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Hokitika Guardian, 22 February 1926, Page 2

Tin- Uuiianga District Excursion were inifortniiiitc in cancelling their visit to Hokinka. as after the rain at 7 o’clock the rest of the day was line and sunny. The funeral of the late Mr dames Cass tool; place to Boss cemetery on I'ridav afternoon and was followed by n good number of mourners. The Bcv. Di Kennedy conducted the service at St. Patrick’s Church and the graveside. Tn reply to the application of fho Wes 1 land County Council lor a grant for road connection between Hokitika cud Buntupu, via Alabinapua. the .Minister in (‘barge of the Tourist Department has advised Dial tile matter comes under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department, which now controls all rnnding matters, and the application has been referred to that quarter.

Members of the staff of the Magistrate's and Warden’s Court at Hokitika met on Saturday morning in order to farewell Mr D. V. Whitlock, who is resigning in order to study at Selivyii College for the Church of England .Ministry. Mr 1,. W. I.ouisson (clerk of the rulin' on behalf of the stafT wished Mr Whitlock every success and made him a small present. Mr Whitlock suitably responded. Air J. J. King from the Patent Ollier, Wellington, took up the duties on Thursday in succession to Mr Whitlock.

On Saturday aftenoon there was a very large assemblage at the funeral of tlit* late Mr Francis Keenan, of liiinu. the town and country being well represented including many returned soldiers. The services at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside were conducted by Rev. Dr Kennedy, and a large number of wreaths and floral tributes were placed on the grave, including wreaths from flic Returned Soldiers' Association. Diggers’ Sawmill workers, Frosty Creeksawmill workers and residents of Riinu and Woodstock. A tiring party under Sergt. J. Mclntosh, fired three volleys. Bugler 1,. Ross sounding "The Last Post.”

At a mooting ;it tin- County Chambers on Saturday forenoon. .Mr Duff in tin- chair. arrangements wore made for the despatch of scholars to the Dunedin Exhibition. The scholars will be sent in hatches of forty, commencing with Hokitika school on (Ith .March, and a country batch the following Saturday. Other batches will be sent as arranged. The estimated cost of the trip is Cl per head. Alisx Wallace. Mrs Mnnson, Messrs Patridge, Swcney, Conning, Duff and Evans were appointed a sub-committee to organise the tour. It was resolved to apply to the High .School Hoard for financial assistance and Messrs Bruce. Duff and Evans were appointed town collectors. Country teachers are advised that funds raised locally may he used for their own children. The proposal is to leave on .Saturday, spend Sunday in Christchurch, proceed to Dunedin on Monday, have three days at the Exhibition :—-Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday and leave Dunedin on Friday on return arriving home on Saturday; eight days in all. Hokitika State School scholars will travel in uniform. The following numbers were handed in: Hokitika -10; Kanieri 8: Stafford 2. Kokatahi ", Woodstock 2. Awatuna 8. Ruatapu 3. Air Evans, acting secretary. should lie notified of additional numbers without delay. The invitation to travel covers also the scholars of Catholic schools in ihe district.

House and Picnic Frocks now less than half price, 5s IUI to 12s Gd at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

Great sale of gloves and hose, 9d, Is, Is Gd, 2s, 2s Gd up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s Gd, 3s Gd and 4s lid. each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s, 3s Gd, 3s Ud, 4s 3d.—Advt. Sample Vests—real snips—at Addisons.—Advt.

Mill and Factory Supplies: Get outquotes for Belting, Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease, Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, “Climax” Packing, etc., R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Airs F Keenan, family and relatives insert notices of thanks in this issue.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify further entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi on Wednesday.

The weekly practice of the Municipal Band will he postponed until further notice.

The final of the Gray Bowling Club’s singles was played on Saturday and was won by Air Alcrcor who defeated A'r Carev bv 17 to 15.

Representatives of the wheat-grow-ers and the flour-millers had a private conference with tHo Minister of Agriculture. Die lion 0. J. Hnwken. regarding the wheat problem, at Wellington on Friday. It seems to reconcile the conflicting interests. The matter has been discussed by Cabinet, and will be further discussed.

Popular Tuesday night social and dance in aid of Fire Brigade team's expenses to the Dunedin competitions, Soldiers’ Hall. Feb. 23rd. at 8.30 p.m. sharp. First-cass floor, good music and efficient ABC.; room for cards. Admission Is Gd.—Advt. The successful West Coast candidates in the National Scholarship examinations. together with the amount of the award in each case were:—Anderson, Robing E., Hokitika District High School, CIO. plus £35; Wylde, Frank, Greymouth Technical College, £10; Bidland. William. Christchurch Boys’ High School, £lO, plus £35.

A truthful old proverb is “ Where there’s a will there’s a way.” If all the good people who are finding it somewhat difficult to pay for their n&iintonance owing to the Westland Hospital Board, endeavoured to pay say a pound or two per month, they could soon liquidate- their liability and very materially help to keep our hospital maintain its high standard of efficieev. " Where there's a will, there's

[-Ac IV housewife is interested in the cleaning of her homo. Ihe latest method is by " Electrolux.” Bead what a user says: “ Dear Sir: I should like to put upon record my appreciation of the Electrolux Cleaner. It is a wonder worker. The amount of dust il (o'lects from an apparently clean house is horrifying, and in fact alter seeing the results I consider it- an absolute necessity in every household where health and cleanliness arc valued. Apart from this fact it takes all the drudgery out of house work which is done in half the time.” .See them displayed by Tomlinson and Gillurd. Bevel! Street.— Advt.

The Mayor of Chri.-Dchtiri-h [-Mr Archer', in presenting a photograph of himself to Air .1. .1. North, on Friday, -aid :—" It is a photograph of the first BaptisL .Mayor of ( hristchnrch and the lir-t downright Bill Fed Mayor. 1 am very proud to he the first Baptist minister and the first Bed Fed to occupy the position." Air North said that the .Mayor’s views might have a violent veil line, and the speaker might have very different colours, hut the two might, lie ahsolntelv friendly and amicable. He did not think, however, that he had any political colour, blue yellow. green or white, to match the Mayor's predilection lor rod.

No matter whether a cold lodge in throat, head or chest. " Xar.ol ” will promptly dear it out. try it on sugai . --Advt.

Now arriving from Nelson and Otago large consignments of peaches, plums, apricots and tomatoes. Our instructions are to sell at the lowest market juice. Paterson. Michel and Co. Ltd.. (’Photic No. 2.). —Advt.

Be sure and pay k-chroder and Co. a visit: ever line is drastically reduced in juice to effect a spcoilv clearance at Schroder's Great Sale.— Advt.

There’s only one “ Xa/.ol.” Be sure you get it for your cold. GO doses Is Gil.- \dvl.