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Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1923, Page 2

Tm: enquiries made by the Westland Chamber of Commerce in regard to a continuous telephone service were useful in bringing to mind the probable effect of the new tariff for subscribers to the telephone exchange. 'I here will not be any increase for private residences, but the charge for business telephones is to he advanced to £9, and will be thirty per cent almve that ol private homes. Under the continuous service, private dwellings will have to pay £2 per annum extra, but business people would jump to £l3. As tbo present tariff for the restricted hours averages £7 10s the advance by £5 10s for the extended service seems to be prohibitive. The opinion was expressed that- any increase in tariff would have a bad effect locally, as after all, the scope of the exchange is limited, and the benefits to the subscribers arc not approaching those of the larger centres. The meeting decided to appeal to the Postmaster-General for reconsideration of the question as affecting small exchanges and very good reasons were advanced for the step. The Chandler will at least he doing its duty by the action, and will warn the Department in advance of what is likely to happen if the cost is unduly increased.

Thk Postal Department is evidently not very well disposed towards granting reasonable mailing facilities to the southern districts. W’aitaha Settlement and the districts south of Mari Hari have reason to complain of the lack ol services when there are cheap facilities for adding to the public convenience. For the summer season a dual service is granted to Wuiho Gorge, but in the winter period the double service stops at Hari Hari. Now that the larger rivers beyond Inter-Wanganui are bridged, surely it would not be too much to expect the Department to provide a' second weekly service all the year round. It seems almost a certainty that motor traffic will he maintained regularly to Waiho on a permanent time-table, and wit-li that facility surely arrangements can be made to carry mails. People in tbo south are sufficiently handicapped by their remoteness from centres without cutting off the mail services. Market reports arc of first importance fo the settlers und with one mail a week only much useful information i< going to be delayed if not actually denied them. The matter is worth looking into, as also a second weekly service to Waitaha, which is so adjacent to the arterial service going south twice a week in any case.

His Honor, Mr Justice Adams v.-iil leave Christchurch for the West Coast on Tuesday. He will preside over sittings of the Supreme Court here. j The Blackwater Mines Ltd. crushed 2786 tons of stone, yielding 1235 fine ozs of fiold of the value of £5402. The working expenses totalled £4775. The working profit is £627. Development oosts were £755, and new waterjaee £257. The gold is valuod at £4 7s 6d per fine oz. Messrs Woodrotfe and Jenkin, of Christchurch are expected here tomorrow to confer with the promoters of the proposed jubileo exhibition. A public meeting in regard to the matter will be held on Monday evening at the Town Hall. While in the district Mr Jenkin, who is President of the Industrial Association of Canterbury is desirous of meeting the manufacturers of the Coast with regard to linking up with the Canterbury organisation. A meeting will be convened for the purpose of discussing the matter. The newest and most reasonable price 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 lor your money. Inspection cordially invited by Schroder and Co.—Advt. Mr A. A. McDowell, Collector of Customs at Grcyniouth for many years, died at Christchurch on Wednesday at the age of 80 years. The late Mr McDowell was transferred from Greymouth to Invercargill, but latterly resided in Christchurch. He leaves two daughters—Mrs W. 11. 1 Yrkins, and Miss McDowell, who nursed him through his illness—ami two sons, Messrs Arthur and Frank, both of Christchurch. His wife died two years ago.

The death occurerd at Levin last week of Mr George Edward Thomas, of Levin, formerly of Iteefton, where he was engaged at at the lnangalma Herald Office. When in Keefton the deceased was a member of the Inangahua Silver Band, and was much liked and respected. On leaving Iteefton. Mr Thomas was on the reporting stall of the Grey Itiver Argus, and from there to Levin. He leaves a widow and family of three young children.

The Blackball mine will probably be unsealed during the week, as it is believed that the fire can now be confined to a much smaller area: in fact it may be possible for it to be confined to the old-workings. If this is so, it, will be a good tiling for Blackball, as a

large proportion of the population left to sccik other employment after the disastrous fire a: few months ago. which necessitated the closing up ol the greater portion of the mine. A monster clearing stile of men's wear and drapery is taking place in Keller’s sample rooms, Weld Street, to-day and will continue till Monday night, where Mr L. E. Aldridge, on behalf of the Assignees will offer some startling bargains. The goods have to go, and are marked at prices that will ensure a speedy sale. As the stock is limited and cannot he replaced, those who visit early will get the plums of the stock. Mr Evan Parry ,engineer-in-chief of the company which is responsible for the electrification of the Arthur’s Pass section of the New Zealand Midland ■Railway, will sail on the Tainui on March Sili to attend the, official opening. Mr Evan Parry was Chief Electrical Engineer to the Xew Zealand Government during the development of the Lake Coleridge hydro-electric undertaking, and he reported on the development of other power sources, and planned extensions in both islands. Mr Parry resigned, towards the end of 1918, to take up the very important position which he now holds. Mr Parry was very popular during his stay in New Zealand.

L. E. Aldridge, who is West Coast agent for the New Zealand brunch in Dunedin of the Gresham Publishing Co, the Caxton Publishing Co., and \ iriue and Co., Ld., London, will have on view during the next Tew days a range of samples and catalogues of the latest and most authoritative works on the following subjects:—Electrical and mechanical engineering, motor and marine engineering, railway engineering, plumbing and sanitary engineering, architecture, building construction, technical works of all kind : trade, devotional and medical, agriculture and botany, nature study, history, travel, biography, music and art. standard literature, and dictionary and encyclopedia. Students and teachers of any of these or allied subjects would do well to call at Keller’s sample rooms when information and prices and terms will he afforded by L. If. Aldridge. These lines are shown in conjunction with the inen”s clothing sale. Also for quick sale, one second-, band Royal Bnrlock typewriter, in good order, price C 6 15s. —Advt.

Schroder and Co., are now fully prepared with Winter Furs, in Stoics and Wraps at exceptional value. The beautiful Furs include, skunk, silver fox. mole coney, black coney, kit fox, white Lhibet. imitation ermine, kolinsky wraps, imitation squirrel, bear, skunk goat., stranded goat, marabout wraps, natural budgets, jackal, seal, and beaver. These have all been secured on favourable terms by Schroder and C’o. Inspection invited.- Advt

Tn another column Messrs Paterson Rial Lloyd announce a “mark down” sale from Monday, February 20th to March 10th. Owing to the fact that now consignments are coming to hand Messrs Paterson and Lloyd find it necessary to reduce their stocks to make roiu for these new goods and accordingly they 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.

The managing director of McGruer’s, Westland Ltd., paid his yearly visit to the Hokitika branch yesterday and inspected the stocks held by the local store. After carefully examining the stocks it was found this store was overloaded and it was decided at once that stocks must he reduced, and his idea was to make a 4s lid sale. The director has made no errors about reducing stock, for he has simply slashed into the goods and marked them at most ridiculous prices that they must go. The staff are busy marking goods down to 4s lid. Even a costume at 84s must go at. 4s lid: also a ladies’ raincoat 84s at Is lid. I lie goods will be on display to-night and will give everybody an idea of uliat this 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 days while this 4s lid sale is progressing as half of the advertised lines are reserved for Saturday. The 4s lid sale starts on Friday morning, doors open at 9.30 o’clock. This event is colossal and don’t forget we mean business.—McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd.. Hokitika and Greymouth,—Advt.

A mooting of the Chrysanthemum So- ( ciety will bo held at 7 o’clock this evening at the Vicarage.—Advt. I The Supreme Court sittings arranged for the 14th. inst. nt Hokitika have | been postponed until Monday, March 19th. at 10 a.m. j Patous 4-ply Wool. Me have just received a big range of the above in fawn, kingfisher, rose, nigger, black, white, and navy at lid per skein. Addison’s.—Advt. | Entries for the Westland A. and P. Association’s show on Hokitika racecourse on Wednesday next close with the Secretary, Mr <T. Jarman, to-night at- 5 o’clock'. A very satisfactory list has conte to hand, and will ensure the success of next week’s gathering. The adjourned meeting of the Excelsior Senior Football Club will be held to-morrow (Saturday) evening in Keller's Sample Rooms at 9 o’clock sharp. All members and intending members are requested to attend.—Advt. Mr A. Little is now stock-taking and finds he is overstocked with sand shoes. He does not intend carrying these over to next year, so during the next few days they are to be sacrificed at 3s lid per pair. To-morrow afternoon on All Saints’ Tennis Club grounds a Paddy s maiket will be bold in aid of the Club funds. Complete arrangements have been made by the members for a successful afternoon and with the co-operation of the townspeople the object in vl °" should result. Winter Millinery! Addis m's are making their first showing of the above from Saturday March 10th. Call and inspect our latest importations also i, choice selection of colonial models. Smart followers of fashion will endorse our newest styles.—Advt. Great one price event 4s lid sale 4s lid. Hundreds of articles worth from 6s lid to 84s, now all one price Is IUI. A’ou can buy more for 4s lid than 4s lid ever bought before. To miss this great sale is to lose the chance of a lifetime. Great preparations have been made to make this the greatest bargain fair ever held in Hokitika. Sale commences Friday at 9.J0. All thrifty folks will he there. M<Gruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.--Advt. These are stirring times lor New Zealand grovers, thanks to BIXG” Laundry Help, ‘ KEEI SM]L]XG’’ Boot Polish and ‘'Golden Rule Candles. —Win Perry and Co.. Ltd.--Wholesale ilistrihi.itors.