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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1922, Page 2

The Borough Council will hold an ordinary meeting to-night at 7.30 o’clock instead of next Friday evening. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., invite entries for their stock sale at Kokatalii on Wednesday Ist February.

Mr Markham Assistant Secretary of the Postal Department will arrive here to-morrow, and may be seen at the Post Office during the day.

Tho adjourned meeting of tho M cstland Progress League takes place at 7.30 o’clock to-night at the County Chambers. Members are requested to attend punctually.

An important conference oi local bodies will be held at the Town Hal! a 7.30 o’clock to-morrow night. The order paper appeared in last evening’s issue. A full attendance of those interested is invited.

Perfect weather lias prevailed during the past' week and the sunshine record for the seven days ended on Monday morning, 80 hours, 38 minutes an average of 11 hours 31 minutes per day, will be hard to beat. The days have been glorious, hot with a ligat breeze, while the nights have been absolutely perfect, fresh and bracing.

The Hokitika Gas Company is receiving several enquiries in respect to supplies for heating and cooking purposes. The practical demonstration in Cass Square on Saturday of what can be done in regard to a cheap hot water service for domestic purposes, has evidently impressed the people. Mr Heinz the manager, is prepared to supply all particulars for the information of consumers in respect to improvements in their gas service to adapt it to any better advantage for a wider domestic service.

The new number of Weldon’s children’s fashions is a splendid issue, and the eut-out patterns include a girl’s coat dress, 12 to 14, party frock, 12 to 11, a small girl’s coat and hat in two styles, 4to 6, and an overall for a baby, 1 to 2 years. Mothers will be charmed with the cosy and quickly made crochet frock and hat for girlies of two years, and the children’s play time page will please the little ones. The number includes some pretty sets for tiny tots, delightful party frocks for girls of all ages, popular styles for hoys, cosy undies, new wrap coats and cloaks, smart hut simple millinery, easy to make school frocks, some charming fancy costumes for children, how to cut out and make a boy’s tweed cap in the latest shape, a practical gym. outfit, leather-craft designs, etc.

Amended regulations governing the appointment of police constables to the detective staff were published in the "Gazette” issued last week. The Or-der-in-Council provides that as vacancies occur in the detective branch, constables of exemplary conduct who appear to have the prescribed qualifications for detectives will lie detailed for duty in that branch under a senior detective, on probation for six months. After that time, if favourably reported upon by the officer in charge of the distiict, they may be further employed on detective duties under the name of “acting-detectives.” As such they will continue their duty under a senior detective for a period of two years, and if-their work gives satisfaction they may, after the expiry of that time, be appointed detectives. In making selections for the detective branch, it is stated, preference should be given to the younger and more energetic men.

FIRES quicklv extinguished if you have “UNDERWRITERS” Fire Extinguishers on premises. Country districts particularly need such. Always ready for use. Always deadly effective. Chemical smothers flames. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

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

1 North Island mails by the Wahine ij connected with the West Coast express ;| at Christchurch this morning.

A reminder is given of the Rev A. C. Lawrv’s lecture on “Maoriland in H

brave days of old,” to be given in the Methodist Church to-night at 7.45. All invited ; collection. —Advt.

The Keefton Jockey Club’s balance sheet shows: Receipts £3427 12s 3d, expenditure £3,456 16s 3d, showing a debit balance of £29 4s. It was resolved that the stakes for the Autumn Meeting be £7OO.

Private advice has been received in Christchurch of the death in London on January 22nd. of Archdeacon Harper, aged 89, son of the late Bishop Harper, and for many years vical* at Timaru, and formerly vicar of Hokitika in the early days.—Press Association.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Messrs T. \V. Bruce and C. J. Nightingale, Justices, a young man was charged with the alleged theft of a totalisator ticket, valued at £2O 2s. A remand was asked for by his counsel and granted, the accused £SO, and two sureties in £SO each were accepted. The case is to be heard on Feb. 2nd. before the Magistrate.

l)r B. B. P. Monson, Westport, in spending two years in the United Kingdom, specialising in gynaecology and abdominal surgery- At the end of the year he is going up to London for a few months and then will go successively to Leeds, Paris, Berlin and finally to America, in order to complete his studies. Dr Monson was one of the eighteen successful candidates in the October examination for the F.B.C.S. Edinburgh and he was specially mentioned by the examiners in gynaecology. Seventy-two candidates sat for the Fellowship examination.

At the meeting called for last evening to consider the matter of foi ming a Cycling Club there was an attendance of several ladies and gentlemen who showed keen interest in the proposal. The suggestion was made to form a Club which would hold weekly social runs into the country, promote road racing and arrange for a cycle Easter sports meeting. Owing to the absenco of cricket, summer sports here are not very well supported, but a Cycling Club would afford the means of organising a branch of sport at once interestin gaiul healthful. It was resolved to canvass for members, and if the Club is assumed of a good membership, to call a further meeting when officers will be appointed, and steps taken to organise the proposed activities of tho Club. Names of intending members may be left with Mr A. T. George and ilr E. C. Toohey

At' Blenheim on the 18th. inst. at 8b Andrews Church, by the Revd. Robb, Mias Flora Mclntosh eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J- J. Mclntosh of the Red Lion Hotel, was married to Mr George Tomlinson, son of Mr T. G. Tomlinson of Blenheim. Mr Tomlinson, is a partner in the firm of Gifford and Tomlinson, electricians, Hokitika. The bride was tastefully gowned and looked charming in her bridal adornments. Subsequent to the ceremony in the church the bridal party was entertained by the relatives of the bridegroom, and later left for Wellington, before returning to Hokitika, where Mr and Mrs Tomlinson will reside. The happy couple are well-known here, and will have the best wishes of hosts of friends in all parts of the district.

FACTORY OWNERS: Clean out the scale in vqur boiler quickly, effectively, cheaply by using “MEXICAN” GRAPHITE. Wonderful effect but no barm to boiler. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. This Christmas we are again to the fore with, best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ bats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also be found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited. -Advt.