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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1925, Page 2

The ferry steamer's mail eonueeled with Ihe West Coast express at Cllfislehiuvh I his morning.

Mr K. (’hnlerinn option! specialist will he in Hokitika on Thursday, duly tillh. (Id a.in. to I turn.> and may he consulted at Keller's Hotel.

The weekly euchre at the Soldiers' Hal! takes jihre at 8 o’clock to-night. Special prizes will he distributed at the clu-e of tile competition which if is expected will draw another large attendance.

Interest in timber developments about Okarito are Icing maintained by

the fact that private enterprise is negotiating for available white pine on i a-i ai pied lands with a view to ultimate exfort to the Ninth Island ior consumption in that quarter. A special inspection is now being made of the available areas which extend as far north a.s the Wataroa river and south to the Wailio river. A large tract of country is involved and il the inspection is satisfying to those concerned, shipping arrangements are likely to be made to arrange for the necessary export following the local milling of the timlier.

.Mrs Sarah Goodall, who has been a resident of Greymouth for the past 08 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter. Mrs E. .Tones, William St. where she bad been living for the past two years. Deceased was born in Buckinghamshire (Fugland 8b yars ago, ami landed in New Zealand when she was two years’ old by the ship Bolton. She had been ailing about ten days. Her husband, who for many years was night-watchman lor the Oreymnuth Fin* Brigade died 10 years’ ago. The late All's Goodall leaves a family of four (laughters (Mrs K. Jones and .All's ('. Compton, Greyiiioiil li ; All's F. Fell, Otira; and. Airs AI. Bachelor, Nelson) ; also four sons (.Messrs A.. .).. and (’. Goodall. Greymouth, and Alt' AY. Goodall, Blackball).

The “Lyttelton Times" slates t lie fusion projKisals that are being dismissed in Wellington are not being taken very seriously bv leaders of the lieform Party in Canterbury. It is slated that warnings have been issued tor an early election, and the Rotorm organisation 'is everywhere busy with preparations, including the selection ol committees. On Monday Mr A. K. Loach was appointed Reform organiser lor Canterbury. Already in some electorates more candidates are offering than the party wants. In Christchurch North. for instance, half a dozen names are mentioned already; in Ellesmere, three; in Kaiapoi and Hurunui, two each; and in Lyttelton, two.

When a man is the driver of a taxi lie. needs to he more careful than a private driver,” said Mr C. R. OrrWalker, S.M., when delivering judgment in the ease in which a taxi-driv-er named Thomas Gilbert' Wakehnm was charged at the Peione Magistrate’s Court last week with driving a motor ear in a manner dangerous to the public. "A licensed taxi-driver lias no right to take drink when on duty." continued the Magistrate, “and in this case I propose to cancel the defendant's driving eertitienle for three months." His Worship remarked that as the defendant had been put to considerable expense in the way fit damages to bis car, he would not impose a line, but would suspend his license, and order him to pay the costs. No cold is “NAZOL” proof. And no cold or cold remedy is so economical as “NAZOL." Eighteenpence buys CO dozes—more than three a penny.—Advt.

Fourteen onlv Trimmed Hats, were 30s to 40s fid—tSale price 10s lid. Sixteen only Ready-to-Wear Hats, usually 17s Gd to 10s Cd—Sale price 10s Gd to 15s Gd. Fur Felts and Ready-to Wear Hats, usually 12s Gd to 25s—-Sale price 7s Gd. Ladies’ and Girls’ Waterproof Hats—Sale price 8s Gd to Os Gd.— McKay's Great Clearing Sale. — Advt. Exposives for Quarries. JHast with “ Lithyte.” Up to 20 per cent, stronger than other explosives hut cheaper to buy Effective in hard, soft, damp or dry ground. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For coughs and colds, never fails.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. instructed by Mr J. D. McKay (who lias disposed of his farm) will sell by auction on 18th. July at 11 a.in. the whole of his live and dead stock oil the property Evans Creek.

Soldiers’ Hall To-night at 8 K.S.A. euchre assembly a.s usual. Presentation of aggregate prize. Competition for special to highest scorer of evening, beautiful afternoon tea set; also other prizes for ladies and gentlemen, together with lucky table prizes. Supper served and dance follows. Admission Is 6d.—Advt.

We regret to record the death of Mrs Ellen Gilhinders, formerly a wellknown resident of C'ohdett and lately at Hokitika and Butherglen. v. hit It took place this morning at her son's residence Ruthergleu. Deceased was 78 years of age. Three sons are left, one in Dunedin, George at Hunt and Archie at Butherglen. The funeral will take place oil Saturday.

The Princess Theatre held large audiences yesterday afternoon and evening when the presentation was made of the speeiai picture “The Hunchback of Notre Dante.” The fine film was generally enjoyed the music provided by Air Behan’s Greymouth Orchestra being a special feature which added much to the general enjoyment of the production.

Both the lady’s and gent's aggregate in connection with St. Alary’s Euchre were concluded last Monday evening and will lie announced next Monday when the prizes will also he presented. For th" month of July one aggregate first prize will he given and also a second. The prizes for Monday next are as fellows: -Daily (first) hag of sugar ; Gent (first) sealed envelope, value £l. Beside- tin- foregoing, eighi other prizes will be given. Lite aggregate prize for the month ol duly will he a dinner set. with a tea set for second. The admission charge -till remains at one shilling.—Advt.

AVo regret to record the death ol an old and esteemed resident of Hie West Coast over a long period of years in the person of Air Ernest Augustus Appleton, which took piace at his residence. Upper Sewell St. this morning about 8 o’clock. The deceased had been ft failing bealtli, but the end came somewhat. unexpectedly, but very pcacelull.A. The deceased was a native ol Essex. England, and 82 years ol age. He was a miner and came to Zealand at an early age and reached Boss in 15-0-1. where he followed mining pursuits lor many years. Later at the time ol the dredging boom be was engaged in boring operations. !!<‘ later came to Hokitika. com inning mining operations i ill he retired from winds, and ol late has been residing in Sewell St., with his. daughter Alts O. A mini-son. Deceased lost his wife some five years ago. Me leaves a grown up family of four daughters? Airs Olsen of Invercargill. Airs G. Anderson ol Hokitika. Airs A. Sillai 11 of Dunedin and Airs S. Holley, of South SpiO, ami three sons (Arthur. Ernest and Bobert) till well-known residents of Hokitika. The funeral wall he a private one.

A public meeting w:i> belli at the .Memorial Hall. Kumara. hist night to take, up the matter of organising a c.■'•■bration for the jubilee of tile Kumara goldfield which falls to be bold OCX’ year. There was a fail attend- ;. IK :■ ’of townspeople, but <• unplaint was made thill many be,sines- people , >;; • conspicuous by their absence. The Alavor (Air A. B- Spiers) presided. Among the visitor- present were -Air T. It. Chc.stcrman. Chairman of the Westland County Council. Air 0. J. Evans. County Clerk, ami Air I. J'-. y Rcddoii. of Greymouth. a native of Kumara. The Mayor invited Air Evans to indicate vvlml might be done in the wav of organising, and several suggestions were made. Alt' Seddon also spoke, and in doing so apologised for tlu- absence of .several Grevmmult gentlemen. Air Seddon made sew rat suggestions regarding organising also. Mr Chcsteimaii wished tit- movement every success, and thou'-dit the County Council would be prepared to assist to some little extent. He apologised for the absence of 11is lellow councillots. the notice of meeting being rather short. The visitors were thanked for their remarks and helpful suggestions, ami after a short discussion a general committee was set up. This includes the Mayor and Borough Councillors. beads of local bodies in Greymouth and Ilokitika. the several ladies who were present, and a number ol citizens. A possible programme of celebration was outlined, and accepted tentatively as .follows : Sunday. January .‘ll. Church services: Monday February Ist. Hennion of Old Identities and addresses by Ministers ol the Crown and others, concert at night; Tuesday. February ‘2nd, sports, meeting with ball at night ; AYodnesday. February 3rd. Fire Brigade demonstration and picture display: Thursday. February -Ith. sports and public picnic gathering. and dance at night; Friday, Ilokitika ; Stitunlay. Groymouth. It was resolved the general committee meet on Wednesday evening next to go into wavs and means, as well as undertaking the advertising of the celebration all through the Dominion. ’l'lte undertaking may now be considered to be fairly launched, the Mayor and others showing considerable interest in the project. A proposal will bp mooted also to bold it gold nugget art union to assist in del raying the costs, and to assist in providing a 'urn for a memorial ol the occasion.

Save while you play ! —Gramophones on Easy Terms. The world’s best Gramophone —His Master’s Voice is now available on a small deposit and a small weekly or monthly payment at A. W. Yarrail's Gramophone Parlours. Huge selection to choose from ranging from £2 8s deposit and 4s weekiv to £i ]O,-s deposit and 12s Gd weekly. Prospective buyers are advised to take this golden opportunity of purchasing this lamous gramophone under these inviting terms. A. M. Ynrrnll the man who put E’s in Easy Terms.—Advt.

Thrifty housewives should note that for two weeks we oiler a special discount of 2s in the C for cash on all lines other than sale prices.—At Addisons.—Advt.

McGrtiers Huge Winter Sale. Record reductions, 40 to 5o pier cent, oil many lines and positively all goods substantially marked down to l>edroek. The low prices defy competition. Time pew to lmy at McCruers, the Leading Drapers. Hokitika and GrevtiHiath.—Advt.

Men's trousers 9s Gd. 12s Gd. Ills Gd each, dungaree trousers its Gd. <s Id. 10s Gd each. Boys’ suits 8s Gd, 15s Gd, •23s Gd each. Men’s collars, white linen, Sd. Del, lOd, Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder’s Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office*. shop or home. A few drops or whiffs "ill prevent coughs and colds. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Motorists: Easier starting in winter when ” Air-Friction ’’ Carburetter installed. Quickly pays lor itsell in petrol saved. Means greater power and speed with better running on high gear. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Clirstchurch.—Advt.

Sale Specials for cash at Addisons:— Ladies’ Knitted Costumes from :12s Gd. Woollen Jumpers and Cardigans from 7s Gd, Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery at palf-prico.—Arjvt.

Messrs Newmans Motors .Ltd. cars will leave at 8 o’clock to-morrow night for Blue Spur ball.

A great jnmhlo .sale will be held on the afternoon of August Oth. in the Public Hall, Kokntahi. in aid of the Hall funds, to be followed by a grand plain and fancy dress ball in the evening. The annual meeting of the Hokitika Motor Cycle Clith is to be hold in McIntosh's (lull Rooms to-morrow evening at 7 o’clock, when all members, intending members, and others interested are invited to attend.

The Druids’ Plain and Fancy Dress Ball took place in the Soldier-’ Hull last evening, and was a pronounced success. There was a large attendance, itleltiding visitors Troni as lar as lliacabnll and Kuatapn. The prizes for the best fancy dresses were secured by Aliss P,. Horton (Persian l.mly) and Air Hennan (Red Indian). Ibe grand march proved a very impressive one. Bonetli’s orchestra supplied capital music, and Air E. Kearns had charge of tlu» floor.

The death took place at AYestlaml Hospital to-day of Air dames Walsh, of Hampden St., and formerly of South AYestlaml. after a lengthy illness. The deceased was a native of Gillespies, and .(8 years of age. He leaves a wife and family of two young children, ami bis mother resides at Wataroa. Ilcie ate four brothers (John, Edward. Thomas and Patrick) and seven sisters (Airs Carroll of AYaiho. Airs Nolan of Wataroa. Airs Afanern of Ross, Alt's J. llevoldt of Barrytowii. Airs Carinody ot Tauniaraimi. Mrs Afudford of Hastings, and Aliss Nora Walsh of Christchurch). The funeral takes place on Saturday morning.