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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1922, Page 2

I uere will lie a working hoc on the Bowling Club’s green on Saturday, afternoon, when all members able to attend will be welcome. If its value and quality you want in your home furniture, it will pay you to order one of Harley’s Grcyinonth solid oak bedroom suites at £2O. The money you will save is woiide'rful and the firm stick everything required in the home. The 'I imam to Christchurch cycle road race takes place r.n Saturday next. P. O’Shea and ]•’. .]. Shnklors are on the scratch mark while A. T. George (Hokitika) is on the next mark with throe others, 17 minutes. The linndiUips range up to 00 minutes.

The Popular Girl competition at | Wksstport was brought to a successful ! conclusion on Friday last, and resulti ed :-—Licensed Victuallldrs 'candidate, j Alisas Simpson Ist with 9.452 votes; i Hockey candidate. Miss Carr. 2nd., 9222 votes; Shops candidate, Miss Ahern, 3rd. 0120 votes; Railway candidate*, Miss Champion, 4th, 2979 ' votes; Surfers’ candidate, Mis s Ryan sth. 2700 votes; Rughv candidate. Miss Griffiths, oth, 2022 votes. The j total, amount reobived amounted to j £BOS. j During the week ended noon on i Monday 17 oases of infectious and oilier I notifiable diseases were reported in the !I‘a n t erbu ry- West Coast Health Dis-

trict as follows;—North Canterbury Seal let fever. .( ; diphtheria 3; tuberculosis 1; puctpcral septicaemia. 1; pneumonia. 1. Ashburton: Scarlet fever 2; erysipelas 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 3; tuberculosis 1.

The “Lyttelton Times’’ reports: Very deceptive in weight and ling,

the counterfeit florins now in circulni tion in tho city can lie e'.'sily detected by tlieir creasy feel, and the fact ; that they discolour tbe finders, as tbe metal rubs off easily. The florins, on being rubbed, have the feel of silver paper when pressed over a penny. Linotype metal has been used in casting the florins from plaster of Paris moulds taken from real coins. Consc--1 fluently the imitation is easily detected, as regards the design, which comes lont very sharply for a counterfeit, and the coins are bright and shiny. Foreigners in the North Island are suspected of circulating the coins. Some time ago counterfeit half-crowns were circulated. Eggs urn at their lowest price. Ni"v'« | the time tp “put down” a plentiful ; supple for futiire use. Pse SHAR.; b.ANTVS I<MoA'* Ft RANT) RGfl PRR, ; inie^L

The Arahura Dairy Factory which has li'cen undergoing repairs, will rcopon oil Saturday next.

Messrs W. McKay and Son notify the arrival of their new season’s Henderson hats, of which they invite inspection.

The usual weekly tournament and dance will he held at St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening at S o’clock. Good prizes and supper provided.—Advt.

All members of the Kiwi Senior and Junior Football Club are requested to attend a meeting at the Kiwi Shed this evening at 7 o’clock sharp. Business important.—Advt.

A very old and respected Buller resident, Mrs Elen Kelly, died on Sunday. Deceased, who had resided for many years at Westport, leaves a grown up family.

The concert in the Public Hall, Knnieri to-night in aid of the Convent School„should attract a large attendance. A capital programme has been arranged, which includes a number of items by the scholars. A hall will he held afterwards. A ear leaves the Convent corner at 7.15 p.m.

One of Clements Motors btd. mail ears, a seven seater Stndebaker, pushed furthest south on Monday, getting as far as Karangnrua on its own power in crossing all the riveps. The return journey was also safely accomplished in good time, the mail being picked up at Welieka on the return journey.

The West Coast Rugby Union met last evening. The application of M. Dando for readmission to Rugby Code from League was received and referred to the Ke;v Zealand Union. In accordance with notice of motion Mr Jardin moved that players must reside in the district for fourteen days before being eligible to play in club matches and that the previous rule he rescinded, this to also apply to players from Sub-union 'districts. This was seconded by Mr Collins and carried. The matter of creating a Reddon Shield for the money collected for the recent tour to Nelson was left over till next meeting,

Mr A. George, the local cyclist, who competed in the South Island Championship Road race of 36 miles at Southbrielge on Saturday last had the misfortune to get- a had spill caused through his front wheel striking a deep rut and resulting in his getting badly bruised and his hip and shoulder slightly injured. Geeirge had rielden over 20 miles of the distance and at the time of the spill was putting up fastest time anel only had four men to pass to win the race. Private word has been received from Mr Goorgo to-day stating that he is still very still anel bruised hut intends te> represent the Coast in the Tiinaru to Chrlste lliirch race next Saturday.

The funeral of the late Mrs S. G. Ferguson of Sooth Westland took place yesterday afternoon aiid was very largely attended by relatives and * friends front all parts of the district , particularly from >:he southern district. The atteiidnilcV testified to the wide esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those present was the Mayor- of Hokitika (Mr G. A. Perry), and the County Chairman of Westland (Mr W. Jeffries), as also several members of the local bodies. The Rovd A. C. Purehas conducted the service at All Saints’ Church and also at the graveside. Several wreaths were deposited on the grave, including tributes from near friends, the local bodies and others. Many expressions of deep regret were to be heard on all sides at the deatli of one who was so universally beloved and respected by all travellers up and down thu south Tdiul. The death of Mr Win. Wilson of Camerons t..jk place on Monday evening. Deceased was 90 years of age in August last, and was horn in Fifeshire, Scotland. He came to Camerons, 50 years ago and had resided there ever since. His wife pre-deceased him 12 months ago. and lie leaves a family of three daughters (Mesdames Greengrass Camerons; Montague, Chesterfield; and Miss Wilson, Camerons, who attended her father and conducted the home). The three sons are Messrs Gardiner Wilson (Grcyniouth), Ernest Wilson (Karoro). and 'William 'Wilson (Camerons), Two sons (Arthur and Allen) made the supremo sacrifice on Gallipoli. and another George, who .served during the Boer War. was killed by a I boiler explosion at.Kulliara Junction.

Ihe following prices will give our readers a good idea of the downward trend ot prices at Glasson’s ■ warehouse. Christchurch. Men's all wool suits to measure, made under the firm’s usual guarantee of satisfaction, or money refunded, are now 7!)s fid. 89s Cd, 95 s, Kids, to 7 gns. Boys’ tweed sports suits, all sizes. 28s 6d. 39s 6d, tos. Boy’s all wool tweed suits with et.xra trousers free, 39s fid. Navy all wool serge, fine rib, indigo dye. 10s 9d. 15s fid. 17s fid, 21s per yard. Any length cut. Men’s strong saddler tweed trousers, 19s lid, 255. 27s fid. Men’s felt hats, 10s 9d, 15s (J.l. 17s (ifl. The well-known Borsalino lints 23s (id, retail price 355. AM shades at Glasson’s Warehouse. 90 Lichfield fst. Cliristehureli.—Advt.

Men’s tweed caps 8s 9d, stylish fur felt hats from 25s fid, velours from 39s fid, denim’s from 7s lid, men’s pyjamas fro 12s fid, rainproof coats fro 00s, hoy’s garbadine trench coats from 37s fid. Also a fine assortment of box suits, cashmere Jin. hose, ties, etc. at W. H. Stopforth’S opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt. A sure and pleasant specific for removing worms is Wade’s Worm Figs. —Advt .