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Hokitika Guardian, 8 March 1923, Page 2

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer coimccted with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. announce a gigantic sale of drapery, comprising 500 lots, on Thursday, March 15th at H a.m.. comprising all sorts of drapery. It is reported that since Christmas something over 150 quinnat salmon have been caught in Cake lvanieri. All are reported to have been female fish. Within fh same period about a- dozen trout brown and lainbow both have been caught in the lake. The salmon gives tile fisherman good sport; aiid visitors have been rather successful. It is understood that the proposed carriage of goods through the tunnel in about ten days’ on a. fortnight’s time, will lie of a temporary character with the Public Works plant, and not with the engines to ho regularly installed. The small engines which have been operating the tunnel are being adapted for the new haulage, but they will not draw more than two loaded trucks at a time. Additional rolling stock for the Coast has boon sent through the tuunc-l of late, including several timber waggons. '[’he newest ami mosl ren-onable 1 rice millinery is now on view at ■Schroder and Co. These are finding ready sale—do not delay, otherwise you will miss a chance of getting value for your money. Inspection coidiuily invited by Schroder and Co.—Advt. * Kokatalii was favored with a perfuut day yesterday when the Fair in aid of tile Public Hal) extension fund took place. There was a large gathering present, a large percentage of those present going from town. 'J he hall was well tilled with meat, produce, poultry etc.; and as the afternoon wore on Air M. Houston auctioned the goods off meeting with a ready sale, the whole of the articles being readily disposed of at satisfactory prices. The result should add Substantially to the building fund’.

.Air L. F. Avsen Chief Inspector of Fisheries for New Zealand, stated that his department had arranged for a suitnbio vessel with which to carry out experimental salmon fishing off tin. coast of North Otago and Canterbury, and he expected that operations would begin early next week. His investigations led him to believe that- salmon were now plentiful along the eOltSt referred to, and, as they had been acclimatised there for commercial purposes, it was intended to put them on the market as food for the people. Ordinary fishermen were now allowed to take salmon by moans of trolling (a spinning bait- dragged behind a- launch), provided the launches do not go within 500 yards of the mouth of a river and the close season (April 30th to September 30th) is observed.

“A real gem of the British Empire is New Zealand, and her people are worthy descendants ol tilt- parent stock. It, is delightful to travel in that country, one meets such courtesy tint! such kindness. Food tit tho hotels and on the railway stations is splendid. The tea and co'fi’e.*. bread, scones, and butter are alwavs good, and one does not object to the absence of flies at mealtime. Of course, the railways themselves want modernising, but that, is hopeless under State- ownership. AA ith(,ut competition, nothing hotter can he exnectod. They are sliiw and shaky, anil in many districts motor-cars and • Imsm arc getting the railway traffic. The cities and larger towns arc well paved, and kept beautifully clean, and great credit is due to the various municipal bodies who are in them."Pis wonderful laud indeed, and one that New Zealanders naturally love.” —Extract from the last number of the “Pastoral Review.”

Tlie cut bloom display opened at the Town Hall to-day. There is a gay display of (lowers, Mr A. B. Boyd who lias organised the show making a splendid exhibition himself, while numerous exhibitors are also co-operating. The Borough gardens arc also showing a fine lot of cut blooms. The hall presents a very attractive appearance, and patrons were much interested in a close inspection of the display. In addition there is a good array oi vegetables and home produce, cooking predominating. These exhibits are 011 a stall for sale, and brisk business was being done. There > s also a sweets stall, while a refreshment stall iound special favor with numerous visitors. Th© show will he continued to night from , .30 o’clock when the charge for admission will lie 1-. To-night commencing at 8 o'clock there "ill be a promenade concert-, contributed to by several ladies and gentlemen, who will render vocal and instrumental numbers. The occasion should attract a large gathering. Tlie whole of the proceeds are to be devoted to the Robert Burns Memorial Fund, to defray the cost of the statue of tho poet to he erected on CV-s Square, the foundation for which is n ,w being put in. The local committee are much beholden to Air Boyd for organising and arranging the very attractive display of flowers and now that the ice has been broken it is to Ire hoped it will be possible to revive the annual flower show which in pre-war days was always such a feature for the town year after year. It is understood that the matter "ill tic taken up betimes and steps pursued in the direction indicated. Lovers of flowers are sure to support so worthy a movement heartily.

Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere i hose etc. now on view at AY. H. Stopforth’s (opposite AY. E. Williams).

Recommended bv the medical profession.—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS,

1 Messrs Hallonstoin Bros. Ltd., h avo donated n trophy value £2, for the best ( shorthorn bull at the A. find P. Show on Wednesday. j } Nest week the Bank of New Zealand at Greymouth will enter into temporary quarters in the building formerly occupied by Mark Sprot and Co., Alackay Street. The old building will be dismantled, and it is understood that the new building will be a one-storied : structure. 1 ■ The Hon. Minister of Mines is expected on the Coast next week, being due at Westport on Monday. \ isits : to Reefton and Greymouth follow and ' later Hon. Anderson is expected here. : In connection with the visit there will be an investigation in regard to the application of Stuart and Chapman j Ltd., to carry goods on their tramway between Waitaha and I toss for the I benefit of the settlers. The Minister is also to give his decision in regard to a Westland prospecting scheme. Schroder and C'o., are now fully pre- ] pared with Winter Furs, in .Stoles and I Wraps at exceptional value. The beau- ' tiful purs include, skunk, silver fox, ' mole coney, black coney, kit fox, white ’ j thibet, imitation ermine, kolinsky i wraps, imitation squirrel, bear, skunk I goat, stranded goat, marabout wraps, I natural badgets, jackal, seal, and I beaver. These have all been secured I on favourable terms by Schroder and i Co. Inspection invited. Advt i I The slmw of cut blooms at the Town ; Hall is being greatly admired to-day. , j The display by Mr Boyd is a, very attractive otie in both quantity and quality. From the Borough gardens there is also a potable display, while from the gardens of the Old People's Home, Kumara, Mr G. Head the Master, makes a capital show. Among other exhibitors may be named, Mrs Spiers, Kumara, Mrs Meredith, C.'hrisl- [ church, Mrs .Tames Stapleton, Mrs Burger, Mrs W. Perry, Mrs Pcdder, Mr J. Giese, Mr .7. King junr.. -Miss J j Drummond. Mrs Bergstrom, Mrs b . Thompson, Mrs Sherman, Mr F. Grout- ; sky, Mr Kelly sour, Master 11. Blank, Miss M. Davie, Mrs W. Wilson, M.rs Selby, Kanieri, .Mrs Wetliev, and otli- , ers. In the home exhibits there is a show lof vegetables and home cooking, of ■ which Mrs Frquhart is in charge and the tea rooms with Mrs MeWhirter in charge. A number of ladies are assisting at the stalls. . j After a brief but severe attack ot pneumonia. Constable Alfred Withers, Jof Dnnollie, died at the Grey Hirer Hospital yesterday morning. The late Constable Withers contracted bis illness late last week and he was admit- ; ted to tile Hospital tot Sunday. He ■ was born at Tiniarii 32 years ago. For some years lie was employed in the • Manawatn district, residing :<t Foxtail . most o£_the time. He joined the Police [ Force in October 191(5, and "as sta-

, tioned in Wellington. He came to 1 Greymouth in June 1920, and remained until November of last when be was . tiaiisferrcd to take charge of the J)unollic station. The deceased constable Wits regarded by his superior officers n? careful and conscientious, and among I his comrades ajul the public generally : he won the highest esteem. The deceased leaves a widow and a voting i family of four children. His father is believed to lie in Foxton, Begavding the amazing person. Her ■ Highness the Grand Duchess Princess ; lvanovitcli. now in Wellington, who I claims to be of the Russian nobility, to own millions of pounds, palaces, amt priceless jewels, the si r.y told on her | arrival in Sdvncy is as follows:—She j originally was engaged to bo married to I Yereker Y< rsclioyle Clay, who was one I of the wealthiest Americans. While ho | was proceeding from Valparaiso to .'■an } Francisco, whore the marriage was to | take place, a seaman fell overboard | from Mr Clay’s private yacht. .Mr j Clay dived over and saved him, hut ! contracted double pneumonia from | which he died it few weeks later. Tit his will he bequeathed 22 millions of pounds to the Duchess. The Duke, I however, whom she afterwards married, i would not allow her to toiu-li a penny ! of it. so her story runs. An old will was then found, in which Mr Clay hc- ! qtteiithed thr< 22 millions of pounds to American hospitals. Of this, £30.000 was returned to the Duchess, and with | this she had a memorial church built i in a village In Virginia to Mr Clay. Hs walls worn lined with rare white marble. The l)uche-s says that she is to be joined in New Zealand in .about ■ two months time by the Duke, who is now in Russia. ! The managing director nl .McGruiu s, Westland Ltd., paid Lis yearly visit to the Hokitika branch yesterday ami inspected the stocks hold by tile local store. After carefully examining the stocks it was found this store was over- ’ loaded and it was decided at mice that i stocks must, be reduced, and his idea ! was to make a 4s Ud sale. The di- : rector has made no errors about ro- < dticing stock, for be lias simply slashed i into the goods and marked them at most ridiculous prices that they must e„. The staff are busy marking goods down to 4s lid. Even a costume at 84s must go at 4s lid: also a ladies raincoat Ms at 4s lid. The goods will he on display to-night and will give everybody an idea of "bat tins marking down means. However, Hokitika and country people are going to benefit bv this wonderful event. Keep vour eves on our windows for the next few davs while this 4s lid sale is progressing as half of the advertised lines lire reserved for Saturday. The 4s lid sale starts on Friday morning, doors open at 9.20 o’clock. This event is colossal and don’t forget we mean heslness._ McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd.. j Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Great one price event- ‘ls 11<1 sal® 4s Hd. Hundreds of articles worth from ds lid to P4s, now all one price 4s lid. You can buy more for 4s llu tiian 4s lid ever bought before. lo miss this [treat sale is to lose the chance of a lifetime. Great preparations have been made to make this the greatest bargain fair ever held m Hokitika. Sale commences l'riday at 4.4 U. All tliriftv folks will lie there. McGruer’s. Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

The jov of the grocery trade is NORUBBING” Laundry Help, the a hobs tier of washboard slavery.—All Hokitika grocers.