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Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1921, Page 2

Replying to Mr Field ill the House. Mr Massey said it was hot intended to bring down any legislation this session.

North Island mails by the Waliinc connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

The excellent nominations received 111 the Westland Racing Club for the Christmas meeting appears in this issue. There an- a total of 214 nominations, a- agahiM 296 received last year.

Mcms \V. Jeffries and Co. will hold ao miction sab of rights and privileges for i lie West land Racing Club on Sa, t aidey afternoon at :( o’ebw-1, at the Price, -s Thenf re.

A icry smart lm of Jersey jumper.-. American crepe do chine jumpers. cRn pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co's; who also stock a line range of ladies' hose, and silk undiywear. Advt.

There is mere water used daily in '■lnicing in connection with th e Molvneux Held Company's claim in Central Otago than the aggregate amount i unsullied daily in the enmliined chief towns of the Dominion. On the Molvnciix claim 40.000.000 gallons of water arc used each day.

The Westland Trotting Club rights and privileges to two booths and limit stall will he sold on Saturday afternoon at the Princess Theatre at 3 o’clock at the same time as those of tin' Westland Racing Chili. .Messrs M. Houston and Co are the auctioneers. In view of the promise of splendid gatherings there should he good competition for the rights.

The “Church News'' for December says: We understand that one clergyman of this dioceses has written to the Registrar-General refusing to enter the certificate of divorce in the Church .Mai riage Registrar; we understand, also, that no action has been taken beyond a request to send back the vo idler to Wellington to lie filed. So this law is to no a dead letter. The Jlidop of Nelson stated at the refresher course that li<- would rather go to gaol than make the entry.

'IJio death occurred at Westport on Monday morning of Mr J. H. Morlev who had been in ill-health for some time. Deceased was a native of l.’ngland, 62 years of age. He arrived in New /calami in 1879, was appointed Town Clerk and surveyor to the Borough ot Kuiapni and held the position for some years. I.atcr he held n similar position at St Albans, holding it until that Borough merged into greater Christchurch. Alter spending a holiday in the Old Country, Mr .Morlev retnincd lo New Zealand and took over tin' control of the Northern Brewery and Kawatiri Cordial Factory, which lie carried on until his demise. Prior to going to Westport he took an active lari in Lodge work, both as a- .Mason and as a Forester, being a P.M. of the Southern Cross Masonic Lodge and a, C.lt. of tile Foresters' Lodge. Deceased is survived l,v a widow, two sons (Mr A. E. Morlev. Mr M. Morlev) end otic daughter (Mrs T. Brown).

During an into,■ mission in the Boiler County Conmil’s milling on Monday Cr Archer said it had fallen to his pleasant duty to piescnl the Chairman, the Hon. W. If. Mclntyre. M.L.C., with a handsomely illuminated address on bolt,all of the Council and stall'. He asked him not to value the gift fo r its intrinsic worth, but lieoausuo of the spirit in which it was given. They highly esteemed all lie had done for those in need in any shape or form In presenting Hie address and a wellfilled envelope. Cr Archer trusted that •Mr Mclntyre would long he spared to lill his seat in the Legislative Council. He was sure Mr Mclntyre would long he spared to fill his seat in the Legislative Council, lie was sure Mr Mclntyre would efficiently and conscientiously carry out his duty there. He had very great pleasure in congratulating Mr Mclntyre on his elevation to the Legislative Council and hoped he would live long to enjoy the Itost. of health.

“Nothing smarter or more exclusive in Frocks, Costumes and Blouses hast been shown in Hokitika at such low | prices,” remarked a lady oil viewing i the display now being made by Glnsson ! and Co., at Keller’s Sample Rooms, j This well-known Christchurch firm are ; noted for value, and certainly the j choice frocks and costumes in flannel, [ gabardine and serge are well worth inspection. Ladies who- have planned I to have something smart for the holidays simply cannot afford to pass the prices over. Men will also find themselves well catered for in afl things needed at equally low prices. At the request of number of tliei,- country C'li- : mils the firm have decided to extend their visit' till Saturday, December 17th. Advt.

Sporting men and the general pub- J lie are reminded that the annual sports meeting will be held at Alabina on January -Ith, 1922. Applications are invited in another column for the position of Manager of the Kokatahi Sawmilling Coy. Ltd.. mill at Lower Kokatahi. The Municipal Band will visit the Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon and will render a. musical programme commencing at 2.45 p.m. ! A leper from Nelson was on Tuesday placed on Quail Island. This is the ; second Chinese to be admitted to the * Island within a l'e« weeks. There are j’ now eight lepers at Quail Island, lour ; Ftti'opeans, two Maoris, and two ( hilt-

1 This Christmas we are again to the fme with best value in men’s and hoys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from ts 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also ho ■ found at Schroders. Trimtned hilts and ready to nears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited. Advt.

A pretty wedding took place vestei day at St .John’s Prolisytcrian Cliurcl Greymouth, the parties lieing Mr Stewart and Miss 1.. Martin, Imth i kumara. The Rev A. J. Farm'll oil eiatod. The duties of host mail we, carried out bv Mr .). Stool (cousin i the bridegroom) and the bridesmaid w( Miss Stewari I the bridegroom's sister The quartz crushing returns*!'rnm t! I Jack wa; cr Mines, Ltd., for the mold of November, ale as follows: Criislu 3101 tons; yield, 131.3 fine iiuncei value 1:6717 ; winking expenses 6523.' capital and development cost, 6HL working profit, U 1484 ; n?'t profit 674 The values are calculated with gold i 65 per line ounce.

The follow ing will represent the Hokitika Tennis Club in a match against the Greymouth Tennis Club to he played at Greymouth on Saturday next:— Misses Moore. Aitken, Lewis, Mrs Fold, Mrs McCaskill, Miss Morgan, .Messrs Gooch, .Mc(’askill, Wethey, Rcrham. Dr Tcichclmann, C. .Macfarlane. The Grey team consists of Mrs McCarthy. Mrs Lawn, Miss 1). Wicks, Mrs Baldwin, Miss Allison, Miss Wylde, Messrs Rnndle, Rollitt, Hawkins, Dcnnehy, Shorlaml and (’aider.

Great excitement was caused in Novell Street to-dnv, when members of the Jazz Baud heard that one of the ~ ,polar lonic night dances and waltz'ito compel it ion (no reversing) would , alto place on tlm glid.v Horn' at St Jar v ( bib to-morrow night il'i iday). \il members intend making a big try ii), ;be scaled envelopes. Patrons will

assured of a good exhibition of aiming. Judging will be in the cap-

anle hands of Mr F. .McGregor. <6, boy. think of the jov one teceives at Ihe Chili I"!' Is. Good music ami supper. Advt.

The Grand Bazaar in the Town Hall was brought til a successful conclusion last evening, when there was a good attendance. Patrons gave substantial patronage and most ol the goods "m 1 tleared out before closing time. I 10. Xmas Tree proved a decided attraction, while the refreshment rooms did a good business-afternoon anti evening. Ihe Town Band played outside during the early evening. Among good wishes extended for the success of the bazaar acre tclegtams from lion 1-1. L. Michel i President), and Mr D. .1. Evans , \ tec President) of the Beautifying Association, both in Wellington, who regretted their inability to '*•■' l>> es<M,t - 11,0 ladies of the Literary t hiU worked very wholeheartedly, and the success attained was well deserved, and it l> giatilyj„„ to know that a substantial addition will he made to the funds ot Lie Beautifying Association as a icsii.t »l the excellent effort made.

The wide popularity, of Air J. McGrath, of Wellington, u native ot Goldsbo rough, was pleasantly proved at the Hotel Cecil, on Saturday evening, -when many of his friends, on the invitation of Sir James ( arroll, assembled to give him their good wishes for a tour of Euiopr and the l uited Kingdom. The attendance included clergy and lepi -'sentatives of the Bench and Bar, Parliament, the Public Service, trade and commerce, tanning, journalism, and otrtmr professions. The speeches showed how Mr AlcGrath. without a secondary school or university education hail won his J'a v to a high plan' as a hamstcr’aml solicitor. 118 father rear'd ten children tin the West Coast with 8s a day. “paid when the weather was fine.” When tins sturdy pioneer saw that his son was keen to learn alter lie bad passed tlie village school, the father’s one luxury tobacco was i-ut out for two years, so that 2.s a week would be saved for the boy’s fees at a night school. Ihe speakers mentioned how the son had been properly grateful to Ids parents whom he had safegnaided against all want This rom imhrnnee of his parents was only part of Mr McGrath’s groat remembrance < I humanity, for he was tireless ill his v al to help those who needed practical ITiuukdiip. Presentations to Afr AfeGratli. included a travelling trunk, a gold tiki, a gold pencil ease, a g’et iistone ornament, ami a large i iece of uncut greenstone of the finest grain, a piece which had been the treasured possession of a

Maori tribe for mans generations. Thus the gifts and the good wishes were well representative of pakolia and Maori alike for Air and Mrs McGrath (who will aeeom niny her husband.)

In SRARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality and best value.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery—at very reasonable prices—opening'oiit for Saturday in Advt.

Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHAB LAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others—worth more.

j Now th:it spring cleaning is the ord-r of the day, we would draw your «t- ---' tention to our now stock of liiioluun. carpet runners, hearth rugs, sipim-e--and hnnginofs. Those are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder a r d (Vs.—Advt

Cakes to make—scones to bake—how easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder

The Regulus arrived at Greymouth J this morning with the County inotoi lorry aboard. The lorry Mime to blind this afternoon. The new Xmas Presents and holiday wearing apparel has arrived, this season onr stocks nre larger, and the variety of goods greater. A very attentive display awaits yon in every departmentOnr Millinery and ladies wearing apparel sections are a. revelation ot fashions very latest. You can depend on getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too, for the kiddies.—Mc(jruer and Co., for low prices. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. _

All the host rooks say SI I .MILAN l)’S is the best linking Powder. It is cheapest, too. Ask your grocer. “NO-RUBBING laundry help remains an extraordinary animating force in the domestic life of the Dominion; also “Golden Rule Soap.”—Advt. Try SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA and you’ll always buy SHARI.A N It'S. Fresher and more economical than imported Magnesia. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Is an effective health preservative. No more grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FIGS.