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Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1924, Page 2

A grand ball will be held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on .Monday next in aid of the hall funds.

Low lines of winter coins, knickers and vests now showing at Mrs J. Lloyd’s, who at the same time directs the public’s attention to her change of advertisement.

Mr J. Hewer, the well-known settler of the Inter-Wanganui district, is an inmate of the Westland hospital for the time being, hut is making excellent progress. During his temporary absence from the south his business will be conducted by -Mr Sutherland.

The new millinery possesses infinite charm. The styles are most varied, while the colours are well in keeping with the season’s demands. "Becoming” is the word that qualifies these fashions. You are cordially invited to our opening display on Saturday, March 20th, and following days. MeCruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

A meeting of the Exhibition Executive Committee will he held at tiie County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock tomorrow evening when a piovisional balance sheet coveting 'the Exhibition transactions will be placed before the mectiim for consideration. Later a meeting of the guarantors will be convened to deal with the final settlement of file accounts when the complete statement is available.

An accident happened on the Buller Hoad at the place known ns Yorkley’s Creek, near Cronadun on Monday, to Messrs E. A. O’Brien and AY. J. Simmers. They were proceeding on a motor bicycle and side car, Mr O'Brien riding the bicycle, when the forks ol the machine collapsed. Both were precipitated oil the machine. Mr O’Brien struck the lamp of the bicycle with bis forehead, tearing it severed as well as his face, while Simmers was thrown out with great force. Both the men were in a had way for a time, and wore later brought into Hcefton by Mr J. Mitchell in his motor car.

A serious accident happened to a 11 year-old girl named Perry at Inangahua Landing on Monday. The child was sent with her father’s luncheon to the mill, and after seeing the child out of the mill, the father returned to his work. A few minutes later screams wore heard, and the child was found with her hands lixed in the pulleys in the ropeway. H is surmised that the child caught, hold of the ropeway, and was drawn into the pulleys. She whs brought by motor to Reefton, where she was attenedd by Dr Scott. Three fingers of Hie left hand were found to be mantled, and those were removed, as well as the middle linger on the right hand.

“Greymouth, the place where tlioy make a botch potcli oi everythin';, a town that is becoming a laughing stock to the Dominion. Why, the very name of Greymouth suggests everything is topsy-turvy and bungled, and tin' rest of us must bear the stigma. It is time the intelligent people of the West. Coast stepped out and made an attempt to kill the bad name übieli the Coast has through the prevalence of this sort of thing!” No, this is not Julian Grande in “ALiwhera Tie-Visit-ed” ; it is a colouiTul passage from the finale of the speech given bv Mr C. Hall, Chairman of the meeting held at Hotomami on Monday evening to protest against the policy of the Grey Power Board.—Grey Star.

"Every time mention is made of a steam plant,” declared Mr .1. O’Brien, M.P., at the meeting of Itotomanu ratepayers bold on Monday evening to protest against the Grey Power Board’s selection of a steam generating scheme instead ol hydro, ‘ I think „f that awful affair in Omoto from which Greymouth gets its water.

“What sort of water?” interjected Mr J. Baly, a brother of Mr O’Brien’s colleague on the M ater works Committee of the Greymouth Borough Council. “Well, ] don’t know,” replied Mr O’Brien, dejectedly, “but I’ve got to drink it. The annoying part is that they could have had a gravitation scheme for £15,000 but it was turned down in favour of that wretched plant. The sooner it falls to pieces the better.”

“The biggest joke ever played on the people of the Vest Coast,” was the manner in which Mr J. O’Brien. AJ.'P., described the report in which Mr J. S. Langford, the engineer engaged by the Grey District Power Board to investigate sources of power, recommended the rejection of the Arnold River scheme, upon which lie had previously reported favourably, in favour of a steam plant. Mr O’Brien was speaking at a well-attended and enthusiastic meeting of ratepayers in the Botomauu district, held at tho Hotomami schoolroom on Monday evening to protest against the rejection of a hydro-scheme for steam-gen-erated power. He added that in the light of later knowledge ho bad to apologise for having taken part in tho campaign promoted by the Power Board prior to the launching of the poll to raise £BO,OOO for tho introduction of electricity to the district.

20 only I.adier, woollen knitted frocks mole, fawn, blue, grey, white, putty etc., shades. Special bargain price for one week 20s lid at McKay s, Tho. Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Just arrived:—Large consignment of choice dessert and cooking apples, Cox’s Orange, Jonathans, Munro’s etc. Lowest prices. AT. Houston and Co.—Advt.

Just landed, a large consignment of pearmains rtul other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, ALichel & Co., Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 60 drops Is 6d.

The Canterbury Education Board notifies the constitution of a new school district, Upper Ivoiterangi, and the division of wards.

A fancy dress ball in aid of the Ruatapu Football Club will be held in the Albert Hall. Ruatapu on Friday. April 11th.—CL Inglis. See.—Advt. In apologising to the President of the Beautifying Association for unavoidable attendance at last night’s meeting, Air T ,\V. Duff wrote expressing appreciation of the good work done and stated .Messrs Oliver and Duff were forwarding £1 Is as a donation. The Alfa Laval Separator is known by the wise farmer as the host oil the market. Jf you want the test, reliable and durable, make up your mind for an Alfa. Harley’s. Greymouth, will supply you for cash or on easy terms. Write for particulars.

A long night dance will be held in Albert Hall. Ruatapu in aid of the Ruatapu Football Club on Friday evening. March 23th. Double ticket 2s (id, gents Is Gd, ladies Is.—Advt.

Air Henry AYise, who for -10 years has resided at Christchurch, died at his residence (here yesterday. Deceased, who had been ailing for some time, was 73 years of age. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and six sons, one of the latter being Air Fred AA'iso, manager for Skelton, Erostick and Co. at Greyniouth.

Air A. W. Yarrall has recently completed an up-to-date gramophone room for the convenience of patrons who can now hear the latest records in comfort without being disturbed, by the noise of passing street traffic. Patrons are invited to call and hear the latest stock of new records just to hand. The new innovation will he greatly appreciated.

.lust to remind you that all the best local artists are performing at the Princess Theatre in connection with tiie Irish National Concert to he given this evening. Especially good items are to be rendered —don’t miss this opportunity of a rare night’s enjoyment. The Municipal Band have kindle given their services and will render a suitable programme prior to tlio opening of the concert.

At St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Greymouth, yesterday morning, the marriage took place of Aliss Alary Ann Aloore, daughter of Air and Airs Robert Aloore, of Cobden, to the Rev John Common, Atethodist Alinister at Te Puke, North island. The bride was attended as bridesmaid by Aliss Rubina Aloore, and the duties of best man were carried out by Air Thomas Common, of Enfield, Otago. Rev B. J. James officiated. Tiie wedding breakfast was held and the usual toasts honoured at Marker's Tea Rooms. Rev and Airs Common left by the Christchurch express on their honeymoon.

The town mein hers of the Westland Con illy Council met yesterday alternoon to deal with tenders, file tenders received lor 1” chains of Kumara Junetion-Kapitea road were:—l-ergu-son and Inglis £lO4 (accepted); L. Kelly £s':j. For Wall road, Koiterangi, there were not any tenders. It was resolved to consult Overseer Alillner with regard to doing the forming and draining by day labour, and to call tenders tor tiie metalline; at s-> much per yard. Some administrative matters were brought before the Committee, and it was resolved to refer same to the Council for consideration on the Ktli. prox.

Ladies new winter coats with lur collars, astraclian collars and braided, 2d only in nigger, mole, fawn, electric and navy. Special bargain price G'Js Gd at McKay’s, the Lending Drapers.—Advt. Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them.