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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1923, Page 2

.Monday next being Easter Monday the “Guardian” will not be published

Clements Motors Ltd. notify ears will run to the races at. OreymoUtii on Easter Monday. Returi'. fare UK Telcoboue 11 Sm.

Tho Vacuum Oil Coy of America, which has extensive operations in New Zealand paid a dividend for 1022 of 300 per cent, amounting to 45.000,000d01.

The public basket picnic takes place at Ivoitcrnngl oil Easter Monday, with a damn in the Public Hall at night. The picnic should prove an enjoyable holiday attraction-.

A final reminder is given of the important auction sale on Tuesday at 10 a,m. by Messrs W. Jeffries ami Co. of vehicles, horses and harness. Full pariculars of the entry appear in tnis issue.

Secretaries of football clubs are reminded that entries for the Westland Sub-Union senior and junior competitions must be handed in by 8 p.m. on Easter Monday when the .Sub-Union meets to deal with saint' and general business.

The Greymontli Borough Council stall' found Wednesday a record moneytaking day it, being the last day for payment of rates if the 10 per cent, penalty was to he avoided. The sum of IT 102 JOs 9(1 was paid in during the day, [uni ensile broke the previous record of £130(1 established in 1020.

Kokntnlii Gun Club are holding a day pigeon match mi Good Friday at Kokalahi, consisting of n sweep-stake of 3s, 9 birds. A special prize of £2 2s donated by Mr •). A. Dowell, goes with the above: other sweep-stakes to follow. To ho held under usual rules and conditions. Shooting to coiunieneo. at 1.15 p.m. 1). Weir." Secretary.—Advt.

Yesterday proved a very pleasant day for the holiday till after nightfall. The morning broke Hue and sunny and it was warm and pleasant till late in the afternoon clouds gathered. By < o’clock light rain was falling. Tho weather increased in violence ns the night Wore oit, and alter midnight there was a raging gale accompanied by very heavy rain. Towards morning ihere was an extremely heavy thunclei,tomi one clap of iliunder being of a particularly resounding nature.

After installing the various appliances we are pleased to announce to our many customivs that we aie beginning mu hot menu to-day. Tea anil cakes. Bins rind Coffee. Crumpets and Toast, Soups, Ham and numerous other dainty refreshments always ready at “The Rendezvous”, Westland’s famous Ice Cream Parlour.— Advt.

Complaints reach us of the condition of the Hokitika river railway bridge. Some three weeks ago consequent on a horse in a trap putting its two forelegs through a broken plank the driver was thrown out of the trap. On Thursday afternoon there were two other planks broken that needed immediate attention. The bridge is imt safe for tr.fiic in its present condition and we ri nimend tho position to the proper authorities lot early attention.

A novel rule for the bidding at auction sides was given a trial at Asliburlun this week. It is customary in the bidding for sheep for the auctioneer to demand threepenny bids till the prict is up to a reasonable level and then to finish the clinch with bids of a penny. Yesterday, however, the audience seemed particularly slow to move, and tho auctioneer announced that he would take threepenny bids, the final bidder to have the option to recede twopence. Needless to say theoption was always exercised.

“I am opposed to these a Item i inn.-:. Il i> time that some nl the hotels in Xapier were rebuilt. This patching work is no good” said Councillor 11. Nl. Bennett, at a meeting of the Napier Borough Council when (states an exchange) an application was received for permission to shift a detached block cf bedrooms built of wood, at the rear ol the Albion Hotel in Hastings Street to a position on the same section nearer the main building. The matter was deferred for a week.

Fnlcss very drastic steps are taken, dairying will completely disappear Iron) the King Country within the next ten years.” ‘declared a delegate to the conference of factory managers at To Kuiri rwentlv. A discussion (reports an exchange) had developed on the alarming spread of ragwort throughout the district of Kihikihi downwards, which another manager asserted was closing down farms in some instancies, and would make dairying impossible in a few years time if some effective check was not put on its spread.

The Hokitika races will he the chief local event for the holidays. The local meeting is fixed for next Wednesday, the first race starting at 12.15 o’clock. There is a long list of entries. The handicaps are due on Monday night, and the acceptances on Tuesday night. The C’luli as usual has made complete arrangements for the meeting, and the gathering should be well patronised by the sport-loving public. Ladies w ill bo admitted free, and returned soldiers may obtain free admission tickets from the* secretaries of the Soldiers’ Association at Boss, Hokitika, and Oreymouth. The. Municipal Band will lie in attendance and render a programme of music. Included in the afternon’s programme is a hurdle race and two trotting events so that sportsmen will have variety provided, the gathering should prove a very popular one.

At the meeting of the Canterbury Progress I “ague on Wednesday, at Christchurch, the organiser, Mr P. H. Climie in a quarterly review, said that it was very necessary for members to attend tin* quarterly meetings. The executive had dealt with many important questions. He mentioned particularly the opening of the Otira Tunnel, but said that no definite information bad been received from the Government a* to details of the ceremony. It was hoped that a complete history of the Midland Railway, now been written. would be available for the opening. The executive had been very active in res pact to the Lake Coleridge power scheme. It had been instrumental in establishing a new power board in Canterbury, the lourtli power board the League had interested itself in. Aitention hud been given to water-races in country districts. The Publicity Committee was not encroaching mi ordinary funds, blit was inciting its expenses out of special contributions. It had collected about £7o.') and bad some money in band. It ionteniplatod the publication of more booklets and increasing the supplies of the present ones. It was intended to publish a Westland booklet on the line- ot the Canterbury one. The executive's work durin*' the past quarter bad l>een well up the standard.

Men! The early buyer gets the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in Petone and Roslyn tweeds, front fess at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite NV. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Special display in model millinery, velour roatS, fur wraps, .stoles, corsets and gloves is now showing for Easter week at Schroder and Co’s, lake note “bv speeirfl request” we .shall he open on'Easter Saturday till !) p.m. for tr.e convenience of our numerous country customers. Schroder and Co. -Advt.

Pure cane sugar produces finest table Vinegar. Try SHARLAND’S VINEGAR and prove it. Most economical to buy and use.

The Kumnra races take place at Grcymouth on Monday.

A grand ball will Ire held in Knnieri Public Hall on Easter Monday night. Refreshments providt/L Good music and good floor. Admission gents 2s, ladies Is or a plate.—Advt. On Easter Monday there will be the basket picnic and ball at Koitornngi, races at Grcymouth (Kumnra Cluo’s) meeting) with pictures at Princess Theatre in the evening and a dance at Kanieri.

The cycling and athletic “ports take place on C’ass Square on Easter Tuesday and should attract a large attendance'. Capital entries have been received for the various events, and with cycling and running a very interesting afternon should result.

Holiday attraction—A monster cm lire tournament and dance will he held in St M-rv’s Club Rooms on Easter Mondav niglit April 2nd. Four valuable prizes have kindly been donated toi the euchre, and in addition there will he a lucky table for which the prizes have also been donated. The music tor tfie dance is in very capable bauds, and patrons are assured of a vei’y pleasant evening’s amusement. Supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt. Ross people were specialty catered for bv tho progressive Railway Department ior the approaching holidays with a bare time-table —no trains whatever on Good Friday. Careful consideration must have surely been given, as there was no train to Ross from Hokitika between 2.10 p.m. on Wednesday, until 1q 25 a.m. on Saturday. Surely southern residents are entitled to receive more consideration at tho hands of the powers that he. Is it any wonder that motor traffic is taking the bulk of tin imde between the two townships.

Mr Hvrnn Brown of Olalti, well known throughout the Dominion has sold the whole of his interest m Dei oxshire’s (N.Z.) Ltd. to the Managing Director, Mr J. AY. Davy- The < o.nmuiv’s former policy ot cash pax me lit. In, all purchases, whether local or lorvi„-„ will be adhered to as in the past. Mr Daws accompanied by Mrs Davys, leaves by the Manuka for a few weeks visit to Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Mr Gordon Snoad chiuaxvare manager ot A. J. V hilt. Ltd , Christchurch, having been appointed Warehouse Manager and Director.

The high standard of the New Zealand Police Force, and the excellency of our good system, were matters commented upon by the Rev Jasper tader at the Princess Theatre at Auckland. The most hardened criminals, he said, generally began with the most trifling offence. When they came out of gaol there xias no one to hell) them to iiot bank to the. [►atiis of rectitude, or to regain their position in social life. U was a mistake to sav, as he lias often heard remarked that the Police Department was ever ready to bound these men down. He had never come across anything of that kind anywhere; on the contrary, he had always found both the members of the police and detective forces over ready to assist any young lellow who hail foolishly got himself into trouble, often goiiig Out ol their "D to oivo him assistance.

“There’s fortunes in the liquor trade right enough—running it into the United States these days.” a ship’s officer remarked to an "Otago Daily Times” reporter. Ibis officer lias come from the West Indies, ami has seen the liquor running in full blast. One ol the headquarters of the venturesome and lucrative traffic is on a small island south of the Bermudas. Ships from Europe get rid of their exhilarating cargoes at this island. It is carried to the mainland, about 9U miles distant, by powerful motor laiiuhees with a speed ol about 13 miles an houi. These launches run the risk, of course, of running into the patrols on the American coast, but it is remarkable how they seem to miss the patrols and get the liquor through. This peculiarity was afterwards noticeable in connection with official repression in the city of New Orleans.”

10 pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double bed size, Easter price 37s 6d a pair at Hallenstoiu s, ltovell St.—Advt.

The planet Mercury is at pne-cut Urn dose to the suu to he observed but towards the end of the month it may be seen setting well to tin; north of west. As its apparent magnitude will lie—l.l, it should be a quite conspicuous object. Venus rises on Aptil loth at 8.19 a.m.: Mars sets on these; dates at 7,21 p.m. and 6.51 p.m. respectively. Jupiter rises on April Ist at 7.22 p.m. and on April lo'tli at 6.21 p.m. Saturn rises on those dates at 0.11 p.m. and SJO p.m. respectively. Jupiter has now attained an apparent magnitude „f •) o and is therefore brighter than any of the fixed stars. The apparent magnitude of Saturn is 0.5 and this planet and the bright star Spicn. (apparent magnitude 1.2) form a striking -brhi ill the eastern sky. 'lhe planet Saturn will suffer two oeeultntions by the muon this month, the first occurring on April 2!Hl>. The centres of the earth moon and planet will be m a me on the earlier date, at 11.2 n.m., and on the later date at 0.57 p.m. Ihe second of these oeeultntions will take pm _ under conditions extremely tavouianw. for observation.

li is with extreme regret that w-e record the death of Miss Little. .Matron of Westland Hospital, which took place oil Thursday night about 1 o'clock after an illness extending ovei several months. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr 1' • -W Llttl ° of Dunedin, being born at Melbourne, but coming to Dunedin at an cany age. Miss Little came to_ N.ostkind Hospital as Matron some b> years ago and during that period proved her great capabilities for tlml position. Gentle and kind she endeared herself to all who came in contact with bet . and no one had anything but the kindest and most appreciative ot thoughts of the mntiv acts of gentleness received at her hands. The Hoard loses one of the host Millions ii lias had in )ts service, and the record is a very tuglj one. The death of the deceased will be generally deplored by the conummitv. Deceased leaves three brothels e.ml six sisters, one of the latter having been with her here during the last few weeks.

Motorists! “Air friction’’ carburet, tors save you pounds by securing extia power, more miles per gal and easier starting. .Scores of testimonials. Manning Machinery Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

A saving worth making. Our millinery this season is the best for Some years and the prices are petty. Models from 85s, trimmed velours 52- od, nntrimmed fill* velours 2,s Oil. Me are also showing a good range of woollen jumpers ami cardigans. Our selection of nmrabouts is the best on the Coast. Addison -.—Advt.

A big burst in prices: Is Sale Is —the top dog of all sales for two days only at McGrucr’s. Thursday and Saturday next, March 29i1l and 81st. Bigger reductions. bigger variety than ever before. It is tlie great bargain fair that only McGruer's can give. Thousands of articles worth from 2s to (ills each now all one price Is each. A few shillings will go a long way at this great Is Sale. McGruer’s. Hokitika and Grcvmoiltli.—Advt.

Summer-time is Hay-fever-time. You won’t be troubled this summer if you keep “N AZOV/’ lmndy. Is Oil buys 00 doses.

Selsroder and Co., are now fully prepared with Winter Furs, in Stoles and Wraps at exceptional value. The beautiful Furs include, skunk, silver fox. mole coney, black coney, kit fox, white thibet, imitation ermine, kolinsky wraps, imitation squirrel, hear, skunk goat, stranded goat, marabout wraps, natural budgets, jackal, seal, and beaver. These have all been secured on favourable terms by Schroder and Co. Inspection invited.—Advt. Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “NAZOL” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds and Hay Fever. Is 6d for 00 doses. We repeat, the best advertisers of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help are the users. —Hokitika grocers.

“TAN-OL,” the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste foi m. Easy and economical.

Mails, which loft Wellington on the 20th Fobrunry per Tahiti, arrived at London on the 27th March.

The death took place on Thursday of Mr Win Cressey, second son of Mr George Cressey, of Greymouth. Deceased was 21 years of age, born at Ahaura, and employed in the Railway Department at Krankton Junction.

Commencing with the next issue of the “Guardian” the price cf the paper to regular customers will he one penny-lialf-pomy. and to casual subscribers two-pence. The enlarged sheet now gives the readers of the “Gunrdiitn” about thirty-five extra columns of matter weekly.

Messrs Me Vicar and Shannon, St. notify the general public that they are starting their milk run on Monday, 3” April 2nd. Milk and cream fit the ve]\v * v * best quality. Call or ring ’pliOno 50. Advt.

In connect ion with Hokitika rates on Wednesday next a special train for Hokitika will leave. Greymouth at LO.CH a.in. returning from Hokitika at 6.15.-, p.m. Special train for Dunollie leave Greymouth at 7,40 p.m. nltifrSpU arrival of special from Hokitika. Fo-tL~ ,J further particulars of train arrange” incuts see advertisement iii this is-ue. That a robbery of £350 from the Chim.-e proprietor of Nesblt’s Laundry took place on Tuesday week is a meat that has gained some publicity lit the town, but when the police were approached'on Thursday afternoon, they refused to give anv information arid denied ail knowledge of the affair. The £350. it is stated, was contained in a. box in a back room and xvn* composed mostly of notes though there was ii elmlno for £3 17 sand also several ounces of gold in it. It is understood that the money was stolen during the absence of the-Chinamen from the laundry at niglit. The police, it is believoil', have a suspect.—Argus. Ford owners! Reliable automatic luiK ricatin-' .system assured with “King” oilers. "Write for booklet. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. We have been looking lor you—now listen. We can supply every articleapparel the average man requires at prices which are as low Its true merit will allow. All wool sihglets and underpants 8s (sd, stripe hand shuts 7s (id to 10s fid, pyjamas 12s fid to 22s fid, all wool sweaters 13s fid, all wool cardigans 17s fid to 25s fid, fur felt lulls 17s fid, with bound edge 21s at Addisons.—Advt. 50 pair's men’s football boots, double toe and strapped. Easter price 21s at Halleiistcin’s. llevell St.—Advt. When you buy a fur from Madame Meiiere, corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch, you secure bar a low price one fashioned by a leading London furrier in a manner marked by cl lie style and distinction and reflecting the very latest style. Voiß.’ money hack it you’re not satisfied. - _ Advt.