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Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1922, Page 2

A tin—ting of the School War Memorial CouimiU' e will he held oil Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock at the Education Hoard room. | The United Fcot'-aR Club held a very i successful ball in the Supreme Hall last evening. To-night a juvenile dance will lie held commencing at 8 o’clock. The output from the Kara men Rutter j Factory this year showed an increase of IS toils, approximating ISO tons for the season. The lnangaliua Dairy Fne- ; lory’s output this season increased from j ]3."i tons to 18(1 tolls.

Splendid value ill slip mats and hearth rugs along with the excellent range of carpets arc on view lit Htir lev’s Showrooms, Greymouth, where the firm’s annua! carpet sale is now iti full sc ing. if \oti \VUnI good floor coverings it .ill pay 101 lto visit the firm’s showrooms before the sale comes to a close.

The i email-.- of the late James Nesbitt. recently of the Old People’s Home. |<iiniara, were int- rred at the Hokitika ccinetei v yesterday afternoon. The Rev I! G. Piirchas was (ho officiating clergyman at the graveside. Among those p psent at the interment was Mr W. 11. Batson, Master of the Old People’s Home.

A meeting "ill be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening to discuss ways a ltd means to raise about €250 to supplement a personal donation in Order to ensure the erection ol a Robert Hums statue in Hokitika. All ladies and gentlemen willing to < o-oporate ill the movement arc iti-vi’.e-l to at tend, and lake an active pari in determining tee piogrartlnle ol campaign to raise tlie funds required.

Tlie appellants against the appointment, of Mr ,J. B. Thompson, formerly chief drainage eiigiiio it. to the position of I’uder-f’ec.etarw of the Lands Department, were Messrs G. H. M. McClure. Commissioner of Crown Hands. Wellington ; R. P. Greville. Commissioner of Crown Hands, North Auckland ;G. 11. Hilliard, Commissioner of Crown l.amls, Christchurch, and W. C. I.everscdgo, land transfer draughtsman, Christchurch, The dismissal of the appeals war. announced this week. Splendid form is now lieing shown by .Mr A. Simc, of Grevtuoiith, the New Zealand amateur golf chiinipioti. At the Omoto Links oft Wednesday, Mr Siine went round in 74, which is reported to bp a icoord for tlie links. In addition to this line score, the champion put up a remarkable performance at No. 2 hole, known as "The Willows,” where be lu.lcd out in two. This is the first time such n feat lias been performed.at, the Omoto links. The approximate distance is 310 vards. Mr Sime covered about 200 yards with his first, and hol 'd out with his second, a distance of about 110 yards.

Ti e tuneral of the late G. Ilanssmnlin took place westerday afternoon, the procession moving fioin Ills late residence in Hrittan Street shortly after 2 o’clock. There was a numerous attendants* of the public, friends gathering front all parts of the district, and notably Ktimarti, Kokatnhi anti South Westland, to lie present at the obsequies. All the local bodies were represented, as also the Westland Racing and Trotting Clubs. The, requiem scrtiec at St Mary’s Church’ and at the graveside, was conducted bv the Revd Dr Kennedy. A number of wreaths were forwarded by friends and placed on the grave.

At Matainui on Wednesday next the shareholders til the Mntaroa factory Coy. will meet, for tlie purpose of authorising an increase in the capital of the Company of €2,500, the new shares to rank with those ol the oltl capital. It is proposed to issue €1.500 ol the new capital at once for ti e imiir tliV ” installation of a butter making plant in order to meet the lie-ds of the settlers who are too distant to supply milk for cheese. Some €1,400 of the money immediately required lias r.een promised nlremlv thus assuring the success Of the project'in hand. The balance of the additional capital for which authority is being taken, will be issued as required to nvet the expansion of the dairying ir.dustrv. The new capital of the Company will total in all €1.3110. The €1.091 of reserve capital will no doubt be required as closer settlement event nates in the AValaroa district.

In these hard times it is everybody’s aim to obtain tlie best possible value for their money. Well i. ’s not hard to do it when values like tin. following are offering: —-Men’s working trousers 14s 9d to 29s fid: Hiding breeches 37s fid to 49s fid ; Flannel Unders 8s fid to 11s; Afen’s all wool vests, brown 10s 6d; Fawn Singlets and pants nil wool 15s 9d :AH wool socks 2s 3d per pair. Also wonderful value in ties, shirts, overcoats etc at AV. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

AVhcrc is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try “Paterson’s” lie veil St. opp. National Hank it' you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Colonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s (id, three-quarter 37s fid, double 49s fid. Don’t forget to inspect our untearable tweed working trousers and boy’s'shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and boy’s clothing. If you are unable to get into town just past mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wild refund the money. Agents fpr C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Rox Bfi, Hokitika. Advt. ■Recommended by the medical prp-fovdoTf;-,-WOlfrTs’S

To-morrow v'Night the usual Saturlay night dsifco is being held by the ECiwi Footba|||Club. Good night’s enoyment assmed. Good music. Floor n capital Admission Is.—Advt. The Kiwi Juniors and Hari Hari juniors have agreed to play at Hari Hari to-morrow at 3 o’clock. Mr Sutherland will referee. This is a fixture that was adjourned earlier in the first round. A lot of our readers have written to us asking whom Mrs Vere Plantagcnct is, the lady about whom so much has been heard lately. Mrs Plantagenet replies regretting that she cannot satisfy tlie inquirers’ curiosity. She however adds that she is no connexion of the Royal Family. |

At the homestead of Air J. S. Howson, Ahaura- on Tuesday next at 2 p.m. the National Mortgage and Agency Coy. of New Zealand will sen by auction, surplus sheep totalling 980 Romney and Leicester ewes, and wethers. Particulars appear in another column.

Mr A. Little announces that to-nior-i-,'v i Saturday) he opens a sensational sal’ of hoots and shoes. It will only last four days. See windows. The prices are held"' cost. The quality is the best money can buy. The fitting is perfect. All made to order. No goods on approval during sale, and prices cash.

In Christchurch to-night Mr FowerhUlm- is giving wn address on “The Forests of Westlnd,” under tho auspices of the V.M.C.A. The general

secretary writing here says: “We are running" at- least one illustrated lecture per month, and hope to give the Westland ohtirins a great lift. Also, we are looking forward to . another tour hf your country next ’Xmas.

Three spans of the Little Wanganui traffic bridge are now erected. There me two more spans to erect. A centre pier of piles is to be driven at once, and most of the superstructure is ready for placing in position. When these five spans are erected, a temporary smith approach will be made to render the bridge available for traffic. The north approach is now well forward and should he ready in time to serve tlio main structure when it is ready to be used for wheel traffic.

Proceedings in tlie Native Land Court at Dunedin on Wednesday morning were interrupted by a native agent, whb was more or less under the influence of liquor. When Judge Gilfedder made a remark concerning certain trustees this man said, “Don’t be silly,” and shook his fist at the Judge, He was removed by tlie police, and was to have been charged in the afternoon with wilfully interrupting the proceedings. However, it was decided, owing to his condition, to keep him in the police cells on a charge of drunkenness till the next morning, when lie will he brought lielore the Court.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday the entry of fat pigs was Hot large and there was it moderate delnatid, prices being practically on a pflr with la * c rates. Values were Choppers €3 to €5. light haeoners €3 15s to €4 2s Pd. heavy haeoners €1 His to €5, extra heavy haeoners to €5 ss, average pi ice per lb (id to fiAil, light porkers €2 i'.ls to €2 15s, heavy porkers €2 17s to L'3 19s, average price per lb 8-Jd to fid. The yarding of store pigs ivils iKit large, and tlibre. was a strong demand, all classes meeting with good competition. Prices showed a sharp advance. Values were:—Good medium stores 48s to 525, small stores 39s to 38s, extra good "-callers to 22s fid, weaners 13s to ISs, sows in pig to €3 10s. A combined Trades Association lias been formed at Greymouth. Air A. Naylor was appointed secretary pro teiii. H was resolved that the officers consist of a president, a vice-president, n .„| ;-u executive of seven members. Mr I>. B ck was elected president. With t'--e near c-clutpletion of the Otirit tunnel a very large, crowd is expected, at Christmas for the race week and it was resolved to bring before the Chani--1 er of Commerce and the Licensed \ ictuallers’ Association the necessity for eatori-m for the exjx’cted visitors. It was decided that with the exception of all reli ii”us objects, all subscription Hsts be referred to the secretary of the Association. All special holidays are to be fixed by the executive, and their decision will be final.

Aten's all wool saddle tweed trousers 19s lid. Roy’s all wool suits in all sizes o<f s Gd. Bov’s rubber lined raincants Ifis 9d. Men’s heavy tweed coats o.ls fid. Ladies’ tweed coats, all colours, 39s fid, -19 s fid. Smart velour coats iti all shades, 85s. 955. life atuh £« 10s. are all index to the values bv mad from (Masson's warehouse. 90 lJchheld Street. 'Christchurch. Cash must accompany all orders, money being at on e refunded on any purchase not approved of. —Advt. The run is on “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, “Golden Rule • °‘JP’ and “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish. Exceptional merit—that’s the reason why. Yours truly, Renton and Co., Agents for “NO-RURRTNG.”

Leaking joints in pipes c-omlilotely eliminated by “lIEWSONS’ 1M JOINTING” CEMENT. Satisfaction (>uarani:ed. Permanent results. Write for booklet. Manning Machinery to., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other Stimulants.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Lisknrl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rug*, all nt favourable prices. Inspection -orai'-lly invited. Advt.