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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1924, Page 2

Mr L. Laugesnti. Kapiton, oilers for sale a number of Yorkshire sows and boars. See prices in another column.

Mi ?s**rs AT. Houston and Co., will sell by auction on Wednesday at noon, the rights of the Westland A. and I’. Association for their two (lavs’ show.

Messrs Barry and Sargent Ltd. offer a reward in commotion with the loss of a pair of Chinese born spectacles from their stand at the Exhibition vest on lav.

A boy named Domonie Afagee, aged 10, fell over the Greyinnuth wharf in front of the Commercial Hotel. Although there was a goodly run ill the river at the time, the hoy managed to get hold of the piles and quickly reached safety, none the worse for his adventure.

Souvenir uitalogues of the Exhibition are now on sale at fid each. It ir. a capital publication to keep as a record of a very important event in the history of Westland, or to post to friends abroad to advertise the district. Copies of the catalogue are obtainable at tin* entrance to tin* Exhibition.

In connection with the Exhibition Flower Show, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Jan. third and 24th, three gold medals ure being awarded, one for most points in the cut flower classes, one for most points in vegetable classes, and one for most points in the cooking classes, in addition to a very liberal prize list. Intending competitors are reminded that entries close at the County Council office next Saturday evening. Obtain a schedule front the Secretary, P.O. Hokitika.

Afotorists: Cut your petrol hill in half, lnstal “Air-Friction” Carburet tor. Afeans also greater power and speed with slower speed on high gear and easy starling. B. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford flow. Christchurch. —Advt,

The Police are making further otvquiries into tlio alleged burglaries, but so far have nothing to report. The death of Mrs William Boddy, wife of Mr Boddy, butcher, of Runttnga, tool; place on Saturday morning. I.e Roy, Mac Logan. and oilier reliable oily canvas coals, from Ins Cd to 72s fill. Inspection invited. W. 11. Stopforth.—Advt. The funeral of the late Mrs O'Connell took place yesterday afternoon and v.'tts largely attended. Tlie services atSt Mary’s Church and tli graveside were conducted by the Rev. Father M urpliy. Quality gained and money saved, for 11 days we are offering special reductions for cash in summer frocks. All the latest- styles in sponge cloth, foulards, crimps, etc. Addison’s.— Advt.-.

YVirchs’ Circus and Zoo arrived at 12.30 p.m. to-day, and show on Cass Square to-night. In spite ol heavy rain a large crowd gathered anti Were interested spectators at the railway station. The death took place on Saturday last j l l his residence, l’rcston Road, of an old and respected resident in the person of Thomas Merrick, alter a twelve months’ illness. Deceased had been in the employ of the firm of Stratford and Blair for 1G years, and was 05 years of age, and a native of Victoria. He leaves a widow and a grown up- family of three sons and one daughter. The sons are Messrs Iler-la-it (Westland). Bit-hard (Oroymouth). and Fullest (Christchurch), while the daughter is Mrs Coen, of Preston Road.

fn connection with the deputation in behalf of the Exhibition authorities which waited on the Minister of Minos last week, Mr O’Brien, .M.P., has advised the Secretary of the Exhibition that the Minister ol Railways has agreed to continue the issue of tickets at excursion rates to Hokitika in connection with the Exhibition up to 31st January. It has already been agreed to by the Railway Department to rue. the daily express between East and West Coasts for this week and for the remaining two weeks ol the Exhibition to rim four trains per week ; namely, on Monday, Tuesday, I hursdav and Saturday.

The Police were advised on Saturday night that a man named Miles Bcillv, about 31 years of age was missing. Enqiuiies show that Reilly who has been i resident of the district for about twelve months, has been suffering from a poisoned hand, and was in very lowspirits for some time. He was last seen on Friday night. His clothes were found on the beach near Mananui, with footprints leading to the sea. He apparently stripped off everything and then walked into the sea. 'I ho police have been searching, hut so lar >io sign of t’e missing maw has been found. Mo was of short stature, and fairly stout build, was a native of Manchester, and has no known relatives in New Zealand.

■Tile flood damage in the district appears to he fairly widespread. On the Ross road there arc indications of a very heavy raintall. At the lower ■ ■nd of the road all the creeks were full lo ovei Mow ing vs ill l the storm water, ami covered the decking of the bridges. One of the small bridkes near the Kokntahi-l’v.ss track was unable to with-stand the water pressure. and washed out. the bridge being let down. This interrupted all vehicle trafiie south \sterdny. As soon as the damgae was reported. Mr Huff. County Chairman, and the Overseer (Mr Millner) went out to inspect the damage, and arrange for the o', cuing of the read for trafiie. Workmen were put mi early tu-d-iy to elect- a temporary crossing, and it is hoped to have the road reopened io: traffic te-morrow. A new bridge will icquire to he erected subsequently.

Picnic dresses.—Ladies who require summer dresses reasonable yet good wearing, should visit our store at once. Frocks in all the newest materials at special cash prices.— Addisons. —Advt.

The Hokitika river has been in very high llood of late. The liver was at it-: highest on', Saturday night late, when the low-lying pails of the town wen under water. All day yesterday ibo river ran with great velocity. 'I ho main stream yesterday began to find its way hack to tlie old channel along the wharf. The hank near the mouth of the river began to melt away lapidly. The change in the course of the liver, so long desired so tar as the local berthage is concerned, appears to have beet* due to the main hotly of the river taking a new course from Kanieri,- -leaving the north hank, and turning over to tile south hank. At Howard’s on the south side, the hulk of the water made a. set hack again to the north side. This appears to have overcome the force of the mid-channel which has for so long carried the main body of the river waters, and G o result appears to be the return of the river to its original habitat along the wharf. When the flood waters subside a clearer idea of the results will he obtainable, and it will then he seen it i> desirable to do untiling further to total'll the water l»y the wharf as a reason for inducing more regular shipping to the port. In any ease representations should be made to the shipping companies as also the owners ol saiilng or auxiliary craft, to secure, regular trading to the port for the export of timber etc. to Nelson and the North island.

Tha ambassadors of trade. commercial travellers ‘‘strike a true note” and ask for Bells' Mild Yellow Label Whisk v. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and Hoar. Mark Sprot and Co. I.td.. Greymoutli, sole distributors.-—Advt.

Paint with “Kilirine.” Anti-corro-sive. Ideal protestor for wood. iron, and steel work, ( overiilg capueiLt douhle ordinary paints. Labour costs only half. R. R. M. Manning and Co., r > Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Slumps come and go. but- the enormous sale of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help goes on year in, year out. (Hokitika merchants). —Advt. Load your Camera with KODAK FI MI. and take no chances with substitutes. Has groat latitude, and speed to s; are. Kodak Uilm has never been equalled. Insist 'on ‘Kodak’—the dependable Uilm in the yellow carton. British-made.

One of London’s leading manufacturers has appointed Madame Menere, Corner of Cashel and Colomlro Sts., Christchurch, their sole New Zealand agent and they have just exported to her four thousand pounds worth of samples embracing the very latest fashions and eac-h one ol a different style. To make favourably known the goods Madame Menere lias reconved instructions to sell them at wholesale prices which means a saving of very many pounds.—Advt.