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Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1919, Page 2

The Kapitea dredge return for the fortnight, ending Saturday was 76 ozs. Messrs Nolan Bros require a party of men to fell 100 acres of bush at Cascade. Read notice in this issue. The Rinni Athletic Sports gathering takes place on the Rimu recreation ground on Easter Tuesday, April 22nd. The programme and particulars of the gathering are published, in this issue. The Secretary of the local Fire Brigade has received a cheque for £5 os from Mr. S. J. Preston, in appreciation of their work on Sunday morning at the “Don” shop. At a meeting held at Greymouth on Saturday evening it was resolved to form a branch of the National Bee-keep-! ers’ Asosciatiin, to be called the West Coast branch of the National Bee-keep-ers’ Association of New Zealand. Mr. Cochrane was elected secretary and Mr. Cottle treasurer. Whale-oil is put to a variety of commercial uses ranging from rope-making to the manufacture of lollies. Mr Perano mentioned to the Industries Committee at Blenheim that eighty per cent, of chocolate creams consisted of whale oil.

A social and - dance will be held in the Three Mile Hall on Friday, March 28th, tendered- as a' welcome home jo Sergt. T. Muir, Lance-Corp. F. J. Perliam, and Private C. Olderog. All returned soldiers cordially invited. Admission, gentlemen 2s, ladies Is.— Advt.

On the farm at Waitaha Settlement to-morrow at 2 p.m. Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell in the estate of the late Robert Douglas, Junr., the valuable farm property of 264 acres, and also the farm implements, etc., full details of which are given in another column. In view of the excellence of the offering there should be spirited competition for this lirst class dairying proposition. The Auckland correspondent of the Dunedin “Star” states that some important changes in the management of the Bank of New Zealand may be expected to be announced shortly. Mr \Y. C. Callendar will retire next month from the position of general manager, and be succeeded by Mr Buckleton, at present manager of the Auckland branch. The latter position, will be filled by Mr . W. Gibbs, manager at Dunedin.

The Harbour Board employees discovered this morning, that some time within the last few days an attempt had been made to set fire to the old residence of the signalman, standing on Gibson Quay, next to the Customs House. An entry had been made to the dining room and paper and scrim had been cut off the wall and the fire started. The wall however was timber lined behind the scrim and paper and the perpetrator of the act did not remain long enough to see the fire under way. In fact, he must have decamped rather suddenly as only a portion of the paper used to start the fire had been consumed. The wall was slightly charred but sufficient to leave no doubt as to the actual attempt made at fire-

raising. Dr. H. AY. H. Kendall, M.R.C.S., in an article in tlio “New Zealand Nurses’ Journal,” contends that the scourge which devastated the Dominion at the latter end of* last year was identical with the Black Plague of Charles ll.’s reign. The primary cause,, of the visitation is, the doctor thinks, undoubtedly due to emanations brought up to the oarth’s surface by the rise of sub-soil moisture from dead bodies of man or •beast, after more than ordinarily wet seasons. The disease, he says, is nothing new and will be recurrent until cremation or burial in quick lime is universally adopted. That ordinary burial does not destroy the poison lias been proved by cases recurring as late as the eighties, after the accidental opening of old plague burial grounds in London. Having once started, it is air borne, or can be carried by traffic and passed on through the air to places devoid of previous infection.

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Captain Seddon M.P. has reached the Haast in his trip into South Westland. He will be staying there a few days resting.

A euchre tournament and dance tendered by the Druid’s Lodge to a brother in misfortune, will be held in the Supreme Hall to-morrow, (Wednesday) evening. Admission Is.—Advt.

Wanted the ladies of Hokitika and surrounding districts to cull and inspect the “Wizard'’ Kerosene sad Iron ; aim. pic, one regular hea- .and absolutely safe. Apply—o. Burton.—Advt.

At a special meeting of the Hokitika Fire Board held last evening at five o’clock, Hon. H. L. Michel presiding, ! a letter was received from the Hoki--1 tika Fire Brigade asking the Board to take such steps as would tend to prevent the. recurrence of outbreaks of fire in the town of the natu: ? ;f those recently experienced. There was a gen--1 oral discussion among members and ul- ' timately it was decided to write to the police authorities asking for an increas]td police patrol at night, and other steps deemed necessary to jn-event a recurrence of . recent happenings. During the discussion the Chairman expressed his approval of the excellent manner in which the nightwatclinmn, ' (Mr J. Millner) was carrying out his du- ' ties and the clear way in which the alarms were given. It was mentioned j that the tell-tale clock records were of • an excellent nature, almost perfect, in I fact, showing the conscientious manner ' in which lie was carrying out his du- : ties. Mr Breeze said he had been in favour some time ago of doing away with the nightwatchman, but he had en j tirely changed is views during the last few weeks. The Board discussed the question of offering a substantial reward for the conviction of the person or persons responsible for causing the . outbreaks, but further consideration j was deferred. The Chairman conveyed : some information of a semi-confidential nature, and the meeting then termini ated.

I The final flutter. Shilling sale on I Thursday, March 27th., to Monday 31st. Last days of sale. The opportunity to buy more for a shilling than a shilling ever bought before. A few shillings will go a long way at this great final clearance of Summer goods. All soiled, creased, faded and damaged goods, remnants and oddments. In fact, thousands of articles worth up to 42s each to bo cleared at the low price of Is each. Look out for big price list, circulating through this paper: McGruer and Co., Greymouth.— Advt.

As winter approaches so does the demand for Schroder’s millinery, costumes, furs, and Jjlankets, beautiful blouses in crepe de chine, French coats, and fur collars. It will be wise to make an early selection, as it is not possible to get repeats.—Advt.

And no matter how dirty the clothes are “No Rubbing” works like magic in clearing out the dirt and germs. Is packet sufficient for seven washings.— Paterson, Michel and Co.

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