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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1927, Page 2

.Mr Seddoii. ALP.. proceeded to Christchurch to-day to attend thiobsequies of the late Lady Ward.

The death is reported at the local hospital of William Campbell, aged DO years, who came from the North Westland district. The deceased has been an inmate of tlie hospital for some considerable time.

To-night ! To-night I Another of the popular .lazy, evenings will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall when all the latest hits will lie l featured by Boss' Full Orchestra. Dancing at 8.30 sharp. Admission Is Od.— Advt.

Ale.srs W. Houston and Co. direct special attention to their tuioli n sale to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. at the marl of the residential property in Hampden Street, in the estate of the late Jane Hilldnip.

l.isteners-iii last night had the opportunity of hearing a very clear speech by Air Bruce. Commonwealth Prime A!mister, who commenced speaking at .Melbourne shortly after 10.30 (New Zealand time) on the work of the late Imperial Conference. A very interesting address was given, punctuated with liberal applause.

Air Percy Coyle official representative of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association of New Zealand will bevisiting the Coast shortly, and will he at Hokitika on the 21st inst. A meeting of licensed victuallers to meet Air Covle is being arranged for on the date mi tiled.

Intending competitors are again reminded that entries close on Saturday for the gala day competitions. From the entries received good competition should result. Some country mothers are entering their babies for the Aliss Westland and Master "Westland coinpetitions. The dancing by the girls in gay attire is sure to he very attractive, fn" addition to the Alavpolc and Sir Roger, there will he a Haymakers’ dance, an old Fngisli revel.

The following players have been .selected to play in the match Boss v. Hokitika at the Mental Hospital Grounds on Sunday next. Play 'commences at. 10 a.ill. —J. Griffith, G. Williams, J. Griffith. B. Ferguson, .1. Coulson, J. Webster, J. Cooper, J. Turner, A. M. King, B. Nightingale, Greatbatch. Kmcl'g. C. J. King.

There was excellent patronage for the sale of farm produce and vegetables at the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday afternoon conducted by the enthusiasists at Kokatahi-Koiteraiigi responsible' for the successful winter show year alter year in that centre. The object was to raise additional funds tor the better equipment of the show ball, and was attained, there being a complete clearance of all goods on sale. There was a wide variety of goods and no lack of ready customers lor the bargains offering. No doubt a return visit would he welcomed.

Cowhide Creek bridge on the main south road now being finished, a start lias been made with the driving ot the piles for Camerons Creek bridge. The construction of this bridge, however, is 1 ik?lv to he delayed somewhat as a quantity of the material ordered is still wanted' As soon as possible the Westland County will erect a third bridge at Granite Creek crossing. Fergusons. Various other improvements on the main south road are being carried out and turn-outs are to be provided on Parker’s Creek deviation which will he appreciated by traffic. Jn reply to a deputation from the Canterbury Progress Leagufe M,r Pownie Stewart at Christchurch in referring to the Coast road completion, said that it was a question of whether or not the money was available for the work. He understood that if ' unemployed men were put on tht work, they would have to he under skilled men. lie had made enquiries to ascertain if it could he treated as relief work for the unemployed. and as yet had had no reply. He would enquire further into the matter when lie reached Wellington.

.Mr Fred Turley, Secretary of the Sawmillers' (inion, who has been visiting mills in the Puller district, says tliev are really in a had way owing to the shortage of orders, consequent (in the heavy importation of timbers. For instance, he found that at .Marris’s mill If) or 12 men less than in normal times were working. At Watson’s. Xgakawau. there was also a considerable shortage, and in Karamea and kittle Wanganui mills a similar state prevailed, all pointing to the need for further protection to prevent imported timber taking the place of that milled locally. The new Christ church Broadcasting Station will open to-morrow night at 8 o’clock with a special programme when the Postmaster-General, the Mayor of Christchurch, Bishop Brodie and .Mr •). M. Prentice will speak. There will he a special concert, including items by Derry’s Band. On Sunday night Christchurch will tune in with the Makura at sea, and the public men of the city will speak words of welcome to Mr Coates. Prime Minister, who is due to arrive in Wellington on Monday morning. Come to Greymouth—Huge Fire Salvage Sale at McGruer’s begins on Friday, January 23th, at 9 a.m. The huge fire salvage stocks cost us nothing. All we ask are silly prices to eovo” cost of drying and preparing for sale, .so better value anywhere in New Zealand. We will refund your travelling expenses if you are not satisfied. A few shillings will buy much. McGruer’s temporary premises, Greyrnoutlh.—Advt.

A mild sensation, says the “Argus.” was created yesterday in town when it became known that the Greymouth Power Board’s staff of linesmen, numbering sixteen, had ceased work. The cause of the trouble appears to have been the sudden dismissal of a member of the staff of linesmen, concerning which they had, as a body, on Tuesday sent a letter to the Board indicating their attitude, of which yesterdav’s stoppage was the logical conclusion. The linesmen last evening had had no intimation from the Board. The Chairman (Mr .T. W. Greenslade) was yesterday out of town. The men declare the next move is up to the Board. No doubt the Board and the parties to the difference will go into the matter to-day, when it should be possible to effect a ready settlement.

Particular cooks specify Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Rich, piquant and free from mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. Accept no other.—Advt'.

A notice appears in this issue that a meeting of the Hokitika Cricket Club will be held at Keller’s Sample Booms this (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. Business important.

The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharland’s ” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent, flavour and strength.— Advt.