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Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1923, Page 2

North Island mnils and passengers by the feri-y steamer connected with the West. Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The Conservator of Forests invites tenders for the grazing of Hun No t!], in the Tot.'iru S.D., containing 1 acres. Particulars in another column. If you wish to enjoy a long and happy life with your loved one select your household furniture and furnishings at Harley’s House Furnishing lv.nporiinn—noted for its quality goods and low prices. All orders are freight paid to Hokitika. T.i-nighi I 'J’o-night ! The usual popular Saturday Night Dance. The Kiwi Football Club are entertaining the Inangahua footballers to-night, so it will be the event of the year, at B.SO sharp, and as the team will anive at the hall at the hour, all the Jady patrons ate requested to attend early, and so enjoy a good night's dancing. Good lloor. Admission Is.—Advt. When Hon H. 1.. Michel was thanking the Council last evening for the kindly reception given to the deputation from the Beautifying Association in regard to beach improvements, instated that they undoubtedly had tinapproval of the townspeople in theii work, because over £BOO had been found for the Society, and he was sure that was not the last that would be found for their work. For quick sale:—SO Cases Choice Apples (Wolseleys and Jonathans at- 6s per case: also a few cases 2nd grade at 4s 6d, and third grade at 3s od.—M. Houston and Co.. Wharf Street. —Advt. On Tuesday night at the Princess Theatre, the Navy League picture “Our Naval Air Power" will he shown, and an address will be given by Mr W. Walton 8.A., on “The Sea. The Air, and the Deforce of Empire.” The picture deals with a most interesting sulsjeet. and a very instructive evening will be in stone lor all who attend. On Wednesday evening the local Branch of the NaVv League will hold a social evening at Preston’s tea rooms, where a musical evening will ho provided, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Coeds’ Great Pepp --nniut Cure,

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sales appear in tHis issue.

Trudies desiring extra pillowships for the Exhibition season, can get a supply at the Sale of Work on Wednesday.

Come and see the home-made cakes, marmalade, pickles and other delicacies nth St. Andrews’ Hall on Wednesday.

Tho fishing season opens on Monday. Fish are reported to l>e plentiful. Licenses to fish- may be obtained at the County Office.

We h nve just, landed a special range of erepe-dc-chines in ail colourings, taffetas, Oriental silk and liiorocains. Addisons, Hamilton St. -Advt.

A special meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will he held at Mclntosh’s' Club Rooms to-night at "..TO to discuss the County Council's motor bv-laws.

The It.S.A. Melody Minstrels visited Kiimau last night and gave an enjoyable entertainment at the Town Hall. There was an excellent attendance, and the performers had a splendid reception. A dance followed the minstrel entertainment.

The motor licensing by-law by the County of Westland comes into force or. Monday next. At the monthly meeting of the Council officers will be appointed to enforce the provisions of the by-law, the revenue from which is necessary for the mere efficient upkeep of the roads.

This afternoon and evening is Soldiers’ Sale Day at the depot. Retell St. Gifts of all kinds will he welcomed, and will be on sale. This is the last appeal in the present campaign for the building fund, and it is hoped to achieve a good financial result. The Committee of the R.S.A. will l>e meeting shortly to determine matters in respect t otiie building of the club rooms.

New supplies of sheetings ill the best qualities are to baud. Shins. Ts (id, 3s lid. Is lid: 72ins.. Ts fid, Ts lid; olios g- lid, Ts (id, Addison’s. Hamilton St. Advt.

A Wellington Press message states that Lord dellicoe proposes to leave Wellington by the Main Trunk on Monday for Tauiiiaranui. where he will perform the opening ceremony of the school and fulfil other olticin! engagements. On Wednesday morning he w ill arrive at building, and after unveiling a Soldiers’ War Memorial and presenting medals and decorations, he will proceed to 'Wanganui. On Thursday he attends a Masonic function at Wanganui an don Friday visits I’alnicrston North, arriving back in Wellington on Saturday evening.

At one time it seemed to be the popular idea that one could shop cheaper by sending to the cities. After all when one thinks of the huge expenses that are entailed in a big departmental store, it must be obvious tlint tlie firm with the small overhead charges can sell cheapest, bias it over struck you to compare the prices of local firms with those of tlie city stored It not, take a glance at Mrs J. Lloyd’s “Ten items of interest.” As for quality our name is enough.—Advt.

Mr W .M. .Jenkins, of Little 'Wanganui. Karaineu. who was severely burned w hen his house was destroyed l>v lire last Monday, died on Thursday at the Duller Hospital. He was (ill years of age, a native of India, and had served in the Army. He came to Kara men over 30 years ago. and was highly esteemed at ICaramea. where his early medical training enabled him to render first aid to many. lie leaves a widow and family of live sons and two daughters. the former being Messrs Harold. Griffiths and Noel. Te Xnmu: Malcolm. Palmerston North : and Ellistnli. Little Wanganui ; and the daughters. Mrs T. St raker. Knakawau, and Miss Margaret Jenkins.

While engaged in file work of conveying heavy girdeiis for tie- new grandstand at Victoria Par!: from the Dispatch Foundry yesterday, Mr Thomas Collins, a foundry employee, residing at Blaketown, met with a painful accident. Tlie girders, which weigh about three tons apiece, are taken in a trolley .one at a time to the Park. Mr Collins unfortunately got one of Infect under a wheel of the trolley, the weight of the girder passing over it, and crushing the limb very severely. It ts not known whether any bones are broken, but the limb is injured to such an extent that the sufferer will be incapacitated for some time.

Yesterday afternoon an accident happened at the Blackball Co-operative mine ,situated near the Blackball mine, whereby Air Jack Williams, a member of the party, had a very narrow escape from losing his life. He was engaged in clearing out a drain at the entrance of the mine, when the timbering of the drive collapsed, bringing down the roof upon him, and completely burying him up At once the accident was reported. and a dozen willing men set to work to dig Williams out of his precarious position. (The fflill occurred about 2.30 p.m., and it took till about J o’clock to release tin* sufferer. Dr Little of Blackball, was on the scene, and attended to Williams as soon as possible. Fortunately he proved to have escaped without any very serious injury, the worst, effects of his immersion in the debris being shock and abrasions to the head. He is a married man. middle aged, with a numerous frmily, and only a few months ago had his jaw broken through a drav tailing upon him. while several members ol his family had a severe time during the influenza outbreak recently.