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Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1920, Page 2

Mr J. A. Murdoch left for Wellington to-day and will return during next week. Nominations for the Hokitika races to be run at Christmas, close on Friday next. The Wahiine’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Mr C. Piper of Christclnng.ii, has been appointed Stipendiary Steward for the Christmas meeting of the Westland Racing Club. The following left this morning for Otira by Clements’ mail car—Mr J. A. Murdoch, Mr and Mm MeSweney, Mrs Wilks, Mr Hutton, Mr Williams, Mr Blank, and Miss Leamy. Members of the Municipal Band arc reminded to parade at the Band Room to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2.30 sharp for the purpose of playing a programme on Cass Square. The Throe Mile Social Committee are holding the last dance for the season on Monday November 29th. Valuable prizes are offered for the best fancy costume. The fancy dress balls there have always been successful and this one promises to be no exception. A bountiful potato crop is promised this season (says the “New Zealand Herald”). Supplies are now coming i forward in fairly large quantities, and j values showing a falling tendency, the I present wholesale price of prime lots | ranging from l;fd to 2sd per pound. Un graded lots and small potatoes are hard to dispose of at 1-J-d. “It was the most pitful claptrap,” said Professor Shelley nn the course of a lecture at College House, Christchurch, “that a child should be taught to regard freedom as a national heritage of Britain. Freedom, he said, could not be inherited; it had to be fought for and worked for by each generation.” The weather yesterday cleared rapidly and the afternoon was fine and sunny. A strong wind sprang up, and by evening the roads had dried Up and bore no appearance of the morning’s flood. The flood in the river fell rapidly, -but a great volume, of water was rushing clown, there being a great scour as the tide fell The night was fine and bright; there being a fSdl moon shining, in marked contrast to the darkness of the previous night.

Next Wednesday evening will be the wind-up of the weekly tournaments which have been held during the season at St Mary’s Club rooms. It is intended to make this a special evening. The prizes for the euchre have [been kindly donated to tho committee by Mrs W. Jeffries and are of exceptional value. On the same evening the prizes for tile best aggregate in points won during the season will be presented. Theses prizes have been donated by Mrs W. Stewart ,ladies, and Mr W. Logue, gents.—Advt.

After being 31 days in the water the body of Percy Walton was found on the Blaketown beach on Thursday evening. It will be remembered that the deceased while whitebaiting from the Blaketown rocks on Sunday morning October 24th, somewhat mysteriously disappeared. It was correctly surmised at the time that the young man had fallen into the river, but although a strict police patrol was kept up for several weeks no trace of the missing man could be found. While walking along the beach, almost in front of the Blaketown pavilion, Mr Baker, accountant of the Bank of New Zealand, noticed what at first appeared to be a log in the water. On closer examination he found it : was the body of a man, that had evidently been in the water for a considerable period. When the police were advised the body was placed on a stretcheiand conveyed to the Morgue. There it was identified as the body of tlie late Percy Walton by means of a watch and watchchain found in the clothes. It was noticed also that the watch had stopped at 11.30 o’clock, which was the time the accident occurred. The body which was without a coat was considerably decomposed, and beyond recognition.

Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers. When the children get fretful give them IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. They will soon he happy and smiling. Colombo Teas. Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast.- Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction.— Advt.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue. Messrs W. McKay and Son., notify a fine assortment (direct from Sydney) of ■ Henderson’s hats, special selected for the season. ' I Among the cargo of the Tarawera, which arrived at Dunedin on Thursday of last week, from Sydney, was over 3000 tons of white sugar, all of which will, no doubt be used for manufactur- ! ing purposes. It was stated that if this sugar was retailed to the public it would be sold at Is per lb. That was based on cost. ; Commenting editorially on the latest railway returns a Christchurch paper says that the figures as a whole suggest very strongly that the Government should devote some special attention to the finances of this important national concern and that important lines like the Mildand line should be completed as rapidly as possible in order to bring the railway system into a sounder financial position. The wild state of some of the natives living near the Persian Gulf was vividly described by Brigadier-General Andrew. to the clergymen attending the College House (Christchurch) refresher course. He said that he went in search of the natives and one day found a company in a river-bed. The ohildren were on tlieir hands and feet eating grass, while the adults searched for snails and slugs which they eagerly devoured . When they sa)v the General they gave a huge shout and scurried off to their holes on the other side of the river.

At Westport on Wednesday, th c Inspector of Awards ,Mr Lowden, proceeded against nine members, individually, of the Westport Watersiders’ Industrial Union claiming to recover n each case, £lO penalty on the ground that the defendants being parties to an industrial agreement, had taken part in an unlawful strike. After hearing evidence the Magistrate (Mr Maunsell) held that a necessary ingredient to make a strike unlawful in the particular circumstances was proof of intent to cause loss, damage or inconvenience to the employer. The onus of proof was on the plaintiff. The intent was not a matter for pre. sumption ,but required proof of some facts from which the intent must be inferred. The evidence given in support of the charges did not afford this and the plaintiff’s case must fail. The plaintiff 'was accordingly non-suited, wth counsel’s fee of £3 3s allowed to defendants. ,

The other day a suburban resident bought a carpet, for which he was charged £3O, (says the “Otago Daily Times”). At tiie same time, an arrangement wad made by which the firm was to send a man to lay. the carpet. On getting the article home the purchaser began to examine the adhesive ticket on it and thinking it was rather thick, promptly applied hot water. On removing the £3O ticket he found one underneath, marked £25. This one was also removed, and a third one showed £2O; and to crown all this the third one being removed showed a final label of £lB. The purchaser telephoned to the shop, countermanded the order for the carpet-layer ,itnd requested the presence of the manager of the firm. On his arrival, and after discussing the question of referrng the matter to the Trades Tribunal, the manager agreed to accept £lB for the carpet, and avoid being pro secuted.

A rather sensational Ik>U, resulting in serious injury to the driver of the vehicle concerned occurred at Welling, ton on Monday. James Hepburn, driver was leading a pair of horses attached to a loaded' lorry out. of Bray Bros, auction mart, when a crate of biscuit tins fell with a clatter and startled the horses, which made a dash forward in the direction of Courtenay Place. Hepburn clung to the reins, and was dragged along the road until the lorry crashed into a verandah post on the corner of Blair Street and Courtenay place. Tlie strong cast-iron post snapped like a carrot, and Hepburn was thrown off his feet. Whilst he was on the ground either one of tho horses trod on him, or a wheel went over him, for his right leg was found to be fract.ired just above the ankle.

Cablegrams concerning l-ecent disturbances in Ireland team with reference to “auxiliaries” and “Black and Tans.” The terms are rather confusing, and explanation may be helpful. The Royal Irish Constabulary is now being largely recruited from ex-service men. These recruits are given a uniform of very dark green and khaki, and the liish people, not liking that kind of green call it black. The khaki suggests tan, hence the term “Black and Tans.” The auxiliaries” wear the same uniform, but have a higher status. They are all exofficers and take rank as sergeants in the R..1.C., receiving payment at the rate of £1 per day. Their especial duty is to instruct the men of the R.I.C. in the gentle art of defending the barracks against the forces of Sinn Fein. T’-'. auxiliaries number abou 500 _ and tho R.I.C. with its new recruits, numbers about 10,000.

Last 3 days of sale, Saturday Monday and Tuesday, Nov 27th to 30th. Prices down again. Ladies pink and grey corsets, now 9s lid pair. Ladies white seamless gloves Is 3d pail'. Ladies white cotton bloomers, usually 7s 6d now 3s lid. Hand-made lace 2 inches wide now Is 3d yard. Ladies white chemise vests, now 3s lid. All millinery marked down 3s in the pound. Don’t miss this last money saving opportunity at McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Brisk demand for NO RUBBING Laundry Help in Is cartons. The abolisher of washboard slavery.

Suits for boys—the best value at Schroder’s. You must see them. Evei-y one delighted for the value given. New hats, shirts and suits for men are now opening out at Schrodei-’s. NORTH .BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwaremen and rubber stores can supply it. The finest FLUID MAGNESIA is SH.VRLAND’S. More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats, WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—agreeable and beneficial. A tonic beverage

£ Mr W .H, Mclntyre was re-elected . Chairman of the Buller County Coun- ' cil for the third time on Wednesday. I f , A further reminder is given of the • fancy dress and masquerade ball in the Throe Mile Hall on next Monday evenI ing (Nov 29th), when a capital gather- > ing should result. Music by Mrß f Louisch has been arranged for with O f r prizes for the best costumes. Admis--1 ( sion: Gentlemen 2s, ladies Is.—Advt. "j At a meeting at Christchurch on ® j Tuesday, Mr Cockayne the Government Biologist who went to Maffra, in VicI s toria, to inquire info the possibilties of establishing the best industry in Canterbury ,gave a very clear .outline of -V what, in his opinion was necessary for certain success. After reviewing the whole proposition, he said that Canter--0 bury was without doubt the first place in New Zealand where the industry e should be started, as agricultural farming was practised here in a very effig eient manner and the land was so very l * suitable for sugar beet-growing. He Baid further that in his opinion there s was only one essential point to make I- sure of, namely to be assured of a rei- gular supply of beet from year to year, e A committee was set up to make the :r necessary arrangements to call on farmh ers with a view to estimating the acrea required. Up to the present a n large number of farmers have expressed g their willingness to become growers. r Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. Regular us( is assured by its splendid condition al d ways. No leaking. All hardwaremen 'f Tan are easily dirtied, but this can be quickly got over if yon use ••TANOT..” ft cleans, polishes and pre-

serves ' Don’t say just Garden hose. Sa: NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE Then the dealer will know you knov the world’s best. Doesn’t kink, am lasts longest, > 100 per cent, fit—that’s how IM PEY’S MAY APPLE keeps the con stitution. It purifies th e blood am aids digestion. Try i*