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Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1922, Page 2

i Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for September must be paid before -1 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount. j Mr “Pussyfoot” Johnston is coining to the Coast this week and will speakin the Opera House, Hokitika next | Friday evening.-—Advt. The* Arahura Football team who won the seven-aside junior cup are to he entertained at a grand hall at Tai- : rca Hall on Wednesday evening. Very '■ complete arrangements are* heijng made for a successful gathering.

Airs S. Kortegnst notifies that her well-known business lms been taken over by her two sons and in thanking patrons for past support asks for a continuonec of the valued patronage for the new management.

In connection with the* AYosthind A. pind P. Association Calf-Rearing Clubs the undermentioned schools to elate are represented :—Waitahi School 7 entries; Upper Kokntnhi. 4 entries; Ruatapu, 3 entries; Ross, 1 entry.

The rain of Thursday and Friday was extremely heavy, but it cleared on Saturday, though there were xovcin! showers. The- river was in heavy flood and Kokatahi rood was inundated on Saturday to a depth of two feet in places.

You call he confident that when you hang Harley’s Alndrns Curtains the colours will remain the same*. They are designed in a variety of shades Tilt, exceptional large selection of designs give a wide range of choice. Harley and Co. House Furnishers, Grcymouth. «

“ Snap Shots ” concluded their season on Saturday night in the presence of a good audience. The company is a merry and bright one, and every item found favour with a pleased audience. All the items were well produced, and the entertainment sparkled with many good numbers. When the Fire Brigade assembled at the station on Saturday night after the fire alarm Supt Braddon complimented members on their vary fine '.turnout. Luckily Itheir services were, not required to. any extent, but it would have been serious if the fire lr.(d broken out a couple of hours biter. The question of the fire alnnn in the east of Sale Street section was referred to by Foreman Williams, and it was resolved to make enquiries with a view to having an improvement made for giving the alarm in that area there being no direct telephone connection with the fire station at present. Call along to “The Rendezvous, ltevell St. and enjoy the finest icecream in N.Z. Please note “‘The Rendezvous” is under the saint management as ‘ The Rivoli,” hut the propriestors decided to change the name of the Ice Cream parlour to .allow their patrons to understand that ice creams are not served in premises stocked with vegetables of all descriptions, as was likely to he understood while the two businesses held the same name. “The Rendezvous” is situated directly opposite “The- Ri-voli.”-—Advt.

The high flood on Friday night in the Little Waitaha river is reported to have done some damage to the south approach of the Kakapotahi bridge lately constructed by the County Council. The river was very high during the night, the Hood waters being within <i few inches of the bridge and stringers. The point attacked was protected lately with stone-facing, hut the flood undermined the work, and further eroded the hank, displacing the sill of the bridge. Temporary repairs wore effected on Saturday to permit vehicle traffic crossing the bridge, and more permanent week in the way' of future protection will now he done.

The firebell at No 1 station rang out an alarm on Saturday night at 10.35 o’clock. The scenei of the outbreak was Renton and Go’s general ironmongery store. Luckily the flnm'e.s were seen when in an incipient stage through a window facing the Red Lion Hotel, and the alarm being at once -given, a few buckets oi wat-ur got the blaze under, access being made through the side window. The performance at Princess Theatre had justconcluded and in a brief space Hamilton Street was filled with people, while the Fire Brigade under Supt Braddon and Deputy Supt Davidson were present in full force, a line of hose being ran nut very promptly, hut luckily tin* water was not- required. The outbreak 1 was in the eastowi section of the shop in a barrel where the sweepings are* gathered. AA hcil the shop closed at 9 o’clock everything was apparently safe. It was extremely lucky that the flames were discovered so quickly, as quite adjacent to the outbreak there was ft large quantity of straw used for packing, while tlere was n. large stock of oils c>in close proximity. The damage done was of a, very nominal nature, thanks to ihe prompt alarm. The Fire Brigade had oho of the largest parades practically every member being present. A couple of those assisting iad their hands cut by glass v.-u-n getting through the window, which had to he broken to enable an entrance to be quickly made.

Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Rovell St. Our values are light. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7Jd; 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 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.

The man who requires a good rainproof overcoat-, should call at once and inspect my stock. The prices „are from 39s to 150 s. Boys from 37s 6d. Also special line of Afcn’s Oil Goats, guaranteed rainproof for 905., nt AV. IT. Stopfqrth’s opposite AV ,E. Williams phemist.—Advt. Denendnhle worm remedy—AVADE’S WOT Af FTGS Children like them.

Less labour and infinitely hotter results. Those are the* benefits of using Tan-el for polishing floors, furnitfir* mid lfftthor goortfii^AiM.

Dr J. A. Doctor, now of Fentherston, is on a visit to the district, spending the week hereabouts. A reward of •£/) is offered for information leading to conviction of the person who turned on the water at the swimming bath without authority. Cheering News! Ford reductions in Motor Vehicles, Cars and Trucks. Five seater Ford, with electric lights, Al7B, f.oh. Wellington, one ton truck £2OB Mairk Sprot and Co., Vireymouth, West Coast Selling Agents.—Advt.

The following West Coast boys have won Lady Godlcy Cups for marksmanship among cadets:—J. ■ Fleming (Grey), A. Thompson (Hokitika), W. Duncan (Westport), and F. Fowler (Reefton). The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place to-morrow afternoon. The proposed motor by law will he considered in further ' detail prior to being adopted as a special order for district enforcement. Mr J. Keeating, of Blackball, has been elected as the IV est Coajst executive member of the Engine Drivers, Firemen and Cleaners’ Association. He was opposed by Mr W. Robb, of Grevmouth, the voting being Keating 08, Robb 31. The ladies committee operating in regard to Paddy’s Market for the funds of the Beautifying Society, are busy row preparing for the important event which is fixed, for Saturday, 4th. November. The location will he Cass Square, and a novel programme of entertainment will be conducted during the afternoon.

Under the auspice* of the Westland A. and P. Association, Major Stafford M.R.C.V.S. of. the Department of Agriculture, Christchurch i« visiting, the Coast and is lecturing as advertised in this issue. Farmers should not miss this opportunity of attending these lectures. At the conclusion of the lectures Major Stafford will reply •to questions relative to Stock that farmers arc desirous of receiving information upon.

In the House on Friday, Mr Scddon asked where the: State School of Forestry was to be established. He said there was £3(XX) on the estimates last year, , hut no item this year. He did not urge the Minister to spend money unnecessarily, but the Director ol Forestry had recommended that such a school should he established and there was a general impression in the South that the school should be established in Canterbury, preferably ill conjunction with Canterbury College. Sir Heaton Rhodes said they - must economise, therefore the item was cut off tliis year’s estimates. No decision had yet been arrived at as to where the school would be located. We sell Fold Vehicles and demonstrate what we sell. Our F'ord Car did the Nelson trip and back a fortnight ago without trouble of any kind It did over 600 miles for the week. Since then tho little “bus” has done the South Westland trip to Wataroa (within 30 miles of Waibo Glacier), over rivers, and the unco-famous but now difficult road between Ross and Ferguson’s, nearly another 300 miles. The latter journey was without a trouble of any kind, not even a puncture, and driven .all the way by the mail who first brought the Fold to the West Coast, and who still sticks to F’ord cars and troucks. If you are interested, let’s talk to you about the new prices and renditions. Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd. Grey mouth, selling agents—Advt.

WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants. 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.