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Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1923, Page 2

Mr and Mrs D. J. Hutchison of Kanieri insert a notice of thanks in this issue. The plain and fancy dress hull held by the Kumara Volunteer Fire Brigade in the Momroial Hall on Friday last drew a large attendance and passed off vorv success!ally. Bonetti’s jazz band supplied the music, while a dainty supper was supplied. Indiist:ies ’Week, which opened in Christchurch yesterday, is being attended by several representatives of the Exhibition Council from here, who will arrange for some of the special exhibits to be displayed nt Hokitika during tlie display here at the end of the year. Owing to the R.S.A. benefit at Greymouth to-morrow night, the usual weekly euchre tournament- fixed for Thursday night,'will be deferred for a week, when a special night will lie held, and sin additional number of playing tables set in the large hall. Special prizes will be offered, also. Tlie particulars will be published next Tuesday.

Advice lias ln-on rocoivoil liy cubic of the (loath of Mrs A. 1.. Meldnmi, »l her homo. Kireaplc, St- Andrew's. ScotIniul. Mrs Meldrum. "ho was in her 87tli your, urrived in New Zealand in 18-I*2, when six yours old. She "as the mother of Brigi'dier-General Meldrum. now a Stipendiary Magistrate at Grrv,i,ouill, and Mr David Meldnim, of Wanganui. The daughters are Mrs T. Bcdlington. who is at. present on visit, with her daughter to Groat Britain. and Mrs Beroit. of Kamo.

At a mooting hold at Groymoutli on Wuiidav it was decided to form a Most Coast ‘Sa "-millers’ Trade Protection Guild. The now organisation will . supersede the old Grcy-Hokitika Sawmillers’ Association, and will embrace the "hole of the sawmilling industry on the West Coast., whereas the Association did not include all the millers. \n executive was appointed ns follows ; —Mr K. J. Bundle, chairman; Messrs D. Tonnent, W. J. Butler, G. Perry, .T. Gilbert, R. IT. Perliam, executive members; and M. -I- Fogarty secretary.

The principal alteration in the grocery trade is the entire change that has come over the sugar position (says the “New Zealand Herald”). M ith the announcement of a larger supply available, followed by the news that a fall in price was quite possible, the demand instantly contracted, and merchants have had the pleasant experience of being ah'-e to supply orders in full, for the first time for about twelve months. In fact, some orders have actually keen reduced and cancelled during the last few days, so that the position is evidently well in hand, to the great relief of wholesale and retail distributors.

Boiler Scale; Use “Stopskale.” Means NO c-orrosion, pitting, galvanic action, overheating, distortion or collapse hut high evaporating efficiency, continues steaming, increased life of boilers and low coal bills. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Ch ri s tch u reh.—Ad v t.

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

Messrs ML Houston and Co. will sell by auction at South Spit on Wednesday, Sept. 26th, on behalf of Mr A. AY. Williams, his choice dairy herd of fourteen cows.

The Inangahuv Sub-Union lias challenged Westland for the Dittinan Shield and the match has been definitely set down to be played on Cass Square on Saturday. Sept. 29th.

The funeral of the late Mr James bigg of Kumara, took place yesterday afternoon to Hokitika cemetery. A number of Kumara residents wore included in the cortege. The Rev A. C. Purchas conducted the service at the graveside.

That genial person that gives her friends the impression that she wins the Calcutta sweep regularly every year is at bet* best when she lias justpiirelmsed some of Mrs .]. Lloyd's towels at 2s Cd, 3s (id. 4s fid. and os pelpair.

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

A publication, “ The Sun-Painter » Portfolio,” was issued by Crorar and published by J. P. Klein at the M ost Coast Times” office "> the early i Os. An enquiry is made by the Exhibition Committee, who would like to borrow a copy. Anyone having one is requited to communicate with Mr William Wilson.

The Supreme Court session at Hokitika was adjourned from to-day until Monday next, at 10 0.m., when his Honor Mr Justice Chapman, will hear the only case set down for hearing, a civil suit bv relatives in the estate of the late ll.' 0. Diedrichs against the executors, a claim for £197.1.

There was a large attendance at St Mary’s Club Rooms on Monday evening when ti c usual euchre tournament and dance took place. The ladies Ist prize V,u> won by Miss Rochford, the 2nd by Mis Fox ; the gem’s Ist going to Mi House ami ilte 2nd. to Master J. Stopfurtli. The winners at the lucky table were Me-'.tamos Kiavanngh, Wallace. Marker, and Mr .lames l.yncli. After supper dancing was indulged in, “the "music being supplied by Misses Giose Dalv. Macfarlane, and Mr T.awn kindly playing extras, whilst Mr E. Kearns had charge of the floor.

U a meeting of the Committee of the West Coast Rugby Union last evening it was resolved that Blaketown fourth grade he permitted to visit Hokitika on September 29. A circular was received from tlie Buller Union in reference to age limit in the Newman Shield Competition. It was resolved that no action he taken until a conference meets next season as the rules for this season have already been drawn up. The following fixture was drawn up for next Saturday :—W est Coast Secondary School Rep Team v. Team from Orcv District. It was decided to wire Hokitika to endeavour to arrange match next Saturday: Hokitika junior reps. v. Grey junior reps. A monster whale, between 70 and 80 feet in length, was discovered by a Maori, J. Httitt, on the Wood end Beach on Sunday morning, about half a mile north of the end of the road. It was known to have been in the vicinity for some days, and was washed up hv the high tide on Saturday night, it bore several harpoon marks, and lmd evidently been dead some Lime. Already a large quantity of whalebone, weighing 3cwt, lias been removed from the mouth, anil there is about the same nntminf. left, and the boiling down operations have commenced. A large number of interestoil spectators visited W oodcml to view the animal. The lucky finders expert to make a substantial sum out of Hie sale of the oil.

Now on showing of spring fashions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your early slid critical inspection. The display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, dresses and otStoi showroom goods will appeal to women who understand “dress.” You are invited to view these new styles which are notable for their variety and moderate cost. McGruer’s (Westland), Ltd., Spot Cush Department Si ares, Greymouth and Hokitika.—Advt.

Anglers : Prepare for best results by attaching “Wisconsin” motor to punt. Easy to fix and handle. 7 mi lew hour. Cheap. R. P. M. Manning and *Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.