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Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1925, Page 2

Parliament opens on Thursday itliernoon ai 2.90 o’clock.

Attention is called to the visit of Mr Hawkins, an ex-M.l’., who "ill speak on the Prohibit ion Question in the Tolara Hall. Ross, this evening, and m the Town Hall. Hokitika. tomorrow evening, starling al S o'clock in both eases.

A feature of the numerous motor ears at the Kokatahi Show was that there were no less than Iti “Overlauds” among them. In conversation with the owners we found that every Overland was going with entire satisfaction. This should lie pleasing to .Messrs Wild and Bassett of Hokitika, who are the district agents.

The Canterbury Rugby Union senior competition this year is in a very interesting position. lour teams—Linwood, Christchurch, Merivale and Old Boys —are first (equal) with five points each. It. is years since the cmtest for the championship was so close and there is every promise, that there will be some exciting games belore the premiership for tin* season is decided.

Bv buying vour blankets at Schroder and Co you save money. All-wool single bod blankets —29s lid; double bed blankets—99s lid and -19 s fid lor cash, f our-ply fingering Sd per skein : all wool flannel 2s 3d per yard Now is your time at Schroder's. Advt.

Representatives of 11 1<» Now Zealand lt:iil\VJiys attended ilit* mootin'; ol tlio Westland Progress League last night ami as will lie soon hv tlio report in another oolnnm, several requests mot with a vary friendly reception. During the discussion tlio train timo-tahlo was mentiunod hut tlio railway officials stated the whole system was under review, and changes would ho announced shortly. The restoration of the Wednesday midday train was asked tor, as also an earlier arrival ol' the train from Ross on .Saturday afternoons.

The Public Work's Department is now carrying out a general improvement scheme on the lioss road, which is part of the district main highway. A new hrid.ee on a fresh site is being erected at Urns tv Creek. The site selected permits of the straightening of the road at that point. A substantial structure with steel girders is being erected. Other improvements alone the road are also noticeable, while a new bridge at Totara river will he in hand shortly also.

To-morrow night (Wednesday) the All Saints’ Tennis C'lnh Hall will take place in the Soldiers’ Mall. Arrangements are completed and this fixture should prove a decided success. A dainty supper will i>e served while the music is in the capable hands of Messrs Lawn and Gibbous, and will consist of: Piano. .Mr Lawn; flute. Mr C. Gibbons, cornet Mr L. Ross. Dancing at 5.30 o’clock. Admission 2s fid.

The southern portion of the borough known as South Hokitika passes into the care and control of the Westland County Council on Wednesday of next week, when it will be merged into the Central Riding. Very little attention has been paid to the roads of late by the Borough authorities, and an inspection is l«;ing made on behalf of the County authorities to ascertain the extent- and cost of overhaul involved in general repairs to the roads. It is probable the repairs will be carried out on the lines adopted recently with Luke Kanieri road by the use of machinery largely, the result being very effective as well as economical.

Cars will leave Newmans Motors Ltd. garage to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock for the Koiterangi hall.

The Hags were flying on the public buildings to-day in honor of the 31st birthday of Mis Koval Highness tho Prime of Wales.

The social being tendered to Mr and -Mrs J. Dimmiek at Koiterangi has been postponed from Wednesday. .Inly Ist, to Fridav, .Julv 3rd.

Tlie Kokatahi Hairy Factory Coy is inviting tenders in this issue for the cartage of butter and goods for the ensuing two years. Tenders close on Tuesdav next. June 30th.

At the meeting of the Borough Council to he held on .Friday evening Mr Coupon will move:—“That the tar-scaling of Bevell St. from Hamilton St. to Wei,.l St. (as tin first >ociion of the W"tk> he proceeded with forthwith.”

Tin* Meat (.'oinniissioii, which investigated the sale of the Gisborne meat works to Yesteys. lias secured an extension of time in which to report. .Members will meet in Wellington next week to deliberate. Iho report is not expected to be complete until July.

The following will represent Hokitika, Ladies Hockey Club in a match with Stale Collieries on Cass Square at 3 fin to-morrow :A. Stapleton, AC Grotifsky. V. Ban-grove. G. Lock. .1. Walker. I). Rutland. M. .Maunder. P, .Sumner, P. Thorn. 0. Stapleton. M. Sumner. Emergencies; ,M. Mild T. Ridlamls.

An interesting ceremony took place at, Otalmhu. Auckland on Sunday, when -Mr and .Mrs Gem-go Wiseman, of 11 uia. Hoad, celebrated their golden wedding at Holy Trinity Church. .Mr and Airs Wiseman, who are aged sev-enty-six and sixty-eight respectively, were married at Papnuui. Christchurch. by the liev I*. (J. Brittaii "ti .'June 21, IS7.A. They are both well and active.

On April 10, ill oputiki. there passed away at the advanced age of ninety. Air John Altilhorn, one of the most highly respected residents ot the Bay of Plenty. Deceased was burn in County Donegal, Ireland. and arrived in Auckland with the 18th. Koval Irish in the ship Boanerges in IS' I<l. Alter liis discharge in Hawke’s Bay. Air Mulliern conducted the Catholic ,school in Xapier under Entlicr Forest. 11l 18lb . be married Ali-s Norali Buckley, and entered the service of the Westland Education Board, teaching at Boss and W'aimen. Ten years were later spent at Opntiki. where liis wife pre-deceas-ed him in ID! 7. The family consisted o| three sons and three daughters.

Mr .Michael Thornton, well known throughout, the Grey district, ami a son nl Airs Al. \. Thornton, of tho Ah um Hotel. Grcyiiiouth, died at the Grey Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased who "as a native of No 'I own.

was veals of age. unmarried, anti his death came with tragic suddenness. He attended a football match on Saturday and retired to hed at II p.ut., apparently in liis usual health. When his mother entered his room on Sunday morning, however, he inhumed bet that In* bail not been well since 2 a.m. Medical n-span e was obtained, and Ills removal to tin; Hospital ordered. Deceased passed a fairly good night, but bad ,i rclnp.se al 8 a.m. yesterday, lie in icr rallied, ami death ensued shortly alter" aial- from heart failure. The late. Alt Thorn' u served his apprenticeship as a draper, and lor thirteen \ear- "as employed by Ale Kay aid Sou. formerly in business ill Greynioiiili. lie answered the call in DMo, and -pent four veals at the Front, returning to New Zealand in 111-20. badly cussed, lie leine-. iii addition to his mother, three -i-ter- (Mrs Annie Walker. Ashburton, ami Misses B. and Al. Tinir ll l l ui (Greynumtlil and a brother (Mr .1. Thornton).

Tho ambassadors of trade, eoiameivia* travellers “strike a true note” and asi for Rot's' Mild ' ellow Lat'ici Wniskx They know the goods, “Bell’s” is milt, ami clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. Grey mouth, sole distributors.—Advt New patterns in linoleums just to hand—must he sold ior I Is lid cash at Schroder and Co’s, where you will find a splendid range ol carpets and rugs ill Velvet Bile, Tapestry, A xmi lister and Wilton. All marked at bedrock prices. Tweed *1 and oil inches wide to be cleared at os lid, 7s (id and 9s (id per yard. Conic and see ( hem.— Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Genuine full weight Palmer Nap trousers—los (id a pair. Eight dozen Blue Genuine Nelson Denim Trousers —Bs (ill a pair. Denim Trousers with double seat and fronts—lds !)d a pair at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers, I lokitika.—Advt.

Ford Owners; Instill “ King” Automatic Oih*r. Saves oil. increases reliability, reduces carbon, and prevents all engine lubrication trouble. rite for Booklet, li. I’. M. Manning and Co., n Bedford Row. ( hristelmreh. —Advt.

Figures talk, look at these: Girls' woollen jerseys, were 9s lid now Is lid; ladies’ heavy tweed coats, now 19s lid ; ladies’ heavy woollen hose in grey, lovat, heather, black, were 3s lid now 2s lid: ladies’ woollen gloves, all shades. Is lid per pair at our Great Stock-taking Sale, now in full swing. AleGruer’s. Hokitika and G rev mouth.—Advt. ■Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For coughs ami colds, never fails.