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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1921, Page 2

Messrs J ; BallaiityilS arid Co. distribute an inset of their coining sale in this issue. A social and dance will be held in the Public Hall, Riinu, this (Friday) evening, Jan. 14th, a welcome home to Mr Jack Comport. Admission free.—Advt. Nothing has so far transpired as to who is likely to bo the new Minister, who will take the place of Sir William Herries in the Cabinet. It may be taken for granted the position will have to go to the south.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, Robert Vicars, a young man, who was arrested at Otira the previous day, was charged with carnal knowledge of a girl between the age of twelve and sixteen years. It was alleged that the offence'took place between September Ist and December 31st, 1920. Accused was remanded to appear on January 17th, bail being allowed in his own bond of £l5O and one surety of £l5O, or two of £75 each. A Wellington correspondent telegraphs that thfe Minister of Agriculture will leave for Nelson to-day. While there he will visit the fruit districts and attend to some departmental business calling for his attention. He will then proceed to Blenheim and on to Christchurch via Kaikoura. He will attend the wheatgrowers’ conference on the 19th. inst. Sir Heaton Rhodes will go to Auckland soon. Later he will join the Minister of Public Works on part of his southern tjiTn, possibly (o the Otira tunnel, Lake Coleridge electric works, and Otago.

The proposal on the part of the Public Works Department to go on with the erection of the small bridges on tho main south road, simultaneously with the principal structures now being put in hand, will be approved generally. While the major streams are of course a special bug-bear to the. motorist in rainy* weather, the smaller crossings are no less of concern, and. often play their part in delaying traffic. The bridging of minor streams are there, fore no less essential for the full convenience of through traffic, and the completion of these works will be hailed with special delight b v those participating in the increasing traffic now passing south.

Otago Harbour is at present teeming with dogfish, and as a result fishing, both by amateuT- and professional fishermen is much handicapped (says ihe “Otago Daily Times”). The large number of young dogfish, about a foot in length, is a feature of the unwelcomevisitation. Of course dogfish visit the harbour every summer, but the unusually large numbed this sea is considered to he clue to an appreciable extent to the warm, sunny weather of the past few weeks. The other night a fisherman’s catch consisted wholly of dogfish ranging in size from 12 inches to Iff. 6in. in length.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday a big entry of bacon pigs came forward, but the demand was slack, and values again receded. Prices w-we as follows: —Choppers £6 to £8 155.; Light baconers, £4 155., to £5 55.; Heavy baconers, £3 10s. to £6; Extra heavy baconers, £6 10s.; Average price per lb, bd to 8Id; light porkers, £3 15s to £4; heavy porkers £4 5s to £4 12s (id; Average price per lb, 10Jd to lid. A fairly good entry of store pigs «vns forward, and tlie demand was moderately good. Prices were as follows:

Good stores, £3 ss, to £3 18s; Medium stores £2 5s to £2 16s; small stores £1 12s to £2 2s; Weaners 11s to £1 ossows in pig, to 12) guineas.

Another West Coast pioneer, Mr Thomas MeClean, passed away at the Grey River Hospital yesterday. The late Mr MeClean, who was 60 years of age and a native of Scotland, c-ame out from the Old Country about thirty years ago. He was employed on the construction of the Midland Railway under his brother-in-law, tlie late Mr John Steele, wo was engineer to that railway. Later he was employed as a ganger on the railways and worked as such until recently, when lie retired on superannuation. Mr MeClean was a resident of Ngahere for several years. About four years ago he was transferred to Greymouth and took up his residence in Cobden. -His wife predeceased him a few years ago, and a grown up family of two daughters and one son are left.

Great summer sale commencing Saturday, Jan 15th, at McGruer’s. Owing to large stocks and the falling market, our prices have been clipped down to unprecedented low prices and in many instance to below cost prices. Our bargains are now unapproachable and unbeatable. Look out for big price list to circulate through this newspaper. McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Will washboard slavery ever be tolerated in New Zealand again ? No, never. No Rubbing has abolished that form of slavery for all time.—Mrs J. Mcßeath, agent for No Rubbing. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE keeps the garden smiling and the lawns fresh and green for years and years. Famous for long lasting.

A great array of Xmas giil> goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s. Call early.—Advt.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. The finest remedy for that prevalent complaint—worms. Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy tho best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers