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Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1925, Page 2

.Mr E. Cliolerton, optical specialist, is no"' in Hokitika and may bo consulted at, Keller’s Hotel until Fob. 20th. The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress l.eague takes place to-night at the County Council Chambers, at 7..‘50 o’clock. It was announced in last week’s gazette that Messrs John Relitoul ami Robert Gibb, the only two persons nominated, have hecli duly elected as the producers’ representatives on the New Zealand Honey Control Board, established under the provisions ol the Honey Export Control Act passed last

A narrow escape from a serious accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning (says the Unworn “Star”). The Itev. George .'Jackson. Director ol Young People’s Work lor the New Zealand Alliance, was descending the slopes of Mount .Messenger on the Waitara side when the steering gear of his ear failed, causing the machine to crash into Hu* hank. Had the mishap occurred a low seconds earlier, it would almost certainly have resulted in a plunge over the dill' on flic other side of the road. As it was, although the ear was severely damaged the occupants escaped with nothing worse than a severe shaking.

The Wellington Bowling Club’s tworink party, who arrived on Saturday morning, and decided to uusli on to Frany. Josef Glacier instead of waiting and taking the elianee of a game at Hokitika in the afternoon, relumed from the Wadio last evening after a pleasant mu. The visitors had a nice trip to Waiho on Saturday, which was reached in good time, line weather being experienced alter leaving Boss. A start was made on Sunday morning to visit the Glacier at 5 o’clock, and after viewing it from the too of the ice the return was made back to the hotel, from whence a start was made well before noon. The party came on hack as far as Kanieri, and then went on to l.akc Kanieri and hack to Hokitika, and the day having been a .strenuous .me. an early call tor bed was reported. During the night heavy rain commenced to fail, and if continued in a regular downpour this morning, the ; rranged bowling match against Hokitika having to be cancelled. Ihe visitors left for Greymouth this morning about 11 o’clock, and they go on to Christchurch hv ear in the morning. They expressed disnnpointment at not being able to meet local bowlers.

Wonderful value in unbleached table damask, Alin, wide, ordinary price Is Ud per yd. ; 120yds only, now 2s lid yd. at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

TtTOotober last. Arthur Wilkes Bus-t-ouibc, who was in business in the Christchurch district with a number of stallions, was adjudged a bankrupt, but failed to attend tbe meeting of bis creditors, simply disappearing from their ken. A warrant was issued lor Ids arrest on a charge that he had left his place of abode with a view to embarrassing or delaying proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act. but no more was beard of him until yesterday, when be was arrested at Ward by Constable B.vrne. He had assumed the name of G. If. Spence, and was encaged in travelling a draught stallion. The arrested man appeared at the Blenheim Magistrate’s Court, before Mr |.. C. Bartlett. J.P.. this morning. and was formally remanded to appear at Christchurch. Ho did not ask for hail. Luscombo had been ’.n the Awatere district for two or three months.

On the night of January 3rd. a party of voting men from Hokitika motored to Ktimarn in order to attend a dance. They visited MnrphyK hotel after midnight, and the sequel was staged on Friday morning at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Kumaiu. Mi W. Meld rum. S.M., presided, and Inspector W. Merles represented the police. Frrol Glass, George White and Albert Thomas were each charged with wiltul damage by smashing the note! windows. They were ordered Lo pay the cost of repairs. C2. and Court costs, also to come up for sentence if -idled upon within twelve months, and to report monthly to the police. 1 hese defendants with five others were lined varying amounts for being oil licensed premises after hours.

A line of 60 distinctive art silk jumpers, just landed from home at unprecedented price reductions. Plain, white and colours in a variety of shapes. Wonderful value at Ss -Id, 12s Od. to 19s lid at McKay’s Great Sale.— Advt. Heal good quality sheetings, cost 'ess at McKay’s Great Sale. 54iu. 2s Oil. 80in. 3s fid. Best value in the world. —Advt. Call and inspect our range ot towels and roller towelling, the l>est quality guaranteed. Prices right. Addison s. —Advt. -Is lid Sale! 4s lid great one price bargain event seven days only commencing- Saturday, February 14th, Hundreds of articles usually 6s lid to S4ss. Now one price 4s lid. A quick and busy disposal of all summer goods. We’re going to make our store a beehive of bargain activity. Follow the thrifty. See our windows. McGru'ers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Now nrrived, a largo consignment of choice apricots.—Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., Wharf Street, Phono No 2. —Advt. I

The Municipal Band practice will take place this evening, not Wednesday evening as previously ruinouiic-

Messrs M. Houston and Co offer a seven-roomed dwelling in Boaley street for sale at £550. Further particulars on application.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Westland A. and P. Association held on Saturday, the annual Show fixed for next Saturday was postponed until a date to he announced later.

Owing to unforeseen circumstances Fawn's Orchestra "ill he unable to play at Itimu to-night. The Committee have, however, secured the services of Goodfellow’s Orchestra and u. very enjoyable evening is anticipated.

Mr O. Burton, sole distributor for Westland, gives particulars of the Aladdin kerosene mantle lamp, absolutely the finest- oil the market; Free trial given for three nights. See Air Bolton and arrange for u demonstration.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Coy insert in this issue particulars of their store stock sale to he held at Kokatahi on Tuesday 21th inst. This fixture been postponed from 1 s*tli inst in order not to clash with the Show dates.

The death took place at her residence near Levin on Friday last of .Mrs Stewart, a well-known resident of that locality, after an illness extending over some months. Deceased leaves a family of whom Mrs T. Ecclesfield of Kokatahi, is a daughter.

The sen beach has been a very favorite resort during the recent sped of hot weather, and many people, young and old. have taken a dip in the briny ouch afternoon and evening, there being many bathing enthusiasts taking advantage of the opportunity, the sea beach being better patronised, especially by the younger people, owing to the swimming Imths being closed to those under Hi years ol age.

The weather which was showery on Saturday morning cleared about 11 o’clock and by nooil the sun was shining. the afternoon being fine. On the howling green the usual practice game was played. The green was heavy at the start, lint had got fairly fast as the afternoon wore oil and played well. Afternoon tea was kindly arranged by Mesdames Blank, J. Wilson and Thompson.

Air .Johnston's horse Caliburn met with a serious accident on Friday last at CrcymtiiitM which will necessitate his withdrawal lrom till events lor some time to come. I lie horse became entangled in some barbed wire, ripping the lelt hock. In couscquciice the horse is considerably lame. The wound, which is an ugly gaping oiie. is six inches in length. No serious consequences are anticipated from, the unfortunate mishap.

When a father and his children from Waikato were visiting 11.A1.5. Danae in Auckland, oil the occasion ol the visit of the fleet, another baby girl was horn. The newcomer was named Danae. and the parents hit upon tl*e idea ol forwarding the birth certificate to the commander ol the warship for endorsement. Instead of that request being complied with, the parents have received a reply stating that the certificate has been filed with the ship’s papcers. which, when I lie shin is placed out of caminissi';n, will h- pigcou-lmlod in the Admiralty. A beautifully-bound edition of “The Legend of Danae.” embossed with the coat of arms ot the warship, and a pretty gold brooch ol the same design wore forwarded to IHo baby, together with a letter from the commander and officers.

The Wellington ‘‘Evening Best” celebrated its diamond jubilee on Saturday Fell. 7ill. bv issuing a 'ortyeighl page paper, including a tweiilyI'oiir page illustrated supplement. The big issue is a distinct credit to the proprietors and to the various staffs responsible for the writing of the special articles, and the process and the printing work. The reading matter and the photographic renroductions are of interest to all Now Zealanders, and of particular interest to these who claim tln> capital city as their birthplace or home-iown, for in the supplement is given a review of Ihe early historv and subsequent development ol I he city of Wellington and the story ol the establishment and growth ol the paper. The issue provides an outstanding example of the wonderful progress made in journalism in the Dominion duirng the last sixty years.

Apropos of the cablegram that tl.o British Government is determined to reduce the amount of the memuioynient benefit, some New Zealanders who have returned recently irom . niidou, and several Englishmen who have r-me out to visit New Zealand, are emphatic in stating that “the dole,” as it ,s (idled. is responsible for a great, deal ol the unemployment in the Mother Coni y. An amusing confirmation - I G;s is given in a letter received by a wellknown New Zealander whose married daughter lives in England. She had in her household two servant girls who did their work quite well. They were well treated and well paid, but suddenly one day they gave notice and left. Meeting the mother soon afterwards, the lady of the house asked how the family were getting on. “Oh. very well,” replied the mother. “We’re doin’ all light. Me ’usband’s on the dole, me soil’s oil the dole, and now me two girls i.s on the dole. We’re doin’ all right, thank ’ee.”

Men ! It will pay you to visit us and get some of the snips before they are all gone. Men’s suits, half hose, ties, shirts and hats all specially reduced. Inspection invited Addison’s.—-Advt.

Sensational offerings in ladies’ ready to w ear and trimmed millinery. Brices down to 3s 1 Id. 7s lid, 8s lid to clear at McKay’s Groat. Sale.—Advt.

Stop! Book! Listen! Addisons have a. full range of heart rugs, slip mats. Axminsters and tapestry runners, and also the famous Dursley reversible mats. Addisons.—Advt. Faint with “ Fibrinc.” Best protective for wood, iron and steel work. Anti-corrosive. Anti-fouling. Double covering capacity of ordinary paints. Write for booklet, H. P. M. Matmning, wild Go., 5 Bedford How. Christchurch. Advt.

Schroder’s Stock-taking Sale is one of great attraction. All summer millinery is marked below cost to •'tear. Beautiful hearth-rugs 7s Od, 10s fid, ]r,s fid each. Ladies frocks 7s fid. 8s fid, <)s fid, 12s fid each. Those are not the i-heap-Jack common kind. All latest product i ons. —Advt.