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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1923, Page 2

On Monday next (Labour Day) the ‘Guardian” will not be published.

In view of Monday next being a holiday, the. Exhibition Council will hold its fortnightly mooting the following evening—Tuesday 23rd. in.st.

A general practice of the R.S.A. Melody Minstrels will be held in the Soldiers’ Uall to-morrow (Friday evening) at 8 o'clock. Committee meeting at 7.30 sharp.—Advt.

Applications for space at the Exhibition close here on Saturday next. Local tradespeople who contemplate taking stalls, should make their selection early. All tit highest priced spate has been disposed of.

Mr AY. Wood lias been appointed manager of the Russ Lime Company, iu succession to .Air Johnston, who lias joined the firm of AA’ild and Bassett, Hokitika. Mr ,1. Murdoch has been appointed Secretary of the Boss Lime Company.

Linoleums in all widths up to 12ft. tire now being shown by Harley’s Grovmouth. These have been specially imported for the Spring and ’Xmas trade, and now is the time to replace worn door coverings. Harley and Co., House Furnishers, Gfeyinouth.

On AA'ednesdny Oct 31st the Ladies Hockey Club are holding a monster hall in the Soldiers’ Hall. Arrangements arc being made to make this event the great success it was last year. Tilt* Usual weekly euchre tournament followed by a popular dance, whereat Mr Joyce will supply the music, takes place at the Soldiers' Hall to-night. Cards will begin, at 8 o’clock sharp, and thereafter supper will be served. The dance rounds off the evening’s programme. The basket ball in Hie Public Hal! Kokatahi on Monday night (Labor Day) in aid o! the Westland Hospital building fund is going to be one of the disi inet successes of the season. A ery complete arrangements are hieing made for tile gathering. The Hoar uii! tie in perfect order, while Bnnotti's Jazz Band will supply the music aiid a capable ladies committee will have charge of the refreshments.

The death occurred on Tuesday of Airs Elizabeth Marv Meagher, wife nf Mt .John Meagher." hotel-keeper. Dobson. Her death took place, alter a short illness, at the resilience of her .sister. .Airs Bu.cli,’man. of Motion. Deceased was a native oi No I own. and

32 vent's oi 8b" leaves her bus bain! and on" voung son: also ",vii sisters, .\lrs Buchanan of .Alcana, and Mr Sbaniiahnn. of Napier, and one brother Mr Deo. Fallon of Alcana. Her parent: were the hue Mr and Mis Fallon, oi Dobson.

The opening of the Bowling Club’s season will take place oil Saturday afternoon and a cordial invitation i~ extended to visiting bow lets and the general public to ailed at the green. Willi Hi,, line weather Hint lias prevailed for Hie past few days the caretaken has been able to get the playing area in capital order. 'Hie hostesses lor tin* afternoon "ill be Mesdnmes AYilson and Blank, who "ill provide alter imoon tea. The formal opening will take place at 2.30 p.m.. and will be followed by the ostial match, Resident v. A'ice I’resident.

\ bumper attendance was present at the Soldiers’ Hall last night for the annual Hibernian Ball. Several visitors were present. The hall was nicelv decorated. The floor was voted

super lino, while tlit* I{<• v:il orchestra delighted 11:1 1 n-i is with :i programme of inoii- which drew forth many encotcs Tie I,;!. 1 ! i- 11 • 11 ;:i 1 lee of ill" 1-• . assisted liv a bevy i f ladies looked after tlio emu lire comforts of those present. Supi ei v. n.s -erred in i lie annexe, vlitre relays Mere "ell catered lor. ’I lie nail proved to 1m; quite one of tin; events of tin; season,

Tlie directors of the South Westland Snleyards Company, at Wntaroiv, lire at present draining and improving the yards and gravelling tlie p us. I liis will greatly improve the appearance and utility of tlio yards. The ditoetors art' also endeavour to dispose of limit her 100 shares, so as to make fetter accommodation for larger inohs of cattle, and also to have quick transit of stock on sale day. Tlie sal,, on 2.lth. of October will he one of tlie largest yarding* for some time past, and is generally looked forward to liy all stock grazers. The cuttle which tome from the far -ouih are generally good .sorts, and with the sharp rise in the licet market, both the seller and hover should he aide to gain every satisfnition.

At the Westland Land Hoard meeting a further phase of the resumption of tlie area at Hack Greek for a forestry plantation took plane, when the Commissioner recommended that a miscellaneous license, held by Messrs ’Wells Bros., on the river side of the area previously resumed for the "Forestry Department he cancelled so that it could he added to the Department’s rrea. Mr Morpeth informed the Board, in reply to a question hy Mr Ward, that. Messrs Wells Bins., offered no objection to tlie proposal. Mr Ward said that he felt, that Messrs Wells Bros had suffered sufficiently already, and he did not altogether approve of taking aw ay the additional area. ’However, in view <.T the Coinmissimu-rs statement that the panics offered no objection he would not oppose it. If was resolved not, to renew the lease when it ran out ar. the end of the voir.

There was an excellent arti-mhone at tin- Princess Theatre hist evening, despite other counter attraction* for the display of the Wonderland pictures to further the publicity campaign of the White Star motor organisation. The pictures shown dealt mainly with the South Island. Those relating to the Sounds, and Buller-X<>!son-M nr thorough scenes were the pick of the hunch. With the exception of the Buller end of the district, there was very little Coast scenery, though the lecturer promised an early visit of the official cinematographer to make good the omission. The scenery depicted was very representative and should go a long way when shown overseas, to attract the attention of outsiders to New Zealand. During tlie afternoon there was a display of coloured photography tit Clements Motors Ltd., where Mr Williams, the well-known Timnru artist made an exhibition which will 1c a teature for outsiders to specially admire when the pictures are sent on their world tour. The effort to advertise this country is a praiseworthy one and evidently is being well-supported.

Climatic temperature and good water are essential to make good beer. Dunedin has both, he are its fame for beer —Straclian’s Dunedin Bottled AD and Stout is supplied by Mark Sprat and Co., Ltd.. Greymouth. Sole Most Const Distributors.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid assortment of costumes, latest style; nbo fine selection of ladder-proof silk jersey frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, a’wnys moderate. —Advt. Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. 8!)in, white-bait netting, 2s 3d per verd; SOin. grey sheeting, 3s lid tier yard Rt VC IT, Stopiorth‘s,--»Atlvt.

Order your ’Xmas Suit from W. H. Stopforth. Prices 75s to 155s.—Advt. Notice of a strayed yearling roan bull calf at Koiterangi appears in this issue.

The Chief Postmaster advises that the ferry steamer missed connection with the AYcst Coast express at Christchurch ibis morning.

The usual assembly datice in the Public flail, Kanieri, under the auspices of the Ivanieri Cricket Club, takes place to-morrow !, Friday) evening.—Advt.

The question of the local Otira tunnel opening celebration will bo one of the questions discussed at the Town Hall meeting to-night at 7.30, when the Christchurch delegates of the Progress League will be present.

A public meeting will be held at the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock to meet the Christchurch delegates of the Progress League anti discuss matters affecting railway administration.

In the junior six-a-sjdo hoeket tournament at Gieymouth yesterday in tlio first round Hokitika 11 1. beat Maw. hern B 0; Bunangit 2, beat Hokitika A, 1. In the semi-final Rttiianga A 2, beat Hokitika B. 0. In the final, Bunanga A 1, beat Blackball 0.

Mr A. J. Furness, who for some years has been in charge of the linotppe department of the "Grey River Argus’’, lias accepted a similar appointment with the “Maiiawatu Standard.” ancl will leave for Palmerston North on Tue-dav next,

The monthly Ingleside of the West Coast Caledonian Society, at the Town llall last night was well attended, and passed off very jollify. During the evening visits were interchanged with the Hiberian Lodge, which was holding its annua! ball in the Soldiers’ Hall. Chieftain Davidson, who presided, extended a cordial welcome to the visitors.

At St. Mary’s Club on Monday evening there was again a good attendance. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs AY. Keller and Miss K. Lock, and Messrs R. Roper and J. Haile respectively. The winners of the "lucky table" were Mrs F. Ross, Airs AY. Jeffries. Mrs A. Myers ami Mr It. Robertson. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss M. Afncl’arlano (piano), Mr F. Garth (violin), and Mr Keys (Unto). Air 0. Sumner had charge of the floor and dancing was kept tip uiitil midnight'.

Mr. Edwin Goaeli. who was a through passenger Iroiil San Francisco to Sydney by the Tahiti, says that in their hurry fo "licit creation" the American people are getting ahead of themselves, "in almost any America*:

city." he declares, "one may now purchase tie next morning’s papers on l aving Hi" theatre at night, and whilst si breakfast the first edition of the evening papers arrives. This makes yesterday’s news stale, and even events that lake place in the nmniing begin to -hew sign- of mould by supper time. The system gives the passing impression that- 'tempos logit’ is only a comparative term after all." At. a meeting of the Hokitika Cricket Club held la-t evening. Mr C. S"IU"s presiding, Air T. AY. Bruce was elected President.. The previous resolution re subscriptions was rescinded and tli,. fee fixed at IDs fid. with a registration fee of Is for each, player, juniors under 17 years. As. The Centre notified the affiliation foe was £1 Is. and a tegi-irTition fee of Is for each player, a • .layer to he in the district -even days before being eligible to 1 lay in a match. Ale-srs J. Roberts, and C. J. King were appointed delegates to the Cent le. High school hoys wore granted tin* use of the matting and pitch for plow It was decided that the (opening match. Rimn v. Hokitika, take place on Cass Square on October 27 t h. It was reported tliat the pitch had been repaired ami the outfield levelled and rut.. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr R. ]■’. Peril am for a donation of timber.

••N..w Zoalaud Illustrated,” tlio Christmas number oi the "Weekly Press," is again published and this \ear’s publication is fully up to tlie very high standard of former years. The cover is a well executed delineation of a drover while the series of photographs that form the main attraction of the issue are of a high class, and include beauty spots of Canterbury and of the the West t'oa.-t Sounds, and striking pictures ot Maori hie and sports in New Zealand. An excellent full-page picture of the I’pper Rowanui State coal mine, near Greymouth. provides one with a i rue idea of part of the scenic grandeur of the West Coast, and numerous views of the I ranz Josef Glacier. Westland, enhance the number considerably. New Zealand’s primary industries are touched upon, and several excellent pictures of animal life ere included for the children. The whole makes a line souvenir to send to friends abroad. Compare our values, cotton goods— White Twill Sheetings, 5-lin 2s lid, SO in 3s fid yd, unbleached heavy twill sheetings. r,lin 2s Gd yd. 72in 2s lid. pure white calicos, Join Is yd. All great values. W. McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt. Angler.-: Don't row. Attach ‘'Wisconsin’' outboard motor to put or boat in one minute. Speed 7 miles an hour. R. P. M. Manning and Coy. 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt. This is to notify to you that we are now marking off 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 he eagerly sought for at F. Schroder and Co’s, where the best hats always are:— Advt. NOW! Egg preserving time. Use SH AR LAND’S "MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. Eggs keep fresh for ages. No mess, no unpleasant flavour imparted. Bottle does 20 dozen.