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Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1924, Page 2

The h;tr entrance to Okarito is reported to lie in excellent order for shipping •with a straight and deep channel . .Messrs McMahon and l.ce are holding a sale of stock at Inangalma .1 unction sale-yards on Monday next at 1 p.in. A motor car will leave I’ecfton for the sale, on arrival of the train from (ireymuiith* that morning. ’Xmas comes hut once a year and here it is again almost upon us before we've hardly time to realize it. I.et Tennent’s help you to solve that gift problem. You cannot do better for value.—<T. Tenncnt, Hamilton Street. The late flood again scoured the northern approach to the Little Manennui traffic bridge. South Mestland. delaying heavy traffic for a day or two. The position has been secured again as well as possible, but there is still the liability of further scour, as the river is deep and swift at the denger point, where the full force of the river in flood strikes the road approach. Men's Palmer Knap denim working trousers 8s lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is 3d per pair at McKay’s, Til? leading Drapers, Hokitika,-Adri.

.Several mobs of cattle are being brought up from South Westland just now. Quality is said to be very good, feed being plentiful, and the supply of stock well up to the demand. To-morrow afternoon weather permitting, the Municipal Band will render a programme at the Mental Hospital. Members are requested to meet not later than 2.15 p.m. 801 l up, roll up to the dance in tlie Soldiers’ Hail to-night. Music by Bonetti’s Jazz Band. Admission—Ladies Is; Gentlemen Is Gel.—Dancing at 8.80 o'clock sharp.—Advt. l)r. Win. Little, who has been attached to the Blackball Medical Association for the past six years, has tendered bis resignation, and will leave accompanied by Mrs Little, for a hoildav, as soon as his successor is appointed.

Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby unmbrellas at all prices. A special line of children's umbrellas, knitted frocks, bats and foxv rubber capes. 'I bese are suitable lines for Christmas gifts.—Advt. The Harihari Having Club will bod its usual meeting this season, licit it is uncertain whether the Matarcia Chib will Hold a meeting. There is a proposal for the two Clubs to join forces and by combining hold meetings alternately at llarihaii and Mntninui. 1 lie Oka lit o Pacing Club is not likely to hold a meeting this season. The banks will observe holidays on Mondav. Dee. Ist. (observance of St. Andrew's Day. Nov. HOth) and on Tuesday Dec-. 2nd (observance of anniversary of the province. Dee. Ist). Sunday being cm November Both., the holidays are put forward one day.

On Wednesday evening next, a concert and ball takes place in the I’nblie Hall. Kanieri, in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's School. A capital !•'-'•■>- gramme has been arranged, including a pianoforte solo by Miss Kerridge I-. I . C.L. Newman’s cars will run Irom town to the concert. Nominations for all events ol DaWest port Trotting Club meeting oil Dee. 2fitb. and 27th. close on Thursday next 27th. November at S p.m. with Mr W. T. Sloe, Secretary, Westport. The stakes for the meeting a Co £2.200. the Duller Handicap of C2B!) and Westport Handicap of Cl'S 1 ) being the principal events. A ropy of the programme can be seen at the ‘‘Guardian” Office. This season's strawberries and raspberries will be arriving about December, in bulk (1 Jib wooden buckets). The prices are strawberries, per lb Kid; Raspberries Is per lb with a charge of 5s for the buckets to be refunded on returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with Kludley and llobson, Fruiterers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Mr T. E. v. Seddon of Greynumth was a visitor to Hokitika yesterday. In reply t-i an enquiry. Mr Seddon stated it was His intention to iontest the Westland seat at the next election and he will stand as heretofore, as a Liberal. Mr Seddon stated Dial as the clcelctratc is an extensive one. lie contemplates touring the .sinitlu-in portion of the district after the New Year, in which case lie will cross in Otago by the Haast Bass and return via Canterbury. Mr Seddon mentioned there were many enquiries as to bis intent ions politically, and be- found general satisfaction was expressed when In- slated be- would stand again. lie found bis candidature very favourably received in many dillereiit quarters. There would of course be* a general election next year.

A young man named Randall. employed as a timber motor lorry driver, lead a narrow escape- yesterday altcrnoou on Gibson Quay from a serious accident. He was engaged unloading timber on the skids picpnratory to loading railway trucks. During the operations a large rake ol timber which was being moved forward on the skids, over-balanced and I•• 11. Kandall "as uimied imderucath. but fortunately the skids held up the bulk of the timber with a clearance of about nine inches above the Hour, which saved the young man from being crushed. It was a "cry narrow escape, and the accident quite startled these who happened to see it. and wlm ran to the assistance of the young man. and relieved him quickly from his predicament.

The main south road is said to Ivin very good order at present. Rnr(ions of the road at the lower end are exceptiniially goad. In that quarter, also, a number of small culverts have been put in at open crossings which hitherto were always troublesome to motorists. Hi connection with improvements of Ibis nature- there are seme seven open crossings on the hush road between Alikonui unci Fergusons. '1 be County pally when south this week discussed the matter and on the initiative of Air Jeffries, it was decided to oiler the- Public- Works Department which controls the section, sufficient concrete- pipes for the work necessary, the- County Council supplying the material at half price to the Government. This is a very generous offer made in the interests of the travelling public generally, and no deiuht will he considered favourably by tbe Department, as it is an excellent opportunity to have the necessary work dune cheaply and expeditiously.

For some time the settlers at Lower Wataroa Gorge have been anxious for road access, in order to get out cream for the Wataroa 1.-ultcr factory. The County Council has been interesting itself in the matter of road construction. The erosion of the Wataroa fiver has however washed away Friend road reserve which was the natural route for the read connection. During the week the (’minty Chairman (Mr Wells) Messrs Jeffries. Orimmond. and Senile. Southern members, and Mr Morpeth. Chief Commission of Crown Bands, visited the locality, met the settlers, and discussed alternative routes tor a read. The one finally iboson is to link itj> with Adamson road, avoiding Friend round route, and pass through a privately owned section to the- Wataroa Gorge route. A further confereme "itli the owner of the private section "ill In* held next week, ’"hen it is

expected the matter will he adjusted finally. Tlu* prospect of this gave the settlors much satisfaction, and it finally decided upon the neiessary road surveys will he made without delay. Furniture—the most acceptable Christmas gift. For the bridal pair, for father and mother, tor cherished friends, what more acceptable than furniture! Harley's have a host of ditforent pieces most suitable fur I uletide* gifts. Handsome sideboards, chesterfields. duchesses, wardrobes. Morris and easy chairs, tallies, etc., all nl seasoned wood an.l of that high grade workmanship which bespeaks lasting good appearance. All pieces arc marked at priies you can afford to pay. Come to-dav. Harley and Co.. Cl revmouth.—Advt. Real Fuji Silk—all pure Silk: .‘Win. wide. Price is lid yard; Silk lares and insertions for trimming same 4d. Gd and Pd yard, in big demand for ladies’ underclothing, at McKay’s the Leading Drapers, Hokitika. —Advt. Quarry Owners: Ise “Lithyto : Up to iO per cent stronger than olhet explosives hut lower in price. Effective in hard, soft, damp or dry ground. R, p. M. Manning and Co., 3 Pcdfqrtl Row. Christchurch,—Advt,

The entries for the fat stock sale at A rah uru on Monday appear in this issue. The Choral .Society meet for practice on .Monday night at the Westland Opera House at 8 o'clock. Mails and passengers front the North Island by the ferry steamer conneeted with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Have you tried the Gold Star Hosiery? Schroder and Co have just opened out their second shipment uf this wonderful line.—Advt. Messrs M. Houston and to. will sell by auction on Monday at the Arahura Yards the grazing rights for 12 months of 12G acres of land at I pjK-r Koiterangi, being part of Diodrich's wellknown upper station.

On Ibe bowling green last evening in a game for the Reynolds Badges, the holders Messrs I’ilkington. Adams, brine and Stevenson stalled ol the challengers -Messrs Coles, Bishop. Blank and Benjamin, the scores being IB all on the IGth head, and the holders therefore remaining in possession. A New /calami record price lor Romney woed was established at "the Wellington sale on Monday, when a line of stud Romney hogget wool realised the remarkable price of BDd per lb. The wool in question came from the Hock of Mr E. E. Short, of Malum, l-'eilding.

St Mary's Club will bold a monster euchre tournament and dance cm Mondav next, November 21th. leu valuable prizes are being ottered. A capital supper ami Lawn’s popular music for tile dance. Included is a lucky spot Waltz competition. Admission Is. —Advt. Yesterday a rider seam, six im-lies thick was struck at tin- Dobson Mine of the Grey Yallc-.v Collieries. Ltd. There are still another twenty-live loci to pierce, so that it will be fully another week before the* main seam is struck. The Hokitika Choral Society will hold its inaugural concert in the Westland Opera House on Thursday next, at S p.m. A well selected programme of choruses, part songs and solos (vocal and instrumental) has been arranged. The Society lias Idled a want in the town and patrons will be pleased and delighted with the excellent programme to be submitted. Admission 2s and Is.—Advt.

Tlu- possibility of unforeseen circumstances, such as strikes, lockouts and the actions of the King’s enemies, intei foring with the construction of the Wailuipai electric works was mentioned at a meeting of the Power Hoard at Blenheim, drew from Mr W. Carr the .statement that the condition of the lead market was the most reliable inclicaticiii one could get ol tlu* coming of war. lie added that the lead market bad gone up recently out of all reason, so the signs were ominous. A well-known civil servant who is as punctual as the town clock. . wasnot at bit post a few mornings ago when the time for commencing work came. His nein-appcnrance was ecin-sicb-red strange, and as time went on the stall' began tn wonder what, bad happened to the head ol the department. Later in the morning lie turned up. and it transpired that shortly before be was about to leave for the office be had gone into tlu* lowl house •mil bis infant soil, seeing an opportunity for what lie regarded as a good joke, locked him in. The bead of the department could not release himself, could not attract attention, and the infant calmly stood outside and listened callously to his enraged parent's promises of anything from a tricycle Io :t moon. It was some considerable time before someone happening along the way of the infant gaoler and the parental prisoner, efi'i-etcd a welcome release. And the infantile joker now uses a pillow when be sits down lor meals! Costumes, frocks and suits showing signs of wear arc- given a new lease ol life bv a timely trip to C. Taylor and Co., the expert dyers and dry cleaners, for win-ill 11. I’a tel sen . Reiill St lect. is |be local agent. Charges fur this c lass of work are very nmdeiale and many people are taking advantage of the service cill'ered and having their garnv-nts sprueed-up lie-lore tin* holiday rush sets in. All work entrusted to us is returned promptly.— Advt. If iL’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 llooreloths and linos: (is !)d, 7s tld, 8s ltd, and IDs !)d a yard. Save money by furnishing. At McKay’s Hokitika.—Advt. Thrifty folk aslc definitely for Sliarland’s Fluid Magnesia. Freshest, strongest and purest. Larger bottle—lower price. Advt. The lovliest fabrics for summer dresses are here and’ prices are very reasonable. The wonderful colour elici ts are very charming and the dainties of these fabrics will please every lady. New millinery models in dainty design and fashionable colouring have now been opened up for the ’Xmas season. These fashionable hats represent the very latest vogue. Call and feast your eyes. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Gieymeiuth.—Advt. Dairymen; Increase your profits by using “Ceres” separator. A cleaner skimmer, self-balancing, sell-oiling, easyrunning. 1(1 to IT! gals. R. R. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.- —Advt. No had after-ell'eels with Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.