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Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1922, Page 2

A notice by the Pubic Trustee in the estate of the late Henry Creutzfeldt of Hokitika appears in this issue.

Tho entries for Monday’s fat stock | sales at Arahura appear in this is- ! sue. I Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify an auction sale of dairy stock at ICokatahi saleyards on Thursday, Aug. 24tli.

A dance will be held in aid of the Marist Football Club on Monday at 7.30 p.in. at St. Mary’s Club-rooms. Supper provided.-—Advt. Messrs M. Houston and Co. will bold an auction sale in the mart on Wednesday next at 2 p.m., of household furniture and effects, and also hams and bacon. Definite arrangements have now been made for the visit of R. 11* S. Hammond the famous Australian orsutor, and be will arrive next Thursday afternoon and speak in the Town Hall in the evening.

The West Coast Rugby Union has decided to accept the Nelson Union’s proposal to play the Seddon Shield match there on September 16t1i., in lieu of the Oth as first suggested.

A good point about Harley’s furniture and furnishings is that you get quality and good value for your money. It v. ill repay you to visit their showrooms at Grevniouth and inspect their huge stock and see for yourself. All orders are freight paid to Westland.

A very interesting work on early Westland up to 1876, has been compiled by a native Westlander, who contemplates publishing his very interesting story about the time of the Diamond Jubilee. The work will be beautfully illustrated with a fine series of scenic and historical views, and would be a very appropriate'' publication at the time suggested.

Tile exchange of teachers between New Zealand and Canada has proved so successful that Australia has decided to introduce the same system, and in furtnerance of this project five young lady teachers from Canada are now on their way to Victoria by the Niagara. They stated to a “New' Zealand Herald” reporter that they did not know just where tluiy were to be stationed, but it did not matter particularly—the experience was bound to be an interesting one.

At Kumara on Wednesday before Mr Moldrum, S.M., tlie Inspector of Weights and Measures proceeded against the Overland t)airy Company, on a charge “That they did sell butter enclosed in 42 packages which did bear, or had attached thereto, false or misleading statements purporting to indicate the weight thereof, stating that the weight of the buter was 42 lbs nett whereas the actual nett weight was 411bs lo v. lodrs, lieing 14 ozs ldr weight.” The Company were fined £5, and ordered to pay solicitor’s fee £3 3s, ami Court costs of £1 Is.

'll ii- West In ml County Council is in receipt of the following letter from the Hon Minister of Marine:—“With reference to your letter rtf the 3rd instant relative to the question of the provision of a Suitable boat landing at Bruce Bay. 1 have to inform you that, as promised, I recently conferred with Captain Bollons on this matter, and it is considered that the requirements of the district could lie met by making a connection between tlie road on the short and Flower PotRock, and providing a crane at the Flower Pot The question of making a grant therefore on the current year’s estimates will have my favourable consideration.”

Dismissing the ravages of the yellow leaf disease in ilax areas of the Tokoinarn and Miranui districts with a Levin “Chronicle” reporter, Mr A. Seifert said he was not dispairing of the industry. “I believe,” he stated, “that by the selection of disease-resist-ing and high quality fibre-producing plants it will be'possible to largely overcome the disease problem. It will necessitate much perseverance, and patience, not to mention expense, but once scientific knowledge. combined with practical effort, commences to have results, and the disease is successfully combated, T believe the industry will become more prosperous than ever liefore.”

The public at last have an opportunity to obtain genuine bargains. Kvor since opening in business “Paterson's” have been noted for their reasonable prices and the quality of their goods. Now that they have decided to have a sale for two weeks only, everything has been substantially reduced, as an inspection of prices will show. Don’t delay, but call at once and save disappointment. If you are unable to get into town just post money order and we will forward goods by return mail. Money cheerfully refunded if goods do not meet your approval. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry French cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. Pox 86. “Paterson’s” Hokitika, opposite National Bank, Bevell Street.—A dvt.