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Hokitika Guardian, 11 April 1922, Page 2

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

A meeting of the Daggers’ Football Club will be held Club rooms to-night o’clock. Business important. Hjhg Moore Secretary.— Adit.

The Trades Protection Association notifies that the holidays to he obBel‘vetl during Easter Will be (inod Friday aiid Enkter Moodily, with halfdays oil Eitstefi Tuesday and Ehster Wednesday;

Messrs M. Houston and Co., will sell on the premises of Mr H. Thomas corner of Healey and Stafford streets tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock the whole of the household furniture and effects of a first class home.

Tho monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock tonight. As important arrangements in crnnectioli with the proposed Winter School are to be completed, all interested are invited to attend.

“Brussels has not been interfered with by the Germans,” said a lecturer at Wellington. “But everywhere where there was any brass it had been taken away. In one of the main streets the Germans had commenced to build a hank, so sure were they that the cite was to he the capital of Western Germany. It stood, u mass of steel, rusting in the sun, and seemed symbolic ol the German hopes.”

Criqui, the boxer, is probably the only champion who goes into the ring wearing a full set of false teeth. Tlu Paris “Intransigeant” says Criqui had had his jaw smashed during the war by a bullet, which shattered 17 of his teeth. He now luir several sets of artificial teeth of two kinds. Those for town wear are of the usual description, but his fighting set is solidly fixed to the champion’s jaw, alul its solidity is proof against any test. Criqui declares that his fightihg set better resists the blows of ait adversary tluin the natural jaw, and consequently gives him an advantage in a boxing match.

A Wanganui business nian had a unique experience the other day. H? had a house at Aiamoho to paper for a tenant, und placed the work in the hands of a local tradesman. A' few days later the tradesman called an ' presented the account. “But you have not prepared the house,” said the business man. “Yes I have,” replied the tradesman. The business man then told the tradesman that he had omy just come back from the house, and there was no sign of new paper. The tradesman then found that he had papered the wrong house.

The holidays which begin to-morrow, promise to cover a very bright Easter for the district. The town of late has

shown marked improvement in the matter of business development. The population, as evidenced by the increased school attendance, is steadil »• growing, and the public are being well catered for. In addition to Reved Street, both Hamilton and a portion of Weld Street, are becoming business thoroughfares, new premises opening in various branches of trade. The district is not going back by any means. Sawmilling is growing and is becoming more and more a staple industry, while tlie success of gold dredging nearby is one of the most pleasing factors in recent progressive development. The holiday season should prove a bright and busy one in this neighbourhood. Special Millinery offering for Easter at Addisons: —3s in the £ discount off all our high-grade models usual prices 39s fid, 455, 49s Gd, 555, 59s Gd qnd Gss, now 33s Gd, 37s Gd, 425, 46ft 50s, and 55s, —Advt, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, and nwr fftilit

It is notified by a Humber of the leading business people in this issue, that their business premises will be dlosed: for the Eater holidays frbfii Thursday evening neSt until Tufesday morning the !BtlL inSt.

Special Easter offer: —Ladies’ all wool blaclc cashmere hose 3s lid pair br two pair for 7s fid. The greatest bar gain offered for many a day. Don’t miss this chance at Addisons —Advt.

Like the Arabs in the desert, the most stubborn of colds will fade away before the onslaught of “Kofgo,” obtainable from grocers and chemists in Hokitika.

A London cable records the death r.f General Falkehbayer, who was one of Germany’s foremost military leaders during the late war, and took a s>romin-* ent part ill the operations on the Eastern fpohtss

Mr Seddon, M.P., lias received a lelegram from Hon Parr, Minister of Education and Hospitals, that lie will visit the Westland electorate about May 23rd and stay a few days, visiting the schools and hospitals of the district as far as possible.

The Hon W. F. Massey has replied to Hon H. L. Michel as follows: “Much obliged for your telegram of Saturday. The views of the government are explicitly stated in the tt'iemorandum from the PostmaSter-Geii-cri’l to the Association. Kind regards.’’ The Hon. C. J. Parr, Minister of Education has advised Hon. H. LMichel as follows:—“I propose to visit tile West Coast towards the end of next month, reaching there about 23rd May and stopping a, few days. During niy visit I prOptise to visit various school and Hospitals at the diflereiit centres.”

The death occurred at lteefton Hospital of Miss Emily Crabb, a wellknown Black’s Point resident. The deceased lady was a native of Dawngate Cornwall, and 65 years of age, and was for 30 years a teacher in the * Black’s Point Sunday School. She came to the Dominion 40 years ago, and after residing for little while in Nelson, came p. lteefton, where she resided ever since. She leaves three sisters, Mrs Cormv ail of CoHden, Mrs Lane of Christchurch) and Mrs Blight of Black’s Point:

An iiiquCst was held ;it Groymoutli .yesterday, tbucbiiig the death "of the hoy Thomas Stanton McGirr, who was killed hv collision with a roller in Victoria Park on Saturday. Mr W. Meldrum, Coroner, conducted the inquest. A verdict was returned that deceased met his death in Victoria Park throng’ a fractured skull. The Bench said it was a dangerous practice to allow ib° children to ride on the roller. However the driver did hot know the hoy was on i tie toller at the time.

A very enjoyable social was held at the Waitatigi Hull, Watarna, last night in honor of Mr it ltd Mrs T. E. \ . feeddoilj wild weffe piissing tiirfiiigli the district. The large iiall was tastefully decorated under the directidn oi Mr C. Lucas, lion, secretary. Mr Geo. Northcroft proposed the toast of Mr and Mrs Seddon’s good health and happiness in happy terms and Mr Seddon replied with cordial thanks for the good wishes extended. A social evening passed very enjoynbly. A number of. songs and recitations were given, and dancing was carried o<n far into the night.

“This Court, it appears to me, has wisely tti consider whether there is evidence to gij lief orb a jury,” siiid Air Justice Hosking, when an application for a new trial in a criminal case was cing considered bv the Court of Appeal at Wellington. “The New Zealand Court has not been given powers so wide as those of the English Courts, because the Governor’s clemency is so readily appealed to in the Dominion, if your action it) this Court fails—that is. if we consider that there was evidence to go before a jury—then it is still open to you to appeal to the Governor lor clemency,'’

The poll tax received by the Customs Department in Auckland during the past financial year shows a consideralbe decrease oil the sum received during 1920-21, when the total amounted to £54,900, or a total entry of 549 immigrants. During that year some large sume were received, particularly for the September quarter of 1921, when it amounted to £23,900, or 239 arrivals. In December, 1920. £12,000 was received > and £17)800 for June, among oilier sums for the year. The total stiln received during the financial year just elided did not exceed £2300. or a total of 23 arrivals, a decided change.

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

This being election year, the work of cleansing the rolls will shortly he undertaken. Within the next few weeks the Electoral Department, in cooperation with the Postal D-partment, will commence to make enrolments in all constituencies and p 'rge the old roll. It is intended (says the “New Zealand Times”) to establish in the four chief centres electoral bureaux, where information can be obtained by electors in regard to all the surrounding constituencies, and enrolments made. Postmen will be the principal agents for purging and exiending the rolls. They will check off the existing entries, and make fresh enrolments where necessity arises. This will be done in most cases by the men on the usual rounds, but it is intended in a number of towns to set aside letter-car-riers for the special work of the Electoral Department.

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.

I Abraham Lincoln will always be lovingly remembered for abolishing Negro Slavery; likewise Hokitika grocers for abolishing Washboard Slavery, with “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help.

Do not rffsitate to drop in and inspect my lgtesJsfAnd best winter goods, in* eluding ffihnVwOollhn, gabardine twid IdniiketpVefc'qata. Note these boats etc. have fit the right price and you will save motley by purchasing from W. H. Stbpfortli, opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

The following will represent t’niteds in their match with Hovers on Cass Square to-morrow at 4.15 p.m.: Staines, Gaylor, H. Stopforth, Hall, Lakin, R. King, M. Davidson, Wogan (capt.i, ■Gibbons, T. Lock, Aldridge, White, L. Cameron, J- Lock, G. Davidson ; cmeigeneies: R. Stopforth, S. King, Adamson, Bell.

There was a splendid attendance at the social evening held recently in aid r.f the Central Europe children fund. The prizes were generously donated b.v friends of the Club, and were won by Mr S IL Fitzgerald attd Miss Walton ladies, and Air F. Groufsky find Mr Tlios. Crough the Gents prizes respectively. Misses A. Duly and M. Giese supplied the music and Mr E. Bree z e had charge of the floor. Miss M. Dee was the successful winner of the competition held in connection with the function, the proceeds of which were very satisfactory. The sum of £1( odd was forwarded to management in charge of the fund to benefit this deserving object:

Astounding vfilues at “ILB’s” reliable footwear at manufacture's cost. Read! compare our prices and be convinced. Ladies’ Oxford lace shoes, 21s, Bostock courts 21s, glace Derby shoes 27s fid, men’s box-hide dress boots 24s 6d. nailed shooters 23s 6d, bluchers 14s lid, hoy’s strong school boots, (10 to 13), 16s 9d, (1 to 5) 18s 9d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters in the Dominion,— Advt:

Visit Paterson’s, the new drapery firm, opposite the National Bank, Revell street. Quality and value in stockings, socks, sheeting, towels, calicos, flannellettes etc. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. expert dry French cleaners and dyers; also Scott Service stylish suits. Suit and extra pants, £4 10s 6d.—Advt.

Glasson and Co announce that they have received a further supply of ladies and men’s overcoats, boys’ suits and overcoats, ladies knitted coats and jumpers cc. frotn their Chrischufch warehouse. Those of our readers who have not yet seen the splendid collection tliis 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, Glasson and Co. have built up im envinble reputation as makers of high-class clothes. If it is not convenient to pay « persona! visit, drop a line and their representative will be pleased to call. Note the address, Keller’s Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—’Advt: •“ .

£3,000 worth of mercery, clothing and hath just arrived at “H.B.’s ’ Me buy on the best markets, we c-firry the ifir,west- stocks and the best assortments. You can buy from us much below rilling prices, our values cannot be equalled. Read! these must he convincing. Best neglige shirts, 6s lid, 7s lid, 8s lid, beautiful ties Is lid, 2s lid, 4s fid, underwear from 5s lid. woollen sox from Is fid, warm singlets and pants, 8s lid, hoys’ jerseys, all shades from fis lid, hole-proof trousers 14s fid, men’s suits from 72s fid, hoys’ suits, woollen Scarves, golf hose, etc. etc-.-, fit tile N:Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters in the Dominion.— Advt.