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Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1921, Page 2

.Monday next being Labor Day. a statutory holiday, the “Guardian” will not he published. Messrs Daigety and Co Ltd. invite entries for their (stock sale at llari [lari on Thursday, Oct. 27th. A Press Association message from Wellington yesterday announced the death of Lady Sinclair, wife of Sit John Sinclair, AI.L.C. i The programme of the Westland Rar ing Club for its summer meeting i) published in this issue. It is a very at tractive sheet, and front all account! will attract a long string rtf horse*.

Men’s wear at Addisons: —Boxed suits from 97s lid to C 7 10s, tweed trousers from I ts lid, shirts Irom Sudd, also full range of underwear and general mercery. Boys are also catered for in a line range of suits, shirts, hose, etc.—Advt. A. and A. Stores have further reduced the price of best factory hotter in pats to 1 11 per !h. By buying and selling for cash we hope to a ways give customers our goods at the lowest possible rates.

Our readers will he interested know that .Messrs Glassou and ( 0., Christchurch, will he opening in Keller’s sample rooms, Hokitika, on Thursday, Kriday and Saturday next. In addition to taking orders for suits to measure, the firm nr* offering men’s j strong tweed working trousers at I:ss 9d. men’s sweaters 12s (id. men s shirts 5s lid, men’s underwear, ties, sox, etc., at special prices. Boys’ tweed suits, ladies all wood tweed skirts 255, blouses, jumpers etc. at less than shop prices.—Advt. All interested in the resuscitation of the Hokitika Swimming Club are invited to meet at the County Chambers at 7 o’clock to-night to elect a committee of management. Now that the water difficulty can he settled, the baths can he kept ?n first class order, with fresh water daily. This should ensure liberal patronage and the full utility of the baths’. Those willing to join the Club should attend to-night nod assist in the selection of a strong executive.

Sevoinl Wellington doctors admit the possibility of Katana having efiecL ed cures of nervous diseases. On the other hand, they say that some harm mav hove been done in regard to Maon> anil others imagining that other diseases can he cured without expeit medical treatment. Just at present the outbreak of typhoid in one •!» settlement is giving the Health !«- nartment some concern. and there is a possil.ilitv that Dr Valintme tlio _ head of the Department, will seek an interview with Katana, with a view to uettiim him to influence the .Maoris to submit to inoculation with anti-ontene serum, which practically e mounted typhoid from the ranks of the army durimr the war. I

The settlers in the Kokatalii district report Unit there is plenty of feed available for stork this season. Most of the stock have wintered well, and the dairying cattle have come in in , sjood profit. The result is noticeable | at the dairy factory, where as much , hotter per day is l>eing made now as was made two months later last season. The factory is now turning out about half a ton of hotter daily, and the quality as usual is of tlio hi^host grade. The necessity of enlarging this factory is under consideration already and next year proposals in that direction will require to be formulated in order to deal adequately witli tbe increased milk supply of the district. Blouses arc one of our specialities: — We are now showing a splendid range of voile from 8s lid to ‘2ss, crepe do chine in white and colours; also plain silks. Special value in ladies’ sports coats in art silk 19s (id, 29s (id, 39s (id at Addisons.—Advt. Til accordance with the authority given at the recent meeting of the Westland County Council, a Duplex four wheel drive motor tipping lorry lias been purchased at Wanganui for the local body. A favourable report to the machine came to hand last Friday, but it was deemed expedient to secure local advice and Mr W. Robinson, motor expert, was sent to Wanganui to inspect tint machine. Ho advised the County authorities tbe machine was a good bargain and stated be was satisfied the Council could liof do better. On this advice authority was given to puvehaso tlio machine. The cost is £l,o< •» net cash. Household goods at Addisons: —l.aoe curtains and curtain nets, damask from Is lid, sheetings in all widths, cretonnes in a fine range of new designs, hearth rugs and squares in bipestry, special value in bordered easement, superior quality now only 4s lid.—Advt, The County party who visited the Kokatalii district yesterday saw it under ideal conditions ns regards drainage work. All the streams and water courses were full, and a good idea could be formed as to the necessity for improved drainage works to let the water away more rapidly. Mr Strawbridge, the Government Engineer, inspected several examples of local efforts at drainage and could see the benefit of tbe work in each instance. Under a comprehensive scheme a Meeting a definite area a very large amount if , work! (fan be done, and a (great improvement affected. The main or natural water courses no doubt would engage first attention and these traverse a large tract of the principal area opening up possibilities* for considerable Intteral drainage covering the various sections passed through. Every woman’s vote is given in favour of “NO-1VUBBTNO” laundry help; also ours, a Is carton does 7 weeks’ washing perfectly.—sold everywhere.— Advt.

The annual mooting of the Westlnntl Trotting Club will be held on Thursday evening at the Club rooms, at 8 o’clock. The funeral of the late Mr Patrick Whelan took place yesterday .to btatford cemetery. The Rev Father Eceloton conducted the service at the graveside. Costumes are now on view at Addisons. Thev are stylish, well cut ami the prices are most reasonable. Aa v\ serge, brown, Botany twill, tweeds, etc. Wo” cordially invite your inspection. Advt.

A. and A. Stores advise their clients that a large consignment of English white dinner wane is arriving this week and will he olfered at the usual cut rates. The line will include all sizes of plates, .bill, to lOiti. Shop early to avoid disappointment. Mr and Mrs O. A. Ferry returned to Hokitika last evening, and were serenaded on arrival at their residence by t lie .Municipal Rand. A small uiiiy *’ younger frv with the proverbial tin cans, also gave a hearty, if over noisy, welcome home.

A motor cvele had a narrow escape „f |,ei„.r burnt in Weld Street last evening. Something went wrong wiM the machine and the rider dismounted, and going to the rear of the machine struck a match. In a moment there was a flare-up that lit up the street, from hen/.iue that was leaking from the tank. Luckily, the rider managed to pull the cycle out of the way before the tv res could catch alight and no damage was done to the machine. I Anyone in search of n prime joint of mutton, should not miss the card tournament in St. Mary’s Club Rooms this (Wednesday) night. The winning holy and gent and the seconds also wili each receive a parcel of prime ’ mutton. The players at the table "Ml each receive a parcel of ' chops. Lovers of dancing will be i pleased to hear that McLean's orrlies'tri have kindlv undertaken to supply ' the dance music. The Ladies Committee will supply the supper and everything points to a most enjoyable evening.—Advt.

Addisons have just received a hue range of dark and light "ashing prints in tjlie well-known “\\ ashiesista make. Guaranteed to wash and wea well HO inches wide and price -S (id per yard; also « good range oi heavy qunli'tv cheek zephyrs, «ncho* a :ls fid. Crepe cloth m hue quality, all shades 2s (id.—Advt.

A| r | S. St ,a "bridge, Government n,:,i„;i W Kngineer for Wseth.nd. paid visit to the Kokatahi-Koitcrang. districts yesterday, accompanied by the Coiintv authorities, including VRssi s Morel and Chesteiman M’s.C'.C. for the purpose of inspecting tin I '" ,,ln P | im ds of the localities, which are of considerable area. The various parts wore visited including Langs swamp, which reaches from Taminelli creek to Murray road tho. Ciimelbuek Aanip aiva and tile Municipal swam)' area. . ‘ Sti aw bridge "as making hi - lirsl to the district and was surprised ■' the extent of country affected by t n* poKsibilitie- of the country for pastoral pursuits if effectively drained, lane’s swamp was inspected at 'anions "points. and the two main streams Raft and White's Creeks, were also Visited. The party went the lull length of White road and inspected the” effect of recent drainage w orks by Carter Bros, close in to the lull Mall road was traversed for a considerable distance also, to inspect the Canielhnck Swamp and later the party went along Municipal road to see the swamp hinds in that vicinity. Mr Straw bridge is ' now completing a drainage scheme at La Fontaine. Inter-Wanganui, and the survey will he out of hand next month. He will then take “l> a. survey of living’s swamp to ascertain the possibilities and cost of a practicable scheme. and later the Koiterangi swamps will l>o treated similarly. When the information is collected the local body will be asked to consult the ratepayers in regard to creating a • drainage area in the respective districts to carry out the works decided ■ upon.

Millinery of nil classes is now showing a t AddisonsModels, read.v-to-wears, straws, plain and lace-edge leghorns, etc. We cater slwcially lor millinery mul invite your inspection. Don’t forget our milliner will be pleased to advise and assist in your •selection.—Advt. When you ask tor < SIIAKI.AXD’S KU'ID MACXKSIA don’t take anything ■■just as good,” hut get SHAKIiAXD’S. Host that money can buy. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shi]>inent of Spring Millinery- at very letvsotmble juices opening out for Saturday niy —Advt.