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Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1923, Page 2

There will he no Kiwi Dame in the Town Hall to-night.

Kumnra .Memorial Hall is to lie officially opened on Wednesday. August Ist. and all returned soldiers and the general public are cordially invited to bi present on tbe occasion. A grand ball will he held on the evening <>! August 3rd. in aid of the building fund.

No responsible oiler for cash will he refuse dlor the balance of our millinery, to effect a complete clearance. Get in early at Schroder and Co. Remembered we arc determined not to carry over any hats. - Allot.

The Prime Minister stated on Tuesday morning, in the course of lum reply on the financial debate, that the exports of tho Dominion for tho year ending .1 into 3;’tii. totalled 47 millions, which constitute a record for New Zealand. That was purely tho year’s exports. 1L included nothing held over from the previous year. The exports ol the country, ho added, had doubled since the Reform Government came ininto power.

The festival week to mark the opening of the Soldiers’ Hall winds up tonight with a monster sports dance. The building is now recognised as an ideal recreation hull, and is sure to ho crowded to-night. In preparation for the extra attendance, the annexe will 1,-0 made available for dancing to take the overflow. Messrs Joyce and Ilonotti will supply the music, so lovers of dancing will have a very pleasant evening, which begins at 8 o'clock. The admission is at tho popular price of one shilling.

It is announced that X.Z. Breweries Ltd., have closed the debenture list. There were many applications for large sums, but applications for small parcels were so numerous as to exceed anticipations, and they have been given preference. Oilers of large amounts were all dot-lined. Applicants up to £IOO9 have received the full amount applied for. In all. .(.'494.500 was accepted, anil the balance will lie allotted to the vendors companies proportionately. The list- was only open seventeen days, and the response is looked upon as most, satisfactory.

The 375,000 new shares of the Bank of New Zealand were a splendid bargain for the Government, maintained the Prime .Minister, replying on the financial debate on 3 iiesday. 3he Government was getting them for £l, and they were quoted at £2. Sir John Luke: 3'hey are quoted to-day at £3 3s. Mr Massey thought they would fall from that ; hut, even taking them at C2, ho said, that meant a profit to the Government of £375,000. Dir J. McCombs (Lyttelton) remarked that all the shareholders got the same advantage. Mr AV. E. Perry (Auckland Central) : It is a watering proposition. (Laughter).

Two unusual collisions occurred on ,'i Timarti road last '1 uosday evening about 0.30 o'clock (reports the ‘• Post’’). Two cyclists who were riding in opposite directions.met in a bead on collision near the bottom of the, lull, and one of them “took the count.” 1 he inevitable small crowd fathered round. One kindly person picked up the fallen rider's hicvcle and was holding it tor him when ft third cyclist sped down the hill hit the man who was boldine the cycle and knocked him out. However, no serious damage was done, and attei i, few minutes all concerned were able to proceed on their way. Mr J. Morris, Secretary of the Progress League lias received the following telegram I'rom the LU. Hon the Prime Minister in reply to a message of sympathy touching the death of the late Sir William Fraser:—“l desire to thank sincerely the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress league for tile expression of condolence in connection with the death of Sir Mm. Fraser. A thoroughly honourable citizen has passed to his rest full of years and honours, and one who carried < fds important duties with conspicuoue ability and impartiality.”

Carburetors: Motorists using "Air Friction” Carburetors ensure increased power of 13 to 1 perfect results in cold weather and no choking in shifting gears. It. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt.

It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co's great sale now on— reductions in every department. Space will not permit of price-list being quoted, but we can assure you that all lines subject to the fashion, are reduced without regard to cost. For cash only. An early visit will amply repay you. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Keep the kiddies free from coughs and colds with “XAZOL.” Soothes, relieves, penetrates; Is fid for CO doses.

Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. In changeable weather take “XAZOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is fid buys CO doses.

Entries for the fat stock sale at Archum on Monday, appear in this issue.

Schroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just corno to hand in good time for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will he necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

The death occurrod at Waipuluirau on Thursday of Mr Jack -Muir, aged 23 rears. Deceased was tho only child of -Mr and Mrs Walter Muir, of Wellington, and was horn at Ross, where he resided until five years ago. Mrs Muir is a daughter of Mrs Ogilrio of ICaroro.

Application for invitation tickets to the railway opening function on August 4th. from residents of tho County of Westland, should bo forwarded to the County Clerk not later than Monday next to ensure inclusion in Tuesday’s ballet, should the number ap--1 lied for exceed the limited number of tickets available for the public.

White-bait netting.—Strong double mesh netting 72in. at 2s fid per yard, 80in. 2s lid per yard. We import direct from the manufacturers, a fact which explains the low price in comparison with competition.—Addisons.— Advt.

Asked in respect to the operation of the new provision in the Rating Act in relation to loial bodies granting rebate on rates paid promptly, the Clerk t> the Westland County Council stated tho position would not be lully tested till the period over which rebate was granted, had transpired. The time-ex-pires in Westland Comity on August 17th.. after which date the discount of 5 per cent, may not be allowed. Iho rate which was struck early this month is coming in fairly well, it was added, and in every case the rebate- is being allowed, whether deducted in the payee’s cheque or not. Several refunds have bad to be made to ratepayers at a distance who send in the cheque or p.o. order for the original demand. In some cases where the office l ms refunded the difference involved by the discount, the ratepayers have expressed their thanks and satisfaction. No doubt the provision is a very useful one, and it encourages prompt payment which will be helpful to the local bodies in reducing the bank accommodation otherwise necessary.

Mr Michael llnnrahan, who was attacked by a stroke last Wednesday, died yesterday. He never regained

consciousness after the illness set in. The deceased, who was 42 years of age, was horn at Waimea. Recently he had 1 ii’i'ii in the employ of the Railway Department, but some time prior to that kept a hotel at Waimea. He had been a resident of Grey mouth for two years. He leaves a family of tour children, the eldest ol whom is 18 and the youngest six months. His mother, -Mrs G. llnnrahan, also survives him, and he leaves five brothers, Messrs Edward, George, Joseph, Daniel, and Richard Hnnrahan, of Greymoutii and three sisters, Mrs G. Maliinson (Greymoutii), and Misses Nora and Margaret Ilatirnhan, at present in Christchurch. Members of the local Druids’ Lodge intending to attend the funeral at Greymoutii tomorrow are requested to notify the Secretary (Mr J. Fox). A car will he leaving about mid-day.

Authority is at the back of the assertion that influenza subjugates diphtheria, and facts known to the Dunedin Hospital staff seem to support it. At the time when influenza was coming to its worst- in 1918. the official medical authorities had under control for observation purposes, and for the safeguarding of (he public eighteen diphtheria “carriers.” Jo have the care o! such a number became quite a source of anxiety. Nature provided the escape. Sixteen of the eighteen were stricken with the influenza, and they were “cleaned up” straightaway, for on recovering from the influenza they were bnctoriologically proved to have ceased to be “carriers” of diphtheria. The immediate result was that the two “carriers” who did not catch the influenza infection, did their best to become so infected. lliev were willing to take their chances with the common complaint rather than continue to he under what seemed like]v to tie perpetual restrictions as “farriers” of diphi heria

When a mob ot bullocks was being driven from Flemington to the Richmond abattoirs along Batman avenue, Melbourne several of the animals broke away. One ran towards Prince's Bridge, and with his head lowered charged Constable Dunn, who was unable to frighten the animal away. He elinilietl on to the railings of tho bridge, and hung on to the parapet on the other side. The bullock dunged the bridge near where Constable Dunn had been standing, and injured itself. It became more frightened, ancle rushing towards Mr A. R. Petersham, of Richmond, knocked him down. Mounted constables chased the bullock, which turned hack into Snowden Gardens. 3'lie bullock frequently charged the constables, who had several narrow escapes, and, after an exciting pursuit, it was roped and tied to it tree, where it was afterwards shot. Mr Petersham was admitted to the Melbourne Hospital suffering, it it thought, from a liacttired rib.

Important to Hokitika residents: The great record-breaking Fire Salvage Sale of Mayfair Stocks opened at Hokitika on Friday. July 2(>tli, a large quantity of salvage goods have arrived, all of which have been marked at special low priis'R to effect a speedy clearance before the wet goods mildew. McOruer’s, Westland, Ltd., Hokitika. —Advt. 'Tis said Socfate’s life was marred by Id's wife’s nagging. She was prematurely aged through doing the village wash without the invaluablo aid of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help—Advt. Ftr Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.