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Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1923, Page 2

]Odoz. Men’s Box Derby Bals nt Hallenstein’s, Revell St. 24s Gd. —Advt. Tlie entries for the fat stock sale at AraHura appear in this issue. The annual meeting of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Progress Leagues takes place on Tuesday at * .30 p.m. The general public are cordially invited to attend. Owing to the flood damage in the north, and the blocking of traffic, the proposed visit of the representatives of the Exhibition to Nelson and Marlborough, fixed for next week, has had to be postponed for the present, and will take place some time next week. Among the novelties to entertain the public patronising the Soldiers’ Depot in Revell St. this evening will be an orchestral concert on the halcont of the Dominion hotel from 8 to 9 o’clock. Pipers are to parade and there will be some dancing. The depot will be "ell stocked with dainties etc., including a specially dressed sucking pig ready for the oven and the next day’s dinner b\ the purchaser. “TAN-OL” for polishing stained floors and furniture. Brings out the beauty of stained wood, liquid or pagte. Easy to applyi

Gas accounts are pnyablo by 4 p.m on Monday next to secure discount.

Mr E. A. Wells inserts a notice of thanks to the electors of Central Riding in this issue. A grand ball, in aid of the Pirates Football Club Will be held in the Public Hall, Kanier: on Tuesday May loth. Music by Miss King. Admission—Gentlemen 2s; Ladies Is.—Advt.

An important sale of dairy stock and store cattle by order of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, will be held at the Arahura yards on Wednesday next at 11.30 a.m. by Messrs Jeffries and Coy. The ode ring comprises a herd of the best dairy cows in the district and adord an excellent opportunity to anyone commencing dairying to secure some first class milking strain cows.

Another of the attractive euchro tournaments and dance will bo held on Monday night at St Mary’s Club rooms. Good prizes, good supi>or and good music for dance. Admission Is. — Advt.

At March 31st last the population of New Zealand, exclusive of Maoris, was 1,271,750, comprising 648,558 males and 623,192 females. The estimated Maori population was’ 53,100, comprising 28.230 males and 25,230 females. The estimated population of the Cook Islands and Niue was 13,330, and of the mandated territory of Western Samoa, 38,300.

]sdoz. Men’s nigger Derby Ilals at Hallenstein Bros., Revell St., 39s Gd. —Advt.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the C'anterbury-Mest Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 30, as follows :—Puller: Pneumonia, 1. Grey: Scarlet fever, 1. -North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 8; diphtheria, 4; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonic influenza, 1 ; pneumonia, 6. Ashburton: Scarlet fever, 2. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 2; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis 1.

A Wellington message says it is understood that Mr T. A. Fletcher, editor of the ‘’School Journal,” is to lie promoted to take charge of the now Correspondence School Department rn connexion with the Education Department. There are already 230 pupils connected with the correspondence classes, and the work is increasing rapidly. Should Mr Fletcher lie promoted, the “School Journal” staff w” bo reorganised, and a new editor advertised for.

Sir Maui Pomaro, Minister in charge of the Cook Islands Department, and Mr J. D. Gray, Secretary of the Department, will sail for Rarotonga on official business by the steamer Muunganui tut May 22nd. Owing to the limited time at his disposal, the Minister will .-pend only six days at Rarotonga, returning to Wellington by the mail steamer Tailin', which is due on June 9th. It is now some years since the Minister paid his last visit to tlio group, and there are many matters retjuiring his personal attention there.

(dement.s Motors Ltd. ears yesterday completed the carrying of passengers through from Hokitika and Christchurch and vice versa, 01 passengers travelling both ways, together with 13 bags of mails being brought to the Coast. It is expected that passengers will not have to tranship from the ears to-day or to-morrow, thus considerably shortening the time occupied in travelling. Cars left Hokitika this morning aVain at 7 o’clock taking passengers and mail. 'I he service will bo continued each day including Sunday.

Mrs Rae Johnstone, teacher of voice production, singing, and piano, Weld St.. Hokitika, wishes to notify she is forming a special class for glees, choruses, ijuarteites, part songs, etc., commencing on Wednesday next, and continuing every Wednesday at 8 p.m. sharp. Charge, Is Gd each evening, intending members to enter names at once. A singing class for children will lie hold every Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock; sixpence for each child.—Advt-.

The Minister of Public Works (the Hon .T. G. Coates) stated at 'Wellington on Thursday that the nucleus of the. Main Highways Board had been decided upon, and that the necessary Ordcr-in-Council making the appointments would he prepared soon. When it had been prepared, he would he in a position to make an announcement ns to the personnel of the Board. In the meantime, much preliminary work was being done, and the Department was gathering information that the Board would probably require. This would enable the Board to go to work quickly. 12 doz. Men’s nailed shooters, good quality at Hallenstein’s. Revell St.. 22s od.—Advt.

A meeting of the Grey committee ot the British and International Exhibition! took place in tlie Council Chambers, Greymoutli, last evening. Apologies were received from the representatives of the Cobden Town Board, tlie Grey County Council, and the Brunner Borough Council, The Chairman (Mr W. 11. Parfitt) explained that the meeting had been called to deal with a letter from the Hokitika Committee asking that the Grey Committee appoint two delegates to visit Westport, Nelson, Blenheim, Marlborough and Christchurch, with the Hokitika delegates. After some discussion it was decided to appoint Mr W. Barrett, Chairman of the Cobden Town Beard, and tlie Mayor of Greymoutli ns delegates.

On the stroke of 4 o’clock, closing time, a young man dashed into an ecclesiastical register office in Doctors’ Commons. E.C., and asked for a license to marry in a church in Cornwall. This was granted and he paid the fee of £2 and departed. A day later he returned to the office and asked the registrar to cancel the license and refund his money, as ho had obtained the license to marry ill the wrong church. The registrar said ho would alter the name of tlie church, hut the prospective bridegroom explained that ii wa> not in.the Church of England that lie wanted to marry nt all. He wauled a license to marry in a Nonconformist church. He added: “My bride is of the Church of England and I am a Nonconformist. We did not know in which place to marry, so we tossed and : won. Now I find that I have obtained a. license to marry in the Church of England. However, I cannot afford to lose the £2,” said the bridegroom, “so 1 must abide by my fate.”

Reporting on Thursday to tlie Cnnterburv Progress League regarding the Midland line. Mr Ennis (Assistant Railway Traffic Manager) said that they were arrnngng to take light mails and parcels of food stuffs (such parcels not to exceed 141 b.) as far as Otarama : from there the District Engineer was arranging to trolley the mails and small parcels to Avoca. Tlie railway authorities would take all traffic as far as Otarama, with the exception of truck loads. They hoped to get the light mails and the small parcels of foodstuffs through to Avoca to-morrow. An endeavour was being made to get a steam locomotive through from Greymouth to Arthur’s Pass, and it was expected it would he available either by to-morrow or Tuesday. They would then be able to deal with traffic between Avoca and Arthur’s Pass. As far as passengers were concerned, the railwavs could not take them. Replying to Mr Climie’s question on the subject, Mr Ennis said that Mr McCredie estimated that it would take a fortnight to effect repairs to tlie line just beyond Otarama; it was, however, only a rough estimate. Are you right for “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help? If not, ring us immediately. Is packet does 7 washings beautifully-—Dee Bros., agents for "SO-RUBBING.”

14 doz. Men’s green-hide shooters, good quality, at Hallenstcin’s, Revell St., 32s Gd.—Advt.

Owing to the non-arrival of Mr Kidson from Christchurch, Mr A. Wilson will referee the Kiwi-United match on Cass Square at 3 o’clock.

The Ladies Hockey Club’s usual fortnightly dance will he held in the Town Hall on Wednesday next tbo IGth. May. Good music, efficient M.C. Supper provided.—Advt. In consequence of the broken weather, and the delay in putting down the foundation for the Soldiers’ Club owing to the shortage of cement, the removal of the Supreme Hall across the street has had to ho deferred for a week.

Supreme Hall! To-niglit! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dunce. The last dance while the Supreme Hall is in its present position. A good time assured everyone. Admission Is. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-dav’s issue that Returns of Income must he furnished not later than the Ist. June. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal money-order office: they will not he sent to taxpayers from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them.

Como one, come nil to the Empire Eve Ball in the Drill Hall on Wednesday, May 23rd. in aid of the Returned Soldiers Building Fund. Everyone assure a good ime. .Music by Royal Orchestra.—Advt.

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

'l'liis afternoon and evening the town will be all aglow with the activities gogoing on in regard to the soldiers’ appeal for the Cluh rooms and social hull. It is expected the Supreme Hall will he moved across Sewell St. to-morrow and placed on the concrete foundation which has been put in during the week by Mr J. Hart’s men and plant. The additions to tho hall will be pushed on las quickly as possible with the intention of having the enlarged hall in commission again with the least- possible delay. Donations to the building fund are now being received.

9 doz. Ladies’ velvet- shoes, strap, court, at llallenstein’s, Revell St., 12sGd.—Advt,

12 dozen Children’s Jerseys in navy, saxe, and luown. Sizes 18-inch to 26inch. Prices 5s Gd to 8s Gd., at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Mr Jas. O’Brien, M.P., left this morning on an extended tour through South Westland. He will proceed to Waiho by Clements’ Motors, and from there oil, the journey to Oktirtt (120 miles) will he accomplished on horsebuck. The last stage of the southern journey, from M.ahita-hi to Oktirtt, is about seventy miles, and the distance has to he covered in one day. Mr O’Brien will meet the settlers in tho different districts and discuss with them the requirements of tho district.

In collection with Soldiers’ Sale Day to-day there will he a concert on the Dominion Hotel balcony, kindly placed at the disposal of the R.S.A. by Mr and Mrs Nightingale. There will he nil orchestra performing from 8 to 9 o'clock and some vocal items will lie rendered, interspersed with Scotch dancing, for which tho pipes will supply the music. The gathering in Revell Street for tile occasion, should lie a large one, and a collection will be taken up for the building fund of the Soldiers’ Club. The depot which lias been open to-day under the management of Mesdames McAhirter and Stuart lias recorded excellent business Several gifts donated by Arahura Valiev residents have been received, while as usual many kind friends in town, have sent forward acceptable donations in cash or goods. The encouragement given by these fortnightly sales is very pleasing to the Committee, which appreciates very much wliat is being done hv the fine hand of lady helpers who have the matter in hand.

Engineers: Eix that leaking pipejoint effectively and permanently with “Hewsons” invincible jointing cement. Ammonia or super heat successfully withstood. Manning Machinery C’o., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, ,54 inches wide, are now in great demand nt 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 including from Murchison to South Mestland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky K okl by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand 'Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is no v 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., Greymoutli; sole distributors for West Coast.—Advt.