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Hokitika Guardian, 29 February 1924, Page 2

The programme for the Swimming Carnival to be held at the Baths next Tuesday evening lias been arranged and comprises a varied number of events copies of which may be seen at the Baths or at Mr A. H. Lawn’s., tobacconist shop, Itevell St. Adw. The Supreme Court sittings is set down for Wednesday. sth. March, there is no criminal business set down, 'i Ik business includes the suit. M. <L .Mcllroy of Christchurch v William Morgan of Greenstone, a claim for £359 2s Gd on a bill of sale, and a motion by Neil L. Nicholson for an order quashing the Westland County Council motor and heavy traffic bye-law.

Newman's motor cars will leave tlic garage to-night at 3.15 p.ui. for the Kaniori leap year dance.

It lias been decided to liold the Scouts' and Cubs' sale of produce in the shop next to Mr ,J. .1, Breeze, bootmaker, to-morjoiv. instead of the locale announced yesterday.

The world’s grain train record was broken the other day, when a string of waggons a mile in length arrived at Bogina, Saskatchewan, battled by one of the largest locomotives in the world. It comprised 125 waggons, loaded with 150,000 bushels of wheat. This weighed .55(1(1 tons, and the wnggolls accounted for 2330 tons, so that the total load of the engine was nearly 3000 tons. The grain was part of Canada’s record crop of 170,000,000 bushels. Might purebred canaries, -said to he valued at £26 each, were stolen from the Federal Line steamer Hertford at Central Wharf at Auckland last week. The birds are a special breed, and wore imported by a man in Dunedin. They were brought: out as cargo. It is mu known how the birds were spirited oh the shin, Inn the cage wits found Moating later in the harbour. The police are trying to trace the birds which were all ringed on the leg. .)tN! landed, a large consignment of peannains and other varieties of choice apples. —Paterson, Michel A" Co., Ltd. ’l’hone No. 2.—Advt.

Obedience to his mother's order that he should return home on a certain night prevented a hoy competitor takthe solo competition at the hand coning part in the solo competition at the hand contest at Palmerston X. The lad, F. Monte, had journeyed all the way front Stratford to participate in the competition and lie drew the 3th position in the order of play. I'nfortunittelv. it was time for him to depart by the Irani on his return home before his ttini came round to play. and. bil--1 disappointed, he ieit the hall lor the station. The supervisor. Mr .7. limiter, anil the other officials were not aware of the actual position until it was too late to rearrange the players so that Horne could compete. Mr limiter told a reporter that the ollicials hud offered to pay the lad’s expenses if lie would stop behind, hut he Wits determined to obey his mother and left by the Now Plymouth train. “I just want to point, out,” said Mr Hunter.

“that the hoy litis gained more by obeying his mother than if he had stayed behind and won the medal. If everybody respected their parents like this hoy does it would he a very line thing iniled.”

The reed loom furniture show n by Harley’s Ltd. at the f!roylimittlt Show wtts one of the on-standing exhibits. It will last a life-time, is light, strong and serviceable, and is splendd lor the sitting-room. liedroom or vetamlah. II is finished in cream and grey and is wonderful value at the prices. fall particulars on rci]uest to Harleys, I louse Furnishers, Greymouth.-—Advt.

A .social evening was held m 31 John's Anglican Parish Hall, l.eeston on Monday evening to farewell the vicar, the Bev. Dr llollowav. There was it large and representative gathering front all parts of the parish. Ihc senior churchwarden. Dr P>. \ olckiiuin. expressed salislttclioit at the splendid attendance, and rclerred to the guest’s intellectual attainments, and to his qualification for the position he was about 'to occupy. H" 1,...],;,1f of the l.eeston. Brookside and Ifu ill parishioners he presented the vicar with a purse of notes, in recognition of his work, and as a mark of his people's aUTciic.u fur him. He wished hint and Mrs Holloway happiness and prosperity in their future home. In responding, Dr Holloway said he wits pleased to see such a large and representative attendance. lie and Airs Holloway had made rpiite a niiniIser of friends during their tun years' s tav in l.eeston. and were always grateful to them for assistance offered. He hoped that, similar loyalty and support would he extended to his successor, the Bev Uphill. It was understood that he would purchase a dinner service with the money given him, which would he a constant romindei to him and Mrs Holloway of the happy period ihcv had spent in l.eeston. He had always had a desire to take tip university work, hut was reluctant to abandon the profession for which he had at first studied in order to do this. However, encouraged by a large number of friends, he lmd applied tor and accepted, a university position. The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note" and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Lab 'MYliiskv. They know the goods. ‘‘Bell's” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and C'o. Ltd.. (Irovinoul h. sole distributor* Advt. At the quarterly meeting ot the Canterbury Progress League held at Christchurch on Wednesday. Mr It • K. .McAlpiiie (president) tins in the .-hair, and l.l.cic was tro-.nl attendance of local body delegates. Ihe President, in tin- course of a briei address, referred to the completion of the Otira Tunnel. I lie credit for the completion belonged to tin 1 Government, hut the League had spurred the (*overnmciit on. They had to give the Government, credit for taking inc spurring in the best possible spirit'. The League had t<i use its hast endeavours to alter the freight, schedule, so that the railways could get their fair share of traffic through the tunnel. Rates on fanning produce were reasonable, but the steamers could compete successfully in regard to merchandise. The electrification of the line between Springfield and Jackson's was a work urgently required. He then touched upon the League’s publicity campaign. Two booklets were being published for distribution at ihc 'British Umpire Exhibiton. Every day letters were being received from all parts of the world as a result of the League’s publicity campaign. The Bailway Committee had done very valuable work in conjunction with the railway executive officers. In conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, the League had endeavoured to find a solution of hydro-electricity problems. He eulogised the report brought down by the Chamber on hydro-elec.trieity matters. It was vital to Canterbury and Christchurch particularly that cheap electrical powers should he available. I here were no insurmountable difficulties in regard to port communication if they all pulled together, he continued. As a result of the League’s communications with the Government, the league had got. £120,000 knocked off the telephone increases, and of that sum £15.000 or £16.000 affected Canterbury. Fire Protection: Insial “Lnderwriter’s Fire Extinguisher.” Always ready for action. Throws stream smothering liquid JO to 50 ft, Carries rebate for fire insurance premiums. R. F. MManning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch. —Advt.

Sale of Men’s Shirts!—Not an accumulation of old stock, but a genuine sale of the very latest and best shirts on the market. Inspection invited. \V H. Stopforth. Kevell Street. —Advt.

The tendency in the clothing: end dreperv trade, is for prices to be incioasing, rather than to become easier. Yet Schroder and Co., are making drastic reduction in Men’s sox 2s 9d, reduced to 2s 3d. Is M a pair to Is Gd, 2s pair reduced to Is 9d. Men s linen collars to 9d and Is each. Tweed trousers reduced from 19s Gd per pair to 14s Gd: Box Suits, size G. reduced from £7 10s to £5 155., at Schroder's big gale.—Advt.

Included in the musical programme at McLean's Pictures touiight the following will he rendered 1 by the Orchestra: —Overture “Rhinefels” lit. Gruonwald) ; sdci tion on “Haydn Woods' Popular Songs” : overture In Poet and Peasant (Suppe); selection “Maid of the East" (W. Neale): overture t.i “Cavelleria Rustic-ami” (Alasegnni). A young lad named Oscar ('aider, a son of Mr ami Mrs \\ . t ablet'. Fox St. C'obden, sustained serious injury to Ins left band through getting it caught in some machinery in the Creyinouth Foundry. It appears that the lad was sent to the foundry on a message by bis father, where by some misadventure. lie met with the accident. He was removed to the hospital where it, was found necessary tn amputate two of his lingers, lie is now progressing favourably. At .Addington Stock Sales cm AA ednesday, lambs sold included the following:—For a West Coast client II at 30s 2d; W. C. Alirlin (West Coast). 136 at 21s io 33s Kill: T. Jackson (Jackson's). 73 at 26s lid to 33s lOd: A. C. (.'uuningliam (.J at-k.-nn's). 12i at sS,I to 33s 6il: IL Adam —>n i Malania), S 3 at 27.- Rill to 32- oil: W. Adamson ( Wain run ). 170 at -is (id to 32s Id-, I!. A. IL'iivotiit (Koiterangi). 25!i ;ii p|- 6,1 to 20s; VI. Adamson < Illinium). 70 at. 21s Id to 28s fid: Gibbs' Bros. (Look’s River. Westland) 181 at 21- to 28s Id: Gibbs Bros. (Westland) 51 at 25s Id to 28s. tlnnc opposed to Sunday football, whti'h has become well established in the f!rev district, are stated tn he organising their forces this year with a view to its abolition. At the civic farewell to Inspector Mathieson at Creymouth on M odne-day. hi- suci 0.--sor. Inspector Fccles, made it chair that he was not unfavourable to the playing of football on Sundays. “The miners,” lie said, “work away from sunlight for six days of the week, and if they want to spend their Sundavs in sport, why shouldn’t they? I would ' he the last to urge that they he denied this pleasure.”

Amongst tile measures which are to ho submitted to Parliament during the coming session will ho a Laud Bill, which will he a consolidation of the existing laws. The necessity for consolidation has been recognised for some time. and. would probably lime been attempted last session only there was insufficient time to deal with the -.object. it. is the intention "f the Minister of Lauds (the lion, lb 11. Guthrie) to bring down a consolidating Bill during the coming session, and the Under-Secretary of Lands and his chief executive oll'icer-. associated with the Law Draftsman, are at pre-

sent- in cunlTrciice in connection with the matter.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in gpoil going order, £lls in (i rev moil tA. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £po, Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Gr<\vmouth.—Advt.

A Wellington message stales that steps arc being taken to establish luncheon rooms tor the public solvents in the Government Buildings. It is understood flint the Accommodation Board lias a suitable room in view, and has instructed a start to he made with the work. No doubt, the enteiprise will at the outset he on a modest scale, hut There are immense poss.ihilites. It will he the duty of a strong committee of officers to run the rooms tn the advantage of all corned. Ii is very pleasing to find that the (ioverninent realises its responsible it's ••• this direction, reeogni—jug that facilities such as these, ami improvements in condition- gonoin!!,) will make for more coiitented employees. and thus ensure heller service.

A!, iiorisfs : Use “Oil Dag” ami secure increased compression, less Irietion, less carbon deposit, less heat, smoother and quieter tunning with less lubricant and petrol. 11. I*. Al. .Mailing and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Cliristejuifcli.—Advt. Great Half-Price Sale—Thursday, Friday am! Saturday. Final days of McKay's Great Summer Sale. Further big ;ediictitii::, in all Departments, Exceptional coperdimity to buy economical I v at half and less than half-price. Sale ends on Saturday .March Ist. \\ . AlclCav and Son. the Lending Drapers. —Advt,

In response to many requests being made, (Hasson and Co. ol Christchurch advise that their representative will he at Duncan’s Sample Rooms, Hokitika from Kobniary 28th., to Alarch Bth.. with a wonderful range ol women’s itiuLs. men's and Isjys' wear. A woman’s mat can he bought tor 27s fid. with a tremendous range in velours at other price- n|> to 10 guineas. You will never have another opportunity this season to select from such a range, or to buy so advantageously. Aon save all a shops profit by buying direct, and get- styles that have been made by Glasson s exclusivrl v. Suvcnil Itumlrotl pn items of tweeds and worsteds arc being shown from which men may select their new season's suit at (o'- Gd to £S Bs. There is nothing in the trade like the value. All-wool ready io wear suits may he had at 42s (id. lays’ suits, hoys’ overcoats, men’s overcoats afc prices that mean pound- in pocket to till purchaser.:. February 28th. to March 9th. at Duncan's Sample Rooms, at rear of Benton’s, opposite Public Library. Advt.