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Hokitika Guardian, 28 September 1923, Page 2

The County hy-lnw relating to licensing of motor vehicles and vehicles um d for heavy traffic, comes into lorce throughout Westland on Monday next. The District Public Trustee inserts n notice in this issue in the estate <>r Archibald Little, deceased, bootmaker of Hokitika. New supplies of sheetings in the test qualities are to hand. iSOins. 3s Gd, 3s Ud -Is ltd; 72ins.. 3s 6d. 3s lid ; -Mins 2s lid. 3ft !>d, Addison’s. Hapiiltop St. -.^dvt.

The trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

The output of a sawmill cutting rimu, is enquired lor hy Box 297, Christchurch.

The annual Hil.'ernian hall will he held in the Soldiers' Hall on Wednesday Oct. 3 "tli. Music hy the Boyal Orchestra.

We have just landed a special range of crepe-de-chines in all colourings, tailctas, Oriental silk and morocains. Addisons. Hamilton St. —Advt.

To-morrow Night 1 Everybody is going to the Soldiers’ Hall, where the Kiwi Football Club are running their usual popular dance. Como and dance to the excellent music supplied by Bonetti’s first class orchestra. Dancing at 8.30 o'clock sharp.—Advt.

At the recent meeting of the New Zealand Meat Producers Board Mr David Jones was unanimously re-elect-ed Chairman for the ensuing twelve months, and Mr. J. 8. Jessep was similarly re-elected to the position ol \ iceChairman.

To-morrow will he Soldiers Sale Day at tne depot in Revell Street, where the ladies will be in charge from 10 a.m. It is the last day of the scries in the present financial campaign to raise funds for the H.S.A. building fund. Generous support is hoped for. Gifts of all kinds will be welcomed. Home cooking etc., is always saleable. Country supporters of the soldiers' movement are invited to extend their patronage to this appeal.

Infectious and other nmilia’-o:- i eases repotted in the Canterbu v and West Coast Health District 'or (no week ended noon on Monday 1 '.ailed 24, as follows -Westland : I'ul-.e •-u----losis 1. Duller: Diphtheria >; North Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 6: • ii-i therm 2; tuberculosis 1; pttoum s’tia. I . pneumonic influenza- 2: encephalitis lethargia 1 ; verehro-spinal-meningitis. 1. Ashburton: Diphtheria, 1: pneumonic influenza 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet lever 2.

At a moelJng jof 'tlu- liiaiiaghun County Council on Wednesday a letter was read from the General Secretary, Hokitika Exhibition, forwardjug application form for space and aside,g for completion of same. Cr. Carroll moved that the necessary arrangements for taking up the space at the Hokitika Exhibition he completed. Seconded 'hv Cr. Mi-Vicar aim carried. Cr. O’Began moved that the sum of £2O he set- aside tor the local Exhibition Committee for the purpose of assisting with the exhibits. Seconded bv Cr. Dick and carried.

We regret to record the death of Mrs Staines, of Kunieri, which took place yesterday. The deceased lady "as •norn in County Cork. Ireland, whence -In- came to Victoria. She was married at lint licrglen. Victoria, to the late Mr 11. B. Staines, and the West Coast became their habitat in the early sixties. Her husband died some 1(1 years ago. Mrs Staines was one of the earliest pioneers of Westland, and her loss will lie sincerely felt among a largo number of friends and relatives who will miss her kindly, lovable personality. Deceased was 8b years of age, and leaves a family of two daughters (Mrs Robert Wells of Kaniori, and Mrs H. R. Preston, of Hokitika), and two sons (John and Thomas of Hokitika), one brother (Mr Thomas Sullivan, of Charters Towers), and also a number of grand children, and great grandchildren. The family will have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle ol fiicnds in the passing of a very worthy pioneer.

A project to have Hangiora well represented by exhibits at the Westland Exhibition is being taken up heartily by the Borough and County Cmim i's, Farmers' Union, Agricultural and Pastoral Associations, Rangiora School Council and business ]'«-opn-. especially those in the grain and produce line. A bav with a frcu t - age of 30ft. and depth of 7tt. lias already been secured, and a moe’-ng is to be held this week at the Borough Council Chambers to form a committee to collect exhibits, latter a meeting s to be held in the Institute Ha!) with tile object of enlisting the suppo’t of tne public. It is anticipated that extensive tiade relations of a .eci-o’o nature between North Canterbury ar.d the West Coast will be dcvol >pc 1 ill near future, the shortened rad" ay route by way of Oxford being an important feature favourable to Mi it end.

At a meeting <>f Ihe Ruller Progress ILoafiuo oil Tuesday, Mr. Bradley brought up the (mention of night trains on tlic Otira railway and moved that this League gel *>i tniteh with the Hokitika Exhibition Committee and ask them what steps they had taken ill the matter and accord this League's hearty support. -Seconded by Mr. Holts and carried, Mr. Bradley, at tho rosiest of Canon Coursey, gave a resume of the work of Hie loeal committee's doings m eonneetion with the Exhibition. Canon Coursey said that the Technical High School would provide exhibits, hut could accept no financial responsibility.—Mr. Bradley said the space was costing £52. He suggested a school concert to raise funds. —Canon Cotirsey said they were to have a concert shortly for other requirements.

Now on showing of spring fashions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your early and critical inspection. The display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, drosses and ot-uei showroom goods will appeal to women who understand “dress.’ Aon are invited to view these new styles which are notable lor their variety and moderate cost. MoGruer s (A\estland), T,td.. Spot Cash Department tOres, Grevmoutli and Hokitika. —Advt.

Sell rode r and Co. are 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.

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 onee as they are sure to ho eagerly sought for at I’. Schroder and Co’s, where Hie best hats always are: —- Advt.

“XAZOT.” fixes 'em. It vanquishes colds, and soothes throat and lungs. From any chemist or stce. Is Gd.