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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1922, Page 2

A notification under the Dentists Amendment Act, 1921-22, appears in this issue.

North Island mails aml passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this tnOrniiig.

A sitting of the Supieme Court at Hokitika is set down for Wednesday, March 15th, and jury notices are being served. So far there is every prospect of a very light business sheet.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Comni'erce will take place on Tuesday night. To avoid clashing with the picture benefit that evening, the meeting will be held at 7 o’clock. Members are requested ‘to note the hour and attend punctually.

Addison’s Sale closes Wednesday next and special are the bargains offering until then. One Showroom line worthy of mention is your choice of Ladies Art Silk Sports Coats for 255. For colours see advertisement in this issue.

On tl:<e howling green last evening the first of the games of the handicap pairs, for trophies presented hy Mr J. J. Mclntosh, were played. Bain and ]). Stevenson (sc-r) defeated Maefarlane and Boyd (4 points) hy 20 to 13, and J. Stevenson and Hickson (7 points) defeated Heinz and W. Wilson (4 points) bv 24 to 18.

Arrangements are well in hand for the Irish National concert on Show night. The concert promises to he one of the best qualities. The leading West Coast tale nit- will assist with the programme and in addition Miss Mary O’Connor and Mr Phil Jones, two very popular Christchurch singers, will appear to a Hokitika audience for the first time. Fuller particulars will he announced later. Tickets are on sale from this week.—Advt

The inquest on the Greymouth surf tragedy victims was concluded yesterday when after a short consultation, the foreman announced that the verdict of the jury was that Henry Evans, Leslie O’Donnell, and George W'ilson had been accidentally drowned while surf-bathing at Blaketown Beach on February 8, and that every possible means had been used to effect rescue. The foreman said that the jury wished to express its sincere condolence with the relatives of the deceased. The Coroner, in thanking the jury for its attendance, said that the circumstances of the fatality were most regrettable. It was time something, was done to safeguard visitors to the beach from the,hidden dangers that lurked there, and he would recommend the Borough Council and Harbour Board to attend to this need speedily. 1 I might say that I am satisfied,” said the Coroner, “that the person who stole the life-line was partly responsible for the deaths of those six people.’

We are making prices more attractive than ever. Summer goods must go, for new seasons goods are coining. To-day we are giving our customers the benefit of unprecedented bargains that have j already made our summer sale the great event of -the season. The low prices represents real money-saving op- j portunitites. Take advantage of it be- | fore the sale closes. McGruer and Co., | Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. j All that is best in working men’s upparel can be obtained from 11. B’s. ; Here we suggest a few of the many j lines offering: Colonial wool under- j pants 8s lid, Colonial singlets 8s lid, j good flann'els 8s fid, best plaiding flannels 11s fid, waterproof lammies 19s fid, , waterproof butterfly capes 17s fid, holeproof working trousers 14s 6d, oilskin leggings 10s fid, working shirts 8s lid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. No more grinding of will) WADE’S WORM FIGS,

The Unsectarian Mission will be continued in the Town Hall on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.

Presbyterians at Kokatahi are reminded of the service on Thursday night at 8 o’clock.

A dance will be held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Friday next in aid of the funds of tine Kanieri Cricket Club.

The two mile cycling race postpone'* l from Wednesday last will be held on Cass Square on Monday night at G. 45 o’clock. Nominations close at noon on Monday.

Mr H. McLean lias kindly arranged a benefit picture entertainment for Tuesday evening next, the proceeds to go to the Swimming Baths fund. Particulars of the programme will appear on Monday. A meeting of ladibfe willing ta assist in next Saturday’s gala on the Bowling green will be held in Pavilion on Monday evening at 7 o’clock sharp. A full attendance is desired so as to complete details for the carrying out of the function. We are now displaying our first shipment (if autumn ■ and winter goods. Lloyd’s usual exclusive style is still beifig maintained in gowns, skirts, millinery, blouses, jumpers aild furs. Watch window displays and pay a visit to our showroom where we shall be pleased to show you the latest and smartest fashions.

The euchre tournament in aid of the Riiiiu Litel'ary Institute held last night was a great Success, There were tliirtecii tables full. The ladies prize was won by Mrs iiiwooci and the gentleman’s was won by Mr John Keenan. Afterwards the dance followed and was also a success, and was kept going tiM one o’clock. Mrs S. Knowles supplied the music and Mr John Nnncekivell ciffiqiated as M.C. Mrs Lamacroft kindly lent the pia.no. Mr Comport returned (thanks on behalf of the TnsLtutq to all for so willingly coming forward to help them,

Reference to the work bf Ratana was contained in the Madri Missions report presented to the New Zealand Methodist Conference at Auckland on Saturday last. “Most of our staff have been able to turn the spirit influence of Ratana’s work to good account,” states the "superintendent, the Rev A. J. Seamer. “He is a son of our Church, and although not in full membership with us he has very rightly looked for us for advice and assistance, and vie have not failed him. Our silence regarding Ratana’s work has !>een part of a carefully considered policy. The executive has received much confidential information, and has heartily supportled the policy followed. No Church has been as closely and consistently in touch with the movement, or done as much to keep it on the right lines as our own. But powerful influences of an unsatisfactory type have been at work, and the real test of strength has still to COrtiC;”

A sensational chase after three alleged burglars in the Okoia district is reported by the “Wanganui Chionicle.” The three fugitives entered the farmhouse of Mr D. McGregor, who saw them, and gave chase on horseback, while, at the same time, the police were communicated with. The trio made over rough country to No. 2 line. Once their pursuer got close to them and fired a shotgun he was carrying. The men immediately separated. Mr McGregor kept on their trail, however, and was seen by Constable J. McMullan, who had been dispatched post-haste on a motor-cycle. Abandoning bis machine, he went across country, lmt the oncoming darkness aided the fugitives in getting away for the time being. Three other constables stationed themselves on the No. 3 line. Two of the men soon put in an appearance, , t and, lacing challenged, they both ran. One escaped in the dark. The captured man gave his name as Chris Moffatt, of Hawera, a boilermaker. He is. about twenty-one years of age.

H.B. footwear is guaranteed to withstand strelmoits wear, and further thehe is the smart stylish appearance, and good fitting at easy prices with all H.B. footwear. Ladies’ Oxford shoes, 29s fid, court shoes 29s fid, lace derby shoes 23s fid, 27s fid, men’s strong derby boots 27s fid, 32 s 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.

DAIRYMEN: A “Ceres” Separator saves you money. Among 12 machines it has given the best results. Light running, easy to operate and easy to clean. Booklet free. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Cow, Christchurch.