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Hokitika Guardian, 5 September 1923, Page 2

The Howling Club meeting arranged for to-night, has been postponed until a. later date.

The Kokatahi Football Club ball a the Public Hall, Koitorangi, take place this evening. Complete arrange incuts have been made for a success!u evening.

Mr l)e l.a Mare, who is shortly leaving the district, offers hi-- 11-room-ed cottage and 10 acres ! toehold i t South Hokitika for sale.

Nominations close at noon tn-moirow for the vacancy on the Borough I ouncil caused by the resignation of Mr D. J. Evans.

At St. Mary’s Club rooms on Monday evening there was another huge attendance at tho euchre tournament. The first ladies’ prize was won by Mrs A. Sumner and the second by Miss Maher. The first gentleman’s prize was won bv Mr Itobertson, and the second by Mr J. Lynch. The winners of tho lucky table wore Mrs T. Gillooly. Mrs H. Fitzgerald, Mr A\. Ziegler and Master Oomlfollow. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs F. Saxon, and extras by Miss C. Fox. Mr K. Kearns had charge of the floor.

While in South Westland, the attention of Mr Duff, ( utility Chairman. was drawn to the fact that the Forest Service authorities had. prohibited sleeper culling in the Oknrito district, with the result', that those «-ho had pursued this useful occupation over a long period, were nowthrown out of employment. The County Chairman at the request of tec men affected, promised to make enquiry in regard to the prohibition, with a view, if possible, cf having the local industry restored for the benefit of local employment.

20 pairs of ladies’ velvet court and derbv shoes, just landed, Li clear at court lls (id, derby 12s lid at llallenstein’s. Revel! St.—Advt.

We regret to record the death of Mr Edward Mulviliill, the well-known hotelkeeper of Kumarn, which took place at Westland Hospital at an early hour this morning. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time and was brought to Westland Hospital a fortnight ago in a serious condition, and passed away as stated. He was a native of Hokitika and f>2 years of age. Out has been identified with Kuniara, since the rush. He look a prominent part in local public affairs, and had 1 •pen a member of the Ktiniarn Borough Council, the ofd Kumarn Hospital Hoard, the Racing Club and Fire Brigade. A popular citizen, his death will he generally deplored. He was a single man, but leaves a mother and sister to mourn his loss and to them general sympathy will lie extended.

Inspector Mathieson, ol the (* rot - mouth Police District, in his annual report stated:—No new stations have been opened during the tear, neither have any been closed. Iwo constables died during the year from natural causes. During the year, 1.347 offences were reported, ol which 1,311 were dealt with by arrest or summons, leaving a little over 2 per cent unaccounted for, which I submit is fairly satisfactory. Compared with the previous year, however, there is an increase of 1 •*> 1 offences: these are principally due io prosecution under the Licensing Act. Ihe conduct of the men as a whole has been good, only one constable being punished for offences against the regulations in this district. A second constable was punished here for an offence which took place in another district prior to his transfer. The population of the <listriet shows a steady increase, amt when the Otira Tunnel is opened (which will he soon) it is expected there will be a large influx of people to the Coast.” The annual report shows there are 12 members of the force in the district,, Iff being at Greymotit h.

oft pairs men's double knee and seatled denims, rule pocket, to clear at Os lid a pair at Hallenstein’s, Hevell St.—Ad vt. Blnn to he among the early shoppers Is sale Is, the greet one price event 12,000 articles worth from 2s to OOs 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 Insnno sacrifices in every department. The greatest sale 'Westland ever knew. Be there. McGruer’s, Hokitika and G revmouth.—Advt. 20 pairs all wool Colonial white blankets, double bed size, to clear at 37s fid a p:tir at Halleustein’s, Revell St.—Advt. Schroder and Co are again to the fore with the.latest creations in millinery. To appreciate them we respectfully solicit your inspection.—Advt. For Spring cleaning you will perhaps need renewing some of your carpets, linoleums, curtains, or fresh runners and mats. Schroder and Co. are nowshowing the latest at a very reasonable price. For quantity, especial concession will be made for cash. It will be to your advantage to inspect curly at Schroder and Co.’s—Advt. Boiler Scale: Use “Stopskale.” Means NO corrosion, pitting, galvanic action, overheating, distortion or collapse but high evaporating efficiency, continues steaming, increased life of boilers and low coal bills. It. I*. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. WADE’S WORM FIGS eradicato worntß of all descriptions. Pleasant, sure and certain. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Cough,

Popular dance Kanieri, Friday night. Good floor and music. Admission Is. —-Adrt.

A meeting of local drapers will bo held at the County Chambers at 3.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to deal with matters affecting betiding supplies for the Exhibition.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Druid’s Lodge, Westland No 89, will be held in tho Lodge room, Town Hall, Hokitika, to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. Visiting brethren cordially invited.—Advt.

In addition to the stock already advertised for to-morrow’s Kokatahi Sale Messrs W. defines ano Co. will offer at the. close of the sale a quantity of machinery, tools, gun, rifle, poultry arid a Ford motor car. Full particulars may ho gathered from their advertise--lU< tit .

A special meeting of the Hokitika Borough Council was held this morning at 11.45 o’clock. Present: Messrs Perry (Mayor), Wood, Lloyd, Heinz, Mackay and King. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Coulson, Jeffries and Pelham. The formal motions were passed striking the annual rates of which public notice had been given. The meeting then terminated.

“They called out to see whether I had any castor oil.” announced a witness in the Supreme Court at Wellington, who remembered the date from this apparently insignificant fact. The court waited. “Yes, the little hoy had swallowed a. threepenny bit,” she added amidst laughter. “From the Cnristmas pudding!'” suggested counsel on the opposite side. “Yes,” brightly replied the witness “that's right.” Even t-hc judge joined in the laughter that followed.

Donors of plates for th© children s party at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow afternoon are invited to send same in prior to 5 o’clock. Tho party begins at 4.30 and games f all kinds will be indulged in in addition to darning. Prizes wilF be awarded for the game competitions. Mcsdames Lynn and Hunter who are organising this novelty gathering are determined to give the young folk a jolly time. Several ladies are assisting and the young people should have a very pleasant time. It is intended to establish an accommodation bureau in connection with 1 1 1 j Exhibition to be held here at the end of the year, and a register of all available accommodation is now being compiled. All useful information as to accommodation, conveniences and charges should bo supplied to the General Secretary of the Exhibition, who will compile a printed list to be forwarded to all enquirers off the Const. Mdel-keepers and others wishing to be included in the printed list should provide full information as early as possible

Head colds, throat colds, chest colds are quickly relieved bv “NA-” ZOb.” Penetrating and soothing. GO doses Is (id.