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Hokitika Guardian, 18 September 1922, Page 2

TJho monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow night.

A meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will he held at- 7.30 o’clock this evening. Included in the business will he the appointment of a caretaker for the hatchery.

Mr P. Cohen who has been in charge of the Roefton the New Zealand Clothing Factory for some years past, has received notice of transference to tho Christchurch branch. His assistant, Mr A. Hoy,, takes up the position of assistant at the Hokitika branch of the H.U. firm.

Reports of good returns from the Riniu dredge, continue to find their way mbnut the community. The last return was said to ho in the vicinity of seven hundred ounces of go Id. The value would he in the region of £3OOO and the period of working about twelve days. Satisfaction continues to be expressed at the payable results being won.

The Lyttelton Times says:—“An industrial exhibition to commemorate the Westland jubilee is proposed tor 1024, at Hokitika. -Mr P. R. Climie, organiser of the Canterbury Progress League, mentioned this fait to the executive of the Dominion Industrial Exhibition. Mr Climie said that Mr D. J. Evans, honorary secretary, of the movement to conduct the exhibition, proposed visiting Christchurch about September 21. It was decided that members of the executive should meet Mr Evans and discuss with him tentative proposals for the suggested Hokitika exhibition. Mr R. Wild will also attend the meeting.

A painful and serious accident occurred to Mrs G. B. Shepherd of Bui lor Road, Roefton, on Thursday, says the Inuiignhua Times. It appears that .Mrs Shepherd had gone to h-rig clothes from a line erected in one el her paddocks, and while in the act ol doiim this was suddenly rushed by « cow and hurled to the ground, and severely gored, the animal’s horn >nUicting an ugly wound which required six stitches. Mrs Shepherd had a miraculous escape from fatal injury, as the event was unnoticed by anybody, flic lady eventually frightening tlie animal off. *

At the last meeting of tlie Canterl lu rv Chamber of Commerce the district traffic manager of railways, Christchurch, wrote, in reply to a letter asking for the probable through cliar'es to the West Coast, stating that "a definite decision could not be given at present, hut should the existing tariff lie in operation "hen the through traffic was commenced the charges would be computed at these rates on a mileage basis. It was decided to write to the General Manager „f Railways calling attention to the advisability of fixing a through iatc to the Coast from Lyttelton ; also to write V.) the Minister of I’ubhc M asking when the tunnel tumid opened for the transit of produce.

There "ill l>e community singing at the Town Hall on Saturday night next It will he the wind up of the series of sing-song benefits for the Beautifying Society. The sporting bodies are being invited to extend their patronage ns it is hoped to raise a special amount to assist, in doing stone draining on the Eastern half of Cass Square so as to have the ground in improved order foi hockey and football next winter. Mr AV. Joyce will organise tlie orchestra for next Saturday night, and the ladies of the Hockey Club have been invited to form the chorus to lead in several numbers which were prepared for the late concert. The evening should prove a great success. The concert is to begin at 8.30 o’clock punctually.

There will be general regret felt I throughout the district at the news of the death early on Sunday morning at “Westland Hospital of Mrs Ferguson. ! wife of Mr S. G. Ferguson, the well- ; known settler of Fergusons. The dcj ceased had l>een suffering for some i time past and it was known her condition has been very serious for some days. Deceased was a native of Otago and 60 years of age. Travellers south with all have pleasant recollections of I Mrs Ferguson who made everybody wel. ; come at the well-known hostelry on the South road. Deceased leaves a husband and family of two (one daughter. Airs P. Renton, of Hokitika and one son Mr George Ferguson of Fergusons). The funeral takes place to Hokitika re-me \ tery to-morrow afternoon. j Splendid lot of calico, are now sel- : ling at much below former prices, bought at a big discount at Schroder and Co’s. Crepes from Is 6d per yard. Men’s sox Is 6d per pair. Forfar 2s ! per yard. New millinery nil marked at ' very moderate price at Schroder’s. — | Advt. Don’t forget to call at Paterson and

'Lloyd's (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Revell St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7 pi; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s 6d. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay. lor and Go., 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. for Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Ore it peppermint Pure,

Grand and common jurors summoned to attend at Hokitika on. "Wednesday next are notified that they are not required until 10 a.m. on Monday next 25th. jnst.

Dr Wylie, who resigned from the Department of Health recently, left by the Maungantii on Tuesday on a visit to the United States. Ho will return to New Zealand in a few months.

A reserved judgment has been delivered by Air Justice Adams, in a case brought John Watson (Mr F. D. Snrgnt), against the Grey County Council (Mr IV. J. Joyce), to quash by-laws of the Grey County Council. Tice case was heard at last Supreme Court sessions there. The judgment states the by-law was a vexatious one. An order would he made quashing the first clause of Part 11 of tlie by-law. Costs £5 were to l>e paid by the defendants.

Just arrived, our third lot of spring and summer millinery, new summer frocks, foulards, ratines, and voiles. These are marked at very moderate price. We have also on show splendid lot of linoleums, carpet runners, mattingsr hearth and door mats at much below usual price for spring cleaning or complete furnishing. Inspection cordially invited. Schroder and Co. . Advt. ' Eggs are at their lowest price. Now’s the time to “put down” a plentiful sunniv for future use. Use SHARLAND’S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. Effective, clean, economi cal. Men’s tweed caps Bs'9d, stylish fur felt hats from 25s Gd, velours from 39s Gd, denim’s from 7s lid, men’s pyjamas fro 12s 6d, rainproof coats fro 60s, hoy’s garbadine trench coats from 37s Gd. Also a fine assortment of box suits, cashmere Jin. hose, ties, cite at W. H. Stopfortli’S opposite W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.