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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1924, Page 2

A notice to members of the Druids’ Lodge appears in this issue. Look out for Bargains on Monday, opening day of Schroder’s Sale of summer goods. A few lines are indicated in our change of advertisement. Just landed consignment of ‘2OO half cases of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and C'o., Ltd.—Advt.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. It is not generally known that supplementary mails to the Kast Coast are non made up for Christchurch for the mm,lf trains travelling east. Mail matter posted at Hokitika ptior to 3.45 o'clock on the afternoons of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday goes forward to Greymoutli, where it is taken on by goods train, and readies Christchurch the next evening. This service is proving a useful one in addition to the ordinary Thrice-weekly mail by the passenger train service.

It will pay you to visit Schroder’s great Rummer Sale. Great reductions everywhere, hut none to heat Schroder's who must make room for heavy shipments of Autumn goods coining forward. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Every part of New Zealand is paying toll to the policy of neglect in tho matter of noxious weeds, says tho “Manawatu Times." Tho amount cl good land that is now in the grip of gorse on this coast runs into thousands of acres, while blackberry, goal’s rue, ragwort, and the rest are being allowed to thrive almost unchecked. With land at. its present price, and with only a limited area available for mure intoutensivc settlement, it is nothing short of en'miiial to allow thousands of acres to produce nothing hut weeds.

To-night 1 To-night! Soldiers’ Hall 1 Kiwi Football Chib’s usual dance. Lat-

est music by lionctti’s daw/. Band. Dancing at f) o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Municipal Baud was held <m Wednesday night, Mr C'. B. Boss, presiding over a good attendance ot members. The balance sheet showed a satisfactory state of the finances and the secretary and treasurer were congratulated on their eiirefill handling of tho Band's business. The Band) instrumentation was lull and it was reported that some members of tho junior classes would soon he ready for drafting into the Band. Mr C. B. Boss was

unanimously re-elected conductor, Mr W. K. Richards bandmaster, Mr A. Good secretary, Mr J. Stapleton treasurer and Librarian, Mr 1). McLeod caretaker and assistant-librarian, Air l’nikhill hand sergeant and Messrs Paine, Paikliill, B. Roberts. L. Aldridge and W. K. I’iihard.s were appointed an executive committee.

After completing a 25C0-mile motor tour of New Zealand. Mr G. A\ . Allsop of Auckland, has formed the opinion that the one-time vaunted reads of the South Island do not to-dav eome up to the roads oi the North Island. “I find," he stated to a "New Zealand Herald" reporter, "that the l ull: of the road.-, in the South Island ,ire not as good its those in the North Island, if tho read:, of the Auckland province are excepted.” Enlarging on the ox (.option. Mr All.sop said lie was convinced that Auckland roads, on tho whole, were the worst in the Dominion. The best- roads in New Zealand were srj lj to lie found in Taranaki, and motorists would find that better travelling time and better comfort could

be obtained oil North Island than oil Scutli Island roads.

50 j>:tir of moil's Coloiiinl worsted trousers, in light dark (treys, browns, etc., sizes 3 to 7, prices 20s Od to 35s at \V. IT. Stopforth’s, Hevoll St.— Advt.

The Reefton Times reports—The pleasing nous was received on Wednesday afternoon that the reef being driven for in No. 13 level in the Wealth of Nations mine was struck by the afternoon shift. The reel was today showing a width of four feet in the level, which is being turned to follow the stone. So far there is four feet of stone shewing, but the wall has not been reached. The stone is of the same character as the Wealth of Nations quartz, but nothing will be known as to its actual value until it is assayed. The winze on this reel was sunk 80ft from No. 12 level, and an uprise of about 70ft will be required to connect from No. 13 level. Where the winze was discontinued the stone was very highly payable, therefore there is every reason to expect that the stone now struck will also he of the same good value.

The telephone line south of aibo to Oktiru has now been put in order and handed over to the control of the pad,lie Works Department. This should prove n satisfactory arrangement and ensure a better service. All the teleI'uone.s have been overhauled and made uniiorm, while the wire where pitted by eon air has been renewed. The speaking qualities of the line are said to have been improved greatly. Waiho (largo has boon made the switching station for th© far south in lieu of Okamo. which alteration is said to he more convenient. Between Boss and HYtrihari, the metallic circuit is being installed. When this is completed in about two months’ time the whole service south will he improved materially. Within three months or so it is expected that speaking between Hokitika and Okurn will he comparatively easy. These improvements will he of special advantage to south residents, and no doubt the attention given to the service will lie appreciated greatly all along | the Tine.

50 pairs of ladies white canvas shoes in Derby and Oxford shapes, usually 13s Gd, sale price 10s Gd at Hallenstein’s, Revell St.—Advt.

Look out for Schroder’s sr.le starting Monday.—Advt. Attention is directed to a notice in another column of this issue with reference to the Borough water supply. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. advertise an auction sale of fruit and Swan ham* which is to take place in the mart on Monday at 11 a.in. The West Coast Bowling Association tournament commences on Tuesday next at Greymoutli and will extend over four days. The Pairs will first he played, for which there are 40 pairs entered. Hokitika will he represented by four pairs.

News was received yesterday of the death at Auckland of Mrs Brodie, tho mother of the Bight Rev. Bishop*.Brodie. of Christchurch. The late Airs Brodie. who was close on 80 years oi age, was in the early days a resident ot the West Coast. Dr Brodie will have the sympathy of very many West Coasters in her bereavement. Some person of a mischievous turn of mind sealed the Swimming Baths fence at Rcofton on Wednesday evening after the caretaker left and turned the valve on and-allowed the whole of the water to escape, the baths being emptied. During the present dry season it is impossible to again refill the Laths from tin? reservoir, therefore residents will not he able to enjoy the luxury of a swim in the baths until there is a fall of rain. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police.

As will he seen in our advertising columns, tho time for receiving entries for the forthcoming A. and P. Show at Greymoutli lias been extended till to-night at 9 o’clock. Enotries may lie posted, telegraphed or phoned to Mr ('has. H. Bose, Secretary, Greyinouth. So far excellent entries have been received hut further entries from the district below Greymoutli will he welcomed, in order that the Show can he made representative of the whole West Coast.

A youth named Chris Curtain, employed at tho Wealth of Nations mine, was overcome by gas in the mine on Thursday, says the Tnangalma Times. Dr Church was soon on the scene, and immediate attention given tho patient. He was later removed to the Hospital and at I p.m. was pronounced out of immediate danger. It appears that Curtain was throwing some old timber over the winze from No. 12 level when lie was overcome. First aid was at once administered to him h.v tho Mine Manager. Mr N. Lawn. Dr Church

states that this undoubtedly went a great way towards saving his life. A pretty hut quiet wedding took place at the residence of Air and Airs B. Gemmill, Bomilly street. AA cstport, on Wednesday, says the News, when Buhy, the eldest daughter, was united in bonds ol holy matrimony to Mr A'ietor Richards, late of Douniston. The bride looked very nice in a dress of cream silk, relieved with shadow lace. Miss Dorrio Gemmill. sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and looked very charming in cream voile. Air llenrys acted as host man. the Bov Bickering tying the knot. Air and Mrs' Richards left on Friday for their future home at Hokitika.

Another sea serpent story has eome to light, states the Su"a correspondent of (be "Auckland Star." Nurse Davis was on a professional visit to the Methodist Mission station on tho Island oi Tnviuni in October, .‘it 2.30 on the 9th of that month she was looking out over Sumo Straits, which lie between the Island of Taviotii and that A'aumi Leva.

Suddenly she wiv< horrified'to see a huge head, like that of a horse rear itself out of tlu' water, followed gradually l?v a big burly body, thick, and ol a dull brown colour, until some 3011 high this fearsome thing reared and swayed above the waves. Nurse Davis’s cries brought the Rev. Air Lei an to the scene and through his field-glasses lie had an excellent view of the serpent till it disappeared beneath the waves. The lady was short!., after? ayds removed on business to the Lau Group, and hr* only lately had an opportunity of bringing tile news to the capital. From tho description the snake is very like tl.r.t reported not long ago near Noumea by a sailing vessel.

A ease touching the regulations concerning imported footwear was heard at Auckland (reports the “Star"), when F. Jlevonport, of the firm of Laws, was charged with offering for sale footwear not in compliance with the requirements of the Act. Mr F, Wilson, a Government inspector, represented the Department. He produced a lady’s shoe, priced at 12s 9d. This had been manufactured in Lancashire hv a firm widely-known as a slipper house. The sole was not of solid leather. The outside was of leather, but the insole was of cardboard. Defendant. who made a long statement, said he had landed the shoe in good faith, thinking it was all leather. The magistrate said it appeared that defendant had done everything possible to insist on’ getting a shoo of all leather. It was the fault of the suppliers. At

tic same time the Act had been infringed. and a penalty would have to I_■ imposed. Defendant might recover it from the firm responsible for the job. He would he fined £2, with expenses £2 -fs.

An usual letter was received recently by a business man in Hawera, who was requested to imemdiately deliver a piano at a eounti'y address some 20 odd miles from the town. No stipulations were made concerning the quality, make or price of the piano required, 'll a substantial cheque was enclosed, the writer stating that the balance would he paid on delivery. Though the client was quite unknown to the business man he promptly delivered an instrument calculated to give satisfaction to the most exacting of buyers, i and received the balance payable, the transfer being made with an entire absence of the lengthy inquiries, diseusI sion and trials which usually take place print to such a purchase. The vendor ret erred to the event as quite unique in a lengthy experience of the trade, adding, however, that every precaution had been taken to ensure that his customer would have no cause to regret the rapidity with which the business h nl been transacted. Further price ruts at MeGruor’s great clearing side of summer stocks. Ladies’ white cotton vests. short sleeves and sleeveless, were 2s Gd, 3s Gd, Is Gd, now Is Gd, Is lid and 2s Gd. Ladies’ fancy striped and cheeked zephyrs, fancy voile, sponge cloth and foulard dresses, were 12s Od to 29s Gd, now (is lid. Ss lid and 12s Gd. Pay a visit early. AfcGruer’s the leading drapers, Hokitika and G re v moil t h.—Advt. 20 pairs all-wool colonial white blankets, dotila? lied size, usually 49s Gd, sale price 37s Gd a pair at Hallenstein Bros. Revell St.—Advt. Special lines to-day, men’s shirts 8s Gd, now 3s Gd ; men’s working hats 14s 6<l for 4s Gd : boys’ Colonial sports suits, excellent quality, 47s 6d, now 34s Od: boys' shirts less than half price 2s Od and 3s Gd each at McKay's great disposal sale.—Advt.