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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1924, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League is set down for 7.30 o’clock this evening at the County Chambers. Give a man something to wear—a nice tie, shirt, or a pair of fancy sox. Get it from McKay’s.—Advt. Mr John Fox, Borough Inspector, has tendered his resignation to the local hotly to take effect at the end of the month. At the sale of rights on Saturday afternoon, the following were recorded by Houston and Coy: Westland Bating Club. Xo I Booth. Mr Gilloolv £110; Xo ‘2 booth, same buyer, £107; sweets, Mr Stow, £l3 10-s; Caledonian Sports, booth, Mr A. Dowell £lO 10s. Bv Jeffries and Coy.: Westland Trotting Club Xo 1 Booth, M. Keenan £10; No 2 Booth, a Dowell £3-1; Sweets Mr Stow CO; Cards, Mr Billiards £l2. The prices quoted are quite satisfactory tionipared with those realised last year. 8 Pairs all-wool Colonial Blankets, double-bed size at 37s Od.—l lallenstein’s (Revoll St.).—Advt. There was a good atteiiilanee til members on the Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon, hut the strong wind blowing made the play difficult and upset calculations at times. Afternoon tea. was kindly supplied by Mrs .1. H. Wilson. It is proposed to hold the usual progressive pairs game on Christmas Day.

Don’t forget to reserve Wednesday 17 next for the Monster Sale of Work to he held ill St. Mary's Club Booms. A big variety of useful articles, produce of every description, lish pond for the kiddies, tea rooms, sweet stall anti ice creams daily. Admission flee.—Advt. The dentil occurred at Beefton Hospital on Friday morning of a wellknown miner. Mr Mailer Cadmaii. who had been an inmate of the institution for some time past. The deceased luid worked i'n all the mines in the district, and of late years at Waiutn. lie hail been suffering from miners’ phthisis. The late Mr Cadman was a native ol Victoria. (13 years of ago anti had been in No tv Zealand 27> years.

The Christchurch “Press” says;—l he annual movement of sheep from Southland northward has already set in. and several trainloads came north during tin' week. Ewes and lambs are so far principally affected, hut milk lambs that have not to lie travelled any distance to the rail art* also being sent forward to the unrtl | '*rii works. The southern factories will not he open until after New Year, and the abundance of dry ivisture in the south is fattening the lambs so rapidly that some growers are afraid oT their lambs, being well overweight if hold until tflen.

ft U reported that at the hist meeting of tin* Nelson branch of the N.Z. Labour Party considerable discussion took place tin tin* question of (iiiaiiciug ,a candidate for the Nelson seat at the next General Election, and that the matter was referred fur consideration to a special commit lee to report at the next montblv meeting, it is stated on gootl authority that Mr A. Gilbert, of Stoke, who contested the Nelson seat at the last election in tin* interests of the Reform Party, will again Is* a candidate at the next elect ion in the same interest.

Thomas Waite, a farmer, of Cm Creek died suddenly on Saturday alle noon at 3.30 o'clock. Deceased, nil

nas a single mail. 51 years ol age. ami residing with his two sisters, was working, on still",e swampy ground when lie was seized with an epileptic fit. Or Melirearty as summoned, anti prniiiiuneed life extinct. When Dr Mcßrearty arrived, deceased was lying face downwards in some swampy ground, and being unable to move, was asphyxiated. A medical certificate to this effect was given. Deceased was subject to epileptic fits, and had been attended by Dr Melirearty for some time j>asl.

Tho many friends of Miss Ellen Frailer, a well-known and highly-esteom-ed resident of Karoro, (ire.vinonlli, will regret to learn of her death, which tonic place, at her residence, Karoro, on Saturday night at 11 o’clock. She was the second daughter of the late Michael and Johanna Frailer, Karoro, and was a native of Karoro. She was ■IS years of age, and leaves a sister, Miss Nf.nrv Frailer, of Karoro, and two brothers, the Kev. Father James Frailer 5.. M., of Teimika, and Mr Richard Fraher, Manager of the flank of New Zealand at Raiifurly, Otago. The late Miss Fraher was a lady of most kindly disposition, and boro an illness lasting for about two years with great fortitude. The relatives will have the sincere sympathy of numerous friends in their bereavement. The funeral took place this morning.

'Where to buy your Xmas gifts—at McKay’s—Choose now, avoid the crush later. We will lay it by for you.Advt. Men! You should have no difficulty in selecting your ’Xmas hat. 1 have the correct shapes and shades in Stetsons. Borsalinos, llattershys, etc. Inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth’s. Be ve 11 St. —Advt. .- (lift suggestions for ladies. AA'e have a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy soaps, face cream and powders and also powder pull's. Addisons.-—Advt. Ladies 3 bar white Canvas Shoes. C'lihiu heels, 13s fid at Ualleusteiii’s.— Revel St.—Advt. “'What to give! J ” is a question that ceases to concern ’Xmas gift seekers immediately they see our selection of useful presents for the family, your relatives or friends. Addisons.—Advt. 30 Pairs all solid leather South African lield boots, all sizes, black ‘-Ms (id, tan 25s <sd.. at Hnllenstein's. Rcvell St.-Advt. f. Brown has 10 veals’ experience in Arrow Cycle construction.' 'Winners of the principal races of Xew Zealand both 1 road and track. Consult him before purchasing elsewhere.—Advt.