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Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1921, Page 2

It transpires that the West. Coast Rugby l nion was not responsible for ilagar. the Westland member of the Coast rep. team, not receiving advice of his selection to make the trip to Marlborough last week. The Union communicated with the Westland SubUnion and received intimation that Ilagar would be able to make the trip.— Algos.

s-Thc Municipal Rami will rentier a programme on Cass Square on Sunday next at 11 p.in. Messrs Alalfroy and Co. oiler firewood at Is per load at mill, Three Mile. j The regulations under the Inspection of .Machinery- Act, ll)ll.-<, relatino to examination of engine-drivers, nave been amended by altering; the age at which candidates for certificates of competency for traction and locomotive 1 engine-drivers may be examined to at : least twenty-one years. j Air B. AVard, County Chairman, accompanied by the County Clerk left for Wellington this morning. While in Wellington Air Ward will attend the conference of th„ New Zealand Counties’ Association, and interview Aiinisters and departments in respect to various Cmmy matters. I Bead about the,so gift lines at tho “II.II.” and vein will see at a glance that they are offered free of profit. Your chance! Good quality Colonial woollen sox Is lid pair, all wool Colonial flannels Ss (id each in grey, navy, and Shetland; strong denims !)s lid pair, strong shooters, nailed 'Jos (id pair, men’s fine worsted sac suits, good cut 98s (id at the X.Z. Clothing Faction'.— Advt.

A special euchre and dance will be held at .St Mary’s Club rooms to-mor-row (Wednesday) evening. Extra vain, able prizes are to be competed for. and in addition two special prizes are offered fur a certain number of games won during the evening. As the proceeds of this tournament go to the refreshment stall at the coming bazaar, a large gathering is anticipated. (food music is arranged for for the (lance, and supper provided. Admission Is.—Ailvt.

F'\riic Presbyterian spring flower show and sale of work is advertised in this issue to take place on Wednesday, the sth October. Mr Bradbury of Christchurch, lias promised a fine exhibition of bis unsurpassed daffodils and narcissi, while the ladies have a splendid exhibit, of useful and fancy needle work. An exhibition of the fancy needle work which has always been much admired will be on view in Mr Bresfon’s window on Saturday night first.

Tlie gold medal presented In Jack Steel by the New Zealand Sportsmen's Association for lining the best back in the third test match, is a fine specimen of the jeweller's art. It is finely engraved, with a relief figure of a footballer, and at the top are ferns meeting over a Springbok. The other medal, which Steel received from the Timarilvians, is a very beautifully-de-signed trophy. His cup for being the best New Zealand player in the three Tests is now lieing engraved at Dunedin. It is of solid silver, and is a very handsome trophy indeed.

A Wellington correspondent says both branches of the legisla tu re have more commodious and suitable accommodation this session, as only one part of the centre of the new building is incomplete. Workmen are still putting the finishing tom'hes to rooms in use, hut this slight inconvenience is more than made up by tlie increased room and air space. The Council Chamber, with its beautiful marble pillars, topped with gold, and its furnishing of re 1 plush, lias become a show place. Members will appreciate their improved rnrroHiidings, which will make a session in warm weather tolerable.

A small steamer said to tie suitable for the trade to the South Westland ports, at what is considered a reasonable figure, is now under oiler to the Hokitika Shipping Company. The limit is not large enough to pay in till' north trade service, but she is well suited to tlie Okarito and (Ikiiru harbors, lias good power and is twin screw. Stic is timber built, and is smaller than the Bacrnn. but a nrieb newer bout. It is believed a very suitable master and engineer could be procured. Enquiry is now being made from the Okuru and Bruce nay settlers as to the financial support they are prepared to extend. If tin* rcplic are of a satisfactory nature tlie directors

are like! y to fa vor the puridin.se of tin* boat contingent . upon the local share list being as satisfactory as at first indii nteel.

A petition is at present being circulated through New Zealand for the commutation of the death sentence passed upon llakarai To Kalin, who was recently convicted at Hamilton oi having murdered Richard Elliot at Oiigarotu on Easter Sunday last, upon the grounds that it is likely that Elliot’s dentil was caused by Kalin accidentally. In the first two trials the jury disagreed but at the third trial a conviction was entered. The petitioners are of opinion that alter the second trial Kalin informed the police that lie shot Elliot accidentally, anil urge 11 in t substantial corroboration ot this was given in the evidence as follows:—(1) That the prisoner and the deceased were on a shooting expedition through ti-trei's six to eight ieet high; (2) The prisoner and deceased were good friends; (3) The prisoner’s gun bad a defect which made both barrels likely to explode if one trigger was pressed; this fact was proved by Colonel Hazard : (.4) The deceased bad a comparatively small amount of money on him; prisoner was earning tlie same wages as deceased, and also possessed several horses and lauded interests, nod bad no urgent need for the money ; (5) The fact that prisoner hail been previously in gaol for theft was likely to influence him in believing that the police would charge Hint with having caused the death of the deceased and lie would therefore seek to get rid of the body; (6) It is typical of the Native race that lulling denied all knowledge to the police lie would persist in such denial to the last moment; (7) In undergoing three trials for murder prisoner had passed through an ordeal without parallel in British jurisprudence.

Head colds, throat colds, chest- colds, are quickly relieved by “NAZOL.” Penetrating and soothing. 60 doses Is (id. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnre. Use "NAZOL” and you won’t keep a Imd cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d. Don’t wait until Influenza grips you —get “NAZOL” now. The best safeguard against coughs, chest and throat fioreiwM. 60 doses Is Gd.

North Island mails by the Maori j ; connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch tliis morning. Folk who recognise real bargains will avail themselves of these! Women s glace lace shoes 225, women’s patent courts, smart shape 20s (id, men’s hex hide (lerbv hoots, black and tan, 29s (id, men's Oxford shape dress hoots 26s (id. See them at the N.Z. C 1011.ing Factory.—Advt. Enquiries made to-day at the olliee oi the liiiiiu Dredging Coy. elicited that a partial inspection loci been made oi the gold tables on the big dredge, hut that there had been no clean-up, and that the return would not he available for publication. In pursuance of the recommendations of the Gaming Commission, the Governor-General is authorised by "Gazette” notice to issue 181 totalisator licenses for days specified in the Commission’s report for the racing ycai commencing August I. It is explained that this is merely formal procedure to have the matter brought 1 elute Parliament. ! Yesterday afternoon a conference was held at the Municipal Paths between representatives of ill ■ I hi- nigh Council and the citizens’ committee, relative to the reopening of the baths this season. The matter was do cussed, and it was stated that for about ItbO. of which £35 would lie required for replastering with a strong mixture to cement, the baths could tie put in order. The councillors, however held j out vorv little hope of water being available from the town supply, and the suggestion was made to instal an electric pump and secure a regulai stipplv overnight from the river as the tide serves. Further enquiry will he made along these lines, and if satisfactory arrangements can he made, terms' between the Borough Counci, and the Committee are likely bo arranged.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment- of Spring Millinery- at very reasonable prices -opening out for Saturday ni Ailvt. Correct corsets for fashionable costumes, just in a shipment of Hntain s liest glove fitting rustless C.H-. corsets. A style for every figure, comfortable to wear, absolutely correct "> st . v,c ; Stylish dressers should inspect the new model corsets now showing at -'lcG'umr and Co., the leading drapers, Hokitika and Grey month. —Advt. Parents! Keep the kiddies free from colds. “NAZOi,” taken on sugar or inhaled is a sure protection. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Is fid. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint ( u r c