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Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1923, Page 2

At Ngakawau on Saturday 140 yards flat race between AV. O’Himrke and H. Xalir resulted in a win for the former I;y S yards. Time 56 4-sseos. The Hokitika Cricket Club ball takes place in the Supreme Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Capital music, a eootl floor and .supper, should attract a large attendance. Ihe Hon. Minister of Mines is expected here late to-inorrow aiterm In the evening Air Anderson will he waited on by the Westland Counts Council ami the Prospecting Association at the County Chambers at 7.36 o’clock. Air Anderson returns north on Thursday.

At the racecourse to-morrow at I p.m., during the Show, Alessrs \V. Jeffries and Co., will sell a brood trotting mare by Wildwood, with foal at foot for Mr It. Fleming and the trotting gelding Bush King for Afr L. Kirwan.

The” National Alortgage and Agency Coy., notifies an important auction •sale on the homestead of Air J. S. Howson, Ahaura on Wednesday, March 31st.. at 1 p.m., of a large number of first elass Nelson sheep, cattle and farm implements. Particulars of the entir appear in another column.

A public meeting of manufacturers and all interested in establishing secondary industries in the district, will Ive held at the County Chambers at * .36 o’clock to-night, "lien Mr Tonkin of the Canterbury Industrial Association will deliver an address, and explain the advantage of concentration and organisation of manufacturers in association The meeting is worthy the fullest public support.

While walking alone the railway track north of Aloana yesterday morning a man named AN . Spence was struck by flic engine of a work train coining from Otira. He sustained severe injuries to the head. The injured man was given first aid by Mr lYat of Aloana, and sent on ,n Gveymontli by the work train and then conveyed t > the Grey Hivcr Hospital. His condition is somewhat serious.

l.e-'lie G. J.oveday, who nil Thursday for the third time was '‘chaired" as a King’s Prize winner, is a son of G. Livedav, a member ot the one time famous Woodville Iti Ilfs team and 31 years of age. His three brothers also | are good shots, one 11. C . Lovedny, having been near the top in the King's match on several occasions. Leslie Lovedny began shooting as a youth at (jhura, whither the iamily had moved and when twenty won the belt at Trentliani. In tile previous year his performances at Trcnthani were so gooil that lie was selected as a member of . the New Zealand team for Uisley. where he won the Prince of Wales match, seven shots at 300 yards and ten at , UOO yards. Homeward bound from : Uisley, Lovedny competed at the N. | If. A., meeing at Ilandwiok, heading the list in the Referee match. Then 1

came a period of war service, at the end of which, before returning to New Zealand, he attended. Uisley and wen tit,' King’s Prize. Ho was the first New Zealander to accomplish that feat. Now he is for the second time acclaimed the Dominion’s champion marksman.

We regret to record the dei tli of an old pioneer of the district in the person of Mr Janies G. Webster, which took place yesterday at his residence Seddon Terrace. Itiinu. The deceased was: a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and came to New Zealand about 60 years ago. He was 85 years of age. Mr Webster was one of the first to arrive in Hokitika, icaching here in 1863 and he had followed the fortunes of the Const ever since, attending most of the rushes and ultimately settled down at Ttimu. Mr Webster took a keen | interest in the Miners’ Association in past years and for a ix?riod was valuer in Westland County. He lost his wife some twelve years ago. A large grown up family have been reared. There are five sons (Janies at Denniston, Peter and George at Rimu, Alexander at Greymouth and John at Nelson), and seven daughers (Mrs J. Foster of Reefton. Mrs H. Blyth of Canterbury, Mrs J. Stephens of Denniston, Mrs W. Craze of Rimu. Mrs R. Knight. of Rimu. Mrs W. McLeod of Hastings, and Mrs J. Braithwaite of Runanga). Very general regret will be felt at the passing of another of that fast diminishing hand of pioneers who came to Westland in those stirring days of the early sixties.

North Island moils and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The date of the public basket picnic nt Koiterangi has been altered and it will now be held on Easter Monday. Being a holiday this should prove a nice outing for townspeople. The annual Irish concert takes place in Princess Theatre on Saturday evening. A very fine programme, has boon arranged and patrons are assured of a musical treat. The full programme will be published on Thursday evening. The following will represent Rimu in their match with Cobden on Sunday— H. Craig (Captain), W. Knowles, J. O’Connor, H. Wells, K. Stoop, ,T. Starkey, J. ikjd. S. Thomas. S. Knowles, A. Thdtflfc 1.. I n wood. Emergencies .1. Cooper, » (Bannister, ,1. O'Connor. Tile freight on timber from O'revmouh to Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Adelaide has been reduced by (id per 100 superficial feet. The rate is now Os per 100 superficial feet to Svd- | ney and Newcastle, and Os Gd and is (id for Melbourne and Adelaide respectively. The sudden death took place at midnight of Mr I). E. Thornton, a welli known mining investor who has made Hokitika his home for some time past. Deceased yesterday received a cable advising him to return to England at once, and thereupon began to make arrangements to leave to-morrow. Api parently the excitement caused a Mood j vessel in his head to burst about s..'id | yesterday evening. Despite mediea'l j attention, he gradually sank and passed away about midnight. Mr Thornton came to Westland many years ago at the time the Wheel of Fortune claim j near Stafford was in full operation, being interested in the management. During the war time he served on the professorial staff of Canterbury College. Later lie became interested in a mining venture at Cape Terrace, on the north side of the Taraiuakau river, and lie has resided in Hokitika for some time now. making regular visits to the claim. Mr Thornton was very popular with all who knew him. He was of a <l l, ict nature, and many friends will hear ol his sudden demise with regret. He leaves a young wife, who lias been in Hokitika with him. To her the deep sympathy of many friends will he cxetnded. Deceased was .}•) years of age. Great one price event -in lid sale, 4s lid. Hundreds of articles worth from Gs lid to 81s. now all one price 4s lid. You can buy more for 4s lid than 4s lid over 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 commenced Friday at !).3o All thrifty folks will be there. McGruer’s Hokitika, and Greymouth.— Advt.

L. E. Aldridge, who is West Coast agent for the New Zealand branch in Dunedin of the Gresham Publishing Co, the Caxton Publishing Co., and Virtue and Co.. Ltd., London, will have on view during the next few 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, plumI bing and sanitary engineering, architecI lure, 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 die- . tionary and encyclopedia. Students and j teachers of aiiv of these or allied subjects would do well to call at Keller’s sample rooms when information and prices and terms will bo afforded by L. E. Aldridge, lines arc shown in conjunction with the men’s clothing sale. Also for guide sale, one .secondhand Royal Barlock typewriter, in good i order, price CG 15s.—Advt. The ne'U'-t and most reasonable price millinery is now on view at I 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. Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., i have been appointed West Coast distributors for Roll’s “Special Reserve’ Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Mostland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught- whisky sold by the Roval 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 ■ (inn will l» pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole ! distributers for West Coast.—Advt.