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Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1930, Page 4

The plans of the new banking Chambers for the Bank of New Zealand in Revell street, have now been finalised, and it is expected tenders for the work of erection will shortly be called. The building will occupy the present site, and will contain, residential quarters.

Applications are,invited for the position of Shorthand Typiste for Westland Hospital Board.

Remember the Fire Brigade Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall 'to-morrow night. Good music, good floor, good supper, and a benefit for a worthy band of volunteers, should ensure an overflowing patronage and a great success.

Our new range of Wilton axminister,, velvet pile; wool and tapestry carpets,' rugs and ball runners along with 6ft lift 12ft linoleum and congoleuin .and linoleum squares are now on view at keenly marked prices—lt will , pay you to visit Harleys Greymouth and savq, money on everything required. ;; i,

News of the death of Mr FT. Queue of Christchurch, will be received here , with regret. The late Mr Quane ahv ways took an : nterest in the Coast: In 1 904 he and others were actively, associated with the agitation for the' resumption of the Midland Railway works. Along with Messrs Report and O’Halloran, he visited coastal towns and addressed public meetings. .The following year he'headed a monster.; deputation to the Government, and as 1 an outcome of the representations the continuation of the great work wa’A resumed by the Seddon Government. Mr Quane was a member of the West"? land Racing Club and was a, frequent visitor to local race meetings.

The Kanieri Electric Ltd. has now fairly launched its. hyidro-e ! lectrio scheme to augment its power, near Kanieri Forks. The site for the new power station is on the south bank of the Kanieri river, near the confluenee with McKay’s Creek, A lar- ; area of river bed is being protected by a substantial stone wall, and the hillside nearby js being cleared, The caterpillar scoop is now fa the river bed re-opening a channel for the man stream, clear of the new site, A tramway bridge is being erected in the vicinity for transport purposes, while higher up on the south side, race con-i structioo is ip . hand, and a tunnel is being pierced, through the hill. There is thus considerable activity in construction work indicating the importance of the large works in hand.

A palatial new hotel costing between £60,000 and £70,000 is to be erectedin Auckland opposite the new railway station in Beach road by Hancock and Co., Ld. It will be the most up-to-date hotel in New Zealand, and is expected to be open by Christmas time. The new hotel will be teh stories high. There will be two entrances, one on Beach road opposite the new railway station, and the other on to Anzac avenue. In front of each entrance there will be spacious paved courtyards on which motor-ears can turn and park with ease. Provision has been made, should tlie necessity arise in the futui'e. for an additional seven stories to be erected on the Anmc avenue frontage. The spacious dining-room, which is on the fifth floor, will sent 150 people. The second, third, nnd fourth floors will be taken up entirely by guest rooms. On each of these floors there will be several, private suites with private bathrooms.

Bahys white enamel and galvanised baths, three sizes, good qualities/ Prices right at the Economical Crocks ery Shop. P, Stephens, proprietress.— Advt, W

In spite of the alleged dull times we find the demand for first class drapery ever increasing—getting right into the winter we are making a special effort to clear all winter goods now that the demand is good.' Inspection invited. F. Schroder and Co, ’phone 121s.—Advt

Monster Clearing Sale—The . whole, of tho large stock has been; r marked flown. Call and secure the bargains. W. McKay and. Son.—Advt.,

\ shining example of a good polish—-“Tan-ol” cleans, polishes, and preserves. Gives a lasting polish. —Advt