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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1921, Page 2

The .Mayor (Mr C. A. Perry) has kindly consented to open the (Hand (Bazaar in the Town Hall tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Wakaiti arrived from Okiiru and Bruce Bay this morning, with a cargo of sheep olid pigs. Mi .1. Ciittance was a passenger fioiii Okiiru.

The Ladies Literary Club will lie glad i;' those who have nut yet sent iit promise! 1 donations, v ill kindly send them tit tin- Town Hall at any time after 9 o'clock tu-iuoirow morning.

A special euchre tournament and dam ~ will lie held on to-morrow (AYed-m-s! y) evening at St Mary's Club "cii's, when good prizes for euchre and also for lucky (able will be (ompeted for. Then- is a sumptuous supper provided ami a dunce to follow, all for tin* price of vdmission of Is. Arlvt.

Detective H. G.-Black, who has been a member of the police force for a number of veers, severed his conneetion with that body on Wednesday, and entered the service of the Racing Association as a. racecxurse inspector. Air

iltlaek li:is proved Imusclf to bo a oap;il.lf detective, and liis services will he a loss to tilt* i'orco (says tin' “Now Zoa--1 n it < 1 Times"). Kx-Chicf-l)etective \Var;l lias been appointed chief racecourse inspector by the Racing Association. and lie will have associated with him. ox-Doteotivo Torrence. Cullen, and lllac-k. : Now that spring cleaning is the c.rd of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum carpel runners, hearth rugs, square* aml hair.dn s. These :.re decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder and Co’s. -- Advt

Nominations for nil events at the Westland Pacing Club’s Christmas meeting close to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 9 o’clock. Tlie full programme for tlio two days meeting appears in this issue. *

A small fire, confined to the root of the building, broke out shortly nftei noon yesterday in the furniture factory of Messrs Harley and Co. at (ireymouth. Tlie Fire Brigade "as promptly ou the scene and according to the Deputy Superintendent, who was in charge, they arrived just, in time to prevent the (ire from extending to a store of kapoe. The fire was discovered hv Mrs Sclinef. who promptly gave tht alarm. It is thought that it originated through a spark from a railway locomotive coming in contact with the eaves of the roof. No serious damage resulted

In the course of comment on the coal crisis, the AVcstport “News” says “AVe contend and have contended all along that-.there was no need to import the c oal- that the miners could he given attractive wages and good working conditions without necessarily increasing the cost of the c-oal to the general community. The constant pinpricking, that has been going on has kept down the output and the reduced output has caused the cost of the produced coal to increase in price. If the powers that lie were lenient to the mining communities as they have been to some other sections of the community, there would not be a fraction of the trouble that is constantly occurring in the coal mining districts. The whole position should be seriously and thoughtfully and sympathetically examined before industrial trouble of far-reaching effects is forced on the country.”

The Ladies Literary Society Grand Bazaar opens in the Town Hall to-

morrow afternoon and will be continued until late at night. To-day the preparations for the display were made and will lie completed this evening. Then- will he a fine array of goixls in the various stalls, fancy goods, needlework of every description, and clothing of every size and make. Heads of families* will find much that will he of use to them. The Ninas tree on tho stage will prove of interest to both yhung and old. There will be afternoon tea and other refreshments and a special corner of interest to the men. The Town Band lias kindly consented to play a musical programme outside in the evening. As the funds are to be devoted to the Hokitika' Beautifying Association, the object of the bazaar is worthy the substantial support of tho community. Admission is free to tinbazaar at any time of afternoon or evening.

There passed through Hokitika yesterday Mr S. T. H. Sylvester of Can terbury College and Mr C. Aston oJ Christchurch who are making a cycling tour of the- district. They came by way of Browning’s Pass, down the Arnhura to the Humphreys race and then by Alilltown and Lake Kanieri to Hokitika. They claim to Ik- the first to have negotiated Browning's Pass by bicycle. The journey was not of the most pleasant, considerable rain being experienced. The track from Browning’s Pass on this side is reported to be considerably overgrown, but it would not require a large amount to put it in deent order. The alpine »cenery oil the way is stated to he of a very fine nature, making it well worth the difficulties of the journey. The rivers were somewhat difficult for crossing but the waters were comparatively low. There was a distance of some thirty miles where they could not cycle except for very short distances and this combined with the substantial load (-allied including camping out material, made the journey somewhat tiring. At AYilbcrforee. where improvements to the track were being carried out some years there were found a quantity of tools strewn a bout, loft in the open just as apparently work was knocked off. while in one of the many huts that are standing along the route the party found some hundred sticks of gelignite aH strewn about the floor. These were gathered up and stacked together in one. corner of the building. Quite a number of lints are standing in the AA’ilberforce district, the remnants of former prospecting activities in that locality of years ago. The party left yesterday afternoon for Kuinara then going to Blackball, and intend going across the ranges and coming out on the Canterbury side bv the Hurnnui saddle.

“Nothing smarter or more exclusive in Frocks. Costumes and Blouses has been shown in Hokitika at such low prices,” remarked a ladv on viewing the display now being made by (Hasson and Co., at Keller's Sample Rooms. This well-known Christchurch linn artnoted for value, and certainly the choice frocks and costumes in flannel, gabardine and serge are well worth inspection. Ladies who have planned to have something smart for the holidays simply cannot afford to pass the prict-s over. Men will also find themselves well catered for in all things needed at equally low prices. At the request, of number of thei r country clients the firm have decided to extend their visit till Saturday, December 17tli. Advt.

Schroder and Co. announce the :irl -al of a specially choice shipment c r ‘ ; ring Millineiv- at very lea-onuii!.-prices opening out for Saturd iv i i -Advt Tested in thousands of kitchens, SI IAR LAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than Olliers—worth more. 111.1 >i 2' >. \ I'l's. ( „.||v l- ■>i " all In SHAH LAND'S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality and host value.