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Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1923, Page 2

I Tenders for (bo conveyance of school I children to school nt Tlarihnri close to- | morrow (Wednesday) 12th. inst., not--1 fno 13th. ns previously stated. .\lr 0. C». Clark. Commissioner of Taxes and Commissioner of Stamp Duties. and Secretary for Lands and Deeds will arrive at Hokitika this evening. Our troys’ Suits wear well and look well. Prices 2tis (Id. 27s fid, 30s. 3os to (vis. at Ilallenstein’s. lioveil Street. —-Advt. “NAZOL” fixes ’em. It vanquishes colds, and soothes throat and lungs, Frost «?x ettomist <?r 3» Sd.

North Island mails mH passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the AVest Coast express' at Christchurch this morning.

An important meeting of the Westland Inane!], of the Canterbury Automobile Association will he held in the County Chambers on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.

Our ladies’ white shoes in all shapes are the foremost values, 8s (id, 9s Gd, 11s Gd, 13s till to 375, at Halleustein’s, llevell Street.—Advt.

At the Hospital Boaid meeting Just evening AEc Blank stated that the Druid’s Lodge proposed presenting a fret- bed for the hospital. The offer was received with thanks.

Nominations for all events at the meeting of the Westland Trotting Club on Jan. Ith, close with the Secretary, Mr M. Houston, to-morrow, (Wednesday) night at 9 p.ni. The programme appears in this issue.

Owing to many counter ai tractions the euchre tournament in aid of the R.S.A. Building Fund has been postponed to a {late to he notified laid.---Advt.

It was resolved, in roiinooiiun with the Exhibition, by the Hospital Board last evening to endeavour to arrange v.’itl: the Automobile Association to give the inmates of Kumtira Home and Westland Hospital an op|x>rtunity to visit tlio Exhibition.

Train arrangements in connection with Hokitika Exhibition are advertised in this issue. A special train will leave (ire.vmonth for Hokitika at 11.20 a.ui. on Saturday, loth. December (Opening Day) returning from Hokitika at (i. 30 p.m.

The death took place tit her residence, Fox St rent, Cohden, at midday, yesterday, of .Mrs Margaret Troy, native of Tipperary. Ireland, aged about GO sears. Deceased was an old resident

~f the Coast, and had not been ill good health since the death of her husband about 18 months ago. She leaves three daughters: Mary, at home: Margaret-, public Ti'ti-t I mice, Greymomh: and l-.llie. at the Hokitika Convent.

Our I'ead-to-wcnr Sac Suits are great for lit. finish and style. G2s tkl, 755. SOs lid, 95s to 117 s Gd, at llallcnstcin’s, llevell Street.—Advt.

On Saturday afternoon in a game for the Ballinger Buckles, the holders, Messrs (Irani, Bruce, Thompson and Stevenson stalled oil a challenge ly Messrs Conning, King.!., Amkesun and .\ldridge by 19 to 11. Last, evening in a game tor the Crosses tire holders .Messrs Conning and Aldridge were defeated by Messrs J. King and Bishop !.y 20 to 13. The Riiiuay authorities have made considerable progress oi late with the station-yard improvement's. and now oil ibe eve of the opening of the Exhibition. matters are more ship-shape. There is still considerable work to do. The goads shed is now hoiltg made apuioacliable. and is in use. The branch line up the (.tuny as far as Fide .Street junction, is being pushed ahead. !he overhead lodge, however, is in abeyance. and unfortunately will not he in

readiness for some weeks yet, as matcri- i of a special character has had to he ordered from Homo. 'I he roads

and approaches to tho station are being put in more seemly order ami during the week should piiescnt n more satisfactory appearance.

The death took place at Auckland yesterday of Mr Henry William Sortlicroft, cx-Resident .Magistrate, at the age of 78 years. He died yesterday. He arrived in New Zealand with his lather in 1851. He joined the. forces during the Maori war and was subsoil non tly awarded the New Zealand Ci-n». In 1877. be was appointed Besident Magistrate lor Waikato, ami successively held positions in various parts of the North Island, lie retired trout the Bench in 1909, and in 1913 was appointed Chief Justice ami Besident Commissioner of Cook Islands, returning to the Dominion two years later, owing to illness. Deceased was a brother of the late .Mr f.eo NorthoroiY, formerly of Hokitika.

At flio Princess Theatre veste relay afternoon the rights and privileges fur the forthcoming r-tcing :iml trotting meetings were sold by miction. For the' Westland Hat ing tluh. .Messrs \Y. JctIries ami Co. s"hl the foWowing: - No l booth. £llO. Mr M. Keenan; No 2 booth CllO. Mr Amos Dowell; fruit stall. £ls ss. Mrs Turner; total £2ll ss. For tilt; Caledonian Sports on Cass Square: Booth £9. Mr Amos Dowell ; luncheon and tea £l. Mr Stow; soft drinks £0 ss. Mr D. Dowell. Total £l3 ss. For the Westland Trotting (Till'. Messrs M. Houston sold the followingVo 1 booth, £3O. M; M. Keenan; No 2 booth. £3O. Mr Amos Dowell; fruit stall £O. Mrs Turner. Total £GC.

At the Magistrate’s Court. Oreyniouth before Mr Meldrum S.M.. a girl wife aged IK appeared on a charge of knowingly and wilfully making a false declaration for the purpose «f securing the registrar's certificate by declaring that she was 21 years of age. The young lady, who was dressed in advance of her years, appeared in company with her husband, a middle-aged in an. ‘The facts are as usual in eases of this kind.’’ briefly explained Detective .1. B. Young, who appeared for the prosecution. The parents objected to the girl's marriage, and not being aid,- to nPlain their consent, she made a false declaration as to her ago.”

Detective Young stated in evidence that on November 13. lie saw the defendant regarding tin* matter, and she made a statement to the effect that she would he 19 in April 'next. She admitted .signing the registry book and stating that she was over 21. She was afterwards manied at the Church ol England, (Iroymouth. Accused pleaded guilty and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.

Men I Exhibition Season commence--Doe. 15th. If you require a suit ray cash prices will enable you to have tlm latest tailor-made, ready-to-wear suit, at a very moderate' cost. Splendid range of Men’s and Youth’s Box Suits in n«vys, gTov,s.. etc, arriving to-mor-row. Saturday. Call early. W. 11. Stonfortli. Bevel! Street.—Advt.

‘‘Oily canvas” coats guaranteed waterproof from G7s fit! to 77s fid. Boys and Youths oi4sl«n.s 11s fid and 12s fid. at \Y. li. Stopforth’s. Roved I Street.—Advt.

Mr H. K. Payne, pi-mo tuner and repairer for the Bristo‘l Piano an ’ Organ Co., has arrived in Hokitika. All orders left with -T. King, Agent f or the Bristol Company, will be promptly attended to. Advt.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers ‘'.strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. ‘‘Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymoutli, sole distributors. —Advt. To secure a made to order costume it will be well to place your order at onoo with Schroder and C’o., before it gets too late.—Advt.

Summer is here and it is naturally the best time of the year to be out in the open. You need plenty of light, cool easy-fitting clothes for these days. We have large stocks of everything suitable for summer wear. Call and see our large range of fancy cheeked zephyr frocks at 10s Gd and 12s Od each. McGruer’s. Spot Cash Department Strifes, Greyrponfh and Hokitika. --Advt

There will he a practice for the Exhibition Choir ut Soldiers’ Hall tomorrow evening at 7.30.

If you want a choice assortment of lollies call at The Rendezvous, the ((utility shop. Tile host- assortment of eonfectiouerv on the Coast.—Advt.

A dividend of 2s (Id in the L has been declared in the assigned estate of J. I). Lynch ..Mark Spr.it and Co., Groymouih).

(Ireyniouth is to have hydro-eicctrie power, generated from the Arnold River’s waters, inside two years, if the people in the (Lev Power Board district vote for a loan on which it- is anticipated a poll will be taken next month, probably on Januarv IG.

A long night dance will be held by the Kauieri Cricket Club <m Friday, Dec. 14th in the Bid-lie Hall. Kanieri. Good music and M.C. Admis-ion, gentlemen 2s, ladies. Is.--Advt.

During the recent visit to Bruce llav by the F.l-ie the new landing at the Flower Pot was put into use, and 11 roved of great advantage, enabling all goods to be lauded in good order. It is going to prove a decided advantage and convenience.

We are specialising in ITOO worth of fancy box chocolates for Xmas presents. Call and inspect .Wilson's, Lowrcy’s, Cadbury's, Fry's, Aulscbrook’s. Hudson’s. Phoenix, at the Rendezvous. Advt.

A brief reference to a railway finance was made by the Hon J. G. Coates in a speech at Auckland on Friday. He said it was bis responsibility for the time being t.i see that the railways paid. The way to do it was to give the General Manager a free hand, as far as possible. He had a very hard row to hoe. As soon as a profit was made, the country’s demand for lower

freights, bet lor carriages, and more train*, oonld bo mot.

The Hospital Board had a very long meeting last night. A good deal ol the time was taken up revising the outstanding accounts on .March' 31st last and after going carefully over the long list, it was decided to issue 13 summons this week. totalling over L‘s!)o. This will he done at once. The Court fees will amount to C 33 which the defendants will have to pay over ami above their hospital accounts.—Advt.

The official sheep returns issued by the Department of Agriculture in respect of the 1923 season show an increase of eves in New Zealand tins year, compared with last year, of 5GG.919. The official lambing estimate for tlios season reveals an estimated increase over the whole Dominion of G 00,311 lambs. The flocks cf sheep in the Dominion have considerably decreased ill the last few years, but with the improved financial position and the improved price of wool more ewe lambs will probably he kept this year, so that although there is an estimated increase ol 600,0-fl lambs if is doubtful whether shipments for the ensuing season will he much, if any, in advance of the previous year. The euchre and dance belli ill the Soldiers’ Hall last night proved a very successful one, the attendance being good. . Tiie fust ladies’ prize, a bam, was won by .Mi- Wallace, who won :iK the games. t In- second ladies’ prize, a season Exhibition ticket, was won by Mrs Blank. The first gents’ prize, a bam. was won bv .Mr Mclntyre, wincing till the games-, and the second prize was won by .Mr 11. Kortegast Alter the euchre a dance was held and was well attended. Ibe music was supplied by the Exhibition Orchestra, ibis being their first public performance. Their music was excellent and Mr W. Joyce, the condiiexor, i> to l*t? congratulated on the sueecss attained. The euchre and dance advertised tor Thursday has been cancelled. The Exhibition Eve Cabaret dance will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday evening, commencing sT 5.30. The full Exhibition Orchestra will simply the music. The latest dance music will be played.

The following programme will he submitted at ihe Athletic a*nd Cycling Club's concert to-morrow evening in the Exhibition concert chamber: Overture. ‘‘Dinorah” ’ (Meyerbeer), Mi Lean’s Orchestra; Solo, (vocal) “Less Than the Dust,” Mr 11. Caldwell; Duel (vocal) selected. Misses M. Giese and I. Gillooly; Dance (clog). Miss Alva .Mclntosh; Solo (flute) “Normandy,” Mr C .Gibbons; An Impersonation “The Telephone,” Mr S. Ilrookes; Solo (tenor) “Come Sing to Me” Mr Win. Keyes; Solo (vocal) “As the World goes Rolling By,” Miss M. Olsen ; Chairman's address.. Bia.no duet, selected, Misses G. and T. Jacobs; Solo (vocal) “Song ol Hybcras the Cretan” (Jules \aiili). Mr L. Aldridge; Solo (vocal) selected. Miss I. Gillooy; Duet (clarionet and lluie), “|,o. Hear the Gentle Lark,” (Sir 11. Bishop), Messrs Keyes ami Gibbons: Solo (vocal) “What AN' ill You Give for Me Daddy?” (Miss G. Jacobs); Suite Orientale. “The Bavhaderes" (F. Poppy). McLean’s Orchestra; God Save the King.