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Hokitika Guardian, 25 November 1921, Page 2

A children's fancy dross will 1)0 hold in the Public Hull. Kaniori this (Friday) evening. to wind up the season. Adults Is, children fid.- Advt.

Hero aiv a. {on- of tho Inirgnins now i>ll'oriii(i at Stojilions Unis' Sain: -(lout’s liox suits, £:i 1 ns; costumes, from £1 : Indies summer drosses from .‘lds: real listreains, inspection invited.—Adrt.

Parties! See our display of smart millinery, veils ami veilings on view for three days only in our window, and afterwards in showroom. Addisons.--Advt. The grand hall to he hold in the Throe Mile Hall in ai<l of the building

extension fund takes place on Tuesday next, the 29th inst. Special arrangements are l>cing made to make this filial dance the success of tl>e season and patrons are assured an enjoyable time. Music h.v Mr I,awn, supper provided. Admission, gents 2s; ladies Is. Advt. Mr It. T. lliekerton, eyesight spocialist of Wellington, (son of Professor lliekertonl may be consulted at Keller’s Hotel. Hokitika, o'n Monday and 'Tuesday next, Nov. 28th and 29th. Sufferers from headaches, dizziness, blurring of print, or difficulty in thread inc a. needle should take this opportunity of consulting hint. In Keller’s Sample Rooms on I'Vidav next Messrs (Hasson and Co. Cliristehureh, will he opening for a short period with it splendid range of suiting samples, men’s mercery, etc., also ladies’ ready to wear frocks, costumes and blouses at warehouse prices. Suit orders placed this week can he delivered by Christmas. —Advt.

Mr T. K. V. Seddon M.l\, has been advised liv Hon Duwnie Stewart, Minister for Customs as follows:—-“1 am in receipt of vonr letter of the 14th inst. forwarding a copy of a communication received liy vow from the Westland County Council, protesting against the increase of Customs duty to 85 per cent, ad valorem upon machinery used for gold dredging. In reply, I hog to inform you that the contents of the letter, together with your representations in support, are noted and will have cons idorntion.”

-.For tlu> remainder of tliis month wo aro olFerinp special priced* for all our tapestry sepia res, runners and Axmiiister nips. Now is tile time to replenish your home and save money. Also just landed,, one hale of reversible wool pile nips at 27s fid, 3V» fid, 52s fid and 8-ls. Addisons. —Advt.

Messrs Glasson and Co., distribute an inset with this issue. bodies! See our display of smart millinery, veils and veilings on view for three days only in qttr window, and afterwards in showroom. Addisons.— Advt. The many friends of Mr and Mrs S. Godfrey of Koiterangi "ill hear with the death of their infant son which took place yesterday.

The Chairman of the Progress League (Mr W. Jeffries) has received tho 'following telegram from lion At. Dow n- ' jo Stewart (Minister of Customs). -Received your telegram; representations noted and I am having matters re lim- , her etc. referred to by you. lurtlier 1 inked into. I In pursuance of Hie policy of rei tiiMichment, the Government is about to abolish the Amokura training ship scheme. The boys are being sent to their homes within a few days, and the lour instructors received notice to-day of the termination of their agreement at the end of this month. Special announcement-. Roll up to (lie Supieme Hall this (Friday) evening win-re a Unique Dance and guessing competition takes place. You ate to guess “Who is No. 1.” So conic along and have a look at No. I who will he present, and give your guess as to identity. Valuable prize to the winner. Good music, capital MX. and dainty supper. Admission Is. Adit.

At the Magistrate’s Court at TtiHiikaion Wednesday, George Garner, with half a dozen aliases, was lined the maximum of LOO for gambling in a railway tairiage. The police stated that Camer and anotlier—Btosiuilia.i— had “worked” the North Island and had ,-cme down to do the South Island One witness drew out of a game of • hanker" after losing 7s. Ho saw an- , man lose three or four pounds. the remainder of this month wo are oll'cring special prices tor all our t a pest rv squares, runners and Axinin,tci- rug,. Now is the time to replen;.l, voir home and stive money. -Also ill- I.' landed, one halo of reversible won. pil',. at 27s Gd, 37s Of, 52s (id an I SO. Addisons. —Adrt. Her Royal Highness, Princess Mary, whose •engagement to Viscount Lascolles lias been announced in recent cables, is tlm third child and only daughter of the King and Queen Mary, and is in her 25th year. She was born on April 25tb, 1897 at A ork Cottage, Sandringham. Viscount Lascelles, who is 39 years of age, is the eldest son and ■ heir of the Earl of llarowoud. Born in September !Hh., 1882, he was educated at Eton and served throughout the war in the Grenadier Guards, in which lie held the temporary rank of Lieut.-Col. Owing to inclement weather Mr J. Sliivas has had to delay his trip to Smith Westland, on Delia If of Tyinons ami Co., drapers, Greymouth. However, lie expects to leave Ross about S(h December with a good assortment i.f summer goods, and trusts to meet with the usual liberal patronage re- { reived bv him on the South trip. r lhe linn will endeavour to give the best possible value and the guilds will he right up to date. —-Advt.

At Addington stock sales on \\ eduesday there was easily tiiq largest raiding of fat pigs of the season forward, and the sale lasted over six hours. Prices at the commencement of the sale Were about on a par with last week, but eased away as the sale progressed, and values were lower tliair for months past. Values were:—Choppers L'3 to Cl 15s. extra heavy bacottors to C 5, heavy baconors C4ss to i'l 17s (id, light haeoners C 3 7s (id to Cl, average price per lb (id to 7d, heavy porkers C 3 to C 3 10s, light porkers C2 10s to .217 s (id, average price per Hi 7d to SJd. A moderate sized consignment of store pigs was offered to a good demand. Values were:—Large stores C2 10s to C2 17s, medium stores C2 2s to C2 9s, small stores Cl 2s (id to Cl 15s, extra good weaners to Cl ss, ordinary weaners 14s to Cl.

The year 192(1 was the m»st immune from miyiiig and quarry accidents since such industries were established in the Dominion, only two fatal accidents having') (•currod in connection with coal anil metalliferous mining and none at stone quarries, though 7476 persons were employed in these occupations.

1 The mines report adds that in or about coal mines only one fatal accident occurred, being due to the neglect of the sufferer, a co-operative miner, to erect a timber support to the roof

under which lie was working. The proportion of fatal accidents per 1000 persons employed at collieries was the lowest fatal accident rate in the DoI minion for tliirtv-four years and but

"■e-third of the lowest proportion ever attained at the collieries of the United Kingdom, which are among the most immune from colliery accidents in proportion to the number of persons employed.

In 11*0 imiiunl report on the C'ook ami other islands presented to Parliament the trade returns show a eonsiderahle inerease in imports—Cl77 1 as against ei4‘2.sWo for the previous year, and a deelino in cx|>orts from L'127,720 to C!H ,(>!)'. The latter falling off is due to the decrease in export of copra aml pearl-shell. The linances are in a sound condition, the administration home able to Point to a credit balance of nearly tWKIO. Mr ,1. (1. I■. Hewitt, who took up the duties of ltesident Commissioner in February last, ill bis reports states: As the position is at piesent, it is not possible for me to undertake any new work, and 1 am confining myself to general oiganisatinn and to carrying out some very necessary repairs to (lovernment buildings and olticers’ residences. The health of the natives appears to he satisfactory, and the birth-rate has been I increasing during recent years.

For tho remainder of this month wo are offering special prices for all our tapestry squares, runners au<l Axminster rugs. New "is the timo to replenish your home rtud save -money. Also just landed, one hale of reversible wool pile rugs at 27s 6d, 37s Gd, 52s (id and 8-ls. Addisons.—Advt.

Fast drawing to a close. Great summer sale, special bargains for Saturday, Nov. ,19th. and following days. See lug price list circulating through this newspaper Friday, and if unable to attend sit down and write for your re- j quirenients, all goods are post free. ! Don’t let this great opportunity of buying your new summer and 'Ninas goods at, sale prices slip by. Wo keep faith with the public. Our sales are sincere and genuine. McGruer and Co. Calsh Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Ladies! See our display of smart millinery, veils and veilings on view for three days only in our window, and afterwards in showroom. Addisons. Advt. i Hoi! up to St Mary’s Club rooms on Monday evening and join in the euchre tourney where you will stand a chance ui getting your meat supply for the i-.n-k. All prizes are joints.- Advi. ' '.Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell hy auction on Wednesday next at 11 a.m. at Cameron’s stables on behalf of Mr I!. Scott, two heavy draughts and three half draught horses, live sets of harness and 1 wagon. j Mr Jehu (>. Teiupei'ley, a very old aod highly respected resident ot . ! Hi tinner, pttssed away suddenly yester- ! day. Deceased, who was formerly it ' miner, was 111! years of age, and had , : resided tit Itrunner since its etirliest , days. He leaves a wife and family. I The pontoon for the Awatuna (Auckland I loach dredge is now about com- ! plated, and the boiler, buckets and i other machinery for the dredge have ). been conveyed from Humphreys Gully c to the site, and will he now installed. There will he full rink games on the ’ local Howling Club’s green to-morrow : afternoon commencing at 2.30 o’clock. Afternoon tea will he procurable at a ’ nominal charge, lady members having kindly agreed to arrange for same during the season.

Speaking to a "Dominion" reporter about !iis Higlit across Cook Strait on Saturday afternoon. Mr Cutlihert Mercer said that when about two to three miles off the entrance to lory Channel, living at a height of 5000 ft, lie' could clearly see the bottom of the Strait. The water was very calm, and the light apparently just right, for lie could see the Hour of the ocean, strewn with I great boulders and rocks. ! One of the most successful functions ever held in St Mary's Club took place on Wednesday evening when a grand euchre tournament and dance was held. , There was a bumper house and the evening passed merrily. The prizes for tho , euchre were awarded to Mesdames J. j Myers and A. Dowling and Messrs G. ! Shaw and Mclntyre. After a dainty 1 supper had been served, dancing was indulged in to the' delightful strains of ' music supplied l>y Miss King, Air V\ . 1 Joyce, and his talented Orchestra. Dnri ing the evening Air Groufskv on behalf jof the ladies’ committee thanked all those who had contributed to the enjoyment of tho evening, making special reference to the musicians whose voluntary efforts had contributed to tho great success of the function.

Oil Wednesday evening next ill the I’rincess Theatre the music lovers of Hokitika and surrounding district:-! wii have a decided treat in store for them when the Lyric Concert Company under the directiom of Air W. Joyce will i present a new and varied programme of ! choruses, solos duets, dances anil inI strumentul items which together with I the lighting effects and brilliant cos- : mines of the performers make a scene of dazzling brilliancy, a talented orchestra of eight instruments supply till the accompaniments' and incidental music and in itself is worth coming a long way to hear. The Box l*lan is now open at thi‘ MisSes Afelntosh and patI runs are advised to hook early, as the management notify a record sale ol tickets. Tlq. programme will be published to-morrow. Alark the date, Wednesday November 30th.

Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach mav he relieved by taking SHARLAND’S FLUID .MAGNUS LV