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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1922, Page 2

Mr s A. Upjohn of Ross inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. Mr W. Jeffries, County Chairman, lias been visiting South Westland during the week-end. The Westland Hospital Board notifies that the fees for patients win he 9s per day; children finder iii years; half price. A preliminary notice of an auction sale hy Messrs W. Jeffries and Co in the estate of the late Mrs B. Roberts of Boss appears ill this issue.

Mr Moses Ayrton I'H- been appointed organiser I n' the X ■r, Allianee mi the \Vi*st Coast. lie was at one time stationed at Runavioa and then at .Millorton and v.as tutor to the Workers’ (educational Class in Westport.

Tie Perano party, operating from Marlborough Sounds, captured two more whales Inst week, making the total eleven up to the present this season. Up to a few days ago only one whale had been secured at Knikoura this season.

The only denominations of “Victory” stamps now remaining on sale in Now Zealand are 2d (halfpenny stbamjte reprinted). Id, and ltd. Further supplies of "Victory” stamps are not being printed by the Post and Telegraph Department'. Fivc|>cnny stamps of the King George series are about to be issued.

Tho “Mercantile Gazette” notifies the registration of the following new company :—Frosty (’reek Sawmilling Co., Ltd. llegistored ns a private company duly Bth. Capitnl: £IOOO in 1000 shares of £l each. Subscribers: Hokitika—John >l. Schroeder 750, Rachel Muntil 250. Objects: To carry on business as sawmillers and timlier merchants. According to the •■(lazotto,” letters of naturalisation have been granted to, the following:— Cbristijin William Rcrghofer, Gorman. Auckland, market gardener; Beatrice Mary Barry, Chil— , ian (by marriage), Foxton, domestic duties; Augustus Busch, German, Cave, farm labourer; Charles John Axel Bnounu'-ren, Swedish, Raetihi, labourer; Klass Jelleina, Netherlands, Waihopo, labourer; Ivan Felin Mnrinkovich, Serbian, Tekopuru, labourer;' Anthonv Joseph Max, German, Carter- , ton. surfaceman; Christian Laurence Nelson. Danish, Auckland, gardener ; , William Khenkinli Russian, Auckland, I manufacturer, The introduction of tip-up seats in :he dress circle of Princess Theatre, has enabled the seating of the theatre gnerally to he remodelled. Kconomy ol "pace Las resulted in oyer seventy extra seats beillg installed upstairs, with better means of ingress and ogres*. «Idle from a sanitary point of view li e anangciin at is bi tter also, improved seating ai coinmodatum m being provided downstairs likewise, thus catering very satisfactorily loi the general eoinfnrt of patrons. The improvements lately elicited to the theatre have been very -substantial, and are in keeping with the improving times. The additional seating will meet the requirements at crush attendances for special entertainments. The precut work has been carried cut very satisfactorily by Messrs l.ace and C oy., contracting carpenters.

Tin* Reel ton "Times” wtsitoM :~-Tht* Wo >ltii of Nations Mila* was I'eniSterod on July loth, and the* Directors nt once* proceeded to allot the 1-, shares applied for. Shares to the number of 2.900 still remain unapplied for, and it is expected that these will be applied for shortly, so that all ,vi-hin<j to take an interest m this ucpular mine* should not wnit btfore innkiiid application for shares. Operations were commenced at the mine on Thursday, and so lar No. 11 level has liecn reached. This is a distance of about 18TO feet from the surface, leaving only one level to he reaclud. It is anticipated that the unwaterinn of this lower part of_ the sliatt will eonmu'iice at one '. This is ex,)*.(.tr*d to taki* soinowbat loss than lour weeks. So far as the shaft has be n ins|H*eted it will require little or no repairinu, end the small sum of Co will it is anticipated, do all that is require.l so 'hat the prospects of the Company as stated in the published prospectus i-ave I icon fully realised in this particular part.

Wli.lt is described as the “biggest hri'ditest and best” Community singing will !.• hold at tin; I’rmooss Thoatro in a fortnight’s time. I'nlK -vill do wall to keep the date in mind. The accommodation at Princess Theatre is being enlarged to meet the specially large audience expected. A particularly good programme will he arranged in Hie form of a popular song hook, and H e ringing will he led by , I' the largest orchestras seen on the lot-ill si age. Tie oeeasion for this speeial preparation is to make a hiimper collection towards the cost ot potting the swimming baths in order for the coming season. It is intended to issue an invitation to everybody to brine somehodv, which will ensure th ' attendance of the town apd district. It will he "some” house and “some sing; also “some” collection. The new song. “The Ihoken Window." is to he specially rendered by Miss Eva Prick, though to ensure success “heaver must' not “miss!” And there will he other items no less distinctive.

Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try “Paterson’s” He veil St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Cottonial blankets, white and grey, single 29s 6d, three-quarter 37s 6d, double d() s (id. 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 post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wilil refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86. Hokitika. — Advt.

Mothers! protect your little ones from colds and coughs. Give them “NAZOL” on sugar. Sprinkle hnhy’s pillow. Safe and pleasant.