’s felt bats in fawn, black and grey, 10s (id, 11s 6d; men's woollen sox, 2s. 2s 3d at tlie X.Z. Clothing Faetorv. Advt.

At the fortnightly meeting of tbe West Coast- Rugby Fnion, Hokitika siili-Division wrote re the disqualification of two players. Resolved that as no details bad been supplied, the Pr..'sident mid the players be asked to attend next meeting when tbe eire will receive attention. A comi.iinication from the N. Z. It. !’ notified the appointment of Mr I. X. King as is-ferce in the Alarlborough West Coast Seddon Shield game. It was decided that Inangalnin S'lb-l nioii he thanked for fulfilling their fixture last Saturday despite the adverse circumstances. Mr T. Mclntosh was ap. pointed captain of the West Coast team to play Marlborough. Hmiraiiau lias replaced Rutherford fn th,> team te visit Marlborough. The latter lias left the Coast to take up his residence in Christchurch. The team leaves to-day by the 3.45 p.m. Reefton train. Now that spring cleaning is the old w of tho day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum.;, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder aid Co’s. —Advt, ••NO-RUllBlNG” doesn’t work miracles, hut certainly effects a transformation washing days, ami Is dues seven. —Advt. For Coughs and Colds, never fails, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

I Tin- long night dance sit Knnieri "ill take [ l l lll v mi Friday in aid of I'm | I‘iratL's Football ( lull.—Advt.

A mooting of the Westland branch <d tlie Canterbury .Automobile Assiie.nt'on will lie hel«l in the County t. liamln'rs to-morrow (Thursday) I'veuim/ . * ..‘ld o’clock.

Tin' annual conci'i'l in aid of 'a. .1 soph's School Kniticri "ill !:>■ ii td in the Public Hall Kanieri on V\dn,>day Sent. 28th. The Sisters art arranging a very enjoyable proaram.iK* for the occasion.

The suggestion is being made about town that it is about time the lighting of the Town Clock was completed. The scaffolding for the experimental lighting still disfigures the tower, and tlio! installation of the complete scheme of four lights might he carried into effect now without further delay. At the football banquet at \\ oilington, after the test hatch, Mr Pienaar, on behalf of the Timaruvians fhat were at tWe first tost match, presented a. medal to Jack Steel to eoimieaioratc his try. “It was the try of an opportunist,” added Mr I’ienaar. Steel is to he ruga riled ns one o$ New Zealand’s greatest footballers. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, when Mr W. Mcldrum, S.M., took his seat, Mr .J. Park, Crown Prosecutor on behalf of the local Par, extended a welcome to the district, expressing the hope that the stay would he a pleasant one and that the best of relations would always exist; between them as they had always existed in the past, lie extended a warm welcome to the district, llis Worship thank'd Mr Park for the cordial welcome, and stated that before coming down from the North Island ho had seen Mr OnWalker and Mr Bundle, and from wlmt they had told him he had no doubt but that the good relations of the past would continue. He thanked them for their kind expressions of welcome, and would he glad to receive the support of the members of the bar. recognising that their assistance would greatly assist him in the carrying out of Ins duties. He felt sure that the best of relations would always exist and again expressed his appreciation of their kind welcome to the district.

Now is the time 1b buy footwear, call and inspect some of the bargains we are at prevent offering in ladies’ gents’ and children’s hoots and shoes. Cadies patent court shoes, 25s 'ld; hul, ies Derby shoes, ‘Jtls: men’s box l.'crbys. 2D? (id, 31s fill; men’s shooters 2fis (id. Just lanik'd all sixes in ladies

and gent’s*’tennis boots and shoes; at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Head colds, throat colds, chest colds, are quickly relieved by “NAZOL.” Penetrating and soothing. liO doses Is till.