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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1923, Page 2

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

lake Knnieri i.s proving a popular holiday resort this season, there having been a record number of visitors to the lakeside this month. Several camping parties are at the lake, where fishing has been indulged in with considerable success tins season.' The Acclimaisation Society’s launch lias been much in demand of late, running daily trips to Dorothy Falls and the head of the lake.

The swimming baths wore a special rendezvous for old and young yesterday, several score ot adults and juveniles enjoying a dip. while a number of onlookers enjoyed the animated scene. Mr Lawn is now taking entries for Monday night’s carnival for which an attractive programme has been prepared. Kntries close to-morrow, and handicaps will be declared on Saturday. The carnival should he a very popular function with the public who will have a good night’s entertainment provided. The evening's function will wind-up will a dance in the Supreme Hall, the proceeds going to the Swimming Club’s funds.

Tickets for Chautauqua will he obtainable by students and children at the State School to-morrow afternoon from 3 o’clock. Mr Aldridge will be in attendance from the hour named, by kind permission of the lb (tor. to distribute the tickets. Onlv those children holding season tickets may participate in Junior Chautauqua, tor the children this season there is to he a. specially illustrated bird lecture, and the playlet “The Treasure Chest of the Elves."’ Fancy costumes will be provided I>V the management for the chief characters in the play. Chautauqua promises to be a memorable season tins year.

Tlu' planet Mercury will lie too close t„ the sun at the beginning uf the mo.it h to lie visible, hut the two bodies will separate rapidly; Mercury will rise on February 15th at 4.30 a.m., and as its niagnitude will be 0.5 it may then be seen coming over the horizon well to the south of east. Venus will rise on February Ist at 1.30 a.m.. and on February 15th at 1.10 a.m. Mars will set on these dates at 9.35 p.m., and 9.1 p.m. respectively. Jupiter rises on February Ist at 11.3 p.m., and on February 15th at 10.21 p.m. Saturn rises on tiiese dates at 10.12 p.m. and 9.1 1 p.m. respectively.

The Argus states—Between the hours of 2 and 2.30 yesterday morning the premises occupied by Keating Bros, were broken into a door on to Mackay Street, lieing forced open. The burglars were disturbed, probably I>y the constable on the beat. They had broken into the shop, but, when a search was made, it was found nothing bad been taken. Constable Brazier, who discovered the open door, brought Mr Keating on the scene by 3 a.m. It is thought that the burglars, or burglar, having forced the door, waited to see if nil was quiet, and, being disturbed, quickly left the scene of bis action.

Von will save big money if you act quickly. Great summer sale now on at McGruer’s, the great bargain centre. Record price reductions in every Department; special big purchase of 2000 ladies blouses in voile, zephyr, crepe etc., usually Ss lid to 19s 6d each, now 3s lid. 4s lid, os lid and 7s lid. Make our store your shopping beadquarters. We guarantee economy and satisfaction. McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd.. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NAZOI/’ A unique, never-failing remedy. Is Cd for 00 dose 3.

The Town Clerk notifies that the District Electors List for the ensuing two years is now open for inspection at the Town Hall during office hours. The West Coast Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Lime Producing Coy. at Ross announce reductions in the price of their lime. The Westland Hospital Board inserts in this issue a notification in connection with outstanding accounts, which will he sued for if arrangements are not made at once for payment. Messrs W. O’Brien. .7. Bain, R. Patterson. 0. Tomlinson and R. Lynn have generously donated trophies for the Swimming Carnival next Monday night.- The Secretary (Mr A. IT. Lawn) will appreciate any further offers of trophies from well wishers.

At Greymouth yesterday work went on as usual at the pumping station with the clearing up and getting in order of the No. 2 engine. There was 7ft 6in of water in the reservoir yesterday afternoon, and further economy will he necessary on the part of the citizens. All ships have boon cut ofi from the water supply, and will have to draw their water front the river. It is hoped to get the No. 2 engine in working order by midday to-day.

There will he an occultation of Saturn hy the moon on February (itli, the earth, moon, and planet being in it line at 8.23 p.m. : the phenomenon will lie observable as a close graze in the latitude of Christchurch. The moon will pass extremely close to the first magnitude star Alderbnraii—the eye of the Bull —on February 2itli, about 8.10 p.m.

The South Westland settlers have organised a Company to buy a fionL to run principally between Okuru nml Hokitika with the products of the Ukuru dairy factory. Messrs Archie Ingram (master) and Wm Kerr (engineer) left to-day for Auckland to take over front the Northern S.S. Coy. the S.O. Elsie now running in northern ports. The Elsie was built in DOT. is (>()lt long, 18ft beam and 3ft (i inches deep and lias two 15 h.p. oil engines. A Wellington correspondent states it is now generally conceded that if all the members of the House of Representatives assemble in Wellington oil February 7th. Mr Massey will have a majority, and will lie able to carry on. Should, however, the unexpected happen, and his party sutler defeat on a no-confidence motion, there is not the least doubt that there will be another general election, and that not later Hum the autumn. There is, ol course, the possibility that Mr Wiliord may not move a no-confidence motion. In regard to the Speakership, it seems to lie taken for granted that Mr C. E. Statliam (Dunedin Central) will he elected to that honourable office unopposed.

The Red fern Municipal Band, formerly the South Sydney Model Band, which is on the wav to take part in the hand contest- at Dunedin next month, arrives in New Zealand on Fellruary 7th. This band is, by judges’ verdict, the recog nised champion hand „| An-tralia. and has just completed an unbroken season ol two years at the Hippodrome Theatre, Sydney, on Sunday nights. It is the band’s intention to give a. series of high-class concerts at the various cities and towns en route to Dunedin to help to defray some of the great expense of the trip.

The liotornis, the very rare bird, to which reference was made of a find in the south-west of the South Island, is very mucb like a big swamp-hen, but its beak and legs are much stronger than the latter bird. Its bills an 1 legs are described a- massive, and the Maori traditions state that, the bird was a. contemporary of the 1110 a. Seen side-on its plumage is striking, but when running away it displays nothing but grays, which make it very hard to detect. It loads a solitary life in flic fastnesses of the West Coast, and perefers low humid surrounding such as marshes, banks of rivers and the coverts of dripping fern.

“We are absolutely confident.” declared Lieutenant Ziegel. a. memlier of the French Mission, in an address delivered at Wellington on Friday, “in the future of the French automobile industry. But it is necessary, if it is to prosper, to find markets in all countries which are big buyers, a.s France alone cannot absorb the output. French manufacturers have grasped the fact, and in order to succeed they are ready to make a careful study of each one of these markets and to work hand in hand for effi(i mev. Wo shall feel happy if you will kindly let us know your ideas and suggestions which will be transmitted to the manufacturers and will he given ca refill consideration.’’

M t»s;*rs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Boll’s is now the leading line in Now Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments giro expected to arrive- early next month when the firm will bo pleased to supply.— Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymoutli; sole distributors for West Const.- Advt. The finest Fluid Magnesia is SIIARLAND’S. More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Larger bottle—lower price.

Paterson and Lloyd’s advertise a special reduction and concession with boy’s suits and also announce that C. Taylor and Co’s latest price list for dyeing and cleaning shows substantial reductions. All classes of work undertaken and satisfaction guaranteed. We have a large assortment of general drapery, boys and men’s clothing the quality and prices to please all pockets. We guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will he cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not be disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank. Revell St. Box 83, Hokitika.—Advt.

i After meals take a little SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Prevents acidity and headache. Shnrland’s is fi esh, pure, agreeable, i Now that the hot season is on you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats at much reduced price for cash, at Schroder and Co’s great summer sale now proceeding.—Advt.

New Zealand is fortunate in having good grocers, good women, and good “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. Hooray!