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Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1923, Page 2

The entries for the tat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue.

Play for the singles championship of the local Bowling Club is now ill lull swing, each evening, a number of

games being played. The green is quite a popular resort these evenings, proving a cool retreat after the heat of the day.

The warm weather of the past day or two has caused the young people to mark their appreciation of the reopening of the .Municipal Baths, a large number* of both sexes availing themselves of the opportunity to have a •doling dip. The baths have a very lively appearance throughout the days especially in the afternoon and evenings. At one time yesterday there were over 70 disporting themselves.

The Hceftun Jockey Club has adopted the following programme for the autumn meeting;—Diggers' Handicap of 80 sovs, (i furlongs; 1-hiulVrp Hurdles of 100 sovtj, 1J miles; Irving Memorial Handicap, of 110 so vs., I', miles; Stewards’ Handicap of k‘i sow.. 5 furlongs; Welter Handicap of H) sovs., 6 furlongs; Farewell Handicap, of 80 sovs., 6 furlongs; 1 Mile Trot, <>• 85 sovs., 2.T0 class; 1.5 Mile Trot e,' 5)0 sovs., 3.45 class. The death took place at lleeltoil oiThursday morning of Mr '-buries Richard Davies, a well known citizen, after an illness extending over a long time. The deceased, who was a native of Tasmania, and -13 years of age, had been a resident on the Coast lor a long time, and before coming to Reefton was engaged coal mining at Blackball. He was a. staunch Labourite, and was ever a useful member of the F oaf toil School Committee and ol the Warn Masonic Lodge, Blackball. He leaves a widow and family of two. a son and daughter.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of the Income-Tax N on Wednesday, the 7th. day of February. 15)23. Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid on or before 28th. February. 15)23. The demands will he posted from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes on or about 31st. January. 1923. Demands must he presented with all payments, and if n demand has not been received the Commissionshould be communicated with. It should he noted, however, that individuals (not companies) whose surnames commence with the letters C. I). H, I, K. Me. N. 0. P, T, \V will not receive tlieir demands until later. In these eases a new due date—viz.. Ist. March 15)23—wi1l he fixed under section 127. Additional tax will accrue twenty-one days thereafter.

Arc- von sure you are getting the best nossible value in the Tea you ar? now buying? Tf you are not. buy a pound of Nelson Monte’s at the same money as you pay for your Tea. try one against the other and we feel confident you will decide in favour of Nelson Monte’s. 77 ritf r s 3/-, S/2, and 3'3 per lb.— Adv+ The freshest Fluid Magnesia is gHAHT.ANR’S. Always pure. t>errO>, {*% sp;l full ?twistb.

* Messrs M. Houston and Co., notify entries for their stoic stock sale at Kokntnhi on 31st. January.

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

The Grey Watersiders excursion train arrived this morning about 11 o’clock there being a large crowd present. Tile holiday-makers made Cass Square their headquarters for the outing.

It is notable that the majority in favour of the £6OOO loan at yesterday’s poll 16, is double the majority cast in favour of the water supply proposals of some years ago. which was only eight.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., until,v an important auction sale of llevell Street pioperties in the estate of Aldridge and Adamson. The properties are situate in the centre of the town and form a valuable liroa. Full par .titulars appear in another column.

Fnrnituro 'of quality is a good possession and what you may be well proud of. Whether your home is large or small, Harleys can supply you with quality made furniture at prices to suit all pockets. Every article required for the home will he found in the firm’s huge stock, and all orders are packed and mailed free to your nearest railway station.

Messrs Orr Bros announce in conjunction with Messrs Beale and Co. they are now carrying goods over Otira Gorge, between Arthur’s Bass and Otira and vice versa or through from Hokitika. .Messrs Orr Bros recently gave an exposition of the power and ability of their four ton lorries to manipulate the Otira Gorge and patrons can he assured that their orders will receive every attention.

A special Trotting Conference is to be held s*t Wellington oil Tuesday when Air Evans will represent tin* Westland Trotting Club. The executive of the X,Z. Country Clubs’ Association is to meet at Wellington during the week to draft a. fresh constitution for the Association so as to make it of more practical use to the Country Clubs, Mr Evans will also attend the Executive Meeting. On and after February 1, West Coast sawmill workers will draw sixpence per tiny less in their pay envelopes. In accordance with a resolution passed at this week’s meeting of the Grey-Hokitikn Saw-millers’ Association, the bonus received by workers in West Coast sawmills controlled by the Association will be reduced by sixpence per day. The resolution is as follows—“ That this Association

irecognises the necessity of applying the reduction to the cost of living bonus, in accordance with the recent pronouncement of the Arbitration Court, and that all members he apprised of their duty in this respect to the community, in order to assist in a general reduction of the cost of living, ami further, that all members of the Association he advised to comply with the pronouncement of' the Court ;ts from February 1 next.” To-day a, party of ladies -• I out nil a caravan tour td Waillo Gorge. Ihe caravan is accommodating about a dozen folk in all, and the party should have a wry jolly outing. ’Jo-day they proceed as far as the Wnitaha. I «>- morrow’s stage will take them to Matainui. and ot* Monday the Wniho Gorge will he reached. Three days are io he spent there, followed, by a day at Okarito, and then the return trip will bo made, the party being away eight days in all. The ladies have made their temporary home very comfortable and convenient, some of their gemtlemen friends adding useful articles of furniture w hit It in the ordinary course would be indispensibk-i. The party has r. well stocked larder, and there is not iikelv to he any food shortage on the journey. The domestic and culinary duties are to he undertaken on the “roster” plan, which will enable all to participate ehoertully in the daily round. There is musical and elocutionary talent in the party and doubtless entertainments will be given a.s circumstances permit. The ladies ate looking forward to a- very jolly tunc in what would be, hut for the male chauffeur, an Adainles.s .Eden.

All millinery must be cleared. Bo>s readv to wear clothing, ladies’ costumes, blouses and jumpers are now to be cleared at heavily reduced price at Schroder and eo. —Advt. Great summer sale at HcGruer’s, eonnnencing Friday. Jan. Path. A sale to harmonise with your economy ideas. A sale to form the keynote for savings :m n large scale, convert your cash into profit smashed goods. Now i.- the opportune time. Every article of wearing apparel and drapery in a rived down to bedrock. You will save bio money on every purchase just now. Rav a visit early. MeGruer’s (Westland) Ltd.. Hokitika and Groyniouth.— Advt. ■ \ X-U, ,” the perfect furniture and th.iT polish, in soli! in liquid or paste torn. Easy and economical. To iiurchrv Nelson Moate’s Tea is a guarantee you get quality. They ini- . orf oa!v the choicest of Teas and tlieir breads are famous for their aroma and richness of llnvour. Try them. Royal Tea 3/-, per lb; Willow Pattern 3/-, 3/2 mid 3 G per lb. Proprietors also of Nelmon Cocoa and Nelmoa Cof fee.—Advt