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Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1925, Page 2

Notice of intention to apply for his discharge in bankruptcy by S. AY. Richardson, appears in this issue. Advice has been received that the proposed conference of representatives of South Aland Progress Leagues at Invercargill next month, has boon postponed to the latter end of April. The monthly racial dance in aid of the R.S.A. building fund, will be held at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8.45 on Saturday night. Admission Is Od and Is. (Jood music and an efficient M.C.— Advt. Mr Geogro Stent, who lias proved himself a capable officer ns guard on the llokitikn-Ross train service for some years past, lias been transferred to Dunedin and left yesterday for his new location. Air .T. Donovan, of Invercargill will he his successor.

Messrs McMahon and Lee notify outlies for their stock sale at Innngahiia Junction yards on Monday next. February 2nd. at 1 p.m. sharp, com prising -100 fat sheep, 30t) stoic wethers and 200 breeding ewes. A motor car will leave. Roe Hon for the sale on arrival of the morning train from Greymouth.

A conference of school inspectors from various parts of the Dominion will commence in AVellington on February Jtli., when a number of matters infecting teaching methods, and the improvement of work in the primary schools will lie discussed. The conference v. ill last for about three days. A meeting of the chief agricultural instructors a ill take place in Wellington on Fcbr-i uy 6th.

It' you have not paid Schroder end Co’s Stock-taking Sale a visit, it will he your neighbours’ gains —hundreds of bargains daily olfemig. Now is the time to save money by attending Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale. Call early.—Advt. The “Lyttelton Times” says the Auckland “rumour” published by the “Church Gazette,” that the Christchurch diocese might nominate 13islmp Avciill as the successor of Archbishop Julius, is described by local Church ol F. clergy as rumour only. An unofficial committee of clergy and lady is making inquiries over a wide field, and collecting information about ] ersoms who may possibly bo nominated when the llineesan Synod meets in Amy to elect n bishop. The- Primary will be decided at the meeting of the General Synod in Dunedin next month. At the annual meeting of the Hoard of Governors of the New Zealand Institute, satisfaction was expressed at. the decision of the Government to investigate scientifically the New Zealand fisheries. On the motion of the lion G. .M. Thompson (Dmic'dinL seconded by Dr C. Chilton (Christchurch), it was resolved : “That in view of the recent action of the Government in appointing a scientific expert to report on the fisheries of New Zealand, a step which this institute hails with pleasure, the institute requests the Government to take the necessary steps to have a catalogue of the fishes of this Dominion prepared by a qualified expert. The death took place at Heel ton Hospital on Tuesday evening of a wellknown milling prospector. .Mr Charles McArthur, after a somewhat long ill ness. The deceased, who was a native of Scotland, arrived in New Zealand 48 veal's ago, and had resided in the I nangnhua district upwards of 10 years, where he followed the occupation of a miner and prospectin'. tor about 12 years past lie had resided at Blaekwatcr, where he had many friends. About- a month ago he lteealiic an inmate of Rcefton Hospital, passing awav as stated.

The New Zealand "Times” snvs that New Zealand millers have announced the price they are prepared to pay for the new season’s wheat, and this shows an increase of Is 2d on last season’s figures, which represents between -'0 and 2d per cent. Xn announcement has been made yet as to the price that will he charged for flour, lnit in some fpiarters it is thought that it will he abont £lB per ton. The new price may eoino into operation in March. A\ ith a substantial rise in flour bread is likely to follow suit. How much any increase in bread prices will be remains to lie seen, hut there is talk of as much as twooenec, having to he added to the largo loaf. On the other hand ;t is expected that there will he a fall in the price of oatmeal, hast year Now Zealand suffered from a shortage of oats, and a result of that was the high price of oatmeal. This year the indications are that there are plenty of milling oats available, and already the price of oats is lower than that of last season. At about 10 o’clock on Wednesday night fire destroyed the Amtiri Hotel at Orwell Creek. The building, which was very old, was owned by the licensee, Alt- Maxwell Arnold Feary, who lost practically all his effects in the blaze. A short time ago a large sum of money was spent in renovating the building, in order to comply with the licensing laws and the hotel when burnt "as in very good repair. Tbe house carried an accommodation license, which was granted when the road to Orwell Creek was put through. The Orwell Creek township, in which only one family resides now. is situated about half a mile from the hotel, and the fire had a very strong hold before assistance could lie obtained from that quarter. The building was insured for £4OO. the stock for £75 and the eontents for £ 12d in the Atlas Office. The destruction of this hotel marks the loss of another old landmark. In the mining days. Orwell Creek, was a thriving township and the Amuri Hotel a very busy place. Now, however, with the advance of time, the district is practically deserted.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £lls in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £9o.—Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth.—.Advt. Economise effort; save time and money! Polish floors, furniture and leather goods with liquid “ Tan-ol.” More shine; less rub.—Advt. Value giving “Clean-up” sale, starts full speed ahead at McGruer’s Friday morning, January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Final clearance of all summer goods. Prices were never lower. Wonderful corset values 3s lid and 5s lid, size 22 to 30. Time now to buy McGruers and C‘o., Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt. Tn Sharland’s Fluid -Magnesia you always get highest strength, purest quality and best value.—Advt. Ford Owners: Reliable and automatic- lubricating system ensured with “ King ” Automatic Oiler which requires no attention but greatly lengthens life of car. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. Does your baby’s food turn sour during digestion? Give the little one Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Corrects acidity—regulates the bowels.—*Advt.

A donation of £1 Is from the Bank of New South Wales is acknowledged by the Hokitika Fire. Brigade.

Miss D. Learmont will resume lessons and classes at Kanieri on Monday, 2nd. February, 192-s.—Advt. At Addington stock sales on Wednesday lambs from the AVest Coast realised the following prices—R. Moynihan (Kokatahi) 78 at 33s to 39s lid; J. Jacobs (Rotomanu) 72 at 35s 10d to 39s Id; T. Jackson (Jacksons) 07 at 35s lOd to .j&s 4d; F. N. Whitmore (Rotomanu) 08 at 32s to 37s lOd; T. D. Blackadder 32 at 34s 9d; A. Murray (Totara Flat) 17 at 31s 2d.

The death took place on Wednesday at Wellington, of .Alt' Colin Forbes, of Auckland, husband of Airs Mary Forbes, a daughter of Airs Burley, of Shakespeare Street. Greymouth. Deceased was operated on for appendicitis, peritonitis supervening, and death following. He was 24 years of age and was married in Greymouth a few months ago.

Afr George Cowan, of Rotomanu, whilst at work at Wallis’s Siding cn AA’ednesday. sustained severe injuries to his font through falling whilst using an axe, which penetrated hi.s hoot, cutting a gash from the ball of the foot across to the little toe. Air Cowan was conveyed to the Grey Hospital. He was vorv weak from loss of blood.

Schroder’s Stock-taking Sale is one of great attraction. AH summer millinery is marked below cost to dear. Beautiful hearth-rugs 7s 6cl. 10s Od 15s Od each. Ladies frocks 7s Od. 8s Cd. 9s Od. 12s Od each. These are not the cheap-Jack common kind. All latest productions. —Advt. The wedding of Air George Henry 'Popp, of the Railway Department. Dunnllie, to Alias Elizabeth Ruth Onltnn. daughter of Atr George Gofton. Reefton. was celebrated at the residence of Air AN Ah Coll. Reach Road. Greymouth on AVednesday. The Lev. j Martin officiated. Ihe bridesmaid was Aliss Alma Absalom and the bridegroom was attended by Mr HAbsalom as best man. The bride was given away by her father, Afr George Gofton, and wore a neat tailor-made costume. After the (Vrcmony, the guests were entertained by the parents of the bride and bridegroom, and AH' and Aft's AN AfcColl.

It’s no use buying shoddy scoondclass working.clothes, men dislike wearing cheap stuff and wise women realize that they’re dearer in the long run. Paterson’s show men’s working shit ts, trousers and overalls which will see the inside of the wash-tub dozens of times before giving in. Come today, you’ll appreciate the value of these working togs when you hear the low prices we’re asking. Paterson’s.—Advt.

'Plie N.Z. Coal Board of Inquiry arrived in Greymouth yesterday afternoon. The personnel of the Hoard is constituted as follows: Air I'. AA . I'tukert, Kngincei'-in-chiel of Public AAoiks (chairman); Major R. Percy Sims Acting Chief mechanical engineer of railways; Air S. H. Jenkison, Designing engineer, loco branch, railways; Air AA - AlcArloy, secretary of the Engine Drivers, Fireman and Cleaners’ Association; Mr J. A. C. Bayne, Inspecting engineer, Dept, ol .Mines; All J. D. Bishop, secretary of the N. '/. Coal mine owners’ association; Air -1. ELocke, president N. Z. -Mine AA’orkcrs’ Association. The Board met last evening. but the question of the admission of the press to the enquiry was raised nn<l it was decided to adjourn tiil this morning, advice oil the matter to he obtained meanwhile from the Abinster :u; to whether the proceedings should lie open to the press.

’The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bolls?’ Mild Yellow Bnno* Uiiisky. Thev know the goods. “Bell’s” i? mild and clear. Mark Si.rot and Co Ltt... Greymouth, sole distributors.—Advt. Painting needs no protection when “ Jlihraud ” Paint is used. Successfully resists acids and heat. Covers double space of ordinary paints but labour cost of application just halt. H. P. M. Manning and Co., ■> Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —-Advt Spare your hack! Polish floors with liquid “Tati-ol.” Brilliant results easily achieved. Use “Tan-ol” also for lino furniture and leather goods.— Advt