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Hokitika Guardian, 29 March 1922, Page 2

The Borough Council notifies that ten per cent will be added to all rates outstanding on 31st March.

The nfnnual meeting of delegates to the Westland Rugby Sub-Union takes place this evening at 7.30 o’clock nt Mclntosh's Club rooms . A euchre tournament and dahee will be held in the Public Hall, Rimu.on Monday April 3rd, in aid of the funds of Rimu Literary Institute.

Messrs Love Bros., builders of Port Chalmers, are the successful tenderers for the erection of 61 cottages at Otira and Arthur’s Pass in connection with tho Otira tunnel. It is understood that the price is in the vicinity of £44,000.

Mr H. McLean has decided to hold a weekly matinee in connection with his picture entertainments commencing on Saturday next, and continuing every following Saturday. The spec* ini feature of the opening programme will he the first chapters of a startling new serial “King of tho Circus,”

New Goods:—Ladies’ woollen jumpers from 18s 6d, navy costumes, wintel' coats ill velour doth, cbvei't ririd tweeds, knitted underwear, wimieyette nights, etc.—Acldisoiis.—Advt.

Heigh-ho! Away we go to the Hockey dance to-night. The Hall is a delightful picture with the decorations No detail has lacked the attention of the energetic management and everyone will enjoy the good floor, good music by Mr Gibbons orchestra, and last hut not least the excellent- suppar. Don’t forget to be at the Supreme Hall at 8 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

Plans are in course of preparation for a Dominion rally on the whole of the Scouts in New Zealand at Christchurch during the next Christmas an New Zear holidays. It is anticipated that at least 6(30 scouts of all ranks will take part, and it is hoped to make the trip a very cheap one for those going from a distance, first by pooling the cost so that- every boy pays the same amount, whatever the distance lie travels, arid secondly by charging the public for admission to the various competitions and displays which will be features of the rally.

The lecture which is to he given by the New Zealand Forestry League’s organiser, Mr Will Lawson, in the Town Hall to-morrow night, should attract ail lovers of nature, as well as those moire directly interested in trees and timber. For some months past Mr Lawson has been travelling through New Zealand on forestry work and has seen some varied work in afforestation. In view of\the fact that an experimental area on the West Coast is to he planted—mono than likely this area will be near Hokitika—with exotic frees from the west coast of America, what Mr Lawson has to say on afforestation will have a timely interest. It is hoped that the result of the organiser’s visit will be the establishment of a branch of the League in Westland.

We regret to record the death of a very old pioneer in the person of Mr William Morrish, which took place at his residence, St Albans, Christchurch, yesterday, after an illness extending over some considerable tinte. The deceased was a native of Cornwall, EngI land, and over 80 years of age. He j came to New Zealand when a lad. He j opened in business in Stafford in the days of tire rush, and later came to Hokitika, where he carried on his well known bootmaking business for a great many years. In 1890 lie removed to Greymouth, still carrying on the local business, where he had a large business connection. Some ten years ago he retired from business and removed to Christchurch, where he has since resided. Deceased was a keen business man and noted for his integrity. He loaves a widow and family of ten, three sons and seven daughters. One son is Mr George Morrish of Greymouth, and the married daughters are Mrs H. J. Nightingale of Greytown (North Island), Mrs A. G. Nightingale of Nelson, Mrs T. W. Duff of Hokitika, and Mrs J. Panckhurst of Greymouth. The remaining members of the family reside at Christchurch. The family will have the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

EXTRAORDINARY—“H.B’s” wish to announce they have purchased 200 pairs of men’s and boys’ boots. These will be sold at 10% under manufacturers cost. (Don’t miss these). Men’s box hide dress boots 24s fid, boys’ hfeel and toe plate school boots (10 to 13), 16s 9d (1 to 5) 18s 9d. These goods nre guaranteed and are mnde by skilled workmen, only the best) materials being used, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory., the value spot.—Advt.

A fatal accident occurred yesterday at the sawmill at Hornby, in Canterbury, whereby Mr Kay, who was formerly known to many Coasters, lost bis life. New GoodsLadies’ woollen jumpers from 18s 6d, navy costumes, winter coats in velour cloth, covert and tweeds, knitted underwear, winoeyette nights, etc.—Addisons.—AdVt;

Mr anil Mrs Seddon who spent the week end at Pembroke, lett there today to cross Lake Wanaka to Makaroa preparatory ibr the horseback iride over Jiaast Pass to South Westland. Mr John Cron of Haast will escort Mr and Mrs Seddon over the Pass, the trip being made to-morrow or the next day.

To-morrow night at the Town Hal: at 8 o’clock, Mr Will Lawson, Organiser of the N.Z. Forestry League. Wellington, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the aims of the League and what it is accomplishing. The lectur e should he of special! interest in a locality where forest growth is teeming. In any case, the subject should appeal to the public at large, for a great deal of the future of Westland is hound up in the maintenance of the timber trade. Dr Teichelmann has undertaken very kindly to show the illustrating slides which Mr Lawson will supply; Mr Lawson arrives to-morrow evening, and departs again on (Saturday, when he lectures at night in Christchurch before Canterbury College on the subject which is to interest the Hokitika audience.

Hon J. G. Coates, referring to' the opening of Otira tunnel at the end of the year, said there was nothing to stop it. Tke contractors for the electrical installation, upon the completion of their Contract, have to rttn the tunnel line for twelve months, or until such time as the Department’s officers are satisfied that all is right. The rails have been laid through the tunnel, but the ballasting is not yet completed; with the exception of one mile and a half at one etid aiid one mile at the other, the first lift has been completed, and the uncompleted portions should be finished by the end of next month. When the second lift has been done the Department's part of the work will bo completed. Generally, the Minister’s opinion was that everything was going on satisfactorily. As to the work of the conttactors in connexion with the installation of electricity to operatic the ' trains through the tunnel, Mr Coates I said that the power house was ready to have the roof put on. The system of j electric lighting for the tunnel, and the ' placing in position of the cable racks ! were about finished.

The Acting-Mcdicrti Officer of Health in Auckland (Dr Hughes) stated on Friday that art epidemic of infantile paralysis was prevalent throughout the Auckland Province alld certain other parts of the Dominion at tlik> present timb; thirty-two CdsCS had been reported to the Auckland office since the beginning of the year, ten in January, fit teen in February, and seven to date this month. Fortunately the disease was in the majority of oases in a. mild form, and was well scattered throughout the province. Only one death had been reported. “It is a very nasty disease, and in many cases its effects are life-long,” said Dr Hughes, “hut I think the people of Auckland are quite alive to its effects. As far as l have been able to gather, the disease, in a mild form ill the majority of cases, is also prevalent in other parts of the Dominion. It is well scattered throughout the Auckland Province, however, and unless it iilcl'easeS there is no necessity for a Scare in my opinion. It will probably decrease, as the cold weather is now approaching. You will notice tlyit there are fewer eases reported this month than for February.”

New Goodsßlankets in white and grey, grey plaiditig flannel, colonial flannel in pink, Orkney and Shetland from 2s 3d, doctor flnnrrl, boys’ jerseys, ladies’ coat sweaters in grey and heather, all wool, 17s fid, bush and travelling rugs 21s, 29s fid to 90s.—Addisons.—Advt.

Last days of sale, Is sale Is. Three days oiiiy, coiiimCilciiig Friday, Mareli 31st. You will never know how far a shilling can be stretched until you have visited this great sale. You can buy more for Is now than Is ever bought before. A few shillings will buy a big parcel at this the greatest of all bargain-sales. The big bargains are for the early shoppers, get down early. Doors open at 9.30. McGruer and Co., spot cash department stores, Hokitika and Greymouth,—Advt.

Quality, not quantity will be the motto of Paterson’s, who are opening shortly in the shop lately occupied by Mrs T. Heenan, hi Revell Street, directly opposite the National Bank. Having successfully tendered for a large sample range of hosiery, blouses underclothing, towels, etc., there will be some select goods to choose from at prices to suit all pockets. Men’s wear lias not been overlooked as an inspection will show. Agents for Scotts Service stylish suits, £4 10s fid, with extra pants; also C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry cleaners. Watch papers for opening date and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Why make easy work hard, toiling at J the wash tub? Simply use “No-RUB-I BING” Laundry Help and the work I disappears i FOOTBALLERS—Your requirements for this season have just been opened at the “11. R.” Best colonial all wool jerseys, 2 inch stripes 13s fid, navy and black drill shorts 6s fid, regulation football hose Gs 6d, tost football boots block toes, 18s lid, youth’s football boots (3 to 5), 17s lid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot.— Advt. DAIRY FARMERS: Reduce your butter losses by installing “Ceres” Separator. It claims the last ounce of butter fat. Easy to operate, easy to clean. Booklets from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Corsets are a big line at Addisons. All prices have been revised to present day values, some lines showing 5s to 7s a pair down. Call and s£e our new lines in B and C and D and A makes, priced from 9s 6d t 10s fid, 12s fid to 28s fid.—Advt. Just arrived, a consignment of 150 cases of plmice Nelson cooking and dessert apples, also 100 J cases of tomatoes, Paterson, Michel and Co, lLtd., J (Phone No 3).— Advt. i