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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1923, Page 2

The remains of the late Mr I bus Ingram are being brought overland today, the funeral taking place to Hokitika cemetery to-morrow afternoon.

It is notified in this issue that traffic crossing Kanieri Bridge, will during the period of the present repairs he interrupted on Mondays, 'Wednesdays and Fridays of each week.

Mr ,S. .1. Preston's line new drapery premises in Revel! Street are being opened lor business to-day, and w ill be lit up to-night, forming a pleasing addition to the illumination of the main street.

It is reported that a new motor service for Hokitika, and district, including the southern service, with headquarters in Hokitika, is about to be established, and will be running regularly with a service of good motor ears during the next month.

Call and inspect tho Alcmilc Greasing System for all makes ot ears: makes greasing easy, and adds double Hie to wearing parts.—Wild and Bassett, agents.— ’

There will he a. social reunion of returned soldiers and their l fiends at the Soldiers’ Hall at 3 o'clock on Tuesday, to which a general invitation j, extended to-day by advertisement including the members of the T.adies Committee, Municipal Band, and Minstrel Troupe with friends.

10 doz. men’s’ merino underpants and singlets, usually 8s 9d ; sale price os fid at llallenstoin’s, Revcll St.— Advt.

The usual meeting ol the Hokitika Borough Council, called for last, evening did not eventuate. At 7..19 p.m. there were present Messrs ( unison (Deputy Mayor., Porham, Evans, Jeffries and King. It was stated that illness was responsible for the absence of the other members and the Mayor. In view of the several matters coming forward which it was desired should he discussed by a full Council the meeting was adjourned for a fortnight.

Tie Fisheries Amendment Hill, dealing with fresh water fisheries, gives an officer power to stop any vehicle or sto[> in transit any parcel if he suspects any I.reach of the fishery regulations, and to open ami search such vehicle or package. Dumping of ruhhish, refuse or any material into any waters 01 river beds is provided for hy an extension of the existing law which prohibits the throwing in of sawdust or sawmill refuse.

Captain and Mrs Bartlett arrived in Hokitika yesterday to take charge of the Salvation Army work in this District. Meetings will lie held in the local Army Hall to-morrow at 11 a.in. and 7 p.in. Everybody is given a hearty invitation to come along to these services, which will be bright, instructive and profitable. The Captain was stationed at 'Westport some six months ago, and met with good success; so he is not a stranger to West Coasters. They will he pleased to visit the sick and those needing help at any hour of the day or night. The Captain specialises in the young peoples work and invites parents to send their children to Sunday School every Sunday afternoon, if they are not already attending other school services. At Westport Hospital on Wednesday morning the death took place 1 of Mrs Catherine Adamson, widow of the late Robert Adamson of Westport. Deceased was a native of Kingston. County Dublin, Ireland, and was fil years of age. With her parents, the late Mr and Mrs J. Craig, and other members of the family, sho came to Westport .50 years ago and resided here over since. She was a great church worker, and gave hor services readily for any charitable purpose. After the dentil of her husband, she opened tea and confectionery rooms, which she enried on until illness overtook her. compelling her removal to the hospital. Deceased is survived by a son and daughter, Mr das. Adamson, of Kittle Wanganui, and Miss Kate Adamson of Westport.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Beefton, on Wednesday, before Mr A\ . Meldrnin, S.M., the Inspector of Coal Mines, O. ,T. Strongman, charged K. W. Tatley. manager of the Reefton •( oal Cay. Ltd’s mine with three breaches of the Coal Mines Act. After hearing evidence the Magistrate said there was no doubt the Reefton Coal Coy was overworking their manager. There had l>oon a distinct breach, and a continuous breach of the Mines Act. It was absolutely nc-cessary that the provisions of the Act lie complied with. There had lieen a breach in that the mine had not been inspected on th» afternoon of May S. The defendant was convicted on two informations, one of a breach of Section 10 of the Act. Ifr2’2. for not having properly inspected the mine before the afternoon shift went oil. and the other with not having appointed a fireman deputy at the mine. On the first (the main) offence ho was convicted and fimxl £5. and on the second convicted and ordered to nav costs. The third information was dismissed.

Schroder and Co. are making a special disnlav of evening goods that have inst come to hand in good time for the Hospital Rail and other functions. An onrlv inspection will he necessary got* changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

WADE’S WORM FIGS eradicate worms of all descriptions. Pleasant, sure and certain.

15 pairs men’s knee gumboots, great Dominion make, usually 82a 6d; sale price 27s 6d at Hallenstein’s, Rovell St.—Advt.

The attention of motorists is directed to a change of advertisement by Messrs Wild and Bassett, motor engineers, Rovell street. T hoy tiro selling Michelin motor tyres at prices below those ruling before the war, and a persual of tho price list will convince.

“I said to my children, ‘Now, you are not to go to these pictures.’ I didn’t give them any money, hut they got there—how I don’t know,” said a watchful father, amidst laughter, at a meeting of the Timaru School Committees’ Association.

Motorists! If in doubt about your car, consult Wild and Bassett, where you ran get tree advice, free air. tree battery inspection, and distilled water without obligation.— *

The opening of the Soldiers’ Memorial Ilnll at Kumara takes place on Wednesday afternoon next at 3 o’clock, and a cordial invitation is extended to all returned soldiers and the general public to be present on the occasion. On Friday evening a grand ball will lie held in the hall as a grand opening function in aid of tho funds.

On Wednesday next at Harihari Public Hall the lady members of St. Cuthbert’s Church are holding n grand sale of work, opening at 3 p.m., and continuing during the afternoon and evening. For the special convenience o: visitors there will be provided at a moderate charge afternoon tea, and at b p.m a substantial meal. In the evening an entertainment and dance will serve to wind-up the day.

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday during tho debate on the Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill, the principal clause of which proposes to give to women the right to lie Justices of the Peace, the lion 11. L. Michel said that he had voted for the Bill last year, but this time lie considered the weight of argument was against the measure, and would reverse his vole.

'Pile usual weekly euchre tournament and dance will be hold in St. Mary s Club room on Monday evening. The ladies and gents first prizes are sealed envelopes kindly donated by Miss Mandl and Mr jelfries. Valuable second prizes have also been donated ; in addition there will also he a lucky table. The ladies’ committee have made very complete arriangements for the supper. The music for the dance is in the capable hands of Mr Joyce and patrons are assured ot another pleasant evening at these popular gatherings. Admission Is.—Advt.

The Levin Co-operative Dairy Coinpan v has paid out Is 7d jier lb lor but-ter-fat for the June-Jiily period, as

against Is 8d per the corresponding period of last year. I’or Iviiku, which as a cheese factory' works oil a difleront principle of payment, the prices are Is 3d and Is respectively. Tho following factories have also declared their payments for the month of June —Shannon. Is 7il; New Zealand I*armors’ Dairy I'nioii, Awahuri, Wlinlcaroi’.ga, Newbury, Is (id; Kairanga, Rongoteu, Is 5d ; Tiakitalnuni, Ravenwood, Manawatu Reliance, Is 3d.

Motorists! Call at Wild and Bassett's and inspect the Mayo iiutomaitc wind-screen cleaner. €2 Ids fitted. Outlook windscreen wipers at 12s (id fitted. District agents for l’ui'o windscreen, no-fog 2s (id.— *

On a charge of aggravated assault, a Russian named Zaeiier Shostock was convicted at the Police Court at W ailii and sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. lie was ordered to be placed under medical observation during detention, owing to a doubt as to bis mental condition. Shostock arrived in Waikato about 12 months ago. He had proposed marriage to the daughter of his landlady, and was not prepared to accept “no” as an answer. Ho Goon tin* abusive and troublesome, and last week the voting woman’s mother had In seek the assistance of the police.

Shostock was ordered from the house on Thursday, but returned on Friday night and seized hold of the daughter through an open window.

It is of interest to record t hat at least one resident of Gisborne has a memento of the first strike held in New Zealand. The industrial upheaval in <|iiestion was, of course, that of 17S)o when 2(H) men of Cook’s stranded Endeavour landed at Dusky .Sound, enlarged the long boat into a more pretentious craft, in which some 00 of the men made a successful voyage to Norfolk Island. When Mr Leslie Reynolds was taking a trip in the Millennia in November, 11)10, he went ashore at Facile Harbour, Dusky Sound, and, together with Captain Hollins, examined the historic saw-pit used hv Cook's strikers. Mr Reynolds brought away a section of a plank found on the spot, hut llio timber is not that of any New Zealand tree. Inspected hy a Gisborne “Times” reporter, it was found to he perfectly sound.

At a mooting of tho Westport Borough Council on Wednesday evening tho Mayor moved that tlie by-law ro licensing billiard roams !«.■ adopted.— Seconded hy (J. . d’ayne. - Cr. Shaw moved an amendment, that action he deferred for further investigation. Tills wa,s all right for a large city, hut not for a small place like Westport.—Seconded hy Cr. Roche, who regarded the resolution as only a “kiil joy.” Tho billiard rooms weie very well conducted. They paid heavy taxes now.—The Town t It-:k said the by-law was taken from Auckland.—Cr. Enright saw no objection to the motion.—Cr. Payne saw no reason for charging for a license for halls or iheaties if tho proposed marges were not adopted.-—Cr. Roche : Why not also clubs?—Cr. Payne: They are not public places.—Cr. Bryan supported the motion. If licensed, tse billiard rooms would he under proper control, partieulai ly as regards lads, who should not ho allowed in such places. Cr. Hopkins understood that tho police had no right to go in the rooms unless they were licensed.—Cr. Weekcs understood the closing hour was 11 11.111. He did not think these people should ho penalised more than other business people. It was only a business. There was nothing in the shape of bad language unless a man made a had mishit. The taxation was heavy on the places already.—Cr. Shaw, in reply, said people oould behave well without useless restrictions.—The Mayor said he had to pay a license tee to come down the street in his ear. - Cr. l’ayno said there was no reflection on the keepers of Leal saloons; it was simply a question of usage.- Cr. Greenland thought it would tie hotter for the owners to be* licensed.—l'or amendment i Crs. W eekes. Shan, and ltoclie. Against: Crs. Bryan, Greenland, Payne, Enright, Hopkins, and the Mayor.—Amendment lost und motion carried.

Important to Hokitika residents. Tho great record-breaking Fire Salvage Sale 0 f Mayfair Stocks opened at Hokitika on Friday, July 20th, a large quantity of salvage goods have arrived, all of which have been marked at special low prices to effect a speedy clearance before tho wet goods mildew. McGruer’s, Westland, Ltd., Hokitika. —Advt.

Conflagrations quickly suppressed when “Underwriter’s” Fire Extinguishers on premises. Smother outbreak with powerful 50ft stream of carbonic acid gas. Always ready for action no matter how long charged. R.P.M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth, offer in this isano used motor cars and trucks for sale at tempting prices.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Owing to the West Coast Rugby Union being unable to place a team in the field owing to influenza, tho representative B match with Hokitika arranged for this afternoon will not take place.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce held yesterday, it was resolved that the Tourist Department bo written to, asking that they erect a hermitage or hotel at Otira for the convenience of tourists making this their headquarters, and that, in the event of the Government being unable to act in this way, every assistance bo given to private enterprise.

Drop into “The. Rendezvous” tonight for supper where you can have a most delicious bowl of Libby’s tomato soup (be sure to a>k ior Libby s, there is nothing to equal it). a ,ot toasted crumpet, poached eggs on toast, dainty ham, egg, or tomato sandwiches and cakes, or a very tasty home made meat pie. Don’t target l he Rendezvous has the name for service and quality. There is always something to suit the taste of everyone.

A Press Association message irom Dunedin to-day, announced the death of Mr William Dawson, 71, one of the founders of Speight and CM., Brewers, and proprietor of Dawson’s Ltd., Jewellers. He was an ex-Mayor of Dunedin, cx-Mcmber ol Parliament for Dunedin Suburbs, President ol the New Zealand Bowling Association, and member of many public bodies. He gave freely to philanthropic organisations, his last gift being 200 tons of coal and 100 pair of blankets for flood sufferers.

The death took place yesterday of an old ami respected resident of Woodstock. Mrs Nnncekivcll, wife of Mr W illiam Niiucckivcll passing away. The deceased was a native of Tasmania and 7li years of ago, having resided in New Zealand for 00 years, most of which period had been spent in this district, having come to Hokitika in the early days with her parents. Deceased leaves a husband, and family of nine (six daughters, Mrs W. Ayson, Mrs C. Alderton, and Mrs G. Watts of Wanganui, Mrs W. West of Nelson. Mrs Muir and Mrs Rogers of Woodstock, and three sons, William at Inangalina, John and Arthur of WoodstockE Mr J. .T. Breeze of Hokitika, is a brother, and there are 27 grandchildren. The family and relatives will have the syinoathy of many friends in the district in their bereavement.

At a meeting of the Westport Borough Council on Wednesday evening, a, telegram from Greymouth stated another three invitations were being sent to tho Council for tho Otira ceremony.

- The Mayor reported on the oontcrence at Greymouth, on the lines oi tne report given to the Progress Learrue. The Mayor, in reply to Cr. W’eekes as to what effect the reported statement of the Mayor, that Most-port was ‘ not interested, had on the small number of tickets sent here, said lie stated that until the Duller Gorge railway was completed. Otira was not of the same value to tho people here as to those down south.—Cr. Greenland said ttio child reason why the people weio pleased with the completion of the Otira. line was because Mr Massey promised when it was completed, that the construction of the Bullet' Gorge railway would be resumed.—The Town clerk said seven) people in the street had rsited frr a ticket and he replied there was no chance whatever of getting one.- Cr. 'Enright: I take it that each man pays his own expenses apart from the railway fate.

Save your hands from long immersion in strong soap suds; “XO-Rl E<BTNG” Laundry Help contains no caustic at all, and so cannot haim you.—Advt.

AH was excitement at a bridge party in Hokitika recently when a wellknown lady arrived wearing a real Seal coat of magnificent cut and design obtained direct from London hy Madame Menere, the Fashion Furrier, Corner of Colombo and Cashel Streets, Christchurch. Tho price was below wholesale. Madamo Menere sells by mail. Your money hack if you're not satisfied. ‘

Carburetors: Motorists using “Air Friction" Carburetors ensure increased power of 1/3 to 1/2, period results in cold weather and no choking in shifting gears. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

No reasonable offer for cash will ho refuse dfor the balance of our millinery, to effect a complete clearance. Get in early at Schroder and Co. Remembered we are determined not to carry over any hats.—Advt.

10 dost. hoys’ fancy all wool jerseys usually 8s (id; sale pdiee 5s lid, at Hal lenstein’s, Re veil St.—Advt.

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.