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Hokitika Guardian, 12 August 1920, Page 2

On Monday last aTiut occupied by Mr Power, of ißewanui, took lire. Mr Power lost almost all bis belongings. The Wnihine connected with the West Coast express this morning; but the Wellington mail bags to Greymouth and Hokitika were left behind at Christchurch,

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday at Greymouth, Thomas Stubbs, ryid James Gray, were fined To each and costs, for stealing gold from Lake Hochstetter Coy. At the Greymouth S.M. Court yesterday on a charge of indecent assault on a girl named Annie Hunt, aged 19, op Saturday last, Reuben Jensen (for whom Mr Joyce appeared) was committed for trial, bail being allowed iu two sureties of £IOO each. It is xinderstood that Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., has decided not to accept the position of a judgeship at Samoa. Mr J. E. Wilson, S.M., Auckland, has been appointed Chief Justice at Samoa, vice Mr Watson, who returns to New Zealand fo resume the duties of Stipendiary Magistrate. The Westland County Council did not receive any tenders for Roterseii’s Road extension, section I. A second section will be ready shortly for contract and fresh tenders will be invited then to cover both sections of the worjc, which is to extend the road in question out to the Little Wanganui river, and so give road access for the settlers there with the Hari Hari dairy factory.

T};e friends of Mr Gustave ’Erickson : who ban ’for ipajay years been interested in the sawmillifig' industry will regret to hear of his death at the age of 71 at Orwell Creek on Tuesday. He had been feeling unwell for some time past, : but yesterday morning went out into the bush with Mr Daly. He entered the hotel on his return and expired suddenly. He leaves two sons and two daughtersThe last of the debris brought down in the slip at the Otira end of the Arthur’s Pass tunnel was cleared away a few days ago, asd for the first time for six weeks there was a clear passage for the small electric supply train, (says the Lytteltoij “Times”),. The slip was due to a fall of loose, disintegrated rock, which bent and twisted the heavy blue-gum supports, and piled up along tlie open head of the tunnel under pressure from a strong stream of water. The patch is particularly dangerous on accpunt pf the nature of tlie country, and before any further move forward is made it will be lined with a double thickness of concrete. On .account ot risk, the Otira nxep engaged at this j point are now working ip four-hour in- i stead of six-hour shifts and receiving , £1 a day instead of the ordinary pontract rates. j Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 800 bales pressed lucerne’hay from Blenheim. .Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt. “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams ,an/3 patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure or t'4,9 brand. Feel well and look well. SAARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE will keep you up to the mark —a picture of health and happiness.

’ In connection with the football match Itoss v. Diggers on Saturday a special | train will leave Ross at 11.30 a.m. for I Hokitika, thus enabling southern visit- | ors to witness the match. Ordinary I fares will be charged and return will I he by ordinary train. Half-price days, one week only commencing Thursday, August 12th. Inist days of sale. Prices are down lower, delay not. Strong leather laces now 4 pairs for Is. Men’s hemstitched white handkerchiefs now 3 for 2s Od. Men’s black all-wool Cashmere socks now half price, 3s lid pair. Men’s woollen gloves now 3s lid pair. Ivhaki hemstitched handkerchiefs now half-price, 2 for Is. Shopping now very economical.—McGruer and Co., Bargain Stores, ■ Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

The Euchre Tournament and dance was held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening and attracted a good attendance. The Ladies prizes were won by Miss Gibb and Mrs E. Heenan respectively and the gents prizes by Messrs Jas. McCabe, and A. Sumner. The ladies- and gents first and ladies second prizes were kindly donated by Mr AY. Neads and the gents second by Mr Alexander and to the donors the Committee are deeply indebted. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss E. Heenan. Mr Thomas Rouse made an efficient M.O.

Hie rise in the cost of paper continues to produce mortality among Canadian newspapers, writes the Toronto correspondent of the “London Times.” A few days ago the “Toronto World” which was established nearly half a century ago, and. under the control of AV. F. McLean, M.P., has been

among the most virile journals of Canada, was forced to make an assignment it is hoped that a reorganisation will bo affected and the paper continue, but as yet the necessary new capital has not been obtained. Some monthg ago the “Brantford Courier” was absorbed by the “Expositor” of the same city. The “St. Catherine’s Journal,” with a long and honourable history, has also ceased publication. A year or more ago the “Toronto Times” closed its doors and in Montreal and the AA’est there have been suspensions or amalgamationsof various daily publications. The twelfth annual report of the Public Service Superannuation Board presented to Parliament states that pensions for £16,05(5 were granted during the year. The largest retiring allowance was £506, the smallest LI 4s, and the average £146. Sixty-three retiring allowances were discontinued by death and fifty from otner causes. Eight widows remarried. The income for the year was:—Members’ ordinary -contributions, £176, 904; transferred from other funds, £325; contributions from Government, £86,000; fines, etc., £335 ; interest £63,848; total, £327,412. The pensions paid amounted to £100,641 to members, and £12,758 to widows and children. The contributors had increased from 7235 in 1908 to 7-4,216; the annual contributions from £79,831 to £JB4,Bf>B; the annual value of retiring and other allowances payable from £BBBI to £120,470; the expenses of administration from £B9O to £3165 and the total amount of the accumulated fund from £71,481 to £1,288,198. Tlie amount of the fund at the beginning of tlie year was £1,125,705, and at the end of the year £1,288,1,97. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest qnql best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street-, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt.