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Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1927, Page 2

The Thorpe Family insert a notie of 'thanks in this issue.

In view of the fact that .Mr A, A. Androwes is not yet strong enough to resume his duties a.s Town Clerk, the Borough Council' last evening gave extended leave of absence for a further period of three months.

The silver cup donated by Mr Soddon. M.P., for the Shrikespcrean recitation for gentlemen at the Westland Competitions was placed on view at Mr A. IV. Yarrall's to-day. There is also a silver rose howl for the indies’ Shakesperoan recitation at the Competitions.

Xext Wednesday evening the Hockey Hall is to take plane in tlie Soldiers’ Hall. Great preparations are now in band for a successful gathering. .All that is required now is a monster gathering and so assure the success of the function.

The third outbreak of fire within a few weeks occurred on Wednesday night in Harris’s Buildings, adjoining Dawson’s Hotel, Reefton. The blaze was noticed bv a couple ol passers-by. who extinguished the flames. On the two previous occasions evidence was discovered to show that the outbreaks were the work of an incendiarv.

Addressing the Wellington Rotary Club. Arehbishop Averill, of Auckland, solved the riddle why Wellington Is more windy than Auckland. The northern city, he remarked, had been said to ho able to blow for itself so wei'l that it needed no outside assistance. Wellington, on the other hand, was so modest that it needed outside assistance in the way of blowing.

New crepe de chines iust opened up New colour shades. Prices 7s (id, fis lid. and 11s fid a yard.—McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at McKav’s.—Advt.

Ladies’ new umbrellas, a big range in qualities, just opened up. Latest styles in handles. Prices 5s lid to 255. —McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

Evening Frocks and evening dress flowers: Beautiful selection now on view at McKay's. Hokitika.—Advt.

Window Curtains.—lf it’s window curtains you require call and see McKay’s display.-—Advt.

This is cough time, hut not if you take “ Xazol.” Xo cold is “ X’azol proof. The best family protection. Prompt, pleasant and powerful. Is fid buys GO doses, ready tp use.—Advt.

A meeting of the Farmers’ Union will l>e held in the Public Hall. Tvokntahi on next Thursday. Aug. 18th. at 8 p.m.

Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaitcr is now on sale at .McKay’s at .‘is .'id a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.— Advl.

It. was reported at the meeting of the Westland Competitions yesterday that the United ( lull, of (treymouth. would send a team down tor the impromptu speaking nr, the opening day of the Competitions next Saturday. The appearance of these representatives will add greatly to the public inletest.

Regarding the improvements to the local water supply it was mentioned at the llorougli Council meeting last night during a short discussion that quotations were now awaited for a price for the manufacture of pipes locally to replace some of the sections of wood pipes at present considered unsatisfactory. The matter is to he brought up again at the next meeting.

Tim Benefit Ball in the It ini n Public Ifall last evening was a pronounced success. There was a large t rowd present, and dancing went with a good swing tile whole evening. I lit* muste was excellent, being suppi’ied by Boss’ Orchestra. A sumptuous supper was served, and to the ladies’ committee great praise is due to the manner in which arrangements were carried out.

'I here was only, a fair at tendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last night for the

wcckl\ ellel ire under t lit l allspices ot the It.S.A. for I lie benefit of the hall' I mills. Alter ten games of interesting play the winners proved to be: Mr If. Huberts, fir.l ; .Mrs Bakin, second: -Mrs Bell, third ; and Mr W. Zeigler. fourth. .Messrs G rilfen and Hamilton were run-ners-up. Slipper was served and the priv.es distributed. On next Friday the tournament will he continued when four useful household prizes will he offered.

A'erilas odium pant, which being inleipreteil means: Truth Begets hat red. Nevertheless. Westland alone eontril utml £OOO I -'hi for amuseiiH at tax. exclusive of pictures ami races for the Mar ended .March 31st. 10*27 ■- > f-ayeth the (lovt. Gazette. No reasonable person objects to people having their amusement, hut tao inucli amusement begets frivolity. Thor? is the n--1 ial institutions to bo kept going, such as our hospital, and it still take. money to buy bread. '‘See the point. Advl.

After negotiations extending over a period of nearly two years between the Cray Harbour Board ami the Marine Department, the speciiieiuions prepared livYhe Board's Kngincer (Mr 11. AA at-

kT,son) for the Board's electrical Miction dredge have been approved by the Department, and the tenders in connexion with the contract lor its erec-

tion aro now in course nl preparation. The letting of the contract marks the most impel rant phase in the Board’s history in connexion with harbour im-

provements, and the reclamation ot land in the vicinity of the two lagoons.

Yosieidnv a very pleasing filiation took place at St. ( oliimbkilie's Con-

vent in connection with the recent musical examinations, when Bow. rather Finerty presented the foli'owing with

prizes wan in their respective grades: Associate, gold medal, Cwcn .lacolts ; Senior A iolin Honours, (fold Medal, .lolin .Ackers: High Bocal Honours, I’egoy Cairo!!, a handsomely bound volume of Chopin: Senior Honours. Moira Sfopl’ortli. a liandsomely-houun volume of Schubert : Intermediate Honours. tgnalia AYriglii and Maureen Fitzgerald (equal) each a volume of Crieg. Musical items were contributed iiv the pupils alter which afternoon tea was provided hv the Sisters and fully enjoyed by the thiiMreii.

Tlio electl deal Miction dredge tu be const rueied In! 1 dredging Eruamoana Lagoon, near Greymoiuli, will he about eighty loot in length. with n hoam not to exceed twenty-nine loot. The pontoon will lie constructed of Australian hardwood and riniu. and the inaoliinory will' 1.0 covered liv a roof. Power (400 volts', will ho supplied from the (Irev Power Hoard's supply and will he stepped down to the required voltage by a portable transformer, which will he located on the shore of the lagoon. The dredge will he capable of digging from four to twelve feet helow water. About SOf),000 eubie feet of spoil' will have to he moved, and this will be utilised in reclaiming and levelling the Harbour Hoard’s reserves in Arney Street. The dredge is to he ready for trial within twelve months from the acceptance of the fenders.

“The trouble in Samoa is increasing in intensity, and the natives will not give up till they hear that the Samoa question has been settled satisfactorily in New Zealand." writes Mr 0. If. L. Westbrook, a Samoan merchant, in a letter from Apia, dated duly 25, to a Thinodin linn. "ft is a great pity our Administrator is xa stubborn, as cveryU'iug could have boon seftleil in n satisfactory way if he had oni’y called the Citizens’ Committee together for a round table conference.’ Mr Xostvorlhy. Alinistor of Internal Affairs-, rn whom all were depending for an adjustment of the trouble, acted 1 Ice a foolish tyrant. Tlfe result is that what was formerly carried out < n purely constitutional lines, guTh-I hy legal advice from Samoa and New 7a nland, has now blossomed out into passive resistance, and the connner e of the country is likely to sufl’er."

Cable advice from London states that after 20th September, 1027 tin London) prices of sheetings and calicoes wit: have to he advanced. We advise people to tiny sheetings now and recommend McKay's, Hokitika, for host values.— Advt.

Last week of sale: Balance of ladies and children's underwear to he sold at FTai'f Sale Prices.—Schroder and Co. Hall.

Last week of Sale: 12 only boys’ Kaiapoi sports suits, sizes 8 to 13. one price IPs lid; hoys’ all wool pullovers. 0s yd; all wool Petone college shorts, navy blue, at Ss lid; men’s pull overs and cardigans. 7s 9d and 12s fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.