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Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1923, Page 2

Thursday night euchre as usual at Stow's cosy and comfy rooms in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. A special night, with cards, music, and supper: Admission Is.—Advt.

It is recorded that on Saturday and Sunday Otira struck the worst patch of weather recorded for the past quarter of a century. The high velocity of the wind made it almost impossible for pedestrians to negotiate the roadway. Snow foil heavily along the Gorge on Sunday.

The County elections take place throughout the Dominion to-morrow. In Westland, polls will bo taken in the three Ridings— Northern, Central and Southern. The polling hours are a.m. to C p.m. The results should be available for the three contests shortly after S o’clock to-morrow night, and will be posted at the County Chambers —the principal polling booth. Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, 5-1 inches wide, are now m 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 Schrader 1 * Tvdl

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Clnb will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7 o’clock.—Advt.

For the convenience of passengers, Clements ears will leave Hokitika and Greymouth respectively at 8 o’clock tomorrow (Wednesday) morning for Christchurch.

Owing to unforseen circumstances Hon Mr Grimmond was unable to make the trip south this week as intended, and as announced in an earlier issue of this paper.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymoutn, yesterday, eight members of a two-up school who were caught playing at Otira on Sunday, April 29th., were each convicted and fined £1 and costs.

On Saturday next, which will bo Soldiers’ Sale day in aid of the ICS.A. building fund, there will be a Jumble Sale and Scotch Fair day at the Depot, lie veil Stieet. Mesdames McWhirter and S-uart will be in charge and gifts of all kinds will be welcomed, and in particular a long succession of buyers to secure the bargain.

A feature of the furniture display at Harley and Co’s, is the low prico of Duchess Chests. Made from oak or rimu with a bevelled mirror. One ol those beautiful pieces of furniture would be. an ideal acquisition for any homo, and they are most reasonably priced too. You can secure ono from £4 os up. Call and inspect to-dav.

The death of Captain F. Browning, of the Dcnniston File Brigade, occurred on Sunday. The late Captain Browning was the President of the West Coast Fire Brigades’ Association. He was about 40 years of age, and was employed by tho Dcnniston Coal Company. Arriving in New Zealand about 13 years ago from Victoria, Captain Browning spent most of the intervening period at Dcnniston.

Mr Alfred Hodgkinson, a native of Nelson, aged 70 years, died at tho Grey mouth Hospital on Sunday afternoon, after a. few months’ illness. Deceased was in Canterbury for a few years on survey work, after which he came to the coast.' He had been engaged in the sawmilling industry. He leaves a widow and grown-up family of live sons, Edward (Hamilton). George j ind Earnest (Wellington), Charles (Greymouth), Archibald (Auckland), and three daughters, Mrs G. 'Weaver (Greymouth), Mrs A. Haub (Dunedin). Mrs C. Napper (Masterton).

There was a stoppage in the Borough water supply on Monday caused irom a very unusual cause. When the Borough staff found there was no water coining in they made an overhaul of the pipeline from the reservoir to the Lake without result. Then it was discovered that the heavy blow on Sunday had brought up a mountainous sea which had heaped, up stones and other debris at the shore where the intake fur the water supply is, and had completely covered it up with the result that no water was able to filter through. Tho water came through slowly and yesterday evening there were 5 feet ol water in the reservoir. The staff went out to-day to make a clearance at the intake. Yesterday the waves on the Lake were too heavy to permit of the work being effected.

Recent consignments of merchandise to Hokitika include a very line range of blankets, white and unbleached sheeting and Manchester goods, secured at most advantageous prices by tiie progressive firm of Messrs Paterson and Lloyd, Revell Street (opposite National Bank). As a result of this fortunate purchase by Messrs Paterson and Lloyd, the general public are now able to procure their winter bedding requirements at prices well below those ruling elsewhere. Messrs Paterson and Lloyd state that these linos were procured from the best manufacturers, and they claim that as regards quality they cannot be bettered on the Coast.

The British Umpire Producers’ Organisation in london. an important hotly which aims to make the Empire self-supportin'! and has for its objects the developing of trade within the Empire, recently organised a deputation of Empire Producers, which wn-it-od on the Imperial Parliament requesting preference in respect of Government and Municipal Contracts. '1 he New Zealand Meat Producers’. Board was represented at the deputation, ami it is of interest to. note that a, cable has now been received advising that the War Office, in calling for tenders for frozen beef and mutton for delivery to various military stations in the Unitcd Kingdom, states that preference will be given to tenderers within the Empire. The tenders, which close on the 14th. inst, are for approximately 5,642 tons, spread over a six months poiiod.

The high wind on Saturday and Sunday brought several trees down on the County roads. A party of footballers returning from Ilari Tiari in the ean\ hours of Sunday morning, were held up for three hours while a large tree blocking a bridgeway was cleared. In the afternoon, on the same road, live cars were held up about the halfway peg, bv a large tree blocking the highway. Help had to be secured in both instances to dear the road. Several trees came down on Lake Kanieri road, and men were engaged during Sunday afternoon clearing the thoroughfare. At the lake itself the high wind caused an unusually high sea, probably the worst on record. I'ortunatelv the lake was low, and very little material damage was done. Along the shore much shingle was thrown up, and the approach to the dock where the launch of the Acclimatisation Society is kept, was closed in completely, and part of the landing singe demolished by the waves. The lake ii self presented an unusual spectacle with the very high sea running. Nearly all the hush tramways were blocked yesterday morning with forest debris across the rails, and the bushmen were all delayed in reaching their work in the bush. Tn town, at midday on Sunday, an extra strong gust of wind brought down an earthenware chimney top on a local dwelling, and as the meal was in progress of preparation there was a most unacceptable addition to the dishes for the day, and the household had to attend to clearing up the debris, rather than discuss the good things which had been provided.

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 65s at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite IV. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Electric lamps: Insist on “Phillips,” absolutely reliable. Stocked in all sizes, all voltages from 16 to 3,000 C.P. 1/2 watt, and metallic filament. Special quotations indent. -'Manning Machinery C'o., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Influenza, take

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced price is now ottering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a huge stock of new silks, leading makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view, Inspection invited.—Advt. “TAN-OL” does much and costs little. Renovates leather, shines tan shoes, polishes furniture, brightens floorcloth. Quick, easy and economical. Amstie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whiskv is now a leading line, second to nolle, put in oblong bottles and sold to the trade only by Mark Sprat and Co. I, til to nil leading Me]s.— Adrt.

The mininturo exhibition of art and literature at Keller’s sample rooms will bo open till 9 o’clock to-night, when it will be definitely closed.

A grand ball, in aid of the Pirates Football Club will bo held in the Public Hall, Kanieri on Tuesday May loth. Music by Miss King. Admission—Gentlemen 2s; Ladies Is.—Advt. Keep Wednesday night, May 23rd, free for the monster Empire Eve Ball in aid of the Returned Soldiers’ Building Fund. Arrangements are being made to make this Ball the success of the year. Music bv Royal Orchestra. —Advt.

Mr James Donovan, one of the candidates for the Southern riding of the County Council, addressed the electors at W’aiho on Friday, AVataroa on Saturday, Ilari Llari on Monday, and to-day is in the AA'aitalia district.

Last night Greymouth was the only connecting link between the North and South Islands. All telegrams for tho north were sent through Greymouth from Christchurch as all the north wires are down over there on account of floods.

Mrs Yere Plantagenet of Christchurch, who is visiting Hokitika, says she never travels without a bottle of Kofgo, the wonderful cough cure to ward off any cold she may catch. She advises her Hokitika friends to insist on getting it from their chemist or grocer. The price is 2s 6d a bottle.

At 20 minutes past two on Sunday "Westport, says the AVestport “News,” was in the centre of what appeared to be a whirlwind of almost cyclonic force. Things were flying about in great style. Loose sheets of iron were torn off buildings and hurled some distance away. Once tho whirlwind bad passed there was an almost death-like stillness, scarcely a leaf on a tree showing a sign of movement.

During an electrical storm early on Saturday morning at Westport, the thunder claps caused . something of a consternation by their nearness to tho heart of tho town. In one house, the vertical mantles were lifted right off the supports. 11l another, the fanlight over a door was smashed to bits. Another house had a window broken. As residents were wondering what was to happen next, the centre of the storm moved away from the town. —“News.

Tho heavy south-easterly gusts _on Sunday did some damage in Palmerston Street, AA'estport. A big plate glass window in C. J. Cullum’s shop was cracked and a large hole made in the window. At the same time, the gale got E. Patton's window and gave it a dangerous bulge outward. Fortunately, flic state of the window was seen in good time and it was got back in position without damage. The window frame was then braced up with a batten and ropes. Quality Furs from all over the world have just reached Madame Mcnore, corner Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch, from leading Court furriers. These furs are noted for their goi geousness, for their wonderful snles and for their moderate cost, they being sold at considerably below wholesale prices and in every case at less than half the price asked by the shops. Particulars will be gladly given bv mail.—Advt.

The AA r estland A. and P. Association contemplates making improvements to tlie inside portion of the Hokitika racecourse as a permanent show ground. The portion in the centre already cleared, it is proposed, is to he drained and levelled, and a show ring laid off. Jumping and other events also will take place in the centre which is within full view of the stand acepmmotdatiou. A suggestion has been made, likewise, to lay off a running foot-track with a view to holding athletic events. The Association is to formulate proposals, which will be placed before the Racing Club at an earlv date.

In connection with rumours that Oversea Meat Interests are contemplating the purchase of Freezing Works in the Dominion, the Chairman of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board, Mr David Jones, recently stated that the Board had had this matter under consideration for some time and decided that- it would do everything in its power to discountenance any such purchase or the erection of works in the Dominion. The Board is unanimously of the opinion that it is not in the best interests of the meat producers of the Dominion that any such purchase should he made, or that oversea concerns should acquire any further interest in New Zealand Freezing Works, or that new works should be erected by other than New Zealand interests. The Board has now decided that ill the event of such purchase or purchases, or erection of freezing works by oversea interests without the approval of the Board, it will take such action as will prevent such interests controlling the meat going through such freezing works. Miss A. Ritchie, of Dilhnanstown, had a narrow escape from what might have been a serious, if not fatal, accident last Sunday. She was walking about in the garden when suddenly the ground gave way beneath her. She clung to the surface, however, and her cries soon brought assistance. A\ lien she was rescued it was discovered that an old digger’s shaft, which had apparently lieen covered over with timber and earth, and the capping had given way when Miss Ritchie had stood on it, had been sunk in the garden many years ago. No one knew of the shaft, and tile possibilities of a serious drowning accident were hid under a well kept lawn. The depth of the shaft can only he estimated, as a pole, 16 feet long, could not reach the bottom of the water, which was about five feet from the surface.—Grey "Argus.” Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Etd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky gold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is nov the leading line in New Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will bo pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast.■ —Advt. Motorists: Only 70s for “Presto” fire extinguisher, but you secure 10 per cent insurance rebate and a dependable, efficient fire fighter, built to last a life time. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Inventory sale at McGruer’s, commencing Friday, May 4th. The great annual business pulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. Iho unique opportunity for the thrifty 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. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. 60 doses Is Gd.

For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,