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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1927, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society takeplace a.t 7.30 O’clock this evening at tho County Chambers.

The programme of the Westland Racing Club for the summer meeting to he held on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20th. and 27th. appears in this issue.

River erosion has caused some damage to the eastern 'approach of the Knnicri river bridge, Ivokatahi road. A portion of the approach has subsided and teni.poiktry protection was provided with stone work. With tho falling of the flood waters it will he possible to put in more secure protection probably in tho nature of wing lining from the bridge structure.

Mr A. TV. Creighton, of the Blenheim postal staff, who broke his arm bile playing for the Marlborough Rugby reps at Nelson during the last season, had the misfortune, while playing tennis at Seddon a few days ago to break tho same arm in the same place. Mr Creighton, who was acting as postmaster at Seddon at the time, has been relieved by Mr V. Logan of the Blenheim office.

Samuel Chapman, an inmate of the Old People’s Home, Westport passed away on Tuesday morning. The deceased was a native of England, 84 years of age, and had, resided in New Zcland for 63 years. His wife predeceased him by many years. Deceased in tho early days followed mining and later had the hotel at Inangahua Junction. Three sons survive deceased, Samuel, John and William, and three daughters, Airs Alangos, Westport; Airs Smith, Buller Road and Afrs AlcGrath, Greyinouth.

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. A not a pleasure in store awaus you.— Advt.

If you do you rown upholstering you will be pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, 50in. wide, at 5s 6d per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt.

Alarcella Satin Bed Quilts, single and double-bed sizes, prices 19s lid to 55s for super quality and size at AlcKay’s. —Advt.

Call to-day at Addison’s and inspect new hall squares, carpet squares, runners, lino squares and' hearth rugs. These are showing in all the newest designs and colourings.—Advt.

If you do you- own upholstering you will he pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings. 50in. wide, at os 6d per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt.

For a cold in the head you want something that will penetrate and soothe. There’s nothing like “Nazol. Instant relief. 60 doses for Is Cd.— Advt.

No cough or cold can live with “ Nazol.” A sure, safe and speedy method of routing the most stubborn cough. Powerful, penerating, qpd soothipg. 60 doses Is 6d,—Advt,

A notice in the estate of the Tate William C. Shaffrey, of Hokitika, appears in this issue, by Mr A. R. Elcock Solicitor. W. H. Stopfortli lias just landed a consignment of women’s Ivavser “slipper heel” silk hose in all the new shades.—Advt. The programme of the Westland Trotting Club for the annual meeting on Tuesday, Jail. 3rd. appears in this issue.

A deputation representing the North Island and the South Island Motor Unions is to wait on the Prime Minister to-day (Thursday) to make representations on behalf of motorists as to the basis of the petrol tax. Messrs H. C\ Harley and F. W. Johnston were appointed at last week’s meeting of the South Island Motor Union to represent that body in any representations made to the Government relating to the petrol tax. The anniversary ball in the Woodstock Hall last evening drew a capital attendance and the function proved a marked success. The floor was in capital order and was in charge of Mr A. Xancckiveil, while the Black Hand Orchestra supplied good music that kept dancers tripping merrily. The supper arrangements were a special feature and reflected every credit on the ladies committee. To-night a juvenile ball will he held commencing at eight o’clock and all arrangements are complete for a very successful gathering. A good night’s fun is assured and juveniles specially are being particularly catered for.

“To the average American, Xew Zealand is somewhere in the Pacific, good Government prevails there, it is the country where Canterbury lamb is grown, and good fishing is obtainable, the last-mentioned being mainly the result of Mr Zone Grey’s visit to this Dominion.” So stated Dr K. G. Ferridav, who has spent four years in America, and who was in Gisborne on a visit to his brother. Air J. M. J'erridav. Dr Fcrridav added that tho "Americans cannot bring themselves to accept statements that the Xew Zealand trout arc as big as they are reported to he. To tho American, trout was only a small fish, and when an American was told of the large ones that could he caught in Xew Zealand waters, he merely commented : “Tell me the next.” The American was something of a teller of stories, and he naturally was si optical of the other man’s story.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Hokitika Gas Coy., Ltd., was held at the Company's Office, Stafford Street, yesterday afternoon at 5

o’clock. Mr D. J. Evans. Chairman of Directors, presided. Iji was explained that the meeting had been called conformable with legal advice to enable the Company to make extended powers under the articles ot association to deal with various matters which had not been contemplated when the Company Was formed over fifty years ago. Conditions and times had changed greatly, and the altered position called for the amendment. The formal motions of which notice had been given to tho shareholders, wore moved by the Chairman and

seconded hv Air AV. K. Williams and carried. The confirmatory meeting was fixed for December 7 at the same place and hour. Before tho meeting dispersed it was indicated that the half yearly returns which were now being compiled disclosed tho alßjits of the Company in a very satisfactory and promising position. I lie erection of the new gas holder was expected to he in hand in the new year, and when available would add considerably to the carrying powers of the Company.

Xow is tho time that every housewife contemplates making improvements to her home, whether it is carpets, linoleums, rugs, runners or curtains that are required the host value' for youi money is at Schroder and Co. who lia\e the latest designs and colourings in furnishing goods.—Advt.