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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1924, Page 2

See our splendid range of coloured wool, all colours, lOd skein. Addison s —Advt. The duly meeting of the Westland County Council will he hold on Tuesday next at the usual hour. A meeting of the Main Highways Council will be held at Greymouth on Friday evening next to go into the question of tire estimate of works for the year. The 11 .S.A. organisation will o] oil its monster bazaar and sale of work in aid of the Soldiers’ Hall building fund oil Tuesday night next. A ladies committee has been working up fur the event for some time which should he well attended by the public. The bazaar will he conducted on popular lines. Westport recently decided to conn. l in under the Fire Hoard's Act. and mi Friday last the first meeting of the nev.lv appointed Hoard was held, (apt. Curtis and Limit. MoKcndry being appointed Superintendent and Deputy Supt. respectively. Mr 'Greenwood chairman and Mr Taylor secretary. The new Hall Committee, tit Koiterangi. since election, ate leaving no stone unturned to improve the hall and bring it up-to-date it; every respect, ami contemplate a huge building scheme. To raise the lietcssaiy funds they propose to run rations entertainments of which it Jumble Sale, to be held on July 23rd. is the first. This should commend itself to the people of tile district as the hall is of community wide importance. Tne Mine Manager of the Scot la Prospecting and Development Syndicate, l.td.. I’eefton, reportetl for the neck ending Julio -I : —No o bevel Inis now reached a distance. ol 1112 l‘’et north of the noun shall, and the face of the drive has slid the same favourable appearance its reported la-t wed:. Theri> is now '_Tt Gin. width of quartz, and formation in the roof and Idn. in the Hoof. The quartz has a favourable appearance and the whole ot lIP* fniillation is highly mineralised.

Tin- Hokitika Branch nf tin* Returned Soldiers' Association by advertisement in this issue, thanks publicly all who have assisted in various ways t i promote t-lie .siieeess ot the Rraneh. and particularly in regard to the substantial help rendered in assisting with the Building Fund. At tb* meeting of members on Monday night there was a very grateful expression of appreciation for tin* general help extended so freely and practically to ensure the suecass of the. organisation lure.

To-morrow (Wednesday) evening all loads will lead lo the ICS.A. Hall where the Annual Ra.ll of (lie Kxeelsiol’ F.C. takes nlaee. It is anta-inaicd that to-morrow night’s big event will even surpass the huge success ol last year. A strong ladies’ committee have the supoer arrangements well in baud, while tin* Royal Orchestra under Mr A. I.awn will render all the latest in fox-trots, etc. During the evening a waltzing eomoetition will la* held for handsome trophies donated by Mrs I). Dowell. The price of admission will 1>“ double tickets Is. single 2s Oil.— Advt.

For some lime past the establishment of woollen mills in Southland has been under discussion, and lhe formation of a public company has been proposed. It is stated that gratifying offers of support have been forthcoming and that matters have now reached the stag:* that a provisional directorate has been appointed, and the propcetus has been prepared. A capital of 100,000 is proposed, and the qualification for the directorate will lie a holding of at least 500 shares. If the company l.ccomes an accomplished fact, it is probable that the mills will lie erected at Gore.

Ily ii recent ruling of Mr Justice Sim, Sumliiy schools hip held hi It subject tn rating purposes umlpr thp Muni(ijial ( oiporal ions Act, pi ntrary in tin* \ iew previously liplil llml they were imimiiip. A deputation of repi’e -pittativcs i.i churches which i induct Sunday schools will wait on tip Prime .Minin tP r tliis wppk -tales till- 11l urge that thp ai*t iip altered mi a> tn rjlipvp Sunday schools nf thp neee--ity In pay nilpi. Tl e notice was brought lipfnrp til ' mil ip.* n! t lt- Acting-Prime Minister (Sir l-'ia nci > Hell) hy t In? P.P.A. last November. and Sir Francis tlion iinlicatpcl his iiiipiiiinn nf prepaiinrr lcglisation tn rpninvp the anomaly.

At what pprinil nf the working day or week arc* iiipii must prune* tn sustain acpidplitsThis question pallet! forth a lirief dismission during the sitting of the Railway Hoard oi Inquiry whan Mr M. C'linnelly, in urging that the hours of shunters should he reduced to six linitrs, said that it was very exacting work, and it was well known that accidents were more frequent at the end of a shift when men were inure t.r less exhausted with their work. Mr .Justice Frazer: According to recent statistics collected in New Smith Wales accidents are most frequent at the beginning of the week, when the men resume on Monday morning. I - * that liecail.-e they have not had time to settle downf

Men and hoys' suits and overcoats at heavily reduced prices. Addison s.— Advt.

.Motorists: Hy using “Oil Dag” you secure easier starting, smoother running, increased power aml save nil and reduce wear, friction and carlionising. R. P. M. -Manning and Co., A Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

A cold in the head can be quickly relieved by "XAZOL.” No cold ts ,\’AZ(ii,-proof i EO (lose?. Is (id,

Millinery at practically half price for cash, avail yourself of this opportunity. Add i soil 1 s.—A dv t.

Messrs McKay, Sutherland. \ itiskie. Hausen and Patterson have been elected a school committee for the llari Mari district.

Mrs Jacobs, l’.cvell St. notifies the arrival of a number of imparted evening frocks of very choice ami varied designs of which inspection is invited. —Advt.

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

"When the American people get the taste of your butter ami lamb, laird only knows wliat your trade "ill be in that direction,” —Mr Gtmsaulus, American Consul in New Zealand.

.V meeting of the Ladies' Hockey Club takes p|a< <■ at Stows’ rooms this evening at 7 o'clock sharp. All members must attend. Business important. Advt.

The convert by the Convent pupils to be given in the Princess Theatre tomorrow evening is causing considerable interest. A capital programme will tie presented that 'will well illustrate the capabilities of the pupils, and it should prove very enjoyable and sucecessiul. A large number of tickets have iieeri disposed of ensuring a large audience.

Advice was received yesterday by the secretary of the West Coast Rugby Union that the Otago Rugby Union will be nimble this year io send a rep. team to the Coast, its previously proposed. Tile Golden Bay Rugby Union proposes that 11 io W.C.R.I .team play the Bays reps, for the Scddon Shield on Julv 2<>.

I i spite of the adverse weather conditions i.'fevailing last evening, a largo crowd attended the weekly euchre and dance tit St Mary’s Club. Over c’ghty players competed m ll.c euchre tournament, the winners being :—Ladies. Miss M. Roehford, Ist; Mrs McGitignn 2nd. Gents, Mr. I’. Kidd. Ist; and Mr if. Kearns inti. After supper dancing was indulged in until mid-night a good number being present. Ihe music was supplied by Mr A. Lawn, while Mr *l. McM.ahon carried out the duties of M.C.

There was a stir of excitement, tit Laitsdowne -Masterton) oil 1 httrsday evening when it became known that a patient attired in his pyjamas had escape! 1 from the hospital and was running around the suburb. The first knowklgc of anything unusual was the sight of the patient making up a street with a nurse in pursuit. 'I he aid of a passer-by was enlisted, and the escapee safely returned to custody at tlnhome. No sooner had this been done, however, than the patient made his second attempt, and despite the fleetness t.f lour nurses made good his escape, being at large till the aid of the police Wits requisitioned ami the restless one returned to it com 101 l a bio bed.

The Greymouth I’ire Brigade last, year had thirteen calls, three of which were false alarms. Ihe ino-l serious outbreaks were in the Mayfair. Hannah and Co., ami .las Ring (photographer). Twenty-live musters had been held including an inspection parade by Inspector Hugo, the average attendance was L. Repairs to the steam engine anti the erection of a boil tower had to be carried out. The value of the properties damaged "its C-11. 17(1, ami tlte damage done amounted to C'-Mstl. The value of the contents was C2I.S'JG and tlte damage to contents was L'li.OG'.h The loss to insurance companies was C -5. DID 10s.

Wo regret having to record the death of another old anti esteemed resident, of the district over a long period of years. Mr George Routhan of Goldshurough passing at"ay at the Westland Hospital this morning. The deceased was a native of Warkton, Englaml and 87 years, lie came to the West Coast in the early days and has been a resident ever since, following mining pursuits. Deceased lost his wife some live veins ago. He leaves ;t fa mil v of t"'o situs (Alt* William Rotttlinn of Gnli’.s borough ami Mr Joseph Routhan ol the North Island) and lire daughters (Mrs MtCartney of Masterion. Mrs O'Brien of l’aimorston North. Mrs Geo. I.iuklater of Hokitika. Miss Amy Routhan of Kketalmiui and Miss Molly Routlnm of Masterton). The relatives "ill have the .sympathy <>!' a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

All model and ready-to-wear Millinery now reduced to half price nt McKay's—V>s models now 27 sGd ; 10s Gd now 2ls GL G2s Gd now IGs (id. Felt and velour hats now all reduced to half price. McKay and Soil.— Advt.

Now that winter is on tis visit Schroder and Go. where you can got fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool nt most reasonable prices.—Advt.

Tliis will interest you. .lust opened another shipment of ladies’ millinery, coats in velour, fur coats, jumpers, warm underclothing, baby woollen comforts, eors**ts. dress and fancy goods. Come early and inspect this pleasing display. Our prices, are lower. McGruer's Spot Cash Stores, Hokitika and Greymonfli.—Advt. Two motor drivers have the opportunity of getting a nine guinea leather motor coat at four pounds ten shillings each—Get in early.—McKay and Son. —Advt. No cold is XAZOL-proof. And no cough and cold remedy is so economical as “XAZOL.” Kighteenpciiee buys ,| o ses—more than three a penny. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great IVppermint Cure.