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Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1923, Page 2

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

Thursday night as usual at the Soldiers’ ilall, euchre tournament at 8 o’clock, with special prizes ; supper and dance to follow. Admission one shilling.—Ad vt.

We are reliably informed (says tile Westport “Times”) that work is to be commenced at both ends of the West-port-liiaiigahna railway, and that about 200 men will bo employed thereon.

Soldiers' Social Ilall—To-morrow night (Wednesday). The I.tidies Hockey Club me entertaining the Blaketown Ladies at a dance. Special music by Ilonetti’.s first-class orchestra. Supper. Dancing at- 8.30 sharp. Admission 2s and 2s.—Advt.

Tho death occurred on Sunday at the residence of her aunt, Mrs Isaac Leach Tainui Street. Greymoiith, of Mary May, the only daughter of Mr Frederick, and the late Mary lilake. of Blaketowii. Deceased was nine years of ago and had liocn ill for some time.

For Spring cleaning you will perhaps need renewing some of your carpets, linoleums, curtains, or fresh runners and mats. Schroder and C'o. are now showing tin 1 latest at a very reasonable price. For quantity, especial concession will be made for cash. It will be to your advantage to inspect early at Schroder and Co.’s —Advt.

The opening ball of the new Public Hall at K oka la hi takes place to-mor-row (Wednesday) evening. The new floor laid down specially for dancing has been receiving great attention and is now a splendid (laming suriaee that will delight patrons. With capital music, a good floor and good sup|>er a large number should he attracted.

To-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock on C'ass Square tho “B” team of the Ladies Hockey Club plays a match vita the Blakotown ladies. The following players will take part- in the game: - -Misses K. Fowler, R. Sumner. [. Lynch, M. Sumner. W. Thompson. A. Stapleton, N. Lock. D. Rutland, S. Herring, .1. Brown, .]. Roscvear. Emergencies— J. Hall, 1(. Speed.

Those promoting the Kxhihition express great satisfaction at the way applications for show space are rolling in. Yesterday a large number of applications uere disposed of, and the agents at Dunedin, Christchurch. Wellington. Auckland. Nelson and f'deiibeiin were notified of tile areas taken up . gin- aggregate being considerable. Indeed the applications promise so ued that it may lie necessary to extend the building space, a. contingency Mr W cod. roflc lias prepared lor. Focal Ivxlnbitors desiring space are slow in coming forward, as except Roefton, uliicli has booked £2O of space, there is only one ton n application in. I hi* hr-t applications received tv ere from Auckland, taking up £SO of space with three exhibits.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order. £lls in Gro\ mouth. Ford Touring car. good second hand. £(ip,—-Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greyinoiith. —Add

There were general expressions ol rep,ret when the news w;is received nt the death last evening of M.r John Diedriehs of 1 liirihiiri, which took place at West land Hospital last evenin'; about (1 o’clock'. The deceased was brought 1 1 j> from llarihari the previous dav suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, and it was known that his condition was very critical. Mrs Diedriehs and daughter had keen away in Nelson on a trip ami being recalled reached Hokitika yesterday meritin';. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr 11. Diedriehs, was a native of Kokatahi, and oil year.-, ot ape. lie had a. farm til llarihari where ho settled many years :v;o, and was esteemed and respected thrmiphotu. the whole of Mostland. 11 is sudden death will come as a great shock to a wide circle of Iriends. Deceased leaves a widow and family of four (three sons and a daughter). Mrs Diedriehs was a. dauphier of -Mrs Hart, of Richmond, a former wellknown Ross family. Deceased also leaves two brothers '’William ot Kokat.ahi and David of Hokitika) and six sisters .Mrs W. H. Rurrowes ot Christchurch. Mrs 11. Norman of lUouheim, Mrs Tims. Hupp of Christchurch, Mrs W. McKadyen of Kanieri, Mrs ?•'. Selhv of Kanieri, and Mrs W. Drown of Christchurch). The Itmeral takes place to-morrow afternoon.

There is reason to believe (states a Wanganui paper;, that some vendors of lotley are not overparticular what class of article they put on the market ; that is, as far as adding some other substance to make the honey spin out. A sample of this class of blended honey, sold to a local storekeeper, lias been brought under notice. The storekeeper states that he is returning ihe consignment with an intimation that next time he receives honey of t hat quality ho will institute a prosecution. The price of honey is dear enough without being mixed with glucose, lard, or other substances, which, when too liberally applied, give a tlnAour vci \ much like candle grouse.

When buying your Stetson, buy the latest -ha(H- at. .J. 11. Stetson s latest price. Velours this (hi. lelt.s ,)2s Od. Vt • H. Stopforth. Deve.ll Street. —Advt.

Wo can't help our enthusiasm in bringing this big event to your attention. Half price sale, three days only, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Aug. 2lth to 27th. Prices have again been lowered. We’re out to make a big clearance in every department. Thrift! buyers will he well satisfied. figures talk. T-ook out for big Sale Dill. Doors open I) o'clock on Friday. Do there. MeGruor’s, Westland Ltd., Hokitika, Hcefton and Greymouth. Advt.

Dairymen; Get all the cream byusing “Ceres” Separator. In class by itself. Self-balancing, self-oiling, cleanest skimming. It) to 141 gals. R-. P. M. Manning and C’o., d lledsord Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Interesting news for the Men '■ My present stock of soft- collars must l>e cleared to make room for new siock.s arriving. Read this! 30 dozen assorted soft collars, one clearing price, 3 f or 3s.—Sizes 13} to 18 at 'W. H. Si-op-f Orth’s.—Advt.

The annual meeting of tho Hokitika Bowling Club takes place to-night at 7 o’clock sharp.

Schroder and Co are again to the fore with the latest creations in millinery. To appreciate them wo respectfully solicit your inspection.—Advt.

Orr Bros, cars will leave tho Railway Hotel at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow To; the opening of the Kokata.hi liall.— Advt.

All members of tho Excelsior football Club are requested to be on the Square each evening at 5 o’clock for practice in view of tho Shield match on Saturday.

The auction sale of the coaching plant and horses of Mr A. Hall, by Messrs Dalgety and Co., takes place on Friday next at Otira at 11.30 a.m. sharp.

The train from Greyniouth this morning kept ii}> its great record of ‘express” travelling, reaching IJokiti'cn at 10.35, a matter of t hree quart .ms of an hour after the scheduled time of arrival.

To-night! To-night! Don't miss tiro Sports’ Dance in the Soldiers’ Hall. Dancing at 8 o’clock sharp. A novelty Chocolate Waltz is being held, so come along and have this amusing dance. Good music; supper provided. Admission—2s and Is.—Advt.

There passed away at Westport on Saturday evening, .Mr John Sherlock, the oldest resident of the town. He was 8-1 years of age. For many years deceased was an employee and foreman lor tho Borough, and did a great amount of valuable work under adverse circumstances. Me is survived by a grown-up family, of whom three, William, Stephen, and James, are residing in Westport. A tally made of the Exhibition space, already applied for showed yesterday a total value of £431 taken already, w.i.h reservations on behalf of Canterbury and Otago for an additional £BO3 ol space. These figures indicate that the

available space will be '.taken up rapidly. Tile Chairman of the Space Committee yesterday expressed his .satisfaction that the space was going off so well. In two instances special island space was applied for three times over.

Climatic temperature and good water are essential to make good boor. Dunedin has 1/oth, hence its famo for beer —Strachan’s Dunedin Bottled Alo and Stout is supplied by Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greyniouth. Sole West Coast Distributors.—'Advt.

Satisfactory reports are being received in respect- to the efiorts being made by local hotel-keepers to cater for tli(> extra auomiilodation which will he required here over the Exhibition period. In three or four instances additions are being made already while in other eases the proprietors are waiting for the necessary labor. ’1 ho Exhibition is now making a fresh canvass ol private residences in res] km t to accommodation for paying guests. Mr Ik Aldridge is taking the census. W here extra bedding, etc. may lie required the Council will he in a position shortly, iti-- expected, la supply householders with a proposal which should be helpful in overcoming any difficulties in that respect.

Numerous friends in many parts of the West Coast, will learn with iegret of the death yesterday of an esteemed Brunner resident in the person of Mr Thomas J. Hallman, Deceased, who was 48 years of age. and had lived at Hriinner -since its earliest days, had lint boon very long ailing, and hi-- death came as a painful shock to his litany 1 1 tends. lie was admitted unit *i sholt time ago to the Grey River Hospital. The late Mr Hallman, win. leaves n wife and family, uho are well-known residents of the di-’trirt. bad only recently taken over the hotel premises at- Brunner conducted formerly by Mr l urtain.

He was ti. prominent member cl the Druids ledge, and in his earlier years was known as an able ex) oneiit- of the Itugl.y football game, as well ns being a keen enthusiast- in sport generally. Radiator leaky ? Esc "liadorciie.” Permanently repairs radiators without, use of soldering iron. Takes only few minutes. Circulation not impaired, <i,l nn-i paid. IL P. M. Manning ami Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. - Advt. Hokitika grocers report big business at the "XO-REBBING” Laundry Help counters; (shilling a time).—Advt. Invitations have been issued by Lady Seal to a reception at the Salon of Madame Mcnere, Fashion Furrier, Corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch, when a new shipment of fur coats and bridge wraps which have just arrived from the leading Court Furriers of London is on view. Correspondence. invited by Madamo Menere,