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Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1922, Page 2

The committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association meets to-ninht at 7.30 o’clock at tlic Brill Shed.

Tim lncntlil.v meeting of the West, laud Chamber of Conimeree takes placo at the County Chambers lit *.30 oVlork tc-mOriovv nighC

The returns for llic months of July mid August from the New Bit; River mine are ns follows :—Battery—7oo tons of, stone crushed for *>!!)ozs. Cds'ts melted gold. Cyanide -250 tons of sends treated for 02ozs. lldwts bullion. Total approximate value £2ilo.

Ail Auckland telegram states that Mr A. K. Glover, in response to it riiqii:«!tion signed by 3083 electors tit bis old constituency—Auckland Centrallias consented to contest the sent. He stated that lie Would not bind himself to any party. Mr F. T), Morton will contest the seat as a straight-out Liberal:

A “J?c\v Zeiilnnd Times” reporter was officially informed on 'Wednesday that during the week-end, owing probably to liiuli tides and liea>-y swells, three cables ill Cook Strait were broken. The new machine-printing telegraphs recently installed were quite equal to the rails made upon them, anti no delay in transmission has occtired. One of the broken cables bad not shown a defect for fourteen years. Th* cablelaving and repair ship is at present w orking off the eaost of Queensland for the Pacific Cable board, and the broken ,-ablcs will receive attention directly she returns. Meanwhile communication with til South Island is gaing on uninterruptedly, thanks to tilt l machine, printing telegraph.

The funeral <1 tlie lull' -Mr Tout Polhiitl took place on Friday morning to the Uroinlev Cemetery, Christchurch, tin<l was of a semi-private nature. The ~liiet' mourners wore Messrs .1. J. \X. ~11,1 Thomas Bollard, sons of deceased and deceased’s brothers.' Messrs John and Patrick O'Sullivan (West Coast) and Frank O’Sullivan (of No ‘j “Maid „f the Mountains” Company). The service in the Roman Catholic Cathedral was conducted by Father Ha inn ban. assisted hv Father Morphy. At- the graveside there was a representative -Ht'ieriiio of tlieat 1-ieal and operatic societies. Many beautiful floral tributes were received and messages of condolence from various parts of New Zealand and Australia. The pall-l>ear-eis were Messrs J. Donaldson, H. C Ferraml. A. Cutts, C. Owen. J.T. t-nu-rio and A. Russell.

.Although tin- weather on Saturday wis not at all favourable for an outdoor campaign. Heath and Heather j )av passed off very suceesstullj. 1110 ladies had organised well and me day resulted in a handsome addition to the Hubert Burns statue fund, the special occasion for the event. Harbor m the week some of the ladies by the courtesy of Mr G. Davidson, had visited the countrv districts and as a insult come supplies for the day were obtained The local contributions were also vci'v liberal, and fresh supplies were beiUe received throughout the day. Mis I'npilinrt (Chairwoman) and Miss Davidson (secret ary) suprorted by a very je t ire committee of workers representative of both town and country, " OIV ..barge of the “Don” shop, the lieadouarters for the sale of goods and business was reported brisk throughout the day. Messrs Nairn and Sons of Lin-e-in Bond nursery. Christchurch, supplied a box of beautiful heather free of charge, and Mr J. M. Mclntyre of Hokitika had prepared a very iim* exhibit of heath and heather plants,* and n fine collection of cut spring flowers. The floral branch of the sale gave a very lucrative return. Several young ladies assisted in the sale of button holes and sweets, all ot which brought in it good return. There was great demand for the Scotch cooking, the supply not being equal to requirements, though a fine supply was on hand at the outset. The night proved too damp for the parade of the Caledonian Pipe Band, and the open air community singing and dancing had to he abandoned. It is proposed to select a night later in the month for these outdoor revels. The gross takings for tile day at the close of business on Saturday night reached about £(55, which was consider, ed a very satisfactory return indeed under all tile circumstances.

Owing to a number of our country clients.being nimble to get to town anil participate in our genuine sale bargains, “Paterson's” are extending their sali" for another week, terminating Saturday, Sept. 2nd. Shop early and save disappointment. This is absolutely the last week and a visit will convince you of the genuine bargains offering. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry French cleaners. All classes of work undertaken. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to. Money cheerfully refunded if goods unsuitable. Box 8(3, Hokitika, “Paterson’s” opposite National Bank.—Advt. A very fine range of new season’s novelties are now daily opening at Schroder and Co.’s. New spring millinery, new silks, new flowers. Tho latest in millinery trimmings, blouses, jumpers and frocks, all of very highclass and at very moderate price! A few of the leading lines are enumerated in our new advertisement elsewhere. Schroder and Co.—Advt. For Coughs and Colds, never fails, Woods’ CreiO Peppermint Cure,

Mi«s I.uev Harcourt lias received word that she has successfully passed her Rudiments of Music exidnin.'itioit. , All those wiio have so kindly promised donations of fruit and other .roods to he made up for the supper at the Hospital ball, are re.,nested to leave them with M.rs Brocket or - 11 '’ , .Benjamin not later than 1 o-morrov . j The local School Football Team and ' Girl’s Baseball teams are entertaining the Kcefton teams to-morrow night in the Supreme Hall at a social and dance. , All arrangements have been made for | a gooil night’s ohjoymciit. Suji|ier is ( | being provided. Good music is being supplied. Admission 3s.—Advt. |

Entrance to the Hospital ball on Wednesday night will be by the Town Hall, the' ladies' and men’s dressing reams being upstairs. All who wish to avoid delay in entering are advised to secure tickets as entrance to tie Drill Hall will b(f Ity ticket only. Stiliper tickets will be It solid lit the entrance to the Drill Hall. All in fancy costume arc requested to wear masks till the judging is completed. At the Federal Billiard saloon tonight and to-morrow night, -Mr A. W. Abotomey, champion billiard player of New South Wales, will meet two local exponents, .Mr J. Duncan to-night and Mr .1. Bain to-morrow night, both games of 700 up. Much interest is being shown by billiard enthusiasts in the contests.

Thursday night will lit-' a night of nights for*' the kiddies; 1" mlditioh to the fold- prizes 10 he gi.VHn for..tile best fancy costumes, each child will be presented with a small lucky bag. Dancing will commence at 8 p.m. sharp and the grand inarch and judging or 1 costumes will take place early in the evening.

The following are the names and weight of the Heefton 1). H. School football team playing here oil Wednesday in the West Coast sccOndttry schodl championship competition:— W. Jenkins (7.9), O'. Blenyirtli (6.12) M. Davies (8.12); C .Cairns -(8:12), J. Pnnkliurst (9.13), S. Austin (10.3) U. McDonald (G. 10), K; Smith (7.3), (i. Morris (G. 12), J. Bolitho (8.11), J. King (8.1). A. McDonald (7.4), G. Cuff (8.13). J. Moyle (9.10), M. Henry (7.8), D. Wade (9.3), J- Mori W; Jenkins (1012): It is understood that proceedings have been taken against about 120 Blackball miners for alleged breach of section 5 of the Industrial Conc.li ation ami Arbitration Act, for illegal ly participating in a strike. The magistrate will hear the cases on Scplembci Id. Similar proceedings are to be instituted, it is believed against the Ngakawau Miners’ Union, which will be sued for £2OO by the Department.

The dentil took plate last evening at 7 o’clock at tin* Grey lliver Hospital of .Mounted Constable Joseph Uacks'jn Wilson, a tnemher of tlie Greymouth Police Force. 'lke deceased,' who had been ill for nearly tt month with an attack ot pancreatls, lmd been a patient at the Hospital over for a week, undergoing a surgical operation oil I‘ritlUy litorlling. It .was recognised, however, that his condition was most critical, and it was I felt that the success of the operation would he. doubtful. The death of Mr Wilson will come as something of a painful surprise to his friends, because he was only 35 years of age. and uppeered to We a own ot robust boalt 1. He* was unmarried, and a. native of Westmoreland. England, having spent some time ino Western Australia before be joined the New Zealand Police about ten years ago. He had been stationed in Greymouth about three years, hut none of his relatives reside in the Dominion.

A married couple were convicted oil 1m id ay, at tlio Magistrate's Court. Ciiristchureli ou charges of having sto leu clothes from various premises at New Brighton. Mr W.vvern Wilson. S. M., was on the Bench. The accused wore .Tames Watson Beatty, aged 4o years, and his wife. Florence Mary Beatty, aged 42 years. The Magistrate s-.i.l that the female had pleaded guilty and must he convicted. The hushand had pleaded not guilty and had said he knew nothing about the matter, lie was not to be believed, for he had observed the clothes and the state of the home. The tiling was too apparent. A witness had seen pegs in his pix-ket and he had used a handkerchief with another name on it. There was an enormous quantity of stolen clothes, three eopperfuls on one night, and all hud been .carried to Beatty’s house. Both act-used would he convicted of theft, and sentence would he adjourned until next day in order that the probation officer might prepare a report. The accused would remain in custudv.

Men’s twin'd caps 8s fid, stylish ,fur felt lints from ‘Jos (id. velours from 39s fid, denim’s from 7s lid, men’s pyjamas fro l’is Oil, rainproof coats fro CDs, boy’s {'arhadine trench coats from 37s fid. Also a line assortment of box suits, cashmere jin. hose, ties, etc at \Y. H. Stoj»forthas opposite AY. K. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Now is the time to buy your warm jersey or winter coat. All models and ready-to-wear bats are now to be sold regardless of coct at Schroeder and Co’s.—Advt. is sale Is. Last three days of sale commencing Friday, Sept. Ist. You can buy more for a shilling now than a shilling ever bought before. 20,000 articles worth from 2s to 60s now being cleared out at Is each. Look out for big price list to circulate through this newspaper Thursday. McGruer and Co Hokitika and Creymouth.—Advt.