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Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1923, Page 2

The dominant feature of Harley’s Upholstered Chesterfields is their handsome appearance—the sweeping graceful lines—tin comfortable upholstered back, oil' set by tlie distinction and design of craftsmanship. Every piece of Harley’s furniture lias the same distinctivi artistry, quiet elegance and positive individuality. All orders are packed and freight paid to your nearest- railway station.

Mrs 11. .!. Rcddon arrived in Hokitika, yesterday, and is staying at Keller’s hotel till Saturday. Mr O’Brien M.U.. notified the County Clerk as follows yesterday:—“Prime Minister refuses to take deputation re timber royalties until no confidence motions are finished. Advise other local bodies.”

'Workmen are now engaged in the dismantling of the Grey County Council Chambers, recently destroyed by fire. Xo definite re-building scheme lias yet been decided upon, but it is believed that the intention of the Council is to re-elect the Chambers on the present site. The office staff is now accommodated in the Engineer’s Office.

The Railway Department announces that after next Saturday, February 17t1i.. the Christchureh-Invercargill express (8.45 a.m.) and the Tnverear-gill-Clirislc‘ltitreh express .(6.10 a.m.) will run no throe days n week only—on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. This means a reversion to the timetable in operation before the Christmas holidays.

Tlr< mimiiiiitioiis lor tin- I lari Mari races appear in to-day’s issue. Very complete arrangements for- the attendance of the general pnhlie have been mde. Cars and eliar-a-bancs will be available for visitors from northern parts. A band will be in attendance, and Mr 11. Ab bean will pice a display of the la test films. A dance will follow the conclusion of the pictures. Pedestrians are drooping bade to the former practise and are crossing Cass Square sward, instead of using the footways round the grounds, as request', d liy llio notices. The Beautifying Society- <lesires to keep the grass free from unsightly footways, and it ihoped will have the support of the public in this matter. School children are becoming offenders in t Indirection indicated, and teachers might again issue a warning with a view to impressing the young minds with the necessity lor regard for notices posted by public authorities. . Doctors recommend Oalmalt Stout, brewed by the Toon Bren cry Cot., Auckland,' bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts and pints especially for Mark Sprot and Co. T-td. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small buttes for home consumption at one shilling per bottle, loon ale, too. is par excellence, light and refreshing.— Advt. “While passing up the Tyne," remarked Captain H. H. Sergeant in his report to the Auckland Harbour Board (slate the '‘Herald”). ‘‘l was much interested in seeing IT.M.S. Calliope (as she was then known), whi-h gained such fame by steaming out of Apia Harbour, Samoa., many years ago during a severe hurricane, when several warships of other nationalities -were wrecked . It is generally understood that this feat to a large extent was due to the fact that she was using Westport coal at the time. She is now moored well up the Tyne, and appears to be in an excellent state of preservation.”

'essrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Deserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory ineluding from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch AVhisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Koval Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a, fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will lie pleased to supply. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymnntli: sole distributors for West Const.—Advt. Women are New Zealand’s greatest asset. Next in order of merit comes “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, the famous abolisher of washboard slavery. Is packet does seven washings perfectly Wnt Perry and Co., Ltd.. Wholesale "Distributors.

During the reception at Petone Cc»tral green to the New South "Wales bowlers, Mr J. W. McE'van, Mayor remarked, that such visits rubbed off some of the “insular angularities.”

The fortnightly meeting of the local Hibernian Society takes place at St. i Mary’s CTub Rooms this (Thursday) evening at eight o’clock, all members i arc requested to be present to discuss ‘ matters of importance. Intending members can present themselves for I initiation.—Advt. ; ' “Because the Manukau harbour has not been lighted for the past two million years there is no reason why it should not he lighted now,” remarked Mr E. Davis at a meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board. He pointed out that it would only require three or four ■ lights at the most to make it satisfactory to shipowners and shipmasters. He hoped the committee would favourably consider the matter. The chairman stated that a report would he obtained for the next meeting. j Lord Carnarvon and Mr Howard Carter in discovering Tutankhamen’s tomb shifted lietweon 150,000 and 200.- ' 000 tons of dirt and rubbish in tint Valley of the Kings. Two years back they were within six feet of the entrance. but were obliged to stop excavating at that spot to leave a way into tlie? tomb of Baineses NT for the annual

tourist traffic. 'When the season was over they were excavating somewhere else, and did not return t 0 the edge ol

the old ground until a few months ago. 1 With all their work they had come on nothing hut a few alahastor vases and some unimportant broken objects until the great discovery was made. As between eighty kings and quci us were buried in the Valley ol the Kings and adjoining Valiev of the Queens, and excavators have been turning over the ground since 1820, the principle adopted by Lord Carnavoids expedition was to excavate down to bedrock and pay no attention to other workers’ rubbish. The discovery is thus a case of persistcnee: bringing its own reward. j The creditable school performance of a boy aged ton years and ten months Desmond Costella, of I’onsonhy school, . was reported to the Auckland education Board. Though under eleven years of age, this lad has had the dis- >. tinction of winning two scholarships - J the Rawlings scholarship, and the Ju- j uior National .scholarship—an achievement that is something of a record for one so young, lie showed such | ability that he was promoted from ; Standard IV to Standard VI.. and this overtook the work of Standards V. and VI. in one year. The hoard decided to send letters of congratulation to the pupil and his teacher. (Ur A. (L Menzics). who it was reported liad a similar success with his class the previous | year.

Now that the hot season is on you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats til- much reduced price for cash, at Schroder and Co’s great summer sale now proceeding. Advt. Amstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now a loading line, second to none, put in oblong bottles and sold to the trade only by Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. to all leading hotels.— Advt. Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere \ hose etc. now ou view at W. It. Slupforth's (opposite W. 10. Williams). Paterson and Lloyd's advertise a special reduction and concession with hoy’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 be cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not he disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank. Bevell St. Box SG, Hokitika.—Advt.