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Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1923, Page 2

Tlu> monthly mooting of' tlio 'Vesthind Progress Longue, takes place on Tuesday next.

.Miss Lilly. Organising Secretary for the Zemana and Medical .Mission will he in Hokitika for the week-end and will ake the service in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening.

15 pairs all wool Colonial blankets, double tied size. You i nlv want to sec them, usual price 5.1 s 6il, sale price 37s Od at Hallenstein Bros. Ltd.. Rcvell Si. Hokitika.—Advt.

A meeting of ladies willing to ns-.--ist with the Flower Exhibition for • hi' benefit of the Burns Memorial, will he held at the County Chambers at 7.15 o’clock on .Mondav night.— Advt.

Informations are being laid by tlie County autlioi'il it's in respect to the wandering stock nuisance in the IntorWauganui district. Other localities will lie dealt with similarly as definite reports come to hand from the roadmen or overseer.

Wanganui land is reputedly on the high side in regard to values, btif the Wanganui County Council received somewhat of a shook (states till rxehange) when il eommeneed negotiating with a settler tor 12 1 1 of his land to round off' a corner till the road near the river. The price asked worked out at £10.500 an acre. The Counei! is not rounding "II any corners oven al half that price.

In connect ion with the movement for tin' establishment of a central dairy factory in Hokitika, a notification appears in tliis issue asking all those who are willing to co-opi rate as suppliers or shareholders (or both) in the movement to indicate the measure of their support. As soon as it is thought sufficient hacking is uvailnhle a meeting will lie called to determine the details for the registration of the company, and the project will lie finally laiinrhcd. It will he helpful, therefore, if all those intending to interest themsilves in the important movement, will notify either tlie district canvasser- or the scretarv pro tern at Hokitika (Mr Evan-).'

The Canterbury Progress League lots is>ued a very neatly printed illustrated folder calling attention to holiday resorts in Canterbury, and affording much general information regarding Christchurch. The publication is n credit to the Lyttelton Times Coy., which has produced the little work well compiled by Air P. 11. Climie. the Organiser of the League. Wc-tlnnd now being, or about: to he an annexe of Canterbury by reason of the linking up by railway has not been overlooked. and some scenic views of Westland likely to attract holiday makers, are included in the booklet folder. The League has also in the press another booklet “A Holiday in Westland.” which is to he a general guide to the alpine attractions, lakes, glaciers, and virgin forests of beautiful Westland. It is clear the district has not lost anything through its close association with the Canterbury Progress League.

'essrs Afark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South A\ostland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and lending 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 bo pleased to supply.—Alark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymouth; sole distributers for AYest Coast.—Advt. Recommended by the medical pro-f<-Fsioß. *-• WObPE’S SCHNAPPS.

Entries for the Arahura fat stock sale on Monday next oppeaT in this issue. 50 pairs men’s buckskin trousers, great wearing, usual price 14s Gd. sale price ’o- nd at Hallenstein Bros. Ltd.. Re veil St. Hokitika.—Advt.

1 The lighthouse keeper at Cape Maria Van Diemen reports that the "Elsie” passed south at 3.45 P■ m. vesterdav and reported "all well.”

Messrs Orr Bros, ear leaves the Pioneer Monument corner for Kaniori Lake at 10 o’clock to-morrow morning.

A final reminder is given to those persons interested in the sale of "Tiu him” block of <352 acres, which takes place at noon on .Monday next at the Arahura saleva ril».

To-day’s excursion train left Blackball at 8.20 a.m., stopping each way at Xgnhere, Brunner, Wallsend and Greymouth. The return journey will be made at (5.10 p.ni.

The Greymouth-Hokitika Kawmillers’ Association has donated a silver cup valued at CIO 10s for the exhibi-. tor gaining most points in the cattle section at the A\ est Coast A. and 1 . Show at Greymouth.

Some northern radwaymen state that it is questionable whether the (Hint Tunnel will he in lull working order in May uexi. judging by the present rate of progress. One suggest'd that it might he as late a* September nr October before overttiling is in order.

Speaking to an "Argus” reporter yesterday an old railway officer remarked that it was a mistake when the railway sheds at the wharl ueie removed to the western end. as in his experience cargoes and trains used to he inure eaxih handled when the stores wen* nearer the centre of the town, lie had expected that the Department would have built a two or three storeyed store oil the old site.

An accident that might have been fatal occurred on Thursday at the State Collieries, in -No. 3 (binns) Mine. The whole root ot a working fell, and cevered completely one of the miners in the place, Mr Hubert Cooper. ’I lie material, iortuiiaiely, proved to he ot a suit nature, and it was found possibb' to release Mr Cooper without any serious consequences. 11 is escape was a narrow one. 1 1 i- only injuries being a number of bruises.

Mr .las !)' Itrien -M.P. advised tin; County Clerk by telegram to-day as follows: “Prime Minister agrees to receive deputation re timber royalties in ]!; o’clock on Wednesday. I'el). 21st. Acquaint- others.’” 1 Ihe local deputation wil leave oil Tuesday morning tor Wellington. The other local bodies oil the Const affected are Grey. Inangahua- and Duller Counties, .-and foul County Councils in the North Island, all of which will lie represented on the deputation.

There is going to be a record dairying season for the whole ot the hay of Plenty, says the Auckland "Star. It is the best season for grass ever experienced. The liniigitaiki Plain-; Dairy Company has doubled its output per year for the last three year-, am! two large motor lorries are non used to collect t lie cream. A new butter factory is now being built on the Ilangitaiki .River at Hiverslea, which will cost C13.0U1. Dairying is making wonderful strides, and iii" question of a grading port at Whakatune is now being considered.

Ragwort is spreading i hroughout the Taranaki district, and is liecoming a. very serious menace indeed (says the "Herald”). On some farms there are quite large areas covered with the pest ; others have but a few plants, comparatively speaking, but- apparently little attempt is being made to got rid of any of it. The ragwort is now in full bloom and unless immediate action is taken to effectively destroy both the plants and seeds then the consequences will be disastrous, it is difficult to understand why farmers will allow the first low plants appearing oil their property to seed, hut litis is what usually happens, with the result that the Whole country will soon lie overrun unless sum odrasiio action is taken.

Now that the hot season is on you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats at mueli reduced price for cash, at Sen roller and Co’s great summer sale now proceeding.—Advt.

Our success with “NO-RUBBING’ Laundry Help lias been quite phenomenal ever since we have had. the pleasure of handling it, owing to its wonderful labour saving and perfect washing qualities. —L. Gooch.

SHARLAN'D’S VINEGAR for tastiest salads at/d pickles. No trace of mineral acids, Brewed from pure cane

sugar. Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere J hose etc. now on view at W. H. Stopforth’s (opposite W. E. Williams). | , a'"rson anil Lloyd’s advoiti-e a special reduction and concession with Imv’s suits anil also announce tin t C. Taylor and Co's latixL 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, buv- and men's i lothing the quality and prices to please all pockets. We guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will lie cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will ii"t he disappointed, l’.iterson and Lloyd's. The Economic Diapers. opposite National Bank. Rcvell St. Box 80. Hokitika.—Advt. The freshest Fluid Magnesia is SIIARLAND’S. Always pure, agreeable and full strength.