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Hokitika Guardian, 11 September 1923, Page 2

To-morrow night at the Hospital Rail supper will bo served in the Horticultural Hall. Entrance to the bail will he bv the Town Hall door as usual

It is understood Mr W. J. l’ock. ol Greymouth will 1)0 the new manager foi the local firm of McKay and Sou, drapers. Weld St, Greymouth’s loss will be Hokitika’s gain in this instance. A meeting of the Exhibition Council will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Thursday night to meet Mr L. J. Schmitt of the Board of Trade, Christchurch office.

Mr 11 .M. Coulson lias kindly consented to assist with the judging at the ball to-morrow evening. Tile Committee is also indebted to Mrs M. Ivelled for donating a prize for a fancy costume.

To hear “Tile Sheik,” the most las cinating fox trot of the day played by the Club Royal Orchestra, also “Three O'clock in the Morning,” wail/, bv Paul Whiteman and his orchestra will make it worth while paying a visit to “The Rendezvous” refreshment room. —Advt.

A meeting <>r those willing to assist in the constitution of a typical Westland court at the Exhibition will he held »t 3 o’clock to-morrow afternoon, at the County Chambers to organise a, L-'H-al committee for the management and direction of the court.

The death took place on Friday, at the O’Connor Home. Westport, of an old and highly esteemed resident of the Rccfton district. Mrs Susan Antonio. Deceased was a native of Ireland, (3 years of age, and had been a resident in the Dominion for 36 years. She was twice married, her husbands predeceasing her. There wore no children.

Don’t miss this opportunity of buying towels at bargain prices. Lor this week only Mrs J. Lloyd is slaughtering them out regardless of cost. Both Turkish and white towels from 3s fid per pair. Though those goods are ridiculously priced Mrs .1. Lloyd still maintains her usual standard ol qual-

lloiv much of the pleasure of dining depends upon the furnishing of the dining room P A sideboard is a necessary adjunct to a well-arranged dinner. if the host would feel completely

“at home” with 1 1 is guests. Messrs Harley and Co., Greymouth, are .showing some exceptioually fine examples of sideboards in Oak and Ilium with mirrors and leadlights at prices ranging from £7 10s upwards.

Tlio Hospital Board last evening spent a considerable tinio on tlio question of tile Waiiio cottage, now living eroetod. It was gathered from the. discussion that the Waiiio Committee authorised the eon tractor to alter the alignment of the building, changing the front to face the north-east, instead of the northwest, its laid down by the architect. The latter on a recent inspection, strongly objected to the alteration and demanded that the building he altered and placed in its originally intended position. This the contractor refused to do unless lie was eom|K'iisated for the extra work involved. The Waiiio Committee refused to do this and tlio Board, Irist. night, also refused to find any further money, even though they recognised that the architect was correct in his attitude. After considerable discussion it was resolved to allow the contractor to continue the work as it at present stands.

AVhilo at Cireymoiith yesterday. Dr Teichelmanu and Air Evans of the Progress League waited on the District Engineer of the Public Works Department (Afr Lillies) relative to various matters on the south mad. It is hoped to have culverts placed over the crossings on Ferguson’s section in time lor the coining tourist season. A turn out at the junction of the Oknrito and main roads near Hoveldt’s is to he improved. In connection with County matters. Air Lillies promised to go into the- matter of winged fencing on the southern approaches to the new bridges for the convenience of stock traffic, the finest ion of reading Isiwer Waturoa district will he looked into in conjunction with the Lands and County officers. There is some delay over the transport of the timber for Waikukupn bridge ow ing to the cost involved, which under the circumstances is considered prohibitive.

The .Exhibition delegation while at (ireymoutli yesterday waited oil the District Traffic Manager of railways with regard to transport requirements over the term of 1 lie holidays. Air .Morgan gave the deputation it patient hearing and promised to go earefullt into the matter, and report to headquarters in regard to recommendations considered equal to the probable rcouirements. The same deputation enquired in regard to the present Alidkind service as affecting Hokitika in telation to the late public deputation on the matter. Air Alorgan explained the difficulties of the Department from various points of view and the anxietj at nil times to do the best possible for traffic offering. Reference was made also to the volume of traffic, and it was explained till the new lines were laid nt Hokitika, and the station accommodation enlarged, it would he difficult to meet all the demands, but the position was in mind, and requirements would lie met to the best effect. Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £!!o in Greyinoutn. Ford Touring ear, good second hand. £9O. Alark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greyinoutli. —Advt

Xo cold can withstand “NAZOL.’ A few doses put the worst cases to flight. Is fid buys (10 doses.

There will bo n sitting of the Magistrate's and Warden’s Court to-morrow morning. Messrs M. Houston and Co. hold an important auction sale of almost now furniture, at the rooms. Camp Street, to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 p.m. The furniture is now on view. They will also offer 90 eases of apples, and some now potatoes.

All who have promised plates and other donations for the supper at the Hospitall Ball to-morrow night arc requested to leave them at the Horticultural Hall in Camp Street to-mor-row afternoon, when tlie supper committee will be in attendance to roecivc them.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Bowling Club held last evening, the debated question of Sunday bowls came up for decision, when Mr W. Fletcher’s motion, “that the rule on the liooks prohibiting the playing of bowls on Sunday 1.0 rescinded,” was put to the meeting and carried by 21 votes to 12.

The Government Statistician’s return shows that the population of Now Zealand, slightly increased during the June quarter when it stood at 1,320,G64, compared with 1.32.3,301 at the end of March, and 1,318.884 at the end of last year. These figures exclude Cook Islands 13.373, and Western Samoa 38,100. The Samoan population shows a decline during the June quarter.

Polling day for the election of a Borough Councillor takes place on Thursday next between 9 a '»• and 7 p.m. The candidates are Messrs D. J. Evans and A. G. Pilkington. The election lias been caused by Mr Evans resigning to clear the air of an alleged irregularity in his election. At the poll on April —7til last, Mr Evans was elected third on the list with 331 votes, Mr Pilkington receiving 333 votes.

The gramophone public will bo pleased to hear that a substantial reduction lias taken place in the price of His Master’s Voice and Zonophono records. This has been the third lull in the prices during the past two years Prices of some records are now lower than pre-war prices. The Zonophono 1 Oin record 12 months ago was (is. it is now -Is fid, Celebrity records, 12m, which were 13s each, are now 11s fid, while nil others are in proportion. 11.M.V. needles are another lino that has fallen from 2s fid 12 months ago to Is fid per box. Collectors of records, by the way. should be very careful that they only use the best noodles. Many good records are sopilt by using inferior nr cheap makes of needles. The 11.M.V. factories at Hayes, Middlesex, employ no fewer the® 13,000 people. Gramophones and requisites are procurable at Kings, stationer.

Climatic temperature and good water are essential to make good beer. Dunedin has both, hence its fame for bed Straellan’s Dunedin Bottled Ale and Stout is supplied by Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth. Solo West Coast Distributors. —Advt.

Now on showing of spring fashions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your early and critical inspection. 'lke display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, dresses and otiiei showroom goods will appeal to women who understand “dress.” Ton are rnvited to view these new styles which are notable for their variety and moderate cost. McGruer’s (Westland), Ltd., Spot Cash Department Stores, Greymouth and Hokitika.—Advt. Schroder and Go are again to the fore with the latest creations in millinery. To appreciate them we respectfully solicit your inspection.—Advt.

Farmers: A trusty benzine storm lantern can lie secured from us lot only Cos post free. 330 c.p. rant, wind and storm proof. Light with match. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 3 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—-Atlvt.

The voting wife wishing to economise should always use a small packet of “NO RV RIIiNG" Laundry Help. It makes a little bit of soap go a very long way. Is only for 7 weekly wash ings.—Advt.

“M’hnt perils do environ mankind.— Alton. The advent of the chilly weather increases the risk of catching colds and coughs, unless you are safeguarded with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” is a rich and warming specific that speedily gets to the root of all winter ailments. Always gives sure relief in the ease of bronchial and chest affections. Baxter’s Lung Preserver Is also an efficacious building-up tonic. 2s fid buys a large bottle. \ All chemists and stores.