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Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1922, Page 2

To-day is Empire Day, and flags were living generally. Cycling sports are taking place on Cass Square this afternoon, anil to-uiglit tin Empire Day concert is to take place at the Town Hall. |l is being arranged for the Hon C. .1. Parr. Minister of Education and Public Health, to take public deputations tit the Town Hall at 7.30 o'clock on Saturday night next. The schools will be visited the first thing on Monday morning.

The Repatriation Department has notified the district committees of the following decision of the Ministerial Board affecting furniture loans: “Ihat it is resolved that Discharged Soldiers cannot Ik> considered eligible for furniture loans after 30th June. 1922, it not married by that date.''

'J’he euchre and dance at St Mary’s C lub room was well attended and .' must enjoyable evening was spent. Ihe eiteli.e prize winners were Miss Murphy and Mrs J. .Morgan, anil Mr <>.. Hnussmanti and .Mr H. Darker. The music for the dance was supplied by Mi.-s M. Paseoe.

During the week ended noun on .Monday 43 eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District as follows: Buffer: diphtheria 2. Giey diphtheria 2. North Canterbury : Scar, let fever 11, diphtheria .5, tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 1. poor] oral septicaemia 1, pneumonic influenza 2. erysipelas I, varicella 10. South Canterbuiy: Scatlet fever 4, puerperal septicaemia 1. erysipelas 1, varicella 2.

Make up your mind that this winter you will have all the genet oils overcoat luxury your money will command. So go where the good overcoats arc anil examine them; 111 per cent, reduction of all men’s and hoys’ tweed and rainproof coats for 14 days. Aon can buy men’s overcoats both m Lweeil and rainproof materials lroin 59s (id, all good coats too, nothing shoddy at the N'.Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters in the Dominion.—Advt.

The following announcement of tlu* posting instructions in regu.nl to the Territorial Force came into operation on the 11th inst. —.“Trainees who are at present serving in the Territorial Force and who have reached the age ol twenty-ono years, or who will attain the age during the present calendar year, will, if efficient, be transferred to the reserve as from May 31st. 1922,” In regard to country trainees the following regulations have been issued: “Only those country trainees who reside within three miles (five miles in the case of mounted uiiits) Of llli established training centre, or those who reside in cities or towns within one hour’s journey of a training centre, where convenient mode of transport is available will be posted to the Territorial Force and Senior Cadets. All those who are liable for training, but reside bevond this training radius will he posted to the non-effective list, but will he notified that if they subsequently remove to within five miles of a training centre they must report to the area, officer concerned.” Access to the Franz Josef glacier was a subject brought before menihe.s of the Progress League’s delegation on Friday when they were taken to South Westland as for as the Little AViuiganui for tile purpose of inspecting the bridges in course of erection. Mr P. ■R. Climie stated at Christchurch on Monday that the visitors were not inpressed with the approaches to the Waitaha Bridge. A greater effort should be made on the approaches, as at the present rate it would be six months bfore they were completed. Despite a set-back owing to floods, good progress luid been made with the bridge over the Little Wanganui atnl which should put an end for all time to the difficulties of lording one of the most treacherous rivers on the way to the glacier. For bridging the remaining river a sum had lveen placed on the 'Estimates, but a contract had not boon signed, and until the bridge was erected motor traffic to the glacier would be subject to interruption. The main south road to Waiho ha<l deteriorated largely owing to heavy lorry traffic to the railhead at Ross, and while this continued the road was not likely to improve.

| An inspection of the following will 1 convince you of the quality of goods | selling at Mr W. Stopforth’s. Boy’s all wool grey heather jerseys from 8s 6(1, men’s from 11s 6d, cardigan jackets from 18s 6d, I’etone all-wool singlets and pants from 8s 6d, all-wool mufflers from 5s 6d: also shifts, collars, ties, overcoats, tpwejs etc. at prices to suit.—Advf,. Stop coughjngi “NAZOLIi gives instant relief, stops tickling, soothes tlijiffit mmm

A final reminder is given of the concert in tile Town Hall to-night in aid of the Beautifying Association, A capital programme has been arranged. The concert will begin at d o’clock sharp

The end of the search for better furniture in latest designs at prices to suit all pockets, will lie found at Harley’s, the People’s House Furnishers, Cireymouth. All orders are freight paid to Hokitika. The firm invite correspondence.

Now that we are getting cold and snappy days and nights, you will find it necessary to have warm underwear and blankets on hand. A visit to Lloyd’s will piove of benefit. We have lieecy lined and all'wool vests and bloomers in all sizes, warm hosiery, comfy nights, blankets in all sizes and V. eights and eiderdowns. Prices to suit every purse. —Advt,

Catholic residents are notified that Mass will be celebrated in Kokatahi on Sunday next (May 28th.) at 8 «.ni., and at One Mile Hall, AraWß-a at 10 a.in. A long night dancgjpvill be held in Toker’s Hall, Arahufff on Tuesday May IJOth., under the of the Arahura Football 9#ni>- Gents 2s; Ladies I.—Advt. /?

A sudden death took place about 11.30 o’clock this morning in Mr K. 0. Toohey’s shop, Mr James Smeatoii a !•> in of about 70 years of age, white engaged in talking to Mr Tool.ey, dropping down dead. Medical assistance was at once obtained, but was unavailing. The deceased has been livi,,‘r i„ the town for some time past. He was a quiet, well-spoken man and p,ad many friends. He was father ot Mrs D. Clark of Koiterangi. lo tier and other relatives deep sympathy will lie extended.

Overcoat time now! at the H.B. For fourteen days we are allowing 1 per cent, reducion off nil overcoats. Buv now! The weather has set in cold ami our offer will not last longer than 14 days. Men’s tweed overcoats, oJs o«Smart gabardine raincoats from 59s (>< . T.e Roy oily eonvlts coats now «0s <>«. Bov’s oilskins 10s, men’s 27s Cd ln.tterHvs roadmen’s coats all reduced at Uic S /’. Clothing Factory, largest outfittors in the Dominion.—Advt

In criticising the matriculation examination, a speaker at the secondary school assistants’ conference in Wellington last week asked: “What precautions have the authorities taken imainst ‘personation’? 1 heard only leccntly,” he added, “that a secondary school teacher was offered the sum of £->q if he would go down to Christchurch and sit for an examination there under the name of a candidate who had oeeii unsuccessful in pieiious years.”

The “Otago Daily Times” says:—A Dunedin sharebroker recently had occasion to forward a parcel of scrip to a client in the North Island, and he sent it by registered letter. A day or two after it should have arrived he received a telegram stating that the parcel had (lot been delivered, Enquiry at the Post Office elicited the statement that oidinary registered b'tteis were frequently sent by goods train, so that, their transit is delayed. On payment of all extra (kl the sender would ensure its despatch by an ordinary train. In this ease the parcel was delivered, if somewhat late; but if the statement of the postal officials is correct there is something strange about the arrangeiftcift.

A meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association was held at the Town Clerk’s Office last evening. Present: Hon. H. B. Michel M.B.C. (Chair), Mrs l’ilkington, Messrs Carter, Niven, Kvans, Pilaington, Boyd, Irvine and Wild. An apology was made for the absence of Mrs Bennett. Tne Secretary’s report showed that the caretaker continued to do good work. Since last meeting Macandrew Square had been taken in hand, and useful attention devoted to both Squares. The report commended the concert to be held tonight to the patronage of the public. Receipts since last meeting were: Proceeds Chairman’s lecture at Tvokfltnhi, £6 17s; Mrs Butler’s contribution to painting of swings on Cass Square, £.’s Ids; Donations Messrs Barrowman and Greaney 10s each. There was a credit balance of £29 Os Kid, and subscriptions were now due. Accounts to the amount of .£ls were passed for payment, The Chairman and Secretary were appointed delegates to the Bocal Bodies Conference to be field at the Town Hall on Wednesday next. The Chairman speaking in reference to the condition of Cass Square, said it would he a good thing if the pedestrian traffic on the grass could he minimised to avoid making unsightly* footways. It was resolved to suggest, to the Borough Council steps might be taken to reduce the cross-field traffic. Referring to the east side of the Square, it ivas stated the present lopping of branches would weaken the main trunks of the trees, and there was a danger as the weight °f the trees was being thrown to the other side, that the War Memorial might lie in danger. Mr Pilkington promised to make enquiry from the Borough authorities. It wag suggested also that- the eastern side might he raised by sand where hollows were now holding water. It was resolved to ask Mr Haile’s opinion in regard to drainage matters and also in reference to the ornamentation of the War Memorial plot.

That the public appreciate good value is quite evident by the number of people who visit “Paterson’s” when in town. We 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 fiiither consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s Cd; 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 “Patersons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Mail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt.

Special big purchase bf Glasson and Co., Greymouth and Westport stocks bought at a great discount for cash. Big giant clearing sale commences on Friday, May 19th. 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. McGrucr and Co., Hokitika and Greymputh,--, Advt,

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