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Hokitika Guardian, 11 September 1922, Page 2

An important meeting of the United Football Club is called for this evening at 7..10 o'clock.

The meeting of the Hospital Ball Committee arranged fnr this evening has l>ecn postponed until Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.

The Government offices throughout New Zealand will be closed on Monday 25th September, in celejiratioll of the fifteenth ,anniversary of tbe day on which the Colony of Now Zealand was created -a Dominion.

Study these! Tbey’lw 10 to 20 par cent lower priced than tcj-chiy’s ruling prices: Men’s 10-ounce denims 9s (it, best M.osgiol sox Is lid, nun’s drill working shirts 7s (id, men’s fancy band shirts from (is lid, men’s sac suits from 72s Gd. at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, tbe value spot.—Advt. Tile death took place oil Saturday evening of Mrs MeTaggnrt, wife of Mr W. MeTaggnrt of Runnnga. Doe'ased was (55 years of age, and a. native of Motherwell. .Scotland. The deceased lenvg.s a husband and a grown-up family o! seven daughters an-! four sons to mourn her loss. The daughters are: Mrs Campbell, Reefton i Mrs Da lido, Rotherham ; Mrs Doyle, Ngakawau ; Mrs Dunn, Barrvtown ; Mrs Kenuodey, Runanga ; Mrs Sjiitalird, Tinwald; and .Miss’ Annie MeTaggnrt, who is at present at home. Tiio soils arc, Janus, of Mothven ; and Robert, William, and John, now of Runnnga.

The many friends of Mr Alfred I honias Duncan, late railway contractor, of Reefton, will regret to hear that he passed away on Saturday owning '.it his residence, Church street. Reefton. Tbe deo’used was a popular citizen of Reefton, and took keen interest in tbe Reefton Rifle Club, and was also well known in Westland and Westport. For some time be bad not enjoyed good health, lie was a native of Hokitika, 53 years of age. and leaves a widow and lour children: Miss Cilia Duncan teacher "t Cnniaduil School); Miss Madge Duncan teacher at Black’s Point •School), Mr Morris Duncan (of Reefton Post Office) and Master Percy Duncan, who is at school. D.ceas il leaves two brothers and six sisters, uho will have genqral sympathy in their bereavement.

There was a fair attendance at the Town Hall on Saturday night for tbe Community Singing organised as a benefit for the Hokitika Beautifying Association. Miss Daly, assisted by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons, played tbe accompaniments, and Mr Aldridge was tl e song-leader. The singing was entered into heartily, and novelties were introduced with bumming and whistling effects. Those taking part bad a very enjoyable hour or so. Those assisting with tlie musical direction were specially thanked for their help, having been pressed into service at the last moment. Tbe receipts for tbe evening were £3 10s. It was announced that the Sing-Song on the 23rd inst would be the last of tbe scries, and it was hoped to have tbe patronage of the Sports Clubs, as it was intended to devote the proceeds to tbe improvement of tbe eastern playing field on Cass Square, by tbe provision of stone drains where required. On Saturday night a trial of longdistance telephony with South Westlaud was tried experimentally. Some changes ill tbe control of the telephone south of Wniho Gorge are to b‘ introduced shortly. and Mr Jeffries, County Chairman, was invited to speak to residents in the far south. Con versa tinns were held with Okuru .’•.ml Huhuka, .upwards of 200 miles distant, while later lluhukn and Grevmouth were in conversation, a distance of about 235 miles. The trial was held under fairly favourable conditions, though several wayside tele-' plumes were “ in,” which affected tbe carrying capacity of tbe voices over the long distance. It is intended in tbe near future to metallic-circuit tbe telephone system between Hokitika and llari Hari, which will he of special benefit to tbe stations along tbe route, and will also improve tbe carrying capacity of the line for stations south. A proposal is to be put before tbe local body shortly in legat'd to tho control of tbe telephone line south of Wniho Gorge, whereby that system will become the property of the local body, anil be administered by tbe County Council on conditions to be formulated and submitted later to tbe Council.

The inc ident of tbe “ Better ’Ole ” cm tbe battlefield can be recalled today, when it comes to a question of whence tbe best values fin clothing, nercory. lints and footwear exists. Thousands of people agree that there is no better store than tbe "H. 8.” for the goods mentioned. It is well known that goods of quality can he bought from the "lLll.” ,at lower i prices than even the poor-quality goods • offered for sale daily. Study our prices, the quality of our goods, and purchase from the store that gives the ! right return for your money.—N.Z. j Clothing Factorv, tbe value spot.— Advt. j

Men’s tweed caps 8s 9d, stylish fur folt lints from 25s (id, velours from ■‘lDs (id, denim’s from 7s lid, men’s pyjamas fro 12s (id, rainproof coats fro 60s, boy’s gnrhadine trench conls from 37s Od. Also a fine assortment of box suits, cashmere Jin. hose, ties, eitc at W. H. Stopforth'fo opposite W. K, Williams, chemist.-,—Advt. NOW! Egg preserving time, T'so fßhnr)npcj’s “Moa” Brand Egg Pro, sorvativc, Eggs keep fresh for ngc-s, No mess, no unpleasant flavour imparted, Bottla (' W! 20 ('OK'lll

Gas accounts must be paid forthwith to secure discount.

A notice in connection with the December examinations of the University of New Zealand appears in this issue.

At the .Magistrate's Court this morning before -Mr A. E. Benjamin, J.P., a first offender found drunk on Saturday night, was convicted and fined ss.

It is commonly said if the feet are cold, one feels cold all over. It ctut also be said If the feet are uncomfortable, with bad-fittihg footwear, the whole person is uncomfortable, liemedy this uncomfort by being properly shod in “ H. 8.” footwear. For all classes of ladies, gents and juvenile boots and shoes, also workers’ strong boots go to the N.Z. Clothing Factory —the value spot.—Advt.

At the close of the exciting lootball match on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon, Mr F. McGregor, President of the Westland Sub-Union, took occasion to present the United Chib the Breeze Shield, won bv the Club as the Senior Division winners. In doing so, Mr McGregor congratulated the Uniteds on playing a splendid uphill game all through the season, remarking thp win was well deserved. He added it was open for the' two clubs, as runners up to the Uniteds, to challenge tile holders of the shie'd to further games, and the trophy would ultimately rest for the season with the filial whiiierS. Mr McMnnnaway, on behalf of the Uniteds, received the sillied, and thanked Mr McGregor for his complimentary remarks, and the donor of the shield for the handsome trophy. Hearty cheers ware, given for Mr Breeze and the winners.

During the week-end. a representative of the Guardian had the opportnnitv of passing over portion of the main south road,* and in particular the portion between Ross and Granite Creek, near Fergusons. There can be no doubt about the state of the road, which is in a very had state. it is more than a menace to motor car traffic. It is a positive harrier. Rough repairs with large me'al arc in hand, and will provide a foundation in the tniihy soft places; but if the road is to be in fair order for the summer season’s traffic, very extensive repairs will be required. The damage is occasioned by heavy timber traffic from a sawmill at Granite Creek, the timber being taken by lorry to Ross. The road beyond the mill site is in very fair order, and it is certainly a matter for the authorities to see that the damaged part is brought into similar condition, or the loss and inconvenience to the district further south will be serious. Another urgent matter calling for attention are the bridges on the main south road gonerj,Uv. The weight passing over these is limited to five tons, which is a bar to the lorry traffic necessary to carry supplies and commodities sotiLh. and t brine cut the dairy produce from the district. The expenditure which will be involved to do all this will be , considerable, but the industrial activities of the district will quite warrant it, and the management of the various factories, combined with the local authorities, should tak' concerted action in agitating for the attention 10qtlired, or a serious accident at any time might result in the interruption of all traffic by the collapse <T one or more of the bridges—the carrying capacity of which arc limited to five tons.

Don’t- forget to call at Paterson and ■Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Revcll St. Our values are right. All colours ih Jap crepes Is ; heavy double white sheets 25s (kl pet pair. Single 12s 6(1. An inspection will convince you that our prices tire beyond comparison. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., Expert Dyers and Drj French Cleaners. All classes of work dono. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods are unsatisfactory. Box 86, Hokitika.-—Advt. “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help means better times for housewives and better business for us.

Splendid lot of calico, are now selling at much below former prices, bought at a big discount at Schroder and Go’s. Crepes from Is 6d per void. Men’s sox Is fid per pair. Forfar 2s per yard. New millinery all marked at very moderate price at Schroder’s. — Advt.