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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1923, Page 2

Four dozen assorted Woollen, ami Sill; Mufflers from -Is fid to l,s 01 at W. 11. Stopfoitil's. Adv.t. North Rland mails and passengers l*v the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express -at Christehurcli this morning. On Saturday, "ill. -Inly. special train will leave Ross a.m. connecting at Hokitika with morning t.jain For GivyiomiHi. Tie 1i NT a.m. train fir.in Ross to Hokitika "ill ml i on. A meeting * f the local Druids was held an Thur.-day ceiling, wi'-on a n.eotd immher of candidate tlim- ".-;e initiated into' the rites of Drnido-m by A. D. Bro. Bailmger, assisted l*v officers nssot iiited with him. Oi, :-d. Eebninry hist .liniiny Murphy established a new world's roeurd on Oldfield Cord Tyres willmiH change of tyres with t lie record of “V' miles in •J hours 9 ininui.es, average speed 11o.H miles per linin'. West (oast (gents, ().,■ Bros., Wharf St... Ilakitika. Advt.

oily-eam as eul - 7'N 'hi Boys and Youths oilskins ICs 01 I 1-Js (Jd at W. 11. St.opfeil li's. - Advi.

The usual popular weekly tourim.ment and dalle* will fie held on Monday evening Jiexl in St. Mary s ( lull rnottis. The management are .again offering ten valuable prizes consisting of a case of apples lor the first ladies and cents prizes, tinned fruit for 'ho second prizes, and two valuable consolation prizes; also prizes for Hu* w Miners of the luekv table which will oe parried out under a new system. Iho capital floor is well known to the lovers of this popular past-time. The dainty supper to he provided will have special attention. All for Is admission. Advl.

On Thursday afternoon the membeis of the Kokatahi Tnenis Chib entertained .Mr and Mrs M. Williamson at afternoon tea. Since the formation ot the (Tub, Mr Williamson has acted a* Secretary, and lias proved a capable officer .Mr 1,. 11. Morel (President of the (Tub i referred to the enthusiasm ami good work their Secretary lltul show it in connection w ith the Club and asked acceptance of n i.'i'.or and a fountain pen as a small mark of their ap'pii'ciution and esteem. Mr Williamson suitably acknowledged thepresentation. A pleasant hour winspent before the gathering dispersed.

To-day will lie Soldiers’ Sale l)av at tlii' Depot in Revell Street, where irii i, goods ot household ccokiiitr mid ether favors will he on sale U|> to 9 o'eleek this evening. The proceeds of this gif i sale movement are devoted to the building fund of the R.S.A. The first seel ion of the new quaiters in Sewell Street are to he opened irhatlf the 18th. duly with a grand hall. The building now being prepared includes the serial hall. -upper room and kitchenette. It will he very completely arranged for social gatherings. Ail entnvU new (lour i. being carefully laid and will I-.,, prepared specially for ilanc-

An old player of H ughy I not hall writing in tho “New /etiland Times'' has the following to say: "At the present time football is not played as a sport, hut on tin* .system el win at any price. There is far too mites dirtv work going on, and this should be put down with it strong hand. Let tin' players themselves cheek this and ] lay football for football's sake ah.lie and let. the best ream win, nud net try to win hy knocking the other fellow out. Then the ) layers must, give more time to training. At the present time there is hot a. properly trained team in Wellington; not a team that can go the full ninety minutes at top, (is we use! to have in the good old days, when the club saw to it that if veu did not. train you had to statui down in favour of the man who would train. Another fault, with the player of to-day is that, there is far too much yellow in his composition. D « player is afraid of getting hint, the football held is no plate for him; tho bank is his place, and the sooner bo makes room for a hotter man the better for football in general.''

Ford new prices.—Truck Chassis Plot), touring £lO-1 with starter £lB2, runabout with starter £l6B, all t.o.b. Wellington. We also oiler used l'orri runabouts with starter £9O. touring ear ditto £139 in Croymouih. Murk hprot :I ,id Company Ltd. Selling Agents, (J revmouth. —Advt.

Remember tho opening day, Friday, Juno 29th, of MeGruer’s great winter sale. Come without delay and see our money stirring values in every department! Prices arc reduced to a level unknown for many years past in the district. You will save big money on every purchase just now. We've made |,i K preparations for a visit from you. Call early. McCirncr’s, Hokitika and Crreymonth.—Advt.

Being heavily overstocked, Schroder and Son are holding a great mid-win-ter Sale in millinery, rain coats, velour coats, men’s overcoats, boys and men’s clothing, umbrellas, dress stuffs, gloves and underwear. Regardless ot cost and for cash only.—Advt.

Strike a true note, “Bolls” ; ask for "Bells”; it’s as clear as a bell; in white bottles, mild and good. Bells’ Perth Special Reserve Scotch Whisky is extensively dispensed hy the leading hotel in the Dominion, the “Royal Oak,” Wellington, owned by New Zealand's oldest and most respected licensee. Hotelkeepers who wish to enjoy good patronage should follow the leaa and sell “Bolls." It makes trade. Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd., Greymouth, Solo West Coast Distributors. —Advt,

Be on guard against Influenza. Take “NAZOL” the rondy-for-use and money-saving remedy. 60 doses Is Gd. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. F< r Influenza,, take

For four days only W. IT. Stopfortli is ifftoring r. splendid line of Gent’s 16-rib Umbrellas at 12s Pd.—Advt.

To-night! Town Hall! To-night! Don’t forget the usual Kiwi Football Club's popular dance. Roll along early and have a good night's amusement. Good music. Good floor. Dancing at B.SO o'clock sharp. Admission Is.— Advt.

Messrs Orr I'rtts. Wft an St., Hokitika. have been appointed disttUniting agents for the West Coast for Oldfield tyres. This firm has thoroughly tested out these tyres during the past eight months on West Coast roads and they have every confidence in recommending them to all motorists. Prices and particulars on application.

The Dame to he held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night by the Hokitika Tennis (Tub promises to be very successful. The supper arrangements are in the hands of an energetic committee and special attention is being devoted to the floor, while the mu-i<* iin the capable hands of Messrs Dawn and Gibbons which leaves nothing to he desired. Supper will lie dispensed upstairs in the fire-brigade room and the dressing rooms will also bo unstairs. Dancing will commence at 8 p.m.

The story of how Arthur's Pass got its name was told by Mr Arthur Dudley Dobson, president ot the Canterbury Automobile Association, during the course of a lecture on "lhe West Coast in the Early Days," which he delivered tinder the auspices of the association last night. Mr Dobson said that in 1863 he took a eon!r.K■ to survey the country lying between the sea and the mountains lie tween the Grey River and Abut Head, anti whiff- he was engaged ill that work tie went up tbe Waimakariri from Christchurch to see if it were possible to Mini a belter pass than tin* Hurunui Saddle to get horses over. During the trip he discovered this pass now known :-s Arthur'- Pass, bur the country win- too rough to get horses through. Some time later th« Canterbury (lovei'iimcnt offered a reward of ,C2ikl for iho discovery ot a pass to the West (oast, ami Mr Dobson’s hr,,then went exploring f"' 1 one, and he came hail: and said that the best p.i--. was his brother Arthurs pass. That was how it got the name of \,i loir's Pass,” Mr Dobson milled,

“but 1 may say that 1 didn’t receive lb.- .("Alt) reward.” i. Daughter).