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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1922, Page 2

It seems to lie generally expected that the session of Parliament will end about the first Saturday in November. .

“The matter is before Cabinet now,” replied the I’bstinaster-Genural, when asked for a definite statement about the* prospects of a reduction in postal and telegraphic, charges. C lements Motors Ltd., are running cars to the Greymouth Trotting Cluh’s meeting on Saturday and Monday. Cars will leave Hokitika at 9.30 a.m., returning at 7 p.m. Fares 10s return. Book seats at garage.—Advt. Advice has been received of the death of Mr ,1. A. Sligo at Dunedin. Deceased was well-known oil the AA’est Const in connexion with fhe dredging boom 20 years ago. He was also a voiy keen trotting man and bred the winner Alpha H.. of the fitst New Zealand Futurity Stakes wliih was decided at Greymouth ill 1905.

Saturday Night! That’s, The Night! The usual dance is held in the Supreme Hall. Everyone assured of a good time. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Good music. Good floor. Admission Is.— Advt.

'file marriage was solemnised at St .John’s Presbyterian Church. Greymouth, on AA’ednesday evening, the contracting parties being Miss AA’inifred Agues Dcbenlinin. daughter of Air ami Mrs Debenhain, of Puketalii St., and Mr Albert Clarence AA'ood, of the Customs Department, Greymouth. Rev T. N. Cuttle officiated, and later the happy couple left for Hokitika on route lo Christchurch, on their lioney-

There was an interesting moment when the House met on AA’ednesday and Mr A’igor Brown,'member for Napier, entered the Chamber. His colleagues closely watched to see if lie would follow the logical consequences of recent developments and take his sent on the Government side. After a brief glance at liis old sent in the front Opposition benches Mr Brown crossed to the Government quarters, where behind the Ministerial seats a place was willingly allocated to him.

j The loss suffered by the , Anglican Church in the deaths of Archdeacon : Harper and Archdeacon Stocker was ! referred to l>v Archbishop .Julius ill his j address at the opening of the Synod J at Christchurch on Sunday. Archdea- | con Harper, had retired from active service some years ago, lnjt his inter* I est in the Church of New Zealand esj peeially in the Archdeaconry of Tifnj aru and AVestlnnd. was maintained till the end. Archdeacon Stocker was at ; one time Archdeacon of Invercargill and in early days vicr of Lincoln and , Akaroa.

Don’t leave it too lute by neglecting to inspect Soli roil or anil Co’s beautiful slock of carpets, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, lace curtains, art curtains, and linoleums. Now is the time to make your selection. Special inducements are now offering at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

TAN-OL does much and costs little. Renovates leather, shines tan shoes, polishes furniture, ' brightens floorcloth. Quick, easy and economical. Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd's (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Itevell St. Our values are right. AH oolours in Jap crepes Is 7}d; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s 6il. 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 clashes of work done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods are unsatisfactory. Bqs? 8(3, Hokitika.—Advt. Recommended by the medical pr;p fusion, gPMAPPa. •"

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. announce full particulars in lliis issue of their cattle sales, at Wataroa on Thursday, Oct. 26th, at 11 a.m. and at Bold Hoad yards on Saturday, Oct. 28th

Hon. Coates, Postmaster General, has advised Mr Seddon that it is expected tlie continuous telephone system will come into operation at Griymouth almost immediately:

Cheering News! Ford reductions in Motor A’chiclos, Cars and Trucks. I<ive seater Ford, with electric lights, Eire, f.ob. Wellington, one ton truck £2OB Majrk Sprot sqnd Co.. 'Gre.ymiouth, AA’est Coast Selling Agents;—Advt-. Messrs Price Hamer of Ahaui'a, atid Ml- G. A. Perry of Hokitika httvfe been appointed to the Advisory Board to rPpol't 'on the Coast io respect to returnud soldier farmers who are experiencing a difficulty in regard to the repayments under repatriation loails.

The Hokitika Bowling Club will open the season to-moh'ow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, weather permitting. All intending players me requested to be oil the green at that hour. The presentation of the singles championship cup and the trophies won ill the pairs handicap of last season, will ho. made during the tea adjournment. There has been a large catch of whitebait during the past few days the supply being easily the largest of ibo season. Some of the cat-tiers aic reported to have made very large hauls, with the result that the factories lure been kept busy. Tlie heavy rain that fell during tile liiglit, however, will probably“chuse a decrease iii the flow of fish to-day.

Major J. It; Dixon of the Salvation Army better Uiiown as “lhe Children’s Friend,” arrived in Hokitika this morning and will give at the Tbwn Hall tonight at 7.45 p.m., a racy recital on his trip to the old Country, including Travels through Australia, Colombo. Port Said, Suez Canal, , Naples, Pompei, Gibraltar, Toulon, arrival at Tilbury Docks, The Sights of London, impressions and reminiscences.

A double blow iiiis smitten the W. E.A. movement on the Coast in the removal of two of its great pioneers— Mr F. E. O’Flynn (Ruiinnga) who leaves next week oil transfer to Heathvote, and Air H. E. Bolshaw AT.A., F. R.E.S.. full-time tutor of the Grey h-anch. who leaves shortly for Christchurch and whose return is yet uncertain. To mark the appreciation of lioth branches of the Association for the work of these gentlemen, a vale dictory social evening was lieM at the Miners’ Hall. Runanga. o?i Wednesday evening.

The Kokatahi Gun Club are holding a clay bird match at Lower Kokatahi on Monday, Oct 23rd. (Labour Day). The principal event consists of a sweepstake of ss, 7 birds; also prize of £2 25., donated hy Air J. A. Dowell Other sweepstakes to folio". To he held under usual rules and contritions. Shooting to commence at 1, p.m. sharp. D. AA’eir, hon secretary.—Advt:

Orders are whirling in at a great rate for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help and “Golden Rule” Soap.—J. l’arkhill.

Bathing costumes in all sizes. Boys’ from 2s 9d, men’s 3s fid, 4s and Is fid. Kit hags 27s fid, leather suit cases 65s to 95s ; also a few pair of white cot blankets at 16s fid pair at AA’. H. -Stopforth’s, opposite AA’. E. AA’iltianis. chemist.

AA’OLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants.