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Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1923, Page 2

| The “Gaz’ette” notifies that the roluced post and telegraph rates will operate on and after February Ist. Tho Hon. .1. Grimmoiid M.L.C.. is on his way to Wellington to-day to attend a meeting of the Council of tho the federated Patriotic Societies. Both tlie .Municipal anil County elections lake place ibis year, the lornier mi Thursday. April 2iith., mid the latter on Wednesday. May 9th. lhe electoral rolls for both events are now being compiled. The Grey Bowling Club will visit Hokitika on Saturday afternoon next to pinV challenge games tor the Ballinger Buckles and Reynolds Badges. Hokitika have advised that they will |„. pleased to receive four rinks, and also a rink to play a rink of colts. The triennial meeting oi the local bodies conference will he held at the Town Jlall at 7.30 o’clock on Wednesday evening. Motions for consideration should be seat in not later than to-mor-row, and the order paper for consideration will be published to-morrow.

The .Stun* Mines excursion on Saturday In Hokitika was one of the largest for many years and numbered ovoi 13(10 souls. Gass Square was a busy scene throughout the day. which was gloriously line, 1 hough Very hot. The Rmianga" Silver Band was present and gave a remarkably line musical programme. Through the day the town wore a holiday appearance with the influx of so many visitors, who returned iinrlli at fi.lo p.m.. alter a very sueiessI el oufiiig.

A vi- itor i rom Rimango on Saturdayadvised us that in connection with the visit ol the Hokitika and Ross schools children’s picnic to Runaiiga, every effort is being made to make the outing a since.-slid one. Tilt- ground has been •selected alongside the Library and tennis court, and a mulling track is being made nndi and swing are to bo erected. In tin* ovnt. oi rain the Miners Hall is available and at the last meeting of the Alineis 1 nion the action of the President (Mr Pattison) in granting the use of the Hal! was endorsed by I lie members. Although they have no ground like Gass Square as yet the children will he alright if the weather is at all fair.

The death is reported from Christchurch on Friday last oi Mrs Griffin, wife of Rev T. N. Griffin, Methodist Minister. For a period deceased was a resident of Hokitika with her husband. She was 70 years of age, and was married at Ellerslie to the Rev T. N. Griffin in 1884. Wijli him she had since then lived in various parts of both islands ,winning everywhere the esteem and affection oi the people and there will he widespread regret at hot decease. She is survived by her bushand and four daughters, viz., Mrs .1. ('. Schneider, Cashmere Hills, Airs ,1. E. Dayman, Tasman Downs, Miss A. M. Griffin, Indian Mission School, Dilkusha. Fiji, and Miss A. C. Griffin, late of the Limes nursing staff. Christchurch. Three deaths were recorded at Westport oil Thursday. An old resident of Westport, Air Johansen, who was the last of the Alormontown pioneer beachcombers, a native of Copenhagen and unmarried. Mr Dominic Norris, 48 years of age, and a native of Charleston, where he followed mining and farming pursuits. Mrs D. McNamara after a. lingering illness. She was 74 years of age, and had resided in the Dominion for ceased was horn in London and came out to Now Zealand when quite ari infant, lieing reared in Nelson.

(■real summer sale at AleGruor’s, commencing Friday. Jan. 19th. A sale to harmonise with your economy ideas. A sale to form the keynote for savings on a large scale, conveif your casli into profit smashed goods. Now is lhe opportune tunc. Every article of wearing apparel and drapery marked down to bedrock. Aon will save

big money oil every purchase iusL now Pav a visit early. AleGnicr’s (AA

la lid) Ltd., Hokitika and Grey-mouth Advt.

Messrs Atari: Sprat and Co. I."i. have been appointed West Const di.-tn hutors for Bell’s “Special Reserve Scotch AVhiskv. the territory includ

iug from Alurclnson to South Mostland. Bell’s Scotch AA liisky is the only standard draught whisk-.- ..old by lhe Royal Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland and Grand \\ eliiny ton. and lending clubs through New Zealand. Roll’s is now the lending line in New Zealand and is a, fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arri\- early next month when the firm will lie pleased to supply.—Afark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymouth; sole distributors for AA T est Coast. —Advt. The finest Fluid Afagnesia is SIIAKLAND’S. Afore freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price.

As a dirt ejector and sciential(lollies saver "NO-RT BRING T.aundrv Help hold- premier position. Is packet does 7 washings perfectly.

[ Paterson and Lloyd’s adveitisc a j special reduction and concession with j boy’s suits and also announce tin t C. | Taylor and Co's latest price list for i dyeing and cleaning shows substantial ■ reductions. All classes of work under- j taken and satisfaction guaranteed. AAe j have a large assortment of goner; I i drapery, boys and men’s clothing the j quality and prices to please all pockets, j AVe guarantee prompt attention, and | satisfaction or your money will he i cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. I You will not be disappointed, Paterson and Lloyd’s, The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank, Reyell St I Box S 3. Hokitika,— Advt. 1

Chautauqua is coming, February 14-17. Opera House, Hokitika. Season tickets only from Mr 1.. Aldridge.— Advt.

A Christchurch paper states that two rinks from the Beckenham Cluh. Christchurch, will take part in the Most Coast Bowling tournament at Westport next month. The Opawn t Ink is also sending a rink. j

There was ail interesting afternoon’s play .in the local Bowling Green on Saturday- afternoon. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied bv Alesdames H. Thompson and A. B. King. Orr Bros, notify they have a few seats available in their car leaving for the Nelson carnival on Tuesday 30th. January. Eor fares and particulars apply to Orr Bros., or Phone 1483 Advt. Genuine bargains in lies. caps, notion .ringlet-.. cashmere j hose etc. now on view at \Y. !>. Stopforth's (opposite AY. E. Williams). Trv 't.l.N-Oi..' lhe liquid polish. Gives line sortaee to ibgis and turtiituro—smartens lea liter goods. Easy and economical. All millinery must be cleared. Boys ready to wear clothing, ladies’ costumes. blouses and jumpers are now to in- ,■Oared at heavily reduced price a . Schroder and i -0.-~Advt.