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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1922, Page 2

The* monthly meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Society takes place at the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

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

The annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes place at noon tomorrow when the Chairman for the ensuing year will he elected. The ordinary meeting of the Council will be lield at 2 o'clock.

Toe Crown Law authorities have decided not to proceed further with the charges of manslaughter and abortion against .1. R. Havne, tin? Dunedin chemist, in whose case several juries have failed to agree.

On Wednesday afternoon on Cass Square there will be several bicycle races run under the auspices ol the Hokitika Cycling and Sports Club. The first ractf starts at 3 o'clock. Particulars of the handicaps appear in another column.

11l view of the continuous damage being done to the principal roads of the district by the heavy lorry traffic during the winter months, the owners ol lorries plying in this district have been invited to attend the County Council meeting .to-morrow to discuss measures wherebv the local body will he at loss expense for the upkeep of the roads.

The Westland Progress League will be making arrangements shortly for a visit to the district of Mr A. K. Cockayne, Government Biologist, who will visit various centres oti a lecturing tour Anv locality desirous of a visit from the' expert should communicate with Mr .7, W. Morris, Hon Secretary of the League.

A decision to liberate black opossums as a commercial investment at Tauniarunui and the Waitakere ranges was arrived at by the Aueklml Acclimatisation Society. Authority was given for black opossums to bo trapped by a ranger at Lake Waikareinoana, and it was decided to liberate the first lot on the watershed between the Wankato and Wanganui rivers, the remainder to he placed oil the W aitaIdcres. The president, Mr H. 11. Ostler, stated that a score of the animals had been lilierated some years ago on the Coromandel Peninsula, and their fur should be valuable by now.

An inspection of the following will convince you of the quality of goods selling at Mr W. Stopforth’s. Boy’s all wool grey heather jerseys from 8s 6d, men’s from 11s 6d, cardigan jackets from 18s Gd. Petone all-wool singlets and pants from 8s Gd, all-wool mufflers from os Gd; also shirts, collars, ties, overcoats, towels etc. at prices to suit.—Advt.

Storekeepers will oblige by ordering “Golden Buie” writing tablets, “Gokjen Rule” tea, “Golden Rule" soap, “Golden Rule” candles early to facilitate prompt delivery.—Will Perry and Co,, Ltd., whole ggeqt§ for “Golden Rtile."

Mothers! protect your little ones from colds and coughs, Give them “NAZOL" op sugar. Sprinkle bpbjp’s pillow. Snfo find pleasant. " • 1

Hulston’s Furniture Stores, Christchurch, have an interestin'; announcenionl on pstj-to four of tins issue. It is stated that a ’ill) loaf of broad can he purchased at Feilding lor sd, while in the majority of towns in New Zealand it would cost Aid. A message from Capetown published in Australia, says that John D. Euyt, who visited Australia with the Spring, hole Rugby Union footballers during their tour of Australia and New Zealand last year, is included among the strikers to bo tried for high treason. Mrs Rarkhouse, wife of the late Mr. (!. Rarkhouse, passed away at Westport on Friday, after a lengthy illness. Deceased was 67 years of age and had been 40 years in the Dominion. She was a native of Derbyshire, England. She is survived by a family of three sons and two daughters.

At the Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening the concert in aid of the Hokitika Beautifying Association takes place. The programme to be submitted is a very attractive one and patrons will have a very pie, saup evening. The object of the benefit is also of special merit and deserves the substantial patronage of the townspeople.

All arrangements are being completed for the long night dance at Kanien Hall on Friday evening. Patrons can rely on a good floor, good music, and supper ad. lib., and the object is a worthy one, the Trustees having launched out in the purchase of a piano. Nothing now remains except a record attendance and from all accounts tins will happen. Knnieri lias a reputation for doing the thing well. Oil Saturday night at Matainui, the settlers of the Wataroa district, together with those as far north as Alt Hercules, and as far south as M aiho, assembled for the purpose of considering the advisability of installing a butter making plant at the Wataroa cheese factory, It was one of the most representative meetings hold in the district. The proposal as put forwnrd was generally approved, The extra capital required for the purpose is £i,5(X) to lie raised by £1 shares, 2s Gd payable on application and 2s Gd on allotment, followed by shilling mcmtlilv calls. Over 503 shares were subscribed in the room. The settlers from the outer area who were present promised to start milking with 145 cows. A provlsonal committee of five was set up to arraive the preliminaries and collecting committees were appointed to interview the settlers who were not present at the meeting. From the enthusiasm displayed it would appear that the project will find such favor in the southern district that the additional industry of butter-mak-ing on a wholesale scale will soon he an accomplished fact. At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, the police laid charges of having kept their theatres open on Sunday, May 14th., under tlie Police Offences Act, against Arthur Behan (Peerless Pictures), 'I liomas Pollard Sent'. (Opera House), ’I liomas Pollard Junr. (Runauga), Hairy McLean (MettricU's Hall, blackball), ami Patrick Sullivan (Alandl’s Hall, Blackball). Air A. 11. Paterson appeared tor McLean, Air H. F. Doogan representing the other defendants, all pleading guilty. The Magistrate said that in the ease of Air 'Behan and Air Pollard, Setir., the two defendants had been convicted previously. The maximum penalty was £l, and as he could only administer the present law and not make a new one he would line both defendants the maximum penalty. The other defendants were first offenders, but in view of the circunl.x'tahces of their eases and the amount of publicity that the original charge had received he would have to ilifiiet the maximum penalty oil those defendants also. “It this sort of thing goes on,” said Air Aleldrum, “no doubt an amendment to the present law will be introduced which will make it unprofitable for the defendants to continue!”

A new species of “borer” grub that threatens to add to the troubles ot builders and house-owllers hits come to the notice of Mr A. Cutnmings, builder. of Otiihiihu, who has been making enquiries concerning certain mtiiT.s he found on some planks of timber lie had stacked on a. property at Bocklatid s Beach, in preparation for building operations. He was positive that the timber was quite clean when he stacked it, hut a little later he found some limn lining marked with an unusual encrustation, and a mere scrape of the knife disclosed small grubs in pinholes near the surface of the wood under what looked like insect egg crusts. He found the same thing on some light kauri, and later noticed a fairlv heavy rimu ioist on a building job at Alanurewa that showed pinholes under similar circumstances. The pinholes were in clusters and obviously tbe grub had nested in tlie wood after it bad been stacked on the ground. A specimen of the affected wood, states an exchange lias been shown to Air Cheeseman, curator at the museum, who states definitely that the pest is a strange entomological specimen to him. It is. suggested by Air Cummings that builders and others concerned should interest themselves in having the grub pest definitely identified hv an entomologist, so that means might he taken to combat its depredations on building timber.

That tbe public appreciate good value is quite evident by the number of people who visit “Paterson’s” when in town. AVe have still a few sample stockings in cashmere and silk, also men’s socks, and if you have not already purchased your winter requirements do so at once while you have the opportunity. A further consignment of blankets just to band in white and grey. Single 29s Gd; three-quarter 37s Gd and double 49s Gd. Prepare for the cold weather. Wonderful values in men’s clothing etc. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Box 86 “Pitersons”, Cish Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Atail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—'Advt.

Just landed—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 401 b cases. Price 8s Gd to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Cu., Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Advt

Special big purchase of Glnsson and Co., Greynioutli and Westport stocks bought at a great discount for cash. Big giant clearing sale commences on Friday, May 10th. This is the best value purchase we ever made. We can now give you extra value. Big preparations have been made for this big sale. Look out for price list. This is the occasion of good investment sensational saving if you act now. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. The best family protection is “NAKOL.” Prevents coughs, colds, sore throats and chests. No cold is NnzoL proof, Economical, Is fid 60 doses, ' Great Peppormint Cure, j For Contra end Colds, wor fails.

| -The United Football Club are bolding a ' practice in the Drill Shed this j evening at 7.30 sharp at which every member must he present. The Hokitika Labor Party are holding one of their popular dances in the ! Westland Opera House on Friday even- ! ing next. Music will be supplied by | Messrs Lawn and Gibbons and refreshments will also lie'provided. Dancing w.ll commence at 8.30 o’clock. The Committee of the Hokitika State I School met last evening to consider , matters to he brought before Hon. C. J. Parr on the occasion of his visit on Saturday night. Present: Messrs Shannon (Chair), Aitkeii, Richards, King, Stevenson and Bruce. Matters proposed for discussion were the question of additions to cope with the growing attendance; the need for a hostel to accommodate country scholars attending the secondary school; transport for country scholars attending the primary school, using bicycles; some reform in the Education Act whereby an isolated district such as Westland (self-contain-ed within itself) might he administered by three Commissioners, thus giving more drect and more economical attention to the educational requirements of the district, the reduction in the present cost of administration by enlarging the powers of School Committees. Some matters of detail were considered also, and will he brought forward as opportunity offers. The Committee discussed the question of a junior High School unfavourably believing it to involve too much expense at a time when curtailment of costs was necessary.

Dairymen, farmers : Special reduction of 15 per cent in prices of CERES SEPARATORS. Brief period only, lluy now and save pounds. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

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