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Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1922, Page 2

Attractive Easter novelties at Addisons are sure to Ik* ylaitning tlie attention of all ladies for this week, A splendid assortmeiit of new goods awaits your inspection.

The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association takes place at the Drill Shed at 7.30 o’clock to-night. Arrangements in regard to Anzac Day, and i sale of poppies are to be made, and general business dealt with.

It is notified that the annual meeting of householders to elect school committees takes place at the. various centres on Wednesday next at 7.30 p. m. Particulars of the relation of “householder” ns affecting elections of school committees also appear in this issue.

The Blackwater Mines Ltd., returns for March are as follows:—Crushed 3871 tons of stone yielding 1710 fine ozs of gold, value £7911. Working expenses £5299 • capital and development, £761; working profit £2612; net profit £lßsl. The gold is valued at £4 l2s 6d per fine ok.

At a meeting of the Grey Jockey Club on Friday evening, the resignation of Mr H. F. Doogail as judge was accepted. Mr Ulie Shannon was appointed judge, ahd Mr H. P. Olney deputy-judge. It was resolved that the nomination of Fmbezzier for the Greymouth meeting be iiot accepted.

The District Racing Committee met at Greymouth on Friday night, A trainer’s license was granted to James Crearer. The trainer’s license issued to James Smith was cancelled. The following dates were applied for: Nelson Jockey Club, March 1 and 3, 1923; Reefton Jockey Chili, January 6 and 8, April 11, 1923;

Special Corsrt bargains for Easter at Addisons:—The famous B and C and D and A makes now 12s fid, 15s fid, 17s fid and 19s fid. These prices shew a drop of from 4s to 5s a pair, so are excellent value. Call early.—Advt.

On Saturday afternoon at the Supreme Hall, Messrs Houston sold the rights to the booths at the Easter Wednesday races as follows:—No 1, £Bl and No. 2, £sl, both to Mrs Henderson for Mr J a s Phillips, Lake ! Mahinapua; Sweets stall £5, Mr Dowell. The rights for the sports meeting on Easter Tuesday’ on Cass Square were dispoed of a follows: —Booth £l6, M. Keenan; Refreshments 10s, Mr Keenan; gweets stall £1 5s M r D. Dowell. The prices for the race • course booths were, a record;

Mr George Witty M.P., has received word from the Minister of Defence that a sum will be placed on the Estimates during the coming session to enable, remission to be made of th c duty paid on memorials to fallen soldiers raised by public subscriptions for erection in public parks or places. In these circumstances, the Minister adds, the duty on the memorial to fallen soldiers imported for the Roll of Honour Committe e Templeton will be remitted.

A revaluation of the Grey County was recently completed by the Government Valuer, Mr James McKay. The new valuation in most cases naturally shows substantial increases on the previous valuation, which was mode in 1012. The land boom and high prices paid for butter-fat during recent years induced farmers to improve their land. As a result many farmers have been paying little or nothing in the way of rates. The county rating is on capita] value. Increases in the valuation I are particularly noticeable in the Bar, rvtown district, where, owing to the opening of the Grey-Barrytown roa, farming properties have advanced from £IOO to £IOOO. In Red Jack's riding, one farm has increased from £BO to £I2OO. The Marsden riding, which was valued at £7OOO in 1912, has advanced to £20,000. The Government lias had under consideration for some time past the setting up of a Supplies Board witli the object of ensuring that the various requirements of the different departments are purchased at uniform prices and on the best markets Hitherto each department has conducted its own purchasing. The Prime Minister stated on Friday that arrangements had now been made which would presently come into operation, by which a Board appointed for the purpose would supervise purchases paying attention to uniformity as between different departments, and seeing that the best possible value was obtained for public moneys expended. Mr Massey said lie expected to be able to announce further details in connexion with the scheme in a few days.

Special Millinery offering for Easter at Addisons:—3s in the £ discount off all our high-grade models usual prices 39s fid, 455, 49s fid, 555, 59s fid and 655, now 33s fid, 37s 6(1, 425, 46s fid, 50s, and 55s, —Advt,

Try Stephens Bros. fßr gb'o<l value l in serges. Prices from os 6d yd., 40 inches. Special Easter offer:—Ladies’ all wool black cashmere hose 3s lid pair or two pair for 7s 6d. The greatest batgain offered for many a day. Don’t miss this chance at Addisons. —Advt. A meeting of jdie Excelsior Senior Football Club wifl be held In Keller’s Sample Rooms ttis (Monday) evening at 7 o’clock sh|rp. All members must attend as business is important-, Advt, / Tlte final round in the • eonipetition for the trophy presented by T. E. Evenden, was fired on the Ivanieri rifle range on Saturday, J. Kulsen proving fhe winner, with the fine average of 88 and a total of 294 points. The other best scores were Moss 277 and S. Head 273.

The death of Mr Albert John Brown took place fit Westlaiid Hospital this morning where he had been an inmate for a, considerable time past. Deceased was 82 years of age and formerly was licensee of Ogilvie’s Hotel, half way to Ross, and later of the All Nation’s Hotel at Rimu. Deceased’s wife predeceased him some years ago.

The Kokatnhi-Koiterailgi Winter Show management have drawn up a 1 very liberal schedule, which is now in the printers hands and will be ready : for distribution at the end of the i nock, it comprises 178 classes, while ■ | the prize money is substantial, totalj ling about £BO. The sjmw will he held j in the Public .Hail, Kokatahi, on Tues- ; day, May 16th.

Special offering to men and boys for Easter week: —A discount of 3s in the .(; nil suits, tweed trousers, knickers, overcoats. We also have full stocks of shirts, underwear, ties, sox, etc at Addisons. —Advt.

Winter Bronchial Ailments.—A gool plan during the winter months is to keep a bottle of “Kofgo” in the house. At the slightest sign of a cough give a dose of “Kofgo” and nip the cold in t'.e bud. “Kofgo” is good for adult and child.

The Municipal Band paraded on Cass Square yesterday afternoon, and rendered a very pleasing programme of music in the presence of a considerable assemblage. The afternoon wa s a very fine one f and quite a number of the people were inspecting the recent improvements to the Square, as also the preliminary work in connection with the erection of the war memorial.

Tb e death took place this morning shortly before noon of Mrs Walker, relict of the late Mr Peter Walker of Weld; '-Street. The deceased was a very old and respected resident of the town from the very early days, She was a native of Dundee, Scotland, and 79 yOurs of age, She leaves lout daughters, (Mrs Rowe. Dillmans, Mrs Geo White, Westport, Mrs Geo. N«»itt, Hokitika, and Miss Lizzie Walker), and a number of grand children. The relatives will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their be* reavemeht.

The Overland service between Greymouth and Chrischurch will run on Good Friday, 14th April, a-iul the following Friday, 21st April. Certain additional connections with the Hokitika line will he made during the Easter Holdays—particulars of which appear in the railway advertisement in this issue. The public would be well advised to avail themselves of the service on the above dates to avoid the congestion inseparable from large numbers tr)ivellingj oin the regular train days. Particulars of train arrangements in connection with Athletic Sports at Greymouth oil Saturday. loth April, Kumam Races at Omoto on Easter Monday, and Hokitika Races on Wednesday, 19th April are also published in this issue.

Quite a shock was felt in Reefton when it became known that Mrs Thomas’ Williams had. /passed aavay in the early hours of Friday morning. The deceased was successfully accouched of a daughter the previous afternoon, and appeared to he quite well and strong. At night, however, she collapsed suddenly, and despite the best medical skill she passed away about 4 a.m. The deceased lady was the youngest daughter of Mrs McClymont of Black’ Point and 34 years of a ire. She as a great favourite with a very large circle of residents, and was a native of the district. She leaves a husband and family of three children the eldest being a daughter of eight years, then a son of three years and thee wee infant, and they will have the heartfelt sympathy of a very wide circle of friends.

Gloves at Addisons:—Reliable washing gloves are again to hand; also long and short white kid, tan kid, superior lisle gloves in beaver, black, greys and white woollen gauntlet gloves etc. Call and see these new lines.—Advt.

Mr and Mrs Tom Seddon who are journeying up from South Wetland, have had a- most deliglijtful trip. Beautiful weather prevailed all the way, and there wa s no occasion for the use of oil skins. The crossing of Haast Pass occupied three days and was a particularly enjoyable portion of the trip. Several stalking parties were encountered including some returned soldiers who proved to he old friends of both in France and England. AH the way up jthe people were most kind and extended a very cordial welcome to Mrs Seddon who has enjoyed the trip very thoroughly. At W a ibo Gorge there was quite a representative gathering of the settlers from the district round about, and on behalf of 'the residents Mr Alec Graham presented Mrs Seddon with a bottle of Gallery gold, extending at the same time the very best wishes to Mr and Mrs Seddon for a very happ y future, Mr and Mrs Seddon will be at Wntaroa to-night ami Hari Hari to-morrow night.

The shorter the day the colder the night. Protect yourself by purchasing blankets, flannels, and all woollen garments at Addisons. Just landed best quality doctor flannel in pink, cream, navy, Shetland and natural at 4s fid yd; also lower grade at 3s 9d.—Advt.

We look hack with pardonable price to the part we have played in abolishing Washboard Slavery through the scientific discovery of “NO-RUBBING” Laundrv Help.—Perrv and Co t , Agents for “NO.BUHBTIW,”