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Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1922, Page 2

Notice regarding a lost fitlo appears in this issue. The fishing season opens on tho Ist. October. Licenses to fish may be obtained on application to tho Westland Acclimatisation Foeietv,—Advf,

I The new lime kiln at Koiterangi is to be opened officially next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Value and quality arc strong features of Harley’s furniture. All or--1 ders are freight paid to your nearest 1 railway station.

The order of masses and services for St. Mary’s parish on Sunday next is: Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (opening of mission) 7 p.m.; Kanieri 8.30 a.m. (closing of mission); Arahura 10 a.m.

Dr. O’Brien, the well-known Christchurch speciaist, and an old West Const boy, will accompany Father Zurcher, and will be glad to meet old friends nt the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. —Advt.

Milk cart traffic is now permitted over the extension of Petersen’s road, Ilari Hari. The load is sufficiently advanced for the traffic to pass over it, and the convenience is a great boon to the suppliers, using the road. To-day a strong deputation is supporting the cause of the Boiler Gorge railway to the Government at Wellington. Mr Scddon M.P., is representing the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress League at the deputation in question. Father Zurcher, who is to speak at the Town Hall, on Sunday afternoon is the President of the Roman Catholic clergy Prohibition League of New York, and those desiring first hand information should not miss this opportunity of hearing this great man. Remember Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Questions invited. Collection.—Advt.

The economic gas copper is worth inspecting. A sample plant may he seen at Mr IV. H. . Shannon's, Revell Street. The copper is described as the cheapest and best style of plant on the market. Those wishing to reduce the fuel account as well as the drudgery of washing day, should inspect this latest economical invention for the conduct of most important household duties.

It is desired that all available returns in connection with the Robert Burns Memorial statue to be erected on Cass Square, might be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary, c/o P. 0. Box 64, Hokitika. without delay. It is proposed •shortly to put in the foundation for the statue which it is expected will be ready for unveiling by January. The site for the memorial is the corner plot adjacent to the Healey—Weld Street entrance, southwest corner of the Square. A plantation of heath and heather plants will be arranged for round the statue.

An interesting relic of Maori days lias been unearthed by -Mr Millie on bis farm at Peebles tsars the "Oamaru Mail”) in the shape of a large piece of greenstone, thirteen and ahalf inches long, three and a-lialf inches broad and one and a-half inches thick, and weighing about five pounds. Apparently it was being fashioned into (lie bead of an adzelike tool. It was well shaped and an edge was being put on it. Those who sneak with some authority say that it was most probably brought from the West Coast, as stone of its kind is unknown in the district. From a collector’s standpoint, the find is said to he of some value. Tiie Canterbury Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Minister of Public Works asking if dairy produce could be carried through the Arthur’s Pas* tunnel, and a reply has been received that the Department can arrange to take butter through the tunnel on Saturdays, provided the load, including trucks, is limited to 16 tons, and that trucks are at the store at Otira by 11.30 a.m. The dairy companies will themselves need to arrange with the Railway Department for permission to run the railway trucks through the tunnel and to deliver the trucks at Otira store. TK> Minister adds: “The piesent drought in Canterbury is making us very short of power at Otira, and we will find difficulty in even taking this much at present, but as I have already promised to take the dairy produce through tlie tunnel, I will do my best to carry out tlie above arrangement.”

In the House, Mr Holland, referring to the Westport harbour, said that it present they bad not an engineer there, but only a manager. He suggested that there should be a marine engineer in charge of the harbour. The time bad also come when there should he local administration. At present the people had no voice in the administration of their harbour. He knew the harbour was something more than a local concern, hut local administration would be far more effective than administration from Wellington, provided .always that experts were appointed in connexion therewith. Tlie Hon. G. J. Anderson Minister of Marine in reply, said he could not agree with Mr Holland. The Board was at present under the district engineer of the Public Works Department, who would look after all the necessary engineering work. In addition there was a very capable manager. He understood the harbour was not a very difficult one, so long as tlie work was kept going. The Government bad incurred a heavy responsibility in taking over the control, and there could he no reason for again so quickly reverting to local control. He thought the present management would lie very successful, and lie believed that in a short time they would he able to reduce the dues. Previously under local control, the staff employed was altogether too great for the work that was being done.

Wo have landed a consignment of 100 cases of Stunner apples (400) casts) price 12s Od per case. Paterson Michel and (Jo. Ltd.—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 7pi; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s 6d. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for 0. Tny. 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 86, Hokitika.—Advt. 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 yard. Men’s sox Is 6d per pair. Forfar 2s per yard. New millinery all rparked at very modsmto price Advt,

Mr Sodden M.P. represented the Westland Electric Power Board at the Power Boards Conference in Wellington this week.

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. Good music. Good floor. Admission Is.— Advt.

The following will represent the Marist School team versus State School on Saturday morning at 10.30 o’clock: Davidson, Hughes (2), Stopforth (2), Warren (2), Richardson, Stuart, Dicdriclis, Lincoln, Hawkins.

, 'Tile Grey “Star” says : —Who is to he the Labour candidate for Grey ? Rumour has it that Mr James O’Brien will not contest the seat on this occasion, and that the selected candidate may he Mr Mark Fagan of Reefton. He is a union secretary, and is understood to have “moderate” tendencies.

' From Kellers Hotel door at Hokitika to Cathedral Square Christchurch in 7} hours, comfortable smooth riding is a pleasant experience. This was the time occupied in the journey home from Hokitika to Christchurch yesterday of His Honor, Mr Justice Adams and

party who speak in terms of high praise of the running ability of Clements Ltd. motor car. Big Six Studebaker in which the journey was made.

The Native Minister informed Mr Soddon that the Native Trustee’s proposals for legislation in respect to Greymouth Native leases had been submitted to the law drafting office to prepare a Bill. When this had come before Cabinet and was approved he would be jrleased to let local bodies interested have full details of the proposals.

The infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the CanterburyWest Coast Health district during the week ended noon last Monday totalled 13, as follows:—lnangahua : Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 3, diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 1. puerperal septicaemia 1. Ashburton: Scarlet fever 1, South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 1.

Another of the early band of pioneers crossed the Great Divide in the person of Mrs Harrison, who passed away at her home on the Kumara Beach Road yesterday morning. She was 78 years of age, and had been a resident of Kumara for over 40 years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Ellery, of Karoro, Greymouth, and Mrs Moore of Wellington, and a son,'Mr Robert Harrison, a school teacher in the Nelso ndistrict.

The death occurred at Reefton of Mr Wm Pascoe. after a long illness at the age of OS years. A native of Cornwall, deceased was engaged in farming at Sprevdon, Canterbury, and later entered the coal industry, at Inangahua. where be purchased, along with Mr V. Alburn, the colliery of Mr H. Griggs, at M.errijigs, and they conducted it since. Besides a widow, he leaves a son, Mr L. Pascoe, of Reefton. and two daughters, Mesdanies D. Woods (Reefton), and I. J. Thompson ("Bay of Plenty).

Mr Rosenberg, wishes to announce to the Hokitika public that he has just imported a new Super Six Hudson motor car and will be pleased to undertake tours to any part of the district The car is complete with all the latest conveniences and is recognised as the most comfortable of all touring cars. Ring Central Hotel, 205., and your order will be promptly attended to. Mr Rosenborg has been driving cars on the Buller Gorge for the last 8 years—Advf. “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help means better times for housewives and better business for us.