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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1925, Page 2

The* Rev. .1. F. Seward, who has recently arrived from England to take up work in the .Dunedin Diocese, will preach in All Saint's Church to-mor-row night at 7 o’clock. Why let borer destroy your valuable piano when you can have the pest permanently destroyed with poisonous gases without removal. J. X. Reed, piano and organ tuner. Address at Bed Lion Hotel.—Adit. The tunnel under the lonely hill near Tangoio, constructed with the object of freeing Tangoio from flood waters lias been reopened by the action of the late ltc-avv seas, after being closed for over a decade (says the Napier "Daily Telegraph”). The effect of the reopening lias been beneficial to Tangoio, where the residents have been freed from the tnreats of a seriious flood.

Ah - Ei. O’Fee notifies he is a cash uyer of opossum skins.

The whole thing in a nut shell— You can buy drapery cheaper than ever at Moll ay's Great Sale.—Advt.

The residence of Air C. Autheman, at Harihai'i. was totally destroyed by tire on Thursday night. There was an insurance of £-100 on the house, in the Atlas Assurance Company.

J. N. Reed, pianoforte tuner of Christchurch is staying at the Bed l.iolt Hotel. Orders lett at the hotel will receive attention.— Advt.

Recently a committee was appointed iy the Progress League in conjunction vilh the local bodies, to draw up a diott descriptive article for the Government Publicity Department to be niblisbed in connection witli a new tooklct to lie issued. The Committee lias done'its part, ami the matter has now gone forward for publication.

We deeply regret to record the death if Airs 1-lav ill, wife of Air Stephen Httvill of Koiterangi. which took place it Westland Hospital last night. The deceased was a native of Hokitika and !{<) years of age. and leaves a husband and young family of ton. one being an infant. The deepest sympathy will he extended to the bereaved husband and family in their very sad loss. '1 ho funeral takes lace on Alottday after-

The Westland County rate collector notifies in this issue that the rale demands for the current financial year are posted, and rates are payable within fourteen days oi demand. A rebate of 5 per cent will he made on ail current tales paid by .‘fist August, alter which date unpaid rates may lit l sued for without further notice. It is further notified that in view ol the redaction in the annual rale, ratepayers: are expected to pay all demands promptly, and so assist the Council to meet ils expenditure without, recourse to bank accommodation which entails expense for bank interest-. Those charges in turn add to the burden oi the ratepayers who would be helping themselves by prompt payment of rales.

A Kire Brigades Rill, which is mainly a consolidated measure was brought down in the House. .Most oi the new clauses nro not of great importance. The disqualification clause prohibits the election to Eire Boards of aliens, persons of unsound mind, discharged bankrupts, persons convicted and imprisoned, persons holding office or place of profit under or in the gitt ol the Board, and persons interested in contracts with the Board under certain c.ireuinstanrcs mentioned. There are

provisions lor the cstabhsmenl ot a capital expenditure fund and fund commissioners, and also a delcrrod payment fund lor gratuities or pensions on retirement to firemen of their dependents.

Claims for lire losses totalling £OO,Sl7 were paid hist year by the State Eire Insurance office, tin l majority occurring I loin prevent ible causes. According to the annual report, official records show that the aggregate

amount paid out by all offices in inMiram .' losses in New Zealand during Itriti was £700.281. Tile figures are not yel available for 102-1. hut. the loss will certainly be much higher than lor Edg’d. Rearing' in mind that Ihe amount paid by insurance offices represents only pat t of the lire waste, it may be estimated (hat a million and a quarter pounds worth of community-made wealth was converted into smoke and ashes, thus utterly lost. During 1021 the average net. working expenses ol the Slate t)jii,e were 3(i.o‘> per cent, exclusive of taxes. 'I in- surplus for the year, alter providin': £22.000 for bonus rebates, amounted to C 31.131. I tie assets now total £i:.tit.2B:t. In connect ion with the visit ot the American licet to Lyttelton and the suggestion oi a railway tourney to Otira. the Secretary of the Entertainment Committee at Christchurch, Air I-eadlcy. said that Air D. d. Bruns had written front. Hokitika stating that thttl. town wn,s somewhat far away for it to co-operate in regard to a trip to Otira. which was seventy-live miles front Hokitika by rail. The .Mayor of Timarn had oflered to co-operate in entertaining the men. Ihe Railway Department had stated that it there were excursions to Timarit and Otira trains would lie provided free ot cost to the committee. Excursions to Otira on Monday. August 17. anil Wednesday. August 1 Utli. and an excursion to Timartt on Tuesday. August 18. were approved. The Railway Department, will be asked to stop the excursion trains at Arthur s Pass to allow those men who wish to walk to Otira to do so. and the Fleet authorities will be asked to allow all. men on the vessels to visit Otira if possible.

Arrived to-day two dozen Men s Faiiev Pullovers, good quality, and in all the latest designs.—W. 11. Stoptort Ids.— Advt.

Half-price specials at McGruor’s C!resit Winter Sale—Ladies’ Jersey Silk .Junipers were 15s lid. Ids lid and 20s 11,1, now half-price 7s lid, Os lid and I Is (ill ; Children's Tan All-Wool threequarter Cashmere Hose, sizes li to 12, wore Is lid a pair, half-price 2s l!d ; bailies’ Woollen (launtlet Clove- were As 11,1 and 7s lid. half-prices 2s lid and .‘is 11,1 a pair. McCruor's Hokitika and Creyinotith.— Advt.

The Commerce Super Eleven, now model 1J tun. chassis, bigger and better than ever, wheelbase 127 inches against M2 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve, l|-2 tons, model fourteen 2-2 J tons, model twenty-five 3-31 tons. Full particulars in catalogues. Price and extended terms upon application to Mark Sprot and Company Ltd., Greyinontli. sole West Coast Distributors, also at 165, Manchester St., Christchurch. —-Advt.

Only 30 ladies coals left—Sale prices IPs lid. 29s lid, to fills fid, must he sold before stocktaking.- McKay’s Great Sale.

Fanners l ire! Protect yourselves with “I'uderwritcrs ” Fire Extinguishers. (Quickly suppress most dangerous outbreak. Always ready. Write lor Free Booklet. B. P. M. Maiming and Co., A Bedford Bow. Christchurch.— Advt. At the first signs of Influenza take “XA/.01.”—a simple, safe, speedy and sure speeilie. Penetrating and germkilling, Is fid for fiO doses.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. ' Men's Dungarees reduced to 7s fid per pair at Schroder's (treat Mid-Winter Sale: also men's knitted sex. Is. Is 3d and Is Cd. pair. Knitted pants As Gd, 7s fid, 8s fid pair. All-wool tweet 1 Alin, wide. As fid per yard. ’lweed trousers, 12s fid. 19s fid per pair; boys' -■ 8s fid, 12s fid. 17s Cd each; felt hots As fid. 7s fid, 12s Cd each. Those arc special cut prices for cash only at Schroder's Mid-Winter Sale—few days only.—-Advt. That sleen-spoiling cough cm lie stopped by “XAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating ami soothing. GO dropr is fid.—Advt.

Order of Masses and Devotions in St Alary’s Parish to-morrow, Sunday lfitli. —Kanieri 8.30 a.nt. ; Hokitika 10 a.ill. and 7 p.nt.

Soldier’s Hall, usual monthly Saturday night dunce by R.S.A. in aid of Building Euinl. -Music by Good fellow s Orchestra; dancing >.30. Ladies Is, gents Is (id.—Advt.

An effort was made recently to secure it performative ol the 1023 Reveille, extending over five nights, but uulotiunately it was not possible to arrange the necessary hall accommodation. The performances would have been tor the purpose ot .1 I oca! organisation tit need of the funds.

Messrs 11. A I.at so 11 and Co. ami Wright Stephenson and Co. will oiler bv ~,,,.(10ii on Thursday. August 13th. at Tat let sails. Christchurch. 20 magnificent pedigree jersey cows, springing to see calf. This i- a splendid opportunity to obtain first quality stuck. Particulars appear in another column.

We desire to make a correct ion ol all announcement in yesterday's paper. The Kokutahi .lumbie Sale date will take place as originally arranged, "it Wednesday. August oth. It is the ditto of the annual meeting of the KokatnhiKoiterangi Winter Show that was altered. from Saturday July 2otli. until Alottday August 3rd. at 8 p.nt.

The usual euchre anil dance will be held in S Alary’s Club Rooms on .Monday. 20th. July at 8 p.nt. The prizes for the euchre are as follows: Lady’s Ist. clock; 2nd. cults and saucers: gent's Ist. sealed envelope, 2nd. neotv lone bike lamp and four other prizes. Resides the foregoing the aggregate lor the dinner set Ist. anti tea set 2nd, will be carried on. Supper will be served ami (iondl'ellow’s music is engaged lor the dance. Admission Is.— Ad\t.

A Weights and .Measures I>s 11 was introduced in the House on Thursday by the Hon. (t. J. Anderson. A elitel in-

spector is to be appointed. The inspectors are given wide powers. Ihe Imperial standard pound and yard are to be the source from which ail weights and measure's are to be derived, and the several weights and measures derived therefrom shall be the only weights and measures to he used in New Zealand. The Governor-General may proclaim the adoption ot the metric svstem. Part. 3 of the Bill deals with the use of weights and measures for trade. Goods sold by retail by weight or measure shall he sold by net weight or measure only. Hie net weight or measure* of packed goodsold bv retail must be stated on tie package. To state- incorrectly the weight or measure is an offence. It is an offence to supply short weight or measure. Nothing in this part of the Act shall prevent the use in trade of a weight or measure of the metric system for tile selling of goods by weight or measures according to that system. Part -1 deals with the stamping and verification ot weights and measures. Power is taken to declare by proclamation that the measurement of electric-

ity. temperature pressure or gravity

shall he according to standards and denominations as set, iorth in the proclamation. Various powers are to he provided by regulations. The Act is to come into force on July Ist, l'J2(i.

Just landed a large consignment ol choice Winter Apples consisting ol .Stunners, I Vanmiins., Rhymers am other varieties. Paterson Michel atm Co. Ltd. Phone No 2. Advt.

Schroder's Sale is growing every day more popular; tie wonder when you can buy wool jumpers at 8s Gd, jumper costumes 20s Gd, knitted frocks IDs fid, model hats 12s fid. Us (id. 27s (id each; all wool blankets, 2’Js (id; cashmere hose. 2s lid; corsets. 3s Gd. os Gd, 7s (id each: Turkish towelling Is 3d per yard: Dish linen serviettes. Is and Is fid each. Now is your chan v to save nionev at Schrodors.- Advt.

Pilots joul Row-boats cao lie fitted by novice with ‘‘Wisconsin" -Motor.which ensure speed of 7 miles an bout and 3(1 miles to the gallon of bciv'.ioe. il. P. M. .Manning and ( it., b Bedbud Row, (Tiristclnirch. Advt.