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Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1921, Page 2

N«rtb Island mails by the Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. A Juvenile dance "ill be held in the Town Hall. Him,., on Saturday night it, aid of Catholic School lends. A.lvt. A further leductini, bus been made in the price of butter iu Wellington. It call now be purchased there lor 1/11 for certain registered brands. . 'Sir Joseph Ward lias left l.otul ; bis ietuin to New Zealand, ami should anive back next month, lie travels by wav of America.

! Alo-srs M, •.Million and I'c. ai.et.o'neers Reefton offer for prompt sal", cheap, the Success Dredge. 10 h.p. bo. lor and full complete plain. i Costumes are now on view at Addi--1“ so ns. They atV stylish, well cut. and i |be prices are most reasonable. Navy scree, brown, Botany twin, two- (Is. etc. Wo”cordially invite your inspection.— Advt. j Watch the A. and A. Stores replace advertisement to-morrow. New goods j ;„,d new prices. Jusl a?i ived. a sl.ipiiient of hulk teas at Is ldd and 2s per lb. Blouse i.-member we Holtvot to am pan of the town at prices '(noted, i Advt. 1 , - Verv keen activity ,s report. -. 1 the building trade in Auckland. .Vu much is being done in the erection ... \> aieb.m-es or i«-s. hut ' holding ba> lafly ho*o Mat. : lal is p!c"G'"l. and the , timber mills arc hop-, very busy. w„„ : no changes in price. A recent visitor to Hokitika and one ' who is very much interested in Agriculture pursuits, paid a visit to t‘e local Racecourse at.d expressed himsclt as more than astonished to I'm 1 l! 'e class of country under cultivation carving such a good pasture which lias a robust healthy uppearai.ee; and would do credit to higher j : i od lands.

! Speaking in the New South \\ aleLegislative Assembly re. enlly. a l.a- ---" bor 'member. Mr Aloleswortb. proceeded to praise be motherhood endowment scheme, and Mr All-Gin's care for the babies, "ire lias made available a splendid outfit to ensure that ‘ children eome into tlie world properly • clothed. ’’ remarked the speaker a “bull” that caused roars of laughter.

.Mr G. A. Wood, the administrator of the local Museum, (ontiuues to do excellent work in the self-imposed task of rearranging ami ela-silying the incur interesting exhibits. Several new exhibits have been added to tin- (o!!ection of late, including a tine exhibit of Island bows and arrows which c.e tastefully displayed. A number of bird exhibits are to be shown in a large

case shortly to be installed, and r. Id.tional exhibits are expeeted ot the same character. There is a very line collection of paintings and photographs in the building, and altogether, an excellent display is being made.

Men! the point is ”11. It’s" are always ready for you with exceptionally attractive lines in mercery, and our prices cannot, be beaten. Smart handkerchief ties from 2s (id. smart eolbi’s from Is, handkerchiefs from Is. lancy and plain sox from Is lid. Colonial wool sox Is lid, best ipiulity lounge shirts 7s lid, 8s (id, 10s (id. All makes in underwear stocked i:.eluding the best Colonial worsted unshrinkable makes at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

A record bouse assembled for the euchre tournament and dance held at St .Mary’s Club rooms last evening. Some thirty tables competed and a very

enjoyable game resulted. The prizes were won by Mrs G. Hatch and Aliss ; X. Lock and Mrs Tims (’rough and Airs G. Sluiw gentlemen’s. A sumptuous J supper was then provided, at the con- - elusion of which the ball was cleared - I and dancing was indulged in until an I early hour. Mr W. Holley bad charge I of the (loor. Great interest was taken in the waltzing competition for which j eight couples entered. The prizes were | awarded to Mr 11. Norman and Mrs 11. I Thomas. Messrs ,1. .1, Hieeze sent-., , and E. McGregor acted as judges and j gave entire satisfaction. ’1 bo music I was supplied by the Mental Hospital ■ stall' orchestra and was much appre- ' oilited. Misses M. Giese and It. Coyle I supplied extras. , At a meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society yesterday alleim.ei it was reported one million trout and salmon eggs had passed through th. ■Lake Kanieri hatchery this season. Some 40,000 trout fry were forwarded successfully for distribution by the Grey Society! About 1 •"0,00(1 rainbow Croat fry were liberated in Lake Kanieri this season. The Society considered the Acclimatisation'Hill before the House, and appreciated Mr Seddon’s attitude m respect to same. A suggestion to own the deer shooting season a little earlier in the year was approved. The caretaker asked to bo relieved of bis duties as soon as possible, but It was resolved to arrange a conference with a subcommittee. Various matters of detail were also considered by tlie mooting. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spi-incf Millinery—«t very reiwnnni.la prices—opening out for Saturday vi —Advt,

Alessis Houston and Co. notity m, mr advertising columns the entries for licit- sale at Kokatahi on Wednesday, let. 19th. ‘There is about an average of one ar or motor-lorry per day being a.centally burned in New Zealand.’ sta d a Napi ( ’r insurance agent. Iku-on and Imms are on the rise. The A. and A. Stores have bought a quantity of bams for Christmas, t„ arrive early ill December. Book them now and save the rise. Cash on delivery.- -Advt. AH mcinlvi s of the Kiwi Football Jlub must be at Keller’s Sample Uo.ne.;,h js evening at , o clock sharp. L.i-i----ncss most imi>ort,ant. Advt. jjf it***. I *'?‘'. •* A mooting of t-ho W ostlniul >u» Tniori takes pluco 10-n at tko i..-t .u meeting place at 7.110 p.ni. sharp. Business to arrange a date for the pie.-en-tation banquet. - Advt. During last week several good catches uf fish were made in the waters in the neighbourhood of Taurnuga. One piety secured 72 dozen sehnnpper and " large quantity of mullet and mixed ID". About 50 lmpiika were caught by various parties. ,

The Gre\ "Argils” states: "We have it- on the very best authority that a traveller who has been named, is now in the district offering to sell Newcastle coal in lots from 50 ton * UI> ‘ wards, at 07s, free on wharf at Greymouth. This is about Is (id less per ton than the local dealers can purchase the best Reefton coal at. What about carrying coal to Newcastle.

For your ball, dining room, bedroom or kitchen you can secure smart new designs witii nAft tone in colouring in the latest patterns of Axmimstcr, Brussels and tapestry carpets and heavy twelve-feet wide linoleums, from the well-known furnishing warehouse of Harleys Limited, Greynioutii, who have an excellent- display of these lines. All orders aro sent, fircight paid to Hokitika.

A rather severe break occurred at the Totara Sawmill on -Monday last. It appears something went wrong with the governor and the engine "raced going at a terrific rate. Both the pullev on tlie intermediate shaft and the tiv-wheel were badly broken, pieces o the metal living in all directions and some going through the roof of the building. The engine driver. Arthur Simpson, while getting control ot tlie engine was struck on the leg by a piece, of metal and both bones were fractured near the ankle. This was the only accident. but some ot the other men working about the null ->au ~ narrow escape. Tie- sufferer was conveved to Hokitika ill Betl.ig’s motor car and had the limb attended to Is Dr Baird at the Westland Hospital.

The ninth annual report of the Mata-. ,-oa, Dairy Factory Coy. is to be considered bv the shareholders at the annual meeting on Monday evening next. The Directors have pleasure in reportine that tim factory bad a very success, fid season during the past year. The cheese manufactured totalled 144,U.21bs and was -cvf a uniform first grade quality sold at the highest market price. A dividend of 6 ]k>i< cent, oti capital account is recommended. The retiring directors. Messrs Northcroft, P. Burrell. and Xisson are eligible for re-elec-tion. The total receipts for the year, including £282 carried forward were £8,084. The payments for butter fat for the season were £7014. Freight were £7014. Freight cost £.lB, more the amount of the salaries for the factory, £351. A dividend totalling £llß was paid out, and the balance carried forward is £440 after writing off £72 for depreciation. The assets of the company arc £3493 of which £1236 are cash in bank and hand.

One of the most successful functions of the year was the unanimous opinions of the huge crowd, which assembled u> the Supreme Hall, on l'uesday night, when the management of the uniq c stall, in connection with St Mary » Bn-

z-aae- bell ll.ib- da.i an’ wltzu.g competition , Dan mg commenced :t 8 o’clock sharp and with the popular Alt'.. Mr Owen Walker, in elm rye ot the floor, was kept merrily going until the wee siiia’ hours of th" morning, music being supplied by Misses King. Reid. Daly. Giese and Lawn. Joyce and Gibbous. The event ot t'’e evening was the waltzing competition which took' plan* -at 10..10 .some 13 couples taking the tloor, to music placed by Air Joyce. This proved a very close contest. Some very excellent waltzing being witnessed. Tlie Judges A lews Lawn. Gibbons, and Cl i 1 loot y eventually awarded the first prize t" Mr. I). Ileenan and Aliss Nellie Schroder. and scroll.! prize to Master David Breeze, ami Miss Enid (bristiansen. Their decision was received -with approval. by all. cveryliody rising and singing “Fur They *,,i*o .Jolty (,o»>d Fellows." A dainty supper was then served by the ladies, after which dapping was continued. The management wish to thank most heartily all those who assististed to make the function successful. A special word of praise given to Air O. Walker. Me understand the still will benefit to the extent •f about £ls.

1 Get ready for spring time. It is right at your doors and your wardrobe requires replenshing with fighter wear 1 for the lighter wentlir. We aie now 1 offering a beautiful range of underwear for ladies in mid-weight for spring and light-weight for summer. All these j fresh and pretty garments have been ‘ specially selected for our trade, am! ’ represent the very latest fashionable j ensure a quick clearance. McGruer and j Co., cash drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. ■ j Xow that spring cleaning is the ord >r I of the day, wo would draw your at--1 tontion to our new stock of linoleun.j, ’ ! carpet runners, hearth ruga, square? ami hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder ai d Go’s. Advt. 'Pl,at "NO-RUBBING” .Laundry Help J is every girl’s best pal on washing I mornings is undeniable; grocers say •“Golden Rule" Soon is just as popular. , -Advt. ( | !■ hi ■ iiwii ir~ r <aer;x j