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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1923, Page 2

Mr F. Board of Christchurch is visiting the Const on a holiday trip, and is expected to arrive here this evening. The installation of Mr W. H, Parfitt as Mayor of Greymoutli, took plftoa yesterday nt «<x>n,

The first meeting of the nowly elected Borough Council will be held tomorrow evening at 7.30 o’clock. An important meeting of KokatuhiKoiterangi settlors is to be held on Saturday to make the necessary arrangements for the annual Winter Show in •Tune. Offers of sections considered suitable for the Central Dairy Factory should he sent or lodged at this office not later than Saturday. The Provisional directors will meet nest week to deal rid. the offers. Cass Square wears a busy appearance each evening. There is generally a large number of the various football teams engaged in practice, the scene lieing quite a busy one. The hockey girls aro also indulging in regular practice, while a number of cyclists are in training. Candidates for the Central Biding of the County Council were generally in evidence at the stock sale at Kokntahi, and a considerable amount of canvassing was taking place. The County elections for the several ridings are going to cause considerable interest, which is increasing as tne polling day, next Wednesday, approaches.

Inventory sale at McGruer's, commencing Friday, Alav 4th. Ihe great annual business pulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. Ito unique opportunity for the tliriltv to buy the new season's goods at end of the season's low prices. Every article marked down to zero. This special sale for a short period only. Come prepared for big bargains. McGruor s, Hokitika and Groymoutli.—Advt.

An accident happened at the Beystone borer which is operating at Duffers, near Callaghans, oil Saturday, whereby Mr A. Archer received severe injuries. W hile engaged at work boring, a portion of the machinery of the hydraulic pump slipped away and struck Archer on the lace, fracturing bis jaw severely. lie was brought to Westland Hospital foi treatment.

Owing to the dryness of the climate it is questionable whether (he early Egyptians ever suffered Irom colds, certainly no cough medicines were found in Tnt-Aiikh-Aiiien's tomb, hut if that gentleman had only known about it lie would certainly have kept a hot tie of Kofgo, the great cough cure with him. One close of Kofgo ’( guaranteed to give instant relief, one bottle will cure. Ask your chemist or grocer for Kofgo and refuse lo accept any substitute.

A complaint has been made to the Westland Sub-Union in reference to certain actions that occurred during the visit of the representatives of a local Club to Hari flari last Saturday. The current report- of the occurrence makes an unsavoury story, and if found to he correct should necessitate strong action by those responsible for the management of football in the district. Some excuse can be made for tbe frolics of the youth fill spirits at times, hut the matter of complaint- appears to he well over the odds of decent procedure.

Visitors tii the town repeatedly express their approval and appreciation of the Cenotaph on Cass Square, and its immediate surroundings. The memorial itself is a very ornate one, and is generally admired. It is placed in a verv central position and is a striking memento of the great war. with the imposing list of names placed on iis pillars. The general surroundings with the neat lawn which shows the dailv attention it- receives enhances the attractive appearance, and makes the memorial all the more striking and attractive. “Hokitika ami district have done well,” stated a recent visitor, “the memorial is a handsome one that is worthy oi the men whose memory it honors."

Till’ .importation of Samoan J’resitwater [)i';i\vii into New Zealand is favourably regarded by tlio council of too Auckland Acclimatisation Society. At its meeting this week a correspondent at Hamilton olfered to supply names of residents of Apia, Samoa, who would be willing to assist the society to procure specimens. This species, stated the writer, grew to a largo size and increased rapidly. It was o( a line tlavonr. and besides being a table delicacy, it would it acclimatised in New Zealand, greatly increase, the food supply.

Police Commissioner Wright staled on Saturday morning ilia! the New Zealand police do not “want" AA iL liam Warren, whose arrest on the outskirts of Paris has caused somewhat of « sensation. There are no local charges to be preferred against him. Warren has been detained tn Paris in connection with the theft ol SOO.OOO francs in London last year. Cablegrams received last week indicated that lie was well known to the police of the world, and that other charges were arriving from, among other places New Zealand. .

At least one remit on the orderpaper for the annual conference of the Secondary Schools Assistants’ Association is, states the ’’Post,” likely to be responsible for a prolonged discussion, because, on the point involved, there exists a variety of clashing opinions. I’lie representative of the Nelson branch will move:—“That iliter-school competitions, such as those for the Eiddiford Cup, Aloasear Cup, etc., are not in the best interests of secondary schools and should he discontinued.” The question was raised last year and very freely discussed. Some colleges withdrew from the Moasear Cup competition.

Should the matriculation examination ho dispensed with? This is one of the many subjects to be discussed at the annual meeting in Wellington of the Secondary Schools Assistants' Association. The view of the executive is expressed in those trems:—“Your executive looks forward hopefully to the early application of a system of accrediting in lieu of the matriculation examination. The number of candidates for this examination is now so huge, that the examiners cannot possibly do justice to the candidates in the marking of the examination papers. Moreover, the examination itself is more and more restricting the individuality of schools and the scope of instruction.” The members of the association will he asked to support the executive.in this matter.

Farmers: 72s Gd post free anywhere buys you .TiO C.P. rain, wind and storm-proof lantern. Lights with match. Suitable for inside or outside lighting. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt. Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, f>-l inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co’s, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder’s will always repay you.—Advt. For Nasal Catarrh, “NAZOL” acts like a charm. Penetrating and germkilling. No cold is NAZOL-proof. Sixty doses Is 6d. 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, from Cos at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the W r est Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Building sites at South Hokitika are offered for sale in this issue. Particulars from J. Kidd, South Hokitika, or W. Jeffries and Co.

Mr Bernard Ward in an address in another column places his services at the hands of the electors of the Northern riding, and invites their continued support oil polling day. A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Club will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening at 7 o'clock. All members are .requested to attend. Business important.—Advt.

The death took place in the Westport Hospital on Tuesday morning of Airs Kilner, - wife of .Mr William Killicr, of Bailie and Co's staff. Deceased was 6G years of age.

Mr H. W. G. Park (son of Mr Jrs. Park. Crown Solicitor of Hokitika), who has been practising as a solicitor at Carterton, has returned here, and has joined the well-known firm cf Park and Murdoch, barristers and solicitors, as managing clerk.

Mrs Power, wife of Mr James Power, of the Esplanade, Westport, passed away in the Westport Hospital on Tuesday morning, at the age ol 77 years. Deceased wa sa native of Ireland and had resided 60 years in New Zealand. Slie leaves a sorrowing husband but no family. Mrs Collins and Mr Peter Egan were sister and brother of deceased.

The death took place at the Westport District Hospital on Monday evening at 11.30. of Miss Ruby Ivellt, daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Kelly, of Derby St. Deceased, who was only 16 years of age, was a pupil of the Westport. Technical High School and was very popular with her schoolmates, and had a most promising future. She had been Dux of the primary school.

The amended fixtures of the Westland -Sub-Union, published yesterday., were caused by the inclusion of Kuaril, in the senior competition and of United ill the jnnor division. It will have been noticed that on occasions two senior games are set down for Cass Square on the same afternoon, and it is proposed to utilise the two playing fields so that lour games, two senior and two junior can bo played off of an afternoon.

Nominations for seats on the Grey County Council for the ensuing term closed yesterday. A lost ol the ridings are returning tl'.oir present representatives, hut both the Waipuna and llnhomi seats are being contested. The present candidate for the W aipuna riding is Cr. 1). liaybutt, who will he opposed by Air James Ward. The present representative for tlie. Hohonu riding, Air Arthur Robinson, will he opposed by .Mr Noel Beat. Jhe elec--I,ions: in each of these ridings will take place on Wednesday, Alay 9. The candidates returned unopposed, who automatically resume their seats on the Council during the coming term, are:—Crs. J. Ryall (Cobdon), James Paterson Irvine '.Brunuerton), Patrick JJonnellan (Nelson Creek), Henry George Carter Red Jacks) and John Joseph Greaney fAlarsden), John William Hannan (Pnroa), Adam Blair (Maori Creek). Three representatives for the County are required oil the Grey Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, and for these seven iioiiiina•tions have been received:—.Messrs A. Bradley, J. J. Greaney, J. Ryall, J. B. Irvine, Noel Peat, Arthur Robinson and j. W. Hannan.

When your child cannot sloop because of cold in the head, use “NAZOL.' Sprinkle some drops on nightgown or pillow. Quick relief will follow. .(50 doses Is 6d. Away with washboard slavery, the disligurer of beautiful womanhood and let “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help do the washing.—Westland grocers.

Fonl owners: Reliable automatic lublicuting system ensured with “King” oilers which require no attention and ensure correct level of oil in crank case. .Manning Machinery Co., o, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.