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Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1927, Page 2

Hon H. L\ Michel, M.1..P.. re turn ed from Parliamentary duties on Sat. 11 relay. The Buller Progress League is circulating Coastal local bodies urging a reduction in telephone charges. A poor article is no bargain at anv price. Quality goods and our cash prices are always bargains. W. IT. Stopforth.—Advt. The lit. Hon. L. C. Amery who is now mountaineering at the Hermitage is clue to travel up the Coast at the week-end, reaching Hokitika at 12.60 next Monday, and departing at 2.30. While working in a sawpit at Mamin on Friday afternoon, Michael Boyle, a member of a co-operative road construction party, received severe head injuries through being struck by a rolling log. He was taken to the Iteefton Hospital. His condition is serious.

The amount of goods traffic sent from the West Coast through the Otira tunnel for the week totals 8063 tons, of which amount 2022 tons were railed through on Friday. For the past five weeks an average of SOoO tons per weeklias been maintained. The Chief Postmaster at Westport lias been advised by the Secretary ot the Department that tlie request for continuous telephone exchange attendance has been granted as from December Ist. Continuous attendance at the Westport exchange, therefore, commenced last Friday.

Xew .linoleums 3ft, Oft, and 12ft wide. Xew lino squares, a big range. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. The settlers of the district are appreciating the fine spell of weather now being enjoyed, and shearng is in general progress. Prices for wool continue satisfactory. A local settler received Is 8d per lb for a parcel of voo \ sent tq the Christchurch sales last tyeek-

The monthly meeting cf the Westland County Council will he held next Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Five dozen wide-end ties to be cleared at Is fid each. See window display. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. There was a good muster on the howling green on Saturday afternoon, and a pleasant afternoon ensued. Mesdames Knowles-Smith and Cooke kindly arranged the afternoon tea. Nominations for the Westland Kae. ing Club's Midsummer Meeting arc now coming to hand. Entries for all events for the two days’ racing close on Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock. It is expected there will be a large general entry ensuring an attractive race meeting.

The amended railway time-table came into force to-day. in future the trams leaving Hokitika for Greymouth will leave at 8.-10 a.m. instead of (8.-;5 a.m.) and in the evening at 4.50 instead of 4.35 p.m.). The trains will arrive at Hokitika from Gi-eyinouth at 9.21 a.in. and 6.00 a.m.

The County authorities have shown quick despatch in the rebuilding ol Duck Creek bridge on the Tvokatahi i-oad. The old bridge was dismantled last Monday, and it is Imped to have the new bridge so far advanced this evening to permit of light traffic in crossing the structure. 1 lie effort to meet the convenience of users hv this celerity is much appreciated by the settlers generally in the district.

Ladies new neckwear in crepe de chine and lace just in front London by parcel post; ladies collars, vestees. scarfs, etc., 2s to 10s fid. Melvay s. Hokitika.—Advt.

The death occurred at Westport on Friday of Mr John Boland, a native of Ireland, and 87 years ot age. Mr Boland had spent over 00 years on the West Coast, having followed goldniinfug pursuits at Brighton. Addison’s, and Westport. He had also managed various goldmining claims, and was at one time in the employ of the Westport Harbour Board. The late Mr Boland was a single man.

These who intend to patronise Miss James’ concert on Thursday evening at the Princess Theatre, and particularly country visitors, should hook their seats betimes, as the theatre is filling rapidly. The attractive programme circulated gives warrantry for the belief that the entertainment will be- sontetlT?nout of the ordinary, and quite a special treat in juvenile productions. Miss James was in town on Saturday a ltd expressed gratification with the progress her pupils were making. Miss Janies will return finally on Wednesday to prepare for Thursday's big night at the Theatre.

For some time past- the Westland Progress League has had in hand the matter of securing continuous telephone service for the Hokitika Exchange, which now numbers about 250 .subscribers. A two-thirds majority of those respectively with business and residential telephones, was necessary, involving some 170 signatures. It is understood the necessary number has now been secured, and the petition for the change over, which lias to go to Wellington, was lodged to-dnv. When instituted the continuous service will involve an addition of two additional hands to the local staff.

By adopting daylight-saving Now Zealand has made her time exactly twenty-four hours ahead of that of Samoa, which is not affected by the measure. “I’ve skipped exactly a day. hut I hope to recover it on my way back,” smilingly remarked Dr T. ]{.

Ritchie, chief medical officer, 'Western Samoa, who arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning. Wore there no day-light saving measure New Zealand would he eleven and a half hours ahead of Greenwich, and Samoa the same length of time behind Greenwich, making the island twenty-three hours behind the Dominion’s time.

The discovery that the lady teachers lockers at the Takapuna Grammar School had been ransaked during the morning was made when the classes adjourned at noon on Thursday, states the Auckland correspondent of the “ Lyttelton Times.” Investigation of handbags revealed that money and valuables were missing. .' t least one lady was a heavy loser, a cheque for line month’s salary received the previous day having been taken. Three other Indies lost various sums in cash. Instructions to stop payment of the

cheque proved useless. ]t had been presented in Auckland and cashed at the bank about the time the theft was discovered. The lockers rifled were customarily left unfastened, as it was considered a remote possibility that an intruder could enter the school unnoticed.

Owing to the failure of the Grey Electric Power Board’s supply to the Dobson mine on Thursday morniiuthe miners employed on the day shift refused to enter the mine on the grounds that the mining regulations required the fan to he working continuously for two hours prior to the men entering tiie mine. The management then decided to close the mine down for the remainder of the week. The mine will resume operations on Monday. A

coincidence in connexion with the suspension of operations is that Saturday was the anniversary of the Dobson colliery disaster, which occurred about -1 o’clock, on the morning of December 3rd, 1021), involving the loss of nine lives.

Six only super quality eider-down quilts, artistic design in satin covering. Prices £7 7s and £8 Bs. An acceptable Xmas gift at McKay's, Hokitika.— Advt.

For quality, style, and fitting try us for boys suits. Our cash prices defy competition. W. H. Stopforth.— Advt.

When buying “Fugi Silks’’ it is im pernlive that you select a quality thal will give good wear. Just o]>ened, genuine P.K. Fugi Silk in natural shade usually sold at 3s Del. our price 2s 1] Jd. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

No cough or cold can live with “ Nazol.” A sure, safe and speedy method of routing the most stubborn cough. Powerful, penerating, and soothing, GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.