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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1922, Page 2

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

The one opossum skin sale ol the year took place on Friday at Dunedin, product of killings at Catlins and Wynd ham totalling 16,000. Practically all were cleared, at prices ranging to 1/s lid per skin. “Top blues” recorded an advance of about 100 per cent.

Replying in the House to a question Mr Massey stated that Colonel Tate’s term of office as Administrator at Samoa, was coining to an end. but he was not quite sure of the exact date. Ho understood that Col. Tate then desired to be relieved of the post. His successor had not yet been appointed. A youth named Charles William Wonlston. 18 years of age, when pighunting near To Awainutu fell and the gun lie was carrying went off. The bullet entered Woolston’s chin breaking the jawbone, dislodging four of bis lower teeth, and lodging at the hack of tile throat.

“We can dictate our own terms.” said Mr .7. F. Cousins, when speaking about the treatment meted out by the Government to motorists, at the annual smoke social of the Auckland Motor Tra(l(> Assoicntion. “Fancy when the general elections come round in December the motorists could say. ‘We’ll keep our cars inside.’ ” (laughter). •Then,’ Af r Cousins added, “we would get fair treatment.”

At the Princess Theatre on Tuesday next McLean’s Pictures will tender a bcie-fit to the Robert Burns Memorial Fund. Tic monument is to ho erected in Cass Square and the campaign for the raising of funds lias now been launched. Tt is hoped there will he a generous response to the appeal for funds tn do honor to the great Scotch poet who lias appealed so much to the w rtd at large by his breadth of view in dealing with humanity generally. For tire picture benefit a special programme will he screened, nnd the usual picture prices will he charged. Liberal patronage is promised as the sale ol tickets is reported to lie very satisfactory. Those requiring tickets in advance may obtain same at Misses McIntoshs’ sweets shop, adjoining the Theatre.

Mothers! protect, vnuv little ones from colds amt coughs, Give them 'iV?'7QT." on sugar. BwlpWj piiW, gjtfc s»;<] ptonwifii.

Mr Raymond Curtis is still at the Red Lion. Order your Official History now and avoid everlasting regret.—Advt

The Kanieri Sawmill Coy Ld requests that all accounts outstanding bo paid before August'sth. and all accounts due be icndered at once.

All inti’rested in Ihe development of Wcstjaud aiv requested to attend Mv annual meeting ol tie We-tland A and P. Association on Saturday and lido build this association to a nigh and progressive policy standard. The fortnightly sing-sonjj. at the Town Hall on Saturday ni-nt lit 5.3 ) o’clock will he in aid of the Progress League. The occasion should draw a large attendance as it will afford the people an opportunity ol assisting a hody which is doing much to help til district along. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr .It (tries in Sousli Westland, Mr Albert Lawn Inis kindly consented to direct the sing song

News lias been received of the sudden doatli on Tuesday, of -Mr Jacob Koease. a son of Mrs Seen sc of Karangnrun. It appears that the deceased with Mr Ritchie was in a dray leading a horse oil the wav to Bruce Bay, when the horse broke nwnv and deceased went back after it. Not returning Mr Ritchie returned and found the deceased on the track dead. He bad been suffering from heart trouble previously. The deceased was a native of South Westland and was about 2o or 26 years of age. He leaves a widowed mother and oi’e brother, to whom. sincere sympathy will be extended.

We regret to. record the death of .a well-known and. highly respected resident of Ross. Mr Albert Upjohn passing away this morning at bis home, after a long illness. The deceased vas a native of the district, and was about 50 years of age. For a long time past he bad been suffering from a serious complaint, and the end was not unexpected. Deceased took a prominent part in public affairs, notably the promotion of mining, and for many vents was a member of the Rimu Miners Association, and later was a member of the Ross Borough Council. He also took an active interest in the formation and working of the Ross lime works. Deceased leaves a widow and family, brother and several sisters, otic being Mrs W. Cooper (f Rimu. to lilourti their loss and to them will lie extended the deep sympathy of a wide circle of frietids.

Messrs McMahon and Lee report as follows on t'no stock sale on Moitda.V at the Inangaliua Junction yards:— The .yarding comprised 76 fat bullocks from South Westland, and 50 fat and forward sheep: The tpiillity of the c iittle was good : sohle exceptionally prime Imlidcks were yarded. . Fat sheen were .light and unfinished. The store sli'eep consisted chiefly of two-tootli wethers. The usual attendant e of buyers were present. Fat cattle met with good demand right throughout the sale, but fat sheep were, difficult to quit, as most of the Ini tellers bad their requirements filled. Store sheep also met with a poor demand, as the reserves were considered too high Iroin a gra/.ier's point of view. Sales were a s follows:—Extra prime steers from £ll 17s fid to £10: prime steers from £9 15s to £9 2s fid: medium steers from £7 10s to £fi 7s fid : one cow and calf £0 15s. No fat sheep were sold. Store sheep: Twenty-five forward twotootli wetiiers 22s fid forty-six four and six-tootli wethers 18s fid: 150 two tooth wethers 18s.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Wellington last Week before Alt F. K. Hunt. S.M.. a yoiittg woman eighteen years of age appeared on a charge of escaping from the legal custody of the Salvation Army. Sub-Inspector McNas main stated Unit the girl was absolutely bevqiid control. She bad on several occasions run away from .the army home. The 51 a gist rate : Point Halswell will lie the best place for her. Accused: I don’t care where you send me. I will not stay. Why don’t you send me to my father as I asked you ? His Worship: Because your father won’t have you. Sub-Inspector McNamara : Her father is dead. The accused : That’s a lie! My father is in Auckland. I have letters to prove it. His Worship: T’li send you to Point Halswcll for three months. The accused : T will never come out of there alive. I mean it. Hi« Worship: I don’t core whether you do or not. Aon will be kept off the streets at any rate.

Gentlemen keep warm and be well dressed by wearing one of my knitted vests in brown, grey and navy, price 10s fid to 16s 6d. All wool cardigan vests 18s 6d, heavy saddle tweed trousers 29s 6d, neglige shirts 7s Od to 10s (id, cashmere 4 hose 2s lid to 4s 6d. also women’s cashmere hose at 4s lid, large striped towels at 4s 6:1 and 5s 9,1 per pair at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite TV. E. Williams. Chemist.—Advt N-A-Z-O-L. tlm scientific preparation which never fails to relieve coughs, colds, sore throats, and chest troubles. Is 6d buys 60 doses.

Where Is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try “Paterson’s” HeveU St. opp. National Bunk if you have not already done so. end you will never rev-rot it. Coilonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s Od. three-quarter 37« fid, double 19s Od. Don’t forget to inspect our anten ruble tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and boy’s clothing. Tf you are unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and wo will post goods by return mail. Tf goods are not satisfactory we wilt! refund the money. Agents for C. Tavlcr and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. S-tisfnction guaranteed. P.D. Box 86. Hokitika.— Advt.

i Ladies’ coloured hindered handkerI chiefs now .3 for Is. big value writing

; pads, 100 sheets, now Is each, ladies’ ! woollen gaunth-t gloves. navy and ! hro\vn. 12s lid pair, ladies’ coloured j oiled sills waterprool hats, now (Is lid each. McGruor and Co., Greymouth, I Reofton ami Hokitika.—Advt.

1 The best family proteetion is “NA- . i 7,01,.” Prevents coughs. colds, sore ; : throats and chests. No cold is Na/.0l- j ! nroof. Economical, Is iM 60 doses.

Mr Harry James Dixon, clerk of , Court at Hamilton, has been appointed to the Magistracy.—Press Assn. , Lloyd’s have just opened an advance j range c 1 Spring millinery, also a lino of frocks in jersey silk, foulard and spongon cloth. This lovely range of goods has been specially selected from Wellington and Auckland warehouses, so customers can lie sure of getting absolutely the latest and best. Watch our window display.—Advt. We advise all marriageable girls to sing plenty, especially while . “NO- j RUBBING” Laundry Help is doing the | weekly washing.—Advt.