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Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1923, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade takes place to-night at 8 o’clock.

Apples! apples! Just landed a fine consignment of dessert and cooking apples, all varieties. Paterson, Michel find Co., Ltd. (Phono No. 2.) —Advt.

Tho annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes place at noon on Wednesday of next week when the election of County Chairman will be held. The ordinary monthly meeting of tho Council will bo held the same afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock. There will not be any ordinary sitting of the Council in the month of June.

After we had gone to press yesterday afternoon, tho local stationmaster, (Mr Payne) advised that tile Railway Department would no the able to run a train to Christchurch to-day as p:cviously advised would he done, but stated that a special train would run to-morrow (Wednesday) from Greymouth ior Otira, which would connect with a special front Christchurch.

A pleasant social evening was spent in the United Pavilion, Greymouth, on Saturday evening, the occasion being a complimentary banquet to Mr Rert Winchester, who is being married today to Miss R. Roddy. During the evening Mr Guy, on behalf of the United Club, presented Mr Winchester with a handsome Morris chair, and MV Gascoigne, on behalf of a few traveller friends, presented the guest with a safety razor.

The death took place at Waiuta on Frklav of Mr William Thomas Wells, a cousin of the late Mr A. A. Wells, who was killed at the Reefton Coal Mine on Tuesday evening last. The deceased was well known in the district, where he had resided lor tho past fifteen years, having worked .at the Globe, Inglewood and Big River Mines and for the past four years in the Black water district. The late Mr Molls who was working up to about a tveek ago, when he contracted pneumonia, was better known as “Vera,” and was ■l‘J years of age, being the only blood relation of bis late cousin in the Dominion. Negotiations for the purchase of the Government steamer Hinemoa, wliicti Ims been lying in the stream at Wellington for some time, are now in progress (states the “Evening Post”) and it it stated that there is every indication of a sale being effected. Ibe ptoposod buyers of the vessel are a Chinone firm of shipowners, who intend utilising the vessel lor tho Chinese coastal trade. The Hinemoa was reeently Advertised in i\ Chinese newspaper, and a cable was sent by tbc firm requesting particulars of the vessel. Negotiations may probably be completed within the near future. The vessel was built in 187(1 by Scott and Co., of Greenock, and is .712 tons gross. One of her last trips was a visit to the South Pacific in 1919, when she conveyed the Earl of Liverpool on Ids farewell tour of the Islands.

Mr Waller Fennell, of Unworn, a pupil of Miss Reilly, has been award ed an exhibition as the result of his examination in singing by the Associated Hoard R.A.M. and R.C.M. last year. This Exhibition is tenable a*, the Royal Academy of Music, London ; ruid will entitle Mr Fennell to not less than two years’ free tuition in two or three subjects at the Academy —a complete course to a standard covnnieusiirate with his undoubted ability. One of these Exhibitions tnwnrded annually in New Zealand to a candidate who i.-, considered by the examiner to show exceptional musical promise. It is not governed by the grade of examination for which the candidate entered, nor necessarily by the marks gained. Sometimes the ex aminer has been able to give a special recommendation to two candidates, and in Unit case both have received Exhibitions. About twenty candidates have been sent to London from New Zealand since these Exhibitions were first o tiered.

The quarterly meeting of the Public Service Superannuation Hoard was held at Wellington on Friday. Thirty-six contributors, retired under section 35 of the Act by reason of age or length of service, were granted allowances of a total of £7479 per annum, and seven contributors, retired as medically unfit, were granted allowances totalling £492 per annum. The Hoard refused to grant an allowance in one ease, and in two eases consideration was postponed. Two contributors, retired from the Police Force as medically unfit by reason of injuries received while oil duty, were granted additional allowances under section 29 of the Amendment Act 1909. Seventeen widows and sixteen children were granted the statutory allowances amounting to £514 per annum. In consequence oT retirements under section 35 of the Act, accrued compensation to the amount of £0926 became a liability of the Superannuation Fund, and a corresponding relief to the Consolidated Fund.

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

12 dozen Children’s Jerseys in navy, saxe, and brown. Sizes 18-incli to 26ineh. Prices os 6d to 8s lid.. at IV. 11. Slupforth’s.—Advt.

Doctors recommend Oatmalt Stout, brewed by the Lion Brewery Coy., Auckland, bottled in crown top. Bottles in quarts and pints especially for Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small bottes for home consumption at one shilling per bottle. Lion ale, too, is par excellence, light and refreshing.—Advt.

Shooting season.—Get best sport hv attaching “Wisconsin” motor to boat or punt ; 7 miles per hour and will take you anywhere. Low price; easy to handle. Manning Machinery C'o., 5, Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt.

A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time. Is fill for 60 doses.

Inventory sale at McOruer’s, commencing Friday, May 4th. 6ho great annual business pulling event to reduce stocks for stocktaking. ■ i.e unique opportunity for the thriffv to buv 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.

Men! The early buyer gets the choice. .So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in .retone and Boslyn tweeds, from 65s at W. H. Stopforth’s, opposite W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

A fine, lasting gloss easily obtained with “TAN-OL,” the liquid polish for furniture and floors. Quick, easy and economical. All stores.

Mr T. W. Duff inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Suicide by throwing himself in front of the Otira-Greymontli train, was the verdict returned by Coroner Meldruin in the adjourned inquest into the death of Gustav Erickson, who was killed on May 3. A rider that no blame was attachable to the driver was added.

In connection with the unveiling of the Robert Burns Statue, the Commit tee have decided to have several of Burns’ songs rendered. Messrs White and Currie have kindly consented to conduct the. choir and a practice will take place at St. Andrew’s Hall on Thursday night at S p.m. All wishing to join will he welcomed.

A special meeting of the Hokitika Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Present— Messrs G. A. "Wood (chairman), M. Houston, J. Lloyd, Win. Ziegler, and C. ,T. Nightingale. The meeting *ns called to receive tho report from the chairman and secretary as to the condition of tho state of the wharf ri.d goods shed, as pcr_ resolution at Inst Board meeting. After discussion, it was resolved to strengthen 120 feet of the wharf facing the shed, securely fence the unsafe portions to traffic, and repair the shed and paint same. Mr Win. Gooch was appointed wo-1; ng foreman, with power to engage labour as required. This concluded the business, and the meeting adjourned.

You pay no more for your cycles, cycle icpairs and cycle accessories, at I* Brown and Go’s., than you pay e'sewhere. One trial will suffice. Try them. T. Brown and Go’s Cycler.-, Hokitika.—Advt-.

Motorists: Only 70s for “Presto” fire extinguisher, hut you secure 10 per cent insurance rebate and a dependable, efficient fire lighter, built to last a life time. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch. -Advt.

That tickling, irritating cough can bo promptly relieved by a few drops of “NAZOL” taken on lump sugar. 00 doses Is Gd.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced price is new offering at Schroder and Co’s., whore also a huge stock of new silks, loading makes, in satins, Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited. —Advt. A true and tried remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, and sore throat is “NAZOL.” GO doses Is Gd.