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Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1926, Page 2

Mr David Bradley insert a notice of thanks in this issue. The entries for (ho fat stock sales at Arahura on Monday, appear in this issue. Tenders are invited for the construction of Wataroa road deviation, closing on the 19tli inst. The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday afternoon next. All - .John Lloyd, a candidate lor the vacancy an the Borough Council, in this issue appeals to the electors for support on Wednesday next. The Railway Depart incut advertise in this issue the running of a special train from Ross to Hokitika in connection with the visit of Wirfhs' Circus. Order of .Masses and Devotions in St.. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Jan. 10th:— Arahura 10 a. to., Hokitika 8 a.in., and 7 p.m. There will be no Masses at

Knkatabi. The daily train service to and from Christchurch concludes to-day. Commencing next week and until the loth February, the passenger train service will run on Mondays, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays—four days a week.

The death is reported from San Francisco of .Mr C. B. Buckner, the manager of the Dixie Jubilee Singers. Towards the end of November Air Buckner was knocked down and killed by a motor-car. The party was on the ev< of leaving the city to fulfil a not her.engagement when the sad accident occurred. Airs Buckner, the widow, wa? (lie soprano singer of tin- company. Dr Tcicla'lmami left for Dunedin to-day ami will vi-il the Great Exliibition. At the ropiest of the Tourist Department. Dr Tcichelmattti is taking 1. selection of lantern slides depicting Westland scenery, and will give some talks on the attractions of Westland "•t the Exhibition. This should pro'-, a very useful form of advertising, placing the district under further obligation to Dr Tcicbclinaun for valuable services rendered.

Tin; dcalli nl um.' ul' ilio earliest (Jreyinoiit li residents. .Mr William MrLend, wlm arrived as a Imy. occur-i'<-<I yesterday, alter an illness lasting six nmnllis. at the Grey River llospilal. at the age of 111 years. An honorary life meinher of the Greymouth Fire Brigade. the late Mr .McLeod was an active men',her for the long term of thirty-one years, having joined in 1889. lie leaves two lirolhers, Joseph 'Christchurch), and George (Nelson); and two sisters. Mrs 11. Lynch (Greymouth) and Mrs J. Nuttall (Blackball).

The numher of persons in the service ol the State and local bodies in New Zealand now stands at the huge total of 79,000, and the annual wattes bill is C 18.000,000. In 1915 the aggregate numher ot State and local body employees was set down at approximately (iO.OOO. with an aggregate annual remuneration of about C 8.000.000. The permanent officers of the Railway Department numher 12.788. with a wattes hill of €0,350,504, while the wattes paid to temporary and casual employees last vear was £1.025,000. The total numher of employees in this Department is 17,210. with a unites hill of £4.385,104 per annum. Classified officers of Government Departments under the control of the Public Service Commissioner received in annual salaries £1,133,835 for 1915-10. and £2.001.11!) for 192520. IV. H. Stopforth’s cash clearin'! prices for fancy half hose, and wideend ties, should be of interest to all men. See our window display. Your choice for 2s lid. —Advt. Advice has been received that the ordinary trip of the Government steamer to the West Coast Sounds in February will he omitted and the next trip will not take place till about June. This change upsets the nrrangemenis heiny; made for the visit by representatives of the Progress League to Jackson Ray regarding the proposed development scheme. Some consolation can lie drawn, however, from the fact that June is a very favourable time to visit the locality referred to, and probably the trip will be better patronised that month by local representatives than any other time. It might however be difficult to get a Minister to join the party in June, the openin': of Parliament being at hand. Ladies and Gentlemen! The whiteness of your linen speaks wonders for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt. That the Railway Department is determined to carry out the proposal to do away with the workslrops at Greymouth has been placed finally beyond doubt by the receipt of definite instructions on the subject by the Greymouth workshop authorities. These are to the effect that the work is to he proceeded with of altering the car-shop into an, engine shell, and of converting the paint shop into a carpentering and waggon-overhauling shop. The orders are. further, that no more heavy repairs to locomotives are to be carried on at Greymouth. and, finally, that the men employed on these classes of work are to be transferred elsewhere. There is to be no further painting or overhaulinfi of cars here, and AVesting-house-brake overhauling is also to cense. Aliout 45 men are affected by the change.

Have you seen the beautiful carpets, squares, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, and linoleums now offering at special cut prices for cash this Christmas season at Schroder and Co. It will pay you to visit Schroder’s.—Advt. Boiler Cleaning made easy, cost cut in half when you use “ Mexican ” Boiler Graphite. Gentle in action but very sure and won’t injure boiler. Rook let from R. P. -Af. Manning and Co . 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch —Advt

Tinned eggs are as good as fresh if preserved with Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Ono bottle will do twenty dozen,—-Advt'

The Rev. P. B. Fraser and Mrs Fraser have returned from their world tour, arriving in Auckland from Vancouver by the Niagara on Tuesday. They expect to arrive in Hokitika about the middle of next week. Mr Fraser lias wired to Rev. Hutson asking him to remain and take the Church Services to-morrow. Air Hutson wijl occupy the St. Andrew’s pulpit to-mor-row for the last service as Air Fraser’s locum tenons, and intends leaving Hokitika next week. In keeping with the characteristic line of his work here, the address in the morning will be more especially for the young people, and in the evening “The Real Religion.”

It is understood that Air U. Rutland. who has acted as starter for the Westland Racing Club for many years, and filled the position very conscientiously. has expressed a desire to lie relieved from office. Negotiations have been opened with Al.r R. Hatch of Palmerston North to take up the position, and the matter will he considered on Tuesday night when the committee of the Club will meet to receive the Treasurer’s report in regard to the Christmas race meeting and draw up the programme for the autumn meeting in Easter week (April 7th.)

Professor .Maxwell Walker, judge of elocution at the Dunedin Exhibition competitions, in speaking to competitors before the opening said he believed that New Zealand speech had the makings of one of the best national speeches. There had from time to time been ■1 good deal of criticism regarding New Zealand speech and'accent, but he considered this criticism altogether unjustified. Certainly a national spirit of bu-rtia or laziness did affect speech sometimes, hut that aspect had been entirely absent in the competitions. \t another stage Professor Walker remarked that he had noticed throughout New Zealand and parts of Australia that words like “ memory,” with a brief ending, were frequently given a' very long ending. “ memoreo,” as if

Grocers report brisk demand for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help” in Is nackets. due in some measure to the heavy demand for summer clothing. -- Advl.

Ladies’ Holiday and Picnic Dresses hi checked and striped zephyr, special value. Is lid and (5s lid. Ladies’ and Children’s Randan and Rush flats. 2s lid. Children’s Washing Dresses, ,'ts lid. Rubber Bathing Caps. Is (id and Is lid. AfcGruors. Hokitika and Grey■until h. Advt.

Aren’s Fancy Shirts, with collars to match 9s Od to Fls Gd at ITallcnsteins, Rcvell Street.—Advt. Polish your floors with “ Tnn-ol ” ightcr work and a better, brighter polish. Also good for furniture, tan ■oots and leather goods.—Advt. Start the day right! Polish your ■shoes with Tan-01, the popular shine or tan footwear, leather goods and urniture.—Advt.

Buy our travelling rugs, kit bags, suit cases, etc! The prices are right, and we allow you one shilling in the pound lor cash. AY. H. Stoploitli s Revel! Street.—Advt.