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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1922, Page 2

! At the* Magistrate's Court Greymouth yesterday the weekly charges ■ against the picture proprietors who have dcchhd to continue their de- , fiance of the law. have now got into I . their stride.- Arthur Urban (manager ■| of the Peerless Pictures') and Harry i 1 McLean (McLean’s Pictures, Blackball) , ! were each fined £1 with costs on each charge. There were two counts against I Behan and one against McLean.

The monthly meeting of (lie Westland Chamber of Commerce takes place at. 7.31) o’clock at the County Chambers.

Tin- lisunl monthly inglesido will he beltl to-morrow evening at tl.o Supremo Hall.

A general meeting of members of the Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Association will he held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow (Wednesday) night. As important business is to.be transacted, a full attendance of members is desired.

The Education Department has approved of the appointment of Mr E. Brockett, M.A., Com., as Director of Westport Technical High School.

At the meeting of the -School Committee last evening, the Cl.airmail (Mr W. 11. Shannon) stated lie proposed calling a Ducting of tie School War Memorial Committee for that night a fortnight lienee, when he Imped that a definite decision would be able to come to in reference to the carrying on of the completion of the school memorial.

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey. Club will he heldrthis (Tuesday) evening, in the Sui*sme Hall at 7 o’clock. All membersjrre requested to attend. —Advt. / $ The usual weekly tournament and dance will be sit St Mary’s Clul) rooms to-morrojw < Wednesday j evening. Valuable prills, good floor, and supper provided, Is.—Advt.

The announcement is made by Harlot's Lt.. House Furnishers. Dreymouth that for 11 (lavs they are having a clearing sale of carpets, hearthrugs etc. The line must he cleared regardless of oo<t and it is estimated a saving eat), he made of 25 percent, by purchasing from the firm during the next fortnight. For further particulars read the advertisement.

A special prize will be given in connection with the Winter Show Hall at Kokatahi Public Hall, on July stli., for the best dress.

A grand concert and ball will be held in the I’nblic Hall Kanieri on Wednesday June 14tli>, in aid of the Pirates Football CT»jb/ Admission to concert -s; to ball Ladies Is; Gentlemen 2s.— Advt.

Aren’s all wool saddle tweed trousers IDs lid. Rev’s all wool suits in all sizes 29s fid. Boy’s rubber lined raincoats lbs Od. Men’s heavy tweed coats 50s 6d. Ladies’ tweed (oats, all colours, 39s 6(1, IDs (id. Smart velour coats in all shades. 85s. 955. 115 s and £6 10s. are an index to the values hv mail from (Hasson's warehouse, 96 Lichfield Street. Christchurch. Cash must . accompany all orders, monov being at once refunded on any purchase not unproved of.—Advt.

The Hokitika School Committee is at present very short of funds and an appeal is being made to the parents to provide small monthly donations during tie' winter to help defray the cost of fuel for boating purposes. The appeal will be made for the end of tiro present month, when it is hoped a substantial sum will result.

The Hector at the Victoria school reported last evening that hot cocoa is being supplied again at midday to those pupils who come from a distance, and is being eagrrlv availed of by the pupils. This wn* inaugurated during the winter months last year, a nominal sum being cha'gcd fo" the hare necessaries. The Hon ('. J. Parr during his recent visit inspected the cocoa room and expressed appreciation, stating that it was evident the Committee was doing its utmost to look after the welfare ef the scholars.

The Premier, questioned regarding the steps taken by the Government to deal with the expect'd July cut in the Public Service bonuses, said that the Arbitration Court will make a report contrasting the standard of the cost of living as at March 31, 1920, with July 1. 1022. “A certain amount of discretion is given the Minister of Finance in fixing the amount of the reduction.” remarked Mr Massey, “but 1 will not he in a position to state the decision for a fortnight."

The Hector’s report submitted to the School Committee last evening, shows a very satisfactory increase in the roll number which is now 412, an increase of 1 during the month. The average ! attendance was 3?9, an increase in the 1 average over the previous month of 14.4, but it was explainer! that the fall the previous month was mainly due to the Faster holidays, when school was reopened in the’middle of the week.

The Prime Minister has received from Mr Lloyd George a most interesting souvenir of The Chequers, the country home of the British Prime Minister. This is a gold-mounted walking-stick, suitably engraved and dated July, 1921. The stick’s chief interest lies in the fact that it is made from a branch • taken from one of the famous clumps of yews planted compulsorily by landowners in the “good old days” when the strength of the army dep. nded very largely on its bowmen. Too yews were planted to ensure a plentiful supply of bows. Nowadays the vews at The Chequers make a pleasing canopy under which to dine in the summer months.

A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnised in St John’s Church. Westport, on June 3rd. when Mabel Annie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Manson, of llirehfield, was married to Mr Richard J. Collins, second son of Mrs H. Collins, Reach Hoad, AVaimnngaroa. The Hcv Canon Coursev performed the coremnnv. The bride was attended ,bv Miss’ Ethel Collins, sister of the bridegroom, while Thelma Mcf yllum. cousin of the bride was flower girl. Mr F. Collins was best man.

Mr Seddon M.P.. is in receipt of the following letter from the Hon Minister of Public Works relating t.v a work in South Westland which is of special importance to the settlers carting from Bruce Hay Landing where the goods for Bruce Bay-Wehoka district . arc landed by the coasting vessels: “Referring to the representations mq.de by a deoutatinn from the Westland County Council which waited upon me during mv recent visit to the (Vest Const, wiicil a. request was made for the expenditure of the grant of £2OO provided on hist year’s Estimates for Bruce Bay Inland road. T now have the honour to inform you that after careful consideration T iiave agreed to authorise the expenditure of this grant, and the Resident Engineer has been instructed to arrange to have the work put in hand.

Tn the course of a verbal rcj)ort to the School Committee kst evening m connection with the deputation that waited on the Hon C. P. Parr. Mr M T . H. Shannon referred to the differences that arose as Iretween the Hon H. L. Michel and the Committee in reference to Hi'di School matters and averred that what the Committe took exception to was the fact that if the Boards endowments had been more fully utilised the iiuonie could have been considerably augmented and therefore the Coni mi tt- o'would have been able to have been css'si d 11'i.re from the funds. Rev Rori-lms said a hostel would h" almost solf-siippVing, and would prove of meat advantage. Mr Shannon also that bo W's quite s.ati' bed that' ti e present building on the Hoard's i*es"rve was in very fair order.

The announcement that a man was to be “banged” bv the heels until he n ade bis escape from a strait-jacket attracted a huge crowd to Latimer senate "t middnv on Friday, savs a Christchurch liaper. Tim he-o of the exploit was Raymond, the “oscapolorrii't. 1 ’ who is appearing at Fuller’s On-rn House this week, and as a result of a collection taken up amongst the crowd t’m very satisfactory sum of £22 w:ts raised for the unemployed fund. The publicity of the “stunt” was partieulavl’- well managed by Mr Georg" Demi, t'm well-known actor-vocalist, who is at present appearing oil the Fuller eire-it. Raymond was fastened into an American regulation siraitjnelcet end then suspended head down-v-nrls t'tt a rot>'' from one of the Eire Brigade’s extension ladders. The performer gave what appeared to ho a “wiggle.” hut rcallv a tompornrv dislocation of the shoulder, and freed himself in about 30 seconds. Though (f brief duration the novel sight was full of interest to the large gathering of people.

An important point in connection with the raising of loans by local hod'es end the construction of the statutes "as raised by Mr Richmond j„ (i. P Supreme Court at Auckland nil Monday during the hearing of a ease in which (be validity of a poll was involved. Mr Richmond said that if a poll under the Local Bodies Loans Act could lm upset by a petition after tlm res "It of a poll h"d been gazetted, then it would follow that, although section 12 of thp Local Roilics Loans Act states that the publication in the New Zealand Gazette of a notice that a poll is carried is conclusive evidence that the loan was authorised, and that all proceedings wee in order, and that if, in fact, a pc'ition could upset the carrying of a, loan after the publication of notice in the Gazette, then nil lending bodies would have to in future go further than 'he mere Gazette notice, and ain whether any petition to upset the loan proposal was in existence. Mr Justice Stringer said tlm position was a puzzling one, and lur thought that it j was high time that the Act was re-j modelled.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection poraVHy invited.—

Where is the, best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels ote. ? Try “Paterson’s” ReveM St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Coilonial blankets, white and grey, single 2f)s Gd, three-quarter 37s Gd, double 49s Gd. Don’t forget to inspect our untearnble tweed working trousers and hoy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and hoy’s clothing. If you are, unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfnctory we wild refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed- PflX 89, AM

No loor- grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FIGS.

BETTING bought from us is of guaranteed quality. We stock the fai mous “ CANDY’S'GENUINE B ATATA ! and also best quality leather belting. Write for quotes.—Manning Macliin- | pry Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christcluircli. Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects front colds, coughs and .sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and egjwftnifint. U buys 09 dowsr

Friday 16th inst., is the last day for the payment of licensing fees in the. Westland district. j The usual under] the auspices of the JExcelsior Football j Club will held Supreme Hall on Thursday ev^jidftg.—Advt, |

The, Borough Council meets on Friday, at 7.30 p.m. Cr. McGregor to move: “That a vote of the ratepayers be taken to raise a loan of £SOOO for the purpose of town improvements.”

The postal authorities aiinornce that correspondence c”ntaitled in’window envelopes with tiansparcnt panel attached to the inside of the envelope by means of an adhesive which could already he sent to places within New Zealand and to United Kingdom may now he sent also to United States of America.

The annual meeting of the Canterbury Progress League takes place at Christchurch to-morrow. Prior to the meeting a luncheon will ho held at the Y.M.C.A. buildings for the entertainment of country dele-atcs. Messrs F. Board and AY. Jeffries will represent the Westland branch at the luncheon and annual meeting to-morrow.

Amongst the companies registered last month was that of Mark Sprot and Company, Limited, with a capital of £SOOO in one pound shares paid up. The 1 objects arc to take over the business of auctioneers, wine and spirit merchants .insurance and general agents, being carried tin by E. G. Lynch, trading as Mark Sprot “and Co.

, The following will represent IJniteds in their match with Rovers to-morrow at 4 p.m. :—Gibbons, Evans, Carter, AA'ogan leapt), T. Lock, Bell, Lakin, S 1 nines, J. Lock. G. Davidson, Gaylor, Hall, 11. S'opfortli, M. Davidson, King. Emergencies: 'Connors, Cameron, Aldridge, R. Stonforth. All players are requested to he on the grounds before 4 o’clock.

Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.l 1 ., stnted at Christchurch (reports the “Lyttelton limes”) that one i.f the most urgent needs of the time front a social and humanitarian viewpoint was a pension for invalids. He quoted the case of a man, marriul, with a family—a splendid fellow—stricken! with a most painful and incurable disease whose misery had been ten"’ ly intensified by the stress stltd anxiety of scraping together sufficient income to keep his wife and ehildris n from starvation. The mail’s case was hopeless, and tlure was no doubt that his condition had been made infinitely worse by his iinancinl worries. The care of these helpless ))eop!e, said Mr Sullivan, should be the first concern of a Christian CompiUnity, fiif if. was most inhumane to lenvf tlii'so tittL rtunate penpl ’ tn struggle for a 1 iv-‘ ing while weighed down with a paralysing physical infirmity. Ho hoped that very, soon Parliament would enact this most urgently needed social reform. Special big purchase 360 ladies’ woollen jtnii|ieis in cream, pink, saxe, lielio, black, black and white facings, fawn, rose, lemon, usual prices 10s 6d to 30s (id, special'purchase price 0s lid, 12s 6d and 14s Cd each. Ladies' woollen fro.ks in fawn, navy, henna, rose, spec-i.it jitnelms ■ price 39s Od. Children's grey llaimel dresses, fancy stitching, sizes 24in, now 16s (id. 27ilt now 17s (id, 30in now 18s (id, 33in now 19s (id, 30in now 21s, 30in now 22s (id, Do not pay double the prices elsewhere. McGruer and Co.. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. On wash day always use “NO-RUB-IHNG” Laundry Help; spare no rinsing water, and die result will delight you. —.Air E, Lloyd, agent for "NO-RUB-BING.” l-x, Children's Uasking Cough, Woods’ f!r-nt l''»l»t>t > '"*rnrii ( ure Ford owners; Stop wasting oil. Fit a “KING” OILER to your car. Ensures automatic control—just sufficient oil and no more. Booklet from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford lloiv, Christchurch. Irritation in the throat, stuffiness in the head banished by “NAZOL.” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inhaler.