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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1923, Page 2

All Government offices will he closed on Labour Day, Monday, October 22 ml.

flic usual weekly euchre tournament takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock this evening. After supper is served, a dame will he held.

The Rev Dr Kennedy, who has been on a visit to Europe, arrived in Wellington yesterday by tbe Tahiti. Lie will come on to Hokitika next week.

A full rehearsal of the programme to be presented by the Hokitika R.S.A. Melody Minstrels at Ross on Monday evening next, will he hold in the Soldiers’ Ifksll to-morrow (Friday! evening, at 7.30 sharp. A full attendance is requested.—Advt.

Mrs Kathleen Dignau. late o* Ahaura. died yesterday at Hokitika. She was .};! years of age and had been in indifferent health lor some time. Her parents. Mr and Mrs .lames Taylor, reside at (’obden. Her husband predeceased her 10 years ago. She leaves three sons, residing in the North Island.

Bush lire-, were blazing between ltarrytown and Orcymouth yesterday, says tile “Argus. 1 ' At one soot the telegraph poles wets* afire, and it is likely the service will !»> interrupted as a result. Just on file Greynioulh side (,t Uniial a whole field of stumps was being burnt out and at Coal f reek a large tract of gorsc was afire. I’eople on the land in other localities seemed also io Is “having a burn” yesterday, judging by the prevalence of smoke aiol the odour of burning bush.

Local business people will find it to their interests to have business spare in the Exhibition buildings over the period of the display. Many sinail traders will have tho opportunity of pushing a lucrative trade. A number of visiting exhibitors are bent oil tins purpose, some having taken considerable space. 1 1) tliis connection there will he many novelty exhibits showing the niaimfactuie of many commodities for sale, which will be disposed of at the stall. As the choice for spnre is now becoming limited eail.v application for space should not be delayed unduly.

The ioeal howling green is now attracting players each aiternoon amt a number of members are already getting their hand in. The green lias been receiving attention ami is looking will. It. promises already to he tar faster and belter in every respect than last year. Play takes piai ach even-

ing. and there will he a rink game on Saturday afternoon. New players are advised to get on tbe green early so as t,, have a grasp of play early in the sen

At a tin cling of the Kuinaia Ji - uuigii Council. Mr .). O'Brien M i’., reported that the Minister of Mirehad promised a grant ol £lO lor v-orks. The Foresters Dodge wrote asking for an arrangement to be made for repayment of tile loan of £.17>0, as the

body was disbanding. Referred to Town Cirri;. A letter was received from the Secretrnv to the Exhibition asking for co-operation in the arranging of a distiiet display. The Minister of Health w rote stating it laid, been decided by his predecessor that the Old Peoples' f-Jome should lie unnoted to Hokitika.--Received and further replv to 1:0 made. A number ol necessary repairs were reported hv the Health Department as required to the Theatre Royal. Various maintenance works were reported on and. attention ordered, including fire plugs and clearing at cemetery. It was resolved to ask the water rare manager to repair the race in Tui street.

A tire occurred at Euniinga yeslormorning, destroying ;t five-roomed resilience, it garage, ttud it shed used for storing petrol, 'llie tact that the wind was blowing in a favourable direction saved several other houses, aud probablv ,'t whole block, trout destruction. The alarm was given at 11 a.in., when smoke was notiecd enuring Iroin the kitehen of Mrs H. Johnston’.- re-i----detue in MeGowan Street, 'lire outbreak apparently originated in the vicinity of the kitchen stove. The flames quickly secured a strong hold, despite the efforts of many willing volunteer workers, and spread to the adjoining garage, which was ulso destroyed. A car Wits got out in time, and a quantity of furniture was saved from the house. A shed used by Mr .Southward for the storing of petrcrl ails also hunted down, but the risky work of removing the contents ot tire shed was carried out successfully. It is understood that Mrs .Johnston's residence was insured for a small amount, hut she will he a heavy loser.

Last evening at the Railway Hotel, the boarders farcwcFlcd Ml' and Mrs II Jones, the popular lio.-ts lot many vents, who arc retiring from busine-s. There was a large attendance. Mr 1 . McGregor ,1.1’., presided having lire guests on his right, and Mr r.nd AliSnell, the incoming hosts, on iris ieit. Tin* staff of the hotel had provided a liberal repast. The Chairman in pmnosing the toast of the evening spoke highly of Mr and Mrs .lone-, and manner in which the hotel had been conducted, and tin* care and aittonuun given to all patrons. Drs Teichelma ttt, Mandl. Messrs \V. K. Williams. I). *l. Evans, A. McArllmr. *'. *l. Smith. Kortegast. Harrison and McMahon, nil spoke in support of the toa-c. eulogising Mr .Tones as a citizen, and a business man. A set of pipes and a malaee.u walking stick were presented to Mr Jones, and a vanity box to .Miss Maria Jones, by the hoarder-. lie* toast was received with musical honors. Mr Jones replied expressing his gratification that he had been able to plea*** the patrons. He praised his stall, who had rendered loyal assistance. Ml' Evans proposed the health of Mr an 1 Mrs Snell and welcomed them to Hokitika. Mr Snell replied in a happy speech. A numtior of other toasts were honored, and a pleasant evening passed.

Belting: The best is "Mungrovite" made front quality hides specially tanned ensuring toughness yet pliability. Leading manufacturers- recommend ‘•Mangrovite.” Write for quote. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advi.

Compare our values, cotton goods— White Twill Sheetings, 5-tin ‘As lid, SO in 3s Gd yd, unbleached heavy twill sheetings, sSin 2s 6d yd, 72in 2s lid. pure white calicos. 35in Is yd. All great values. \\. McKay and ->on, Hokitika.—Advt.

No cold can withstand ”NAZOL.” A few doses put the worst cases to flight. Is fid buys 00 doses.

The Magistrates and Wardens Court sits on Friday morning at 10.30.

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Club will lie held at Store's to-night at 7 o’clock. Business important. Advt. The services in St. Mary's parish for .Sunday next. are:—Hokitika 8 a.in and 7 p.m. ; Kokatahi, 10 n.m.

The County Council invites applications for a roadman for tin.* KanicriArahnra district. Applications dose on 12th. prox. and will he dealt with hv the Council the following day.

There was a heavy easterly breeze blowing to-day, which brought up clouds of dust, the conditions outside in spite of the fine day being very unpleasant.

During the last fetv days there lias been an improved run of whitebait up the river, and a good number of tins full have been caught. A good many tisii have also come in to town from the southern and northern streams.

Wo regret to record the death of Mrs Smith, wife of Mr John Smith, formerly n well-known resident of Sale Street. The deceased was (12 years of age. Mr Smith is a brother of Mr \Y. Smith of Hampden Stiect and sister of Mrs Fisher of Britt.an Street.

The old established business of Arch Little is still carried on under tiie old name. A first class boot- icpairer is in tiie repair department. Repairs done neatly and promptly. The lest of materials used.—Advt.

A carpenter named Matthews, working at the railway station works, this morning gashed his lott wrist ratliei badly with a chisel, when at work. ; i|),,i;t 8 o'clock. The wound tiled very freely, and lie lost a lot- of blood lafore' Iho necessary surgical attention was given by Dr Teichelmann. I'iie wound was rather a nasty one, hut the sufferer is now progressing favourably.

The death ocm red yesterday at I "f residence in Muray Street. l ireymouth. of Mrs Catherine Donovan at the ago of 78 years. The late Mrs Donovan, who calm' to New Zealand malic .cents ago, was born in County Cork. Ireland. She leaves a family of six hoys and one daughter (Mrs I>. O’Donnel. Murray Street). Her husband predecascd her 30 years ago.

Messrs Colliers Limited, dress and costume specialists, announce that they are opening a business in Hokitika from Monday next in Messrs Jeffries and Co’s buildings in Hamilton Street, The new linn will make a display of the very latest fashions in ladies' wear and a cordial invitation Is extended to everyone to visit and inspect the attractive display that will lie made.

At St Marc's Club rooms on Mon lay evening there were over 100 pincers competing for tiie valuable prizes nib-r----ed. and after a keen i-imperil ion. the holies’ first prize was won hv Mrs A, Schroder, and tiie second by Mrs Guthrie. The gent's first prize was won hv Mr Thorn and the second by Mr j Schroder. The winners of the lucky (agio were Miss Dale. Mrs Gutliric. Mr I!. Robertson, and Mr J. Warren I D<n-nist-ni). Mr A. Lawn supplied the music for tin* dance, which was largcfc attended, and under the direction of Mr E. Kearns as M.C . was kept moving until a late hour.

We regret to record the death of Miss Elizabeth Raine, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Raine. the latter n well-known wheelwright in the earlier wears, which tonic place at Westland Hospital /this morning. Deceased was a native of Hokitika and tf* years of age. She leaves one brother (Mr Geo. Raine, tiie well-known carpenter' and lour sisters (Mrs C. M. Brown of Park Street, Mrs Skoed of Svdnov, Mrs Woarno of Wellington and Miss Raine. of Orcymouth) To them will he extended the sympathy of many friends. Ford Truth with chassis complete. in good .roogr order. Silo in G re viiiour. Ford Touring car, goo I second hard, rrot am! Co., Lid.. Grevmouth. —Advt. Special big purchase. 300 British Government ground sheet capes. The combined cape and ground .sheet-. The rape r.( a thousand uses fairly describes the high grade heavily rubber-proofed rape, guaranteed to lie absolutely water-proof. For driver l , cyclists, anglers, dairymen, boy scouts. In fact every person should possess one. These capes cost -10 s each to produce. Our price 7s fid each, or three tor 21s post free. Mc-Gruer’s, Hokitika and (t reymout li .—Advt. Tinned eggs are as good as fresli it preserved with SHARLAXD’S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. One bottle will do twenty dozen. This is to notify to you that we are now marking olf at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian mode!.!, and respect fully ask you to view them at once as they are sure to lie eagerly sought for at F. Schroder and Co’s, where the best bats always are:— Advt.