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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1923, Page 2

y| r J Steer was re-elected Chairman of the Drey Harbor Board.

A social and dance will be held at Stafford on Friday. May 18th m aid of the Catholic Church fund.

Two seats are available in ear to Christchurch, Monday week, May 21st. Apply Clements Motors Ltd.— Advt.

The name of I. Brown and Co. stands for straight, dealing throughout New Zealand and beyond. I Brown and Co. Cycle Works, Hokitika.—Advt.

Mr Ton ikies of the Westport Technical High School teaching staff, has been appointed assistant-director ol the Wanganui Technical College.

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.

Blackwater Minos, Ltd. - Toils crushed, SOSO, yielding 1309 fine oz. Value £5989. Working expenses, £4395; working profit £1594. Development, £.lßr; water race £llß.

The County elections are proceeding to-dav throughout Westland. The results should he complete shortly aftei 8 o’clock, when the state of the poll, subject to the scrutiny to commence on Vriday, will he posted for general information at the County Chambers.

You pay no more for vour cycles, cycle lepairs and cycle accessories, at L Brown and C’o’s., than you pay elsewhere. One trial will suffice. Try them. I. Brown and Co’s Cyclcry, Hokitika.—Advt.

The Kokntahi Dairy Factory Coy. Ltd. has arranged to carry out necessary rebuilding operations at unco so as to have them complete in time for the next season. The extent of the ivork is considerable, entailing an entirely new plant capable ol considerably extending the daily output ot hotter! The work is to lm put m hand at oneo by -Mi' Levett.

The Westland Trotting Club is proceedim' with the widening of the trotting track on the Hokitika racecourse. The portion hitherto reserved for training purposes is being thrown into the trotting track which will now average over forty feet in width, the track will he laid down in clay, and the curves are being resurveyed, so that when completed the going should be exceptionally good.

Speaking at the opening of toe Stockton Hall on Saturday evening, the Hon W. 11. Mclntyre said, ‘'that the opening of the Westport Stockton Coal Company’s mine had played no small part in the prosperity of the Duller, as, in addition to the large amount of capital it brought into the district, £750,000 had been paid in wages, £300,000 in railway charges, and £50,000 for royaltly on coal.”

Whenever you feel an irritation • f the throat or a lightness across the chest fly to the nearest chemist or grocer «uul insist upon securing n bottle of Kofgo, the great cough euro One dose will give immediate nleasant relief and one bottle will probably cure. Kofgo costs only 2s (Id a bottiO. Refuse to accept any substitute, insist on Kofgo. It is noted for its soothing and welcome effect upon tender and inflamed bronchial tubes.

The appeal for funds for the R.S..V. building purposes is now certain of being well responded to. Many who recognise their obligations in the matter are assisting freely already, ibis week the building fund will mate a substantial advance. The receipts from next Saturday’s Soldier Day art sure to be substantial as the event Is being well organised and the management will have the aid of a feature display in Retell Street. The Caledonian Rand will parade and m addition to the sales at the depot, a collection will he taken up. The plan for the new" building now on view at the depot is being very much admired, as it is recognised that quite a distinctive building is being added to the town, and a useful provision is being made for future public socials. It is hoped to have the Supreme Hall moved across the street this week, and its enlargement will he put in band at once so as to have the more commodious hall available for social purposes at the earliest possible moment 1 . Ai\ ith the purchase of the Hall, the Club has the right, also to the valuable section about to lie occupied. The foundation for the new premises is being well advanced and a quantity of material is now oil the ground.

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 W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P. for Westland, was a visitor to Hokitika to-day.

Members of the Excelsior F.C. (seniors and 3rd grade) are notified rtliat they must attend at McGregor’s Shed this evening at 7 o’clock sharp.

A meeting of tho Ladies Hockey Club will be held this (Wednesday) evening at- 7 o’clock in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms. —Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co bold an imirortaut auction sale of freehold building sections in the mart on Saturday next. The sections comprise an area of 1 rood 20 perches in Brittan St. in a first-class locality.

The Borough Overseer managed to 2 et oitb into Lake Kanieri this morning to where the Borough water supply intake is placed, the Lake having calmed down after several diivs of boisterous waves. Ho found that the screen nounnd the intake pipe had been washed away, with the result that leaves and oilier debris had entered the, pipe and completely blocked the waterway. This will necessitate the breaking of the pipe-line to enable a clearance to he made. Under the circumstances householders are requested to sparingly uso the water until normal conditions prevail, a matter of a. few days.

A thrilling experience was the lot of a motoring party who made the journey from AJuuira to Kopara on Sunday last. The 22 miles took over seven hours to cover, owing to the road being blocked at frequent intervals by fallen trees, blown, down by the terrific gale. Mr M. Keating (Grey County Clerk) who was a member of the party, says the Grey “Star,” stated that the first 11 miles over the Ahaura Plain was without mishap, but thereafter the party were kept busy clearing the roadway. Trees were falling in all directions and at any moment the car might have been struck.

A quiet wedding took place at the Holy Trinity Church, Greymoutli, yesterday morning when Miss T. Coburn, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Cobum, of Turamahn Street, was married to Mr G. B. Higenbotliam, of the Railway Department, Wellington. Archdeacon Carr officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended as bridesmaid by her sister. Miss L. Coburn. Mr S. A. Higenbotliam, of tho Postal Department, Wellington, brother of the bridegroom was the best man. The newly-married couple left by motor car en mi.'-: to South Westland, on their lion .'■moon. Their future borne will be in Hie North Island.

“Man overboard!” When that cry rouses all ranks oil shipboard into action, efficiency and smart handling of the lift-saving appliances at-.' "hat count if tiie man iu the water is not to perish. On a recent voyage of the Union Company’s collier YViupori from Greymoutli to Wellington. A man fell overboard when the vessel was somewhere between Greymoutli and I arcwell Spit. A very heavy sea. was raging at the time, but within a- few minutes of the alarm being given a boat was launched and the man picked up. Actually, only eleven minutes elapsed from the time the warning cry was raised until “Full speed ahead!” was again rung down to the engine room.

According to a Chicago pajK-r, the opponents of racing in Kentucky will make a hard fight against its continuance during the coming year. They will try to have the totalisator abolished. and, as bookmakers arc already barred on racecourses in Kentucky, attendances would drop to nothing ii the public bad no opportunity of speculating. One thing to which exception is taken is the Jockey Club’s large share of the totalisator percentage. It is contended that 3 per cent., or even less, would be sufficient for all purposes, and that a share of the percentage should be expended on good roads, or go to the school fund.

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, 54 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.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory includin'* 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. Hell’s is nov the leading line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next mouth when the firm will bo pleased to supply.— Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greyinouth; sole distributors for West Const.-—Advt. .Motorists: Distal “Air Friction” Carburettors and to save money on cost of operating and secure greater power and speed with slower speed on high gear and easy starting. -Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Inventory sale at McGruer s, commencing Friday, May 4th. 'll:e great annual business pulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. Do unique opportunity for the thrifty to buy the new season’s goods at end ol the season’s low prices. Every article marked down to zero. This special sale for a short period only. Come prepared for big bargains. MeGruei s, Hokitika and Greyinouth.—Advt.

Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. 60 doses Is (id.

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