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Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1923, Page 2

Addisons offer a line range in new dresses for spring and summer wear. Call in to-dav and see them, you'll b delighted.—Advt.

A large number of holiday maker' left bv train Ve-lcrdav and a further niimb-r to-day en route to Chris: - church to take |Kirt in the Canterbury racing carnival week which opens i o-morrow.

The Exhihii ion Council v. ill hold its weekly meeting on Monday wren ini' next, (ommcm.itig at. 7oh lock. A special i e-port in n curd to 1 1: * * financing ~1 Uk- kid project is to V brought down liv i lie lion. Treasurer.

The ITS.A. Minstrels will ho resnniing their series of country outeitaiiinieius in aid ol tic R.S.A. building, fund, when a visit will be paid to Kokatahi next week. A general desire is being expressed for another entertainment at Hokitika and il a. suitable date can bn arranged, every efloit will be made io meet the wish.

Saturday Night! The usual Kiwi Foot ball Club’s dance in the Soldiers’ Hall. The floor is in perfect order, while the music, by llonetti's Jazz Band will he all that could he desired. Lancing commences at B.I’D o’clock sharp. Admission P. -Advt.

It was suggested to llie .Minister ol II ail ways by Mr 11. I*'. Joyce, of Ham piora oil Wednesday, that automatic gates al crossings such as list'd in Germany, would prove lar more satisfactory than the present Hag system. Tile .Minister said he knew the gales were very satisfactory. The General Manager of Railways, when asked for his opinion, said there were .I'D.) crossings ill Xew Zealand and the gates would cost (MOD each, so that it could not possibly he undertaken.

To he legally liable for the support of another mail’s illegitimate child, whose mother lie had married a lew months before her death, is the plight of a young Main conductor, as revealed in the Wellington Magistrate - Court on Monday, when the question of maintenance wa> raised. "Ilw child." explained Sub-Inspector Cummings, "is now in the care i f the State, and defendant is liable lor its support. Defendant is not the father. The girl married him when she was practically dying on her lect, and he was not then aware of ( th' child’s existence. We have not sufficient, evidence to determine the real lather. T know it is hard on this young mail : but it is the law." While admitting that his client was liable lor maintenance, Mr l l '. Uaigli urged that every prospect of establishing the real father’s identity should first he exhausted. Sub-Inspector Cummings: "We have found the mail, but there is the question of proof, as the mother is dead." The Magistrate Air E. Page. S.MA made an order in the meantime for the payment of IDs per week.

Mr J. J. Mclntosh, the enterprising proprietor of the Red Emil Hotel. Gibson Quay, is making large additions to the old established and ponulnr hostelry. A large annexe with some twenty extra bedrooms, capable of accommodating upwards of forty additional people are being erected at tke rear of the building. These quarters will he finished oil verv comfortably, will bo lit with electricity, and have necessary lavatory and bathroom provision made. In addition, the large dining room is being widened some eighteen feet, while the bar is being similarly extended, providing for a circular counter and additional private bar accommodation. The additions and alterations will add consiiWablv to the interior accommodation, and will place the house in a better position than ever to rope with H>e considerable trade connection which it enjoys. The hotelkeepers penerallv of the town appear bent on doing their Pest to prepare in advance for the influx of visitors, who the better tlmv are catered for. will corn-' in greater numbers and he more regular patrons to the town and district. Recommended br the medical pro-fession.—-WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

In another column Little’s lie veil St., notify that they have it first-class tradesman for hoot repairs at reasonable charges.

Cars will leave Oarage for Lake Kanieri on Sunday next, November 4th.. at 10 a.ni. Popular fares. -Is return. Clements Motors Ltd.--Advt.

Heavy rain yesterday and last night has brought down a heavy Hood and all the livers were running high to-day, a considerable amount ot debris being brought down.

Full practice of the ICS.A. Minstrels and orchestra this evening in the Soldiers’ Hall at 7.T0 sharp. A lull attendance is requested on account of entertainments to be given at Kokatalu and Bimu shortly.—Advt.

The Riinu B team to play Hokitika B at Bimu on the 4th will be selected from the following:—.!. Griffiths, L. Inwood, P. Keenan, G. Temperley. W. O’Connor, ,J. O'Connor, 11. Rhodes, T. Boyd, J. Bannister, K. Growcotl, T. M iToney, Mas Maloney (Capt.), Vic Comport, J. Cooper. IV. Stephens, A. Nuneekivell. We have just opened from Home a consignment of dress goods, frocks and millinery. Good quality sponge cloth, 7s OdP 11s 9d, and IBs (id, dress length. Check zephyrs, crepes, and tisctios •is 3d. os l()d. and 8s dress lengths. Foulards 11s lid. 11s 9d, and I+s 3d dress length. Fancy striped voile, fancy knotted crepe, cotton georgette, and organdie. 3s, 3s lid, Gs, 6s 3d and 3s a yd., at Mrs .1. Lloyd's.—Advt. The weekly euchre tournament at the Soldiers' Hall took place last evening, and passed oil' successfully. Miss Schroder, Mesdames Keller and hitzgerald tied for the ladies’ prize, ami in the play off the first named won. The (insolation nrize was won by Mrs Singer. Ju the male competition Messrs Haussiuan and Huberts tied, and the former won the plny-011. while Air Nightingale won the consolation prize, after playing olf with .Messrs Rhodes and Darker. Supper followed, and later a (lance lor ton 1 Air .Joyce played. Only three more nights of the present tournament remain, and the prizes are to ho presented at a special card evening on the 29th. inst., when a dini , r set will he tho valuable prize. •Inst lauded from Home, splendid lange Marcella quilts, all sizes, best value iu town.—Addison's.—Advt. ‘■The Romance of Westland,'’ tin account of flit* early history of this district from the pen of Air A. .1. Harrop. a Hokitika boy. is now out of the press and will he oil sale next week. The store is well told ol New Zealand's Gulden ('oast. Air I larrup was senior scholar in history at the Xew Zealand University. and the work was commenced originally as .a thesis lor his degree examination, and being so highly approved by the examiner. Air llarI'nji was encouraged I<> produce the work in book form. It is published at As or posted os (id. Copies may be ordered from the local booksellers or at tin- County Office. Hokitika, and the work will be on sale at the .Exhibition in connection with Hit* jubilee celcbrai iuns. It- lias numerous illustra!ions and the reading nintler is highly interesting.

There was a sudden death yesterday afternoon, in the person of .Miss Eva France, a young girl of 18 years, the second daughter ol Airs 1* ranee. South Spit. The young girl was about as usual up to Tuesday, when feeling; unwell she was confined to bed. It was not till yesterday morning that the case developed any outwardly visible serious consequences, when medical aid was summoned. Be lore Dr Baird could reach the patient she bad p-i'sed away. An examination disclosed that death was due to septic loiisilit is. .duck sympathy will be felt' for the surviving mother .and sister. I lie deceased was a bright young girl, very generally liked bv all who knew her. and her end coming so voimg and sudd-ath is ve:-\ sad indeed.

We regret to record the death ol Mrs Milliter, wife of Air .lames Alilhu r. Borough Ovyrseer, which took place this morning at an early hour. The deceased was a daughter of the lap' Air and Airs F. Dale ol Kmiieri. was a native of Kmiieri and of) years of age. AY ell known throughout the district where she had lived all her liie, there will be general regret and sorrow at her death. She leave.' a husband and family of two (Miss Evelyn Alillner, a well-known teacher, anti Afr AA r m Afillner of the Postal Department at picsorit stationed at Aliaura'), two brothers (Mr Alt Dale of Woodstock and Air Ed. Dale of Hokitika) and a sister (Airs AV. Fleming of Kmiieri). Deep sympathy will he extended to the bereaved in their sad loss.

Addisons are now showing a splendid range of spring and summer frocks. These models are calculated to enhance woman’s loveliness. Come along ami see them, no obligation to buy.-—Advt. The death occurred at the A\ estin 11(1 Hospital yesterday of Mr Michael Walsh, a soil of tile well known family of South Westland, whose parents were pioneers ol the Gillespie's district. The late Mr Walsh was a married man residing with his wile and family at Wntangi, where lie was farming and stock raising, lie was It! years of age, and was a native of Gillespies, afterwards moving to Cooks river district, lie married a daughter of Mrs Militancy, a well-known family of South Westland, residing at Maintain. There are six young children. Ihe laic Mr Walsh leave-a widowed mother, six sisters and live brothers. His illness was ol very short duration, hut his case was known to he serious since Ins admission recently to the hospital, where everv care and attention was devoted to tlie patient. Great sympathy will he extended to the bereaved wife ami family, and to the relatives of i lie deceased ill the loss of one who was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. Belting: The best is "Mangrovite” made from quality hides specially tanned ensuring toughness vet pliability. Leading manufacturers recommend "Mangrovite.” Write for quote. R. P. M. Manning and Co.. ■’> Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt. Thousands of homes are never without "NAZOL." Instant relief to colds, coughs and chest troubles Pleasant to take. DO doses Is Gd. This is to notify to you that we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest ill Parisian mode!.,, and respectfully ask you to view thorn at once as they are sure to be eagerly sought for at K. Schroder and Co’s, where the best hats always are:— Advt,. Worth its weight in gold—‘-NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help—a sveou weeks' supply can he purchased for Is cash.—Dee Pros.—Advt, "Dam that joint" by using "Hewson’s” Invincible Jointing Cement which permanently stops leaking pipe joints, flanges etc, and withstands ammonia or super heat. R. P. M. Manning and Co., J Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.