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Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1922, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce takes place tomorrow night at 7 o’clock.

Lady supporters are reminded of the meeting in the Bowling Club’s pavilion to-night at 7 o’clock sharp to complete arrangements in connection with the gala next Saturday afternoon.

A special meeting of the Westland County Council will he held at 7.30 next Saturday night, wli(?n the members will form a deputation to the Minister of Public Works.

A meeting of all interested ill the formation of classes under the Workers Educational Association in Hokitika will lie held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening at 8 jl.ni. A Full attendance of nil supporters of the inhveiiient is desired.

Mr 13. Ward, County Chairman, and thie members of the Central Riding, are to meet those responsible for the heavy traffic on Lake Kanieii road to discuss ways and means in regard to undertaking the repairing and strengthening of tlie several bridges on the road. An expenditure of about €420 is in sight, and on Thursday afternoon those concerned are to discuss some method of providing money and material for the work to he done.

Tlie Ministerial party led by the HOll J. G. Coates, to go through South Westland next week, will number about six or seven. The party will motor to Waiho Gorge, and from there south and over the Haast Pass, will proceed on horse back. 111 addition to the Minister and his Private Secretary (Mr Aicken), Mr F. W. Furkert, Kngineer-in-Chief, and a district representative of the Public Works Department, will be with the party.

Tliie reports from the north on Saturday evening were to the effect that the storm damage to the Karamea roads was not as serious as at first reported, and that the Minister of Public Works would be able to carry out his original intention, and when travelling down the West Coast this week would he able to adhere to the Karamea route. A short distance of walking would have to he made at one stage where tlie damage was beyond immediate repair. In other respects the through journey would be accomplished as originally intended.

Mr Seddon M.P., who s])cnt the week end in Hokitika, returned to Greymouth to-day. To-morrow Mr Seddon proceeds overland to Christchurch, on route to Wellington, where he will attend to some district business. Mr Seddon returns to Christchurch next Sunday accompanied by his mother, and will remain there till Wednesday, the 15th inst, when lie is to be. married. Mr Seddon will return to Greymouth about a month later, and take up his permanent residence.

Mr H. McLeaii is giving a grand picture benefit at the Princess Theatre to-morrow night in aid of thfc swimming hath funds. A special programme will be screened for the occasion, and as the proceeds are for so deserving an object, there is sure to he a bumper attendance. Tickets are now on sale throughout tliu town, the school children making a great effort to push the sale. The children are looking forward to the re-opening of the baths, and it is hoped to-morrow’s benefit will he a material help to that end.

Clemients.mail car when attempting to cross the Waitangi river on Friday took a new ford laid oil' by the roadman, and all went well till nearing the south hank when a soft spot was encountered and the car was brought to a standstill and could not be moved on its own power. The river was in light flood, and tine water rose in the car, causing the passengers to leave their seats, while the baggage, mails etc. were soon submerged. The driver of the car had to go back some five miles where the County motor lorry was working on the roads and the Duplex mahine was requisitioned. Mr Robinson, the driver of the lorry, promptly went to the rescue. The Duplex crossed safely by an alternative ford, and taking the car in tow soon had it safe on torra firnut. Some petrol, oil etc. were lost from the car, also bottom boards washed away, and other damage done by the submersion, acounting in all for considerable loss. Fortunately tenders arte now called for the bridging of this river which is one of the most tricky on the south run owing to its soft bottom' and shifting ford. For the benefit and safety of traffic the sooner the bridge is erected the better. No more grinding of teptb wjt-h WADE’S WO RH FIQ3.

On Wednesday next (schools excursion day) the train usually leaving Hokitika for Ross at 2.15 p.m. will not leave until 5.40 p.m.

A notification by the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Coy., (Australasia) Ltd., appears in this issue.

A children’s fancy dress ball will be held in Longford Hall on Friday next in aid of the Westland Hospital Building Fund. To commence at 7.30 p.m. till 9 p.m; adults ball to follow.

The annual meeting of the Excelsior Football Club will be held in; Keller’s Sampe Rooms on Wednesday, Bth March at 8 p.m. sharp. All members and intending members are requested to attend.

The death of Mrs Emin a Michel, took place at her residence. BrickStreet, Greymouth on Friday eveflitig. Deceased had been ailing for time. Her husband (Mr Joseph Michel a well known hairdresser of Gneyrnouth) pre-deceased her three years ago. She leaves a family of two sons (Albert and John) and two daughters, Mesdames Gillands (Greymouth) and Hazelwood (Wellington). Deceased was a native of Greymouth and eldest daughter of the late Mr James Mallett (baker).

We regret to record the death of Mrs Flora McFee, which took place about 6 p.m. yesterday, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs J. J. Mclntosh. The deceased was 88 years of ago and was a native of the Isle of Coll, Scotland. Her husband predeceased her several years ago. She was a very old and respected resident of the district and resided at Woodstock till a few years figo; She leaves three daughters (Mrs J. j. Mclntosh of Hokitika, Mrs James Howat of Arthurstown and one residing in Australia). To the relatives the deep sympathy of many friends will be extended.

We have been advised by Messrs Glasson and Co., of Christchurch, that they will be showing a very exclusive range of ladies’ and men’s winter coats at Keller’s Somple Rooms, Hokitika, on March 16 and following days. The ladies’ coats will range! from 29s 6d up to 7 guineas., including the smartest tweeds and velours, tailored in the most becoming of the new styles. So large and so varied is the selection, and the prices so astonishingly low, for the quality in- evidence, that readers would do well to defer purchasing elsewhere until seeing this fine display. Men’s tweed coats as low as "75s for a splendid weight overcoating in browns and grays will also be offered. Make a. not e —lveiler’S Sample Rooms, March 16th. —Advt:

Mr T. W. Rapley, wlio wjis manager for the South Island of the Australian Provincial Assurance Association, has been appointed General Manager for the whole of New Zealand. He was born in Wanganui, and educated at the Wanganui Collegiate School. He entered the Government Service and eventually became Postmaster at Stratford, where, amongst other things, he was connected with the Government Life Assurance Department. He was extremely popular among the people of Stratford, and successfully smoothed out many administrative difficulties. Leaving the Government. Service he became District Manager of the Equitable Life, and afterwards was associated with the National Mutual Life. The Directors of the Australian Provincial Assurance Association were not long in realising his value as a man of great capacity and business acumen. After being their Manager for the South Island with such success we, feel sure that greater business will he done throughout New Zealand with Mr Papley as General Manager. Mr Rapley was a student of law. Had he continued iri this profession there is ilo doubt be would have been equally successful, His many friends throughout the Dominion will lx l pleased to learit of his advancement.

We are making prices more attractive than ever. Summer goods must go, for new seasons goods are coming. To-day we are giving mir customers the benefit of unprecedented bargains that have already made our summer sale the great event of the season. The low prices represents real money-saving opportunities. Take advantage of it before the sale closes. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demnnd at Schroder and Go's; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.—Advt “UNDERWRITERS” Fire Extinguishers are quicker than automatic sprinkler, hose or pails of water. Always in order and ready for use, eveh after standing for years. Deadly effective. Manning Machinery Co. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. Progressive people are everywhere using “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. It makes such a difference on washing day.