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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1927, Page 2

The Greymouth Waterside Workers’ Union notify appreciation of donations received for their annual picnic.

Captain Mclntosh Ellis (Director of Forestry), accompanied by Mr Smith (Conservator of State Forests. Nelson), and Mr C. M. Malfroy '’of the Wellington Office), arrived in Hokitika on Saturday afternoon. Bargains at McKay’s Summer Sale—--20 dozen ladies’ white cotton vests, regular price Is 6d—Sale price lOct; 12 dozen superior white cotton vests, usually 2s 3d—Sale price Is 6d ; 2 dozen heavy minerva cotton vests, usually 4s Gd—Sale price 3s 6d.—Advt,

Miss Aileen Daly notifies she will re. smne teaching on Monday, Feb. 7th.

Goods traffic railed from the West Coast through the Otiru tunnel for last week totalled 7782 ions.

The Town Clerk notifies the District Electors List will bo open for inspection up to 7th. February.

The directors of the Cascade-West-port Coal Co., have appointed Mr Whittlestone of the Waiiseml Mine, Grevniouth, as manager of the Cascade Mine, Buller.

After a fine week rain set in last evening and by 0 o’clock this morning 1.49 inches were registered. The rain continued steadily this morning.

.Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell on behalf of Mr J{. F. Perham on Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. on the premises Fitzherbert Street., the whole of his first-class furniture and household effects, particulars appearing in another column.

If an owner of a motor vehicle hasn’t a license to drive it, he must not borrow the license of Ins friend and drive. Mr E. D. Mosley, S.AL, made this very plain in the Bower Court yesterday morning when he fined substantially a young man for using a license which did not belong to him. His Worship declared that it was a very g ,- avc. 'and serious offence, and that in such a case both parties were equally to blame, beiiiii.se obviously they intended tile license to deceive the authorities.

Mr F. S. Haw,son, business agent for the New Zealand Railways, who is visiting tiie West Coast, in connexion with the proposed farmers’ excursion to Canterbury, met the executive of the Kokutalii Brunch of the Farmers’ Union on Friday evening. Mr Pawson visited Ross oil Saturday and then proceeded to South Westland. The proposal is meeting with good support from the various branches, the general opinion being that the excursion will be. an excellent opportunity for an interclJange of views regarding agricultural matters with Canterbury farmers. The arrangements ill connexion with the excursion will be finalised at the annual meeting of the West Coast Farmers’ Union.

At the Magistrate's Court, Westport, on Friday, .Mr Meklruni, S.M.. presiding, Senior-Sergeant P. J. McCarthy proceeded against a hatch oi electors who failed to comply with the compulsory Registration of Elections Act. Ho did not press for any penalty but brought the cases forward as a warning to others, and to give publicity to the requirements ol the Act. Two of the offenders had since complied with the regulations, and the Senior-Ser-geant asked that these, charges be withdrawn. Mr C. 'Montgomery, Registrar of Electors, gave evidence proving the. charges. Jlis Worship said there was a nominal fine attached to tho offence, but as the Senior-Sergeant did not press for this ho would order the defaulters to pay costs.

Tho railway workers of the Westland service held their annual picnic yesterday at Lake Alaliinnpun. There was a huge crowd in a very long train of 2-1 carriages, I vans and two engines, totalling 1750 persons, including holiday makers from as far as Otiru and lnangahua Junction. A sports programme on generous lines caused much interest, notably a tug of war in which the Otira team were successful though later in a challenge match they were beaten by the Central team. The day was fine though threatening at midday, but was hot and fine till about 5 p.m. when light rain fell hut it did not interfere with the sueess of the outing. The train passed through Hokitika on the return journey just after (i p.m. and attracted a lot of interest.

The assertion of an ex-constable tint the, work of tho special body of policemen who escorted the Prince of Wales throughout the Dominion tour was more in the nature of an endurance test than a privileged trip, and the hope expressed that better arrangements would ho made in connection with the party to accompany the Duke and Duchess of York were commented upon yesterday by Commissioner MoTlvenoy. “Ail that is possible for tho comfort and convenience if the men has been done on this occasion, ’ he remarked. “I am certainly unaware of anything having been done that did not make for the comfort of tlioso wlio travelled with ttie Prince of Wales. The staff selected on tin's occasion by myself prove to be younger men who are probably accustomed to enduring more than those selected for the previous tour. Of course, T do not overlook Die fact that the grumbler is just as likely to be present on this occasion as formerly. “It seems to be tho privilege- of some persons to complain where there is precious little reason for complaint.’’ Many friend* throughout the AA est Coast will regret to learn ot the death of Mr Thomas Baxter, the well-known sawiniller and one of the eavliast generation of West Coasters. A little more than a week ago, the late Mr Baxter was cycling from Kumara down the Zig Zag Road, when the fork of his machine broke, precipitating the rider upon his head on the road. The result was grave injury to his forehead, and although he underwent an operation at the Grey River Hospital soon alter admission, the injury proved fatal, death taking place at 7..‘11l o’clock last evening. The late Mr Baxter, who was horn r>!) years ago at Hokitika. Iliad been identified with the sawmilling industry since its early stages on the Coast, and in partnership with his brother. Mr William. Baxter, who is now a resident of Mauukau, Auckland, he conducted mills at Kokiri and elsewhere. Latterly lie had been interested in mills in the Kumara district, and was a familiar figure as he travelled about that district. A man of genial disnosiiion. lie was popular with a wide circle of friends. He was a prominent howler and took a keen interest in various forms of sport. One of the links with the pioneering days of the Coast, his passing will he especially re gretted by the older generation of Coasters, and the relatives will have the sincere sympathy in their bereavement. Besides his widow and brother he is survived by one son, Mr John C. Baxter, of Grevmoutih. and two daughters Mrs Boss Clark (of Auckland) and Miss Isa Baxter.

Jerseys and Pull-overs—Roys’ grey till wool colonial school jerseys—Special sale prices Is fid, 4s lid. 5s fid, and 5s lid; 8 only men’s white pull-overs and cardigans, usually 12s fid to 16s fid —Sale price 8s lid and 9s lid.— McKay’s Summer Sale.—Advt.

He prepared for the warm weather and keep coo! with one of our Japanese sunshades: Lady’s 3s lid. maid’s 3s fid, girl’s Is fid, less than half-price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Millinery bargains—B only models, regular prices 49s fid to 55s—Sale prices 25s ; (1 only model hats, regular price 15s —Sale price 19s lid: ready-to-wear hats, regular prices 15s fid to 35s—Sale prices 4s lid to 12s fid; children’s hats—all reduced to special sale prices, from 2s fid.—At McKay’s Summer Sale.—Advt.

Artificial Silk Holeproof Hose Xonladder. usual price 5s lid. sale 2s fid. One Step, guaranteed quality, all shades 2s lid. Marl Cotton Hose Is 3d, children’s from fid per pair.— Schroder and Co.—Advt. In bulk or bottle, Sharland’s Table Vinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Specify “Sharland’s” to your grocer.—Advt. Ten pieces of carpet runners, new designs—just in from Home.—Tapestry’s 5s fid and 6s lid, Axminster 16s fid and 17s fid. Velvet pile 12s 9d. Hair Runner for hard wear 10s 9d. Better value than before.—McKay’s. Hokitika.—Advt.

Owing to tho large number of nominations for the Swimming Carnival on Tuesday, the Handicaps will not ho available until to-morrow. Ihe death of .Airs Rae. wife of Mr Gilbert Rae of Alain Road, Blackball? took place on Saturday evening at the Grey River Hospital. The late Airs Rae was -11 years of age. and leaves eight of a family.

The Greymouth AYatcrside Workers’ I nion l’icnic to Cass Square on Saturday passed off very successfully some 800 taking part. The Grey Alunioipal Band accompanied the picnic and during the day played an enjoyable programme. Games and racing passed away a very pleasant day, the homeward train leaving at 0.30 p.m.

Special Sale discounts—All linoleums 3ft. oft and 12ft wide, prices ranging from 5s Del to 24s (id a yard—Less 2s Od in the 1! during sale period; 20 linoleum squares, 9ft x Oft, 9ft x 10ft Bin, Oft x 12ft—Special sale discount of 2s fid in the C; carpet runners, hearth rugs, carpet squares, sofa rugs—all subject to 2s 0d in the C discount during AfcKay’s Summer Sale.—Advt.

Come to Greymouth—Huge Fire Salvage Sale at McGrucr’s begins on Friday, January 2Stli, at 0 n.m. The huge fire salvage stocks cost us nothing. All we ask are silly prices to cover cost of drying and preparing for sale. No better value anywhere in New Zealand. AYe will refund your travelling expenses if you are not satisfied. A few shillings will buy much. AlcGruer’s temporary premises, Greymoutili.—Advt.

Bure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table A'inegar and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Best for all purposes.—Advt.