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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1926, Page 2

The Town Clerk notifies that ten per «ent .additional will lie charged on all rates remaining unpaid after March 31st. 1926.

If. Lynn (in charge) wired from Christchurch Uailway Station this morning at 8.30 o’clock : “All Westland schools excursion party at station as happy as larks.”

A Endin' Tournament and dance will be held in the Koitcrnngi Hall on Wednesday, March 21th, in aid of the Hall Funds. Gents Is Gd, ladies Is. Good prizes.—Advt.

St,. Mary’s Club euchre tournament will be continued to-morrow (Tuesday) at 8 p.in. First prize, pair of firstclass double-bed blankets; second, beautiful cushion ; third, two pair ladies bluebird silk stockings; four fill, pair cashmere socks. The prizes are on view at Mr Af. MeGavin’s tailors’ shop, lie veil ,St ret. Admission 2s.— Advt.

A local member of the Polite. Forte yesterday paid a. tribute to the smartness of the turnout of the Fire Brigade yesterday morning. lie heard the first alarm and though lie had hi.s clothes all ready to jump into, when ho got outside by the Town Clock be found that the ro.I from the Gibson (Play station was just in front of him. a smartness in turning out that cause, him considerable surprise, as be thought be would have been on the spot an easy first.

The dcatli took place yesterday of M,rs Mary Dec, widow of the late Mr Patrick Dee, a- well-known storekeeper of Hokitika, who passed away some twenty years ago. Deceased had been a well-known resident of many years standing. She was a native ol Garrick M across, Ireland, and 75 years ot age. She leaves a family of seven, two daughters (St. Alary Agues, Convent, Christchurch, and Mary Ann of Hokitika) and five sons (Gerald. Jlokitiku; Patrick, Christchurch; Michael, llaiirnki Plains; Thomas and Daniel, San Francisco).

There appears m have been some laxity somewhere in (oniieotion with the charge of the water supply. We are in for mod that since .Mr Gaylor has been in charge as turncock (one of his duties being to turn on the. water to full pressure on the occasion of any alarm of fire being given) that the telephone connection with the turncock’s lion*:* has not been made, and that as a result, the giving of the iiro alarm (by special connection with the hell tower, to heads of the Brigade and the turncock) was not effective to the hitter officer, and he had to trust to hearing the firebel!. It was not till Xo. 2 fii(‘hell had bujn rung that Air Gaylor heard the alarm and he ban just turned on the water when the motor car from the seat oi the lire arrived.

The sale of sections at Cook’s River. South Westland, last week, opened up a block of fine country for closer settlement, and forms a distinct advance in the progress of that district. In this connection the survey of these sections enabled the permanent main road on the "ay to Karangnroa to he laid out. The present road is considerably lower down tine road is considerably lower down the flat than that laid out now lor the permanent road, the latter considerably shortening the distance, and lead to two suitable- bridge crossings ol tiie two rivers intervening, which could not possibly he bridged when? the present road crosses, owing to the wide extent of the river bed.-.

There was considerable controversy yesterday in connection with the available water supply for the iise of the .l*’ir? Brigade at the morning’s fire. Supt. Braddon stated yesterday morning that the -absence of a sufficient pressure at the critical moment when the Brigade first got their hose into position altogether upset the value of the smartness of the Brigade in reaching the seen? with their gear. It was most- regrettable (that there should have not been a suitable supply at that time, as it prevented the Brigade in obtaining a. mastery in the first few minutes, and resulted in a considerable destruction by the delay. Hi? stated that he intended to again point out the danger of the position to the Borough Council, this subject having, on a previous occasion caused some friction between the two bodies.

Marked down to clear smart Gaberdine Costumes bentuifully braided and in fashionable colourings. Call and inspect at Addisons.—Advt.

Hokitika District High School navy serge uniform dresses, sizes 27 to 39 inches, prices 22s 6d to 31s (kl at McKay's the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Our first shipment of autumn millinery is now showing. Smart models and ready-to-wear novelty hats in the latest styles all at exceedingly low prices to effect a speedy sale for cash. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “ Nazol ” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer c-olds. Is 6d for 60 doses. —Advt. Ladies’ New Winter Felt Hats and Ready-to-Wear Hats, smart styles, just opened up—McKay’s, The Leading Drapers.—Advt. Happy children keep free from worms with Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

Air John Cron notifies that the accommodation house at Hanst will he closed for throe weeks.

Messrs At. Houston and Co. notify an auction sale of furniture and effects in the mart on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m.

ATessrs W. Jeffries and Coy. notify entries for tlieir stock sal.' at Hari Hari Salcyards on Saturday 27th. Alarch at 1 p.m.

In connection with Sunday’s fire. Afr Baty notifies patrons that an announcement will he mad.? ill the course of a day or two, in connection with the carrying on of business as usual.

Air A. G. Park (son of Afr J. Park of Hokitika) of the Greymouth Public Works office, was one of the successful candidates in the civil engineer’s prelimiliarv examination.

Roll Up! Roll Up! To the long night dance in the Three AI i It; Hall to-mor-row (Tuesday) night. Good floor. Good music and a first class supper. Gents 2s, ladies Is Cd.—Advt.

The annual ball of the. Hokitika Beautifying Association this year has been arranged for Wednesday, April 14th. Alessrs Leslie Michel and D. Williamson are the joint secretaries, and a strong committee has been set up. The ball is being arranged on very elaborate lines, and is to bo the ball of the season.

In connection with Sunday morning’s fire, though the No I bell rang out a very vigorous alarm, it was not beard in the outlying portions of the town, and it was not until later in the day that many residents became aware of the outbreak. Throughout the day the vie Unity Avias thronged; by residents viewing the damage done.

Factory Owners: Save money, save a lot of money. Clean your boilers with “ Stopskale.” Removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Out Free Booklet explains. R. P. M. Afnnning and Co, 6 Bedford Row, Cluistclmn^h. —Advt.

Newest Ensemble Suits, Costumes and Frocks, just.opened up—AleKay’s, The Leading Drapers.— Advt. Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiucss, catarrh, promptly relieved by “ Nnzol.” Soothes a'ld relieves. CO doses Is Od.—Advt.

Great sale of gloves and Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s Gd, 3s Cd and 4s lid, each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s. 3s Gd, 3s lid, 4s 3d. —Advt.

Great one-price campaign, 4s lid sal;.—is lid three days only commencing on Saturday. Alarch 30th. The great, dean-up after a busy sale; values extraordinary. This great 4s lid sale will eclipse any 4s lid sale of the past for bargains. Como for your share of Hie great offerings.— AleGrtior’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.' —Advt.

Addisons for value in dress flannels all shades—grey, navy, cardinal, saxe, nigger, tan, fawn, rust and rosewood. Prices right.—Advt. .lust landing a large consignment of choice dessert and cooking apples with instructions to sell at the lowest market. prices. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd.—Advt.