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Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1922, Page 2

The entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday, appear in this issue. The Supplementary roll (No 1) for r Westland electorate, has now been , printed. It carries the total names on the roll from 7244 to 8392. i ■ The Kokatahi Gun Club shoot which was postponed on Labor Day, owing to the inclement weather, will Ik? held oil j Wednesday, Nov. Bth, at 1 p.tn. ; ! The meeting of the Hokitika Borough . Council called for last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum, those attending , , being the Mayor, Messrs TVrham, McI Gregor and Coulson. ’ j Princess Theatre held a record at- ' tendance both yesterday afternoon and I evening when the picture “Over the ' "Hill” was screened. The large audience greatly enjoyed the presentation of this much talked of film.

The New Zealand Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association of Canty. Ltd., acting under instructions received from the Nelson Jersey Breeders’ Association will sell by Public Auction at the Richmond Show grounds on the day following the annual A and I*. show, splendid lines of registered Jersey cattle »n behalf of prominent breeders. For particulars see Auction Columns.

Cheering News! Ford reductions in Motor Vehicles, Cars and True!*. Five sealer Ford, with electric lights, £l7B. f.ob. Wellington, one ton truck £2OB Mairk Sprot and Co.. 'Greymbutli. West Coast Selling Agents.—Advt.

For the year ended March 31st last. 989.614 bushels of apples, 157,261 of years, 115.261 of peaches, 13.630 of nectarines, 75,728 of apricots. 67.180 of plums, 5538 of cherries, 3439 of oranges. 10,965 of lemons, 1041 of quinces, and 267 of walnuts were produced in commercial orchards in New Zealand. Tho increases over the previous year’s figures were in apples, poaches, nectarines, apricots, oranges, lemons and quinces. Pears and cherries showed the most marked decrease.

The programme of the AVestlaml 'Racing Club for the Alidsummer Ateeting is now in general circulation. Its several new features are being favourably commented upon. The racing and trotting carnival on tho Coast for the coming Christmas and New Year holidays is likely to attract a long string" of outside competitors. Tf the arrangements for transit through the Arthur’s Pass tunnel can he consummated. the attendance of horse owners and their followers from outside stables will exceed the most sanguine expectations.

Next Saturday Hokitika will he nil agog with the progress of the fun which a real ‘'Paddy’s Alarket” will provide on Cass Square. The event is being organised in aid of the funds urgently required for the Hokitika Beautifying Association, that useful lrody which is doing so much for the improved a])pea ranee of many spots about the town. The event will ho conducted on quite novel lines, and there will he much to please and entertain. The public will have a good afternoon’s fun and later will profit directly in the value for the funds they assist to provide hv participating as liberally as possible in the day’s doings. There will ho a dance at night. AVo regret to record the death of a former well-known resident of Hokitika. Airs Tnit, widow of the late Air John Tnit, a former Mayor of Hokitika and a well-known photographer, passing away at Auckland yesterday, at the residence of her brother, the Rev Gillon. All’s Tail went to Auckland some three weeks ago. She had attained a ripe age. Many old friends in this district will regret to hear of of her death and will extend their sympathy to the relatives, including her adopted daughter. Afrs A. D. Alacfnrlane, of Nelson, who has suffered the double liereavement of husband and mother within a week.

AA'o sell Ford A’eliicles and demonstrate what wo soil. Our Ford 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 the little “bus” has done the South M T estland . trip to AA’ataroa (within 30 miles of AAbiiho Glacier), over rivers, and the once-fainous lmt now difficult road between Ross and Ferguson’s, nearly another 300 miles. The latter journey was without a

trouble of any kind, not oven a puncture, and driven all the way by the man who first brought the Ford to {he West Coast, and who stall sticks to Ford ears and troueks. If you are interested. let’s tiilk to you about the new prices and conditions. Mark Sprot and Co., I.td. Oreymouth, selling agents —Advt. The latest in Men’s striped Tobralco striped I'uji, and tussore silk shirts. Box suits in brown, grey, and navy. Boy’s sports suits, striped neg., and white Canoe shirts at W. H. Stopfortli’s opposite W. E. Williams chemist.—Advt, WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is an effective health pre«ervatioti AH housewives who like to have the best on their tables use Sliarland’s Vinegar. Breived / 'om purest ingredients.—Advt. Colds vanish in double quick time when “ Nazol ” comes on the scene, (10 doses Is fid, Chemists a lid stores.— 3

To-night! ’To-night! The Night for a Dance! Come along to tho Supreme Hall this evening and have a good night’s enjoyment. Good floor. Good music. Admission Is.—Advt. Coogoo beach, New South M ales, where the sharks killed two bathers last season, is to be made tho safest in Sydney by the erection of a steel shark-proof net across tho hay. Provision will he made for a guarded outlet for fishermen’s boats. Yesterday tho death occurred at AALiitalui, Inangafiua, of Win O’Grady a very old and respected pioneer, after a brief illness. The deceased was engaged in farming pursuits. Mr T. Clarke, of Greymoutb, is a. daughter of deceased. Tiie death occurred yesterday at the Grey River Hospital of Thomas Woods, who for many years had been engaged i at Knmaka in the occupation of gold 1 mining. The age of the deceased, who i was a native of Wellington, is stated to have been ninety-eight years. He was a half-cast© Maori, and was a single man. At the Reefton Railway Station on Wednesday evening, Mr John ML Dick stationmaster at Reefton, was the recipient of a handsome clock, presented on behalf of the staff by Mr F,. Cliiinihc.rs, who referred to the splendid feelings that always prevailed between the stationmaster and- the staff. Mr Chambers also wished Air Dick health, happiness and prosperity in his future life. Mr Dick, who expressed his appreciation of the gift and also the good wishes express, left by the next morning’s car for Nelson, enroute for Wellnington where he will be married to Miss Sadie Lawn, formerly of Reefton.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Inaugahua Trotting Club, held on M ? ednesday evening the following programme for the Annual Meeting* on January 9th., 1923, was adopted: Welcome Handicap (harness) of 75 sovs 1 mile; 236 class. Progress Handicap (saddle) of 90 sovs, unhoppled trotters lj miles; 4.55 class. Inaugahua Trotting Club Handicap (harness) of 140 sovs. 2 miles; 4.55 class. Blackwater Handicap (harness) of 80 sovs, 1 mile; 2.30 class. Electric Handicap (saddle) of 90 sovs, 1 \ mile; 3.2 class. Big lliver Handicap (harness) of 95 sovs. unhoppled horses, 2 miles; 5.12 class. Keep-it-Dark Handicap (saddle) of 90 sovs, 1 mile; 2.25 class.

M’e regret to record the death of a well-known and respected townsman in the person of Mr Francis Cnrley, which took place at his residence Hampden Street yesterday afternoon about four o’clock. Deceased had been about almost- to the last, the eml coming some what suddenly. A native of Rotliam, Kent, England, and 77 years of age, Mr Carley came to New Zealand in 1“ early days, and settled in Ross, where he engaged in mining for many years and later was a Road Overseer there till, he retired from active work some years ago and came to reside in Hokitika. His wife predeceased him some 11 years ago. He leaves a family of three, two daughters (Air ML A. AA Tilson and Airs C. Ross) and one son (Mr Thomas Carley, the well-known sawmiller) all of Hokitika. To them will he extended the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sudden loss in the passing of an estimable citizen.

.Air K. Cron, of Kokatnhi, wnen bringing a mob of cattle from the | Hast early this week, met with a nasty accident at Slippery Face. The narrow, difficult piece of road which has to he negotiated on the mountain road between Copper Creek and Blue river lias always been a danger point for drovers in particular. One of the cattle being driven went over the side of the track, and in trying to recover the beast, both Mr Cron nlid the young beast fell right down the sideling to the gully below. Air Cron was considerably bruised about the body, particularly the chest, and his companions with the assistance available, had a difficult task to take the injured ’men through to the Afahitahi, where his sister, Airs J. Condon, resides. Although the injuries were painful they were hot serious, hut were suffice lit to lay up the patient for a few days. In the circumstances Air Cron considers he had a fortunate escape, it is high time the dangerous portion of the road where ,the accident happened was permanently improved.

.V notable event—Great Prestige Sale at McGruer’s commencing Saturday October 28th., each and every article including 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 6d pair. Hundreds of useful every day articles at bargain prices. Pay a visit Curly and often AfcGruer’s (AA’cstland) Ltd., Hokitika and Grevinouth.—Advt.

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

AVomen are New Zealand’s greatest asset. Next in order of merit comes

“ No-Rubbing ” Laundry Help, the fatuous aholisher of wash-hoard slavery.— Dee Bros., agents for “ No-Rubbing.” —Advt.

There’s only one “NAZOL,” Be sure you get it for your cold. 60 doses Is 6d. Get a Nnzol Inhaler.