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Hokitika Guardian, 25 October 1924, Page 2

The “Cuardian” will not he published on Monday next (Labour Day), a statutory holiday. There was heavy rain through the night which culminated early this morning with a tropical downpour that lasted for an hour or more. The prospects of any outdoor fixtures today do not look bright. The rainfall for the past 21 hours was 1.1 fin. The pile driving at Kakapotahi bridge is being pushed on as rapidly as the ei'rcuinstances will allow. The building party is now on the third pier, but progress is slow owing to tho heavy nature of the driving and the care to he exercised with the work. An effort is being made to have the structure ready for traffic at the end of December. Spring cleaning time is again with you ami housewives are brightening the home for ’Xmas festivities. )Ve have a splendid assortment of passage lino at Is f)d per yard. Our Duehes.se chests at CD 17s Cd and £1 IDs. for the spare rooms are great value, whilst our 3ft. wooden bedsteads with wire mattress for los. is a household word for big value. We supply everything required in the home. Hatley and Co. Furniture Manufacturers, Greymouth.

If it’s floorcloth or linoleum, go to -McKay’s. Having direct communication with the source of supply—the manufacturers—they are enabled to give better values than others not so fortunately placed. Look at these prices for Gft wide floorcloths and linos: Gs 9d, 7s 9d, Ss 9d, and 10s 9d a yard. Save money by furnishing. At McKay’s Hokitika.—Advt.

Particulars of Excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with Christchurch Show nnd Races are advertised in this issue.

The date of the visit of Overseer Millner and Inspector Green to South Westland has been altered. They will now be at Harihari on Thursday iiext and Matainui oil Friday;

This season’s strawberries and raspberries will lie arriving about Deeember, in bulk (Mlh wooden buckets). The prices are strawberries, per lb lOd; Raspberries Is ]ier lb with a charge of os for the buckets to he refunded ofi returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with Stud ley and Robson, Fruiterers, Greymouth.—Advl.

Enquiries made by the police in reference to the missing man David .Mason of Kanieri, show that on Monday, the ldth inst., he was seen passing clown the beach towards the tip-head about LUO in the afternoon and that a little later he was seen sitting on the protective Works at the month of the river. Sillce that time no further trace of the missing man lias been found, beyond the fact that a hat supposed to have been worn .by him was found on the heach at high water mark on Sunday last. Further enquiries and a search are being continued. Mason, who followed the occupation of a bushman, is described as a man of ■l7 years ol age,* height oft Tin, with bis right eye missing, and when last seen was wearing an old brown suit ol clothes.

Fifteen miles of the deep sea cable between Suva and Fanning Island are tu lie replaced shortly. This portion is part of original cable laid in 1902. The new cable arrived at Auckland from Loudon by the steamer Turakina on Saturday. It will lie installed by the Pacific Cable Board’s steamer Iris which is to leave Auckland toward the end of this month, and is expected to he away for about two weeks. Provided line weather prevails and the cnldo is hooked quickly, the work of replacement is expected to be completed within twelve hours.

Mr F. M. 11. Fisher, at one time .Minister of Customs in the New Zealand Cabinet, is again Conservative candidate for Newcastle Central. Last December he polled 11,12(10 votes, and his opponent, Mr f. I’. Trevelyan, now .Minister ol Education, polled 12,117. According to the “Maorilniid Worker,” the Independent Labour Party in Britain recently forwarded a request, for the facts about Mr Fisher’s career.

“A lengthy cable was sent last week l,v Mr \Y. Nash, National Secretary of tile New Zealand Labour Party.” the paper says, •'detailing tho ‘Rainbow’s’ twistings and contortions and his anti-Labour actions, that will make line reading for Newcastle Labourites, when published. Mr W. ,T. Young, secretary of tin* I'(‘derated Seamen s Fnion, has also helped in the good work, lie sent a cable, which reads as follows: —“ ‘Rainbow’ Eislicr greatest enemy New Zealand seamen ever had, warranting greatest possible defeat Parliamentary election.”

A special conference of the New Zealand Timber Workers Federation was held at the Trades Hall, Christchurch, on Wednesday. There were present: .Messrs .1. 11. Ferguson, chairman, (Christchurch), W. Blackburn ‘.Dunedin) E. Parlane (Smith Canterbury), I). |'liflier, and E. L. Turler, secretary ■ West Coast). A long discussion took place regarding the importation of dressed timber and doors, and it was decided to make a strong protest to tin.* Government on the subject, as these large importations, il. no additional duty is imposed, affect the labour market. It was decided tn take action in respect of the information of unions amongst the disorganised timber workers of the North Island, in the area eiitonding from fifteen miles outside Wellington to the northern bounds of the King Country. The next annual cml'rreneo <*l the Federation was fixed for Wellington, in duly next.

In accordance with tin* provisions ol the recent amendment of the Government Hailways Act salaries and wages in the service are to he defined by Order-iu-Coiineil. The first schedules under the new arrangement have been gazetted, showing no changes in salaries of second division employees, and only some minor alterations in the grading of the clerical salaries stafT isub- division 2 of the first division). The salaries of the principal adtninstrative oflicers, some ol whom have recently been appointed are shown for the first time. 'I hat of the general manager is L’2.700 per annum and the following principal oflicers will receive salaries of L’fHHl, rising in three increments to a maximum of Cl 1.37 IDs: First assistant general manager, second assistant general manager, chief mechanical engineer, chief engineer (in charge of maintenance branch). The chief accountant ranges from L’76.’5 to CS37, signal engineer CGI-A to C 5.37 and comptroller of stores Irom Chl-> to .C7(i"> per annum.

Tlic* first serious accident that has taken place in connection with the duplication works occurred at the new centre shaft of the tunnel at Lake Coleridge works, on Saturday morning. AA’hile Alfred Graham, one of the members of the co-operative tunnelling party was spaldii ig a stone in the centre shaft a splinter of stone about an eighth of an inch in diameter became embedded in his left eye. As lie was still able to see slightly with the eye he did not regard the injury as serious at the time. On Sunday, however, the eye been me greatly inflamed and Ik* was brought to Christchurch and admitted to the hospital. The eye was removed on Wednesday evening. .Air Graham, who is a married man, was one of the original members of the co-operative party organiiJt'd. by Mr James Behan, and he started work at Lake Coleridge in February. He was formerly a well known resident of Hokitika being on the staff of the Gas Company for some time and later took tip sawmill work oil Shallow Hush and also was engaged in the sawmilliug industry near Greymouth. Although lie has suffered considerable pain as a result of the injury he is now progressing favourably and will probably he hack on the jolt in a few weeks’ time.

,Sawmilling Machinery: Hush locomo tives, steam saw feeds, steam cros: cut saws, logging blocks, timber jacks etc*, from K. P. M. Manning and Co. r> Bedford How, Christchurch, representing A. and G. Price, Ltd., 'I bailies, —Advt.

The new spring and summer millinery showing at Schroder’s, comprise the latest models in imported trimmed millinery and ready-to-wears. Your presence will he valued and in the meantime we ask your acceptance of our appreciation for favours. — Advt.

Neglected chills bring Doctor’s hills. Let “XAZOL ,r put you right.. Unexcelled for obstinate coughs and '-olds, Is Gd buys GO doses.

All men who wear G! and GJ headgear. should have one of my 10s Gd hats or -Is lid caps. This special offer is for three days only.—AY. H. Stopforth. Paint: Acid resisting, heat resisting, “Fibrine,” the host protective paint for all iron and steel work. Covering capacity double ordinary paints hut labour costs just half. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.

A 01 li.p. boiler and Tangyc engine is offered for sale in this issilt). Nrt'ii’.s Palmer Knap denim working trousers 8s lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is Bd per pair at McKay's, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.

At the Arahura stock side to he held on Wednesday next, Messrs Dalgcty and C'o., Ltd., will sell 20 prime bulloc.ks for Mr M . J. AYali.'ice.

'flic annual conceit and hall in aid c.f the prize fund of the Kanieri Public School will he held oil Wednesday, Nov. 12th. when a capital programme will he given.

Messrs Dalgcty and Co., will sell by auction on Thursday, Oct. 30th., at the Grcyniouth Trotting Course. 20 draughts, lorry horses and ponies oil behalf of an Ashburton client.

X’mns will soon he with us again. (Jot in early this time and secure your presents at greatly reduced prices. See Tcnnent’s advertisement re reduced prices.

On Monday evening the St Mary’s Club euchre and social will he carried on as usual when special prizes of two sealed envelopes will he given for prizes, while good prizes will he given for second places. Come along and enjoy a first class evening’s amusement! Admission Is.—Advt.

The "Lyttelton Times” of Thursday last says: A choice draft of 21 steers at Addington, belonging to W. Died rich, Kokatahi, averaged £lB -Is, the top pen of three making 111!) 10s. They were small hut excellently finished. ’ A West Coast client sold 8 heifers at £ll 12s (id to £ls 7s 0d; another Coaster, 12 steers £l3 os to £ls. 10 heifers at ,C 7 5s to £ll 12s lid.

Real Fuji Milk—nil pure .Silk; 30in. wide, Price 2s lid yard; Silk laces and insertions for trimming same Id, Gd and Oil yard, in big demand for ladies’ underclothing, at McKay’s the Leading Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt. A seaman oil the Anchor Company’s steamer Titoki, Thomas Henry Urloy, who has been missing since May Mi. and is believed to have been drowned in Greymouth was the subject of an inquiry under the Shipping and Seamen’s Act, yesterday at Greymouth. Sergeant H. Fryer appeared for the police, and the Marine Department was represented by Mr H. A. Wild, Collector of Customs. After the formal opening, Sergeant Fryer applied for an adjournment, pending the arrival of the Titoki. The Coroner adjourned the enquiry sine die.

The annual Hibernian Ball, which was held in the Soldier’s Hall on Wednesday 22nd., proved another brilliant success. A large crowd, including visitors from Kumara and other surrounding districts, was present. The hall which was appropriately decorated for the occasion was the admiration of all, while the floor was in first-class order for dancing. A suniptmis supper was provided hv the Ladies ( ommittoe. The music was supplied by ihe Roval Orchestra under the capable direction of Mr A. 11. Lawn, and was greatly appreciated, judging by the encores alter each dance. ’lhe committee desire to return thanks to all those who helped in the successful carrying out of the hall, and to the ladies in particular who worked hard in the matter of catering.

Only the evidence, cf deceased’s father was called at the opening of tho incpii'st at Greymouth yesterday into the death of the telegraph messenger. George Frederick Gray, who was killed in Murray Street last Wednesday as the result of a collision between one of liugg and Go’s, motor lorries and the bicycle which lie was using at the time. ’I lie Coroner. Mr \\ . Mcldrum. S.M.. presided, and the proceedings were conducted hv Senior-Sergeant P. .). McCarthy. After evidence had been five'll as to the condition of the bicycle ridden by deceased. Witness said that lie had seen the woman's bicycle u eel by the deceased ami recognised it. lie had himself ridden the liicvcle, and li" knew there were, inequalities in tlie front wheel. It was a free-wheel bicycle with a brake, in front and this brake, when used 'suddenly and gripped hard, locked the wheel and held it firm. The wheel had been knocked about slightly, and if one of the inequalities in the rim met the rubber brake, it would stop the wheel. The hearing was adjourned till Wednesday.

French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and fine wools is another prominent feat it ro at Schroder and Co’s Spring show, .now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.

At the first signs of Influenza take “NAZOL”—a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and germkilling; Is Gd for GO doses.

Kconomy sale at McGruer’s commencing Friday October 17th. A good opportunity to buy the new seasons goods at bargain prices. AA'c are out to make a big clearance in every department and our sale values mean true economy. Do your X’mas .shopping now and save oil every purchase. Stupendous stocks to choose from. Known for our low prices. McGruer’s The Lending Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Children like WADE’S WOILM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms.