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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1922, Page 2

As announed yesterday, the results' of to-day’s polling for the genera election "and licensing referendum, will be displayed outside the “Guardian” Ofliea from 7 o’clock onwards to-night. The committee of the Westland Dicing club meets at 9 o’clock to-morrow night to receive nominations for the race meeting opening on Boxing Day. \ very line silver cup is being obtained'by the Club as the trophy to go to the winner of the Westland Handicap. the principal event of Hie nieeting. Mr I*. D. Climie, organiser of the Canterbury Progress League, returned oil Saturday from a visit of inspection to the Otira tunnel. Mr Climie stated that satisfactory progress was being made with the work. He will present a report on his visit at the lnonthlv meeting of the executive of the league on Wednesday evening.

Coming down from Inangahua Junction on Sunday, says the Westport “News” Mr Omvejnn, in his motor ear with Messrs George Carr and Tom Pain as guests, had a mishap at the Ohika. When taking the high road recently formed, something went wrong with the ear and it capsized over the side of the road, somersaulting twice and landing upside down on the lower road, about 20ft below the high road. Mr Ouewjan was ejected from the ear in its downward passage, but Messrs Pain and Carr crawled out when the ear came to a standstill. No one was hurt. The engine was still going. The ear was considerably damaged, window screen, hood, lamps, axle and springs being broken. An ideal spirit for both sfjros WOjrfß’S SCHNAPPS

M r_s Tom Seddon \vas able to leave tlie Westland Hospital j-estisrday and return to her home at Grey mouth. c North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Messrs Steer and O’Brien, two of the parliamentary candidates were in Hokitika this morning, both pvoeed'ng 1101 th during the forenoon,

On Friday evening the dance at South Spit iu aid of the school funds promises to attract a. large attendance. Capital arrangements have been made, and the musio and supper will please all patrons.

Arrangements for the. Methodist Sale of Work to he held in the Town Hall next Wednesday are well in hand. There is it large variety of plain and fancy goods. The Clift Tree is .again drawing attention, also the girls and hoys stalls. The orchestra held a practice in Preston’s tea fooffis last night aild their programme ptoiliises to l>c extraordinary.

Mr T. K. V. Seddon wound up his election campaign yesterday with a tour of the Christchurch road and a final address to a crowded meeting at Otii'tt iast iiiglit. Mr Love was in the Chair and at the conclusion of a spirited address n vote of thanks and confidence was accorded Mr geddoii, who was given very flattering evidence of the popularity of his candidature in the district. Mr Seddon returned to Grcymoutii late last night, and is to-day touring the electorate, being- expected in Hokitika during the afteriicoil.

Messrs K. S. Wood and (leo. Taylor, returning from Christchurch on Sunday, had a miraculous escape from death about .'5(5 miles out from Nelson on their way to Westport. They were travelling by Mr Mood’s cor. The stub-axle broke and before the car could be pulled up it went over the side of the road, turning over and over down a steep declivity until it came to the creek some 70ft below. Fortunately, the occupants slipped oiit of tlie ear and beating,it in the descent escaped with nothing more than a severe shock and minor injuries. The car was badly damaged.—-M estport “News.”

Mr .lames O’Brien (Labor candidate) wound up his election campaign last night at Westland Opera House when there wns a large attendance nresont. Mr M . defines Chairman) presided, and the candidate wiio spoke for an lioilr and a half met with a capital reception, being applauded throughout the Course of liis address. At the conclusion it Humber of questions were asked and satisfactorily answered, a vote of thanks, and confidence being carried by acclamation on the motioti of Messrs H. A. Bauckt! anil Newnian. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated a very successful meeting.

Mr J. Steer, the official Return! candidate for thi! Westland seat, Addressed a weii attended meeting at the Town jdail iast night, bringing his political campaign to a close, Tho Mayor Ah Berry) presided. Mr .Steer in the course of an hour's address during which lie was frequently applauded, gave a review of the Reform record in respect to legislation, and replied to criticism of the Government and also spoke in defence of the Grey mouth Harbor Board. He closed with an apjx'al for support at the poll the next day. A few questions were asked. and'Mr F. McGregor moved a vote of thanks and confidence which was seconded by Mr Bassett senr., and carried. The meeting closed with a vote of thatiks to the Alaytir mid the singing of the National Anthem.

The Westland Shipping Company's steamer Tees (750 tons register), which is to trade between Greymouth and other New Zealand parts, Chatham Islands included, leaves Glasgow on December 18 for Greymouth direct, with a cargo for the West Coast. Il'eWestland Shipping Company, Ltd., was formed about three months ago at Greymouth. The Tees is in command of |."aptuin A. Dowell, who went Home to bring out the vessel for the conip;nv, with his brother, Captain Dowell, as chief mate. The majority of the shares in the company are held at Greymouth, and some at the Chatham Islands. It is intended to conduct a weekly service between Greymonth and Wellington, and an agreement entered into provides for eight trips per annum to the Chatham Islands. The Tees was built in 1014.

The fourteenth Annual Deport ot the Inter- Wanganui Co-operative Dairy Factoiv Co.. Ltd., states the total amount of ini 1 k received was 4,006, 6381bs yielding 420.7761bs of cheese and 6,606 lbs of ’'flutter. The season’s output, although a record for your factory. met with poor market conditions, combined with high costs of manufacture ami transport, which allowed only Is per lb to lie paid on butter fat. e we:e fortunate in securing the services of Mr H. -1. Harris, as Manager, AltCooper having resigned. It is with exteane regret we record the death of our lute Secretary. Air W r . St. George, Air C. D. Lucas has been appointed as bis successor. A dividend of 6 per cent is recommended on all paid up shares. The retiring Directors this year under the Articles of Association are Afessrs .1. Alinelioii and G. McAfillnn. who are eligible for re-election.

Shirts! Shirts! Shirts! The shirts to wear for those who care! Alen’s band shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to 8. Prices 9s 6.1 to 27s 6d. Alen’s latest canoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Boys band shirts, collars to match 7s 6il to 8s 6d. Boy’s canoe shirts, cream and white 6s to 7s 6d. Tennis shirts 6s, striped 7s 6d at AY. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt. An economy hint—lnsist on getting SHAD LAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Fresher than the imported. 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.

The Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Monday next at 2.30 o’clock. The following team lias been chosen to play for Hokitika in the match against Kanieri at Kanicri, at the week end:—Tulloch, Carley, Sherman Seebcck (2), Tainui G., King C,, Roberts, do Lore F., Trippncr, Boyce, Emergencies—Dniyj Agilew, Mnlfiriey.

Tiio general election and licensing polls are proceeding quietly this morning. The day was fine in the forenoon but drizzle set in after noon. Numerous motor cars aro plying in tlie town and country; the voting has been steady, but not large. The. polling will no doubt be heavier as the afternoon wanes. The general arrangements for tho polls appear to he very complete, and voting proceeded very smoothily. Mr H. G. F. Coles, the Electoral Returning Officer, had made very complete arrangements, and. the proceedings went forward without a hitch.

Call and see tho new holiday apparel now on display at McGruer’s. Lovely braided costumes and dress frocks, Woven silk dresses and jumpers, model millinery, silk hosiery and gloves, dainty underwear, fancy goods, toys and gift goods, Our selection is larger and more attractive, and the price's are lower.. We’ll ho all hustle soon, shop now in comfort, MoGruer’s (Mostland), Ltd., headquarters for Santa Claus, Grey mouth and Hokitika,— Aetvt, The freshest Fluid Magnesia is SHARLAND’S. Always pure, agreeable and full streiigth.