Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1921, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the County Chambers to-morrow evening at 7.39 o’clock. It was reported to the Wellington Acclimatisation Society last week that a 41!) trout caught recently below the Longburn railway bridge was found to contain a mouse, four frogs, and a black shrimp. There is an unusually large number of divorce cases to be dealt with at the Supreme Court session in Christchurch this week. Of the 41 cases set down, there are 21 applications on the grounds of desertion, 14 for adultery, and six for restitution of conjugal rights. At the end of April, a male patient—a foreigner—died in the Mental Hospital, Kew, Melbourne, who was admitted to Yarrli Bend Asylum in 1857, and transferred to Kew in 1872. He therefore had been a patient for 61 years. He was aged 85 at tlie time of his death. He had never learned to speak English. Mr J. F. Mack ley, who until recently held tlie position of Assistant Locomotive Engineer) N.Z. Railways', on Wellington section, left Christchurch on Saturday for Greyniouth, where be lias been appointed Locomotive Engineer. X.Z. Railways, for the Wesiland district. Mr Mackley was accompanied by •1 is Mackley and son.

Arrangements are nbw being completed to lay the foundation stone of the School War Memorial on Friday, June 3rd. Tlie ceremony will he conducted by the Masonic fraternity, the two local lodges combining for the purpose. It is expected there will be a iarge number of visiting brethren for the occasion from the north and country districts. The sister constitutions, English and New Zealand, will unite for the occasion, and the principal officers of same will attend at Hokitika and take part in what should be a very notable assembly. Next week is to be set apart as collecting week for the Memorial Fund in Hokitika.

“Do you want another chance, Austin?” asked Mr Justice Reed at the Supreme Court, New Plymouth, on Tuesday, of a prisoner of that name who had come up for sentence on a charge of false pretences. Prisoner, who just before, in answer-to the usual question put by the Registrar, said lie had nothing to say before sentence passed, looked surprised, and a gleam of hope appeared in his eyes at this unexpected request. “Yes, your Honour,” he replied. “Seems to me,” said his Honour, after perusing the papers in connexion with the case, “drink has been your downfall, and that otherwise you are a decent man.” So he gave him probation for two years on condition that lie took out a prohibition order against himself, kept right away from drink, and repaid the money involved. Austin, who is a miner, stated he could find a job at £5 n week, and left the Court a different man from what lie entered it, thanks to the consideration of a humane Judge.

“Visitors to New Zealand complain that our hotel accommodation is ,the worst in the world, particularly about our scenic resorts,” remarked Mr L. A. Kdwards at the last meeting of the Council of the Wellington Central Chamber of Commerce. “Anything we can do to improve our accommodation, licensed or unlicensed, should he done as a matter of duty to our country. The question of accommodation cropped up following upon a suggestion from the Westland Chamber that licensing polls should be held every nine, instead of three, years, in order to encourage hotel proprietors to extend their accommodation and improve the conveniences for the travelling public. Mr H- S. Hart did not view the proposal favourably. He thought it possible that the Westland Chamber had been induced to support -the suggestion, although unaware that it may have been originated for another purpose altogether. On -Mr Hart’s motion, no action was taken. V-A-Z-O-L, the scientific preparation which never fails to relieve coughs, i Ll-s, sore throats, and chest troubles, f s fid buys 60 doses. North British Rubber Hot Water Bags, with the “Unique” never-leak stopper, have the North British Rubber Co’s trade mark stamped on the neck—the emblem of quality. i For Children’s Hacking Cough, IVood * Crent Peppermint Cure,

Mr A. 11. Eggeling and family of Okuru insert two notices of appreciation in, this issue. Just arrived at Mrs J. Lloyd's, all wobl white blankets in Colonial and English makes; also a line of nice wool gloves.

A meeting of members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, will be held at the Club rooms on Wednesday at 8 p.m. A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu, to- , morrow (Tuesday) evening, in aid of the Pirates Football Club. Admission to euchre Is, to dance Is. —Advt. .Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., will hold a sale of stock at Hari Ilari on Friday 2", th May. In addition they will sell Rif acres freehold, being section 2255, Block*'lV, Wataroa S.D., having 32 chains frontage to the main south road. j The sale at Little’s boot warehouse was a great success last week. If you have not been, do not iail to come this week. Every pail' of boots and shoes reduced in price. Quality the true test of value. —Advt.

The many friends of Mr John Jarman will hear with regret of the death of his brother, Mr A. R. Jarman, of Upper Riccarton, which took place on Friday at Christchurch Hospital. Deceased was 54 years of age, and leaves a widow and family of thirteen, several being married.

A reminder is given of the euolire tournament and dance to he held in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi, on Thursday evening next, 19th inst. Ladies’ first prize, a beautifully worked cushion, second, a gold nugget; also two valuable prizes for gents.—Advt.

The St John Ambulance Association has arranged for a course of lectures hy Dr Rnird, commencing on Wednesday, 28th inst. A meeting of all students and intending students will be held at the Hospital Board rooms on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. to arrange. All intending students are requested to advise the Superintendent or Secretary.

A dance will be held in the Supreme Hall oil* Wednesday evening next in ai.il of the funds of the Excelsior l(oothnll Club. The music will be supplied by Messrs Lawn and Ross, while the floor will be in the hands of a capable M.C. Supper provided. Admission: Gents 2s Gd, ladies Is Gd, double tickets Js.-—Advt.

The last lew days have been gloriously fine, bright sunshiny days, moonlit nights with sharp frosts. Yesterday was a beautiful day, and as night closed down, the glories of the “Southern Lights,” or Aurora Australis, appeared in the heavens. For upwards of three hours there was a beautiful display, half of the sky being lit up with the glories of the unusual visitation. The bright moon militated to some exlent against the display, which was, however, a very beautiful one, and was a source of much wonder and comment. The display was visible in its various changing shapes and colours from about G p.m. until 9 o’clock, when it gradually disappeared, leaving most pleasant recollections of a very fine sight.

On Friday evening last the friends of Miss Lena Kortegast of this town, met at St Mary’s Club Rooms to bid her farewell on the eve of her approaching departure for Sydney. The entertainment took the form of a dance and social evening, items being rendered as follows:—Song, “Sing me the Rosary,” Miss Edna Dale; song, “Love here is iii v heart,” Miss Gillooly; song, “When My Ships Come Sailing Home,” Mr A\ . Stopforth. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss Gillooly, extras by Misses 0. Breeze and A. Daly, accompaniments by Miss A, Daly and Miss C. Devanev. After full justice was done to the excellent supper provided, Mr W. Hannan, on behalf of those present, in a short speech appropriate to the occasion, made the presentation. The singing of “For she’s a jolly good fellow” then followed. Mr P. Kortegast in a few words, returned thanks on behalf of his sister. Dancing continued until one o’clock, when a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

The welcome slump in price lms come al hist. So while it lasts you will always find our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds markets. \ isit Schroder and Co. It will pay you. —Advt. Great fall in prices commencing Friday .May 6th. Our prices defy competition. We bought at our own price 160 cases of general drapery and clothing Owing to the money shortage warehousemen were commpelled to unload, lhe prices are now so low that to buy elsewhere is simply throwing money away. See Big Sale Bill to circulate through this newspaper. The low prices will speak for themselves. We bring the prices right down. McGruer at.i C > Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Users of “NAZOL” keep free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses Is 6d. Commercial travellers of cheerful voice and sunny countenance are much in evidence throughout New Zealand new, thanks to “NU RUBBING” Laundry Help.—Win Perry and Co., agents for “NO RUBBING.” Ready for instant use, ‘ NAZOL is sure protection against coughs and colds. 60 doses 1b 6d.