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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Beautifying Society takes place to-night at 7.00 o’clock punctually at the Town Hall.

Clements Motors Lid., are running cars to Kokatalii ball In-morrnW evening leaving the garage at 7.00 p.m.

The Minister of Public Works gives notice in this issue of intention to take a piece of land for a mail in Waitnha. district,

The annual meeting of the Westland Racing Club will he held at the Club rooms. Hamilton Street al 8.00 o’clock to-night.

In connection with the Spring Show and Sale of Work, there will he a display of work in Preston’s window on Saturday. North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. .Messrs M. Houston and C'ol., will sell by auction lit South Spit to-mor-jinv afternoon at 2.00 o’clock on behalf of Mr A. W. Williams, a choice herd of 20 dairy cows due Oet.-Xov. At the Supreme Court yesterday, in chambers, probate was granted by his Ilonor in th<> estate of the late John H. Dicdrichs on. the application of Mr Elcock: Hues usual weakly euchre tournament- will he resumed at the Soldiers’ Hall- at 8 o'clock on Thursday night. Extra tables prepared. Good prizes, supper and dance to follow. Admission Is.—Advt. It is notified in this i-suc that the periodical conference of Westland local bodies will be held at the Town Hall at 7.80 o'clock to-morrow night. Iho meeting will be open to all who can find it convenient to attend. A satisfied customer is our b''M. advertisement. It will repay you to get out prices for sideboards, Tb oak, or riant. Workmanship guaranteed, and all orders, whether largo or small, are freight, paid to your nearest railway station. Correspondence invited.—-Har-lt-v and Co., People’s House Furnishers, Grovmouth.

The Elsie arrived at tlie wharf this morning and landed h*r cargo of sheep salcl.v, with one exception, this being considered very sa-tislactory in view of the rough weather experienced on the trip which extended over lour days.

The statutory meeting of the Westland Cool Storage and Dairy Coy., Ltd., will he held at the Company's office, Weld Street (near Cass Square) at. 8 o'clock on Saturday night. The directors will submit ft pleasing leport in regard to the initiation oil the Company which should be destined to play an important part in the future ol dairying iu Westland.

Camp street is closed, a start is about to he made on the Exhibition Buildings, .and things certainly look busy. For the Exhibition you will he needing new frocks, hats, etc., and a most careful selection will l>c needed, as visitors will he sure to criticise. Before buying or making your frocks inspect Mrs J. Lloyd’s. Even if you do not buy you may got an inspiration. In the meantime a glance at “Ten items of interest *' which appears in another column will pay you.

The Westport Coal Company has dispatched a 501 b block of coal from Denniston and a 501 b. block from Cranny to be shown at iho British Empire Exhibition to be held in London. The analysis of the coal is as follows: —Xo 1 Mine Creek, Millertou —Fixed carbon (5*2.80, hydrogen carbon 34.10, water 1.40, ash 1.20, total 100.00. Total sulphur 0.68 per cent. Xo 2 sample from Kruger Dip. Denniscon—fixed carbon 58.80, hydrogen carbon 38.30. water 2.30. ash 0.40; total. 100.00. Total sulphur 0.55 per cent. Both samples are of hard, bright, pure coal.

On Tuesday evening Mr F. Xewill. secretary of the Itangiora branch ol the Farmers’ Union, attended a meeting of the Borough Council Standing Committee to solicit support for n movement to send an exhibit represeutiitir e of the Hangiorn district to the Westland Exhibition. Mr Xewill state.! that be bad already secured space, and is now only remained for suitable exhibits to be secured. The committee favourably entertained the project, and it was decided that the Mayor should convene a public mooting to furtuot the movement.

Severe burns to the fingers of the rio-ht hand were sustained by a Municipal Electricity Department wireman on Friday at Christchurch when ho came in "contact with a live wire. He was working, with several others, on the overhead wires in Colomlm Street. He commenced to cut the wire over which he was reaching when his hand came in contact with the wire and two shocks passed through his body T.ie pain must have been intense i or his shouts were heard m Gloucester Stieet. y fellow-workmen showed great presence of mind by quickly cutting the wire, the contact thus l>eing broken. The burnt man was brought down to the ground, and was taken to the department’s offices in Manchester Street When seen there, a little time after, ho showed little signs of the accident and he was soon back on the job again.

This is to notify to you that we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian mode,.., and respectfully ask you to view them at once as they .are su;e to bo eagerly sought for at F. Schroder and Co’s, where the best hats always are:— Advt.

“NAZOL” fixes ’em. It vanquishes colds, and soothes throat and lungs. Vfotn any chemist or 3 to ' p -

Mr William Marks inserts n notice of thanks in this issue.

Formal notice of the intention to strike the annual rates for the Borough of lloss appear in this issue.

For sale cheap.—legal. Domo Separator; good as new. Apply M. Houston and Co.—Advt.

The Eimu Cricket Club ball, which was set down for Sepember 2fith, lias been postponed, and will now he. held on Wednesday following, October 3rd. Music by Mrs Starkey.

The annual meeting of the Kanieri Cricket Club will be field this (Tuesday) evening at the Public Hall, Kanieri, at 8 p.m. All members and intending members are invited to attend.—Advt.

Immediately following the Aralmrn stock sales on Monday, Ist. October, .Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., w ill sell on account of the Commissioner of Crown Lands a number of dairy cattle. A list will be seen in another column.

The order paper for consideration at the local bodies' conference at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, appears in this issue. It will be noted there are several matters of district- importance cropping up, as also consideration oi important business bearing on the future of the district.

The Borough Oouncil moots on Friday at 7.30 p.m. C’r. Coulson has given notice to move: “That the kerbing and channelling of Gibson’s Quay, from Fitzherbert to Sale Streets bo proceeded with, and that the Public Works Committee bo asked to have the work carried out as expeditiously as possible."

A fatal accident was narrowly averted yesterday afternoon, at Greymouth, sa \-s the ‘'Argus’’, when a little child (son of Mr Mubin, Bank Manager), to:ldled i n to the railway line, right in front of an onrus'-.ing engine and L. waggon. Shunter P. Callan noticed the child just in time, and rushing on to the line, throw him quickly to one side as the train rushed past. Eyewitnesses of the incident speak highly of Mr Callan’s plucky action.

Speaking in reply to the vote ol thanks at the conclusion of the supper tendered to him by the industrialists of Canterbury on Thursday, the Minister of Industries and Commerce, Hon W. Donnie Stewart, stated that in his main address he had intended to refer to the proposed British and Intercolonial Exhibition to bo held at Hokitika in December next. The Minister acknowledged with apprccalion the remarks made by the Westland delegate, Mr. R. Wild, as to the assistance being afforded by the Government to the exhibition. The Government, lie stated, was very, grateful to learn of tho support already accorded to the exhibition by the manufacturers ol Canterbury, and he wished to congratulate the local association on its enterprise in taking so much space. If other interests took the matter up as enthusiastically there could he no doubt whatever as to the exhibition’s success. Schroder and Co. tire now opening out a splendid assortment- of costumes, latest style; also fine selection of ladder-proof silk jersey frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, always.moderate. —Advt.

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

Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve plentiful supply now. SH.ARLAND’S “.MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE keeps eggs fresh for months Clean and economical.