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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1922, Page 2

Tlie entries for tlie fat stock sales at Ariiliura on Monday appear in this issue.

North Island mails and passengers connected with tlie West Enlist oxjiress at Christchurch this inUrhinjg.

A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu in aid of Catholic. School, on . Monday night. Four valuable prizes kindly donated by Griffin and Smith (Greynioutn), Mr H. Kortegast, Mrs H. Creagh and a friend. Admission to ouenre Is; to dance Is.—Advt.

The AVlieat Controller’s return for the period ended May 23rd Inst states that threshing returns received to date total 6,170,560 bushels. Contracts to purchase good milling wheat total 3,967,840 bushels, hhd for fowl wheat, 201.688 bushels, AniouHts paid to fai'iiipvH through gfivei hnieiit hroi;i ere total £747,134 4s 2d. representing 2,524,81] bushels.

Tlie Hon C. J. Parr. Alinister of Education and Public Health is due to arrive at Keller’s Hotel at 6 o’clock this evening from Christchurch. Toniiprlit at 7.50 at the Town; Hall, the Hon. Minister will be interviewed by various deputations. To-morrow the Minister visitß the public hospitals, ntul on Monday morning at 9 o’clock will ill spect the local schools. Tbe Afinistorial party departs north at 11 o’clock and spends the night at Greymouth. Next Saturday Higli-t itt the Priiiccss Theatre. Hokitika will enjoy its first thrills of community singin >. A sco>" or more of songs and choruses will be printed for the use of tbe audience, and circularised, a.nd as the numbers will be all well-known, everybody can sing and all should have a pleasant hour or two. Air AV. E. Perry will be the conductor of tbe singing. A collection will be taken up, and the whole of the sum contributed to the collection wil( go jo the Chitlin AfacKenzie fund for the New Zealand blind.

Direct from the manufacturers: —- Cross curtain nets Is 6d, Is 9d. Is lid, 2s 3d. in white or madras, mnrcella guilts in all sizes, a splendid range and all hemmed, cream radiants and cashmere. Italian cloth flannelettes etc. Addisotls;—Advti

Tlic debate wiis v. hying H|»t at a meeting of milk producers and vendors at Gisborne ns to whether certain of those present were “cheat milkmen,” that is, those who cut prices unduly in order to entice away the customers of their fellow-traders. One man who had been placed on the defensive, declared hotly that he could not increase his prices or he would lose his customers, atici he hrtd d ivife and live children to support. S'nnic others who were talking did not have that responsibility. “Well, you needn’t throw your five children up at us.” retorted his opponent; “some of us haven’t had a chance. I’ve only, been married sis months myself!" (T.a lighter 1. Overcoat time now! at the “i1.1J.” For fourteen days we are allowing 10 per cent, redueion off all overcoats. Buy now! The weather has set in cold and our offer will not last longer than 14 days. Men’s tweed overcoats, oils (id. Smart gabardine raincoats from 00s Cd. Le Roy oily convas coats now 70s Od. Boy’s oilskins 10s, men’s ‘27s Gd, butterflvs. roadmen’s coats all reduced at the X.Z. Clothing Factory, largest outfitters in the Dominion.—Advt

A West (toast pioneer, Mr Tom Jones .passed awav at Napier on Tuesday on his 81st birthday. He was an intimate friend of tbe late Richard John Seddon and Sir Arthur Guinness, nrnd was associated with them in many West Coast activities of the early days. He was prominent in local bodies, polities of thee ’eighties and ’nineties, and was a member of the Brunner Borough Council. Grev County Council. and Grey River Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Besides being n founder of the Brunner Masonic Lodge bo was also a lending Druid of the district, and in the musical circles of the good old coast days' he uas (noted for his ability t<f play practically any instrument. He was one of the best, known athletic liandicappers on the Coast, a.nd, as a cricketer played against 1. illy whites English team in 187,. Ho is survived by a daughter. Airs AV. Kmnimottth. of Christchurch, and four sons. Direct from oiir T oiidou buyers: Children’s dainty woollen knitted dress with bloomers to match, 17s od, 19s fid, 22s Od, ladies’ art silk camisoles 17s fid, are’ silk jumpers 455, 47s fid, heavy fleecy bloomers iii grey or navy, 5s lid, fis fid, (>s Hd; also further supply of black cashmere hose, all pure wool and good weight at two pairs, 7s fid. Addisons.—Advt. Overseer Alillner bus rendered a very satisfactory report in regard to the turning of the Little AVaitahii. river near the Kakapotalii bridge at present under construction by the County authorities. The work lias been very successful and the whole of the river has been returned to the old or centre channel. A moderate sized flood, it is expected, will create the necessary scour to render the channel permanent. -The northern abutment of the bridge is now being protected, and as all the necessary piers are now lined, tbe structure should be safe from further floods. The b' iilge is alreadyproving of service as on Wednesday a flock of 240 sheep crossed the bridge with safety, the bridge proving a great boon to tbe drovers. Tlie road approaches will scon be gravel led. and tbe. bridge will shortly come into regular use. when it will prove of great utility.

That tlie 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 further consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s Cd ; three-quarter 37s Cd and double. 49s 6d. Prepare for tho cold weather. Wonderful values in men’s clothing etc. Agents for C. Taylor nml' 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 of Glasson and Co., Greymouth and Westport stocks bought nt a great discount for cash. Big giant clearing sale continences 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. Tiook out for price list. This is the occasion of good investment sensational saving if you act now, McGrner and Co., Hokitika nm] ftreymouth,-* AM,

The case.bf ih*» three Aiaiist players who were dismissed from the field during the Star v. Alarist match on Saturday last came' before tin- West Coast. Rugby Union at Greymouth last evening. A lively discussion took place on each case, and the names of the players were ordered to be suppressed. The Alnrist captain was suspended for two playing Saturdays, the threequarter ordered to apologise to the referee and receive a caution and the third pia.ver to receive l li fialitioil: .

Mr Seddon Af.P. lias received ii reply from tbe Postmaster General regretting that tbe second weekly mail to Hari Hari cannot be extended south, the cost being considered too great. The southern motor mail service is said to cost the Department . £l4O per annum ill excess of the revenue. The present contract will not expire till the end of 1924, and when fresh tenders are called the Aliniser promises to again consider the report of the settlers for the extension.

11 w ill lie good news for the southern residents interested in Evans road to learn that the long deferred work is t > be proceeded with. The'Minister of Public Works liiis Advised Mr Keddoh Af.p. that after further consideration lie lias agreed to .Authorise the expenditure of £l5O provided on last year’s estimates. The Afinistor asks that tic County Council forward proposals for the work, blit this request lias been anticipated I>y the Council, the plan and specifications already being forwarded. As soon as the proposals are approved by the Resident Engineer the work will be fully authorised.

Our prices ar* convincing wheti combined -with our well-known quality. AVliite towels 2s fid, 2s lid pair, coloured 2s lid, 3s fid pair, curtain net 36 to !?I itleli wide 2s fid, 2s lid, 3s fid to 5s lid A'hrd, Damask.4s lid, Ss_ 6a, 0s fid. blankets at special cut priefes; i2 inch mlt te.rpe in brown, marone or green at 10s fid pare!; also full stocks of hearth-rugs, carpet squares, slips, mats, runners, linos, etc. Addisons. — 6iclt't.

The funeral of the late Frank Faulkner, the well-known horseman, of C’obrlen, took place yesterday afternoon, when a -Inrgo number followed his remains from Cohdeii to Kii itjro tJehfetery. where the burial service of the ’ .Anglican Church was read by the Rev. A.'j. Parnell. Messrs Coate.s and Fogarty (Grey J.C.), Evans and Rutland (Westland R.C.), and representatives of other sporting organisations attended while the supporters of racing were present in numbers. The presence of numerous floral emblems testified to the

regard in which the late horseman wo* lieTd by a wide circle of friends, who sympathise with his relatives in their sudden loss. The collectors are now out in respect to the Westland Fund for the Blind, '['he town of Hokitika lias been divided into blocks, and some sixteen ladies are engaged in ti e ptlilantrophic task of collecting. l ists tire being sent out to the country districts, Including. hlso all schools. The country livts will close at the end of .Time, after which all returns are to he made to Mr A. A. Andrewes, Town Clerk. The quota required from Westland County ami the interior Boroughs. is upward of £TTO—that amount lw>iug collected ct the rate of Is per head of the population. The appeal has a genuine purpose, and every £ raised will carry a Government subsidy of 2ts. If the full nunt.a is raised m Westland as is confidently Imped, the fund with the subsidy will benefit, to the extent of £BBO. * Tt is worth while aimin'* at. this fine total out of regard for Iho civilian blind who deserve the praeti.nl sympathy of the community in their adverse fight, handicanped as they are in their , work and business by the loss of their sight.

Showroom items at Addisons :—l.ad■ies’ vests 2s 3d, 2s (id, 3s 3d, 3s lid (special line of .lap silk blouses with striped collars 17s fid, ladies black cotton hose Is lid. woollen jumpers in assorted styles 15s. camisoles from da lid, wincevette nightdresses lis fid, 19s fid, woollen gauntlet gloves in grey cream, and fawn at os lid. ’.Adit. Storekeepers will oblige by forwardii.v their orders early for “NO-RUBBING Laundry Help, “Golden Rule Soap- " Golden Rule” Candles, and “Keep Smiling” Pumice Soap, to facilitate prompt delivery. Wm. Perry and Co., Ltd., Wholesale Distributors.

Alake up your mind that this winter you will have all the generous overcoat luxury your money will command, bo ~o where the good overcoats are ami examine them; 10 per cent, reduction of all men’s and boys’ tweed and rainproof coats for 14 days. You can buy men’s overcoats both in tweed and rainproof materials from 59s 6d, all good coats too', nothing shoddy at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Largest outfitters In the Dominion.—Advt.

An inspection of the following will convince you of the quality of goods selling at Mr AV. Stopforth’s, Boy s all wool grey heather jerseys from Ss fid, men’s from 11s fid, cardigan jackets from 18s fid. Petone a -woo singlets and pallts from 8s fid. all-wool mufflers from 5s fid: also shirts, collars, ties, overcoats, towels etc. at prices to suit. —Advt.