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Hokitika Guardian, 20 August 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Exhibition Council takes place at 7.30 o’clock to-night at the County Chambers. Presbyterians at Kokatahi are reminded of the service in the Church on Thursday night. at 8 o'clock. A meeting of the Farmers' Union will bo held at One Milo Hall on Wednesday next. Business important. Ti.o weather which cleared on Suluruay change:! during the night and heavy rain with huii showors fell yesterday. The day. was cold and inclement. 80 tins of Biscuits, choice varieties. Aulsebrook's cakes, ginger, raisin, sultana and cherry. Luncheon Sausage. ..it Star Stores.—Advt. The monthly mooting ut the V> esliar.u Branch of t.. 0 tauu-roury i':ugiots League takes place at 7.30 o'clock to-morrow night ut the Loamy Chambers. Ah there are some important matters to consider u full uttcittanco is desired. There was a heavy fall of snow in the hills yesterday and to-day. Mt. I'ilium, Camel back and other lowiyiug mils had sv white covering. Lambing is in lull progress in the district ana the wet cold weather will not be too favourable for the young lambs.

The London OfGce of the Now Zealand Meat Producers Board has been advised by the War Office that it is hoped to issue tenders for the supply of frozen meat, Mediterranean contract, Ist December 10d3 to Ist May 1021, during the month of September. It is impossible at this stage to give details as to estimated requirements, hut full particulars will Iw included in the tender form when issued. The information is circulated in order that linns interested should have early information as to the intentions or the War Office;

Keep Thursday, Aug. 23rd, free. Come to Ilium and join the Community singing led by .Mr Aldridge atld be entertained by the best talent from Clreymoutll, Hokitika rind Boss. A real treat is in store. To finish the evening a grand ball will follow. Mr lkiyd will have charge of the iiooi, and the music will be in the very capable bands of Mr Joyce. You will he able to dance to the sain.- music as His Hoyal Highness the Prince of Wales, first class supper and good Hoof. ( oncert 2s and l>. Ball 'is (id, ladies Is. children half price. A juvenile will be held the folowittg night, Friday, Ang. 21th.—Advt.

Mr F. (•'. Matthews, who has been appointed Collector of Customs at Samoa, lias bad a long career in the Public Service. H<' joined tin- Customs Department as a cadet and became, some years later, one oi lhe private secretaries to the hue Mr P. .1. Sodden. Prime Minister. He am! the late Mr .1. F. Andrews were, as private secretaries. with the late Mr Seddolt when the right lion, gentleman died on bottl'd lb" Oswestry (.range. Later Mr Matthews joined the stall of Sir Joseph Ward : ami, on the coming into office of the Peform Government, he was appointed privet a secretary G> Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence. Mr Matthews served in the war ns a qitartermast er-sergeant, lieutenant, and subsequently was promoted to the rank of aotinge'apluin. Oil his return to New Zealand after the war, he took up his old position with Fir James Allen, and. on the latter becoming High Commissioner for New Zealand In London, be became private secretary to the Hon C. ,T. Pari-, Minister ot Education.

Factory Owners: Cover your boilers with “Scotts’ ” Mica Non-conducting Coni|)osit ion which is sweet and clean to handle and will outlast all other coverings. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are making n special display of evening goods that have just cento to hand in good time for I lie Hospital Ball and other functions. Ail early inspection will be necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. When eggs are dear, just go to the cupboard and take out some preserved ones. As good ns I'rnsh it you use SHAH LAND'S • MOA" HP AN I) EGG PRESERVATIVE.