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Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1922, Page 2

Th>* Referees’ Association meet tonight i*t 8.15 o’clock, nfter the meeting of tho Sub-Union which takes plncee at 8 p.m. The annual poisoning of rabbits is now proceeding in the Kokntahi district. under the instructions of the Stock Inspector for Westland. The Westland Countv Council is inviting fresh tenders for Evans road construction on amended specifications. Tenders close at noon on Tuesday, Ist ’•ngust. Specifications may he seen at Rukekurn and Hari Hari. Ladies’ coloured bordered handkerchiefs now 3 for Is. big value writing pads, 100 sheets, now Is each, ladies’ woollen gauntlet gloves, navy and brown, 2s lid pair, ladies’ coloured oiled silk waterproof hats, now 6s lid each. McOrucr and Co.. Greyvjiputh, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt,

The Wakaiti sails for Bruce Bay and Okuru to-morrow at i 7 p.m.

The lion H. 1.. Michel, M.L.G., re turns to Wellington 10-morrow. It is proposed to hold the monthly meeting of the Hcsiutil'yinj' Society at the I own Hall to-night at 7.1.1 instead of tomorrow night, in order to permit Mr Michel to preside and bring forward some important propositions

A special •meeting of the Westland Progress League will he held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock tomorrow night to consider matters in relation to the proposed delegation to Christchurch next month, and to consider in committee proposals in regard to reafforestation in Westland.

The Greymoutli correspondent of the “Lyttelton Times" understands that for the Westland parliamentary seat Mr W. Jeffries, of Hokitika, will light for the Reform Party. Mr T. E. A. Sed.lon, the present member, will contest tic seat in tho Liberal interest, and .Mr F. Turley will he nominated by the Labour Party.

Mr Raymond Curtis, agent official Histories' of the War, lias an interesting war record. Leaving wit!, the Main Bodv, he participated in the landing at Gallipoli, and in subsequent operations commanded the lasi machine ,r un on Cheshire Slope at the evacuation. Later in Frame lie saw distinguished service in various actions, being awarded the Military Cross and Bar. He speaks highly of ® e, Bt Major Mclntosh, M.C. (recently of 11 ki'ika) with whom le was co-oper-ating in the filial advance line at the Purest-de-Morifia!. Returning to England after the Armistice, Mr Curtis interested himself in flying and ballooning, making a parachute descent at 11urliugliain. He is a guest at the Red Lion Hotel until the ‘2oth.

The following letter to the Editor of the New Zealand Times, Wellington, over the signature of the 1 resident ill flu* Westland Progress League, appeared in Thursday’s issue ot the newspaper referred to:-"Sir,-I not.ee a paragraph in the “Times quoting -Mi Scan tie bury as stating at a meeting oi the Nelson Education Board that he had been on the West Coast for a week, “and did not see the sun. Mr Kunntlebury evidently did not select tho right part of th ost Coast, looked in at the local weather department to-day. and ascertained that the registered bright sunshine at Wellington for the month of June was Kk hours 5 minutes. At Hokitika, the capital of provincial Westland, for th. month of June the bright sunshine registered was 1.16 hours 2. minutes This comparison will afford you local readers some idea of tie amount oi bright sunshine enjoyed at Hokitika the principal centre whelice all tounst traffic branches off to the scenic points on the West Coast.”

Mr D J. Evans, who has been in Wellington and Christchurch, in regard racing and o»l.cr matters returned lioinc on Saturday night. While in Christchurch e ««nfo.on.o was held with the Organiser of the ( antorbury Progress League, relative to the Westland deleeation visit to Christchurch next month. It is proposed to depart from Hokitika on August -th. Whi.e in ( n.iteiburv official visits will He paid ■.S the guests of the League, to Hilnmer Springs. Lake Coleridge P OWP *‘ station, and Kninpoi. In Christchurch various manufacturing works are to m visited, including the Woolston tnnne.ios, Electrical Department of the City Council, tepid baths hire Station. Vulsehrook’s factory. Islington m?i stum works. Kninpoi mills etc. During the stay in Christchurch a joint eonfuence with the Cantcibury I ■ogiess I ...,one will he held in respect to tlu Westland Exhibition, proposals, also» in regard to the opening of the Otira tunnel, and the issue < f an .illustrated C-iiiterhiirv-Westland souveuii of tlu ccisioii When the preliminaries are iUai in’regard to the proposed exhibition. the Industrial AssociationCanterbury will he waited on ... reg.m[ to various aspects of the largi , taking, and the general scheme and it. scope formulated.

Gentlemen keep warm and he well dressed by wearing one of my knitted vests in browtl, grey and navy, price 10s 9d to 16s 6.1. All wool cardigan vests 18s 6d, heavy saddle tweed troupers 29 p Gd, neglige sldrts 7s Gd to 10s 0d ‘ cashmere i hose 2s lid to 4s Gd. also women’s cashmere hose at 4s lid, large striped towels at 4s 6d and os 0d per pair at W. TE Stopfofth’s opposite W. F. Williams. Chenvri.—Advt Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings toweN etc v Try “PatGlvonV* KoroU St. opp. N i tiunal Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Coilonial blankets, "bite and grey, single 20s Gd, three-quarter 3is Gd, double |'os Gd. Don’t forget to inspect our untearuble tweed workihg trousers and Imv’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and hoy’s clothing. If you are unable to get into town just post mon-ev-order and we will post jwiods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we a i’il refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. Export Dyers and Div Ereneli Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. R.O. Box 86. Hokitika. Advt.

For best satisfaction i» all classes of Electrical work, ring phone No 90. We are at your service for lighting, heating or power installations.—Tomlinson and Gifford, Re veil Street.—Advt. Glad singing housewives confront m at everv turn ; thanks to Community singing and “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help.—Miss F. Allen.—Advt.