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Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1921, Page 2

North Island mails by the WaliiVie c "Unacted with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. During tli,. month of October the cjjlates of the following deceased persons in this district were accepted for administration by the Public Trustee, namely: I). Chisholm, J. W. Graham, .Mark Masters, Nail McDavitt. A horse owned bv .Messrs Ziogler and Co. had the misfortune to have itr, foreleg broken on Thursday morning on Gibson (May Heat 1 the railway crossing, and if bad to be shot to put it out iif it's misery.

The returns from the New Big river mine for the months of September and October are as follows:—Battery—SO) o/.s melted gold from 850 tons. Cyanide—s,‘lozs 4dwt bullion from 250 tons of sands treated. Total value £3352.

The value of the timber industry to New Zealand was demonstrated by Air Mclntosh .Ellis, director of Forestry. Captain Ellis said that the snwmilling industry stood second on tho list of employers for the Dominion, over 35,000 |ieople being directly dependent on it, and its pay-roll totalled at least £1,500,000 per annum. For the last year the total value of the production was £3,750,000, and for the previous year £2.200,000, The industry with its capital investment of £2,100.000, was second on tho list of industries, mid its value to the worker was shown liv the fact that the wages bill nefouiitud for a greater proportion of tho pmdui tioti value than that of any other industry in New Zealand -05 tier

South Westland readers will be interested to know that. .Messrs Ghissoti and Co. Christchurch, will be opening out at Hari Hari Public Hall on Monday Nov 7th. until Saturday 12th. In addition to taking orders for suits -to measure, the firm are offering men’s strong tweed -working trousers at 13s 9d .men’s sweaters 12s Gd, men’s shirts 5s lid, men’s underwear, ties, sox, etc., at special prices. Boys’ tweed suits, ladies all wool tweed skirts 255, blouses, jumpers, etc. at less than shop prices. Advt.

The Inaiigabiia Trotting Club has adopted the following programme for the annual meeting on January ltttli, the stakes totalling £B3s:—Welcome Handicap (harness) of 87) sovs, 2.3(1 class, I mile. Progress Handicap (saddle) ot 100 sovs, tmhopplcd trotters, 3.5(i class, 1} miles. Inangahua Trotting Club Handicap (harness) of 150 sovs, 1.55 class, 2 miles. Blackwater Handicap (harness) of 9!) sovs. 2.30 class. I mile. Electric Handicap, (saddle), of 100 sovs, 3.42 class, 1 1 3 miles. Inglewood Handicap (harness), of UK) sovs, 3.2 class, 1) miles. Big River Handicap (harness), of 110 sovs, itnhopplcd trotters, 5.1 I class. 2 miles. Keep-it-Dark Handicap (saddle', of 100 sovs, 2.27 class, 1 mile.

'The Westport ‘News" says:—Mr 41. H. Young satisfied himself that there was not sufficient water at the head of the Wareatoa river to carry out the hydro-electric scheme tlie syndicate lie represented had in vi«w. and therefore looked elsewheie for power. and has decided to base the works on the Big Totara river, midway between Westport and C harleston. At Warentea the water fell away below nine Government heads, and this is not by any means the driest time in the year. By taking the Big Totara river as the souiee pi supply, the syndicate will be

able to use to advantage a long we l !- linishod tunnel construct'd by the o’.! Virgin Flat Company. From this source, Air Young estimates that he will In' able to get ample power lor an electric supply for the Borough of Westpnrt, as well as mr the cement manufacturing works his syndicate has in view.

A very pleasant evening was spent on .Monday night, when the .Mental Hospital staff wound up its dancing season with a long night hall. The hall had been tastefully decorated by the Judies, the floor ill excellent order, ajitl Mr Breeze as Master of (Vreiiiun-j ies left nothing to lie desired. All excellent programme ot music was supplied by the stuff orchestra. Aliss Mm- , tarlaue (piano), .Miss When (violin),! All .Martini (cornet), and Air Dawson j (piccolo), and extras by Air and Aliss Wylie (flute and piano) and Miss King, were much appreciated. During the ] evening Air Alulremieii as Chairman of] the Social Committee, referred to the pleasant state of harmony which existed among the sSuff with regard to those ( dances, ami thanked the stall lor the way in which they had worked to make 1 them a success, lie considered that their labours were amply compensated hv the evident enjoyment of the gaosts and ho]K'd that next year’s season would prove even more successful. After supper, which was very daintily served by the Indies, dancing was resumed till 1.30 a.m., when a most enjoyable evening was brought to u close. L< . i 1.. .. A. t DIM I. ...wtnimr il'if !

Saturday, Oct. 29th. opening daygreat summer sale. Big savings on the new season’s wearing apparel and household goods. Everything in every department is substantially marked dow n. Spot cash trading enables us to sell at a small margin of commission. Bo thrifty and wise, buy now. MeGruer and Co., cash drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

A non-sbetarian mission will lie held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Sunday), (.■vetting at 8 o’clock.

Presbyterians at Woodstock are tep quested to note til'll the stgiice tomorrow ik postponed till the following Sunday, owing to the closing of Kanicri bridge.

An experienced boxer purposes opening a class for young lads, and invites early application for inclusion tft be made It) the. President of the local Boxing Association.

To-night! To-night! At tho Suprcine Ball the usual Kiwi Football Club’s dance is being bold. Good floor. Good music. Dancing at 8.30 sharp. Admission Is.—Advt,

A plain and fancy dress ball will be hold in the Koitcrangi Ilall oil Worth**' day, November 9th, Waltzing competition with prizes for best couple, Proceeds in aid of the Hall funds. Advt'.

The death took place oil Thursday at Christchurch of Air Jack McCarthy, who was for some years employed as a titter in the railway workshops at Greymouth. Tic was about forty years of age. Ho was married and leitves a young family, his wife, being formerly Aliss McDeviU, of Cobden.

The death of Airs Alartin Kennedy, of Wellington, took place yesterday after a short illness. Deceased lived for innnv years in Greymouth. Her husband,' Mr Martin Kennedy, wlio was returned to t.be House, of Representatives for the Grey Electoral District, predeeased her a few years ago. Site leaves a grown up family.

Next Thursday everting, in the, Supreme Hall «■ dance ip being held by the Excelsior Football Club to wind up the season. The arrangements are in th 0 hands of a strong committee, while the music will be supplied by the Royal Orchestra. Ladies are cordially invited while a charge, of 2s 6d will he made for gents.—Advt.

The annual concert arranged by the Sisters of the Ross (onvent, will tm:c place in tlie Totara flail, Ross, on Friday, Nov. 11th. An excellent programme has Ihh-'h arranged. The same programme will he repented at the Public Hall, Hari Hari, on Wednesday. Nov. Kith.

At a, meeting of the Canterbury Progress League executive on Wednesday evening Air M’Alpine, in suggesting that the organiser should inspect the .Midland railway tunnel every three moths, said that a very dangerous slip had occurred near “No. 1/,” on the other side of Broken River, and tho whole of the men from the Springfield deviation were working on th 0 slip. The whole of the flat' was slipping cut, and the line might disappear. If anything oecurcd to block tjio railway, the West Coast, would lie cut off front Canterbury, as tlie roads were likely t-o become impassable. Air Cliniie said that in Wellington lie had asked the General Alanagor of Railways to give the league information from time to time iiding tlie whole of the line, and Air APYilly had promised to do so. He inleuded to submit a report, every three months on the subject, especially as the public looked to the League to keep the matter going.

I M r AVilford, leaded of the Opposi- ’ tion, made the following statement on Wednesday night in connection with the Auckland East bye-election : - “The win of Reform in Auckland East is no surprise to those who followed closely the election. About a week ago it be- . cattle dear to me that the fight had ! become ‘For Alassey or against Apis--1 sey,’ aiul as a result those who voted against Alassey divided their votes 1 among three candidates, which, of course, produced the present, result. Mr Alaekenzio has polled 2525 votes for I Reform, and 4030 rotes have been poll- ] ed against Reform ; that is to say, a , dear majority of 1505 of the electors have recorded their votes against Rej form yet Reform is successful. Clear- , ly the repeal of the second ballot has enabled candidates obtoining a. minoiity of vcjfes to become members. Tho Hon G. AV. Russell, who carried the Liberal banner, bad to suffer, 1 ant afraid from the! ‘silent epidemic vote.’ as it is called by those who have been in touch with me during the contest. It is mat tor for ivgret from a. national point of view that a candidate with I 2525 votes can win a seat in Parlia--1 ment while 4030 are/ east against him. Time will put this right.”

Now that spring cleaning is the order of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stink of iinoleuii. . carpet runners, hearth rugs, square-* ami I tan gin ;s. These are decidedly wdl worth your inspection at Sehridc ard Co’s. -Advt.

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v-i .....i, cannot help saving money. cause von get style ..ml value at short prices. Seek first the values always offering at "H.B’s" and you will he .■Oiivineed that any purchase made at

this store is a sound Our goods sell themselves. See them at th ■ N.Z. Clothing Factory.- Advt.