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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1922, Page 2

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

The Reef ton Bowling Club opened the season on Saturday, but owing to wet Weather., no play took place, President V. Mori, formally declaring the season open.

The death occurred at Totara Flat of Mr Patrick Moore, aged 74 years. Deceased was rt native of County Tipperary (Ireland) and was well-known cn the West Coast. He is survived by his wife.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital, in Saturday of Mr Robert Hunter aged 85 years. Deceased was n native of Scotland, and resided in Nelson Cieek before cnteiing the hospital,

A wonderful range of Scagrass chairs; all shapes and sizes, suitable fur the drawing room down to the verandah chair are now on view at Harley’s Furnishing warehouse. Greymouth. The prices are reasonable to suit all pockets and all ordeis are freight paid to your nearest Railway station.

Spring cleaning time is here, and with it the need for fresh touches to your home in the way of curtains, rugs, runners, linoleums, etc. I’erhapjs too, your quilts, sheets, towels, or table linens require replenishing. Lloyd’s can supply all your wants ill this direction at prices that defy competition '

We regret to icoord the death of Mrs Raker of To Namu. Bailor,' wife of Ur F. Baker, which occurred on Saturday. She whs an old resident of To Namu and foimeily resided at Seddorville. The late Mrs Baker, who was 65 years of age, is survived hy a sorrowing husband and three Sons.,

The death of Mr Michael Fitzgerald, Honiara, at the Old People’s Home, Kiimara. at the age of 83 years, lias removed another of the early hand of pioneers. He frits a native of Ireland, and came to New Zealand 56 years ago, following the occupation of a gold miner. He lived for many years at Okarito. South Westland.

Those contemplating an extension of the of gas in their homes for cook’ing. heating or other purposes, should leave their orders with Air W. H. Shannon without delay. The use of gas in the summer months about the home is the most economical and labor saving system for cooking and heating purposes, and as the season is now lising entered upon householders should tiiko~tlio fullest advantage of the honefits from gas supplies in time amt money saving by its universal service in regard to tlie carrying out of the domestic duties.

lii connection with the publicity campaign the I'anterhurv 'Progress. League is carrying out, upwards of £SOO have been raised in Christchurch already for the task in hand. In the course" of a recent statement, .Mr P. R. ('limit*, the organiser stated that an attractive folder showing how an enjoyable holiday could he spent in Christchurch, not overlooking Akaroa and other places, would he issued, and if .sufficient support was forthcoming from the West Coast, he added, to include references to the Otira Gorge, the Franz Josef ('.lacier, etc. No doubt if a local appeal was made some financial support would he forthcoming from here also.

The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held at the Drill Hall last evening, the President (Mr Evans) presiding. Arrangements were made for the returned soldiers’ reunion to be held at tho Supreme Hall on Friday next, when Col. Young of Christchurch will be the guest of honor. Mr M . E. l.eadloy of Christchurch will lie present also, and will lie glad to meet returned men in regard to any matters affecting pensions, land, loans etc. A torst list for the evening was drawn up, and a sub-committee appointed to attend to decorating the hall etc. Tickets at 3s fid each are on sale. It was reported there would he several visitors from the north. Messrs Laughton Bros, are attending to the catering and it was resolved to have a working bee at the hall on Thursday night at 7.30 o’clock for preliminary preparations. It was decided to convene a

parade of nil returned men in the district for the unveiling ceremony on Cass Square on Friday afternoon, the half-day being declared a public liolidfcy. Uniforms need not he worn, lntt badges and war ribbons should ire worn.

A notable event—Great Prestige Sale at McGruer’s commencing Saturday October 28th., each and every article including the now 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 fid pair. Hundreds of useful every day articles lit bargain prices. Pay a visit early and often MeOruor's (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Gr^montlb-.AiM.

A meeting of hotel, tea-room, and restaurant workers will be hold in Westland Opera House at 8 p.m. to enrol members and explain the Greymouth award.

Members and intending members of the Hokitika Cricket Club are reminded that there will be practice eve:y line evening. In view of further fixtures to be drawn up it behoves all players to attend the regular practices.

AH roads will lead to Kanieri Public Hall to-ntorrow night when the concert and hall in aid of the Kanieri Public School prize fund takes place. A capital programme will be presented for the concert and the ball to follow has been well arranged for.

A meeting of Mr Seddon’s general committee in connection with the forthcoming election will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Thursday evening. All ladies and gentlemen are desired to attend. The Executive will meet at / o’clock.

I A meeting of the Kiwi Cricket Club is being held in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms 'at 7.30 o’clock sharp this evening to arrange for the purchase of material, and also to arrange for affiliation with the Association. Alt members and intending members are requested to attend.—Advt.

Cheering News! Ford reductions in Motor Vehicles. Cars and Trucks. Five sealer Ford, with electric lights, i<liß, f.ob. Wellington, one ton truck £203 Murk Sprot and Co., 'Greymouth, West Coast Soiling Agents.i-Advt.

The Blackwater Mines Ltd., during the past month, crushed 3030 tons of stone, yielding 1300 fine ounces of gold of a value of £3889. The working expenses were £4829; development and capital costs £9lO, and a new water race cost £360. The working profit was £IO6O, showing a net loss of £2lO, The value of gold is calculated at £4 10s per fine ounce,

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., in conjunction with HI- Houston and Co., will offer for sale by auction in the mart. Sewell Street oh Saturday, Nov. 23th. at noon the valuable Leel’ohl property at Koiterangi consisting of 492 acres and known as “The Maori Block.” It comprises some of the finest land in Koiterangi and should command good competition,

Whilst oil the point of opening the gate leading into his bouse in Hospital Street, GreymOuth about 6.30 o’clock last night, James Hiitt, aged 39 ,n native of England, collapsed and expired. Hunt, who lias been in New Zealand about nine months, saw service in the Great War, suffering from the effects of a severe gassing. He bad latelv been employed at the laundry of Mr Gatlin. Medical assistance was immediately called in, but life was extinct, Tile body was removed to the morgue and an inquest will most likely be held to-day.

The death took place at Timaru yesterday of Mr Henry T. Rix a member of the staff of the West Coast Times, over 16 years ago. and lately of the Grey Star. Deceased left Grey mouth a lew weeks .ago to take up his abode in Tim am. Hr Rix was active in religious circles, and served the public at one time as a member of the Grey High School Committee. He leaves a widow and a young iamily of two sons

—(Harry on the jobbing staff of the “Star” a lid George, employed hv MeGruer and Co.)— mid one daughter who is at home with her mother.

The clay bird match of the Kokatahi Gun Club (postponed from Labor Day) will lie held at Lower Kokatahi on Wednesday afternoon, November Bth. Tlie principal event consists of a sweepstake of os, 7 birds; also prize of £2 2s donated by Mr .1. A. Dowell. Other sweepstake*: to follow. To he held under visual rules and conditions. Shooting toi commence at 1 p.m. sharp. 1). Weir. hon. secretary.—Advt.

The Railway Department lias notified delayed trains to Ross and Greymouth on Friday afternoon next in connection with the unveiling of the Westland War Memorial. Ihe train usually leaving for Ross at 2.15 will not depart from Hokitika till 5 o’clock and will reach Ross at 5.55 p.m. 1 lie train usually set down to leave Hokitikn for Grevmouth at 4.10 p.m. will not leave till's.lo o’clock, and win depart from lvumara at 0.10., reaching llreymouth a*t- 7 o’clock. A sheet programme of the ceremonial at the unveiling on Cass Square, by Col. Young will he distributed with the issue of this paper to-morrow. Readers should retain the programme for vise at. the unveiling ceremony.

A meeting of the stall holders and others interested in Paddy’s Market to be continued on Cass Square to-mor-row was held at the Town Clerk’s office last night, Hon. 11. L. Michel M.L.C. (President of flic Beautifying Association) presiding. Mr Niven, lion. Treasurer reported the total receipts on Saturday were £lO3 which was considered highly satisfactory under the adverse weather conditions which prevailed. Arrangements were made lor to-morrow’s event. The Cycling Club will conduct tho bicycle races and the Rowling and Golf Clubs their competitions. The ladies arrange l in regard to tile various stalls and it was derided to bald an auction sale at 4 o’clock of tho goods remaining. The Darktown Fire Brigade expects a call during the afternoon and the gepr is now being put in order. Tre ladies in charge of the refreshments department will arrange for the tea room rnd donors of refreshments who verr unable to send plates along on Saturday would oblige with tlieir contributions to-morrow afternoon. It was reported that the hand would lie assisting and it was resolved to approach the School Committee with regard to a partial holiday for pupils in the afternoon. The Chairman expressed gratification at the good work done by the workers on Saturday’s market day.

Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Bnnk, Revell St. Our values are right. Ail colours in Jap crepes Is 7Jd; 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. 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.—Adv(. On the best appointed tables yon invariably find the best VINEGAR —. SHARLAND’S. Pure, piquant, pain-, table, Tn hulk bottle at fin'', r(*rv 4