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Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1924, Page 2

Mr and Mrs E. Groweolt insert a. note of thanks in this Issue. White all wool colonial double bed blankets to clear at 3Gs Gd only, at llallelistein Bros., Revel! St.—Advt. The annual meeting of the Meet Coast Bowling Association arranged for Thursday next has been postponed till me following evening, Friday. Mr D. J. Evans, County Clerk, who has been to Wellington attending the Racing Conferences returns to Hokitika this evening. Woollies at gift prices at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale. Ladies’ costumes 27s Gd. knitted dresses 14s Gd. cardigans and juinpcrsmt 7s lid. Get in early.—Advt. The concert and ball in the Public Hall, Kokatahi takes place as announced on Friday evening next. A complete musical piogramine has liooii arranged for the concert, and for the ball, patrons will find their comfort has been capably attended to. The Bishop of Christchurch proposes visiting South ‘Westland during his present visit. He goes to Ross on Wednesday, thence travelling as far as u'ailio Gorge, returning to Hokitika on Monday next on his way hack to Christchurch.

Best quality sheetings, 80in. usually 4s Gd, now .'is 3d, 45in. usually 3, s 3d now 2s 3d jk* r yard at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

William Webster, sheep dealer, residing in Leeston township, was found dead in bed early on Saturday morning. Deceased was a single mail, aged years. He was in his uscial good health on Friday, but is said to have suffered from heart trouble.

The Anniversary Ball to commemorate the opening of the Kuniara .Memorial Hall, will take place on Friday, August Ist. 1924.—Advt. Uegistration of the following new company is announced in the ’‘Mercantile Gazette."— Omoto Sawmill Co. Ltd. Regd. as a private company, .lime 2dtn. 1921. Capital £4OOO, into 4(KXI shares of £1 each. Subscribers: Creymouth—[). A. Anderson, G. Anderson, F. Faulkner, and J. Faulkner, 1000 shares each. Objects: Sawmillers and timber merchants.

Contracting an illness while on duty at the Grey Hospital about ten days ago, Xur.se Kathleen Blair, died there yesterday afternoon, aged 19 years. Deceased came to Greymouth less than a month ago from Picton. where she had put in one year of her training as a nurse. Her intention wa= to continue her training at the Grey Hospital. She was- the daughter of Mr Adam Blair, of Patara. and leaves a number of brothers and sisters in various parts of Xow Zealand, including Sister Blair of the Reefton Hospital.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label hi sky. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth. sole distributors. —Advt. Sawmilling Machinery: Bush Locomotives, Steam Saw Feeds, Steam Cross Cut Saws, Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks etc. from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, representing A. and G. Price, Ltd., Thames. —Advt.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £lls in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £9O. —Mark Sprot apt? Cm, Ltd,, Gfey-mouth--—Advt.

Boys’ all wool colonial grey jerseys, sizes 22in. 28in. to clear at os lid each at Hallenstein’s. Revell St.—Advt.

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

Youths’ long trousers, sports suits in greys, browns and dark tweeds, fit youths 14 to 19 years to clear at 05s at Hallenstein’s Bevcll St.—Advt.

The splendid display in Wilton. Axminster. and Eastern "Wilton carpets, hearthrugs, runners at Harleys. Complete House Furnishers. •Oroymouth. has aroused considerable interest. AH orders are freight paid to Hokitika. At Takaka on Wednesday (9th) the Golden lhiy-Mot ucka representatives holders of the Seddon Shield, defeated the Bush Union hv HI points to nil. Holvrake, oil the wing, was well looked after by Pappo, but scored four tries. Clark was the outstanding forward on the ground. The Bay forwards training for the Shield match with the Coast are said to bo heavier and faster that the pack fielded by Bay against the Bush.

Mr C. S. Dalgliosh waited on the President (Mr Clayton) and A. Doig (Hon. Secretary) ol the Grey Valley Farmers’ Union ro the field day at the Waiinaunga experimental farm, and it was decided to erect a large marquee HO x 10 inside the main entrance to the farm. Mr Dalgliesli has made arrangements with regard to refreshments. which will he under the control of the Executive members and their wives. Everything will !>o done to make the outing as bright as. possible. Refreshments will he supplied on arrival of officials and visitors. Ihe field day takes place oil 24th. duly. Mr J. L. Bruce, superintendent of experimental farms, will give a practical address on i/roper ploughing methods, and Mr :T. Kerrigan. M.R.C.Y.S. will conduct a post-mortem and demonstration oil diseased stock.

Professor Shelley, speaking of education, at the dinner given to school committee l delegates in Timaru, said that tlfc present grading system for teachers was a farce; and it was essential that more power should he placed in the hands of those who were most directly interested in the education of the children—members of school committees and Mr I!. Mackuy said he would very much like to see Professor Shelley filling the position of Minister for Education in New Zealand. (Hear, hear).

A sequel to a recent shooting accident at Blackball, was the appearance at the Magistrate’s Court. Greymouth, yesterday of a hid named lionald Noilson, who was charged that on June oth.. at Blackball, being a person under the age of 10 years, he did use a .22 calibre ride. Seiiinr-Hergt. McCarthy said that Noilson took his brother’s pea rifle and went out shooting. accompanied hv another hoy. The ride was accidentally discharged mid Neilsou’s companion received a bullet in the groin. He had nnrrowlv escaped mortal injury, hut luckily there had been no permanently serious eon.se--qlienees. The Magistrate convicted defendant and ordered him to pay costs.

The Apprenticeship T\et. which was passed at the last session of Parliament, has been under very careful consideration. both by the Labour Department and by the industrial interests ever since. After the proposals contained in the Act had been fully discussed by employers and workcr> associations, representatives of both attended a sitting of the Arbitration Court in Wellington a short time ago, with a view to having the problem argued from every side, and ultimately to have an order drawn up through which the provisions of the Act would he applied and enforced. The court has since been considering this order, and it is now announced that it will he formally issued on August nth.

Sensational bargains in hoy's sports •suits, usually 49s (id. now 22s (id. best Petone. Men’s overalls 9s lid, denims now 0s lid. McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, James Hill charged William Kells, licensee of the Papayon Hotel at Boa with assault. The ease was not by any means one-sided, however, and Kells alleged that Hill’s conduct towards one of his daughters was the provocation given for the assault. Hill's face still bore traces of battering, and the assault was admitted. After hearing evidence the Magistrate said that- the assault wrs admitted by the defendant. The question was whether under the circumstances the case could he dealt with as trivial. If the reason given by defendant was correct there was no doubt that the plaintiff did not got Ills mil deserts. The evidence of Miss Kells was sufficient to show that her father had reason to commit an assault upon the informant had lie done so immediately lie had hoard about the incident. Kells stated that Ilill was on the night shift, and he did not see him until he met him at the bar. He then lost his temper and struck Hill, apparently pretty hard, as the marks were on his face still. Taking all the circumstances into consideration lie found that Kells committed an assault, hut Hill’s own action had brought the assault upon himself, and he had got off lightly with a black eye. Defendant would he convicted, with fine.

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 lie sold to make room for further shipments in towels, .sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. the leading drapers.—Advt.

Greatest money saving event in tho history of Hokitika. McKay’s Great Hei-oiistrm-tion Sale now going strong. Send for bargain lists.—Advt.

The true economy sale, McGruer's super sale of all winter goods commenced at 9 a.m. Friday, June 27th. hi 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 best choice. McGruer's, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.