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Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1923, Page 2

The meeting of the "Westland Cool Storage and Dairy Coy., Ltd., called for Saturday next, will be held at. I p.m. As was notified yesterday, the sale of Mr. A. W. Williams’ dairy stock at .South Spit, by Messrs M. Houston and Co., was postponed until to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. At the Presbyterian Spring Show on Wednesday next, one of the special attractions will be a handsome Christmas tree that will bear a great crop of novelties. A meeting of the General and Social Committee, and also the Selection Committee of the Kiwi Football Club takes place in their Shed at 7 o’clock sharp this (Thursday) evening. All members of the Committees are requested to be present. Business important.—Advt. Mr. J. F. Wilson, of Greymouth, who has been appointed headmaster at the New Brighton School,-after serving for 16 years as assistant master at the Greymouth State School, was accorded a civic send-off on Tuesday evening, when he was presented with an illuminated address, an engraved silver shield and a cheque.

The Municipal Band will render a programme on Cass Squnro next Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 p.m.

For the euchre tournament at the Soldiers’ Hall this evening, the lady’s prize, is a jam spoon and butter knife, and the gent’s a Gillett shaving set. Mr W. Joyce will supply the music for the dance, which follows the cards at *9.30. Play in tho euchre tournament begins at 8 o’clock.

It is notified in this issue that the Westland County by-law relating to the licensing of motor vehicles and all vehicles employed in heavy traffic, comes into force on October Ist. Ap plications for licenses should be lodged forthwith at the County Office, Hold tika.

Air. O’Brien, .M.P., purposed being present at the fricnl Bodies’ Confer once at the Town Hall last evening, but telephoned to the Hon. Secretary:— “ Unfortunately missed train. Kindly apologise for my absence. Will be pleased to carry out any instructions of Conference for tho advancement of the district.”

At Kuramca, two young men charged before Mr Lowry, S.M., with dynamnting trout in Karamca river, both pleaded guilty, and were each lined £2 and £3 10s costs. His Worship intimated that in future cases of the kind he would inflict heavier penalties. Air A. A. Wilson appeared for the Acclimatisation Society, which laid the informations,

Owing to the new Spinlloid Corset proving such a success at Home and in the States, Airs. J. Lloyd has now decided to place them before her old and new customers. The special feature of the Spirnloid is its guaranteed unbreakable supports which arc made of specially prepared rust-proof sto"l Should one of the supports break a new corset will he supplied or money refunded. Call and inspect and ask for a demonstration.

When ft Afaori was asked if the deceased had left a will in a succession east- heard before the Native Laud Court at Alorriusville, the native enquired why deceased should have left a will when lie left a daughter. In another similar ease a. native was asked questions concerning his grandparents, but lie could not tell Hie court whether his grandmother or grandfather were dead or alive. He had heard of them, but did not know what their names were.

A serious accident happened to Air James Pettigrew at Rccftoit on Monday evening. He was about to mount the Reefton Coal Company's engine, which was in motion, when he slipped on the lino and was thrown against a waggon on the adjoining rails, and sustained a. broken hand, and had his right leg severely lacerated. The fact that this leg was the one that received serious injury during the Great Mar—and which stopped him tallowing any occupation for some years—makes ilie accident the more serious.

The Government Statistician's report on the vital statistics of 1922, slates that -‘the births of 1221 children (038 males and 580 females) registered in 1922 were illegitimate. 42 in every 1000 children registered being thus born out of wedlock, a proportion slightly lower than in 1921 Ml), and considerably lower than in 1920 M 8). The total mentioned includes 100 children whose births bad not previously been registered as illegitimate, but, who were legitimated under the authority of the Legitimation Act. One hundred and ninety-three births previously registered as illegitimate and ro-registored under the Legitimation Act are not included.”

“New Zealand 1/utter reaches England as New Zealand butter, but when it gets to tho warehouses a lot of it is used for blending, and is not sold as New Zealand butter at all,” says Air 15. .1. Northing, who lias just ended a (rip to the Old Country. “They should sell it from the boxes, so that people would know it was New Zealand butter, and until that is done our butter will not be a huge success. It may only he a drop in the bucket, but it means a lot, to the producer. New Zealand wants advertising in England, but the right man must do it.” The R.S.A. branch will hold a soldiers sale day at the do)rot in Rcvcll Street on Saturday, morning, afternoon, aval night, in aid of the building fund. It should be a. “big” day as the desire is fo clear off the debt on tho building fund. A general response from the citizens will ho welcomed, and eontiibutions from all quarters will lie appreciated. The lirani'li is still in need of donations towards tlm building fund, and anv assistance in that direction just now would bo very timely so as to enable, all accounts fo he cleared off.

The residence of -Mr W. 11. .lonian*, of Little Wanganui, (Buller District) was totallv destroyodbv lire on .Monday evening. At the time of the outbreak. Air and Mrs Jenkins and daughter were in the residence and were awakened by the smell of smoke. Air Jenkins ran into the room in which the hie originated and was apparently overcome bv the smoke and heat, for Ik* collapsed, and was enveloped in ilanies when Airs Jenkins and daughter rushed into the room and at grave danger to themselves, dragged Air Jenkins out of the room. The latter was very badly burned on the face and body, and required all the attention of Airs Jenkins and daughter. Meantime the house became a mass of flames and was completely destroyed. Air Jenkins is an old resident of the district and the news of his misfortune was received with sorrow hv the community. Next day he was brought into the hospital by Air A. K'.J'filwards in the motor ambulance and lies there in a very critical condition. —Westport "News. Now on allowing of spring fashions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your earlv and critical inspection. The display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, drosses and othoi 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. AfcOruer’s (Westland), Ltd., Spot Cash Department Sim-es, Groymouth and Hokitika.—Advt. The young wife wishing to economise should always use a small packet of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. It makes a little hit of soap go a very long way. Is only for 7 weekly wash ings.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid assortment of costumes, latest style; also fine selection of ladder-proof silk jersev frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, always moderate. —Advt.

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

This is to notify to you that we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian model.., and respectfully ask you to view them at once as they are sure to he eagerly sought for at I". Schroder and ( o’s, where the best hats always are:— Advt.

“NAZOL” fixes ’em. It- vanquishes colds, and soothes throat and lungs. From any chemist or stce. ] s Gd.