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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1923, Page 2

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Const express at Christchurch this morning. During the absence of Mr Ma«sev from New Zealand, Sir Francis llell will lie Acting-Prime Minister. The Hon W. Downie Stewart will act as Minister of Finance. Tho tunnel tieing driven at Alexander River to intersect the stone got on the surface in Messrs Me\ icar and Hurlev’s lease had been put in a distance of 10:’) feet up to Saturday. It war- expected that about 120 feet would have to he driven before the underlay was reached, so that some days must yet elapse before the required distance has been driven. The Malnn. which arrived at Auckland from Liverpool on Wednesday ni.Viil brought five locomotives to replace those lost in the wreck of tiio Wileshire. Two are for Auckland and three for the south. The Mahana also brought ex H M.S New Zealand Urn searchlight projectors, one sailing launch and tee four-inch guns <>t tne latter portion is lor Auckland am. the remainder for Wellington. The launch remains at Auckland. 20 pairs of ladies' velvet court and derhv shoes, iust landed, to clear at court t Is fid, derby 12s fid at 1 fallenstein’s, Novell St.—Advt. The vicinitv of tho railway station continues to he a busy scene of industry there being a good number of men engaged in making the alterations to the station yard and vicinity. The work of erecting the overhead footway in Stafford Street will shortly he commenced. This will prove to be a substantial work and will make a distinct alteration in the appearance of the locality. The County Chairman and party who left on Tuesday morning on a visit of inspection in South Mestland experienced unfavourable weather oil their journey. They reached Weheka on Thursday, hut heavy rain and the prospects of flooded rivers holding them up forced a return to Waiho that evening. An endeavour was made yesterday to return homewards hut the car was held up by the flooded state of McDonald’s Creek and the party had to return to Waiho for the night. They will reach Hokitika this evening. Factory Owners: Leaking pipe joints, flanges, etc. effectively and permanently stopped by “Hewson s ’ Invincible Jointing Cement which successfully withstands ammonia or super heat. U. I*. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—-Advt. Plan to be among the early shoppers Is sale Is, the great one price event 12,000 articles worth from 2s to fiOs each now all one price Is each. It will pay you to beg to-morrow or otherwise find money to visit this great clearance. This unique sale for three days only commencing Friday, Aug. 31st Insane sacrifices in every department. The greatest sale Westland ever knew. He there. McGruer’s, Hokitika and G rev mouth .—-Mlv t-

Alfa Laval Separators have been reduced in price, and full partiulars with prices will be posted to any farm--01 making enquiries. The West Const agents are Harley and Co. Greymouth. 50 pairs men’s double knee and seatted denims, rule pocket, to clear at 9s lid a pair at Hallenstein’s, Revell St.—Advt.

For dainty underwear, Mrs J. Lloyd nas just opened up new shades and designs in the popular lingeiie cloth and a beautiful range of colours in pearlustre, a new and serviceable material of silky texture.

At Rowan’s store, Ruatapu, commencing on Monday next, there will lie a special sale of drapery and boots to enable a clearance of the present large stocks to be made. Customers will find the values are right and will repay a visit.

To-niglit! To-night! At the Soldiers Club! What promises to he the Dance of the Year! The Kiwi Football Club are entertaining the Rival Footballers at a. Reception Dance. Tile floor Ims been specially prepared for the occasion. Tile music, which is in the capable hands of Bonetti’s First-Class Orchestra, will be ill that could bo desired. Supper is being provided in the annexe, and dancing will continue without interruption, commencing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission, Gents 2s and Ladies Is. Advt.

The effort which is being made in America to cross the buffalo with oi dinary cattle was referred to by Mr W. D. Blair at Wyndham. "The buffalo is the only animal which faces a storm bead on,” said Mr lllair, “and it is hoped by the crossing to produce an animal that will face storms, instead of turning its hack to them. This will assist the cross to winter better and give better results. T do not know whether it will succeed or not.”

That the seed of the goats’ rue should germinate and break through concrete piaster seems almost incredible, yet this actually happened in the now Palmerston North municipal buildings (relates the Manawatu “Evening Standard”). In preparing the plaster for the interior walls of the building, some of the seeds of this noxious weed found their way into the mixture. Some time after the plaster work had been completed several swellings and cracks were noticed in one of the walls. A closer inspection disclosed small green shoots of the plant breaking through.

A commencement has been made at Lake Monowai to place the various sections of the big steel pipe in connect ion with the liydro-clectiic works into position (says the Southland “Times”). There are approximately 250 of the huge pipes, which are constructed on the spot out of sheets of steel measuring 27i't 3in in length by Oft wide. One of the ri\eters engaged in joining those sections together recently established something in the nature of a record for a day’s work by placing some 1500 rivets into position by the aid of a pneumatic riveter, in addition to assisting to remove the completed pipes and, also place the steel sheets into position for riveting.

Westport people (according to tile

“Argus’’ correspondent) are determined to make a creditable showing for their town at ihe Exhibition. r.n:.i night there was a public meeting on llie subject, at which the following executive commit tee was elected:— Messrs Beilby, Mcnzies, Bradley, Fox, Enright, Taylor, and Standage (secretary). It was decide 1 to approach the local bodies for financial support, also the coal companies and the Business Men's Association. Messrs Fox and Bradley were appointed a deputation to the Borough Council. It was reporte i that a creditable exhibit would be sent from the Tec l, nival School. It was estimated that the sum required lor a worthy Westport exhibit would be £3OO. ‘

20 pairs all wool Colonial white blankets, double bed si/.e, to clear at 37s fid a. pair at Hallenstein's, Revdl St.—Advt.

Schroder and Co are' again to the fore with the latest erea/tions in millinery. To appreciate them we respectfully solicit your inspection.—-Advt. Write to Madame Menere, Christchurch, for particulars of her new beautiful furs which she has just imparted direct from England, Europe and America and which she is able to sell at much lower prices than the warehouses charge the shops. Amir money refunded if you arc not satisfied with purchase.—Advt.