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Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1923, Page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce fakes place at 7.30 o’clock to-night.

Consumers are reminded that gas ac counts must tie paid to-morrow to sc cure discount.

The Chautauqua season ojieiis tomorrow al 2.45 o’clock at the Opera House. Season tickets will he on sale up to noon to-morrow at Brocklehursts or from Mr Aldridge. The price for single admissions to entertainments is afternoon 2s, evenings 3s plus tax: children half price.

Attention is directed to an important land sale to he held at the Arahura salcyards on Monday next at noon, when the well-known “Tulma” block comprising 1052 acres will be olfered liy auction by Messrs IV. Jeffries and Co. in conjunction with AT. Houston and Coy.

A neat little compliment was paid to Scotsmen by His Honour Air Justice Herdman at the Auckland Supreme Court tile other day (says the Auckland “Star”). L-V witness with the unmistakable “burr” of the land of heather and oatcakes, was protesting that lie had had good experience of the tailoring trade, and he added. “Not only here, but at Home.” “And you come from a good country.” remarked the Judge quietly.

The public enjoyed tilt l swimming carnival lo the lull Inst night. The programme which started about 7.20, : was not put through till nearly 11 o’clock, there being so many competitors in several of the events. The public stayed oil fully interested in tile progress of the sport, till the conclusion of the programme. As a wind up 10 the niehl’s revels, a dance was held in the Supreme Hall. The floor presented a crowded' appearance by midnight, and all seemed to he bavin;' a pood time. First class music was supplied hv several ladies and gentlemen. .Most of the visitors stayed on for the dance. •

Aii accident in connection with which timely action averted serious consequences. occurred on the paddle-steam-er Wakatere in Auckland harbour on Sunday evening (states Hie “Herald"). The steamer had been on an excursion to Kuwait Island and as she was about to berth at -the Northern Company’s wharf a winch was set in motion for mooring operations. The right-hand drum, which was not required to haul the rope, caught the overcoat of a little girl sitting near by. and as it whirled round threatened to pull her on to the machinery. The girl cried out, and a man’s timely command to stop the winch averted injury to the child. The coat was badly cut by the revolving drum. The age of chivalry is not dead. Proof of this was given in a marked degree by a small hoy in Feilding during the recent rain storms (states an exchange). Along San don Hoad the water had banked up so much as to make the thoroughfare look impassable by an elderly lady who was out with the intention of making an afternoon call. A small boy saw the predicament. and came to the rescue in a most remarkable as well ns gallant mannermanner. He secured two kerosene tins. and. using them alternately as stepping stones for the lady, landed her safely on dry land. The lady who had this quaint experience tells with pride her adventure with the Feilding boy who went one better than fHir Walter Raleigh and his clonk.

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 TIOF -' proceeding.—Adyt.

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

lii view of the success of the swimming carnival last night, it is contemplated holding a juvenile carnival some afternoon early in next month, when a series of competitions will be specially arranged for schools. Some events for seniors will be included also in the programme, so that a first class afternoon’s sports will be provided. School children will he admitted free, and a nominal charge, of Gd will he made for all others attending.

In connection with the public meeting on Friday forenoon regarding a central dairy factory for the district, settlers generally, and directors of dairy factories in particular, arc invited to attend, and ventilate their views on the matter so as to ensure the fullest publicity of the subject at issue. Settlers from both north and south are expected to be present, while as the subject is otto ol special interest to townspeople, citizens generally might be expected to attend in considerable numbers.

That she and her husband lived in an old fowlhouse because they wanted to pay off a debt, was the remarkable statement made by a witness in the Magistrate’s Court at New Plymouth (says an exchange). They now desired possession of a cottage which they had rented to defendant. Their present place of abode had no flooring or lining and the only means of ventilation was the door.

Trout fishing is rported to be good in the AVaitalia river, where fish up to 81bs in weight have been caught. It is reported also that <|iiiniiat salmon are making their appearance in that river, also some fair specimens having I,ecu caught lately. The qiiimint continue to provide good sport at Lake Kanieri .where some visiting fishermen last week secured good catches. 'I lie visitors were delighted with their experience .and will make a special descent on Coast fishing next season.

At the general meeting of the Ngakawau Miners’ Union. held last week, Mr .1. Mcllride was in the chair. At the conclusion of the general business the election of officers lor the ensuing year resulted as follows: —H. Evans, secretary; P. Adtz, vice-preside .1 : Committee: .3. Coiilsin. 3. Reid, 3. Doyle, I). Crawford. T. 3ones and 3. McCabe; Scrutineers, 'l'. Millar and 3. Duffy: Deputy-scrutineer. I • Fabald.

One AVnirnrapn resident at least must have been pleased to >“c the (Ireytown “express” waiting at the junction the other morning, and to secure a seat in it (says the ‘‘Standard”). The lady traveller referred to had come from Wellington after a tiring boat journey, and though she paid for a seat in the train had had the privilege of standing all the way. Frilly the days of chivalry seem to have departed from our midst.

The wet and humid conditions experienced in the Auckland district at intervals during the past fortnight have had a disastrous effect on all stone fruit approaching tho ripening stage (states tho “Star”). Brown spot (or ripe rot) is very prevalent this season, and many orohardists complain that their losses are very heavy in plums, peaches, and nectarines. It is stated in some districts that the nectarine crop is affected to the extent of 50 per cent. owing to the above trouble. Tomato growers are also complaining of blight.

Your home cannot be said to be really furnished if your bedroom is r.-V furnished in good ta-te. During the last few years people have hesitaied to buy new furniture owing to the high prices which existed. 'lbis excuse cannot prevail now for Messrs Harley and Co. have reduced their prices to bring them within reach of everv purse. They are offering at present a selection of very fine bedroom suites—in four pieces—at prices which were not bettered during prewar days. You are cordially invited to call at .Messrs Harley and Co’s well stocked furniture warehouse, where you will find all your requirements in the matter of high class furniture at most reasonable prices have been anticipated.—Advt.

The weather was dull and overcast for the school picnic to Kunanga tins morning, hot the large assembly and steady demand for tickets at the railwav station indicated that the holiday makers had no doubt about the weather prospects. Shortly before !) o'clock a crowded train of excursionists from Hobs and intermediate stations went through. At !). 1<» the flokitika train of some 20 carriages iully laden, moved out. the 1 own llano which accompanied the lame party, lilayinir a lively air. It is estimated that about 2.000 folk in all went iain 1 1 , so Ivtinanga will experience a pleasant invasion. Ihe youthful members of the party were all in jovial mood and appeared bent on enjoy me their outing up north, where special arrangements have been made by the good people of Kunanga for then* entertainment and pastime.

A consider;) Me amount oi' tile tiura „f the Taieri River Trust was taken up at its last meeting on the inattir of tlie opening of box culverts in embankments so that water would llov fi'iun the river into certain drain* lor watering stock, says the “Otago Daily Times”. To do this without the authority of the engineer i- an "Hence for which a penalty is provided of £.-,00 or two years’ imprisonment. Notwithstanding tile risk run some person opened tile lids of some ol the boxes |on three different; dates in January ; after repeated warnings. Witter was allowed to How in. and the hopes of the engineer to dry up the weeds that were growing at the bottom "f the i drains while the sun shines at this I period of the year were frustrated. The trust decided to offer a reward of £SO for information that would lead to the conviction of the offenders. ■ Genuine bargains in ties. caps, cotton singlets, cashmere V hose etc. now on view at W. 11. Stopforth’s (opposite TV. E. Williams). Paterson and Lloyd’s advertise a special reduction and concession with hoy’s suits and also announce that C. Taylor and Go’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, hoys 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 he disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Ban!;, Reyell St-. Box 86, Hokitika.—Advt,

Tho Postal Department notify that the reduction in postage rates from Ist inst has not affected the fee of 2a ■ , for late letters, which is unaltered. j I At the recent Duller A. and P. Show a pleasing feature was the exhibit of sheep brought down by Air Morel from Murchison. These sheep were an ex- j eellent assortment, and should en- [ courage the few sheep farmers to per- , severe with their flocks.—Argus.

Graziers, farmers and others are reminded of the Kokatahi stock sale which commences at noon sharp tomorrow. The entry is a very large one, comprising numerous lines ot cattle, sheep and lambs. A ear will leave the auctioneer’s office at 10. In a.in. for tlic yards.

Owing to the lateness of the return of the picnic train this evening, there will lie no showing of McLean’s pictures to-niglit. Oil Friday a big attraction will Ik* shown, entitled “Hack Pay,” also the continuation of the serial “Winners of the West. ” and a comedy.

Workmen arc at present engaged in relaying the tiles over an area of about a- dozen square yards at the eastern end of tho Cathedral floor (says the “Lyttelton Times”). The problem of the floor tiles working loose or bulging up is a recurring one, and no satisfactory solution of the difficulity -has yet been found. It becomes necessary periodically to take up a portion of the tiles and relay them.

This morning's (Irev Argus says:— The three-vear-ohl racing gelding Wharftlulc, 'which Mr T. Donneilan lately brought over from Canterbury, look- a promising sort of racer. It cost, it is stated, 350 guineas. Mr Donneilan is no mean judge of a horse and tlu* gelding, though now rathei on the fine side, will develop in the next year or so. It is understood the owner, Mr W. .1. Jeffries, the wellknown Hokitika citizen, will race Wharldale on the Coast. The horse is by Antagonist, and lias won a couple of races for Ids late owner. Sir George Clifford. No doubt Mr Donnellan’s proved ability as a trainer will prove equal to getting A\ harldale lit tor the meetings next midsummer, if not sooner. Air Jeffries is to he congratulated oil his enterprise and on. bis debut as a patron of the Sport of Kings.

Probably the fact that six o'clock had a few moments to spare was responsible lor the absence ol a nuinbei of sailors of the llova 1 .Mail sieainei Tahiti when she was due to sail Irom Wellington on Wednesday for Sydney, and there were at least three missing when the vessel dropped her gangway. .Jus! as the hour struck two sailors, sweat rags round their necks, saunter, ed on to the wharf, and as the vessel pulled away clambered up a rope let down to them, breathed a gentle zephyr upon the quartermaster, and strolled down the deck to their hunks. The vessel moved away, and wlien about four leel oil ibe "'barf, a lone bailor who may have been probably locked in when the door- were shut at six. strolled up, giV'.ed at the rapidly widening breach, and jumped for the rope which was dangling about four feet away, lie managed to grasp il, and with'the agility for which sailors an* famous, excelled Hloiidia anil rescued the deck. The vessel gave a toot as though applauding his lent and steamed away.

.Matters relating to the Port ol Greymouth were discussed at a conierenco between ilu* Harbour Hoard and the three engineers (Messrs Eurkert, Bhiir-Alason and Fergus) who are at present visiting Greynioutb, having been commissioned by the board to prepare a report upon the possibilities of the poll. The conference was not open to the Press, but the Chairman ,Mr Jesse Steer.) states that the engineers were not yet in a position to be able to go into details. They were studying the currents and securing information regarding the soundings inside and outside the port, and looking up all the data possible. T hey visited Point Elizabeth and walked over the Bluff Kiver. The erosion at Coal Creek has also been inspected. They arc expected to remain at Greymouth until the end ol the ween, nnu a return visit will probably be necessary. “Everything is in the melting pot now,” said Air Steer, “it is expected that tin* report of tho engineers will be to baud in a month oi SO. The board does not intend to rush blindly into any big' scheme, miles-, trade justifies it. We have a lair revenue now. and are going to keep well within our means. The board intends to keep in view the main objective of improving tho port. The idea is to work gradually on these lines, as funds are available. It is not the board’s intention to do any borrowing, but to work by degrees oil our revenue, and other money available. We will not do any borrowing unless we have ail absolute assurance of increased trade."

You will save big money if you net quick!v. Great summer sale now on at MeGruer’s. the gnat imrgain centre. Record price reductions in every Department.: special lug purchase of I’LJO Indies blouses in voile, zephyr. crepe etc., usually 8s lid to IDs (id each, now Js lid. 4s' lid. 5s lld ami 7s lid. .Wake our store your shopping headquarters. We guarantee economy and .satisfaction. McGruerks (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Ureymouth.—Advt. \|| millinery must lie cleared. Hoys’ rcadv to wear clothing, ladies’ costumes, blouses and. jumpers are now • „ |„, cleared at heavily reduced price at. Schroder and eo.—Advt.

Liquid “TAX-OL,” the quicr. polisher for doors, furniture and leather good — . Cleon ai <1 oast to apoly.