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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1925, Page 2

Mr 1,. If. Ereoman. hotel broker of Palmerston North has a business notice in this issue It is stated in Dunedin that the Hon W. Downie Stewart. Minister of Customs. will leave New Zealand on a visit to the Coiled States of America by tlio Rimutaka. which is scheduled to leave Auckland on 29th. inst. Eight applications for orders under Ihe Mortgages Kina I Extension Act have been filed with Ihe Registrar of the Supreme Court at Christchurch. The Act allows for the reception of applications up till .lanmiry Hist. 192->.

Air 11. McLean, of Alchoan’s Pictures has offered very kindly to give a benefit picture night at an early date in aid of the Beautifying Society. It is hoped to secure a special picture for the. occasion.

All fashionable goods in frocks, model lints nn.| piece good.-, am now Iving slaughtered regardless ol cost at Schroder and Co's sale, "ball starts on Tuesday. An early inspection will he appreciated.—Ailvt.

Hailey’s have cheery, smartly designed linoleums for every room. High grade, yet low in price these linoleums will undoubtedly prove to be one of tlio greatest attractions for New Year buyers. Pay Harley’s a visit to-day—you’ll never regret it— New Year bargains in all departments. Ilarlev and Co., Greymoutli.—Ailvt. The following discs of notifiable diseases were reoorred in the Christchurch health district from noon on .Monday week Inst to noon last -Monday:— ’Westland—Diptheria 5, puerperal septicaemia I Canterbury—-. Scarlet lever 12, diphtheria 8, enteric 2, tuberculosis 11, pneumonia 1, influenzal pneumonia 1. Value giving “ Clean-up ” sale, starts full speed ahead at MrCr.nor’s Friday morning, January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Filial clearance of all summer goods. Prices were never lower. Wonderful corset values 3s lid and 5s Eld, size 22 to 31). Time now to buy McGrtters mid Co.. Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Gievmotith.—Advt.

At a mooting of tho Committee of the Swimming Chili Inst evening, it whs resolved to open the electrically Jit baths v ith a gala night next Wednesday. There will he events for ladies, men. school "iris and hoys and juveniles. Nominations are to close next Monday afternoon. The hand (Will attend at the baths on Wednesday next. On February 11th there will he a carnival night when a mimhor n't outside enmpetilors are expect<•(l to he present. Next Wednsday night a numlier of trophies won last season will he presented to the juveniles.

Mr J. Mason, chairman of the Hailwavs’ Board, and Mr Aligns, District Engineer, are leaving Wellington .shortly for a tour of distant countries to gain further inlormation about the working of railways. Their tour is to he a very comprehensive one. They will visit Australia, South Africa, Italy Germany, France, and England, and will return via Canada and the United States of America. Two other officers of the Department—a civil engineer and u traffic officer—will he appointed to make a tour over the railways of the United States. Canada and Great Britain. Their duties on these tours have been carefully mapped out. and they will submit progress reports as they proceed, and final reports at the end of their tour. It is fully anticipated that the information gathered on these tours will be of great value to New Zealand.

Boiler Owners: Cut down the cost of that boiler by using “ Stopskale ” which removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Guaranteeed harmless and lion-poisonous. Write for booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. No more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm Figs.—Advt.

We have just opened out a large consignment of new and fashionable Ladies’ and Maids’ Underwear specially selected for our new season’s trade. These dainty garments are in new designs and in the best quality of recognised fabrics, and all are marked at prices to sell quickly. MeGruer s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Spare your back! Polish floors with liquid “Tan-ol.” Brilliant results easily achieved. Use “Tan-ol” also for fine furniture and leather goods.—Advt

Train arrangements in connection with the Hokitika Motor Cycle Sports on Saturday next are advertised in this issue.

A filial reminder is given of the Kanieri /Cricket Club’s hall 'in the Public Hall, Kanieri. to-night. Music Aril I be provided, by .Messrs Lawn and Gibbons.

The llunanga picnic excursion takes place to Hokitika on Saturday next, when there promises to he a large gathering of visitors. Cass Square "ill lie the location.

Air E. Cholerton. optician, who was in Hokitika yesterday, notifies lie will he returning on February 2nd, when he will lie staying for some three weeks.

Air A. B. Spiers has presented tiie Kumara Racing Club with a silver cup valued at C3O. and Airs Lewis, proprietress of Ream's Hotel, lias given a gold mounted riding whip.

A slight shock of earthquake was experienced in Greymoutli at 9.15 o’clock yesterday morning. Late on Sunday night, several minor tremors were also felt.

The Greymoutli Watersiders’ annual picnic will ho held in Hokitika on January HI. A most attractive programme of sports is being drawn up, the prize money and trophies amounting to €BO.

Airs H. Haines, fruiterer, Weld Street, notifies jam ITuit stocks have now arrived and all lines are being sold at the cheapest rates procurable in the town.

The closing of fenders for the erection of additions to Watnrna School lias been extended until Alondav February 2nd. Plans and sneeilicatious can he seen at the ‘‘Guardian” Office.

The dry weather has given a line opportunity of burning felled hush, and of late the country lias been full of tires in all directions, some very successful burns having taken place. Last night the sky was lit up as the result of a very big lire ill the MaimintiR.uatapu district- showing a very substantial conflagration was in progress.

In another column the District Health Officer in view of the spread of infantile paralysis liotfics the prohibition ol persons tinder the age ol sixteen from, travelling to the North Island and vivo versa. Permits may be granted to young people under the lage mentioned il they are already away from home, at the discretion ol the resonpsihle authority.

The County by-election for the vacancy in the Southern Riding is proceeding to-day. The candidates are .Messrs .1. Donovan and •!. J. -Mclntosh. Polling started at 9 o’clock this ■morning and closes at 0 o’clock tonight. There are 17 polling booths in all, ranging as far south as Oleum. It is expected the result "ill he available at 7.110 o’clock to-night at the (County Chambers. The official count is fixed'for Alondav morning next.

A southern correspondent reports that a couple of weeks ago a fire completely destroyed the six-roomed residence' of Mr W. E. Thiele of Herepo. The fire started in the kitchen and had a good hold when discovered. Airs Thiele being the only one in the house at the time and she only managed to

save a few pnpors. There was an insurance of L‘ 100 on the house ami nothing on the fiuruituie. the h ,>s being a substantial one.

Tho very sudden death took place last evening of Mrs 1 laiirahan, wile ol Mr Aliehnel I laiirahan of the Mental Hospital stall'. ’1 he deceased had a sudden seizure, and died within half an hour. She was a daughter of the late Mr E. P. 11. Sellers. iformerly Superintendent ol Sea \ iow Mental Hospital, a native of Hokitika, and It!) years of age. She leaves a bereaved husband, a young family of eight i four daughters and live sons), and two brothers ■ Air Charles P. Sellers, flic well-known solicitor and Mr Kred f-Ylb-t of Wellington!. Tho deep s.vmp.itliv ol the community "ill be extend to (be bereaved family and relatives in their sad raid sudden loss.

At the stock sale at Preston Road yards this week, fat sheep sold very well, ns also did the lighter weights in prime lat ‘bullocks and heifers. Jhe following prices were obtained: On account of Mr Preston Smith. Aliaura, 15 fat ewes at 12s, 15 fat ewes at 10s 3d. On account of Mr das. Ward. Aliaura. 17 two-tooth wethers (medium) ;■ t. 31s I'd. On account of Messrs M ark lev Bros,, lkamiiLu.it, three fat

bullocks at Cl 1 15s. I fat bullock itt CIO. two heifers at €9, two boilers at CS 17s (id, one cow at Co 15s. On account cf E. Si rut lord. Greymoutli, two forward bullocks at C 9.

At a meeting of the Hokitika Amateur Swimming Club hold at the Baths last night, it was decided to hold their lirst “Night Carnival” next Wednesday, Jan. 28th.. nominations in the avrious events to close on Monday, 20th.. handicaps declared on I uesday. 27th. It was also decided to hold a general meeting of all ticket holders in the Town Hall at 7.J0 p.m. sharp next Monday evening, when any member wishing to oiler any suggestion for carrying on the successful working of (he Maths will have the opportunity of doing so. On Feb. II tli. a Gala Carnival will he held, which promises to eclipse anything yet held in Hokitika, as competitions are ox peeled Irma all over the Coast. The electric light inow installed permanently, ami is sure to prove very useful during the present season for the several carnivals to he held.

Those who are out for a good night’s enjoyment, come along to the Arahura Valley Hall on Wednesday, January 21st, and poiii the haymakers with their Harvest Dance. Advt.