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Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1922, Page 2

Several further cases of scarlet fever are reported in Greymouth.

The Arbitration Court is now getting latest information regarding the cost of living in readiness for ifs next cost-of-living pronouncement.

Mr Christopher Gustaveson, aged 70 years, who has been an inmate of the Grey River Hospital since January, died at that institution yesterday. Mr Gustaveson lived at Blackball for many years. Previously lie resided at Gifeymoutli, working on contract for Messrs Hungcrford and McKay and for the Greymouth Harbour Board. Mr Gustaveson has no relatives in these parts.

The death of Mrs Jeanette West has occurred at Nelson, following considerable bad health. Mrs West was the wife of Mr F. West, a Nelson chemist. Before her marriage, as Miss Robinson, she was a prominent figufe among West Const school teachers. For some years Mrs West was stationed at Taylorville. Mrs West leaves a grown-up family pf two daughters and a son. She was in her 52nd year.

The Grey “Star” says owing to the small number of passengers who patronise the 9.20 p.m. train from Greymouth to Kumara on Saturdays, it has been decided to discontinue the running of

this train and of the return train leaving Kumara at 10.15 p.m. as from Saturday last. We learn that for some time past the number of passengers on arrival at Kumara lias not exceeded five, while only one passenger on an average has used the return train.

Drivers of vehicles have not been complaining without cause of the worn mini lie of the planking in the wheel rut of traffic using the Hokitika railway bridge. The planking is very much worn in places, and those crossing the bridge in wheeled vehicles have a very bumpy ride. The hollows hold the water, and pedestrians who 'have to give way to wheel traffic have to put up with the splasliings. it would be a boon to vehicle irnllie if the authorities took some steps to lessen the present cause of complaint.

To-nijht at the Town Ha'.l at 8 o'clock, Mr Will Lawson of Wellington, will deliver on illustrated lecture in regard to the furthering of forestry matters. Mr I aw«on is the organiser of the Forestry League and will detail the aims and objects of the League and the success it is achieving. Dr Tcieheliuann has consented very kindly to assist with the display of scenic views, and this should he an attractive part of a pleasurable and instructive evening. Admission will be free and a retiring collection will be taken up to defray expenses. The lecture is given under the auspices of the Westland Chamber of Commerce. The President (Mr G. A. Perry) will preside.

Glnsson and Co announce that they have rereived a further supply of ladies and men’s overcoats. • hoys’ suits and overcoats, Indies knitted coats and jumpers ee. from their Chrischurch warehouse. Those of our readers who have not yet seen the splendid collection this firm are showing at Keller’s Sample Rooms, should study their own interests and do so without delay. Men are particularly advised to inspect the new season’s range of suitings. By avoiding the use of shoddy and using only the* highest grade all wool materials, Glnsson and Co. have built up an enviable reputation as makers of high-class clothes. Tf it is not convenient to pay a. personal visit, drop a line and their representative will he pleased to call. Note the address, Keller’s Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—Advt.

The reports current about the state of Arthurstown road are not in any way exaggerated. An inspection of the road shows that both the Borough and County portions are in need of prompt attention. The repairs of the County section are now in hand, beach gravel from the Hokitika river being hauled on to the road by the motor lorry. A good dressing of gravel is necessary for the worn parts with the result that the metalled portion is heavy for traction. However, the constant traffic, most of which is very heavy, will htfdp to settle the gravel. It will take two or three days to rough dress the County portion of the road, and then the Borough portion, which is extremely had in parts, will have attention. Good material is available and with the aid of the lorrv not less than 40 cubic yards per day is being brought out and hauled a mile or more along the road. The work when completed will be greatly appreciated by users of the road. More traffic of late is being diverted by way cf the Kanieri bridge thus relieving Arthurstown road of a measure of its burden.

ENTR A ORDINARY —“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’ hteol and toe plate school boots (10 to 13), Ifis 9d (1 to 51 18s 9d. These goods are guaranteed and are made By skilled workmen, only the best materials being used, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot.—Advt. .

i Last days of sale, Is sale Is. Three i days only, commencing Friday, March 1 31st. You will never know how far a I shilling can be stretched until you have visited this great sale. Aon 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 opeii at 9.30. McGruer and Co., spot cash department stores, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. STOPSKALE saves boiler owners money in coal, repairs and wages. Quickly, effectively and permanently removes scjile and prevents fresh scale forming, MMining Mr,(Winery Co, t !j pedfara How, Ptolrtplmwbi

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

The sale of work in connection with the Methodist Church proved a big success, and in response to several requests it lias .been decided to continue the sale this evening, when the remainder of thp goods will be offered at bargain prices, and a number of competitions will be completed.

An important sale of some 000 lots of stores belonging to the Defence Department, will take place at the Drill Hall, Hokitika, on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. sharp. The amalgamation of the West Coast and Canterbury Regiments in the interests of economy necessitates a reduction in the large quantity of stores held locally and hence the sale. The articles are all in first-class order.

The rural joker: Some days ago (relates the “Marlborough Express”) the engine at a Blenheim dairy factory broke down, and the engineer, by way of a joke, asWed a curious onlooker if he would mind going over to the timber mill and asking for e bucket of revolutions! The messenger departed cheerfully on his errand, but returned regretfully to announce that the timber yard people had run right out .of revolution, having lent their last bucketful to the abattoirs!

In the Whangarei Court Mr F. H. 1 evien, S.M., reserved his decision in a curious case in which a brail jeweller. E. A. Simmins, claimed £36 10s from W. A. Cole, the value of rings supplied. The defendant pleaded no responsibility. The rings were ordeiv«; by bis wife on approval for her motifer-in-law. Miss Cole called and got them. After examination at home they were returned to their paper wrapping. When Miss Cole cleared the table she threw them in the fire. When the error was discovered the fire was raked over and the rings were recovered in a partly melted condition. The diamond stones also suffered injury. Charles Henry Cole, who had wanted the rings, produced them in court and said he was willing to have an order made on his wages to pay for them. Plaintiff said he held Mrs Cole responsible as the person who ordered the rings.

Quality, not quantity will be the motto of Paterson’s, who are opening shortly in the shop lately occupied by Mrs T. Heennu, in Rcvell 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 has not been overlooked as an inspection will show. Agents for Scotts Service stylish suits, £4 10s 6d, with extra pants-; also C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry cleaners. Watch papers for opening date and avoid disappointment.—Advl.

FOOTBALLERS—Your requirements for this season have just been opened at the “H. 8.” Best colonial all wool jerseys, 2 inch stripes 13s (id, navy and black drill shorts 6s fid, regulation football hose 6s 6d, best football hoots block toes, 18s lid, youth’s football boots (3 to 5), 17s lid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot.— Advt.

ENGINEERS: Don’t “damn that joint.” Use “Hewsons” Invincible Jointing cement and forget it. immediately and permanently fixes leaking joints. We guarantee it. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Just arrived, a consignment of 150 cases of choice Nelson cooking and dessert apples, also 100 cases, of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd., (Phone No 2).—Aih t