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Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1922, Page 2

Tlio monthly mooting of tile Westland County C’otmcil takes place on Tuesday next. There wil be community singing at the Town Hall, commencing at 8..‘1f) o’clock, to-morrow niglit. On Saturday tlie Swimming; Club Community Singing book will lx? used at the Community Singing in the Town Hall. Goods for All Saints Bazaar opening on Tuesday will be on view tomorrow (Saturday) at Novelty Bazaar and A. Keller’s (baby’s outfits etc.), S. .T. Preston’s (plain and fancy goods). .Messrs O’Connell and Caliari, cabin-et-makers of Uevell St. are making a speciality at their factory opposite Messrs Schroder and Coy’s shop, of high class furniture in oak. These lines are of a specially attractive nature Full partifuars on application. The second award at the Hospital ball in connection with the best fancy costume was made to Mr J'. X. Robertson (Indian Chief) not to Mr W. O’Neill (Maori Chief) as stilted in yesterday’s report.

Superintendent McGrath of tins Dunedin police deportment, will retire on superannuation after forty-five years’ service on the 16th of next month Jlr McGrath, before being promoted to his present position in Dunedin, wa£ a detective there twenty five years ago. It is understood that Inspector Mnrsaek, of Napier (who was also connected with the detective branch of the department will he promoted to the rank of superintendent, and will take Mr McGrath's position in Dunedin.

The totara forests of the West Coast in the coastal area from Greymouth to Okarito, were the subject of an address to the Canterbury Philosophical Institute by Mr C. li. Foweraker on Monday night. He dealt mainly with the species known as the totnra of the flats, as distinguished from the mountain and other totnras. He described the general composition of totnra forests, and stated other species usually found in association with stands of the totnra of the flats. The two great enemies of natural regeneration lie said, were stock and fire, hut the process could he fostered. There were 127 notifications of infectious diseases in the CanterhuryWestland health district during August, the coastal ones being ('. inprised as follows: Westland, diphtheria 1; Buller, diphtheria 1; Inangnlitin. tuberculosis 1, pneumonia 1; Grey, diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. For the week ended on Monday tho notifications were:—Grey, diphtheria 1; North Canterbury, diphtheria -3, enteric 2. tuberculosis 5, puerperal septicaemia 2, pneumonia 1, hydatids 2; Ashburton, scarlet fever 2, puerperal septicaemia 1 ; South Canterbury, diphtheria 2, pneumonia 3. erysipelas I. The periodical conference of the Focal ■todies of Westland is fixed to be held at the Town Hall, Hokitika, at 7.30 o’clock on 27th September. Aiming matters to come lorward tor discussion is a proposal from the Mines Department to undertake a prospecting scheme in Westland at a cost of £l2l-1. This sum is intended to cover the employment of live men fur eight months and the equipping of the party with near. It is suggested by the Department that the local bodies should coinbine and find half the cost of the estimated expenditure, say £(>00. The, proposal is the outcome of a suggestion from the last meeting of the com ferenee, when the need for district prospecting was urged. For Children’s Hacking Cough. j Wiods’ Great peppermint Cur?. !

Mr Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands, has taken up his duties here during the week in succession to Mr Galbraith transferred to Southland. Saturday Night! That’s The Night! The usual dance is held in the Supremo Hall. Everyone assured of a good time. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. G-od music. Good doer. Admission Is.— Advt. In response to representations made for the ' restoration of the railway time-table between l?oss and Hokitika Mr Scddon, M.P., has been advised bv the Minister cl' ltailways that the existing time-table meets all requirements of the traffic at the present time. The Don Minister adds that there was no occasion to run any special goods trains on the line during the months of June and July. In reply to representations made In the Westland Chamber of Commerce with respect to the state of portion of the main south road beyond Mikonui, Mr G. A. Perry, Chairman, has received the following reply from Mr Scddon, M.P. : “Complaint re south road conveyed in your wire submitted to Minister as requested. Will send you the Ministerial reply as soon as possible.” “I do not want to convey the impression that we are likely to go on the, London or any other market for a loan in the near future,” explainj ed the Prime Minister when a loan 1 bill was introduced on Wednesday light in the House, authorisng a further four millions to be borrowed for hydro-elcetVc work, railways, telephone extension and Other public j works. Mr Massey went cn to say • that it probably would be necessary | for the Government to borrow-more I money during the recess, if Parha- ! mont met at the usual time, and it | might not he four millions. He hoped j it would be less. He did not expect to have to borrow during the present 1 calendar year, but possibly a loan might be required before March 31st, 1 although, he added, “T hope not. 1 ! would like to think that we shad ho able to without a further l®an for twelve months from the date of the last loan.”

There was a ere at crush at the Drill Shed hist night for the juvenile function following the Hospital Hail. There were scores of children’s lancy costumes, aiid also a crowd of interested adults present. The floor was fully occupied and every point of vantage was held by the sightseers. It was one of the largest gatherings seen in the hall. The proceedings were merry and bright all through the night. Several ladies and gentlemtu supplied music, and dancing, marching and games were the order of the proceedings. In the striking colors of the fancy costumes the scene was a very gay one, and altogether it. was a very animattd spectacle. With such a number of aspirants in fanev costume, the judges had a difficult' task in making their selection for the prizes. That of the best fancy costume for girls went to Miss M. McDonald in the character of “A Christmas Tree” which seemed to be quite outstanding. Several others wert pronounced pri7/>"’orth,v, nrd special prizes were awarded also to Misses Peggy Gilloolv, J. and I . Dowell, Cora Lynn and sisterb. Shadbolt, Helen Staveley. L. .'.veaii. (1. Conning and A. Preston, Among the hovs. Masters Kean Brothers “Charley Chaplin” and “The Kid ) and A. llarrowmun (“The Hooded Terror”) were declared equal first prize winners. The following were among others who received special prizes: Masters A. Sumner, F. Cutbush, Yarrall, F. Adamson, Diedrichs and another whose name could not he ascertained. The ladies’ committee provided a special feast for the children who did full justice to the repast. Still there remained ample for the adults, who enjoyed a dance subsequent to the juveniles winding up. The evening was voted a great success and the receipts delighted those responsible for the organisation of the hospital benefit. Misses Moore and Foster, the joint secretaries, with Mrs Breeze sour., chairwoman, were indefatigable in their attention to the visitors, and along with numerous helpers did everything possible for the pleasure and entertainment of all. Messrs Breeze and Thompson oooperated in the direction ot the darn*inn. while many ladies and gentlemen assisted in the supply of the music, all vicing in the pleasant task of adding to the all round success. Ihe Hospital Ball committee will meet on Monday night to adjust the accounts. It is too soon yet to determine the net financial result, but the management are hoping for a surplus when all cash returns are in of about This with the Government subsidy will mean a contribution of over to the Hospital building fund, a very satisfactory return indeed, and greatlv to the credit of all those who contributed to so splendid a result.

Now ia the time for spring cleaning Linoleums reduced, carpet runners all at reduced price now offering at Schroder and Co’s. It will pay you to see our stock.. You will save at least 4s in the £ by purchasing at Schroder’s.— Advt.

The “Sing Germ” is the only germ that “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help will allow to live in the wash house. Dee Bros. —Advt. , , Men’s tweed caps 8s 9d, stylish fur felt hats from 25s (id, .velours from 39s fid. denim’s from 7s lid. mens pyjamas fro 12s Gd, rainproof coats fro 60s, bov’s garhadine trench coats from 37s 6(1. Also a fine assortment of box suits, cashmere Jin. hose, ties, etc. at W. H. StopfortlPs opposite AV E. Williams, chemist.—Advt. Special value this week at McGruer’s. Ladies’ black and coloured moirettc underskirts 8s lid each, ladies’ double finger silk gloves in white, grey, black, fawn 7s (id pair, ladies’ black silk ankle hose 3s lid, 5s lid and 7s Gd pair We keep the prices down. McGruor’s, Hokitika and Grevmouth. —Advt. Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Novell St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7}d; heavy double white sheets 22s Gd per pair. Single l‘2s Gd. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay_ lor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. All classes of work done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods are unsatisfactory. Box 80, Hokitika.—Advt.