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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1922, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday next.

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

We have a few furs left which are going at clearance prices, Buy youis now. We are also clearing the last rti our hats at 8s lid each—Lloyd’s.

All Id vers <>f a good night’s enjoyment roll up to tile jstl Saints’ lennis Club’s Dance in thy Town Hall, next Friday. June 30th# Art Union to he drawn during thf evening. .Music by Royal Orchestra*— -Advt. It is pioposed to send a combined deputation to meet the Prime Minister at Wellington shortly in connection with agitation for compensation lor gold sold during the Imperial embargo during the war period. An endeavour is being made to have the deputation representative of Otago. Thames and West ( oust gold producers ailtl correspondence is taking place to this eild.

Community singing should lie the popular amusement on Saturday night .Mr A. H. Lawn will he in charge of proceedings whicli are sure to be meiiy and bright. A new song sheet will lie introduced, while an augmented orchestra will lead the vocalists. The collection to be taken up will be on behalf of the Hokitika Beautifying Association which is in need of lunds to carry on tile good work it has in hand of improving tile appearance of parts of the town, including specially the public squares.

There lias been a little movement in the timber market this week, orders (rather more exacting than usual) being received. This is an indication that the so-called timber slump is not likely t ( » be very protracted. At the same time, the orders stipulate largely for first class heart and specially for wide boards. This class of business is not very economical in the working of the hush, nor is it very profitable to the miller, who lias to handle a considerable quantity of log timber to comply with the specifications and the waste timber is lost, there being no demand on the market for seconds except at a price below handling costs.

Further particulars of the death of Dir Stanley St. Leonardo Northcroft, a native of Hokitika, whose death was reported from South Africa by private cable, n few weeks ago, show that deceased was very well known and highly popular along the East Rand. The cause of death was fever and lie died at Tonetti near Kaupinuidcn. He was a printer by trade, having been first on the staff of the “DVest Coast Times” when that paper was controlled by his father, Mr Leo Northcroft. He followed his trade in South Africa and was for many years on the technical staff of Messrs Geo. Constable and Coy., printers, Bokslmrg. The late Dlr Northcroft took a devoted and abiding interest in masonary and was a past master of a blue lodge, as also of a DLuk lodge, and P.Z. of Boksburg, Royal Arch Chapter. He left New Zealand for South Africa in 1901 with the Seventh New Zealand Contingent for the Boer DVar, and at the end of hostilities took up his residence overseas. He had varied activities in tho country he made his home, and was a foremost student in the development of the boo industry, being also editor of tho “Beekeepers’ Journal” for ‘some years. His mother is residing at DVetaroa, where his youngest brothel' also besides. His father is fanning at Groot. Marion, and other relatives are also in South Afl'ioa.

Having purchased a small quantity of sample goods, it will ho to your advantage to pay a visit to DV. H. Stopforth’s. and secure some of the following:— Ladies’ silk hose from 4s lid to 11s, ladies’ heavy cashmere hose from 2s lid to (Is 11 cl. ladies’ vests from 2s lid to 13s lid, men’s all wool vests from 10s lid to Ids fid, men’s all wool cashmere hose 2s lid to 4s 11(1, men’s fancy hose 3s lid to 4s fid, men’s heavy police- braces at 4s 3(1, quality guaranteed.—Advt.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants

Fnctorv owners : Boilers cleaned perfectly and harmlessly by STOPSKALE. which prevents corrosion, pitting, galvanic action and over heating, and gives increased life to boilers. Manning Machinery Co.. jS Bedfprd Row, Christchurch, • ’ ' '

With this issue Messrs McGrner and Co. distribute an inset setting forth particulars of their annual winter sale which commences to-morrow.

Mr L. F. Ayson, Inspector of Fisheries, is expected to arrive here on Wednesday morning next with five cases of salmon eggs which are to be hatched out at hake Kanieri butchery.

Mr H. Mel.can has kindly arranged to jrive a picture entertainment benefit in tlie Princess Theatre on Tuesday night next in aid of the funds of the Ladies’ Hockey Club. I On Saturday next at 11 a.m. iii the mart," Wharf Street, Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction the salvage of F. Keenan’s.motor car as it lays near the road, at Woodstock; also 1 tyre and a quantity of motor tools. Mr Thus. Moynihan notifies that on Saturday next, July Ist, he is opening up in business as a general baker in Hampden Street, opposite the Marquis of Lome Hotel. Patrons are assured of the host of bread, the services of Mr Alex Spence being secured to take charge of the bakehouse. A share of public patronage is asked for. Keep a medicine chest in the house. Keep always a bottle of Kofgo in the house. It is the most efficient cough cure over put on the market. Good for young and old. One bottle cures—one dose is gurnrantced to give immediate relief'. Ask vour chemist or grocer for it. or communicate with the distributors, Messrs Griffon and Smith. Ltd., Greymouth.

j The following players will represent the Ladies’ Hockey Club in their match with Mawhera ladies on Saturday next, Ist J til v, at Greymouth Misses K. Foster.' P. Thorn, L. Fane, M. i Schroder, P. Thompson, M. Daly, T. !\s allace. N .Schroder, S. Wallace, L. I Wallace, M. Rutland. Emergencies:—

A. Stapleton, M. Schroder, O. Stapletoil. Team to leave Keller’s corner at 12.15 p.m. sharp.

There was an attendance of over 100 at the stop-work meting held by the State Miners’ Union in the Kununga Miners’ Hall yesterday morning. The Union decided to resume work this morning, the six men who have lieen suspended, together with the Secretary to form a deputation to interview Mr Davis, the Top Mine manager. The Kcwantii members of the Union held a meeting on Tuesday evening, and were to hold another meeting last evening, when the question of confirmation or re jection of the decision of the general meeting in the morning was to lie gone into. The result of this meeting is Hot vet known.

Messrs Clayton, Dalgleish and Cockayne, of the Agricultural Department, win have been on a lecturing tour in South Westland returned yesterday. They report a very success!ul tour of the district as far ns Waiho Gorge. The se' tiers attended ill eon side ruble numbers at the various centres, and evinced great interest in the visit and the lectures. The rain at the week-end delayed the return journey to Waitnha oil Monday, and necessitated Waitaha and Loss being visited on Tuesday, shortening tlie stay at both places. The dairy fai niersjii both localities were present in considerable number:, in glean all I lie information I'ley could. At both Hart Mari and La Fontaine. In special invitation. Mr Cockayne addressed the school children at.the local schools, giving illuminating addresses oil pastures which were followed very closely by the scholars. The party reached Hokitika late yesterday afternoon, and went on to Kuinara by train. A mectmg was held there last night. The piutv returned here this morning and lecture at Arahura to-night. Td-mor-mv. night lectures will lie given by succial request at Harry town, north of Grevinouth.

The market haring J%hled itself, the Board of Trade regulations governing both the price of wool ana the dis tribution of petrol have been revokeJ. Originally there were two sets of regulations dealing with petrdl—one fixing the price and other relating to distribution. The set referring to prawns revoked some time, ago, hut that dealing with distribution wits left in force. For the past year, however, supplies of petrol have been aiid the Board of Trade feels that interference on its part is no longer required. The Board of Trade wool regulations came into force when prices fell to seriously that it was felt necessary to fix average prices below which wool could not l>e sold. The wool market has now recovered to an appreciable extent and acting on the advice of the New Zealand Wool Committee, and with the approval of the Minister for Agriculture, the Board of Trade lias revoked its restrictive regulations.

The Public Hall at Kokatahi proved too small to accommodate the attendance at tho concert and ball there last evening. The entertainment was in aid of the Catholic Church Building Fund. The concert programme was most enjoyable. The following contributed items:—Miss and Master C'rough (overture), Miss and Master Knowles (vocal duet), Master Knowles (cornet solo). Miss Movnihnn f Irish Jig and Sailors Hornpipe), Mr J. P. Ward (humorous roc'tfttion), Misses M. Jones, M. Knowles. D. Shorn! and Messrs T. Stopforth, M. -O’Neil, L. Aldridge and W. Stopforth (vocal solos). At the conclusion of tin- concert tile-Chairman expressed tlje warmest thanks of the Committee to all concerned, both performers and audience. The Committee were delighted with th- great success of the evening. A very fine supper ( oasoned in no small wav with rich Kokatahi cream) was done full justice to. Dancing was then proceeded with vn'il the early hours. The dance music was stippl’cd bv Mr -T. W. Kelly (violin). Master Knowles (cornet) and Mrs Knowles and Mrs Morris (piano). The accompanists for the concert were Mrs Knowles and Miss -M. Jones.

If you want a fisrt class job made • f your boots bring them to the N. Z. Clothing Factory-, to be repaired, we use the best materials and do the best work at lowest prices. N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A n ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE'S CfMINAITS.

Annual - winter sale commencing Friday, June 2!)th, the great event which puts all other attempts into insignificance. Every Department the greatest bargains that money can buy prevail. The low cut prices clearly indicate our intention to dispose of big stocks at the biggest sacrifices. Profit smashed goods, each and every article positively and substantilnly marked down for this big winter clearance. For economy and satisfaction make our stares your shopping headquarters. McGruers (Westland), Ltd., Hokitika and Grovmouth.—Advt.