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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1922, Page 2

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

It is notified in this issue that the sitting of tho Assessment Court in respect to the mining property valuation of the County of Wetland, will take 1 place here on Thursday, March 16, at 10.30 o’clock a.m. j The Farmers’ Co-operative Limie i Works, Ross, notify that they are pre- f pared to supply lime during March in j 6 or 8 ton truck lots at 25s per ton. ; The necessity of using lime for improv- ! ing West Coast lands is fully recognised 1 and tl go opportunity to secure a supply j should he utilised.

Year nfter year brings increasing proof of the superiority of B|IAR* LAND’S Bnldi% powder, (\jstg jpgS thiui o|ihofß— worth moral

An old Westport resident, Mr Rich- The annual meeting of the kokataln nrd Jones, aged 87, died at the 01 Football Club will be held on Saturday People’s Home there. He was a, Welsh- evening at 8 o’clock at the Public Hall, man, and had! spent nearly two-thirds Kokatnhi. All members and intending of lii’s lifetime in the Dominion. members are requested to attend

Mr -A. Little announces the arrival of his autumn stock of boots and shoes as usual; the quality is the best arid to assist the public over the financial depression the prices are based on the lowest margin of profit.

A Duller pioneer, Mr W. J. Murray, died at Westport Hospital a few days ago n.t the age of 82. He was a. natilve of County Tyrone, Ireland, but had been in the Dominion for 60 years, and followed the trail of the gold-seeker.

The engagement is announced of Miss Isabel Massey, youngest daughter of the Right Hon. W. F. and Mrs Massey. and Mr C. W. Salmon, of C'orvWright and Salmon, engineers, of Wellington, Mr Salmon served with the New Zealand Engineers itl Gallipoli and Ffailce, nikl received his commission iii the field. He rose to the rank of major, was mentioned in despatches, and awarded the D.C'.M,

We are making prices mitre attractive than ever. Summer goods iii list gd; for new seasons goods lire coming. Id-day we arb g'vhtg otlr customers the bfene.fit of unprecedented bargains that have already made our summer sale the great event of the Season. Tli'e low prices represents real money-saving opportunities. Take advantage of it before the sale closes. McGruer and Co., II kifika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon ALP., at the Borough Council meeting last evening received the congratulations of the Council on his forthcoming marriage. The Mayor congratulated Air Seddon and on behalf of the people of Groymuiith and the Borough Council, exit ended to him) best wishes for the happiness of bis future bride and himself. After C’r Skoglulid bad endorsed the Minor’s remarks, .Mr Seddoli briefly thanked the Couiicil for their gt>t)d wishes and said he would be pleased to settle down amongst the people of tills imvii. which be would be doing very shortly. When this came about he would place himself at the disposal of the people of the district, and,' do his utmost in their interests.—Argus.

‘•"1 am not a whisky drinker, 'but I drank more whisky in New York than anywhere else in all my experience,’ said Mr Ivor Evans, a well-known Melbourne hardware merchant, in discussing his experiences on a. tour abroad. The occasion was a smoke social by the \ ictoria Hardware Club to members who had recently returned from abroad. Amid bursts Of la tighter, Mi lEvans described his experience of prohibition in America. He went out, he said, to the house of a leading citizen, v.ho cautiously led him upstairs, unlocked a door, and. having entered, licked the dum again, unlocked a cup board, and entertained the guest with some excellent whisky—the Oiest he had ever tasted. The visitor was astounded, however, when the host, befora locking away the whisky, carefully washed the tumblers which had been used, explaining that he dared not let the maid know what had been in them! Other stories were told iii similar Vein, the general foilor of them being that prohibition in America was a huge farce.—Melbourne “ Age,”

Messrs Clifton, Brookes, and O’Halloran, of llimu, are to wait on the Minister in respect to the miners’ claim for as-istanc-e in respect to the restricted sale price of gold during the war period.

Users <>f concession tickets oil the Wanganui tramways have, during the past few days, been a Source oi much amusement to casual travellers as a result of the Tramway Department’s new regulations (remarks the “ Herald ”). The Department decided that “shouting” On the* trains must cease as it was inconvenient to the conductors, and presumably led to a rtiislinde: standing regarding payment of fares. But the effect of the regulation has heell amiizing. tii one instance a hus'hand travelling with his wife said “ Two please,” and Was inct with the cool ileply, •’ Can’t ‘shout! oh thb cars.” Being ignorant of the new regulation ah altercation followed hi?tween the irate husband and the autocratic conductor, at the end of which the pasenger admitted that they had come out without money. “Whose is the ticket?” “ Mine,” said the unsuspecting husband. “ Then the lady will have to walk, the ticket is not trimsferrnble.” What the husband said can not !>e printed, but they both decided to walk. A somewhat similar instance occurred with a working man, his wife, and three children, hut in this case the conductor took the soil* sible course and .collected his fares from one ticket. The new I‘eguiatioit is not ft welcome innovation from it passenger's point of view-.

The County Chairman (Air B. Ward) and Messrs Murdoch and Duff will represent the AVestland County Council at Kumara to-morrow (Friday) forenoon, when the Alinister of Alines attends to discuss the fate of the Kumara water race.

The Hon. J. C. Parr, Alinister of Education, expects to visit Westland about the first week in April. The Hokitika School Committee will form an important deputation to the Holt, Minister oil the occasion in question,

Air Seddbib ALtk; will visit Hokitika to-morrow evening, accotlipaiiihg the Minister of Mines through the district. Hie members of the AVestland Racing Club will entertain Alt' Sbddoii that evening iii appreciation of the ihtdrest l.e hits taken iii the oriinineiitatioh of the Hokitika rr.becburse;

The County motor lorry with 'the la; fie rood grader in tow went south on Monday afternoon for the purpose of overhauling the Wataron, Inter-Wan-ganui, Waitaha and Totara roads. A telegram from Roadman Nolan at Matainui to the County Office yesterday afternoon, reported that the plant had arrived and was doing splendid work in the Wataroa district. The plant will be south for about a fortnight, Roadman Dale of Woodstock, being in charge of the grader.

11.8. footwear is guaranteed to withs and strenuous w. nr, and further the A? is the smart stylish appearance, and good fitting at easy prices with all 11.8. footwear. Ladies’ Oxford shoes, 29s 6d, court shoes 29s 6d, lace derby shoes 23s Gd, 27s 6d, men’s strong derby boots 27s 6d, 32s fid, tan derby shoes 37s fid, brogues 355, nailed rivetted shooters 23s fid, pegged and rivetted shooters 27s fid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

| Owing to a misunderstanding particularly amongst the country clients, we j beg to notify that the old established business of Mark Sprot and Co., is being carried on, as heretofore, in the old premises in Maekay "Street, Greymouth, formerly used as produce stores, exactly opposite the two storey brick building, where we will lie pleased to meet old and new clients. Our agencies are: The Atlas Fire, Marine, and Accident Co.; the National Mutual Life Association; Little’s Sheep Dips; Ford Cars, Trucks and Parts; Daniel Crawford's nnd 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 descripton, and generally to meet the requirements of customers. The business is under the personal supervision of Mr J. D Lynch in every detail.— Advt FORD OWNERS:—Lengthen the life

A narrow escape from a very serious accident occurred at the Little Wiaitnha fold oil tire -Maiit Sotttli toad yesterday afterhooii. It appear!? Mr Matthew Nolan, butcher Of Moss, waS driving a spring cart atross the ford; the river being somewhat swollen. Apparently the flood wiC'r ’'Oil washed out a hole is the centre of the river, and the horse and cart dropping into this were at once afloat. The horse, losing his foothold, was ca-rrie? with the current to the brink of. the weir on the lower side of the ford, and in a trice horse, vehicle and driver were washed over into the boiling waters below, Mr Nolan was carried some fifty yards down stream before he was fortunate in getting a foothold and scrambling ashore. The vehicle and horse soon separated, the former being badly briokeh; While the luirSt?; a valuable oite, tangled in the shafts, was drowned, and was eventually washed ashore downstream, when the harness, and what was worth saving of the cart, were rescued. Tnere have been several narrow escapes of a similar nature at tlie ford, and it is to bo regretted that now that the bridge is erected the authorities do not hasten the completion of the approaches and so render the crossing safe. The approaches are in hand, hut at the present rate; of progress will take months to complete. The matter should ihe brought before the Minister of Public Works when he is in the district in teti d-yS’ time. Last evening the mail car from south was delayed five hours through the difficulty in crosSillg Wafttihn fet'd, Slid other delays atld daHgch's occur through the wabt of the bridge, which could, with an effort, bo ready for traffic in six week*’ time.

of your car by using “King” automatic oiler. Reduces cost of engine repair by half. Ensures more speed power and smoother running. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

All that is best ill working men’s appall call b@ obtained from H.B’s. Here wt? siiggfist a few of the many lines offering: Colonial wool underpants 8s 1 id, Coioivni singlets 8s lid, good flannels 8s fid, best planting flannels 11s fid; watfirpreof lammies 19s fid, waterproof lmtterflv canes 17s fid, holeproof working trousers 14s fid, oilskin leggings 10s fid, working shirts 8s lid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Miss Jinks-—f}ow young you are looking now! Do tell me your secret. Mrs Binks—Well, I always use “NORUBBING” Laundry Help and rest while it works,