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Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1922, Page 2

8 doz. Men’s all wool felt hats, in all shades, Xmas price, 9s lid, at Hallenstein’s', Revell Street.—Advt. The formal declaration of the return of Mr Janies O’Brien as member for Westland appears in another column. The final result of the Licensing vote lias not yet been completed. The banks will observe holidays on Monday (Christinas Day), Tuesday and Wednesday, 26th and 27th, and Monday and Tuesday, January Ist and 2nd. 60 doz. Men’s fancy broad end ties, great assortment, ’Xmas price, Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d. to 4s 9d at Hallensteiii’a Revell Street.—Advt. The Canterbury Education Board invites applications for appointment as pupil teachers and probationers. Forms of application, can be obtained at the. “Guardian” Office. A notification in this issue states the dates for school holidays, as fixed by the Canterbury Education Board, are from Thursday, December 21st, to Tuesday, January 30;

Clements Motors Ltd. have a car leaving for Nelson oil Sunday December 24th, staying in Nelson a few days. Two or more passengers wanted. Apply at Garage.—Advt,

To-night at the Westland Opera House, the supporters of Mr James O’Brien, M.l’. for Westland, and Mr 11. Holland (Labour Lender) will entertain him at a complimentary social in honour of his success at the recent elections. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

Stainless cutlery is one of the most appreciated presents that can he given a friend at Yulotide. It lessens the housewife’s labour. Dessert and table knives, ranging from 25s to 39s 6d per half dozen, are obtainable at Harley’s House Furnishers, Greymouth, and are posted direct to your home.

A Wellington correspondent states' the Prime Minister has received many, messages from all over the Dominion urging that another election should be held, but an election will be avoided if at all possible. In any case, Parliament must be eaiieti together before it caii be dissolved. Meantime, more than ordinary interest attaches to the platform utterances and pledges of the elected members;

The -‘New Zealand Times;” referring to the list of defeated members at the general election said the defeat of Mr T, E. Y. Seddoii was one of the surprises of the election. It, is a subject of great regret to the Liberal Party, which knew and appreciated his sterling character, knew his work, and hoped much from his abilities. It is some consolation that lie is young enough and able enough for his friends to feel that his political career is not going to he broken by a rebuff, which, after all, is the sort of thing that every politician is subject to. A somewhat serious incident happened at Kokatahi in the early hours of Sunday morning. The residence ot a settler was entered by ail intruder, who, divesting himself of some of Ills clothes, .made his way into the room of two young daughters of the owner. The occupants, becoming alarmed, called out to their parents, and the settler made his way to the room of Ills daughters. The. intruder, becoming alarmed, made for the kitchen, gathered up his clothes and made his escape to the road. He was pursued by the irate parent, who managed to come up to the culprit, and the protest made by the householder is stated to have been more forceful than polite, I hough apparently not as severe as the circumstances warranted. A Wellington writer referring to the death of Mr Edward Saunders, the well-known journalist who died on Thursday at the age of 40 years, says by far lifs finest journalistic work was the production of Sliaekleton’s two hooks, “The Heart of the Antarctic,” and “South.” Mr Saunders came in touch with Shackleton while the latter was preparing for his Antarctic expedition of 1909. The two became firm friends. Shackleton took a great liking to the young New Zealand journalist, and offered him the position of secretary, for the purpose of getting out the hook on the expedition. This offer Mr Saunders accepted, and the hook was written in England. The second hook, “ South,” was undertaken at Sir Ernest Sliackleton’s urgent request, and written by Mr Edward Saunders under almost impossible conditions. Sli.'ickleto*. having brought off his men from both parties of the expedition, was most anxious to get hack to Europe to take part in the Great War, and he could therefore spare hut little time for the book. .Mr Saunders had some interviews with him over a period of three or fontweeks, and then, with the aid of diaries, often so soot-grimed from the smoke of blubber fines as to be nearly illegible, wrote “South.” The result was a thrilling story which will live in the literature of British adventure and exploration. Shackleton himself was too busy a man to write his own hooks, and the great merit of Mr ■Snundors’s work is that in both books, and more especially, perhaps, ill the latter, he sank his own individuality and contrived to write as if Shackleton had the pen in his own hand. There could he no greater tribute to the young New Zealand journalist. As a journalist, Shackleton himself fully recognised this. He loved Mr Saunders as David loved Jonathan. The two were looking forward to another meeting in Now Zealand at the end of the Quest expedition. But Shackleton did not come here, and now his friend has gone to meet him.

The demand for our Warner’s and D. and A. Corsets is still goingstrong. Special value in. men’s and boy’s clothing, shirts, collars and tins are offering at special tempting price. Inspection cordially invited. Come early and it will repay you at Schroder and Co’s. Is discount in the £ for cash.—Advt.

’Xmas presents! Striped Tohralco shirts, collar to match 13s 6d. striped Fuji, collar to match 27s 6d to 37s 6d at \V. H. Stopfortli’s (opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.)

Call and see the new holiday apparel now on display at AlcGruer’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 prices are lower. We’ll he all hustle soon, shop now in comfort. MeGrucr’s (Westland) , Ltd., headquarters for Santa. Claus, Grey mouth and Hokitika.— Advt.

Sufferers from Hay' Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NAZOI/’ A unique, never-failing remedy. Is 6d for 60 doses.'

WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vnsHy superior to all other stimulants In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength, purest quality, and best ynjpc,

20 d<*s. Hoys’ fancy handkerchiefs, Xmas price, 3 for Is, at Hallenstein’s, Revell Street.—Advt. Owing to the condition of the pitch and ground at Ivanieri the cricket match between Hokitika and Kanieri had to he postponed.

A Social and Dance will be held by the High School Tennis Club in the Supreme Hall to-morrow night, supper provided. Admission Is. —Advt. Ladies 1 Call in and see the large all shades. Also knitted silk dresses at assortment of knitted silk jumpers iu Stephen’s Bros. . A meeting of delegates of the various Cricket Clubs in Westlaild will he hold at .Mclntosh’s Club Rooms on Wednesday evening next at 7.30 o’clock sharp, to form a Southern subdivision of flic West Coftst Cricket Association.—Advt,

20 Collar Boxes iii nice designs, Xmas price (3s Gd to 9s fid at Ilallensleiu’s, Rovell Street.—Advt.

A telegrain from Nelson records the death of Mr Charles John Harley, one of the best known residents Of that iity. lie was a leading solicitor, and formerly was Mayor, tie also was a Cawthron Institute Trustee, and one of Nelson’s most valuable citizens: The late Mr Harley, who was 62 years of age, was an uncle of Messrs Fred and liarrv Harley, of Greyhiduth;

The death took place at the Grey River Hospital of Mr Samuel Thrower, aged 79 years, a pioneer resident of flic Coast. A native of England deceased came to the Coast in the days of the lure of gold. For a long time lie resided at Nelson Creek, later removing to Greyniouth. The past two years were spent by him in the Hospital, and ho was bed-ridden for 12 months before his death. He leaves a widow and one daughter.

The Auckland War Memorial Fund has now reached a point when the objective of £200,000 is within reasonable distance of (attainment. The Mayor (Mr Otinson) staled that the personal canvass had been so successful that at the present time the hop treasurer of the fund lias £102,000 ill the bank on fixed deposit, while £36;000 more is Outstanding on very good promises, and interest to iho extent of £7OOO has accumulated.

The Auditor-General “tagged” the Thames Harbour Board’s balance-sheet on account (1) of insurances, effected through Air Albert Bruce, a member of the hoard, exceeding the limit imposed by law, and disqualifying him as a member (2) that the chairman, Air C. W. Harris, without statutory authority had drawn sums totalling £23 I3s for attendance at the hoard’s office between meetings, any expenses properly chargeable in relation to which are held by the anditot; to be covered by his honorarium. The amount must, therefore,’be refunded. (3) Travelling charges of the chairman, with others, amounting to £47 11s fid, are unsupported by receipts, and the items cannot he passed. (4) A fixed amount instead of actual expenses provided by statute is paid to members for attendance at meetings of the board.

One of the most interesting relics aboard H.M.S. Chatham, is a silver plate from Lord Nelson’s dinner service, presented by the Navy League ill appreciation of the great services rendered by H.M.S. Chatham during the world war 1914-18. The wardroom also contains the silver cigarette box presented by Marchioness Camden, who launched the ship in November, 1911 ; a silver cup presented by Mrs Randall, Mayoress of Chatham, who laid the keel; and the handsome silver roso howl presented by the New Zealand Government to the commodore and ward-room officers of the Chatham on the occasion of her departure for New Zealand on October Ist., 1920. The Chatham was commissioned_ for service in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy, and Commodore Alan Hotliniii, C.M.G.. 11. X.. hoisted his proud pennant.

The death is reported of Mr William Russell, of Ahaura. Deceased, who had reached the ripe age of 86 years, was n native of Edinburgh, and came in lsfl() to Otago with his male Robert Mitchell. He plied his trade as carpen! or at Dunedin, but ’65 found him on the Coast in the wake of tlxr gold, and they went to work at Moonlight, where Mr Russell remained for half a century, till lie removed a couple of years ago to Ahaura, At Moonlight iic was the finder of the second largest nugget of gold among the many good ones there secured, his find weighing JO ounces. His mate predeceased him about 18 months ago. The lata Air Russell, who was a eounsin of the well-known Wellington builders of the same name, was a man of sterling worth, respected highly by everybody, and many old friends will be sorry to learn of his passing.

One of the oldest of Kanieri’s sterling pioneers, Air Patrick Dowling, passed away' this morning at the residence of bis daughter (Mrs ,1. Myers of Park Street. Hokitika). The deceased who was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland and 80 years of age landed in Adelaide in 1860, and soon after came to New Zealand, taking part in the rush to the Dunstiui. From thence he came bo the West Coast and settled at Kanieri about 68 years ago. He was a miner of the old stamp, a worker in the best sense, leading a very active life up to within a few months of his death. He was a well-known figure in Kanieri for over half a century, where lie lived and brought up his family. He lost his wife some four years ago. A famlily of four are left, two daughters (Mrs D. Mason of Kanieri. and Airs ,1. Myers of Hokitika), and two sons (William in Auckland and Austin in Hokitika). To them will 1m? conveyed the sympathy of the community in the loss they have sustained. ’

It will repay you well to visit Schroder’s large emporium, where everything that is best can be found at lowest prices in carpets, runners, linoleums, silk frocks, jumpers, gloves, hositry, millinery, underwear, table linen, hats, clothing, shirts, and thousands of other lines too numerous to mention hero. Come and see for yourself at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

The linest Fluid Magnesia is SHARLAND’S. Afore freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price.

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 Os 6d to 27s 6d. Afen’s latest canoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Boys hand shirts, collars to match 7s 6d to 8s Gd. Boy'’s canoe shirts, cream and white 6s to 7s 6d. Tennis shirts 6s, striped 7s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Brisk demand for “Keep Smiling” Boot Polish, “NO-RUBBING” .Laundry Help and “Keep Smiling” Sand Soap.—Aldridge and Adamson.

Nothing equals “NAZOL” for putting colds and Hay Fevor to rout. Inhale of take it on sugar, 1» 6d.