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West Coast Times, 2 May 1914, Page 2

it is generally believed In Dunedin that the (lovernmeiit will win all tin' city seats.

A handicap qualifying round will ho played at the .Mahinapua Links to-day, momhors to arrange for partners.

Communion will he -administered in t'-e local Presbyterian Church to-mor-rov. morning by the Uev. W. -Trotter.

It lias been arranged to eommenee tin- ioi/jmical Hass in English ami commercial arithmetic and mensuration on a date of thp ensuing week that will iip notified in onr next issue. Knrolinent forms pan hp obtained at the nf<ic> of the Education Hoard.

Messrs W. McKay and Son have completed the removal of their drapery establishment from Revell Street to the site adjoining the “ West Coast Times” office. The building is now being prepared to receive the firm’s bilge stock, and in the course of a few days the various alterations and improvements will bo completed. We. have, opened a fresh lot of novelty neckwear including smart Peter Pans in Oriental colouring. Misses Addison.—Advt.

The representative of Messrs 1?. Fletcher and Son (Mr. T. W. Slaymaker). (be well known tailors of Christchurch, will visit Hokitika on Monday. '(Tie firm are noted for the excellence of their high-class workmanship, and patrons entrusting their orders with Mr. Slaymaker are assured of securing a perfect fit, and Urn very latest in fashionable clothing.

A fairly heavy sea was running yesterday and the faeine work was subjected to a very severe test. The groyne at the foot of Weld Street assisted in forming up the beach considerably and if would appear that the construction will eventually prove of beneficial effect. In some places the deep wttter appears to he very Hose in, and it will (be necessary for the authorities to take every precaution to prevent further erosiofT. In the meantime about forty men are engaged in the construction of the various protection works, and generally, good progress is being mada.

Since the strike many of the unions connected with the Her! Federation of Labour—or, as they prefer to be styled “the Social Democratic Party,” have withdrawn from the organisation, «‘]iile only two unions have joined. It is said that the financial position of the Federation is very unsatisfactory. No doubt with the view of assitting to raise the wind one of the lied Fed. party recently visited the Lake Hnchstetter works where about cm- hundred men are employed and attempted to form a union. This proved futile. One of the workers who was interviewed said: ” .Vo, we are not going in contribute any more to keep Professor Mills and a host of others running about the country stirring up strife.”

We have a fine range of cider down quilts, travelling rugs, and colonial blankets showing in various prices and qualities. Misses Addison.—Advt.

The whisky that will please yotrr pqlate—W»tson’« No. 10.—Advt.

All accounts mving to Mrs T. Hocnand must be paid to-Juy. Mr. David Jones has been selected as the official candidate for the Kaiftpui soat. f

Notification appears in this issue in connection with tin' two applications under “The Land Act.' 1

Tin* Hon. Itotoit MeNub, formerly Ministej of Lands, has passed his examination as Doctor of Laws. The customs revenue collected at Greymouth for the month of April was £2, dill (is. Id. and the, beer duty £lO2 16s i)d. 'Hie Kohl exported consisted of •KhDoi's, • alued at £17,d40.

Several West Coast territorials from Kowhai camp returned invalided home on Thursday evening, and confirm the published reports as to the bad state of the camp through heavy rain. The men will return homo to-night. The marriage of Mr. George Sweetman, .son of Mr. Edward Sweetman, of Palmerston Street, to Miss Isabella Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Role ert Moore, of Alexander Street, will take place on Thursday, May 21st.

The coal output of the Duller district for the year ended December 31st, 1913, was 679, 100 tons ns compared with 82d,789 tons in 1912, a decrease last year, due principally to the strike, oi (46,620 tons. the output of timber was d,191,330 sup. feet in 1913, as compared with 6,584,G4d sup. feet in 1912, a decrease last year of 1,390,113 feet. The butter output for the year ended March 31st last was 270,5Gd1h5. as compared with 180,4d01hs in 1912. an- increase of 84,0951h5. The Dominion Meteorologist last night telegraphed the following weather summary and forecast: —Cloudy weather has prevailed with rain on the West Const and in southern districts, and scattered showers have been experienced elsewhere. The barometer has fallen everywhere with (in increasing northerly w’ind. The present indications are for northerly and westerly wlndsj strong te gale, (‘hanging to southerly in from 21 to MO hours; Tlie weather will ho unsettled and cloudy with rain proh-

aide generally. Storm conditions prevail in and southward of Cook Strait. The barometer is likely to fall further but will ris,- fast in the south in from 21 to 36 hours, and a cold snap will follow. Warm woollen and woven cotton underwear for ladies and children is now finding ready sale at Misses Addison.— Advt.

Despite the inclemency of the weather Si. .Mary’s Euchre Tournament hehl last evening proved a decided success, sixty-five players taking part. 'J he prizes being of a very high •standard created keen competition, no less than eight playing off to decide the e,, n t s ' prizes. After a very interesting struggle. Mr T. Heeiian ('merged on tig), with Mr J. Keating second. Three ladies lied for first place, the play off resulted in Mrs Brown securing first prize. Miss K. Murphy being second. After the presentation of prizes the President took occasion to thank Mr J. Cahill for so kindly donating such valuable trophies. Supper was then handed round by the Ladies’ Committee, after which musical items were given by Miss Daly and Mr It. Ileyes, and were much appreciated by all present. The next of the series takes place on Friday evening next. Call for Watson’s No. 10 on all occasions.—Adrt. For children's hacking cough at night, Wood’s Great Pe|jpcrmint Caro Is fld. 2s. 6d.—Advt.