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Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1925, Page 2

Kip leggings with buckles 10s fid at Hallenstein's, He veil Street.—Atlvt.

Mi- H. T. I’arry inserts an advertisement in this issue of interest tthe farming community.

The Choral Society practice which was to have been held this evening, will not now take place.—Advt.

Mr C. Friend, Sewell St., district agent for Singer Sewing machines has an interesting notification in this issue.

It is notified in this issue that the revised district valuation roll for the Borough of Hokitika will he open for public inspection up to the Ith. August. Objections to valuations must he lodged not Inter than that date.

Regarding the suggestion that the American warships pass close to Greymouth and Hokitika. Mr J. O’Brien, M.l'., has telegraphed the Mayor of Greymouth that this will not be possible.

Canterbury fine worsted all wool underpants and singlets to clear at 8s lid at Hallenstein Bros., llevell Street.—Advt.

A Monster Sports Dance organised by the local Football Clubs will be held in the Opera House next Wednesday evening, to entertain the Mokihinui football team, who try conclusions with the local reps next Wednesday afternoon. The music is in the capable hands of the Royal Orchestra.—Advt.

'I he <|iicxtiou of legislation providing for the use of the I’arliaiiicntarv roll at municipal elections, in so far as it relates to municipalities, will receive consideration by the Government in the event of the Municipal Conference, to which it is understood the matter is being referred, passing a remit favourable to the suggestion.

Compulsory testing of dairy herds having been urged by the lion. I). Buddo. the Minister of Agriculture rc--1 lied that the question is under cou-,-iderntion in all it.s aspects, and in this consideration due weight will lie given to tiie points raised by the questioner. No mention of a levy of Is per oi.v was included in the suggestions recently made to the Government by the North Canterbury Association.

It. is contemplated transporting 11100 American sa.ilunncn to Olira in two trains from Lyttelton on .Monday, August 17. A similar contingent will bo caiwued also on the following Wednesday. Jl .-utliciont inducement offers the Railway Department will run excursion trains from the Coast, to afford the opportunity of fraternising with the visitors, who will have a stay of three or four hours at. Otiru Gorge.

The foundation stone of the Auckland War Memorial Museum, now m course of erection in the Domain, is to be laid by the Prime Minister on the afternoon of Saturday, August Ist. Arrangements had 'hepu practically completed for the Governor-General in perform lhe (oremony to-morrow, hut owing to continued indisposition, his Excellency has been compelled to cancel his proposed visit to Auckland.

“I have to inform you that an ordinary push bicycle is not a motorvehicle within the meaning of the Motor Vehicles Act. and it. therefore, does not appear possible to make the provision suggested," writes the assistant Fiidcr-S'ecretury to the Department of Internal Affairs in reply to the Stratford Borough Council’s suggestion that provision be made in the Act requiring the carrying ot rellcetors on t lie rear of all bicycles.

The annual icjiort of the Post and Telegraph Department has been presented in Parliament. It states that business continues to be satisfactory, tlie excess of receipts over expenditure being £173,193. Though the amount of income from jiostages is less than it was last year, a.s during the whole of the year reduced rates were operating as against only six months for the previous years, if is, however, expected that this revenue will soon reach the amount, obtained in tho previous year.

The weekly euchre tournament at tho Soldiers’ Hall last night was attended fairly well. Ten games were played and the prize winners proved to lie: Ladies, Alesdames Eox (lady’s hag), McGui.gau (crumb tray and brush) Coulsou (butter knife); gents, Messrs R. l’atcrson (band mirror), G. Lakiu (razor), T. Gilloolv (fountain jX'ii). Other prizes awarded were to Afosdames Cameron and Gilfjnnly and .Messrs Howe and Aluir. The ladies committee served sujiper. The final night of the July tournament will he held next Thursday, and special prizes will be offered. The following Thursday will be a benefit for the Boy Scouts touring fund at which a record gathering is expected. Tickets arc now on sale.

Sale specials at Addison’s: —2 only tajKxstry carpets 3yds x 31yds. £5 ss, 1 only 3yds and 4yds £5 ss; I corridor Dursley reversible (damaged) £4 10s; Naldera hearthrugs 25s fid; 1 only boys suit, size .15, 30s; 1 only, size 14, 22s (id; 1 only, size 9,28 s (id; 1 only size 8,27 s fid: 1 only, size G, 23s fid; I only, size 5, 235; ribbons fid yd. .Millinery half price.—Advt.

An amicable settlement of the long standing dispute between tin* firemen of tlie s.s. Wuipori and the Union S.-V Company was reached at nine o’clock last night, resulting in a complete victory for the firemen. The men’s demands that two trimmers Ik* provided have been granted, and the imprisoned men who were released at nine o’clock last night, have all been re-engaged. The triminers are to lie accorded trimmers' rates of wages, and the men are to receive the same as they were paid before. At ten o’clock the full crew was on board. The departure of the Waipori. which was scheduled to sjiil at mid-night was delayed owing to the heavy seas on the bar.

The death of Mrs Mary Ann Dynes, after an illness lasting three weeks took place last evening from an attack of pneumonia at tile Grey River Hospital. The deceased, who was a native of Nelson Creek, was fifty-throe years of age, and had been admitted to the Hospital only on Tuesday, hut her condition was then such that death did not come unexpectedly. The late Mrs Dynes was very highly esteemed hv all who knew her. and sincere sympathy will he extended to the bereaved relatives, of whom there are two daughters. Misses Kathleen and Phyllis Dynes, and one son. Mr .Joseph Dynes, of Greyrnouth. Deceased also leaves two brothers, Messrs Patrick and John Onider, of Greyrnouth, and two sisters. Mesdames Stitt and Moigan. of Sydney.

Ford Truck with chassis mm elm e good going order. £lls in Greyrnouth. Ford Touring car, good second baud. £9O. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymonth. —jHrt Ford Owners : “ King ” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil. and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carhon in cylinders. Booklet free from B. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt.

Heather all-wool boy’s jerseys, all sizes, os fid, at Hallenstein’s llevell Street.—Advt.

Yesterday afternoon a man named Hart sustained injuries to his back at Dobson, through a fall of stone.

The appointment of Mr Herbert Greenwood as Stipendiary Magistrate and Sheriff of tho Chatham Islands is gazetted.

The order of masses and devotions in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday tho 2Gth. duly will he as follows: —lvokatahi 10 a.nt.; Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets for the big “Movie Ball" to be held in Greymouth next Tuesday night can lac procured from Mr A. 11. Lawn, tobacconist, llevell Street. —Advt.

The dance postponed from Tuesday will he held in St. Mary's Club Rooms to-night commencing at 8 p.m. sharp. Good music, efficient. M.C. Admission It.—Advt.

Ail creditors and others having claims against the estate of the late Ernest Appleton, Hokitika, are requested to lodge same with the Public r l rustee’s office at Greymouth, on or before the ‘2Bth. day of August. 1925. The Greymouth Borough Council at a meeting hist- evening resolved to ask the Government to increase the duty on imported timber and also to place a duty on imported coal. There have been very low barometer readings during the last- day or two indicating bad weather in the vicinity. Yesterday at noon, the reading was 29.1. and to-day it shows only a slight rise for the period. It will be noted also that the Government meteorologist predicts had weather is to be expected.

A meeting of Westland Lodge of Druids is to be held in tho Albert Hall. Ruatapu. on Sunday 2fith. There are some very enthusiastic- members of the order at Ruatapu and weather permitting there should be a big muster of members from Hokitika present. See advertisement.

A Blaketown school hoy, Waite; .Minclii ll was admitted to Grey hospita earlv last evening, .suffering from ;

fractured thigh sustained through tailing down the steps ot the lilakctowi Gviniiasium. Inquiries made last even jug showed that he was progressing favourably.

In our report of the Magistrates Court yesterday, in a debt case, an error in an initial crept in. I lie case should have read —l',. ( ■ (Mi Elcuckl v. A. Muir, claim £-1 7s (id. Judgment for plaint ill' with costs 23s'(id. The case by the Hospital Board against Vincent was erroneously <1 noted as this was not dealt with, being adjourned for lour months.

A well-known resident of Xotowii. .John Treleaven, better known as "Jack tl !( . Ti-nveller.” was found dead in a ditch in the Notown Road, K a malm, yesterday morning. The discovery was made by Mr David John Smith, County Roadman, and was reported to the police by John Mullins. Deceased, who was 9(1 years of ago, was a very old resident ol the district and was, perhaps, one ol the best-know u people on the West Coast, having resided here since the earliest, gold mining days.

Tho ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ -Mild Yellow Label Whisky They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild ~nd' clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd* Greymouth. sole distributors.—Advt-

Factory Owners: You can depend or the quality of “ Tulioid ” Belting under tho most severe conditions of service. Yet our quotes for same wil agreeable surprise you. It. P. M. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, ( hri'-toliureb.- Advt.

Fse “XA/OF” and you won’t keep a bad cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm, (it) doses Is fid.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For coughs and colds, never fails.