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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1923, Page 2

The financial year of the Hokitika Bowling Club closes at the end of the month. Any unpaid' subscriptions should be paid forthwith.

The Bov 0 .FI. Budtl, superintendent of Homo Missions of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, is making an inspection of the home mission stations on the West Coast.

In another column the Defence Department advertises for sale a quantity of clothing and other surplus stores. Full particulars and prices can he seen in Catalogue No 7 at all Post Offices.

Motorists! If in doubt about your car, consult Wild and Bassett, where von can pet free advice, free air, free isitterv inspection, and distilled water without obligation.— *

The Government diamond drilling plant lias now been removed from Dolsson to the opposite side of the river (Taylorvillo Flat), where boring will proceed under the superintendence of Mr Wnrburton, the Mines Department diamond drill expert.

“After the poacher,” says Mr E. A . Sanderson, of the Native Birds' Protection Society, “the wild eat is our birds worst enemy. Small bush and scrub contractors introduce these to keep down rats, which the waste food attracts to the camp, and when the contract is completed pussy is left behind, generally to maintain herself. A cat requires one small bird or chicken daily, and the toll soon mounts up. In .some districts this wild rat matter lias become quite a menace to poultry.”

AVe regret to record the death of Airs Pierson of Hampden Street, which took place this morning at 2 o’clock. The deceased, with her husband, who predeceased her by some 19 years were former well-known residents of Kuninrn and Stafford. She was a native of England and 72 years of age. Deceased leaves a family of six, 3 daughters (Mrs James Stapleton of Hokitika, Mrs D. Kyle of Marton. anil Mrs Nicholas of Auckland J. and three sons (Josh at Kumara, A’ictor at Hokitika, ami Arthur at Marton). The relatives will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss they have sustained.

Intimation that no reduction in fares would bo made for passengers travelling to the British Empire Exhibition was made in letters from two shipping companies rood at a meeting of the Christchurch City Council. The New Zealand Shipping Company wrote stacing that it had boon decided not to make any reduction in fares, a reduction not being considered justifiable. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, Ltd., wrote stating that it had no knowledge regarding any contemplated reduction in fares in connection with the Exhibition. Passenger fares, the letter stated, were reduced in December last, and the company was of opinion, in view of the high cost of running steamers, that it was unlikely that there would be any further reduction.

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

There will be a social reunion for returned soldiers and their friends at wio Soldiers Hall to-night, commencing at 8.30 o’clock, with a presentation during the evening.

Ladies willing to assist in the carrying out of the annual Hospital Ball are reminded of the meeting to be held iu the Hospital Board rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club will hold a daneo in tho Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday. August Ist. Two interesting items on the programme will he an “Exuso Mo” waltz and a “Balloon” waltz. Gentlemen 2s, ladies la, supper provided.—Advt.

Tlie opening of the Kumara Memorial Hall takes plate to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The hall is a comfortable structure and will fill a useful purpose in the northern borough. On Friday evening a grand opening Hall will take plate.

The funeral of the late Mrs Nuneeknell ol M ood.stock took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. The Rev' A. C. Purchas conducted the services at All Saints Church’, and the graveside. A number of floral tributes were putted on tho grave from sorrowing friends.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will he held at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o'clock Thursday night. Tournament prizes:—Lady's, pair liall cases; Gentleman’s Kaiapoi rug; special evening prizes also; supper follows cards and tlie evening concludes with the weekly assembly. Admission Is.- Advt.

Call ami inspect the Alemitc Greasing System for all makes of cars; makes greasing easy, and adds double life to wearing parts.—Wild and Bassett, agents.—•’ Tho issue of the Auckland (Weekly) News of August 2nd will contain 8 pages devoted to views of the Otira Tunnel. The series is a most complete one, making a pictorial record of the largest tunnel in the British Empire. Copies trill be available at King’s stationery.

The Seddoti Shield team bad amongst its 15 members, representatives from no fewer than nine clubs, spread over a. district of 150 miles. The clubs represented are Cronadnn. and Waiuta (lnangahua), Hari Hari, Kiwi, United and Excelsior (Westland), and Star, Marist and United (Greymoutli).

The County Chairman (Mr T. W. Duff) by advertisement in this issue declares a public holiday on Saturday next throughout the County of Westland to celebrate the important and happy event of the opening of the Midland Bailway. It is desired that bunting should be flow n and those who can do so are asked to attend the celebrations at Grevniouth.

Every lady knows how important a part details play in her appearance. The firm of Mrs J. Lloyd also realises this fact. That is the reason their glove and hoisor.v section is so popular. They stock the latest, ideas. It will cost you nothing lo call in and see the large assortment oi' hoisery at all prices, kid gloves at ,s (id, its (>d. and 12s (id pair, and heavy suede fringed gauntlets at 19s lid in all wanted shades.

11 is Excellency the Governor-General has accepted the position of Patron of the Now Zealand Council of the Associated Board of tho Koval College of Music, London, and the lit. Hon. the Premier has accepted the position of President. The Beard’s intention is to appoint four or live members,, gentlemen who are interested iu musical and educational matters generally, in each of the four centres, to ionn a Council for New Zealand, to repersont the corresponding officials in London, and to assist the examination work iu this country, through the Boards Office iu Wellington. Names of the members of this council will ho announced shortly.

Motorists! Call at Wild and Bassett’s and inspect tho Mayo aiitomaitc wind-screen cleaner, £2 10s lilted. Outlook windscreen wipers at 12s Oil fitted. District agents for I’tiro windsi recti, no-fog 2s od. '

In reply to further representations from the (Ireymouth Chamber of Commerce in til four ol ail extra- train for the opening of the Otira Tunnel. Hon ,1. G. Coates -Minister of Railways) replied to Mr W. R. Kettle <.( hnirman of the Chamber) and Mr M. Keating (Sec ret ary of the Celebrations Committee) as follows: —"I regret it is impracticable to comply with request lor special train excursion rates on the day ol the opening of the Otira Tunnel. It is, however, intended to run excursion trains to Otira and Arthur's Pass during the summer and this will give till sections an opportunity of going through the tunnel. I fully appreciate the fact, that it large number of people would like io be present at the opening, bin the traffic on ilia day must Pc limited to what can be efficiently dealt, with with the rolling stocks available and having due regard to the very short time it is possible to spend at Otira by those who are going very long distances.”

An enthusiastic public welcome was given at Crcymouth yesterday evening to the athletes (football, boxing, and hockey) who have been representing the Coast. The Mayor Air W. 11. I’arfitt) who presided, congratulated the teams on their respective victories. It was an honour to lx* present to welcome the hoys, who had brought hack the S'eddon Shield after 15 years of trying. This was a memorable week in Grevniouth’s history: the Seddon Sli'cld had come home; the boxing team had returned with honours; the Otira Tunnel was to ho opened, and the Smith Island hockey team had several Coasters in it who had once more snowed what Coasters were made of. Amongst the laixors Laurie O'Neill, Dick Paseoe. and Jack Nelson would compote in the New Zealand championships, and the other member of the team i'Neil Kielv) had boon a close riinner-ui> in the final. The hockey team had among its members Coasters, who had done their host for the Con si’s honour. The Misses Furness anri Stubbs bad received special mention and Eddie Heaphv was in the Now Zealand rep. hockey team to plav in Australia. It spoke well for the Coast that so many of their men and women gained rep. honour*. He congratulated t’e hnvs on their victory in Nelson, and as sports, they also congratulated Nelson, who bad put. tin such a hard fight to retain the Shield. As regarded the Selection Committee, lie took his hat off to them. Thcv had chosen the team without fear or favour, and he con-er-itulated them on their choice. There were various other speakers.

“Use-Fa-Litcs” are portable electric lamps which can lie taken anywhere. Just the thing for factories, libraries, dental rooms, strong rooms etc. R. P. M. Manning and CM., o Bedford Row, Ch ri st elm rch.—A d v t. Schroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just come to hand in good time for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will be necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt. Important to Hokitika residents: The great record-breaking Fire Salvage Sale of Mayfair Stocks opened at Hokitika on Friday, July 20th, a largo quantity of salvage goods have arrived, ali of which have been marked at special low prices to effect a speedy clearance before the wet goods mildew. -McGruor’s, Westland, I.td.. Hokitika. —Advt,

(Members are requested to attend a special meeting of the Westland SubUnion at 7.15 o’clock this evening. Tho meeting will be held at the usual place.

Tho Buller llugby Union has decided to challenge for the Seddon Shield and has asked the West Coast Union if August 18th would bo a suitable date, and to ask tho X.Z.R.U. to appoint a referee for the game.

Many old friends throughout tho Coast will regret to learn of the death, which occurred yesterday, of Mrs Elizabeth Josephine McGurk, who passed away at the residence of her daughter Mrs Steele, at Dunollie. The deceased who was 73 years of age, and a native of Ireland, had till a month ago been a resident of Cobden, but formerly had lived since tlie early days at Hokitika, where her husband, the late Patrick McGurk, was a well-known carter. She had been ailing for some time, but was able to be about till the day before her death. She leaves two daughters and three sons, two of tlie latter being Mr .Joe McGurk, a well-known wntersider, and Mr P. McGurk, of Auckland; while the daughters are Mts Steele (Dunollie) and Mrs Fitzmaurico (Wellington).

A civic reception will be tendered tho victorious West Coast football team at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, when the Mayor of Greymoutli (Mr Parfitt), and Mr J. E. "Wilson (President of the W.C.H.U.) and all members of the team will be present. The President of the W.O.R.T . will officially hand over the Seddon Shield to the President of the Westland SubUnion and the following will be some of the speakers: Tho Deputy Mayor (Mr H. M. Coulson, who will preside), the lion. 11: L. Michel, Messrs H. Pnrfitt (Mayor of Greymoutli), .7. F. Wilson who will give the Hokitika, public a full description of the tour and the game, J. Steel the West Coast Captain and famous All Black, T. Irving, and 0. .7. Evans. A Maori Ilaka will be given by Messrs Steel, Bannister, Paluier and Davis. The (Maori War Cry and dance will also Ite given by the full team and should enliven the proceedings considerably.

Electric Lamps: We stock “Phillips” reliable lamps in all voltages. Best on market. Special quotations indent. H. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christ church. —Advt. The young wife wishing to economise should always use a small packet of "NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. It makes a little bit of soap go a very long way. Is only for 7 weekly washings.— Advt.