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Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1922, Page 2

Mr Seddon M.P. is expected to return to Greymouth next week oil the expiry of the present Parliament.

A meeting of the friends and supporters cf Mr T. E. Y. Seddon is t:i be held at Hokitika next Monday evening at 7.30 o’clock for the purpose of forming a local committee aiuL organising with the object of securing the re-election of Mr Seddon as the Member for Westland.

X.B.—AH Men found in Town until and during Saturday November 4th., wearing the Badge of the I’.M.A. will bo looked upon with Considerable Respect by all inturested in Beautifying our Home-town (and Who is not'?). It therefore behoves each Man to do his Duty to his neighbour and nominate him the first time be sees the organiser (Mrs Butler). We also exhort Each Ma.il to use all bis Persuasion to get a friend to nominate him Without Delay !

The postponed opening of the season of the Hokitika Bowling Club will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. when tlie presentation of the Cup to the winner of the singles championship and of two handsome gold medals presented by Mr ,T. J. Mclntosh, for the winners of the handicap pairs last season, will also take place. A full attendance is desired. Afternoon tea will Ik- provided. On Thursday and Friday nights of next week, visiting scientists will visit Hokitika under the auspices of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Progress League, and deliver a series of four interesting, illustrated lectures on informative subjects. The occasion should arrest the attention of all desirous of acquiring useful knowledge. 'I lie lectures will he given in the Town Hall, and will he" free—a collection only l*eing taken up to defray local expenses. The lecturers are giving the addresses free of charge. Advanced pupils, teachers etc., should make it a. point of being present, while the public can hardly fail to he interested in the useful general knowledge which will he communicated by the lecturers.

There was :m informal opening of tile swimming baths yesterday afternoon, when a large party of seho.il children enjoyed an invigorating dip. Tile season is to date from Saturday next, and members’ tickets are now available from Mr A. H. L.uvn, llevell Street. A permanent caretaker is in charge of tile property and will he domiciled thou* all the year round, t treat improvements have been effected to the baths, which are in very cleanly order. The white washing of the interior of the baths has hud an excellent effect, and adds to the clarity of the appearance of the water, which is most attractive. Opening so early this year, gives the promise of an unusually full season, and no doubt the baths will he largely patronised by old and young alike. A fine stand has been erected for use at carnivals, the first of which will he held about December Ist. fAnuiversai'v Day 1.

‘■Kverything points to Carnival week I in Christchurch having its usual large ! ipiota of West Coasters lient on pick--1 ing winners and holiday-making. While in the city, a cordial invitation is ex tended by .Messrs Cilassoii and Co., to ! view the lovely new frocks, costumes, I and blouses at their warehouse, Ist '■ floor, new l’etone Buildings, iX> Lichfield St., opp. Strange’s. Their wmi- ! derful values are the talk of the trade."—Advt.

More effective tliiin any mixture in stopping n cold is "NAZOL.” Penetrating and germ-killing. Keep it ■ .handy in lioine, stiop or otliee. 60 doses Is fid. Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National llank, Eevell St. Our values are right. AH colours in. Jap crepes Is 7}d; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s fid. An inspection ! will convince you that our prices are ■ beyond comparison. Agents for C. Toy. j lor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry i French Cleaners. All classes of work * done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail ; orders promptly attended to and money j cheerfully refunded if goods are uusatisI factory. Box 86, Hokitika.—Advt. 1 Pure, piquant and low in prices— Shnrlnnd’s Vinegar. Made from the finest ingredients. Used on the best tables.—Advt.

It is reported that the body of Norman Wildermoth, of Reef ton, one of the victims of the lagoon fatality at Greymouth, has been recovered.

The ferry boat connected this morning with the West Coast express. Owing to there being a large slip on the road between Wainihinilii and Jackson’s, the motor mail car was unable to get past Wainihinilii to-day, and therefore the mail for Hokitika will not arrive till to-morrow morning, coming down % the train.

Messrs Curtain and party, sawmillers, Waitangi-Taona, telegraphed to Mr Seddon, M.P., this week reporting the bridge site at Waitangi, and the sawmill which is to cut the timber for the new bridge about to be erected, were endangered by Hood erosion. M.r Seddon waited on the Minister of Public Works and represented the ease. Mr Coates has now agreed to authorise the expenditure ot a flood damage vote of £IOO to secure the situation and property. The amount will be very acceptable fur the urgent work required.

Gas in the home as a useful auxiliary to domestic duties is becoming more and more general in use. For economic use in cooking, washing and heating water for all sorts of household purposes, gas has everything to rocomment it. ’ Mr W. H. Shannon of Revell Street, can supply householders with full particulars ns to oust of installation and suitability of various plans for differing household purposes. The economic washiitg copper is finding great favor, while the latest English cooker with all the modern patents, promises to find its way into many homes where it is most adaptable for every day us? in connection with culinary needs.

The winning owners at tho recent Greymouth trotting meeting, with the amounts won, were:—James AloTaggart, £234 10s; J. McDonald £19(5 10s; F. Tara, £174 10s; Estate .T. A. Sligo. £134; A. W. and F. G. Chinnery, £llO 10s; C. P. Cameron, £93 10s; L. Birkett £93; G. Fnirbairn £92 10s ; W. Shields, £9O; V. Alhorn, £B4; L. A. Beaumont, £BO 10s ; J. E. and H. L. August £7O: Mulhollnnd Bros. £7O; W. S. Clarke, £7O; J. Donald. £<V5: W. H. Norton, £O4; H. Griggs, £3l 10s; C. ],. Kettle. £3O: A. J. Tutton. £25; H. Papps £2l : A. J. Murray. £2O 10s: L. Prince. £2O; 51. Swift. £2O; 5) . R. UPascoe, £ll 10s: J. Agnew, £10: F. Johnston. £10: Donaldson and Haisty £lO.

A notable event—Great Prestige Sale at McGrucr’s commencing Saturday October 28th., each and every article inclmditig the new season’s goods clipped and pared down to the minimum Ladies summer dresses now 9s lid: Ladies all-wool tweed skirts 9s lid; Cashmere finish hose now Is (id pair. Hundreds of useful every day articles at bargain prices. Pay a visit early and often McGruei’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greymouth.- Advt.

Schroder and Co. the Leading Drapers, sto*k a large variety of Warner’s rust-proof corsets and corselettes. This ensures your obtaining a perfect fitting, stylish model to suit your individual requirements. Inspection re vited. Price much less than usual.— Advt.

Ladies and gentlemen! The whiteness of your linen is a fine index of your characters and an absolute triumph for “NO-RUBBING" Laundry Help.

Bathing costumes in all sizes. Boys’ from 2s 9d, men’s ,3s (id, 4s and 4s (id. Kit hags 27s (id, leather suit cases 05s to 955; also a few pair of white cot blankets at l(ss (id pair at W. 11, Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.