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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1923, Page 2

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Const express jt Christchurch tbps morning,

A grand ball will bo hold in the One Mile Hall ,Amhnra, on Deo. sth. in aid of the Hokitika Band. A ball in aid of the building fund is advertised to take place in the Public Hall, Lower Kokataln on Friday, Nov. 23rd. A general meeting oi the H.S.A. Ministrels and Orchestra will be held i lithe Soldiers’ Hall this evening at ”•30 sharp. Business important.— Advt A dance which was to lie. held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday evening as a send' off to Mr W. C’lietwynd lms been cancelled. Mr Clietwyrnl leaves for Blenheim to-morrow morning.

Next Thursday at the Soldiers' flail, final night of the euchre tournaments. Special prizes to he awarded. Supper and dance to follow. Mr Joyce at the piano. Admission Is.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify in another column that they have been instructed by Mr Maurice Patrick to sell by public- auction his valuable farm in South Westland. The live and dead stock and household furniture will also he offered. Full particulars are gvieu in the advertisement.

At the meeting of the Borough Council to he held on Friday evening, Mr Evans will move:—‘‘That for the convenience and information of the increasing number of visitors to the town, the Town Clerk report as to the cost involved in having f ho names of the streets notified at ihe corners of the in ore important thoroughfares.” Extra heavy aluminium saucepans in a large variety of sir.es have just boon landed by us. We odor saucepans complete with lids tit sweeping reductions, the prices for large sizes being now -Is (id. (is (id. and Hs (id each. Alum frypans at -Is !)d and 5s (id, and large size collanders at 5s 9d. Our address is: Harley and Co., House Furnishers, Greymomh. Gentlemen, we have just received another assortment of \an Hausen collars in sizes Irom IJJiii. to liin. at Stephen’s Bros., sole agents for Hokitika.—Advt. Burglars broke into the store of Mark Sprot and Company at Greymouth, some time on Saturday night.

and stole on case CAminining fotn ciozen bottles of heel'. Entrance was made through a hoarded up window m 'he rear of the psemixes which laco on to it rii'lit-of-wiiy.

The following handicaps have been declared for tin; “Barnett Glass'’ Cup Road Pace, Grcyrnoutli to Hokitika, which starts at 3 o’clock from Suburban Hotel, Greyii.outb, next Saturday: .. I). Wright, set-., IC. M. list A. Tut till 2min; \V. Blackmun, C. Coxa!!, W. Gooch “min.; H. Ilaussmatiu -linir..: W. Crook oinin; b. Hutchison fiiiio; W. C. Paterson, .!. Scott, J. 11. Waroil. 11. 'Woods. W. Banov.man Smiii. ; J, Griffon lOuiin.

Outbreaks of lire have, during the la-t few weeks, occiired in the Black--1,-dl Mine, says the •‘Argus", and in consequence of these the No 1 Section of the mine lias been sealed up. It .(•em- d iibUnl .is this section will over icsuiuc production. ’I here is about a vear’s production leit in tile section, about which the men’s representative, however, before the lockout began, had given the company a warning regarding the presence ol cninlmst ion. A lad eleven years old, son ot -Mi and Mr- C. Ilrumiiiig, Carter’s Junction. was brought to the Westpott. hospital on Friday evening, suflering from injuries t i uue ol hi- eyes. It appears that the latl was playing with a .shanghai which he had tied to a log and was pulling the elastic to have a shot, when the fork broke and hit him m the eye which was >o badly injuicd that it was found impossible to save it and it was removed bv Dr Foote next morning. At the Magistrate's (. ottrl, Greymouth ye-terday. Ale'; I) Scott v.a:» i lunged that not being a plumber under the Plumbers Registration Act, he did sanitary plumbing work. Alter 'tenting evidence, the Magistrate said that i:j doubt defendant was a otmlined man. inn la- bad failed to obtain registration

and the Af! Made 1L ml ollem-e to iaiT\ on sanitary plumbing under those cn cumslancos. As it was the fust, prosecution of its kind, lie would in--11 id only a nomiind penalty of 1 *-s with costs. Unj the information ol the Greymouth Borough Council, tsT.mnol Stewart, a butcher, was charged with exposing for sale, meat not killed at the Greymouth Borough Abaitoirs. Fined £2 and costs. Special values in carpets and runners this week. .New lot of carpet squares and sofa squares just arrived. A) o soil linoleums cheap.-—.McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt. The story of Westland, as revealed in Air Aliens Hun op’s hook, tie.; “Ronance of Westland” is most interesting. The early day reminiscences are very meaty. Particularly interesting is the reference to the. hirth of Hokitika, and. the eoui.-e of events following the first rush to the district. The hook should be in the hands of all the vising generation, so that they might appreciate what the pioneers did in claiming Westland from nature, and making this part the habitable place it is to-day. The present generation owe much to the indomitable pluck and ) erseveranee of the early pioneers who made Westland tl.eir home and redeemed the forest and outpost of .10 years ago for the centre of population it i«.

At the weekly meeting of the Exhibition Conned lasi evening the very satisfactory capon was made that the hulk of tin spins; available was now definitely appropriated. Yesterday the ■spine Committee had a difficultv in mooting some of the requirement . of the applicants, and in one ease, an ex-. liiliit had to he divided in order to ,J -! the full space required. The spree is now being appropriated anil marked oil. and exhibits will he locc-ivahlc after this week. A i rangemnets will he m ule for night lighting so that the building up of the exhibits may he proceeded with to avoid a final rush. Alter this week the building will he closed to sightseers, and only those on Exhibition business may be admitted. Mr H. K. Payne, piano tuner and repairer for the Bristol Piano all- 1 Or. gan Co., has arrived in Hokitika. All oideis left with .1. King, Agent for the Bristol Company, will he prompt iy attended to.- Advt.

Keononiy days. One week only, com ineiieing Friday, Nov. loth. Sensational economic bargains in every department. Buy now and bank the savings. Special good quality C.l!. corsets and sports corsets in white and pink, were 8s lid, now os lid, la lies' good quality large size cotton vests with short sleeves, were 3s lid, now 2 s Gd. ladies’ heavy wide ribbed a l .! wool cashmere hose in black and colours, were os lid, now 2s lid. Hundreds of other snips during economy week. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt. Motorists: Use “Oil Hag” which improves compression, reduces wear, saves oil, prevents pitting, secures easier starting, smoother running, increased power and reduces noise. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., A Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells' Mild Yellow Label AAhisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s' is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth, sole distributors. —Advt. Thousands of homes arc never without “NAZOL.” Instant relief to colds, coughs and chest troubles. Plsgsnpi to 8° doses 1?

Notico of n strayed black cow appears in another column of this issue. Mrs S. Jacobs, Revell street, has just landed the latest Parisian models, knitted silk frocks, and crepe do chine jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt. Summer frocks should be as practical as they are pretty. Messrs Paterson and Lloyd offer a remarkably fine line of ginghams, sponge cloths, crepes etc., sail able for summer frocks that amply fulfil this most desirable quality of practicability—they wear well and look well after many launderings.

The Ii.S.A. Minstrels visited Kokatahi last night and despite the inclemency of the weather there was a good attendance at the performance which was very well received« The members were in good voice and the chorus work wont well. The first part was their usual plantation setting, the second part was vaudeville, and the various artists met with a good reception especially Mr G. Wright, his comedy work being of a very high order, lie was ahlv assisted in his sketch work hv Mr J. Timhrcll and Mr Bain. Other items were given by Messrs 1,. Aldridge, S. Brooks and J. Timbroll. The large orchestra were up to their usual high standard under Air W. Joyce. After the concert dancing was indulged in till the early hours, the full strength of the orchestra suplying the music, and Mr Joyce was complimented on the orchestra's very tuneful work. The U.S.A. Minstrels will appear at Bimu next Friday. and will give a benefit to the local Five Brigade on Wednesday. Nov. 28th.. in tiie Princess Theatre. A special general meeting of the Minstrels will he held in the Soldiers' Hall this evening at 7.30 for important, business. Steam Boiler Owners: Cut down your fuel bills. Use "Stopskale”— cll'ectivclv remove- scale and cleans boiler. Gives more steam and less fuel and so pays for it-cll. It. P. M. Manning and Co.. •> Bedford Bov, Christchurch.—Advt. For underclothing, germ-laden handkerchiefs, etc.. "XO-B CUBING” Latindry Help has no equal.—Advt

Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid assortment of costumes, latest stylo; also fme selection of ladder-proof silk jersey frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, a'wovs moderate. —Advt.