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Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1921, Page 2

[t is understood that Mr A. Ching who was chosen to succeed Mr J. N. Holder ns Clerk of Court at Hokitika has not accepted the offer of transfer and tlrat Mr W. Will of Gore is now to take up the position here. Mr A. kittle announces the arrival ~f his summer stock, all made specially to his order, which includes nigger laiicv bar shoes, nigger courts, nigger Oxfords, white Oxlords and numerous oilier lines for yourselves and children. These goods are just as worn in 'he cities, lmt at a much lower price. s< ‘- oure your new shoes now. Men! It you warn Mer.-eiy goudi that will give you downright good service yon can do a whole lm amse than buy ’IUV lirands. Note these. Wincovette shirts with hands * (> eacl: these are good, smart handkerchief tie. from 2/0 upwards. Men’s pyjama suits 111 0. Cashmere Sox from 1/11, Colonial woollen sox 1/11, Genuine President Braces 1/11, at the NX Clothing Factory.-- Advt.

This evening at St Mary’s Club there is to be a musical evening. St, pains have been spared to present a really first-class programme, in addition to which supper will be served and a dance will follow. A specially ! interesting feature of the evening will be a guessing competition in which all , should take part and try to "in , the handsome prizes. Come along one mul all and bring your pencils with you.-- Ailvt. i The marriage took place in St ,losepli’s Church. Rookie Street, Wellington on 2(ith. October of Miss Eva Lincoln (sixth daughter of Mrs dames Lincoln) and Mr George Oliver both of Hokitika.. The bride was given away b v her mother, Mr Thomas Tlist was best man. and Miss Agnes Lincoln ... tod as bridesmaid. The bride carried mi ivory bound prayer book, the gilt ~! bn- mother. Mr and Airs Oliver lai,-i- tuft for Christchurch where the huni’yiiiMon will In* spout.

The Hon. ,1. G. Coates, Minister of |'nidi,■ Works has advised Mr T. E. V. S' ddoii, M. P. -With reference to your letter of the 20th ultimo and n interim acknowledgment of the 22m idem.. 1 have to advise that the maintenance of the protective works along the banks of the Rig Wanganui River receives the close attention of niv Department’s officers, and the undermining referred to by you will be repaiied in due course.

All interesting game took place on the local Bowling Green yesterday afternoon when members of the visiting Masonic party from Otago met members of the local Club and had an enjoyable game for a couple of hours. Three rinks of tlm visitors took part in the play and the green though heavy alt,or the previous day’s downpour played exceedingly well under the circumstances. Thu games wen; closely (untested and the visitors expieesed pleasure at the opportunity eivgn fliem to have a roll-up on the local green.

Mr T. K, Y. Seddon, Al. I’, has liecn advised by lion. J. 0. Coates, Al blister of Public Works as follows: Slippery Face Deviation.—Referring to the representations made by you in company with tlm Chairman and Clerk of the Westland County Council, in regard to the Slippery Face Deviation. 1 have to inform you that arrangements have now been made whereby it

is hoped that the survey of this work will lie undertaken at an early date.

At Addington stock solos on Wednesday :i good entry of fat pigs_ was forward, and there was a fair demand. Values were as follows:—Choppers £2 Ids to £5, light haconors {.'.'l los to C l os, heavy haeoners Cl 10s to Cl 15s. extra heavy haeoners Co to Co Ss, average price per Ih 7d, light porkers C2 Ids to C'2 17s lid, heavy porkers C.'f to C.'i Ids, average price per II) Od. A good entry of store pigs was forward, unit they mot with a fair dementi. Values were:—Host stores £2 to C2 7s, medium stores Cl Ss to Cl Jos. small stores 17s to Cl Is, weamjrs los to Cl 2s (id.

Saturday last was the ninth anniversary of the discovery of the bodies of Captain Scott, Dr Wilson, and Lieutenant Rowers, the last surviving members of tbi' Rritisli Antarctic expedi-

twin, Him, niter reaohino tlie South I’ole on January Istth. lllll.’, mol with disaster, owing to toirihle hlizzsi(ls, niter starting on their return journey. IVtt.v-Oflieer Kvniis died on h’ehiiinr.v !7 1 h, mid Captain (lutes on .Mnreli 17th, l lie hitter leaving his tent to meet his dentil in n blizzard, Imping thereby to give his three eumrndes n better elianee. ('.•iptniii Scott’s Inst diary entry was dated M inch tli. The bodies were lotind by n senreh party on November I'dtli. The news of the tragedy was brought to Now Zealand by the Term Novn, which tirrived nt Onniaru on Sebrunry 10th, l!)ld. Not content with having esenpetl I'rom custody nt Dunedin oil November lltli. All,in Ailehoson, who was reeap--11•.rod on Sunday, nml on Wednesday v.ns .sentenced to nil nddition.nl twelve months’ imprisonment for the offence, made another attempt to roach freedom in the afternoon. Aiteheson, it is stated, was on a train on route to the Tapania prison, in the custody of two constables, when he conceived the idea of making a break. The constables, however, were on the alert. As soon as prisoner's intentions wore realised they engaged with him, and after a desperate struggle, managed to secure him attain, but not until some damage had been done to the railway earriage, including the breaking ol a window. Aiteheson is now in the Taparun. prison, ,vhere he will serve his sentence. Ilis original sentence was ol live years lor assault on a constable.

|i'ast. drawing to a close. (Ireal summer sale, special bargains for Saturday, Nov. 10th. ami following days. See hie price list circulating through this newspaper Friday, and if unable to attend sit down and write for your re(piiremonts, all (roods are post free. Don’t let tltis crest opportunity of bovine your new summer and ’Xmas goods at side prices slip by. We keep faith with the public. Our sales are sincere and genuine. McOruer and Co. Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth. — Advt.

To ensure getting genuine "NAZOL” the true and tried cough and cold remedy—always order by name. Ilesist imitations and substitutes. Get what you want —“NAZOL.” Recommended by the medical pro feesion. —WOLFE*S SOHN7AI’ PS,

1 These warm days bring a longing for those delicious ice creams and ic«t drinks etc. which only “The Rivoli can supply. Drop in and try our K>voli Sensations,” cluh sandwich, Mount, , Cook specials or any of our delicious fruit sundaes. —Advt. The Last of the S oflMm! To-monow ni'dit 1 The Kiwi Football Club are holding the last of their popular weekly dances in the Supreme Hall to-mor-I row night. flood music is being pro- ! vidcd. flood floor. Admission Ts. Add. 1 i Tim death of -Mr Alex patters took 1 „„ Wednesday in Wellington, lie, ] i esided lor many years in Main Street. K.imain.* His wife predeceased bun I nl,ni:l three years ago. He leaves a grown-up family of four suns and two I dmigliteas. One so., Alex, was lulled !in France.

Wo rei'i-ei to record the death of Mr i John McMahon, a well-known carrier of Kumara which took place at Westland Hospital this morning after a short illness. Deceased was a native of Kilrush, Ireland, and 48 years of age, and had been 28 years in New Zealand. lie leaves a wife to mourn her Hss. The funeral takes place to Hokitika cemetery on Sunday afternoon. | To-morrow (Saturday afternoon at 2 ; o’clock on the premises corner of liolleston and Weld Street. .Messrs M. ' Houston and Co. will sell by public auction the whole of the furniture and effects of Mr J. N. Nalder who is leaving the district. Fuller particulars of 1 the. list of valuable articles to be sold appear in another column. Beyond a further inclination seawards there was yesterday no change in the position of the Perth wreck. Efforts to remove the cargo will doubtless |>o made as soon as the Underwriters decide oil how to dispose of the wreck. Yesterday most of tho crew en route for Melbourne. It seems proliable that the ludUwill cant still further to westward as timo goes on, unless something is meantime done to prevent it.

On Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. there will be ft garden party, in the Presbytery grounds—weather permitting, or otherwise a. novelty fete in St Mary’s Club. A choice assortment of needlework, art work of varied and specially line quality, sweets, jellies, etc. will he oil sale. Afternoon tea will lie served in a, sheltered spot, fp if you want an afternoon’s pleasure. well then come. Advl.

Como along to The Rivoli. and get your requirements and you will never regret it. Our vegetables are the pick of the Christchurch market. We buy the best and we find it pays. AVe have a. large turnover and are thus enabled to sell at a. very small profit. Wo are beginning from Holiday next a motor delivery sorvico to our customers in the country. Notification of tlio days of call will appear in this paper later.—Advt.

The opening of the Hokitika Howling Club’s season takes place to-morrow afternoon, and a general invitation is extended to members and friends to grace the proceedings, the presence of Indies being specially requested. The formal opening ceremony will take at 2.110 p.m when all intending players are requested to he present. The game for the afternoon will be the usual one of President v. Vice-Presi-dent’s teams At the. tea interval the presentation of the Duncan Cup will be made to the winner of the singles •championship last year, Mr J. N£ Nalder, and the opportunity will also he taken by members to farewell Air Nalder, the popular Secretary of tlio Club for many years past, who is under orders to transfer to Gisborne and leiaVos early next week,. Afternoon tea will lx’ provided, Mrs Galbraith, the wife of the President being tho hostess for the afternoon.

The pinnacle of good value in Hokitika is "H.ll.’s” store in Rev .’ll St. Here’s some quotes in Mens and Hoy's clothing, its getting near Xmas, the time of the year people think of tilting themselves out with smart and up-to-date clothing. Muus suits from 89/0. to CC 'lO/-. Men’s summer sports suits from (i9/0 to £lO5. Men’s iVorstod trousers, end' bottoms from 19/(1 also plenty of Imy's suits and shorts to choose from at the X.Z. Clothing Factory. Advt.

The direct action of “NO-RUB-HIXO” laundry help is always prnisod wherever women meet; Is a packetall grocers.—Advt.

Pleasant evidence of tho extent to which tho reputation of Glasßon’s Suits have extended was given a little while ago when an enquiry for patterns was received from Johannesburg, South Africa. Evidently our readers are not the only ones alive to the good value given by this firm, who are now offering all wool sac suits to measure at £.r 17s (kl, £5 10s, £6 ss, £6 17s 6d, £7 ss, £7 17s (kl, £8 ss. Every garment is guaranteed made to moasure, while the sidt must lit or the full purchase price will he at once refunded. Simple home measurement system and patterns are available to any one. Just drop a line to Glasson and Co. WardoH's Ruildings, Cashel St. Christchurch and say whether you prefer light or dark materials.—Advt