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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1930, Page 4

Mr E. N. Haddock, of Christchurch, inserts a notice of thanks in tills issue. Messrs I. Brown and Co. notify that all overdue accounts if not paid or arranged for will be sued for without further notice. The President of the Beautiying Association (Hon H. L. Michel) desires to acknowledge a donation to the funds of £2 2s from the Greymouth Watersiders’ Picnic Committee, per the Secretary, Mr Kirk. To-morrow morning at 11 o'clock Messrs W. Jeffries and Co, will sell in the mart a freehold property in Hampden St. on behalf of Mr J. P. Hagar, and at 2 p.m. at Arahuria Road, on behalf of Mr J. W. Maloney, the whole of Ins household ,furniture and effects.

A dance that is sure to draw a crowded attendance will be held at the Public Hall, Kokatahi, in aid of the hall funds, to-morrow night. Special arrangements have been made and the event should prove the best ever held in the district. Novelty dances will be the feature of the evening, and with the music supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra a jolly time is assured.

Great praise has been given the southern glacier country by Lady Craigavon who visited South Westland this month. In one statement the lady wrote : “I. think the glaciers and the bush surroundings are the loveliest 1 have ever seen, and I am only sorry our stay there was so short.” Lady Hore-Ruthven, of South Australia, who was a visitor at the same time, passed a like eulogy on the unique attractions of the southern district. Gradually it will be seen Westland is coming into its\own as an outstanding tourist and holiday resort.

Some’ colour, says the Press, of Christchurch, is given to rumours that have been in circulation in Christchurch hinting at a rupture being imminent between the Labour Party and the United Party by the fact that, early next month, the Labour Representation Committee will hold a summoned meeting to go into the questions of the selecting of candidates for tne next General Election and of organising generally. To this meeting will he invited the Labour members on local bodies, and delegates from unions.

The refinements of modern travelling will be demonstrated by a small party or Canadian tourists which will arrive at Auckland by the Niagara, says the “New Zealand Herald.” It will be conducted throughout New Zealand in private, chauffeur-driven cars, with a special conductor or courier to accompany it. He will act not only as a guide, but also as a business manager, arranging every step of the journey. This system of “personally-conducted tours’’ has lieen adopted on a large scale hv tourist agencies on the Continent and in America, but only to a smaller degree in New Zealand. A second party, which will consist of eight Americans, will arrive at Auckland on February 17th,

Special stock of glasses, all sizes to be cleared at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices from 4d each. Don’t miss this offer. P. Stephens propriotoress,—Aflvto

The Moa. left Nelson yesterday and is due at Hokitika to-night. The Town Clerk, Ross, gives notification of the fees for the registration of dogs within the Borough of Ross. To clear at Addison’s at special prices:—3 only, Carpet Squares, new designs and nice colourings. Call and inspect.—Advt. Messrs \V. .Jeffries and Co. notify further entries for their store stock sale at Kokatahi sale yards on Thursday next commencing at 1 p.m. Just arriving, apricots, plums, peaches, etc., lrom Central Otago. Paterson Michel and Cj. Ltd. ’Phone 2.—Advt. Tho s.s. Gael which arrived yesterday morning from Wellington with general cargo is loading a cargo of seasoned timber for Nelson and sails to-morrow (Wednesday). The steamer is announced to leave Nelson for Hokitika on Monday next.

A deputation of settlers waited on Sir W. A. Jamieson, settler, Ivoite-l-angi, last evening, and asked him to stand for the vacant seat in the County Council. Mr Jamieson, it is understood, has consented to be nominated, and will be a candidate at the forthcoming election. The announcement was made last evening by the Grey District Power Board that a. tender lias been accepted for the erection at Kaimata of the Board’s hydro power house, bridge, access road and tailrace. The successful tenderers ai;e Messrs Sparks Ltd. The am’iount of their tender is £24,766. The same firm, has in hand for the Board the contract for the hydro installation at the Arnold River. The Minister of Mines, Hon W. A. Vouch, who arrived at Grey mouth last evening was to visit the Rewanui State Mines to-day. He will have his inspection unimpeded by trucks or ropes, for the miners have decided to await „..e redress of two important grievances uefore resuming production. One relates to the non-paymnt of six men for a time loss imposed on them, and the other to the question of the right of a member of the Miners’ Union to draw full payment for his work without being obliged to leave that Union and join another one.

The prevalence of ragwort in the Waikato is giving rise to a good deal o. concern again mis summer, says the “New Zealand Herald.” The noxious weed lias spread extensively during the last few years, and is encroaching on pasture land to a considerable degree, ine unsettled weather has prevented farmers from giving the attention required to the eradication of the plants, ii is suggested that plants should be cut wherever they are seen, and a handful of salt applied to the stem. xne„ plants have been late in flowering’this year owing to the exceptiona: weather, but the. blooms are now showing in all parts of the district.

To clear at Addison’s at less than cost price, 12 only, Evening Ftrocks, smart styles that make buying worth while. Call to-day and inspect.— Advt. Our annual summer sale presents unusual opportunities for remarkable savings. Just now special reductions are being made in hats and frocks at Schroder and Co., the leading drapers.—Advt.