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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1921, Page 2

A party of Americans, personally conducted by a Cooks’ Tour representative, visited Waiho Glacier this week.

The Town Clerk notifies that all overdue rates, dog fees ;\nd outstanding accounts, not paid before March 12th. will be sued for without further notice.

Arriving from Nelson a consignment of 200 1 eases of tomatoes, 5s to 7s, according to variety ; 50 cases Jonathan apples (401 bs) 9s fid. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., phone 2.—Advt.

Professor E. Wilson, of the Arnold Arborteum, of Boston, who is touring New Zealand to study forestry, and especially the native trees, is at present on a visit to the West Coast, having arrived at Hokitika last evening.

A live German mine, about 4ft. in height, with five horns about Din. long was found on the beach near Noosa Head (90 miles north of Brisbane) by holiday-makers a few days ago. As there is a. small piece of chain attached to the mine, it is assumed that it was originally anchored, but broke away jjrom the .moorings. Oysters found growing upon the mine were estimated bv fishermen to be about four years oid.

At Wednesday night’s meeting of tho Canterbury Progress League, Air A. G. Henderson stated that Mr Massey had told him that it. was expected that passengers would be able to go through the Otira tunnel by Christmas, although to do so they would probably have to use trains supplied by the Public Works Department, and makeshift arrangements might have to be adopted Anticipations were, said Air Henderson, that the tunnel would lx* open for general purposes in fiften months’ time.

Replying to representations by tin United Fire Brigades Association at Napier, the Hon. G. J. Anderson, Minister of Internal Affairs, stak'd that a Bill dealing with motor traffic would be introduced in Parliament and circulated shortly among local bodies. With regard to appliances, he was not prepared to advise the Cabinet to subsidise supplies, because it was a matter for local bodies and insurance companies. The question of instructing school children in fire drill would he laid before the ITon. C. J. Parr. Mr Vigor Brown, M.P., had mentioned to him the necessity for more rigid inspection of lire appliances in buildings such as hotels and boarding houses. Tie would have this discussed with the He-

Alessrs Nolan Bros., Okuru, require btishfallers for 100 acres at Cascade at C 3 per acre, with mutton provided at 4d per lb and other goods at town prices, plus steamer charges. Particulars can be obtained from Messrs AL Houston and Co., Hokitika.

Our Ross readers are notified that the National Beekeepers’ Association will hold a meeting in the Coronation Hall on Saturday night at 7.30. Delegates will address the meeting on the be question. Those who attend will obtain a great deal of valuable information.

The AVestland County Council calls for tenders in this issue for six road works, including Arahura to Awatnna road (first section); two sections of Kanieri Lake road widening near Crayfish Road bridge; widening of another section of Kokatalii road, above Robinson road; and road drainage works at R.otokino aiuP’Roto roads in the AA ata,oa district. Tenders close at noon on the 15th inst.

Steps are being taken to establish another sawmill in' the Kokatalii district, and a plant is now being set up in the vicinity of the Hokitika Gorge to. cut out timber areas taken up in that locality. This is a fairly long run from Hokitika town, but by the use of motor lorries tile transport of the material produced is not considered a serious matter. This fact is an indication of what will be done in AVestland when motor traffic ove r long distances becomes more general.

Footwear now at slump prices. Great clearing sale of ladies, childrens and gent’s boots and shoes at Kellers Sample Rooms, Hokitika, on Saturday and Aloutlay Marc h sth. and 7th. Two days 'of vigorous bargain giving a clear saving of from 5/- to 20/- off each pair. Heavy discounting has been done. Our large stocks are now being sold at a loss A few shillings will go a long way at

this, the greatest lw>ot bargain sale in New Zealand. AlcGruer and Co., Keller's Sample Rooms, Hokitika. —Advt.

The proposal to join up the railway line on the AA’cst Coast between Inangalma and AVestport is receiving very strong support. At last evening’s meeting of the Progress League executive, Air A. G. Henderson said:

“The Government is seized of the fact that the line is one of the most important in New Zealand in view of the present industrial situation. The Government realises that access must he given to the Duller coalfields and whether tho league’s policy is or not to push that railway, it is some satisfaction to those people In Canterbury who wished the line constructed to know .that their views arc held by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Public AVorks.”

A jury when it retires to deliberate upon a ease, is always put in charge of a police constable, one of the orderlies of the Supreme Court for the day. The “twelve good men and true’’ in a case at. the Christchurch gupfreme Court on Wednesday after a retirement of about half an hour, made a certain request to the presiding Judge. After the jurymen had taken their seats, Air O. T. J. Alpers, -counsel for the plain-' tiff, rose and pointed out that during their sojourn in their room the jury had been under the supervision of a constable who had been a witness in the case being tried, a circumstance which, Air Alpers averred was “marked by oroat impropriety.” Counsel for the defence, Mr Al. J. Greason, while admitting the impropriety, pointed out that the constable in question happened to lie tho Court orderly for the day. His Honour agreed that tho proceeding had been hardly proper, and directed that the jury no conversation with the constable in charge.

Some time ago Air Frank AA’alters did some exceptional deep-sea diving, off Kawau Island, using an improved dress of his own invention, the depth and time of immersion constituting a

world’s record (says the Auckland “Star”). Mr Walters has turned his invention to good account, as word has been' received that he has been successful in salving the gold from the strongroom of the CM'.lt. steamer Princess Sophia. This was one of the most dreadful wrecks of recent years, the Princess Sophia being driven ashore in a driving blizzard near Juneau, Alaska, in October, 1918. The whole of the passengers and crew, some 350 souls were lost, the vessel sinking in very

partment, and plans drawn up for efficient tire escapes and other appliances. One Sparklet Bulb makes a quart of delicious Soda Water. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers.

deep water. At various times several unsuccessful attempts at salvage have been made. Air Walters's diving feat will be welcome news to those in Auckland who are interested in his invention.

The many friends and clients of -Glasson and Co., Warden's Buildings Christchurch, will be interested to know that a member of the firm will lx: in Hokitika this week on Thursday, and Friday till 5.30 p.m. and Saturday till 9 p.m. In addition to taking orders for suits to measure from £5 17s.‘ 6d, Mr Glasson i.s showing samples of the following lines Sports Suits £3 19s 6d, all wool tweed Skirts 35'9, all, wool colonial costume tweed 56 inches wide 12/6 yard. Ladies overcoats 105/-., colonial tweed costumes in stock sizes 97/6, all wool navy serge fast dye 15/6 yard usually 29/6. Jap silk blouses 19/6, 25/-; crepe (le chene blouses 35/-; Aten's tweed trousers 17/6, riding breeches 27/6. Sample room in Revell Street next to Lawn’s tobacconist.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, heavers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment of furs, Coney plush coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Peevishness and irritability are usually signs of worms in children. AVADE’S WORM FIGS are the finest remedy. Children like taking them. Not harmful in any way. All chemists.

NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE keeps the garden smiling and the lawns fresh and green for years and years. Famous for long lasting.

! Captain Ellis (Dominion Director of Eoresrty) arrived last evening on an official visit to the West Coast.

Mr J. McFarlane, Kutnara offers for Sale six half draught horses, wagon, wharf dray and all harness in good order.

“Justices of the Peace must listen to what an accused person has to say, said Mr S. E. M’Carthy, S.M., at Christchurch, “and I am glad to say ‘ that this is recognised by Canterbury j Justices of the Peace. There was, i however, a case at Dunedin some time j ago, where two having heard { evidence for the prosecution only, ex- • pressed their satisfaction at the guilt

of the accused, and immediately passed sentence. An appeal to the Supreme Court, however, resulted in the conviction being quashed.

Thirty-seven cases of infectious diseases were reported in the canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended at noon on Monday. Following are the notificationslnangahua—Diphtheria, one. North Canterbury—Scarlet fever, two, diphtheria nine, enteric one, tuberculosis five, cerebro-spinal meningitis one, poliomvelitis six,' varicella one, erysipelas

one. Ashburton—Tuberculosis one, pneumonia one, poliomyelitis three. South Canterbury—Scarlet fever one, diphtheria one, enteric one, poliomyelitis one, varicella one. Other districts Nil. Total, thirty-seven.

What, all married? Yes, all married now to KEEP SMILING Boot Polish. The quality is so superior and the shine •hi dazzling, “and so say all of us.”—Hokitika Grocers.

Smiling gardens and smiling gardeners, wherever North British Garden Hose is used. Years of solid satisfaction. All -mlilip • and hardware stores.

Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiness, catarrh, promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Soothes and relieves; 60 doses Is 6d.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Purchase onlv bottles with wrappers intact.

Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere.

WOLFE’S SCH N A PPS—agreeable ml beneficial. A tonic bevel "ge