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Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1925, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the West|:iml County Council will be held oil AA'ednesdav next.

There will be valuable prizes offered at tlie Soldier#’ Hall to-night when the second evening of the 'Xmas hamper tournament will take place. Special accommodation will he provided for the large attendance anticipated.

Air T. R. Chesterman. Courtly Chairman. now in Smith AA'estland, arrived at Jacob's River, yesterday forenoon, and in the afternoon went on to Flower Hot. Bruce Bay, returning to Jacob's River tbe same evening. Rain came on yesterday, and travelling was not as pleasant as previously. "Weather permitting. Air Chesterman was to start on the return north this morning, and expects to reach Waiho Gorge to-morrow, probably returning to Kanieri tbe following day.

Complaints are being made hv motorists that drivers of motor lorries are not giving much attention to traffic fi Rowing behind. All vehicles engaged in heavy traffic are required fo carry reflectors so that overtaking vehicles may be observed quickly and given tbe right of way. Cases have come under notice where nvertnkimtraffic has bad to follow behind in tbe dust of a lorry- for miles because of the neglect to properly- equip a lorry, or the driver pay attention to the signals of overtaking traffic.

The Government advises in ihis isue an offer of 5.1 per i-ept. securities

debentures or inseril-ed stock, with currency of 10 years. This issue is fieing made with a view to providing further capital for advances to settlers and workers through the State Advances office, for dcveloj meat of tbe country, and for tbe promotion of increased production generally. It affords an opportunity to secure a profitable am! sound investment and those who can do so should suhscrd'O freely to help the Dominion.

The official opening of the season by the Greymoutk Bowling Club wa. field mi Wednesday afternoon under ideal weather conditions. There was a large attendance, and the green was in excellent condition. ALiny tributes were paid tr> Air A. Fairhall. the greenkeeper. Air AY. Cochrane (president i in declaring the green open, welcomed the visitors. He said the eluti was now free of debt, the mortgage on the property having been paid. This po~ition was mainly- due to the efforts of Afr D. AEKny. who for several years bad been secretary of tlie club. Afr Cochrane referred to the visit to Greymonth in January next of the English Kinders. He hoped the club would have a successful season.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note" and ask for Bells’ Afild Yellow T.alsd AVhiskv. Tliev know the goods. “Bell’s is mild and clear.” Afark Sprot and Co. Ltd. Greyniouth. sole distribution. —-Advt. You won't lie troubled with colds this summer if you keep “ Xazol ” handy. Is fid buys 60 doses.—Advt.

A good motor mechanic is wanted promptly for Nelson.

Newmans Cars leave the garage tonight at 7.:)0 o'clock for tbe concert mil liull at Riniii.

Additions and alterations to Dee's Jrotery Price List appear in another •oliunn.

.Mr 11. K. Holland. A1.1’.. is to <lei'er an address in the Hokitika Town Hall to-morrow night at 8 o’clock.

The order of masses and devotions n St. Mary's Parish on .Sunday, (let. lltb. will be as follows; —Hokitika 8 i.m. and 7 p.m.; Kokatahi 10 a.m.

A ( oiiiplimoiiiarv Dance by the Ladies’ Hockey Club to the visiting football team will be held in the Soldiers’ Hal! on Saturday, October Hull.—Advt.

To-night at Soldiers' Hall. Afon<icr 11.5. A. Kui'liro in aid of building fund, for special prizes: —Ladies, bag of sugar and tin of biscuits; gents, ditto; and four specials, also second night of tournament for tbe 'Xmas hamper, loaded with tbe best of the season. Supper served; admission Is fid. Hoorn for crowds, Come. Come. - Advt.

A stir has been caused in newspaper and journalistic circles in Auckland by a rumour that another daily evening paper is to be started in the Queen

City of the North. The rumour is taken seriously in Auckland, and it is suggested that a good deal of Canterbury capital will be found for the venture. i! is also reported that the new company proposes to acquire a Siuiib Island journal, the purchase price running into six iiguics. Auckland city and province are at present served by two metropolitan dailies “ Ibe Star (evening) and tbe “New Zealand Herald" (morning.)

The death took place suddenly at Kunangii yesterday morning ot Mrs Eliznbet It Howes, the wife of Mr Thomas Howes, seeretaiw ot tbe Ruuanga Co-op,*rat ive Society and Howling Club. Th- late Mrs Howes wa~ a native of Cumberland. England, and was .'l7 years of age. She had resided at Kuiiaiiga sinie her arrival m tbe Dinoinii n about I t years ago. Sue leaves a family of two boys (aged In and 2 years) and a girl (aged nine dal’s). Messrs Thomas and Isaac Satterl luvaite (Christchurch ). and I). Saiterthwaile (lliintly) are brothers ol deceased.

Tbe spirited and thorough deieiien ol his rightful property made by a man armed with a rifle caused a sensat inn amongst care-ITco sportsmen at. Otaiiir.a. Siuit bland. The hunters of game bad found very little to satisfy their craving, and. s-; 11 <-i 1 on the river bank, began to indulge in shooting at a siiudl dinghy anchored a lew hundred van Is from an apparently descried lighter. Closer and closer to the dinghy went- the bullets, when no enraged figure suddenly made its appearance oil Hi,, d.ek of tbe lighter. A rille was in its bands, and a moment later at its shoulder. Then bullets began to lly did tbe sportsmen. They Hew up tile river bank and retreated into the bush to the whistling of Hying lead.

A practical emit ribut ion to the efforts ill eradicate the blackberry pest was made during the winter by an Auckland farmer. One ot tbe rivei Hats on bis place was covered with blackberry, which bad grown to a great height, nearly i-overing tbe high teatree. During tbe winter the pcs! was rut- down and the ground dug right over. At tb • | resent t line the Hat is n, us a nasi lire paddock. and earrvilig a good sole of grass. l.ieie is no short cut to getting rid of the blaeld-.'iTV.” said the owner id the form. “Where one ran get the plough in ili«.*ri* is no <‘.\citst» for its jjlvscmioo. Blackberry means idleness, or else that a man lias more land than be can piofitiablv use. If tbe land is worked, the blackberry will disappear."

The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday afternoon ol Ml li-hert Morris, of Kanieri Tram, after :m illness of about a month's duration. Tic deceased «:i- a native of I'arramatta. New Smith Wales, and 8-> year- of age. lie bad been a resident of Kanieri for many years Pillowing mining operations and wa- vcll-kn*»v n throughout ibe district, llis wile died ,-e.'.e 1! years- ag-. He leave- a family ol eight, live sons and three daughters, the latter being Mrs 'I bos. S'topfm-tli of Weld St.. Mrs Dcueamp ol Karamou. and Mrs Turley of oreyitiouib. The funeral takes place tomorrow a f ternomi.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order. £11.) in (L*eymoutli. Ford Touring ear. good second hand. £9o.—Alark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth. Advt.

Hunts and Row-boats can be fitted py novice with " AA'isconsin ” Motors which ensure speed ot 7 miles an houi and DO miles to the gallon ol ben.'.ine. R. H. Al. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, ('hristi-hureli.—Advt.

AA hen eggs are dear, just go to the cupboard and take out some preserved lines. As good as fresh if you use Shin-land's “ Aina ” Brand Egg Hreserva live. Advt.

Best quality Rainier nap. working trousers. 9s 9d, denim trousers 7s Od and 8s Od. men's navy serge c-oats, 12s (id. each, special value at AlcKav’s. Advt.

Just opened at Addison’s —AlaraImuts in black, fawn, nigger, from Dls fid. Neck scarves, black and white and coloured, Ds 9d. -Is lid, 7s, 8s 3d.— Advt.

New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section arc being shown at Schroder and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.