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Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1923, Page 2

The Hospital Ball takes place in the Drill Hall this evening, dancing commencing at 3..'10 o'clock. \ cry complete arrangements have been made. Entrance bv the Town Hall library door.

In consequence of the Juvenile ball for the hospital funds to-morruw night, the usual R.S.A. weekly euchre tournament, will nut bo held. The date for the next euchre evening will be announced later.

The Borough Council poll takes place In-morrow between 9 a.in. and ;' p.m.. to elect one Councillor. There are two candidates, Messrs D. .T. Evans ami A. G. Bilkington.

The additional lights erected by the Borough Council in Stafford and Scweli Streets, and also at tile rear of the Government Buildings, are being greatly appreciated by pedestrians. The lam]) at tlie rear of the public building in particular is a boon to traffic through the grounds, very highly appreciated indeed.

It i- announced that Mr G. McNamara. Second Assitnnt-Secretnry of the l-ost and Telegraph Department, has been appointed to the position oi tir-i Assistant-Secretary, rendered viva .it by the appointment of Mr A. T. Markman as head of the Department, and Mr J. Robertson has been appointed Second Assistant-Secretary, in succession to .Mr McNamara.

The R.S.A. Depot will be open on Saturday next for the benefit of tlio building fund. There mo only two more Saturday'' to complete the present campaign. Help in gilts, kind, or cash welcomed. Next Saturday the men’s committee will he in charge, while the ladies committee will have charge of the dance, which is to wind up the evening’s effort. The appeal should meet with a good response.

A liowlv appointed herd tester in the Wairarapa, conversing with an "Age” representative, stated that by testing it- had been proved that a herd of 10 cows, after 10 had been (idled out. had returned more money than the original 50, this being due to tlm gixid producers, getting the ihenetit of the extra feed. Herd testing in the Waikato has considerably improved the juice of cows in the auction.

The demand for hoots and shoes during the jmst year, says the “Board of Trade •Review,” has been only fair, and in recent montlls heavy importations have affected the industry most seriously. Competition among local factories is keen, and the maintenance of full stall's is possible only by making to stock —a policy which cannot, of course, he maintained for any lengthy period. It is alleged that the lowprices at which imported goods are available are due to the list' of German and French leathers landed into Knglaml at low cost. This may he correct,• hut there is also a clear indication that manufacturers in England and America are making special efforts to regain a. dominant position in the colonial markets.

‘‘Traffic from the West Coast is very good,” said Mr J. D. .Mitchell, District Traffic -Manager, at Christchurch, on Monday. “The Public "Works Dcpaitment is running several trijis through the Otira-Arthur's Pass section each day, although they are not able to take all the business that is offering.” Asked when the Department would he in a position to handle all goods from the "West Coast, Mr Mitchell said this depended on the d'ate when the Railway Department could secure control of the Arthur’s Pass-Otira section from the Public "Works Department. The Railway Department did intend running trains each way on Mondays, in addition to the service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On account of not having control, however, it had been decided to keep to the three-days running. “ft is just a hit too early to offer an opinion,” Mr Mitchell said, in reply to ft question concerning the probable date when the Railway Department would be able to take control of the intervening section. The running of extra trains to deal with holiday 3 traffic, such as in Carnival Week-, and in connection with the West Coast Exhibition, would also depend on the question of control.

"Write to Madame Meuere, Christchurch, for particulars of her newbeautiful furs which she has just imported direct from England, Europe and America and which she is able to sell at much lower prices than the warehouses charge the shops. Tour money refunded if you are not satisfied with purchase.—Advt.

The Hon D. H. Guthrie is reported to hare benefited greatly by his visit to the Islands. Ho was expected to return by the Toftta to Auckland on Monday, but acting on medical advice, he is prolonging his stay another month.

The taking at the gate and grandstand on Saturday for the Buller v. Westland rugby match, realised only £2l 16s. The Westland share, 50 per cent of tho nett, will be somewhere ill tho vicinity of £5 or £6.

Th 0 death took place on Saturday evening at Reefton Hospital after a long illness, of Mr John Gill, a wellknown prospector. Deceased, who was a native of Ireland and 71 years of ajgc, was ivory successful in .Maori Gully and Carter’s Terrace fields, and later prospected for various dredging companies during the dredging boom.

Infectious and other notifiable .diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 40, made up as follows: —Buller: Pneumonic influenza, 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 5; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 2; pneumonic influenza. ID; pneumonia, 3; erysipelas, 1; puerperal septicaemia, 1. Ashburton : Diphtheria 2; pneumonia, 3. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 6: tuberculosis, 1: pneumonic influenza, 2; pneumonia, 1. A l Sf. Mary’s Club euchre tournament on Monday evening tho ladies’ first prize was won by Miss ltochford, and the second by Miss Fleming. The gents’ first prize was won by Mr Fitzpatrick and the second by Mr J. McIntyre. The winners of the lucky table were Miss (’. Fox. Miss Butler, Air G. Rhodes, and Mr .1, Lynch. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss M. Paseoe (piano) and -Mr Honetti (violin), with extras by Mr A. Lawn. Mr J. Haile had charge of the floor.

An amusing tribute to the efficacy ol newspaper advertising is paid by an officer of the New /unbind Insurance Company, who lias been visiting country agencies. Included in some advertisements published was a statement to the effect that “ashes are useless, hut the New Zealand Insurance Company pays for them without delay.” With an eve to business, two small boys, who evidently read the newspapers, collected and sifted the household cinders. They appeared at the country agency bearing bclwen them a benzine tin tilled with ashes. Their enterprise did not go unrewarded, as the company’s officer appreciated the joke.

There is a keen demand in Wellington. for potatoes, and prices have advanced by £l. to £1 10s per ton since Thursday. To-day prices at South Island ports are £lO 10s for Bed Dakotas and £ll to £ll 10s for Whites. Speculators are showing confidence in the market by buying at £lO IBs for October deliverv. New potatoes from Auckland will be late this year. A few are coming into the market already. I ntif the influence of new potatoes makes itself sensibly felt in this market in November next, old pot a toes will, it is hold, remain very firm in price.

The death took place at the Alhambra Hotel, in Wellington, on Saturday evening of Mrs jloiiora Mlielan, a wellknown resident, and one of the rapidly diminishing band of West Coast pioneers. For the past twenty years, Airs Whelan had resided in Wellington, where she was well-known to many throughout the Dominion as the hostess of several liostelries. Airs Whelan was born in County Cork, Ireland, seventvtive years ago. and came to the young colony as a girl, settling on the AYest Coast, whole she married Her late hushed. Air John Whelan, formerly a well-known Westland contractor, who was prominent in the promotion or loading facilities on the coast in its earlier days. The deceased lady survived her husband by many veins, and later came to AYellington, where slio was renowned for her charitable disposition, and efforts on bohaU of any deserving cause. Tho deceased leaves si family of seven daughters !, nd two

Now on showing of spring fashions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your early and critical inspection. Ihe display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, dresses and otiiei showroom goods will apjteal to women who understand “dress.’ on are invited to view these new stylos which are notable for their variety and moderate cost. MeGruer s (Westland), Ltd., Spot Cash Department Stores, Grcymouth ami Hokitika. —Advt. Schroder and Co arc again to the fore with the latest creations in millinery. To appreciate them we respectfully solicit your inspection.—Advt. Anglers: Prepare for best results by attaching •'Wisconsin” motor to punt. Easy to fix and handle. 7 mile*; hour. Cheap. R. P. M. Manning and Co., ", Bedford Row, Christchurch.-—Advt.

Save your hands from long immersion in strong soap suds; “XO-RCU-BING” Laundry Help contains no caustic at all, and so cannot harm you.—Advt. No cold can withstand “NAZOL.” A few doses put the worst ca«es to flight. Is Cd buys fit) doses.