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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1924, Page 2

Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday night at 8.30. Reopening dance for boneii* of 11.5. A. building fund. Musiti by Mr A Lawn; specially prepared Hour. Admission Is.—Advt.

A children's Jngloside will lie held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday evening, Sept. 3rd, at 7.80 o’clock. All parents are requested to assist.— Advt.

Mr 11. Watkinson, late of the Arthur’s Pass tunnel works, where lie was employed as assistant engineer for the Public Works, is now promoted to Resident Engineer for Westland, and .succeeds to the position now vacated by Air J. 1). Gillies, who is retiring from the public semro.

A social and presentation tendered to Mr and Mrs 11. \V. handle, will he held in Turner's Hall, Stafford. on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. Music by Bonetti’s .la/./. Band. Admission Bs. Advt.

It is understood the Tourist Department lias issued authority for the expenditure of a £l,(od grant- for necessary improvements in and about the W.iiho Glacier. The works inelmlo im. proved tracks anil lints in the Glacier region, as well as a bath house adjacent to the but springs. The latter is to lie rented to Graham Bros., who will be in charge of its future maintenance.

First showing of Spring Millinery to-day. This season our models are better than ever and as usual our prices are the lowest possible.—Addison’s.—Advt.

Dr 11. (’liesson, formerly .Medical (bluer of Health in Christchurch, lias been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the North Auckland district, with headquarters at Auckland. The North Auckland Health District has been slightly extended by the inclusion of the Coromandel peninsula, which was formerly in tile Poverty Hay Health District.

A smart selection ol children s mil liucry and flowers is now showing a Mrs J. Floyd’s.— Advt.

The "Press”. Christchurch, of (Saturday says:- A camp ol ( liristclmroli Senators is being held this week-end to meet the Deputy-Camp Chief for New /calami. Scooter It. A. Seward, who is iu Christchurch on scout work. Mr Seward will instruct scouters |neseiit, and give them general information in regard to the Gillwcll course of instruction. It is o.\]ecied that about twelve scouters will be in camp, which is being held in the New Brighton Domain.

An important change is contemplated with regard to the South Westland mail .service as far as Wailni Gorge. Realising the growing importance o? the Southern district, and the increased tourist traffic, in euiinet tion with the new mail coutraits, the Post-master-General has intimated that alternative tenders will he called for a thrice-weekly mad service in summer, and a twice weekly mail service in the winter season. The improved service will he a great lioon to southern settlement , as well its a convenience to the increasing ninoher of travel hit’s visiting the South, A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced last night at 8.5 o'clock. It appeared like two shocks joined together and lasted several seconds, shaking gas chandeliers for some time alter.

The death took place in the Old People's Home. Wcstpnrt. on Thursday nf Mr John Sharp, a native ul Tipperary. Ireland. 75 years ui age. lie had I cen about Inangaliiia district for the past 59 years, following mining anil then tanning pursuits. For a

time lie was in the O'Uminnr lloiin then left some three years ago an returned to Reeiton. lie returned t Wsetport and entered the Old People Home, where lie remained until Ii death.

Smith Westland customers will lit pleased to learn that Mrs J. Llovt will visit the South district, in tin course of a few days with new son son’s mil liner v. frocks, etc.—Advt.

Appreciation of the somewhat pheiit meiial progress made by the Grey Hm pital Hoard last year lias been show iu a very practical way by the buart The nuinher of patients has increase by ICO per cent, ami the ° liospit: brought to sticli a stage that Mr ('. .A Allen, the Health Department’s arelil teet. described it recentlv as the inns Up-to-date small hospital in the Dnniii inn. The board members attribute tli increase in the number of patients, es peeially tile outpatients, to rlie efii eient. control of the medical superin teiuient (Dr J. ]•'. (’. Moore), and hi salary has been increased from C7C!) ti 91000 per annum.

Tin* (loath took phioo at the Old People's Homo. Wostport. on Thursday of .Mr William lion hit tom. known widely undor the .sobriquet of “Hilly tin* Chief.” Deceased, who was 9years of age. was horn at Manoheste: in 18110. and joined the Third I.igli Dragoon Onards in IS’-KJ. lie servei in the West Indies, the Crimea, it litirmalt in I Soli, and then in India In January. 180-1. lie arrived in Auckland. and served in the Maori War. In lSliti ho received his discharge, am went to Hokitika, and from there followed the West C last e.. rushes, and at l.vell, going t'i Kara men in ISOS. He had been in the Old People's Home since the end of last month. It is understood tlie main highway road in Westland County from Toromakau river to Tl-oss will pass under the control of the Public Works Department from Monday next. Of late the control of-the road lias been in the hands of the West-land County Council, while other portions of the main highway in Westland, notably from Otira ("large to Kiimara. and I from "Ross south, have been in charge of the Public AVorks stall'. The new arrangement is to avoid the dual control. but the local body will Is 1 called on for an annaiil contribution towards the upkeep of the section which is being taken over from it. The new arrangement will assist the local body also to concentrate more on the district roads which are the feeders of the arterial highway, and no less important than the latter in tlie matter of heavy traffic. With the assistance of the revenue from motor taxation the -local body is now able to give greater attention to the district roads

Motorists: Radiator Leaks quickly and permanently stopped with “Radoreno.” Only few minutes’ ojieration and no dogging of circulation or damage to engine. Two sizes, 3s 9d and 10s fid post paid. R. P. M. Manning and Co., d Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

As a protection against coughs and colds “XAZOL” lias no equal. One dose a day keeps colds away. Can bo taken anywhere, 09 doses Is Bd,

Airs Jacobs of the “Lucille,” Revoll St. announces the arrival of all the latest spring millinery and frocks, and invites inspection.—Advt. Since the announcement that the Central factory will be purchasing pigs during the coming season, a brisk buying of breeding sows lias commenced. Prices have advanced as there appears to be quite a shortage. A meeting of the committee of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will be belli in the County Chambers at 7.31) p.m. on Tuesday. Sept. Bml.—Advt. A social dance will be held in the Koiterangi Public Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, in aid of the piano fund. Admission, gentlemen 8s lid, ladies Is or a plate.—A. J. Shannon, Secretary. —Advt.

The gate takings at Napier last Saturday week on the occasion ol the Ranfurly Shield match. Auckland v. Hawke's Bay. were £ll-11. The number of people who paid lor admission was 10. At it). Both figures are a record for Hawke’s Bay.

Alembers of the Kukatahi Football Club team to play llarihari for the Breeze Shield on Saturday next, who are unable to make the journey, are ro-quet-tod to notify the Secretary by Wednesday night. The cars will leave Kokatalii on Saturday at !) a.in.— Advt. It is reported efforts are being made to give a display of League toot-ball here in alxiut a fortnight's time when it is hoped Blackball juniors will bo pitted against a picked Coast team So far olforts to establish the League code here have been unavailing, out it is now considered, the prospects tiro more promising. The Blackball juniors are a crack team and are expected to give a fine exposition of tile League game.

We have already received quite a large .shipment of new Spring Goods ill our dress, department. The latest in Hornf voiles and novelty crimps are well worth inspection.—Addison's.— Advt.

Preparations are now being made nil the local Howling Club’s green to put ii in good order for the coming season. The green lias been scythed over, and top-dressing is in progress, there being every indication that a lino playing area will be available when the season opens on tile first Saturday ill October. .Messrs W. AlcKa\ and Son are now making a delight fill display of. new spring models. Ladies are invited to inspect the very beautiful fashions now showing.—Advt. The Soldiers' Hall will be out of the painters’ hands to-morrow, and the renovated building will bo reopened to the | üblie with a social dance in the evening. The internal -appearance of the building lias been enhanced greatly, and it should lie in more popular use lban ever. It is hoped to start <» the completion of the front of the building at no distant date now. Some irresponsible using gelignite anil powder blew up the outbuildings of tile two hotels at Setldoiivilli' recently. The report of the explosion was heard for a considerable distance, causing consternation amongst the residents. Il is reported that Constable Camjailnlo lias succeeded ill bringing the culprit to book. Whitebait Netting. -Host of the fishermen will remember our excellent quality and value in above last season. This year we have the same quality, hut slightly smaller niesli and therefore more suitable for local requirements. Our values are right. Addison's. -Advt. Official advice Ini' been received from tlie Otago Rugby I nioii that the Otago representative Rugby team will

vis'; the Const this month, when unit dies will he played amunsl Ihiller 11 nil Orey representative tennis. It is expected tlint the tenin will nrrive oil the Const in the third week nl' Scptemher. On J-'iiihu errninj; ■' mntor-c.ir e;ui”|it tire nenr Kninm and "ns sm'loitslv dnmneed. The enr "ns I lie property of .Mr 'loin Oilnier. of Ulneklinll. to which township it wits proceedin'' when tln> mishn|i occurred. All the pints, exceptiue the ironwork, were completely destroyed. I here have been <|tiite n liuniher of similar mishaps in the stitne loenlity dnritut the past two yenr«. Another of the West Const pioneers. Mr llitj'h Citteiis. passed away on I* riday eveiiino at the Oreynioiith Old People's |lonic, alter liavin" heen for some time an inmate. Hi l formerly resided in the Kotuktl district, where lie was well respected, lie was a Manxman hy hirtli and had reached the ripe a tue of S) years. Mrs .1. I.lovd announces the arrival of spline millinery and frocks. This shipment has the advaiitatte of heinji fresh from the home and city markets and is a very special selection, so customers would do well to make an early inspection.—Advt. The annual report of the (Jreymoiith Trot tine Cluh states that the ordinary revenue for the year showed an increase over the preceding year of L'2017, despite a wet day last Christmas. A very larm* amount of money lieitte spent in Creymoutli and the surrouinline distriel, makes it possible reasonably to anticipate a further increase. The committee is takine steps to ensure an increase in tile receipts hy makiiie increased charm's at the mites, and a motion will he moved at the annual nicotine that members’ subscriptions he increased to Since the last nicotine the members’ stand has heen practically completed, and, althoueh the cost is considerably ereater than was estimated, a stand

equal fo anything oi its size ill the Dominion will lit* provided. Famous Is sale at MeOrtter's, Iloltitika and (ireymotilh two days only Saturday and .Monday, Aug. HO and Sept. Ist. Volt can Imy more for a shilling now than a shilling ever bought before. A few shillings will go a long way at I hi- great sale of unbeatable bargains. Doors open at !)..‘lo.—Advt. The new spring and summer millin,‘ry showing at Schroder's, comprise die latest models in imported trimmed uillinerv and ready-to-wears. \our jresence will be valued and in the noontime we ask your acceptance of mr appreciation tor ~a < t tavours. —- tdvt. That slecp-sDoiling cough can ho topped hy “XAZOL.” Take some Imps on sugar. Penetrating and soothng. On drops Is Gd.