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Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1925, Page 2

Air T. K. A'. Sodden, M.P. accompanied by Afr.s Seddon were visitors to Hokitika yesterday, motoring through Kuinara. Gold.shoroiigh and Stafford.

Christmas Holidays are coming on Book in advance and travel in comfort. Enquire Railway Booking Offices. - Advt.

The Westland County Council in this issue mils for tenders for the erection of n traffic bridge over Palmers Creek. A rah urn Valley Pond, and the extension of Adamson Road. Lower Watnron. leadin': to Lower "Watarea Gorge. Tenders close on Bth. Deceitdier at noon.

Nominations for all events of the A Vest port Trotting Clnl>. to l>e held on Gee. 2fith. and 28th. close on Thursday next, 2(5 th. Nov., with AV. T. Slee. secretary. Westport. The programme can he seen at the “Guardian” Office.

Rig special display of new model millinery on Saturday at McKay’s. Don’t miss it.—Advt.

A telegram from Greymouth to the Christchurch “Press” says:—“lt is understood that a petition will he filed at an early date, asking that the election for the Westland seat should l*e declared void, or that Mr O'Brien should he declared elected. It is alleged that a great many irregularities occurred in connection with the qualifications of voters and the manner in which their votes were recorded.”

Christmas Holidays are coming on. Hook in advance and navel in comfort. Enquire Railway Booking Offices. —Advt.

The condition of Mr James Kileullen injured in a motor lorry accident last Saturday afternoon shows some improvement. and there are now hopes of his recovery, though his condition is still very serious.

The liiaugahua “Times” states that the last- return from the Alexander Reefs, on the 1 Ith November, was B(iozs of retorted gold from ID tons of ore. This is the result of one week’s crushing, and is eqaul in value to C 340. Since this return crushing has continued on stone of good value.

For the fourth occasion in sue. essioit the Beautifying Society has encountered wet weather for the annua! benefit function. In view of the boisterous weather this morning the gala day programme has been postponed for a week.

The weather which was threatening yesterday afternoon gradually got worse as the night wore on, steady rain falling. A northerly gale set in and this morning the conditions were very unpleasant, enforcing the postpostement of all outdoor functions for the day.

A social gathering will he. held in St. Andrew’s Hall on Monday evening next at 8 o’clock to hid farewell to Rev. I!. Hutson, who has so successfully filled the pulpit at St. Andrew’s Church during the past year. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends and members of the Church.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co direct special attention to their sale hy auction in the mart on Wednesday next at noon of a valuable grazing properly knotvu as the l pper Mikonui run. Ihe property is offered as a going concern together with the stock thereon. I'tiller particulars appear in our advertising columns.

In this issue we publish a notice hy the Avouia Distributing Coy Ltd. Mr E. C. Toohey, cycle maker, Revell St., is the local agent for this company’s I unions gramophones and inspection is invited of the instruments, and the splendid assortment of the latest records.

\ witne>-. during ihe proceedings at the Napier Supreme Court, was asked hv counsel for plaintiff, if he was a re-

lative cl' a Justice of the Peace at I’orangahau. and received the answer: “Who? Never heard of him before!” His Honour: “1 notice that counsel never loses an opportunity of asking

, wituc" if lie is a J.P. or a remote descendant of one. Are you a cousin to a J.R. k” No!” “Then you are scarcely respectable, and will have to ! e taken on your merits.”

The Government advises in this is- - lie of o’ per edit, securities. doheiil ures or inscriliod stock, with currency of ID years. This issue is being made with a view to providing further capital for advances to settlers and workers through the State Advances office, for development of the country, and for the -promol ion of increased production generally. Tt affords an opportunity to secure a profitable and sound investment and those who can do so should subscribe freely to help the Dominion.

Recent public service appointments announced include—Mr A. Bell, second assistant District Public Trustee. Wellington. has been appointed director ol training classes at the Public Trust Office at Christchurch. -Mr H. ('. D. Dickinson, clerk at Invercargill, will become estates administration instructor and Mr I. K. M’.Manus. Auckland, accountancy instructor to the Christchurch (lasses. The Mental Hospitals Department has appointed Nurse M. I. Westwood. Nelson, as charge nurse at the Christchurch reception home and hospital ward. The Education Department Inis appointed Miss K. M. Curin'. Ini.i nliugoil I officer. Palmerston North, a- district agent of the Infant Life Protect inn Branch. Christchurch.

The village cricket chili was in a tight position, hut the hope of the side, the vicar, was still going strong, iikl courage rose high in the rustic breasts. Attempting a risky short run, the vicar’s wicket was thrown ilmvn at the precise moment when the batsman got home to the crease. There was an instant and confident appeal lor “ run out,” but the village burlier, who was umpiring, gave tin emphatic. “Not out!” “Ah!” said the clergyman, with it breath of relief, “that was a close shave.” “It wor indeed, sir,” agreed the umpire in a very audible whisper, “ and if it 'adn’t been that you were a regular customer o’ mine I should ha’ said. ' Next gentleman. please.’ ”

The amount of wealtli diverted to the West Coast during this year’s whitebait season is estimated at approximately CIO,OOO. Although the run has been more plentiful in the rivers than foi; the past ten years, the industry owes its present commercial importance to the fact that a ready market has been established on the East Coast through the overland railway service. When the little tlsli were plentiful in previous years, canning factories were often unable to cope with the supply and the local market been me glutted. The canning factories have had a very profitable season, and an enterprising Hokitika resident has fitted a steamer specially for canning purposes which has been most successful in dealing with the large quantities caught in the South Westland rivers. It. is reported that several large orders have been received from Melbourne. With a return to mild weather conditions there is again a good run in the rivers, anil the season may possibly extend mi the end of the present month.

Secure your "Race llai ” now. Pay a small deposit and McKay’s will reserve it for you if it is so desired.— Advt.

Addisons wish to notify their customers of the arrival of their new linoleums direct from the home markets. Also carpet runners just opened.— Advt.

Half-price days commencing Friday, November 13th, new summer goods right down to half usual prices. Being heavily overstocked wo give you your chance to buy our surplus stocks at half prices, .loin in with tile thrifty, make this big concession sale you savings bank. McGruer’s HalfPrice Sale. Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art silk dress stuffs, ginghams, and voiles, linens and other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “ Nnzol ” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds. Is fid for 00 doses.—Advt.

Motorists: Easy-starting in col:l weather with “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with better pulling on high gear. R. P. M. Manning and Co., o, Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

Delicious fried, boiled or poached eggs—most wholesome and nourishing food. Preserve a supply now witii Shnrland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. No unpleasant smell or flavour.—Advt

The New Zealand Railways have issued a neat booklet setting out particulars of tours of the southern lakes.

Applications are invited for the position of secretary and storeman ol the Kokatalii Co-Operative Dairy Factory Coy., Ltd., at a salary of L'lnO per annum.

The loveliest lot of Hats ever shown in Hokitika and the prices, 2os to -Ids, are so cheap. See McKay’s Millinery display Saturday.—Advt.

Arch Little, of the Quality Boot Warehouse wishes to draw your attention to his new advertisement of Bosstoek's shoes. Also just opened tip, the new shade of tail in men’s shoes, cherry willow, which has taken the place of nigger. See our display to-day.

The Westport “News” says at the General Elections in 1922. the majority of Air Holland over Mr Mcnzies was 1011. At this year's elections it was 133-2 over Mr C. S. lleilhv. In the town of Westport. Mr Mcnzies majority over Mr Holland was 299, that of Air C. S. Beil by over Air Holland at this year’s elections was 317.

The scene of the lire at Pine Free Plantation, in Af on tore Hills, Nelson, was visited hy Captain Ellis. Director of Forestry, and he expressed the opinion that the damage is much less than was formerly thought. The crown of the trees has not lieen destroyed. He expects that about sixty per cent, will recover.

The flames poured out from the smoke-blackened windows, and the little knot of people clustered together l.elow gave a gasp of astonishment as they saw a hefty fireman escape from the window carrying a woman in his arms. But alas! as the gallant man stepped on to the ladder and attempted to descend, he slipped and fell to the ground. The woman, following, landed safelv hut heavily on the prostrate hero. The doctor hastened to tin l scene. “You’re a very brave man!” he cried, addressing the fireman. “ Brave, begorra, hut no gentleman.” said Patrick, rubbing his bruised limbs, “or I’d a’ let the lady go first!”

Owing to the anxiety of sawmillers to complete Fast Coast orders beiore the new railway tariff came into operation, a slight temporary depression is being experienced in the AYestland timber industry ; nevertheless, several wellknown timher syndicates are actively extending o]>ci'atio»s farther south, on account of the hush getting cut-out in some areas which have been the main sources of supply for many years past. A light branch railway, involving con--iderahlc expense, is to he constructed bv the Waitaha limiter Co., Ltd. ’lbis line will he taken several miles inland along the north hank of the Waitaha liver, where a sawmill is to he erected, and will connect with Stuart and Chapman's private railway. It is also reported that, with a view ut eliminating railway freight charges between Hokitika and Grey, the Diggers’ Sawmilling Co.. Ltd., intend chartering a scow to trade regularly between Hokitika, and Australia. Tin' vessel will have a carrying capacity of four hundred thousand feet. It is hoped to work the Hokitika bar without difficulty with a vessel of ibis class, which will have a draught of between four and five feet. New carpc squares in Wilton, Axminster and Velvet, just opened, see these and compare prices. McKay's, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Tinned eggs are as good as fresit if preserved with Sliarland’s “ Aloa ” Brand Fgg Preservative. One bottle will do twenty dozen.—Advt.