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Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1923, Page 2

The entries for the fat stock sales nt Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West C-oast express nt Christchurch this morning.

A Dunedin telegram records that Mr J. 0. Brown, Mayor of Mosgiel, diod suddenly yesterday afternoon. The Entertainment Committee of the Exhibition movement meets at the County Chambers to-night at 7.lff) o'clock.

Ladies white canvas shoes, all shapes, y s (id, 9s lid, 10s (id to 13s fid, at llallenstein’s, Revoll Street. —Advt. Oil Monday last a gala day at Ashburton in aid of the Domain Beautifying Society realised one thousand pounds. Particulars of Excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with Christchurch Show and Races arc advertised in this issue. Cars will leave Garage for Lake Rallied on Sunday next-, October ‘2Bth.. at 9.30 a.m. Popular fares -is return. Clements Motors Ltd.—-Advt. M. Houston and Co. advertise that they arc holding an auction sale of furniture and effects at the marl. Camp Street, on Tuesday October 39th. at 2.30 p.ni. A list will he found in the advt. The Westland County Council ill viewed the complaints made, is again taking up the wandering stock nuisance in the Inter-Wanganui district. Informations against offenders are being laid this week.

The Westport Bowling Club had an ideal dav for the official opening of their 1923-2-1 season on Monday. The green was crowded with howlers and a great many visitors were present.

The death of a youth 18 years of age, Alfred Craddock, a member of the Post, Office staff, at Westport, took place on Wednesday at the Bailor hospital

A meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association will he held on Tuesday evening at 7.30 o’clock at the Town Hull, and on Wednesday afternoon there will he a meeting of the ladies’ commit-tee and others willing to assist in the Paddy’s Market, at Mrs Michel’s residence at 3 o’clock.

To-night! To-night! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s dance in the Soldiers’ Hall. The floor is in perfect order, while the music. I>y Bonotri’s .la/./, Band will be all that could he desired. Dancing commences at 5.30 o clock sharp. Admission Is. —Advl. The annual Hospital Ball held at Albert Hall, P.uatapu mi Friday the 19th., attracted a fairly large gathering and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The ladies’ prize for best costume was won hv Mrs Haines (Hokitika) dressed as Butler’s Sawmill, and the gent’s prize hv Mr G. Oates (Runtapu) as a Zulu Chief. Excellent music v-as supplied hv local and visiting talent. Mr ’l'- H. Jones performed the duties of M.C. in his usual efficient miiiiiipi'.

Mr A. 11. Lawn, the well-known hairdresser and tobacconist of Revell St. has secured the serivees ol Mr Gnu (tray (formerly with W. Simpson, hairdresser of Christchurch). as assistant in his up-to-date saloon. Patrons can relv on regular and efficient sen 'co toi a!' times. Electric massage and shampooing a speciality.—-Advt.

Mr and Mrs P. Jones, of High St. ( hristcliureii. were visitors to '• okiiika this week for the purpose ol arranging to conduct the luncheon and refreshment rooms at the Exhibition. 'I he caterers will -supply a first-das-luiielieon and tea dailv. as also nu ruing and afternoon tmis and simpers. 1 his arrangement "ill as-i-t in raiding more adequately for the big influx of visitors expected over the holiday season. Don't target Wednesday next, the gist Oct. in the Soldiers’ llall is the Ladies’ Hockey Club annual hall. Ever.v tiling points to a successful lunction. Come and partake in the novelty supper "alt/.. Excellent floor, dainty supper and good music. Benioinbct la.j year's bail and come again this year.—Advt. ■•That is quite a good exhibit for an agricultural show," commented Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M. (president ol the Assessment Court* at Oka to, when one ol the objectors to the- recent Governin':!'; vaina! ton- prodmed a trailing Ini'kberrv vine, about lo loot iu length, which, he said, represented six months’ growth. Amidst laughter the objector declared: "It the grass would grow as long as thi-. I wouldn't he here To-day.'’

The pound is a losing proposition as far as ti e Waitaki County Council is concerned f remarks the “Oamnru Mail"). Recently a somewhat wild hull was brought to it (and it took the ranger a full day to get it there). When it did arrive it chased the poundkeeper out of the yard when he tried to feed it. It cost the council about £2 in advertising and feed. Eventually it had to he shot, and it cost the council another C'J to bury it. The next straying hull will probably he allowed to continue straying as far as the council is concerned.

During the discussion on Mr W. D. Markov's notice of motion last evening the present utility of the trees on Cass Square came into the discussion. Ihe Mayor stated that he thought before there would be any improvement in Weld Street on the south side of the Square, it would he necessary to cutdown or at least to top the trees there, so as to allow the sun to goi to the roadway. There was a general approval that some action would ho necosssirv. Tt may he pointed out in this connection that recently on the east side the trees were topped to a certain extent on the Rrittan Street side to allow of the erection of a line for electric power hut the (nurse Pillowed means the weakening or the power of resistance ami an oaMorly would possible mean the blowing down of some of these high trees in the vicinity of the War Memorial, with perhaps serious damage resulting to iliai. It would ho far hotter to sulisl antiallv top the 1 ,-oos on that side before any damage is done.

Let us measure you for your Xmas suit. We guarantee fit and quality. Prices 7Rs 6d to Ilfs. At Ifallenstein’s. Revel! Street.—Advt.

Compare our values, cotton goods White Twill Sheetings, 54in 2s lid, SO in Us lid yd. unbleached heavy twill sheetings, Js4in 2s C<l yd, 72in 2s lid. pure white calicos, .‘loin is yd. All great, values. \\. McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt.

Wo can supply any kind of travelling hags at a little less than elsewhere. Looking costs nothing! At Hnlleitstoin’s, Revell Street.—Advt.

Eire; The best insurance is prevention. Huy an ‘•lTidorwritorV’ hire Extinguisher. Always ready tor action. it quickly suppresses most dangeroiis outbreak. M rite for booklet. R P. M. Mantling and Co., n Rcdtord Row. Christchurch.—Advt.

Girls! No need to hesitate; married life is one long holiday, thanks to “NO-KT'DRING” Laundry Help.— Advt.

Tho Town Clerk notifies that nil rates must bo paid before Wednesday next, 31st. inst., to secure the rebate of 5 per cent, thereon.

Tho Town Band will play a programme of music on the beach on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o’clock near Preston’s right-of-way.

A meeting of the Social Committee of the Excelsior F.C. will he held in Keller’s Sample Rooms this (Saturday) eviiing at A. 30 o'clock (sharp).—Advt.

The Exhibition Council meets at the County Chambers at. 7 o’clock on Monday night, half an hour earlier than usual. Henceforward the Council will be meeting weekly every Monday evening-

Ladies, have a look at the costumes at Stephens Bros. Colours to suit all. Fawns, greys, nigger brown and navy. The\ are beautifully designed.—Advt.

Mr Jas. Hill, representing Messrs A. W. Buxton Ltd., of Christchurch, nurserymen, seedsmen and Mlorisls, is at present in Hokitika booking orders for next, season’s requirements- Mr Hill will be pleased to confer with patrons. Address, on G.P.0., Hokitika. We are informed that there is no truth iti the paragraph appearing in yesterday’s paper culled front the Lyttelton Times in reference to the importation of coal from Avoca for the Riniu dredge. All coal required which amounts to about throe truck loads in a year is obtained from Rewanui. Representatives of the Grey County Council and tho Borough Council met, in the Town Hall yesterday, and came to arrangements as regards the exhibits of the Grey district in the Hokitika Exhibition. It was decided that, photo graphs of the district’s scenic resorts would he obtained ; that endeavours ho made to obtain blocks of coal from the mine owners; that Mr Sidney Fry he asked to secure mineral samples; and that samples of West Coast timbers be procured for exhibition. The question of exhibiting models of the Greymouth ami tin' Point Elizabeth scheme were aRo discussed ami it was decided that if the existing models were in order they would be exhibited. A letter is also to be sent to the Greymouth Harbor Board asking their co-operation in the making of a Greymouth exhibit. Write to Madame Meticic. Christchurch for particulars of her new beautiful furs which she has just imported direct- from England. Flu rope and America, and which she is able to sell at much lower prices than the warehouses charge the shops. Your money refunded if you me not satisfied with purchase.---Advt. Take no risks with that cold—secure a bottle of "NAZOb” at onee. Only Is fid for GO doses. All chemists