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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1938, Page 4

To secure a rebate on Borough rates, payment must be made before Thursday, September 29. A Church of Christ service will bo held in the Kokatahi Public Hall on Sunday next (25th inst) at 2.30 p.m. All welcome.

Mr E, B. Taylor, National candidate for Westland, will address the electors at the Regent Thteatre tonight. The chair will be taken at 8 o’clock.

Arrangements are now completeed for the Westland Saledonian Society’s final ingleside of the season which is being held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening and patrons are assured of a most enjoyable night’s entertainment.

The concert and ball which had been arranged by the Ross Convent school to take place in the Totara Hall, Ross, on Friday evening, has been postponed till a future date owing to the prevalence of measles.

The political meeting at 'Princess Theatre last evening was a very orderly one, the speakers receiving a capital hearing. There was only one interrupter, and he made a nuisance of himself at times. He wa&, however, a supporter of the speaker and his condition was responsible mainly for the inability to hold his wordy comment ill check.

Thomas Nicholson, 45 married, a trucker ol DmioJlie received severe injuries to his back at the No. 4. Bank, Morgan east seam of the Liverpool Mine (No. 2) at Rewanui about noon yesterday. Nicholson had just sat down to eat his crib, when there was a fall of side coal, which struck him on the back and legs, causing severe injuries, rle wag admitted to the Clrey Hospital, and his condition last evening was reported to be serious.

The West Coast Rugby Union last evening decided that the season bo closed. Star senior were declared winners of the Knock-out Competition, being the only undefeated club in the two series of matches to date. Cobden Club was declared winners of the junior competition. It was decided that Cobden play Kiwi juniors at Kumara on Saturday next for the Graham Wiso Cup. P. Pascoe was appointed captain of the Creymouth team to play South Westland at Harihari, on Saturday next, for the Dittmann Shield, and A. Lindbom vice-captain. W. Mann and J. Costello are not available, and the selector, Mr J. Steel, has made a rearrangement of the backs. Cox (United) goes to half-back, Williams (Cobden) to first five-eighth, and Clancey (Celtic) to second five-eighth. L. Ellis (United) will be the emergency back. D. Eggleton, chosen as emergency, is unavailable owing to sickness. *

The Westland County Council invites fresh tenders for Toaroha Springs track of 2 rjiiles 44 chains at Kokatahi. Tenders close on the 11th. or ox. at 5 p.m. ,

A meeting of the Hokitika Sports Club will be held in Mclntosh’s club rooms on Thursday evening at 7.30 o’clock, to finalise the sports programme for Boxing Day.—Advt.

Every effort has been extended so that the dance to be held in the One Mile Hall, Arahura, on Friday evening will prove a successful function and patrons are assured of a grand night’s entertainment.

Heading all! Addisons spring millinery. A selection of very attractive millinery just opened to-day. Also smart frock s and coats, new scarves, handbags, belts, and stockings in the latest colourings. Addisons for value and variety in all fashion goods.—Advi.

Porter’s Pass will be closed to traffic from noon to-day to enable repairs to be carried out to the road. According to a report from the Automobile Association, Canterbury, it is expected that the section will be reopened before the week-end. In the meantime, traffic over the Otira Gorge to Christchurch must use th e Lako Lyndon-Coleridge deviation.

Speaking with reference to the expenditure on public works in the Dominion during Labour’s term of office, Hon. P. C. Webb mentioned to his audience at last night’s political meeting, that in 1937-38, £84,000 had been spoilt on main highways, in the West-' land district. He said that lie wanted those . hotelkeepers jwho growled because they. had .tp...pay extra wages and work their staff shorter .hours, to. consider how much, of ..that money, had found its way over their counters. An interjector: “Good old Paddy.” Mr. Webb \smiling) : “Well at least som* of it has/’ (Laughter).

Spring and summer silks at Addisons. Now i s the time to buy and sew—Call and see our wonderful range of silks, selling at our keen prices. Als 0 a large range of cottons and fancy silk linens opened ,td-day. Use Simplicity Patterns fo r your spring fashions. Addisons, soleagents.—Advtv 1

Political meetings are usually not without their humourous sides, and art incident at the meeting addressed by the Hon. P.,C. Webb here last evening, caused the audience to smile broadly. A member of the gathering who had been interjecting from the rear of the theatre came to the front of the stage, and Shoutings“Good old Paddy,” pioferred his hand to the Minister. Mr Webb accepted the handshake, and kneeling down, deftly removed a bottle of whisky too large for his admirer’s pocket. Later the man, who said he had come from Bruce Bay, threw a 10s note on to the platform. When, the meeting was over, the Minister’s supporter accepted the return of the 10s and the whiskey. At St. Mary’s Clubrooms last evening a prepared debate on the subject; ' “That Women Should Receive Equal Rights With Men,” was held. The affirmative side consisting of Messrs T. P. Bourke, M. Hanrahan and J. C. Haussmann were declared the winners. Members were reminded that the Runanga debates are being held in the Clubrooms on Saturday next the 24th. The subjects under discussion are as follows: A debate—.“ That The Rate of Taxation in New Zealand is Excessive to the Service Rendered” ; R debate—“ That War Is Inevitable,” St. Mary’s taking the affirmative side of both debates. A meeting of members of the Hokitika branch of the Canterbury Progress League was held in the County Council rooms on Monday at 7,30 p in., and was presided over by Dr. Teichelmann. Business of the usual routine at such meetings was conducted in the general interests of trie town and districts. Feeling reference was made by the chairman to the death of two active members, Messrs William Wilson and Eric Park, and on bis motion a resolution' of sympathy with their .relatives was carried in silence. It was decided to ask local bodies for’ donations .towards .the double page illustrated, which will appear in the Christmas number of the Press, in l the interests of Westland. The next meeting of the League will be held on Monday, October 24.