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Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1922, Page 2

The committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association meets to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

The annual meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce takes place at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow night.

The United Football Club will hold its Cup celebration ball at the Opera House on Wednesday, November 16th. Particulars appear in this issue.

Mr J. D. Lynch will address the ele.tors at the Town Hall. Hokitika, t - night (Monday) at 8 o’clock ; and on Tuesday at Lower Kokat il i. Advt.

Mr .1. Steer, the official Reform <undulate, will address the electors at Hokitika Opera House oil Wednesday at Bp.ni. Other dates are also announced.

The booklet programme (or the West ( oast Christmas and New Year racing carnival has been circulated in good time for distribution in Canterbury and the North Island. The tolal stakes for the thirteen days racing and trotting which constitute the carnival, ace 912,820.

On Wednesday evening Mr Simpson’s ear will leave the Clock Tower at 7.30 o’clock for the concert and hall in the Kanieri Public llall ill aid of the Kani-ri public school prize fund. A very attractive programme for both concert, and hall has been arranged and patrons should spoil da very pleasant c veiling.

A deep-sea luminous lisli, Idiacanihtis niger, taken from the stomach of a groper at Kiiikoula, has been prfesen’ed to the Canterbury Museum by Mr W. O’Connor. The only other specimen of this lisli wits found by the Antarctic ship Terra Nova, and was also taken from the stomach of a groper. It is notified in this issue that repairs to McKay’s Creek bridge on Kanieri Lake road "ill cause the road at that point to be closed to vehicle traffic to-morrow forenoon, it ml interrupted for the remainder of the day. On Wednesday Blue-pur Humphreys road beyond the residence of R. Greenless will be closed on Wednesday for repairs by the County authorities to u culvert.

r llie clay bird match of the TCokatahi Gun Club (postponed from L'dror Day) will lie held at Lower Kokiitahi on Wednesday afternoon. November Bth. The principal event consists of a sweepstake of 6s, 7 birds; also prize of £2 2s donated by Mr .1. A. Dowell. Other sweepstakes to follow. To tie held under usual rules and conditions. Shooting to commence at 1 p.m. sharp. D. Weir. lion, secretary.—Advt.

A t-aso of considerable interest to licensees was heard at the Reid ton Magistrate's Court en Thursday, when .Mrs Aomcs Watt was clunked on the information of L. Harris, Chairman of the Mawheraiti School Committee with r< I'osinf to su|»j>ly lodging, meals, or accommodation to a traveller to wit Miss Robertson, relieving teacher. After hearing lengthy evidence his Worship said there was no doubt oM he position in this case Miss Robertson was entitled to ask Mrs Watt for accommodation and she asked for five weeks and then asked for one day, and the reply was that the house was full. Tit -re was one room empty. This was booked■ by Norha. Mrs Watt was perlectly within her legal right in refusing accommodation. He held Mint Mrs Watt was justified in refusing to receive any more guests. Thciv was i vidently feeling in this matter, but the right was not with the .School C'oininPtce. it was with the liiensee, who was liable to receive receive only bona tide travellers. A jrerson stopping more than one night ceased to be a traveller. The excuse given by Mrs Watt for not giving accommodation was a rensonn'd • one. He dismissed the case with witnesses expenses Co os and counsel's fees t'2 2s and court costs 10s.

Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bank, Rovell St. Onr values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7sd; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Singlo 12s Gd. 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.

A notable event—Great Prestige Sale at McGrtter’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 Os lid: Ladies all-wool tweed skirts Os lid ; Cashmere finish hose now ]s (id pair. Hundreds of useful every dav articles at bargain prices. Pay a visit early and often McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greyinouth.— Advt.

The latest in Men’s striped Tobralco striped fuji, and tussore silk shirts. Box suits in brown, grey, and navy. Boy’s sports suits, striped neg., and white Canoe shirts at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. E. Williams chemist.—Advt.

Don’t leave it too late h.v neglecting to inspect Schroder and Co’s beautiful stock of carpets, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, laee curtains, art curtains, and linoleums. Now is the time to make your selection. Special inducements are pgry offering at Sehro ler ngd Co.—Advt,

A meeting of the Excelsior juniors will be held at Keller’s Sample Rooms at 7 o'clock sharp to-night.—Advt. Owing to the Tow n Hall being in use lor a political meeting to-night the usual practice of the Municipal Band will not be held. A short meeting w 1 be held on Thursday evening

The body of Leonard Beale the »eoc.iul victim of the Grey Lagoon tragedy on Labour Day, was found in the Greymouth lagoon on Sunday morning by his father and several other searchers.

Mrs Stow who has been carrying on popular tearooms in Hamilton St. notifies she is removing to more commodious premises in Revoll St., next to tilt N.Z. Clothing Factory, which will he opened on Friday next, the premises being closed as irdm to-night;

A meeting of the “Paddy’s Market” stall holders is convened for 7.30 o’clock to-night at the Town Hull to make arrangements for the continuance of the market on Cass Square on Wednesday afternoon. All ladies assisting are desired to attend.

Mr Cosmo Ralston,who has been connected with the Audit Department for many years, . and was recently transferred from Christchurch to Wellington, died in Wellington on Thursday morning. Mr Ralston while in the Christchurch district included the West Coast in his circuit, and the many friends he made here will regret to learn of his demise. Mrs Ralston is residing in Wellington at present.

The many'friends of Mr F. Johnston*.', of Clreyinduth, will learn with deep regret of the death, of his wife, which took place at Aiming on Saturday night. The deceased lady, who was a daughter ot the late .John Kennedy, of Aliaura, was about 50 years of age, and was a native ot Aliaura. Blie h. cl taken ill suddenly, about a fortnight ago, when on a visit to her sister at Totara Flat, and her condition was s« serious that she could net he moved to her home at Greymouth. The late Mrs .Johnstone was a lady of most estimable character, and very many friends will sincerely regret to loi!‘n < I her death, She leaves a husband to tnoUlii her loss, also a number of other relatives who are well-known residents of the district, Mrs Higgins wife of Mr John Higgins (County Engineer) being a sister. The relatives will have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

“Everything points to Carnival week in Christchurch having its usual large quota Of West Consteis bent on pinking winners and holiday-making. White in the city, a cordial invitation is ex tended by Messrs Giasson aiid Co., to view the lovely new frocks, costumes, and blouses at their warehouse, Ist floor, new Petotte Buildings, 96 Lichfield St., opp. Strange’s. Their wonderful values are the talk of the trade.”—Advt.

Ladies, put your heads together to see how quickly you din get all New Zealand using ’"XO-lt TURING” Laundry Help, the famous dirt ejector.—E. J. Lloyd, agent for “NO-RUBBING.”

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