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Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1923, Page 2

Older ol masses ami services in Nt. .Mary's pavi.-.h on Sunday next. Lilli, in-t Hokitika 8 n.m., 10 a.in.. 7 p.nt. Kanb-ri S.ttO a.in.. Kokatalu 10 a.m. A milling plant in Sou th Wes! land i- * liered lor .salt* in liii- issue; while ‘•ml black pine hii.-h. Particulars from W . -I. Hewer. Ilcrcpo: .M<‘Ka\ ,s arc -bowing Gems summer •mils it, measure from DO.-. A fine range tii tweeds to select from, fit guaranteed. \lst> tempting values in boxed suits. Ibe meeting ol t lu- Westland I’regress League next Tuesday will be an important , IIK .. a- the mallei of the advertising scheme mentioned by Mr ( limit* at bis late visit, will be iakeu up. The League will determine a line ol action, also in regard to the Borough loan proposals.

A large portion of the white pine which has been stacked locally on the waterfront, is now being loaded and railed to Greymoiith for shipment, mainly to Australia. There will be a considerable shipment of the timber, some of which has been stacked for some months past. Although orders are a little more plentiful of late, they are still far from approaching the capacity ol the mills in the district, ■'"id as a result sawmilling cannot he consideied at all active, nor is it likely to lie for some time, according to all accounts.

Tin- death took place on Tuesday afternoon ot .Mrs Hosanna Annie Calls'll, alter an illness lasting for some months. Deceased visited Lewisham Hospital, hut nothing could be done lor her. and she returned to Greymouih. entering the Grev Hirer Hospital, where she died. Deceased was formerly .Miss O’Donnell, and resided at Mrunner and Heofton. Her mother’s death occurred a few weeks ago. She leaves a husband (guard on the Westland Section. X.Z. Railways.) and four young children. There are three sisters: Mrs M. Mcliride, Greymouth ; Sister Agnes. Greymouth Convent, and a single sister. Deceased also leaves several brothers. Having secured the Hokitika agency for the Innious Victor Jay Hats we are now showing a splendid range of same in pearl grey, biscuit and black velours at 07s lid. The Victor Jay is t*’e best English Velour on the market and . cuts who want a first rate hat at t reasonable price should get in early. Addisons.—Advt.

The special committee of the Returned Soldiers' Association met at the County Cham hers at 7. of) o'clock last night to further consider matters relating to the proposed Soldiers' Clubroom. Present :Messrs Evans (chair). Wilson. Delbridge. Cnllan. Kerr. Shand and McGregor. Additional offers were received, hut that chiefly in favor was the purchase of the Supreme Hall and moving the building across the street to a larger section on the High School Reserve. obtained by Mr J. J. Mclntosh. The matter was dismissed personally with Mr Mclntosh, who gave useful information and advice in regard to the seetion and building, and it.-, removal. Afivr discussion, it v.a* resolved to have a ground plan of tin new section laid off to show the position of the building, and the area still available for erecting club-rooms etc. in front of the hall, and then approach the High School Board of Governors in regard to the transfer and adjustment of the leased section held by Mr Mclntosh. It was resolved to consult ATr Thompson in regard to the ground plan and probable cost of buildings, and Air AV. Smith in regard to moving the present hall across the street, and when this information was available next week to call a further meeting in regard to ways and means.

Tt is good goods such as '"GOLDEN TITLE” Soap, “GOLDEN RULE” School Rulers. "THINKER” Note Books. "KEEP SMTLTNG” Floor Polish and “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, that. are. making New .Zealand ?:rnb a delightful country to live ip.

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

To-night in the Supreme Hall « Dance is being hold by the Kiwi Football Club in aid of a bereaved family. Good music. Good floor. Admission Gents 2s ; Ladies Is,—Advt. ! Arising from the investigations of | the Pasteur Institute, and the experi- i mepts of l)r \loronolf', in grafting, monkey glands upon human beings, a bacteriologist. Dr \\ ilbcrt. is stalling for West Africa in January to establish a vast breeding ground—for nilthl'opid apes. Somnific hiboratoiies . will he built in the vicinity. This measure should bring down the price Of monk ov.s. Chimpanzees have recently been costing 50011 francs to GOOD francs apiece, and there seemed a. likelihood of the species becoming extinct.

Mercery and Clothing. We are no" showing a splendid range of men s weat for summer. A few limitations. C cllular singlets Is fid. Is lid, cellular shorts Ss fid. cotton singlets Is fid. cotton underpants Is lid teiinis shirts 9s fid. lls fid, r.m u' shirts 10s fid. 11s fid. band shirts 7s fid to 13> fid. tennis trousers “Is. 22s fid. sport suits 72s Gd, 79s Oil. boxed soil- 79s 0,1. 81s. 955. Addisons. Advt. The New Zealand picture film. “My Lady of the Cave,’' lias been purchased 1 1\ a leading British film company. Mr liudall Hayward, of Auckland, has Ik . n in Wellington, where a de luxe copy of the picture was made lor the British market. Me states that the representative of the British film company i .uisidoicij that the picture would prove a great success in the Midlands of England on aceuuiu of the beautiful .New Zealand scenery depicted. The transaction "as regarded a.s a promising start for Hie new industry, i In view of the way in which ships, have bean manned pud kept riilining, sav.s the “Domiioll.” the puli- ' lie are not affected to any appreciable extent by the shipping strike. The 1 seamen, who have been out of work since. November have, however, every right and reason to lie dissatisfied with the delay in reaching a .settlement. As lar .-I- can be judged from the facts in sight, the position from the point of view of the soanien is becoming steadily wor.se a.s time goes oil. To all appearance further delay will serve only to prejudice whatever prospects they now have of securing employment. The obvious thing for the seamen to do. if they have any regard for tluir own interests .is to insist upon an immediate settlement.

For some time past the advisability of stationing a detective-su'geam of police at. Samoa has been under consideration. and it is mnv ollicially announced that Aeting-Deeetive Edward Tongue, of the Wellington force, had botm appointed to that position. Detective Sergeant Tongue, who is still quite a young man entered the service twelve months ago. having been previously associated with the lloyal North-West Mounted Police for two years. He also had four years ot winservice with the Imperial troof>s. During his engagement in Wellington. De-flective-Sergeant. I’ongue "its responsible for .some smart detective work, and tigered pioiiiinenll\ ill three pakapoo. three opium, and three gaming cases, in addition to those concerning the theft of signed documents lrom the Land Begistry Office, the apprehension of a bogus sidesman and an “instructor of journalism." and a hagsnatching ease involving a, large sum oi monev. Deli Hive-Sergeant Tongue will leave for Auckland by the Navua on Thursday next.

Shins! Shirts! Shirts! The shirts to wear for those nv]io care ! Men s band shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to S. Prices 9s fid to 27s fid. Men’s latest canoe and tennis sldrts from 9s. Hoys band shirts, collars to mat'ch 7s fid to 8s Gd. Bey s canoe shirt;;, cream and white fis to <s fid. Tennis shirts G-\ striped 7s fid at W. 11. Stonl'ortlTs.- Advt.

Spare* voiir hack! Polish Ilnurs with liquid "TAN-OL." Brilliant results easily achieved. Isc “TAN-OL” also for fine furniture and leather goods.