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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1923, Page 2

Big purchase 80 pairs men s glaec pug toe hoots, patent too and • bee . usually 12s Gel. This week 32s 6(1 nf Hallenstein’s, Ltd., Revell St.-Advt.

AA o are now showing a special display of oak dining room and bedroom lurnitore in our large showrooms, Greymouth, and invite your inspection. Harley and Co., House Furnishers. Grevinouth.

Paramount Tailoring Coy. ot ( hrist church, notify they will ho visiting Hokitika from Friday next and may he seen at Keller’s sample rooms. E„,k at their samples for quality and guaranteed good titling suits.

The last gazette notifies the appointments to the Hokitika Fire Board as follows :—Appointed liy the GovernmGetieral—John Jerome Breeze. Elected bv the fire-insurance companies— John' Frederick Grierson, James Reynolds Cameron, John H. AA ilson. Elected by the Hokitika Borough Council—Hon Henry L. Michel, M.L.C., Herbert Mnxton Coulson, John Lloyd.

Mr Evan Parry, chief engineer ol the English Electric Company, who proceeded to the Otira tunnel, accompanied by several prominent New Zealand engineers, by motor on Ihursday and returned to Christchurch on Friday night., accompanied hv Mr A. AYylie, engineer to the Auckland Elecrie Power Board. Mr Parry, in a brief interview with a- Christchurch “Press” representative, stated that the locomotives which have recently been conveyed to the tunnel are now passing up and down the line, and tomorrow they will take, loads ol carriages and trucks. He said that he had received no definite intimation as to the date fixed for the opening of tho tunnel, but had heard August Jth mentioned as the possible date. “The electrical work in connexion with the sehome is proceeding well,” he said, “and T am very satisfied with the progress of the work.”

11 r W. Jeffries, speaking ns a member of the West Coast Exhibition delegation before the Blenheim Borough Council, said that the Const was inking note of the agitation that was occurring regarding tho completion ot the West Coast road. There were three members of the Most Coast Progress League among the deputation, and as a return for what Marlborough was going to do for tho exhibition, they would endeavour to arouse active interest in the West Coast road. He would promise that nt the monthly meeting of tho Progress League on Tuesday next he would move a remit to go forward to the Canterbury Progress Longue that the Government he urged to hasten the completion of tho road. The Coast could secure certain things from Canterbury, but not all that Marlborough could supply.

A cold in tho head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds nnd catarrh in double-quick time. Is fid for 60 doses. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

33 pairs maids’ patent strap shoos. See this at once, usually 17s 6d, tliis week 12s lid.—Advt. All furs, coat frocks, coats, and millinery aro being cleared at greatly reduced prices at- Mrs J. Lloyd’s. Call and see the bargains for yourself. In connection with the Ivokntahi Winter Show, all perishable goods can he left at the Ivokntahi Dairy Factory up to G p.m. on the day before the Show. R. Maekley and Co. invite tenders for the purchase of their storo property at Kokatalii, full particulars of which can be had by perusing the advertisement in another column. Major Dixon and Adjutant Garner of the Salvation Army are holding sorvi'es at Hokitika on Tuesday, June Tilth, and ntHimu on Wednesday, June 20th. The official presentation of the Newman Shield takes place to-night at 8.15 when Mr A. H. Lawn who is representing Mr Xewman, hands over the very handsome trophy to the Westland Sub Union. The Referees Association meets tonight at 7 o’clock sharp, the Sul>-Union meeting taking place at 7.30. The official presentation of the Newman Shield takes place at B.ls.—Advt. The Hockey match between Runanga and Hokitika Juniors, which was played on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a win for the home team bv one goal to nil, Miss Sumner scoring in the second spell. The ground was very wet and heavy. Mr John Strauchon, 1.5.0., the Commissioner in regard to the Timber Royalties question, will sit here on Monday and Tuesday next to take evidence in regard to the loss of revenue by local bodies arising from the operations of the Forests Act, 1921-22. On Wednesday the Commission will sit at Grevmoutli, and then work north.

39 pairs men’s fine kip working boots nailed and pegged, 'l’liis is a famous line, usually (id. 'lbis week 29s (id at llallenstein’s, Resell Si.—Advt.

Air T. W. Duff, County Chairman, proceeds to Christchurch to-morrow to attend on Wednesday a conference oi South island County Councils in respect io the Highways Act. ami the heavy traffic oil roads. Mr Evans, Clerk, and Mr Milliter, road overseer, accompany the Chairman for a conference with the Minister of Public Works relative to a subsidy for main road maintenance. Mr Milliter "ill iuspee t, also various road making plants in Canterbury, and prepare a rejiort to tlio Council for next meeting on the subject.

Gentleman no other collar can compare with thu Van Hausen collar for neatness or conilort and no other collar can equal it in smartness, economy, or durability. See the display in Stephens Rios, window.—Advt.

A very old Kumara resident, Mr William Passmore, died at the Westland Hospital, Hokitika, yesterday, at the age of 04 years. Ho had been three weeks an inmate, and was thought to bo recovering after an operation, till he took a turn for the worse a couple of days ago. He lived over -10 years at, Kumara, whore lie was, until his illness, in business as a dairyman, and by bis genial, kindly nature, bo won universal esteem. He leaves a wile and daughter (Mrs Geo. Stewart, of Teremakau -Settlement), while a brother survives him in his native* place, Cardigan, in Wales.

There seems to he little doubt that the price of potatoes is going io be high (says Wednesday’s Wellington ••Rost”).’ The effects of the flood in Canterbury upon crops in the ground and on the ground are said to have been disastrous. Business in a "holesale wav is reported to he brisk all through the North Island ill consequence of the reported extensive damage. Auckland new potatoes, when they entile ill, are expected to rule very high in price, as bv that, time the competition of old potatoes will be prin t ically negligible.

A London cable of June 3 to Australian papers, gives the following cricket incident of how a batsman was bowled, lull was not out—A fast hall passed between the middle and leg stumps without removing tho hails, when the last batsman of a Leicestershire League team was in. The side required 20 runs to win. Tin* mystified umpire failed to pass the hall through, measured the ball, and also found the stumps correctly spaced. Thus he gave tho batsman not out. find his side obtained tho runs.

A Wellington correspondent status— Last wintur there was a shortage locallv of cabbages and cauliflowers, and as tlio result great prices were obtained about this time oi the year. Growers, always on the alert to supply what pays best, all jumped to the conclusion that there was money in winter cabbages, with the result that the last few weeks has seen a. glut of splendid quality cabbages. The market prices have ranged from -Is down to Sd per sack—and at times going abogging at that. The market price of cabbages cannot he said to he reflected in the retail prices that, are asked for them hv the vendors.

We regret having to record the death of Miss Margaret Dynes, oldest daughter of Mrs Mary Dynes, ol Herbert Street, Oroymouth, which took place on Saturday at midnight at her mother’s residence. A native ot Greymouth, and only 2G years of age, the late Miss Dynes had been ailing lor several years, and her death did not conic unexpectedly, being a happy release from her sufferings. She had prior lo her illness, been a young lady of considerable promise and very many friends will regret sincerely to learn of her passing. She leaves besides her mother, two sisters (Misses Phyllis and Catherine Dynes) of Greyinouth. and cue brother, Mr Joseph Dynes, foreman Stonchaml on the staff of the “Grey River Argus.”

The marriage took place on I' riday of two well known and popular residents of Roefton, when William \ incent Ellery, eldest sou ot the late John and Mrs Ellery, of 1 Hack’s Point, was married to Mona- Mary, eldest daughter of Mrs A. McLean of Don Street, Heefton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev H. Benny. The bride, who wore a liavv blue costume, and looked extremely well, was attended by Misses May Ellery (sister of the bridegroom) and Mary and Rita McLean (sisters of the bride). At the conclusion of the ceremony, the wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride’s mother, and the usual toasts honoured. The happy couple left shortly afterwards for Westport. The newly wedded pair were the recipients of many congratulatory messages as well as many handsome and useful presents, including cheques. 3 doz. men’s sweaters, grey, and heather. Sale price 10s lid to 13s Gd at W. 11. Stopforih’s.—Advt.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Ftr Influenza, take Ford Car owners: Use “King Oilers” which are automatic and reliable. They save oil and bearings. Booklet from Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Away with washboard slavery, the disfigurer of beautiful womanhood and let “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help do the washing.—Westland grocers. A true and tried remedy for coughs, colds, influer.za, and sore throat is “NAZOL.” GO doses Is 6d.