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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1922, Page 2

Lake Kanieri continues to offer good fishing to the followers of Isaac Walton. some good catches in both salmon and trout being made with the rod and line,

Mr -L Steer. -Reform candidate will aiidiess the electors at the Westland Opera House to-night at 8 o’clock. Ladies are specially invited to attend.

The return from the New Big River Company for the month of October is as follows :—Battery : 388 czs*l2du ts from 106 tons of stone crushed; cyanide. 200 tons treated for 60 ozs. 17 dwts bullion, approximate value £I7OO.

The conceit and ball at Kanieri Pul>lic Hall to-night in aid of tho Kanieri Public School prize fund is the s] eeial attraction for iho evening.' Mr Simpson’s car will leave the clock tower for Kanieri at 7.30 p.m.

His Worship the Mayor lias declined a public half-holiday for the town of Hokitika in connection with the unveiling ceremony of the War memorial to ho performed on Cass Square af* 2 flO o’clock on Friday afternoon.

In connection with the military parade for the unveiling of the Westland War Memorial on Cass Square on Fiidav afternoon, Major Campbell, M.C. of Reefton will he in charge of the parade, and Captain Morey, Railway (engineers. of Oreymouth, will ho in charge of the Territorial guard of honor. Cap tain M. A. Steelman M.C., Area officer, will l>o with Colonel Young’s staff. The Territorials and Senior Cadets are expected to parade in force for so notable an occasion, and no doubt employees will give the men every facility to atteqd a parede of such importance—paying honor and respect to Westland’s fallen in the Croat War.

Local bodies are being circularised by the Department < f Internal Affairs with a request to observe Armistice Day anniversary on the same lines rs last year, as suggested by IT. M. the King. The King has expressed a wish for suspension of normal business during two minutes silence at 11 a.m. on November 11th. and that a hymn should lie sung and the reveille sounded. As a special ceremonial is to be held on Cass Square, on Friday afternoon in connection with the unveiling of the war memorial, it is probable the special observance will be adopted in connection with that function, at which it is expected there will be a very large assemblage of the general public.

A notable event—Great Prestige Sale at McGruer’s commencing Saturday October 28th., each and every article including the now season’s goods clip]>ed and pared down to the minimum —Ladies summer dresses now 9s lid: Ladies all-wool tweed skirts 9s lid; Cashmere finish hose now Is Gd pair. Hundreds of useful every dav articles lit bargain prices. Pay a visit early and often McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika, and Greymouth.— Advt. Colds vanish in double quick time when “ Nnsol ” comes on the sceno, GO doses Is fid, Chemists nod stores 1 .-' Advt.

The Mayor has proclaimed a half holiday on Friday next from 1 p.m. oil the decision of the unveiling of the Westland War Memorial

Tlie weather was unfavorable to-day again for the outdoor sports in connection with Paddy’s Market day and the function has been postponed till next Wednesday afternoon.

The Railway Department notify alterations to tlie afternoon trains on Friday from Hokitika. Train to Ross will leave at 5 p.m. and to Greymouth at 5.10 p.m.

Commissioner Iloggard and Mrs Hoggard, who recently arrived from South Africa to take charge of the Salvation Army operations in New Zealand, will visit Hokitika on Tuesday. and will be accorded a civic welcome in the Town Hall at 8 p.m.

A combined meeting of tlie AY.C. Caledonian Society and the Hokitika A. A. and Cycling Club was held last evening nnd ail extensive programme of athletic events was decided upon for tlie New Year gathering, the total prize money being £IOO and should prove, some attraction to visitors as well as local sports. Infectious nnd other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health. District for the week ended noon Monday, totalled twenty, as follows: North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2> diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 4 erysipelas 2, pneumonia 2, cerebro-spinal-meningitis 1, hydatids 1. Ashburton: Diphtheria 1, hydatids 1. South Canterbury: Tuberculosis 1, erysipelas 1, pneumonia 2.

Mr J. D. Lynch addressed a public meeting at Public Hall. Kokatahi last evening. There was a good representative attendance. Mr Thos. O’Neil presiding. Mr Lynch gave a political address on the lines of those given nt Greymouth and Hokitika, more particularly referring to agriculture and the needs for educating farmers scientifically. At the conclusion of his address a number of questions were asked and replied to. A vote of thanks to the speaker concluded a very satisfactory meeting, A somewhat unusual case, which lias been engaging the attention of Mr H. J. Dixoli, S.M., at Roxburgh, was brought to a conclusion in the Dunedin City Police Court on Saturday morning, states the “Otago Daily Times.” Some time ago a inaiiiteilanee order iii respect of a child waS issued against Robert Shaw Gordon. Subsequently Gordon received a letter, alleged to have been written by the inotlrer of the child, thanking him for taking the blame- and stating that lie was not really the father of it. Tho letter also stated that the girl’s reputed father was not really her parent. On the strength of this Gordon applied for a rehearing with the object of having tho order cancelled, Mr Hay instructed by Mr PodkilD appeared for the mother of the child oil Saturday, and Gordon was represented by Mr Neill. Evidence was given - by Chits Garvey and John Challis. of the Bank of New Zealand staff, both of whom declared, after an examination of the letter, that it was a forgery. The magistrate refused the application for a rehearing, and granted solicitor's costs and witnesses’ expenses against Gordon. , More effective than any mixture ill stopping a cold is “NAZOL.” Penetrating and germ-killing. Keep it handy in home, shop or office. 60 doses Is 6d. Ladies are specialising in “NO- - Laundry Help, “Keep Smiling" Floor Polish and “Golden Rule” Soap —the ruling soap. Don’t forget to call at Paterson end Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Rank, Revell St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7jd; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s 6d. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay. lor and C-0., 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. Hokitikn.—Advt.