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Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1922, Page 2

It is notified that the meeting; of the ; Westland Land Board "ill be held on I March 16th. not the loth, as previ- . ously arranged. Mr George Mallinson of M.oana was the only person nominated for the vacancy on tlie Westland Land Board and has been declared duly re-elected. It is notified in this issue that a public meeting will he held at the Town Hall on Friday night at 7.15 o’clock to arrange for the raising of the funds necessary to take advantage of the Borough subsidy offered to restore the Municipal Swimming Baths to a public utility. There has been a feeling "abroad of late that the baths should he put in a condition for use as soon as possible, and the moment appears very opportune to give this general feeling practical expression. ELECTRIC LAMPS that always burn with a clear white light obtainable from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Best quality, all voltages, 8 to 3000 c.p. half watt metallic filament. 1 Good for young and old is SHARLANTI’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Guaran- ] teed highest strength, purest quality | ]

The Town Clerk Ross notifies that the dog registration fee for the year lias been fixed at 2s 6d for cattle dogs and 5s for other dogs. Cass Square has been mown again, and the commodious ground is all the better in general appearance for the attention. It is the intention now to get the grounds into good order and maintain them so. The Square is to be the resting place for the beautiful cenotaph shortly to be erected as a war memorial, and the immediate surround- ' ings of the memorial are to have sptecial attention in the matter of beautifying. The Returnee] Soldiers’ Association is taking up ‘‘Poppy Day” in New Zealand very actively. It will be held on Anzac Day in next April. Poppfes are lor remembrance of the unreturned army “who lie dead in many lands that wc may live here in peace.” The Mayoress of Hokitika (Mrs G. A. Perry) lias been invited to convene a meeting of ex-war*workers, St John Ambulance, Hospital Nurses, School Teachers, etc. to organise a local committee so as to make the sale of poppies in Westland as 'ettective financially as possible.

The weekly bulletin of infectious diseases for Canterbury and the West ('oast issued at- mmn on Monday showed a total of 22 cases, made up as follows Buller : Pneumonia 01m; lnangahoa : Scarlet fever one : Grey : Diphtheria one; North Canterbury: Scarlet lever two, diphtheria three, t-ulJterculo-sis five, pneumonic influenza one, varicella one; Ashburton: Tuberculosis (the; South Canterbury: Scarlet fever two, diphtheria two, enteric one, erysipelas out.

While fishing oft' the rocks at Taylor’s .Mistake. Canterbury, on Friday, two young ladies and a man made an unexpected haul. One of the ladies received a very hard pull on the line, and from the weight it was evident that something big had been hooked. The gentleman assisted in hauling in what eventually proved to be an octopus of unusual size. The creature had tentacles four feet six inches in length, and from point to point measured ovter ten feet. The octopus was soon killed, and for the rest of the afternoon re- f mained an object of curiosity to those at the bay.

\ lecture on “Samoa and other Islands of the Pacific,” will be given at the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock, by Hon H. L. Michel, M.L.C., in aid of the funds of the Beautifying Association. Mr Michel was one of the voyagers with the Parliamentary Party when visiting the islands of the Pacific last year, and secured a fund of information whibh should make a most interestin' 1 lecture. The Government photographer (Mr Taylor) accompanied the pary mid secured a very fin e series of views of the places visited and the ceremonies performed. These have been put into about 100 slides and are said to b 0 very fine examples of the photographer’s art. Tho pictures have been loaned by the Hon Minister of Internal Affairs, and will he shown by Dr Tcicbelmann who has a. very complete plant for the purpose. The Mayor will preside at the lecture this evening, and admission will he one shilling. There should he a bumper attendance for so useful an occasion.

The Westland A. and P. Association are this year reviving their local show. Such gatherings are of great value to a district as lias been proved in all countries. The Inangahua Association are also recommencing their Show, which like the local association had lapsed during the strenuous tin;es of the great war. The Duller Association have just recently held their annual gathering which proved very successful. The latter association kept going during war time and have been rewarded by record entries this season and a keen and increased interest in all agricultural matters by farmers and townspeople. The Buller Association has proved its value to its district Westport. It has brought the farming community and citizens of the town in closer touch with one another, and has without question been the direct means ol a great improvement to the stock of tlfe district. Some ol the best dairy herds on the Coast are to be seen in Buller district, a goodly number of pedigree stock being exhibited. The judge of the cattle section paid a 1 - : •’ tribute to exhibitors on the all-round quality of the stock shown. The Inangahua Association hold their show on the 10th and 11th March, and every effort is being made by the residents of the district, town and country to make it a successful function. The show at Hokitika takes place on the 15th March and now is tlte time to commence the effort to make it the success that a little enthusiasm can assure.

Owing to a misunderstanding particularly amongst the country clients, we beg to notify that the old established business of Mark Sprot and Co., is being carried on, as heretofore, in the old premises in Mackay Street, Greymouth, formerly used as produce stores, exactly opposite the two storey brick building, where we will she pleased to meet old and new clients. Our agencies are: The Atlas Fire, Marine, and Accident Co.; the National Mutual Life Association; Little’s gl'cep Dips; Ford Cars, Trucks and Parts; Daniel Crawford’s and Harvey’s Scotch Whiskies (bottled in Scotland); Dunollie Coal etc., etc. We are prepared to hold auction sales of stock, property, and furniture in town or district, undertake valuations, supply produce of any doscripton, and generally to meet the requirements of customers. The business is under the personal supervision of Mr J. D Lynch in every detail.~ Advt

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine junipers, 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 silk under wea r. —Adv t.

With SHAItLAND’S Baking Powder in the dough, good results are certain. That’s why busy housewives always use SI! A BLAND’S.

Ford Cars lead the way as usual. Prices are down and within the reach of all. Minimum prices,, Runabout, £213; Touring, £225, any color, other than black £5 extra, all f.o.b. Wellington. We. sell Fords only and genuine Ford parts. Beware of imitations.— Mark Sprot and Co., Ford West Coast Pealers, Greymouth.—Advt,

There is a healthy revival being mamfested in the athletic spirit locally. A new club lias just been formed here, and the old sport of cycling is to lfe added to the outdoor games. Last night a working bee of enthusiasts were at work on Cass Square, apparently anticipating the job of the Beautifying Association, in the task of cleaning up tiie cycle track. This evidence of useful energy is occasioned by the fact that another cycle race is to be held shortly on the Square, followed about Easter Tuesday with a cycling and atheltic gathering on the same grounds.

A decision not to pay employees, except leading hands, more than the minimum award rate of wages has been arrived at by the Auckland Guild of Master Painters. Tine award rate is 2s an hour, and the bonus 3j}d, making a total minimum of 2s an hour For some considerable time painters have been receiving varying rates in excess of the award rate, ranging up to 2s 9d an hour. It is stated that a very large number of painters are now seeking employment. The decision of the employers will take effect as from .March 3rd.

The Nauru Island phosphate industry, which is controlled by the British Phosphate Commission, is reported to lie progressing satisfactorily. The New Zealand commissioner, Mr A. F. Ellis, of Auckland, who returned last week from a visit to Australia, states that during 1921, the Commission’s first full year of working, the shipments of phosphates totalled 394,000 tons, of'vVhich slightly over 20,000 tons came to New Zealand. The business, life said, was going ahead quite smoothly. The details” of the yfear’s operations will be published. shortly.

The stocktaking and audit of the N.Z. Clothing Factory takes place on the 28th inst. and, as it is most essential that accounts be paid before audit time we respectfully request a settlement of all outstanding accounts on or before the 28th February 1922. Hallenstein Bros Ltd. —Advt.

Our linen is beautifully snow white now because mother always uses “NORUBBING” Laundry Help and Golden Rule Soap.

Bring down the cost of living. You have it in your own hands. Refuse to buy goods at .high prices. Transfer your custom to McGruer’s, the leading spot cash .drapers, the firm that brought the drapery prices down. Now on, great summer sale, wonderful bargains in every department. Pay a visit early to McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.