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Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1924, Page 2

A reminder is given of the benefit ball in the Public Hall, Kanieri tonight. Capital arrangements have been made for the gathering.

On Thursday the mcmlior for Westland (Mr J. O’Hrien M.l\) introduced a Westland County deputation to tho Prime Minister. The Hons Michel and Grimmoiu! also attended.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade desire to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £1 Is from W. H. Shannon, in appreciation of their work at Wednesday night’s (iio.

Complaints have reached us of the very bad state of the road between tlie railway crossing. Smith Hokitika and tin l Borough .boundary towards Arthurstown. The County portion is stated to be in p wlecl order at present, having received attention in the last few days.

'Hie funeral of the late Miss Duff, took place yesterday afternoon and was followed by a large number of friends, includino the Chairman and Members of the Westland County Council. The Rev. .1. Jack conducted the service at the giaveside, on which were placed a large number of wreaths and Horul tributes.

While in Wellington this week. Mr Evans. County Clerk, waited on the Executive Officer of the Highways Board ami discussed matters of interest pertaining to the maintenance of the highways. The Board lias resolved not in pay for maintenance until June fit.li. on which date the roads were gazetted. The local bodies will have to bear the co-t of maintenance entirelv for the previous ten .weeks. The Board at its meeting at Wellington about tlie end of the month will consider the question of the Public Works’ Department carrying on maintenance of Kumnra to Ross road as previously, before the section was handed over to the local body. The Board will determine also the southern boundary of the main highway in Westland, which will extend most probably to the south side of the Waiho river. The next meeting of the Highways Board will be of special importance as the estimates for the year are to lie considered.

Schroder and Co. are showing the latest in winter models in millinery, coats and costumes; also evening frocks. These have been bought at very favourable terms for cash and must be sold to mnke room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, ilannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. the leading drapers.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint. Cura,

Harccurts’ Motors notify tlie general public that they have reduced the fares on ills* Hokitika-AA*Hiho service. — iAdvt.

The Anniversary Hall to commemorate the opening of the Kumara .Memorial Hall, will take place on Friday, August Ist. 1024.—Advt.

The utmost beauty in furniture upholstered is assured when secured at Harleys, the people’s House Furnishers. Greymouth. They offer Chesterfields from £0 17s lid to £lO and Divan Chairs from £1 10s. Note the address, when writing.

To-morrow Night! Soldiers' Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Kverybody assured of a good time. Good Hour. Best of music by Bonotti’s Jazz Band, which commences at 9 o’clock sharp.—Admission—Gentlemen Is 64; Ladies Is.—Advt.

Dr T. Haigli, who is visiting New Zealand this year as examiner for the Associated Hoard of the Loyal Academy and Royal College of Music, is a through passenger from San Francisco by the Maunganui for Sydney. He will return to New Zealand in August,

Woollies at gift prices at .McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale. Ladies’ costumes 27s (id. knitted dresses 14s Od. cardigans and jumpers at 7s lid. Ge* in early. —Advt.

The weekly It.S.A. euchre and dnnctt in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening drew alsnit the usual attendance. The prize winners were Mrs Turner and Mr Trcmbath the consolation prizes being secured by Mrs Mcl’iiigaii and Air Bain. After supper a short dance was held the music being supplied hv Mrs Cooper.

During the past day or two in Wei lington, it has been stated oil gone authority that one of the prohibitions members in the House of Representa lives would move presently for leave t< bring in a Bill providing that in tin event of a dissolution of I’arliamen and a general election, a licensing pul shall he taken. On Wednesday M L. M. Isitt gave notice to move for tin introduction of the Licensing Foil Ac Amendment Bill. This is no doiih the Hill referred to.

Sensational bargains in Imy’s sport suits, usually 49s (id. now 22s (id, lies l’etone. Men’s overalls 9s lid, denim now (is I Id. McKay’s Great Recoil si met ion Sale.—Advt.

A miner named George Watson, engaged at the Bliiekwater Mines, on Wednesday fell down a pass a distance of (ill feet, sustaining severe briii-e----and contusions lie was brought to Reefton Hospital for medical intention, and although much shaken, his injuries are comparatively light, considering the distance he fell. He is a recent arrival from Wailii. and previous to going to Waiiita, worked at Big Diver.

All alarm of lire was given on Tues day evening about A.lit) when an out break of lire was discovered al M Mathias’s. .Jeweller, Broadway, Reef ton. It had only a slight, hold wliei discovered, and willing hands with eo pious applications of water soon had i put out. The lire communicated witi the woodwork from the range, whirl had only been set in that day. ’1 In File Brigade wore ipiiekly on the scene hut their services were however, not re quired.

The R.AI.S. Maunganui. on her way to Wellingon when four days out from Ran Francisco had a portion of one of the blades of the port propeller strijsped. and the vessel’s speed was reduced slightly for the remainder of the voyage in consequence. The damaged prnpcllor, however, was not the main factor in regard to the Maunganui arriving at Wellington 21 hours later than schedule. Rhe was delayed at Itaratonga in loading her Iruit cargo, and left ahoirt 14 hours late. Iho only incident of note during the voyage was an addition to the list ol passengers. Mrs Kyle, a first-class traveller, gave birth to a female child.

Best quality sheetings. Stfin. usually 4s (id, Imw 3 s 3d, 47>in. usually 3 S 3d now 2s lid per yard at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale.- Advt.

The lion E. 11. Farrar. Minister for Labour. Industries, and Immigration in the New South Wales Government, who is returning home after convicting his work as Australian Commissioner at the British Empire Exhibition, said that while in Europe he visited the battlefields of France and inspected the cemeteries there. The War Graves Commission are doing very line work there, and it gave one the impression that those who had made the supreme sacrifices were not being neglected. On the grave there was a small headstone suitably designed, while the grass plots were well kept. “I was more than pleased with the work that was being done.” lie coneluded.

During recent years. tli<* chamois imported to New Zealand through tlie inllueliee of the late Emperor id Austria. Franz Josef, have increased in numbers in tile Hooker anil lasman Valleys, at Mount Cook, and now are often seen by climbers and by tourists, who visit the mountain huts. There is now evidence that they are spreading fo other parts, and have actually crossed the main divide. Writ inn to Wellington from Waiho Gorge on June 23th. Messrs Graham Bros. state: “It is interesting to note that during tlte season one chamois was seen on the slopes of Alt. Moltke. and later on the footprints of four more were seen on the Bird I(a line below the Aimer (!laeier. This is an indication that the chamois herd liberated at the Hermitage some years an** are spreadiun ami estnblishinn themselves over a wide aroit.” At tlie .Magistrates Court this morninn before .Messrs F. .McGregor and A. K. Benjamin, Justices, Arthur .Tames Wilmot was charned with ttsinn obscene lannuane in Uevell Street on Sunday last. Mr Murdoch appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty. Hefore the ease was opened Mr Murdoch apologised to the Bench for the non-appearance of the defendant on tlie previous day, which was due to his having forwarded a letter to counsel asking for their appearance on his behalf, hut the letter had failed to reach counsel (Mr Eleoek) until after the sitting of the Court yesterday the defendant having been engaged in a road contract at Koiterangi, and his non-attendance was not due to any disrespect of the Court. Sorgt King outlined ilie charge, and evidence was given for the prosecution by B. Dowell, (tray and Constable llaiidall and for the defence by defendant and J. Morgan jnnr. At this stage on the suggestion of counsel, the lloucli decided to amend the charge to one of using insulting language in a public place, and to tin’s defendant pleaded guilty. A conviction was recorded on this charge and a fine of i‘l with costs L‘-t Os Gd was inflicted.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers ‘‘strike a true note” and ask for Bolls’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. ‘‘Boll’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth, sole distributors.—Advt.

Ford Owners: Save annoyance, save work, save time, save money by using "King” Automatic Oilers. Ensure more power, speed, smoother running mid reduce cost of engine repairs. R. ]’. At. .Manning and C'o., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

The true economy sale, McOruer’s super sale of all winter goods commenced at 9 a.in. Friday, .Tune 27th. In every department our winter stocks have been marked down to zero—they can't go lower—here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for host choice. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Notwithstanding the frantic efforts of numerous imitators, our factory lias to continue at top speed to cojk* with the ever-increasing demand. (The manufacturers of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help).—Advt. For Influenza, take

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cura,

Mrs O’Connnr and family of the Southland Hotel insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Greatest money saving event in the history ol Hokitika. McKay's Great Reconstruction Sale now going strong. Send lor bargain lists.—Advt.

Owing to the absence of several Councillors from town the u-ual meeting of the Borough Council this evening will not he held.

AY. 11. Stopforth’s change of advt. should ho read with interest. The usual superior quality is still maintained and the keen cash sale prices should appeal to all men.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade desire to acknowledge with thanks a donation of live (guineas from Mrs O'Connor of the Southland Hotel, in appreciation of the services rendered at the recent fire.

The following will he I lie order of masses and services in St. Alary's Parish on Sunday, July ll’.th :—Hokitika. 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Kokatahi 10

Archbishop Juluis arrives to-nior-row afternoon mi his annual visit to the Cna»i. On Sunday the Archbishop goes to Kumara in the morning and will hold a Confirmation service at Stafford in the afternoon at 3 o’clock. In the evening there will he a Confirmation service at All Saints Church at 7 o’clock.

Evidence of the keen interest in tho first appearance of the 1924 All Blacks was afforded on Saturday by many inquiries as to tho difference of time between Sydney and AYolliiigton. Many of these inquiries were made of the Director of the Meteorological Office (Air I). C. Bales). AVellington being east of Sydney, lie points out, the sun rises earlier here, and AA'ellington time is ahead of that of Sydney. Every degree of longitude means four minutes, and the number of degrees between Sydney and AVellington represents an hour and a half. Therefore, in the event of the final whistle of a match in Sydney sounding at A p.m. news of the result could not he received in A\ ellington until after 6.20 p.m. New Zealand time.

Fleecy Underwear (in the best English makes) underpants and singlets As 9d; all wool underpants and singlets 0- lid and 7s lid: (leery all wool nmfl--1 r.s As (id; others 7s Gd to 12s Gd at AY. 11. Stopforth’s, Re veil St.—Advt.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in geo 1 going order, £llo in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £PQ. Marl; Sprot am 1 Co., Ltd., Groyniouth. —Advt

Leaky .Radiators permanently repaired by “Rndorene” in a few minutes without interfering with any other parts of circulation, "'ill also repair cracked cylinders. It. I*. AL Manning and Co., •> Bedford Row. (’hristeluireh. —Advt.