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Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1923, Page 2

The W'.E.A. classes resume at the Education office to-night at 7.15 o’clock Mr Belshuw will he the lecturer in charge.

At the Magistrates’ Court thi„ morning before Air A. If. Keller J.l’.. a local resident on a charge of drunkenness was convicted and fined 10s.

Everything for the home can be supplied under one roof by Harley’s, tbe complete house furnishers, Groyimmth. Their stocks are ojxui to your free inspection without importunity to purchase. It will pay you to consult the firm.

Tlie Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress League meets at the County Chambers at. 7.15 o'clock tonight,, a. quarter of an hour earlier to afford Mr Bclshaw an opportunity of attending to discuss maitois affecting the annual winter school.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Messrs W. K. Richards and T. \V. Bruce, Justices, a young man charged with having struck another resident on Saturday night, as a result of a dispute outside the Supreme Mall, admitted the offence and was lined 20s.

Factory managers: Don’t waste valuable time patching up old inferior belts. Equip your machines with “Gandy’s’’ genuine Ibilala belting or best quality leather belting. We supply loth. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, (’hristchurrh.—Advt.

Tbe New Zealand Meat Producers Board has received cabled advice from j its London office to the effect that the i War Office invites tenders, up to tbe I 17th April, for 1,088,000 12oz tins of (••mod beef, delivery at Deptford, ! London. Tenderers must state the quickest rate of delivery they can offer per month, and when tlie firsf monthly instalment, can be delivered. |

Nominations are coming in freely for j tbe Easter meeting at Hokitika, the j entries for which close finally at 9 ! o'clock on Wednesday night., when the Committee will meet also to complete 1 final arrangements for what should prove a very successful gathering. Good stakes are offered and the sport will be well vftricod. In addition to tbe flatracing, there is a hurdle race oil tho programme and aho two well endowed trotting events. I

A well-known IVtone lawyer sn-t----denlv found himself in an awkward position at the Petonc Magistrate's Court this week. A young mother, in being railed to the witness box, thrust her baby into the arms of the solio ;t <— carrying her other child, who sereane l a great deal, into the box with 1

The court was in rather a commotion . for a while, the two infants screaming at finding themselves in such strange surroundings. “You get your I in,” said the Police Inspector to the embarrassed lawyer, as he wenf to relieve the mother of child she carried. Tho matter was finally settled | liv removing both the children.

London has been gripped by a new game, says the “Daily Mail,” which is played in the United States so largely ; as almo.-t to supplant bridge. It is a sort of dominoes called "Mah-longg." | and is of Chinese origin. It was the I rage in China 2000 years ago and was ; also popular in Japan. It is played ( with 130 pieces called "tiles,” similar . to dominoes, but made of bamboo a"d i faced with bone. These bear coloured ; Chinese ideographs. It is disconcert- ■ ing to come on a party of Mah-Joiigg j enthusiasts. The only sound one hears is muttering of “pong” and “chow" j as the players claim scores. Inquests arc held after the game in reference to matters such as “eight- of tung” or why “east wind” should lie played or his “red dragon.” Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory includ- i ing from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is tho only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal 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 whiskv. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth: sole) distributers for West Const.—Advt. s Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cashmere J liose etc. now on view at W. H. Stopforth’s (opposite W. E. Williams). The newest and most reasonable price millinery is now on view at Schroder and Co. These are finding reaqv sale— do not -delay, otherwise you will'miss ji chance of getting value, for your money. Inspection cordially invited by Setrodor and Op,-Advt.

A Paddy's Market will bo held fitSt. Mary’s Club Rooms on Easter Saturday, in aid of the Kokatahi Catholic Church rooms. A notice declaring the Blue Wren, or Superb Warbler, absolutely protected under the Animals Protection and Game Act, 1921-22, has been gazetted. The Kokatahi Football Club’s ball at Koiterangi Public Hall takes place tomorrow (Wednesday) evening. A good floor, good music and good supper should make the gathering very enjoyable. A large crowd is expected.

At Grevmouth on Saturday James Lancaster Parker was found guilty on it charge of indecent assault. S#utenco was postponed till Thursday, as was also sentence in the case of Francis O’Connell who pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from postal packets.

Mrs Vert* Plantageiiet writes to her many West Coast friends urging them to not. to forget to keep Kofgo, the great cough mixture in the house ns she feels certain that it will save them and their families a l.ot of trouble during this approaching winter. Ford owners: Study economy. Attach “Whitford” combined magneto adjuster and fan pulley. Ensures constant ignition, more power, saving of petrol, good head lights and eas ' starting. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch.- —Advt.

At the Westport Supreme Court on Wednesday Francis arron was found guilty of doing bodily harm, with a, recommendation to mercy on the grounds of extreme provocation, a charge arising from a stabbing affray with a fellow seaman on the s.s. Kakapo at the* Westport wharf. Accused was granted probation for two years, subject to taking out a prohibition order and to pay costs of prosecution amounting to €32.

Mr Neville Bull, a very old identity of Westport, passed away in the District Hospital last week at the advanced age of 79 years. Mr Bull had a varied career, which included mining on the Northern Terrace, acting as storeman for the late Messrs Stitt Bros, and hotel proprietor. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs M. Hennessey. Westport, and two sons, Neville Bull, of Auckland, and Arthur Neville Bull of London.

The Department of Industries and Commerce advises that in order to overcome the disability under which local authorities are placed in regard to fheir participation in the British Empire Exhibition on account of their lack of authority to expend moneys on the preparation of exhibits, the Government proposes next session to introduce the necessary legislation with a view to validating such expenditure. This authority will only apply to expenditure incidental to exhibits for inclusion in the official New Zealand sec tion of the British Empire Exhibition.

The alarm of the Chapter of Christchurch Cathedral concerning the safety of the roof of the building has been entirely allayed. The borer proves to be m but one place, the rest of the timbers being quite sound. Mr I’. Graham had the roof of the nave stripped in six places, three on one side of the ridge, and also on six different parts of the aisle roof. He removed the battens in each place, and made a t borough investigation. He found no trace whatever of borer anywhere save in this one spot where the stone crashed through the slates-—in the corner along side the tower.

A good story of a Maori’s first ride ill a train was told at the Returned Soldiers’ Association a night or two hack. It happened at the Auckland end of 1 lie line, and the Maori entered the train with much trepidation, especially ns tho carriage was near the engine, which was blowing off steam. He was not at all happy as the train accelerated speed, and as it dashed into a tunnel all sorts of weird mutterings were heard proceeding from the corner where he set. Just as suddenly the train dashed once more into daylight, evidently to the great astonishment of the Maori, who looked round with an amazed expression on his face, and remarked, "Pv gorry, tomorrow.”

r l'he form of architecture adopted in a sketch plan of the Dominion pavilion at the Empire Kxliibition does not meet with the approval of the Dominion Advisory Council. It was stated in a letter considered by the Auckland committee that the design was in no way indicative of the Dominion. It s' o

make the New Zealand court distinctive from all the other British courts. The High Commissioner has been asked if time will permit of the preparation of a frontal design by local architects which would be descriptive of the Dominion’s national character. It was considered that a building distinctively Maori in its art design would he mo~uit able.

The proceedings at the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon were of a long drawn out nature. The case of the two Mansbury brothers, one against the other, engaged the Court from II a.m., with the luncheon -adjournment taken, until o. 3() P-m., when the Court adjourned and then only the evidence of plaintiff was taken, tile cross examination lasting for about three hours, when much matter of an apparently irrevelant nature was introduced by counsel for tlie defence, necessitating the constant intervention of his Honor. Before the Court adjourned Ids Honor signified his desire to hold an evening silting, hut Mr Murdoch asked (in view that he was engaged in each ol the cases that were to come before the Court this sitting, anti that it would prejudice the case for his clients, it the sitting lasted late into the evening), for there not to he an evening sitting. His Honor in view of the explanation agreed and the Court adjourned till the next morning.

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