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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1922, Page 2

A notice of thanks from the Roberts family appears in this issue.

Miss M. Davies resumes teaching on Monday next.

Air I. Brown offers for sale cheap a number of first class bicycles.

Entries for the West Coast Bowling tournament close at 5 p.m. to-morrow.

A new commodious six-roomed residence with all modern conveniences, is offered for private sale, by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co.

The mails which left Wellington on the Kith December last per s.s. Matakana via Panama arrived in London on Ist inst.

In connection with the Lyric Concert at Kokatahi to-night, Orr Bros, lorry will leave the Pioneer’s Memorial at 7 o’clock. Room for about a dozen. Fares 3s 6d return.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction to-morrow at noon at the mart, one mare, 7vr. old, broken into saddle, chains and plough, and perfectly sound.

While working in the bush at Kokiri on Wednesday,. a married man named James Saunders, son fo Mr T. Saunders, of Greymouth, was severely bruised about the body. He was brought to the Grey River Hospital for treatment.

Tlie Brunner miners’ annual picnic will lie held on Cass Square, Hokitika, to-morrow. Train will leave Stillwater at 9.5 a.m. stopping at Brunner, Wallsend, Dobson, Kaiata and Greymouth, and leaving Hokitika on return at 6.15 p.m.

The New Zealand R.S.A. has received 396,(XX) artificial poppies from France for distribution throughout the Dominion prior to Anzac Day, on which anniversary they will be sold and worn in sacred memory of thos c who fell in the late wor. Port of the proceeds will be remitted to the fund for the women and children of devastated Northern France. A portion will be retained by the R.S.A. for the benefit of returned soldiers in need of assurance.'

“What the devil has that got to do with the case,” was the somewhat unusual question rapped out in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, while a constable was in the witness box giving evidence. The pointed query came from counsel for! the defence, but beyond the bailiff calling out “Order,” no apparent notice was taken of the unusual language, the Magistrate apparently not noticing it, • but the witness promptly replied that he thought it had some bearing on the case and that was why he gave the evidence so pointedly objected to.

The schools re-open on February 6th. next. Now is the time for parents to think about the school outfits. H.B. can supply school outfits that will give the best service. School hose, 3s 6d to 5s lid. ; school shirts, 4s lid and 5s lid; school pants 6s lid and 7s lid; ’school jerseys 7s to 10s 6d; school ties Is 3d; school hats, washing, Is lid; school varsity suits, 19s 6d; school boots, all sizes a.t the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—-Advt.

The following letter of appreciation has been sent to Rear-Admiral J. S. Dumaresq by Captain G. R. Harris, master of the Helen B. Sterling:—“lt is almost impossible for me to find iwords in which to express to you and to tlie officers and members of the crew of the Melbourne the deep gratitude that I and the officers and crew of the Helen B. Sterling feel for our rescue from what, without your timely assistance, would have been a watery grave. Not only are we greatly indebted to you in this, but you added to our indebtedness bv the kind and courteous treatment we receive while on board the Melbourne en route to Auckland, every assistance being shown us iit such a kindly way that it deeply warmed our hearts in those hours of depression following our rescue. I assure you that the memory of the deeds of the Melbourne will always lire in our hearts and minds.”

At a meeting of the Executive of the Canterbury Progress League at Christchurch on Wednesday evening the Chairman (Mr A. G. Henderson), in reviewing what had been done during tli© two months since the last meeting, said that owing to the unfortunate accident to the organiser (Mr P. R. Climie), various reports which would otherwise have come before the meeting would not be brought.down until next week. After referring to th railway cut, Mr Henderson said that in regard to Otira, according to the statement of the Minister of Public Works, the trains should be running within twelve months, which bore out Mr Climie’s anticipations. They would have every reason to be grateful when the through service to th© Coast was commenced. In regard to "a. suggestion from the West Coast tutor of the W.E.A. that the League might, organise a summer or winter school on the West Coast, th© Chairman remarked that a rural education school, lasting one week, in Hokitika, about May, in conjunction with the W.E.A. would be of great benefit to the West Coast, and would do a great deal towards educating Christchurch people in the beauties and various other assets of the Coast. The Chairman extended a j hearty welcome to the new Westland representative, Mr F. J. Board. Following on the opening remarks of the. chairman, various members expressed the opinion that a rural school at Hokitika would prove of great benefit to the West Coast and to Canterbury, ' Au interchange of such schools would j prove a great step towards uniting the ) two districts. Eventually it was de- j cided to approve of the suggestion as i outlined by the chairman, and details ’ were left in the hands of the Chairman, , the organiser and Mr G. H. Holford. The meeting then went into committee to discuss its programme fop the coming year. ,

! Messrs W. Jeffries notify entries for their stock sale at Hari Hari, on Wcd- ! nesday next, February Btb. at 1 P- m

During the month of January the estates of the following deceased pferi sons iit this district lVdrfi a&epted for administration by the Public Trustee; namely:—Tom Daizeli; George Parkhouse aiid David Brbwti Yoting;

A meeting of lady supporters of the Hokitika Bowling Club will be held on Monday evening at 7 o’clock sharp, to make arungements in connection wit-i the supply of refreshments for the bowling tournament the following week. All willing to assist are requested to attend.

The A. and A. Stores are busy remarking their goods for their special cut price day to-morrow (Saturday). All the goods are marked in plain figures in the windows and in tin. store. Don’t forget to pay the busy store a visit to-morrow. Cash talks. We buy and sell for cash and we must do the business. Bring your cash and we shall supply the goods at the right price.—Advt.

At the quarterly examinations of engineers ami engined rivers conducted by the local examiner, Mr P. Mackenzie, the following candidates were successful First-class Stationary Enginedrivers, Henry McGrath, Gladstone; William Murray, Marsden ; Harry Long Blackball. Loco and Traction, M. J. Mitchell, Ho-Ho; Second-class Old Engineer, John Findlay, Hokitika. At the Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon, Mr Meldtuni S.M. dealt with charges against two lads of having taken and used, without permission a boat and oars that had been moored at the wharf. His Worship after giving the lads a severe lecture on the danger that may be caused by such acts, convicted them and ordered them to come up for sentence within three months if called upon.

Bargains offering this week at the H.B. Men’s cellular singlets, 5s lid and 7s lid; women’s hose, 2s 6d; men’s sox Is lid; men’s tweed trousers. 17s 6d; strong denims 8s lid: police braces 2s 9d; strong braces Is 9d. There are scores of bargains offering. Call and see them at th e N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A youth ‘named Myers, employed at Ruatapu, at Butler Bros.’ sawmill, is at present an inmate of the Westland Hospital, as the result of an accidenton January 2oth, whereby be sustained a broken knee-cap and other injuries to his leg. He was engaged when the accident happened ifci pulling up a log 10 the mill to prepare it for the breaking down bench. A rope slipped causing the mishap. It is to be hoped the young man will make an early recovery.

Mr Setldon, M.P., proposes to to add the following to Clause 35, subvj clause 1. of the Forests Bill: “ And ex- ; cept that in respect of any areas duly reserved by certificates of waidens under the Act, and the regulations made thereunder, a warden may grant renewals of such certificates and may grant new licenses in respect of such reserved areas to the. original licenses, or their assignees, provided that no application for any such renewal, or for any such license, shall be heard, or determined, by a warden unless it is proved that notice of such application has been duly served upon the Minister.” During the last few days following the warning issued against the wanton waste of water, the reservoir has filled up steadily until there was yesterday about 9 feet of water therein, the greatest quantity for some years, the byewash allowing for a depth of 101 feet. As the result of investigations the Borough authorities consider that there are no serious leaks in the town reticulation and that the cause of the serious shortage of the jpast months has been caused by a grave waste of water by the townspeople. If this is the case then it would be interesting) if meters were installed on premises using large quantiies, so as to find out the actual quantities being used. The annual meeting of the Hokitika Municipal Band was held in the bandroom on Wednesday night, Mr C. Ross (conductor) presiding. The band was congratulated on its financial position, and the work done during the year. The public had responded liberally, which showed that they appreciated the efforts of the band. Special - thanks were due to the Secretary (Mr Alex Good) and Treasurer (Mr Jas Stapleton) for their work and interest. The retiring officers were re-elected, viz., Conductor, Mr C. B. Ross; bandmaster, Mr W. E. Richards; lion, secretary, Mr Alex Good; treasurer; Mr J. Stapleton; band-sergeant, Mr A. Parkhill; librarian, Mr Geo. Montague, drum major, Mr J. <T. Williams;) caretaker, Mr D. McLeod; committee, Messrs H. Harker G. Raine, A. E. Wogftn, and A. Parkhill, together with the conductor, bandmaster, secretary and treasurer. The conductor announced he was sarting a beginners’ class, and it was resolved 1 to call in all the old instruments. It was also decided, in view of a promise made last year, to visit Ross and render a programme there, providing suitable arrangements can be made. Motor accessories: “Air-friction” car- • burettors. 1 Spark plugs, “Inland” rings, “Permanite” repair outfits, “Ford oilers”, “Oil-dag,” graphite lubricants, “Radiator” compound, “Presto” fire extinguishers from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s: who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk un- j dorwear. —Advt. j