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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1924, Page 2

Tim monthly meeting of the Westland branch of the Canterbury I’regress Leaguo takes place at the Count.' Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-night.

A shock of earthquake was felt at Haunter Springs at !>.-10 on Thursday night. It was accompanied by a

rumble. The direction was from nort to south.

Colonel R. Tracey Inglis, of Auckland, has accepted an offer of appointment to the post of Director-General of Medical Services, rendered vacant by the resignation of Major-General Sir Donald MeGavin.

Mr J. S. Straw-bridge, Government drainage engineer, is tinder orders for transfer to Auckland, and leaves for the new district nest Thursday. The drainage work in this district will be placed in charge of the Public 'Works Department.

His Excellency, J.ord Jcllicoe, who lias been making a. farewell visit t< Christchurch, and who is Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of New Zealand will he tendered a farewell banquet by Masons in the Caledonian llali Christchurch this (Monday) evening.

The five-year-old son, .lack, of M and Mrs Peter Jones of Kokatahi, Inn the misfortune on Saturday evening t fracture his left forearm. He mi romping about in * bed alter ha-vim

been undressed when he fell, causing the injury. The little one was brought to town when the arm was put in

splints bv Dr. Baird and the little fellow made as conilortahle as possible under the circumstances.

Remember the Hibernian Ball is being held in the Soldiers’ Hull on Vi edne.sday night, *J*Jml., anil patrons art assured of a first class evening’s enjoyment. This annual Bail is now one of i)it* most looked forward to I unctions of the social year, and given a fine night, a large crowd is anticipated. Spot ial music will lie •provided by the Royal Orchestra, which is ton well known to require anv further comment. The catering is in the hands a capable ladies committee, while everything else possible "ill be done to make this function a pronounced success.

The Westland County Council will lie undertaking immediately the expenditure of grants for the year. '1 lie works now being put in band are

Kokatahi road drainage and Knnicri Lake road widening at McKay’s Creek. Both works are urgently required, and will result in. considerable imptovcment for road traffic. \\ Idle tlic work on the Lake road is proceeding motorists should exercise all possible care when approaching .McKay’s Creek corner bv going slow and give the necessary warning of approach in order to mitily the workmen engaged. This work is being started to-morrow, and will ensure a safer corner for traffic, as well as assisting to save the road itself from the inroads of the river, which is a danger at the point referred to.

Reports from south indicate that there is-likely to lie a stir in mining matters in the Wailto district. Prospecting; by boring is to be undertaken shortly along tiro riverbed of the Wailto. where last week some prospecting iliaui.s \ve'o pegged off. Water rights have been acquired fur operating on a large settle if the prospects are encouraging. The Wailto river i-v.ell-know it for its gold-beat in-: oualiHand line t.nmi'h s el gold b.us ■*•■•!•

obtained in flic river bed and the tiibu taries, notably the Gallon-, where probably the quart/, lode will yet be found which lias yielded so much of the wealth recovered on the river benches from Okarito south, since the very early days. In the event of the present prospecting operations proving attractive enough, mining will he cn lied on by dredging methods, am' hydro-electric power will he developed for that purpose. The south is destined to see much better days in tb future bceiiii.se of the lecoverv of its golden wealth.

The new proprietor of the Opera House, Kevell Street, is carrying out extensive nlterutiou.s ami improvcineuts to the building. When out of the builders’ hands it will he a much improved property, and more eond'ortalile to patrons. The old gallery lias been removed, and supplanted by an improved gallery which has hoot; “eireled” to some extent. The t;lairway has been removed, and a new approach made. The front of the building is bein'? adorned by a verandahbalcony, which will also afford accommodation for the cinema box. thus enlarging considerably the. accommodation space of the gallery. The widening of the building on the south side will afford spate for the new stairway to the gallery, and also suppl roomy supper and dressing room accommodation. The stage is to he remodelled and decorated, and both inside and outside the theatre will ho more attractive and eomfortahle. and well fitted for the accommodation if will he required to supply.

fiOiit while linen laced twill shootiug, just landed direct from the makers. (ireat value at lbs (id per yard at ■Me lx ay and Sons, Hokitika.—Advt. Mill Owners: The best is not too good for you. A trial of our belting, greases, jointings, boiler compound, files, saws, paint, etc. will convince you. 1!. P. J|. Manning and Co., 5 JJedford How, Christchurch.—Advt. Children like WADE’S WOKM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. 5 dty'.en, check, gingham hose dieses usually Ss Gd each now a real snip at os lid at MeKav’s, Hokitika.—Advt Economy sale at McOruer’s comnicneing Friilay October 17th. A good opportunity to buy the new seasons goods at bargain prices. We arc out to make a big clearance In every department and our sale values mean true economy. Do your X’mas shopping now and save on every purchase. Stupendous stocks to choose from. Known for our low prices. MeGruer’s The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greyinouth.—Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “XAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “NAZOL” to-day. Steam Boiler Owners: Bemove all existing scale without injury and prevent more from forming by using “Stopskale,” which ensures low coal hills. B. P. Jr. Manning and Cq., o Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt. Neglected chills bring Doctor’s bills. Let “NAZOL” - put you right. Unexcelled for obstinate couglia and colds, Is Gd buys GO doses.