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Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Canterbury Pro-m-css League, Westland Committee, will he held on Tuesday, 19th inst. at 7,30 p.m. in the County Chambers.

The services in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday will he as followsKanion 8.30 a.in.; Hokitika, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

A Wellington wire stales Lady Jollicoo has undergone a slight operation and has been compelled to cancel all engagements for the next three weeks.

See shop windows where ten grand prizes are on view to be won at St. Mary's Euchre .tournament next Monday ' evening. First class supper end good dance music.—Admission U.

Gentleman m> other collar can compare with the Van Hausen collar for neatness or comfort- and no other collar can equal it in smart ness, economy, or durability. See the display in Stephens Bros, window. Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire lb-ard will he hold at the Town Hull on Monday afternoon at 2.30 „Ylock. Business: Kleciimt of Chairman ; consideration of Estimates for vear 1923-1921 ; General.

Intending competitors arc again reminded that all entries for the Koirntahi Winter Show close with the 'Secretaries, Messrs Williamson and Tlodi!ington at Kohatahi on Monday night next.

The many fiionds of Mr and Mrs G. New lands, of Bninnertoii. will regret to hear of the death of Hilda, t lie it- youngest daughter, which occuirod at the Grey River Hospital yesterday evening. Deceased, who had only |,ecii ill fer a fortnight, had recently arrived from Christchurch.

At the Hrinccss Theatre on Monday evenin'' in addition to a capital star feature “Received Baynie.it,” starring Coi-inne Griffith, there will he presented the second episode o! the new serial •‘With Stanley in Africa." 'lbis serial will lie continued to he screened on every Monday evening.

The silling of th<- Magistrates Cmirt on Thursday next promises to he almost a record one for the number of licensing cases hi he brought forward. Most of ilie charges are for being illegally mi licensed premises after hums.

Preliminary opo rations, in ooiinoction with the predion of the buildings for the Westland Cool Slorage and Daii v Coy., Ltd., at ihe corner of lirittnn and Wold Streets, adjoinin'} the Bowlins Clul>'s green, have been made during the last couple of days, "lid the work is now to he pushed on tapidly to completion. Mr 11. T. Parry, managing director, is in charge of the work.

To-dav is Soldiers’ Sale Day at the ltevell St. depot. The ladies’ committee conducting these bi-monthly sales for the henelit of the building fund for the Unturned Soldiers’ social hall and chllt-room in Sewell St. are receiving very good support, and to-day numerous gifts suitable for household consumption are mi sale. Arrangements are in hand for a sing-song lit IWcll St .to-night, when a collection will he taken up.

\l a meeting ot the (oiumittee of the Tnangalma Trotting t luh held on Wednesday evening, Mr W. A. Stapleton was elected as delegate to the annual conference of Trotting ( lubs to he held in Wellington next month. Tt was decided that all whose fees are unpaid he put on the Unpaid Forfeit l.ist. The annual meeting of members was fixed for .July 12th, and notices of motion "ere given for discussion thereat of altering the rules relating to ihe date ot holding the annual meeting and also for increasing the training fees lor horses. A sub committee was appointed to consider the remits to Conference and to report to a meeting of the Committee.

Fair Diiikum Sale.—Men get this, heavy all-wool singlets and underpants 7s 3d., strong working shirts 7s 3d, Boz denims 7s 3d, fleecy-lined underpants and singlets os 1 Id. all-wool sweaters Us 9d, coat sweaters los 9.1. hand shorts front Us 3d, boxed suits 72s Gd. tweed overcoats 755, pyjamas Us 3d. n doz. wide end tics Is Gd, 5 doz. Is lid. Addison’s.—Advt.

The responsibilities of second-hand dealers with respect to stolen goods were mentioned in the court at New Plymouth (reports the ’Taranaki Daily News"A Tn asking for an order that some stolen articles which had been received should he returned to their rightful owners, Detective-ser-geant Cooney stated that it was usual thing for the owners to reimburse second-hand dealers wlm bought the articles in good faith. They were always ready to do anything they could to assist in tracing stolen articles, the detective-sergeant said, and it would he hard if they had to lose. The presiding justices, however, thought that the Supreme Court, to whom they were sending the prisoner for sentence, might ns well deal with that matter also, and declined to make the order.

Fair Dinkum Sale.—Ladies Wear.— 3 only ladies costumes. 85s, now ]9s Gd; l'only, 1205., now 355, 1 only 200 s, now -19 s Gd, 1 only 130 s, now 50s; All-wool sports coats 455, now 9s Ud, 52s 6J now ]3s Ud, 19s Gd now Ss Ud. cardigans 22s Gd, now 17s lid, striped fuji blouses 52s 6d, now 14s Ud, 3,s 6d now 12s lid; silk blouses 32s 6d now Us lid, 2-5 s now 10s lid, furs 99s Gd. now 77s Gd. 105 s now 77s Gd, 35s now 255; stole 65s now 455, 119 s6d now 80s; 1 only Indies cream coat 120 s now 455, 3 ladies tweed coats, 99s 6d, now 39s’ 6d. 1 only 39s 61, now 19s lid. All millinery reduced to nearly halfprice.—Addison’s.—Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Fcr Influenza, taka

3 doz. men’s sweaters, grey, and heather. Sale price 10s lid to 13s Gd at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The Exhibition Delegation who have been visiting the northern end of ttio Island during tho week will return to Hokitika to-morrow afternoon.

His Honour, Mr Justice Adams, will preside at the Supremo Court at Hokitika on Monday morning at 11 o’clock to hear the appeal in the case of C’. Marshall v. J. Baird.

The regular Soldiers’ Sale Day is in progress this afternoon and evening at the depot, Revell Street, adjoining Mr J. J. Breeze’s hoot shop, the ladies making a brave display of goods which are meeting with a ready sale.

The lasting good opinion of a custo mer is the most influential advertisement a business tan have. This is why so many of our readers obtain their furniture from Harley’s. Greymouth.

To-night! Town Hall! To-night! The Kiwi Football Club, in conjunction with the Girls Hockey Club are entertaining the Ilari Hari Footballers and the Runanga Hockey Girls at a Monster Dance. Good Music. Supper provided. Dancing at 8 o’clock sharp. Admission—Gents 2s; Ladies Is.—Advt.

The AVcstland County Council notifies in this issue the striking of the annual general mid special rates on July 3rd next., on which date, also, tho rates become due and payable. It is proposed to grant ratepayers a rebate, of 5 per cent, on rates paid by 17th. August, that being in accordance with the latest amendments to the Rating Act.

We regret to teeord the death of Mrs Heinz, wife of Mr William Heinz, the well-known tinsmith, which took place at her residence Hampden Street, last evening. Decerned was a native ol Germany and' 70 years of ago. She came to Hokitika in the sixties, and had been an honored resident during her lengthy sojourn hero. A bereaved husband, one son (Mr Emil Heinz of Groymouthf, a brother (Mr Phil Amberger) and large number of relatives are left. The sympathy of the community will he extended to the bereaved in their loss. ’1 he deceased had been ailing for some time post.

Fair Dinkuni Sale.—Furnishings - Slipniats were 8s lid each, now 12s (id pair, mohair slip mats 8s Gd. velvethearth rugs ol x 27, IDs, velvet hearth rags fringed ol x 2i. 225, mohair health rugs 5-1 x 2-1 29s Gd. GO x 30 ■los, tapestry squares Oft x 7ft Gin. 119 s Gd, 10ft- Gin x Oft 1355, 1 only linoleum square 1011- Gin x oft 197 s Gd, linoleum Oft Ist- quality lls 3d. 2nd 10s Gd, tapestry runner IHiu 5s (id, 22.Jin. Gs 9d, 27in. 8s lid yd., several short lengths Oft. lino heavily reduced. Addisons —Advt.

That women conductors on the new motor-’buses at Melbourne have methods of their own for dealing with refractory passengers has already been shown. (In a. recent trip to Brighton a male passenger refused to pay his fare. “Arc you not going to pay me?”

asked the young woman in a businesslike voice. “Von don’t catch me paying a woman conductor!” said the man iiweply. Without another word the conductor removed the obstinate traveller’s hat. threw it- into the road, and stopped tho ’bus. There was nothing for the man to do hut to follow his hat. and the ’bus went on without him.

An interesting development has occurred in connection with the coming of an overseas steamer to Gisborne to load Homeward cargo (reports the “Poverty Bay Herald”). Arrangements had been made for the vessel to load a large quantity of frozen meat here, hut i s now taking only hall the alai. llll l, as instructions have been received from the buyers to hold the produce in store. It may be that the buyers have stocks of meat at Home sufficient to carry them over the slimmer without the arrival of further shipments. The demand in the summo,• time ill Home generally slackens oif somewhat. Probably the reason that tho meat is not being shipped so freely is because of the low prices ruling in England at present.

Two observant men engaged in the motor trade in New Plymouth, recently were discussing the amount ot benzine consumed in the Taranaki provincial district, (states the “Taranaki liaiK- News'"). One ventured an estimate .if a million cases annually. The other thought this an exaggerated estimate. They thereupon made inquiries, and found to their surprise that the present consumption is over 309 009 eases of benzine and 25,090 ,'ascs of kerosene. They both agreed that within a year or two the eonsumption would reach over oOOJUI rases a year, equal to eight eases per head of population. The •rood roads of Taranaki art* undoubtedly largely teKimnsibl.' for the itiereagsing constnnp-

An amusing incident occurred outside the Dunedin railway station last week. ,on the arrival of the Prime Minister (states the “Star.”) A young man with an unstenoy gait made Ins way through the pipers and saluted Mr Massey; hut, not content with this, he climbed on to the motor-car and fell on ton of the Mnvor, who was accompanying the Prime Minister m the motor. The intruder was full of enthusiasm—out went his ('.nils to embrace Mr Massey. The crowd htug.ied as the pipers preceded on their way, ami had gone some considerable distance before they discovered that the t-ar was at a standstill and well in the rear with the occupants endeavouring t„’ dislodge the bibulous young man. Eventually he was ejected, and the procession proceeded merrily on its way.

A fine piece of engineering work was completed the other day by a firm of motor engineers in Carterton (states the “Wa.irarapa Daily News’ ). One ot the connecting rods in the car broke, and it was found impossible to procure a new one in the Dominion. The firm undertook to manufacture a duplicate Commencing with a bar of vanadium steel, weighing 171 b., it was turned, drilled, and otherwise worked for nearly five da vs. till a new rod evolved —a. rod equal in all respects to the original. To give an idea of the amount of lathe work involved, it might he mentioned that the weight of the finished article is only llh 30z.. which means that 151 b. ]3oz. c,f steel were pared away. It is an excellent piece of work, and is a credit to the firm.

Circat Britain’s first “aerial dreadnought.” a seaplane now under construction for the Air Ministry. is, states the “Aeroplane.” designed for actual living afloat, and will tie illuminated throughout with electricity. An electric capstan is to be fixed for handling a 1251 b anchor, to bold the plane at rest on the water. Two watert i °ht transverse bulkheads are provided as" well as sleeping quarters for five men. On top of the hull will be a built a super-structure divided into three compartments, one to he used by the commanding officer as a chart room, another for gunners, and the third tor the p'l ot - The total weight of the ftyimr ship, with full crew, fuel, and two torpedoes, each weighing 3009'bs will be nearly nine and n-half tons. Ihe torpedoes will he carried under the lower wings and discharged by means of a new type of releasing gear. Five machine guns will be carried, so arranged as to leave no “blind spot” in the craft, which will also be able to climb rapidly and escape from the. range of naval guns after delivering at attack.

Steam boiler owners; Cut down vour coal bills by using “Stopskale.” Rente tes scale and cleans boilers without injury. Manning Machinery Co,, 5 Bedford Row, Christchurh.—Ad.-t

Ford new prices.—Truck Chassis £l5O, touring £164 with starter £l6-. runabout with starter £l6B, all f.o.b Wellington. We also offer used lout runabouts with starter £9O. touring car ditto £l3O in Greyinoutli. Mark Sprot and Company Ltd. Selling Agents, Greymouth.—Advt.

Messrs Olliver and Duff notify they have opened up a fino stock of serviceable boots and shoes for nil classes, specially suitable for the present season.

Fees collected at the Grcymouth Municipal Abattoir during May totalled £137 15s Bd. The following stock wore dealt with:—Cows 8 (one condemned), bullocks 188, sbeep 744 (two condemned), lambs 185, pig* 3, calves 29.

The engagement is announced and the marriage will shortly take place of Alisa Mary Stewart Seddon, daughter of the late Right. Hon. R. J. Seddon, and -Mis Seddon of Holder's llill, Wellington, to Dr. Frank Hay, chief inspector of mental hospitals, Wellington.

Mr A. E. Lawrence, of Oamaru, has been appointed editor of the 3 imam “Herald”. Ho was for some time 'Editor of the “West Coast Times”, Hokitika, and in 1914 became editor of tho “North Otago Times,” Oamaru, and is now retiring from that position to go to the Timaru “Herald.” AMiile in Oamaru', Mr Lawrence had taken a keen active interest is local affairs.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning cf Mr John Maloney, a well-known resident of the Grey district, aged 73 years. The late Mr Maloney was a native of Ireland. Tie was for many years employed by Hungerford and McKay, contractors. Some years ago one cf his legs was amputated, and lie had lieen an inmate of the Grey River liespetal and the Old People's Home since. He leaves two sisters (Miss Maloney, of Unworn, and Mrs Beswick, cl Wanganui).

Mr Tom Jackson, an old resident of Blackball for 30 years, died as his residence yesterday after a long illness. Ho was a native of Gloucestershire. England, and 7G years of age. He leaves a large family of sons and daughters. His wife predeceased him b.v live years. The daughters are: Airs AWdcdson (Hastings), Airs McDonald (Blackball), Airs Cvitchley (Grcymouth), ami Aliss Eva Jackson (Blackball), who nursed her father through his long illness. The sons arc: Tom and John (Wellington). Bert (Cieyinouth), Reginald (Runanga l , and J'red (Blackball).

Thu installation of officers cf Lodge Westland U.A.0.8. took place Oil Tliin-day evening wlion representatives of rari'ius Ledge , v.ere pres'-nt. D.P. Bro. M. .Malone, of Brunner Lodge was the installing officer and he was ably assisted bv P.D.P. Bro. W. Robinson. The following officers were installed—.l.P.A. Bro. J. Findlay, A.D. Bro. 1-. Ballinger. Y.A. Bro. T. Robinson, Scorctarv. P.S. Bro J. Fox. Treasurer Bro. ,I. Lock, 1.0. Bro. H. Kearns. O.G. Bro. A. .Sampson, A.D.B’s. Bros. I-;’ Kearns and C. Foote. V.A.B. Bros. Mansfield and B. Ferguson Dour.), Af. S. Bro. I*. A. .J. Conning. After the closing of the Lodge the Brothers assembled and a social hour was spent, and the usual toast list was done honor

Speaking at the annual conference of the On go branch of the Now /.ml mil Educational Institute on the snoject of “Drawing in ’the Primary ScnooL Air H Dnnn, art lecturer, Dunedin Training College, recommended teaches to trv the “shut-eye” method ot drawing (states the Dunedin Star. ) The idea., he explained, was for t.ic piled to shut his eyes and imagine the outline of some animal or object, and then on tho paper before him draw what ho saw with his eyes still shut. It would he found that, although the lines mi-dit he disjoined through lifting the pencil off the paper. Hie genet.»l outline would he good, am out of the whole a good drawing could ho made.

An audacious burglary was attempted at' the Empire Hotel. Wellington, on Tuesday, the miscreant being onl> frustrated bv one of the guests. « no <.cteeted him in the act of ransacking he room. Upon being located the m truder immediately made for an upper Hour, and assistance was nnn.edm c > requistioned to detain him. " > the search was being made a man walked down tho front stairs ‘"id asked the alteodniit at tho office ' bat t..c ii is Mm immediately trouble was. ,\s . , guests Cue asked 'his name ami what he was doing there, hut he managed to p-ain the street before assistance could T, b -lined. It is stated that a small of money was taken from one of the rooms, but no consuls!able loss ■ ro ported.

On Monday last work started in full swing at the new English Clntrch on the corner of Queen and Lyndhttis Streets. Westport. Mr Pnwick. the contractor, has several hands hard at work doing the formation work. Messrs Atkinson Bros have a derrick erected, and with steam power droveeight 12ft piles on Monday. About 200 black birch piles are to he driven so as to get down on the hard gravel foundation. The pile-driving caused a large concourse of people to stroll down from Palmerston street to see the work in progress. Mr Win Harris is in charge as overseer of works.

Fair Dinkum Sale.—Boy's wear—Strong "inter shirts, size 11 and 12, 3s 3d. size 13 to 111 4s lid, good strong tweed .shorts, size 3 to 10 7s Gd, 11 to 16, 8s lid, grey jerseys, size 18, os 3d; size 20 6s 3d. boy’s flannels size 3 to 9. 5s Gd, golf hose, fancy top all wool, size 6 to lOi 4s to 5s 3d, hoy’s pyjamas, all sizes 7s 3d, dark tweed suits 7 to 12, 31s Gd. knitted ties lid each. Addison’s.—Advt.

Quite a new departure has been made by the loading London furriets in the appearance of fur coats which are much shorter than usual and sho" a distinct waist lino. Those just received by Madame Menere, ( ornei Cashel and Colombo Streets, ( hristeliurch, are certainly most becoming. Correspondence invited. —Advt. Housewives are kintliv requested to shake hands frequently with grovers by way of expressing gratitude for “NORUBRrNG” Laundry Help, the abolishor of washboard slavery.