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Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1921, Page 2

The railway timetable for Monday, and Tuesday next (Hokitika race days) is published in this issue. The Westland County Council gives not ire to-day of a special meeting to be held on the 17th prox. in relation to the declaration of contain .roads throughout the country to he declared main roads.

! Kiddies! Don’t forgot that at eight ! o’clock to-night the Xmaa Tree at ■ Lloyd’d will be lit with fairy candles. Come and see it.

For the vacancy on tho Grey County | Council, caused by the death of the Into Mr J. MeCarhty, who represented the Red Jack’s Riding, two candidates will contest the election, on December 29th j as follows. Messrs Henry George Carter and William Henry Pnrlitt. j The New Rig River Cold Milling Com j puny Ltd., returns for November and [ December, are:—Battery: 800 tons ' crushed for 934 ozs, 15 dwts (melted gold). Cyanide: 500 tons of sands treated for 141 ozs 5 dwts of bullion. The estiinaed value was approximately £4090

The music at the ball at Knuieri on | Tuesday evening will be supplied by the I Eyrie Orchestra under the baton of Mr I W. Ij. Joyce. This in itself should on- '■ sure a crowded attendance, apart from • the well-known hospitality of the Kan- j icri folk. Remember tbo second night cf the races.

Changes in cue or two of the magisterial districts were announced by the Minister uf Justice. When Mr S. K. M'Cai'lliy. Senior Magistrate at Christ-j church, retires at the end of January, his place will he filled liv Mr 11. V. j WiihlnWMUi, of Dunedin, while Mr J. j It. Rartholomew will take Mr Widdowsnn's plan- as Senior Magistrate in Dunedin, and Mr 11. \Y. Handle will lake the districts previously in charge . <i* M r Rartholomew.

Mr T. E. Y. Scddnn. M.J’.. has received the following from the Minister of Public Works : “Referring to tin- communication received by you from the Co-operative Fruit Growers , of Otago Ltd., regarding the desir* to consign fruit to the West Coast- via Otirn Tunnel between the months of January and March, 1 have made due enquiry and find that as Itoth this Department’s and the Contractors’ workmen are employed in the tunnel I regret it is not- practicable to grant the request.” Tall stories are often told by men in the dock, and the plausible explanation so much sought' after by transgressors is seldom found. At least, one magistrate has an eye for the probabilities. “You mean to tell me that you carried those bottles round town with you all Sunday afternoon?” asked Mr F. Hunt, R.M., of a man wlio was found! emerging from a hotel on tho Sabbath with suspicious bulges of his clothing, which were found to bo caused by two bottles of beer. “Yes, 1 do,” suid the gentleman in the dock. “Oh, get out,” said the magistrate, impatiently; “fined 40s and costs.”

For the Westland Racing Club’s midsummer meeting which takes pints? next week, the recccourse and grounds together with the appointments, are in first class order. The racing track looks exceedingly well. During tho year iet has been well eared for. A portion was relaid and considerable draining done. There is now a fine sward of grass and tho goirtg should he very good. The extensive stand accommodation is all in good order and the grounds in well-eared for condition. Some extra windows have been placed in the totalisntor building Patrons will find their comfort well catered for at every point, and no doubt the meeting will be as popular with the public as ever.

A popular double wedding, in which the happy couples bailed from Camerons, was solemnised by the Rev A. P. Farm'll at Holy Trinity Church, Greymmith, yesterday. Miss Peryl llibbs was united to Mr Charles Taylor, the bride being attended by her sister. Miss Gladys llibbs, as bridesmaid, while Mr E. White acted as best man. The other couple to participate iu the happy double event were Miss Nellie Murdoch and Mr Joseph llibbs, the bride being attended by her sister, Miss Freda Murdoch, and Mr J. llibbs fulfilling the duties cf best man. After the ceremony the relatives of the respective brides entertained a numerous gathering of friends, and later the happy couples left for Otira. en route for the East Coast, on their Imneyimxni trips, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of ftiends fo- their future happiness and prosperity.

The development nf the paper pulp industry in Now Zealand is strongly advocated by Mr J. O. Roving, of Roving and Co., Ltd., paper pulp machinery makers, London, who is at present on a visit to New Zealand. "You have an important sawmill industry on the West Coast,” he said to a Christchurch Press reporter, "and there is a tremendous amount of refuse from those mills which at present is going to waste. 1 don’t mean sawdust, hut the timber left over after the logs have been trimmed for commercial use. All that

: Uuse could profitably be converted in- ■> chemical pulp, which you need as a mixture for the mechanical pulp. Although 1 have no intimate knowledge of the West Coast timbers, I am convinced that there are one or two kinds ~! wood which are perfectly suitable for making mechanical pulp. The wood is there, and the water-power is there. Wlmt is wanted now is the enterprise to inaugurate the industry. In Sweden all the sawmills work in association with a sulphate mill, and a mechanical pulp mill, and there is no reason why mat system should not he followed in yvw Zealand. You would not only he aide to supply your own market, but that of Australia as well, for in Australia and Tasmania no wood is grown suitable for pulp. It would not only he a good business |>olicy to develop the industry in New Zealand, but in time it will he a necessity.” Mr J. A. Roving, accompanied by Mr J. R. Entrician. Engineer of the Forestry Department, is at present a visitor in Hokitika, and is inspecting several of the sawmilling plants in the district.

i When you are ordering your ’Xmas cakes don’t forget to try Laughtons. Every cake guaranteed; nothing but the finest materials used, no egg or butter substitutes. Iced cakes Is Sd per lb., light and dark cakes la od per lb., for cash.—Advt

A Xmas hint I To accomplish man’s desire give him some “11. R.” article i or a Xmas gift. Men know right well if its "H.IL” its good.—Advt.

! A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays aro creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.—Advt.

Year after year brings increasing proof of the superiority of SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs less than others —worth more!

We would advise ladies to prepare for the Races making a choice from the selection Of chic gowns which are to be found at Lloyd’s.

The Chief Postmaster advised that only a portion of the ferry mail connected at Christchurch this morning with the West Coast express. The Kxrlusive Blouse Coy. ol C hrist- ( hureh, have oitoned out a choice stock next to Mr Breeds boots hop, Bevel! Street. Call and view the display being made

The “Guardian” is distributing tollin' to subscribers an almanac tor 192-1. It contains a dozen views, the front one being a reminiscence of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Hokitika, and the other eleven are well selected scenic spots of Westland. The photos that they are produced from were taken bv llr'll. C. Peart.

The acceptances for the Hokitika races to open on Monday next, appeal in this issno. It will be seen there is the promise of good fields. The hurdle race is well patronised this year, and all the. shorter events are well filled. The big race on the opening day has a field similar in number to that of hist yetik , when a very fine race resulted. There is a good class of horse engaged for the local meeting, and patrons should enjoy good sjKirt. Visiting owners who have inspected the course, speak of it being in excellent condition, and are surprised at the very guod accommodation provided for all patrons of the meeting. I There is no doubt with fair weather that | the meeting which will ho held over two 1 close public holidays should lie a pro- ' nounoed success. The first race each dnv will start at 12.15 pm. Tho Ho- : kitika Municipal Band will attend; and ’ render special programmes of music 'each day.

The Immgahun ‘Times” says—The aggressiveness of a weasel was shown on Sunday night in Rcefton. A resident bearing a disturbance in bis fowlyard, with a lighted candle in one hand and a shovel in the other went to investigate. Here lie discovered a weasel with a fine young pullet iust about dead. Despite the man’s presence and tbp light showing, the weasel having despatched the pullet, went for an old fowl on the roost, and having brought it to the floor was engaged in killing it when a blow from the shovel dispatched the weasel. This was a large specimen of the. rodent, and the disregard lie showed of the man’s presence was amazing. Xmas is a time of rejoicing. The ol ,ly worry seems to bo what, to sided for a Xmas gift. Clear up the mystery by giving “II.B.” wearables!—Advt. \n ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPSThe direct action of NO-RUB-BING” laundry help is always praised wherever women meet; Is a packetall grocers.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. For colds hot with lemon at bedtime.