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Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1923, Page 2

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co., hold an important sale of store stock at Araliura to-morrow, oornmopeine at 1.30 p.ni,

Mr O’Brien, M.P. for Westland purposes visting South Westland at an

early date, and will proceed as fur as Okuru to look into the requirements of the district.

As an Easter gift to the general public Stephen Bros., are giving away to those who get there first, knitting silk in a, variety of rich shades at 6s 9d a hank.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the Excelsior Senior Football Club will me held in Keller’s Sample Rooms on Wednesday evening next at 7.30 o’clock. All members and intending members are requested to attend.—Advt. At the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock, Miss Lilly will deliver a lecture on “Life and Scenes in India.’’ The address will be illustrated with some beautiful slides and should prove very interesting. There will be no charge for admission, but a collection will be taken up in aid of the women and children of India. In accordance with a resolution of the Hokitika Municipal Hand it has been decided to.form a class for beginners, so that later on they may he drafted into the hand and bring it up to tho required strength. Applications from steady lads to jdin the class will he received by Mr W. E. Richards, who has been appointed to take charge.

An amusing story comes from the North. A certain cough mixture, Ivofgo, is very pleasant to the taste, and it is reported that ttie scholars of one Maori school refuse absolutely to do any lessons of a morning until they have a dose of Kofgo. Knowing the value of this remedy their teacher willingly obliges them. The monthly melding of the Westland Chamber of Commerce will he held at 7.30 o’clock this evening. The question of a continuous telephone service for Hokitika, will he considered, the requisite data in connection with the matter now being available. Ihe matter of additional hotel accommodation will also be discussed. A full attendance of members is desired. The work of erecting the concrete building for Mr S. J. Preston in Novell Street, opposite Weld Street, is progressing satisfactorily. The walls have now been placed in position, and will shortly he ready for receiving the overhead structure.' The premises, when completed will form an imposing structure that will be a decided ornament and a vast improvement to the ramshackle promises that were pulled down to make room for the new structure now under way.

The death took place on Sunday at the O’Connor Home, \\estport. of Mr Michael Mealy, aged 63 years, alter a long illness. Deceased was for many years engaged in farming at Nelson Creek, and later resided at Grcymouth. He leaves a widow and two daughters: Sister Mary Can ice (St. Mary’s Convent, Hokitika) and Sister Teresa (Convent of Mercy, Westport). Ibo late Air Hoaly was well-known through out the West Const.

,A mooting is to 1)0 hcl<l flt tlio I own Hall next. Monday night to meet Meshrs WoodrofFe and Jetikins of Christchurch who will address nil interested in regard to the lines on which the proposed British and Inter-colonial Exhibition to be held here in December next might 'be conducted. These gentlemen are coming over in au entirely honoiaii wav to afford what information they can, derived from the experience gained at the recent very successful exhibition conducted at Christchurch, with regard to which they wore most intimately connected, being in tact the moving spirits of the display which was such a pronounced success from every point of view.

The death occurred at Westport on Friday evening of Mr William Robert Cook, a well-known resident. Deceased was a native of London, 76 years of ago. He served with the 17th. Lancers, which ho joined as a boy, and attained the rank of sergeant. Tic canio to Now Zealand almost 50 years ago, and followed mining at Brighton and Charleston, later taking on hotolkeoping at Cape Foulwind and tlien at Millerton. residing on the hill for some twenty years. Some years ago, Mr and Mrs Cook went to Westport. The late Mr Cook enjoyed good health all his life hut luttorl v was failing and on Friday morning lie had a paralytic stroke. Deceased left a family of six daughters and three sons.

Mr Jas. O’Brien M.P., Inis weived from the Minister of Agriculture the following letter in connection with the appointment of a permanent inspect >r of apiaries for the districts of Nelson. .Marlborough. Muller and Westland: “Dear Sir. -With reference to the deputation which waited on me on February 20. in conncxtion with the qncs-. tion of appointing an Apiary Instructor for the Nelson. Marlborough. Westland and Muller districts, I desire to inform you that the need fe" more apiary inspection throughout- the Dominion is fully realised, hit tproposals have been held in abeyance on account of the financial position T have, however. pleasure in informing you that it j,. hoped that, the position will be met as far the districts mentioned are concerned, liefore next season.—Yours faithfully, fsedA W. Nos worthy. Minister of Agriculture.’’

\tacregrets are hoiiw expressed locallv that the trees in the Government House grounds, that have grown tip with the town, are now being cut down to make room for building operations. There will soon be a transformation of that greenerv bower, ns the v- ( ,rk is now in hand to clear two of ti'o sections recently leased by the High 8-bool Board for a term of 21 years. Clements Motors Ltd. propose erecting an up-to-date garage on the site at tlio corner of Sewell and Weld Street. Thev have secured two sections, ono having a depth of 59 feet to Sewell Street, and a frontage to Weld Street of 120 feet, and another alongside in Weld Street with a frontage of 50 feet, running hark towards tbo river 120 feol Practically tbe whole will be utilised for building purposes, so that a very large building area will he covered.

Tn another column Messrs Paterson and Lloyd announce a “mark down” sale from Monday. February 26th to March 10th. Owing to the fact that new consignments are coming to hand Afessrs Paterson and Lloyd find it necessary to reduce their stocks to make rom for these new goods and acoordinglv thev have reduced all their present lines to bedrock prices with a view to making a speedy clearance of their shelves. This is an excellent opportunity for thrifty buyers to procure all their clothing requirements at remarkably reasonable prices, and wise people will make a point of calling early before the best of the bargains disappear, Advt.

Arrangements for the flower show on Thursday are now being made. There will be a fine display of exit blooms, including many district- exhibits.

A meeting of the Sub-Union Referees Association will be held on 'Wednesday evening at 7.15 o’clock, at Mclntosh s Club rooms.—Advt.

Orr Bros, char-n-baiu; will leaxe the Pioneer Memorial on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for Kokatahi Fair. The Bus will leave Hokitika for Kokatahi dmico at 7 p.m.—Advt. The Kokatahi Fair to-morrow afternoon, with a dance in the evening, promises to attract a large gathering into the country. The movement is in aid of the Public Hall extension fund and every effort is being made to make the day a successful one. To ride into the down train from Reefton and to come off with scratches only was the experince of a young man oil a motor cycle at Totara flat yesterday morning. Harold Clapninn. the young man, was riding a motor cycle and did not see the train approach the crossing with the result that lie "cut right on to the cow catcher, both he and the motor cycle being carried over the cattle stop and on for some distance. The engine was pulled up promptly. The man received scratches on the hands and his machine some slight damage. The train had just left Totara Flat station when the accident occurred, at about 5.20 a.m. The young mail who had a marvellous escape from death, was on his way to collect the mail and was employed by Mr Hugh Gilmer, a farmer of Raiipo.— Argus.

A pleasant little function look place on Sunday evening last, when the members ol St. Mary’s Choir met to make a small presentation to Mr F. Groufsky their senior member, in recognition of the many useful sen ices lie lias rendered to it. Air G. Woriningtoii made the presentation speech and in doing so made flattering icierto Mr (J rout sky s twenty h\o years’ serrieo in the choir, his uncensing efforts on its boh alt, sit id his encouragement ol the younger memIkm's. Tin? spoakcr said. Mr Groufsky had given si grout deal of his time to matters connected with the choir, and this combined with his enthusiasm and equable temperament made his sendees valuable ones. The speaker then callad upon Mbs A. Daly to make f’c presentation, which consisted of a 1.0r.v0 pipe and leather pouch, and in doing so Miss Daly thanked Mr Groufsky for his personal services rendered to her as organist and the work he had dene and wa-s doing for the St Mary s Choir. Supplementary speeches were made hv Messrs T. and W. Stopfoith and P. Korlcgnst. Mr Groufsky in reply thanked the members of the C loir lor their very nice presents, which, lie said, were quite unexpected, hut lie deeply appreciated their kindness and the tributes paid him. Mr Groufsky said lie* hoped 1o remain a member for some years yet, and would always be pleased to do what he could for Si Mary’s Choir. A pleasant little function then concluded.

Just, landed a consignment of 200 cases choice dessert and cooking apples consisting of Cox’s oranges, Pippins, Scarlet Pearmains, WolseyK etc etc. Also 100 i cases tomatoes. —Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2.) Advt.

Hokitika ladies quite enjoy acquainting new comers with the wonderful labour saving and perfect washing qualities of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. Is packets.