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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1923, Page 2

Thu Public Trustee inserts ;i notice in this issue in the estate of Elizabeth Turnbull, late of Kanieri, school teacher. A huge landslide on the KaramcaSefldonville road between the Knrumen Sadie and Corby vale completely blocked all vebicuar traffic on Thursday. The fine weather made the local bowliut; green very fast on Saturday afternoon and there was a good attendance or players. Afternoon tea was kindly arranged hv Mesdamcs Brodie and ,T. C'. Macfarlane. 'i he annual general meeting of members of the Westland Chamber of Commerce takes place at the County Chamber? at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow (Tuesday) night. All members are desired to attend. Tee business includes the reception of the annual report and balance sheet-, and the election of officers lor the year. A meeting of the general committee of the Hokitika Bowling Club will be field in the pavilion to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 7 p.m. to consider matters in connection with the proposed Christmas Day pairs’ competition. and the two tournaments at Hokitika in January, and at Greyniouth in February. Murchison, which in the olden days was the centre of the gold-mining industry, is experiencing something of a revival in this direct ion, and a company is about to commence operations in the Matakitaki district. Mr Sydney Fry, the mining expert, who is so well and favourably known in mining circles throughout the Coast, lias accepted the position of manager for the company. The latest Parisien mode! hats and costumes to be worn for the Exhibition season are now to hand at Schrdoer and Co. Call early as the demand is extremely heavy owing to the very reasonable cost, aud high duality Advt

The Executive Council of tho Exhibition meets to-night- at 7 o’clock at t-~o County Chambers.

An urgent meeting of the Executive Committee of the Westland A. ami F. Association "ill be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. a«t the Exhibition buildings.

A euchre and dance "ill he held at fit. .Mary’s Cltib rooms on Wednesday next, good prizes, supper provided, proceeds in aid of lI.S A. building, fund Tickets in circulation.—Advt.

The Grey mouth K-S.A. Art Union was drawn on Saturday and resulted: Mrs J. Tliomson (Kokiri) 1120, J. West (Brown’s Southland) £SO. Lena Ryan (Westport) £'2s.

Members and others having in their possession any instrument or other property belonging to the Municipal Band are notified that s;ime must be produced at the baud room on Monday, Dee. 10th. at 8 p.m.—Alex Good, See.—Advt.

The Caledonian Society hold their annual sports gathering on Cass Squait when a very liberal programme of dancing, piping, athletic and cycling events will be run off. Full particulars can lie seen on the posters on

In the second section oi the .Movie Beauty competition, first place is held hv Miss Morton (Hokitika), second bv .Miss Look (Hokitika), and the third hv -Miss Mclntosh (Hokitika.. The voting was very close, and there is a small return to come. In the third section. Miss Oliver ( Hlakeiown ) has secured first place for Groymouth by a substantial margin.

Those who have not purchased their season tickets for the Exhibition period should do so now to avoid congestion or a disappointment at the last moment. Child’s tickets are limited to children under 11 years. The price, is 2s Oil which must ho considered a very nominal amount for the amount of entertainment and instruction the children will derive .during tins Exhibition ] r-riod.

Men! Exhibition Season commem-v; J)ec. 15th. If you require a suit my cash print's "ill enable you to have 11 r' latest tailor-made, ready-to-wear suit, at a very moderate cost. Splendid range of Men’s rod Youth’s Box •'suits in navys, gift's, etc, niriving to-ui*n-row, Saturday. Call early. \\ . H. Stopbvtli, Hovel! Street. — Advt.

“The Romance of Wes-tland,” a telling story of the enilv days ot the Me -1 ('oast Iron) the jen ot Mr A. J. llarlop. will he on sale (it the Exhibition buildings or may be proceured at the booksellers in town. It i- a very uppiopiiatc Christmas present for the li-iug generation giving a concise liist<o\ of their own district.

On Saturday next- the ‘'Guardian’’ v.ill issue mi illustrated four page supplement containing special matter in relation to the Exhibition. All matter for the issue, including special articles, adioitisonients ole., should reach the idlice not later than Thursday forenoon. Tin- supplement "ill be an interesting record of the old days and of the pleasant event which is I me to pass ru.x* Saturday alternooin - the opening oi the big Exhibition Hokitika’s greatest achievement in its sixty years oi existence.

Th" central dairy factory at Cass Square, lias had a good week’s rim for .t-. opening. A considcrahle amount of lull ter lias been made, and the most ol ir exported. the tirst make, which was scut a way early last week " c.s graded at I.Mtellnn by the Government grader and received a most satisfactory figure. Tin output was made under diflieullies and with an extremely new plant. Mr H. T. I’.ury. the Manager, is highly pleased with the result, and inditalcs that ibo quality' of the Westland butter will bn hwyond question. The supplies ci c'eanV from ail the out distiiets is increasing and the daily make continues substantial. The prospects of the factory are most promising. A central factory here means consider-

able economy in management and geuoral handling, while the lay-out of the lorn! factory provides for great vxpaiisirtn. The proposal to Ireo/.e pork for export, as also to establish a bacon iaclory. " ill be a useful adjunct of special value to suppliers who will he able in rear more pigs with the certainly of a market for the produce at a payable price.

Just arrived: consignment ol cooking and eating apples. Paterson .Michel and Go. Ltd. —Advt.

“Oily (.-anvils” costs guaranteed waterproof from G7s fid to 77s 6(1. Roys and Youths oilskins Us (id and 12s (id. at W. 11. Stopfurth’s, Revel! Street.—Advt.

3lr IT. K. Payne, piano tuner and repairer for the. Bristol Piano an*’ Organ Co., has arrived in Hokitika All orders left with J- King, Agent for the Bristol Company, will be promptly attended to. Advt.

The ambassadors of tr:uk*. commercial travellors “strike a true note" anil as!; for Bells' .Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the front Is. “Bell's ’ is mild and clear. Marl; Sprol and Co. Ltd., (ircvmonth. sole distributors.-- Advt.

Motor Find of low grade successfully utilised for motor use and creator speed and power and easy start inn; guaranteed hv ns with “Air-f 4 riction Carlnirettor. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch. — A drt.