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Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1921, Page 2

Furnishings ;it A‘l<lis«"is’ Oi'|>et runners. squares, hearth rues from li)/G, slip mats, bordered roir matting 11. Special 2 only Seagrass square* i) x Id for 29 G. The Borough roads in South Hokitiha are being very strongly complained about by the users. Holes and ruts are worn to a distressing degree and the motor driver Ims to exercise all possible shill in avoiding tb o bumps and splashes of the worst boles, hollowing wet weather the roadway looks extremelv bad. though a little attention with a horse and dra.v iVu; a w*'ek so would eonsiderably reduce the eause fur complaint. As tin- traffic by tlie routes complained of has increased verv much of late, the executive of the Council would consider a largo section of the townspeople by giv.ng the work the desirable attention. Mr Kvans, President of the Acciimatisntion and Tourist Association, has iccoivod the following letter from Sir .lames Allen, High Commissioner, London. dated 29th July, which explains itself:—“T have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th June, enclosing two copies of “Beautiful ; Westland” containing a souvenir of th 0 visit of His 1 loyal Highness the' Prince l of Wales to Hokitika. The copy in- ; scribed with the. name of the Prince it | gave me great pleasure to send to Ad--1 aural Halsey for transmission to His I!oval Highness, and this morning’s post has brought me a letter from the ! Admiral stating that he will, take an ' early opportunity of handing it. to the ' Prince of Wales, who, lie feels sure, ! will be delighted Co see the pictorial record of his tour. Please accept my very host thanks for the. copy presented to 1 me. I congratulate you on its ptoduction.” I On Thursday -sth Sept, in St Paul’s . Methodist Schoolroom, a very pleasant , kitchen evening was tendered to Mr S. j Jlolley and Miss Appleton, who i re on the eve of being married. The sckool- ! room was tnstefullv decorated for the occasion and made a pleasing appear- ! unco. About GO Iricuds gathered to i wish our young friends every success in ! the future, proving the esteem in 1 which they were held. Musical items i were rendered by various Iriends and were muchly appreciated. (James and competitions were afterwards indulged in, and every one present threw t! eitl- ! selves into the enjoyment of the evenj ing. During the evening opportunity 1 was taken by T?ov. J. I l ’. Jack to pre--1 sent, on behalf of those present a largo hamper full of kitchen utensils to Miss Appleton, and in doing so pleasingly expressed their feelings and extended to Mr Holley and Miss Appleton, tl.eir best wishes for the future. Air Holley on behalf of Miss Appleton, feelingly i replied and thanked the friends for | the pleasant evening and also for the very useful presents. The articles were varied and numerous. A dainty supper, handed round by the ladies’ was done justice to, towards the close of the evening. The singing of “For they are jolly good fellows’’ and Auld l.ang Syne” brought a very pleasant even, jpg to a close. Woods’ Great Peppermint Curp p’or Bronchial Goughß, tak*i

North Island mails by the Maori connected with the A\ est Coast express at Christchurch this morn in}?. Cotton dress materials are now showing at Addisons in the new cheek and stripe effects. Special line superior 'check, Gingham ,‘sßinch at •!/!), other , lines from 1 0. ! To-morrow morninf? at 11 o'clock the Westland Scots Memorial tablet • unveiling ceremony will take place at ' the mornine service at the local Presbyterian Church. AH interested therein are .cordially invited to h 0 ticsent at the ceremony. I Men's wear at Addisons Complete stocks of all lines of clothing and mercery at prices which arc right. Tweed trouser- from Mil. Men's sox from 2- in all wool. Ili in cotton. j After two very wet and inclement 1 week-end- which prevented the finals of the winter -porting events being placed, the weather to-day Wits till that could he desired, and all outdoor hxttires arranged are taking; place. > The lists for the Mayoral presentation close on Tuestln\ next. II a evening the Committee meet b> decide the course of action to he taken : ( decide the form of pto- iiiation to he made. A final reminder is given of the very . bright and pleasing eiitei-taiume.it to |,e "given hy Mrs Sta.velev and her merry party at the Princess Theatre to-night in aid of the funds of the Sllokitika Donut dying Association. Mrs Houston will he at. the pin no. . ml all should g" as merry as a marriage bell. I Tin* programme of the Westland Hating Club agreed to last night will lie submitted' for approval of the District Pacing Committee at (ireymoutli early next month, and thereafter printed and circulated without delay. Iho programme, «•" outline °f which appears in this issue, is a very attractive one, mid should result in extra liberal patronage being secured for the local I'jne mooting at Christmas.

Might fat heifers lost from a pad- r iloek at Three Mile are enquired for. « Information of their whereabouts will he gladly received by Mr Tims. Staines. Tbe Town Clerk notifies that Rolleston Street on tbe west side between Hampden and Stafford streets, may bo used fer foot traffic only. .Members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association are invited to attend t ■ cmveiling ot the memorial tablet at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning at 11 o’clock. Just arrived! A special shipment if children’s model bats, the.- prices ranging from 10s (id. These hats are a real bargain lot, so some early. See children's window display at -Mrs .1. Lloyd's. Corsets that give you satisfaction : Warners, II and C, and D and A makes arc; known to for tired’ sterling qualities. Addisons’ stock these three brands and will be pleased to show you the new styles. Mr A. W. Unwell offers for immediate sale a seven roomed residence in Tanered Street at present occupied by Will. This is a first-class opportunity of securing a first-class residence. I' ull particulars on application. To-night! To-night! At the Supreme Hall, immediately after the concert in the Theatre, a dance will be held in aid of the Beautifying Association. Good music Good floor. Admission Is.- Advt. The annual concert in aid of St Joseph’s School Kanicri, will he held on Wednesday evening in the Kanicri Public Hall, when a capital programme will bo given provided by tbe school children, assisted by leading amatoiirs. A dance will follow the concert for which good music has been arranged. | Manchester Snips at Addisons—White towels from Mi. coloured trom 1 9: Curtain nets 2J. 2!); Serviettes l b. I !!. ’J/,’!; Single bed sheeting 3/9. 3 11; Du’hle from 5/-: f'alieo 1 fi. 1/9. 2 f 3. Casement Curtains, bordered edges 1 11. Reports from the New Big Hirer .Mine state that tlm stone in tie winze in No. II level is continuing strong and good. This i- now down a depth of nearly KMI loot. and tinsi c ill f, which shows gold freely, is th • full Width: of the winze. The stupein No. 11 level aH look w.-il. so lb-, there seem- good pro-poets of further divide nils from tin- rich property. Some stone from the Millerton mine at, llukiiwai shown us. suws the* Inaugahuii Times, was a very rich piece indeed. heavy veins of gold running through it. and of such thickness that the precious metal could be* seen at some distance. This stone was obtained in the hanging-wall side of No ’- drive, where a cut had been driven some eleven feet. The quartz, i- quite white and solid, and though it lais been driven on some distance, enougn work lias not yet been done to determine whether a large body oi stone exists. The quartz, however, is very lif-li, mill a eontinuaiioi! "t th" reel will make the property a very valuable one. 1 .allies who desire to look smarter than usual should certainly inspect die natty millinery now showing at Addisons’... Should you wish for somebing extra special our milliner will h> pleased to advise.

Before the dose of the annual meeting of the Westland Racing Club last light, various toasts, were proposed. ,]j- Williams proposed the health ot the secretary and wished Mr Keans a pleacant trip to Australia next month. In -e,dying Mr Kvans said he hoped to ;ee the Melbourne Cup this year, an ■vent la* bad not seen since 187-1 when Wollomai won the great race. Mr M. \. Thompson proposed the health of the ’resident and in doing so eulogised Mr Williams in whom they all had inch confidence. Mr McGregor toasted .Mr W A. Thompson, ‘the Father of the ’lull.” whom they were pleased to have .vitli them hale and hearty. Subsepiently the health of the medical profession was also drunk with honours.

The (J icy ’Argus” says for some time past there has been a slight increase throughout New Zealand ot contagious diseases, influenza, diphtheria, and scarlet fever being the principal cases. I'p to the present the Grey district has been singularly free from sickness, hut during the last lew days the number of notifiable diseases has increased considerably, though poiliaps not to an alarming degree. Ip to September IS* oniy one case of diphtheria and one ease of hydatids were recorded. Since then the increase has been marked, and up to yesterday the number of patients isolated at the Grey Hiver Hospital for diphtheria total!-- * seven. The authorities have also received notification of two eases of sea riot fever and these "ill he atimiffed to the isolation ward to-day. The diphtheria patients have been isolated in the Victoria- Ward at, the local hospital, and anticipatory preparations are being made for more eases.

I.adies discussing politicians usually differ. Regarding “NO-RUBBING Laundry Help, however, they voice unanimously “Simply wonderful'”—Advt. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice' shipment of Spring Millinery—at very reasonable prices- -opening oui for Saturday ni -Advt. * New Spring millinery. An exhibition of the very latest- London. Paris and Colonial made models, ready to wear and untrimmed hats. New fruit and rihhnn trimming etc. Pay an early visit to our showroom and inspect these handsome hats. New Spring goods are boii g opened in all departments. MeUruer and Co., Hokitika and Grey-nioiit-li. —Advt. Parents! Keep the kiddies free from colds. “NAZOL” taken on sugar or inhaled is a sure protection. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Is 6d. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Winds’ Groat Peppermint Cure.