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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1921, Page 2

Members of tlit' Munirinal Hand are reminded tliilt practice takes place in the Hand Room nt. 8 o’eloek to-night. I he Canterbury Education Hom'd notifies that commercial classes at the Grey Technical School will be resumed on Monday next, a full course being provided. A dance will be held in the -Supreme Hall lo -morrow Thursday evening in aid of the Excelsior Football Club. Music by Mr A. Lawn and eflieienl M.C. Admission Is. Advt. The Christchurch Fire Hoard advised the Christchurch City Council that the Minister of Internal Affairs had approved of the Hoard’s estimates for the year ending dune 30th., 1922, at £1 1.1J3, and that the Council’s portion was £0!)ob 10s (lasi year’s portion was 04725). The Pornno whaling party operating from Tory Channel caught the eighth whale of tin 1 season a few days ago. Kclmls are beginning to show up in numbers (says the Pictou “Press), 1 th e weather hns been too severe in CookStrait for chasing purposes. One day recently fourteen whales were seen to i ass pi striking distance.

A reminder is given of the euchre fjH tournament and dance to ho held in the Koiterangi 'Public Hall on Thursday ga next July 7th. Ladies first prize a ™ silk blouse; Gents, three pairs of __ socks.--Ad vt. m . . Itt the Canterbury Health District @ during tho week ended moon on Monday, 42 cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported as folfjjjf lows: Inagaliua, diphtheria 1. North Canterbury, scarlet fever 6, diphtheria EBB 15, tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 5, puerperal septicaemia 1, varicella 6. South ■mm Canterbury, scarlet fever T, pneumoutH ia 2, varicella 1. Ashburton, varicella 1.

Great interest was taken iu the auction sale of Mr E. Griffiths’s celebrated Goodwood Jersey herd, held at Cambridge last week. Tbe attendance included visitors from all parts of the Dominion. Every animal offered sold readily at big prices. The top price was brought bv Viola's Gordon) Fern (1052) which was purchased by Mr It. Cobh, of F’eilding for 400 guineas. The sale realised 111,000. the animals averaging over £l4O each.

The spirit animating the members of the Beautifying Association is beginning to pervade the town, particularly in the residential quarter, where special '.residents are improving the appears of the overgrown or unsightly condition of the road reserve in front of their dwellings. Improvements of the nature referred to are to he observed in Stafford, Davie and Hampden Streets in particular and the action is a very commendable one on the part the residents referred to. No doubt this action will be emulated more generally all through the borough as the favourable season of the vear advances.

The rock that has been encountered in tie- W.iiniii-Orongorongo tunnel is so hard, Mr Robert Semple (the leader of the co-operative tunnellers) states, thill it takes forty drills to penetrate a.foot into it. That is to say, the resistance of the rock is such that if 011 Iv one drill were used its drilling

point would have to he reconditioned forty times before a hole a foot deep could he made, which means a lively time for the blacksmiths. A smithy ha,.-; been established at the lower Wainui dam for work in connexion with the erection of the new powerhouse and for the treatment of tools, but later it will be transferred to 11n* tunnel fare t.wo miles distant on a heavily bushed mountain slope. A Wellington telegram states that Mr James 11. B. Coates has resigned Ida seat on the Board of Directors of the National Bank of New Zealand, and has accepted an appointment as honorary director. The Hon Arthur M. Myers, M.U, for Auckland East, bus joined the Board. Referring to his appointment, Mr Myers said it had bi cn the custom for some tnn 6 past, to have a. New Zealand representative on the Board, and his appointment was in pursuance of that arrangement. The appointment, he added, would necessitate his visiting London periodically. His first visit, which might extend over some months, probably would be made early next year.

Friday’s Auckland “Stay’’ lias the following:—-Early this week notification was received by the police that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of John Henry Fodder (43), who had been acting-town clerk at Ashburton, and had disappeared from that town. It was alleged that he had received a cheque for £43 on behalf of the Ashburton Borough Council and had converted the money to his own use. Enquiries respecting Redder were made by Detective McHugh, and this afternoon he located the man and arrested him. Accused will come before tho Police Court to-morrow for remand to Ashburton.

Another great disturbance is aland central 011 the sun’s disc. Mr Clement L. Wragge states (says an Auckland paper) that it has two main centres wi energy, the one about 23,000 miles in diameter, and the other about miles in diameter. This is followed by three smaller solar storms, and the disturbed region is about 500,000 miles long, a very unusual feature. Unquestionably there will be further displays of Aurorae and renewed magnetic disturbance in high southern latitudes; but whether those will touch Auckland or even the southern parts of New Zealand is another matter. Air Wragge

adds: ‘'The coinciding of the recent earthquake and the eruption of Stromb'lli with this new solar outburst is decidedly significant.”

The Social Committee of the Seaview Mental Hospital held their fourth monthly staff dance on Monday night. The “Little Theatre” was prettily decorated with floral streamers and greenery, and over the stage the “Cetwl Mile Failte” (a hundred thousand welcomes) hen mod its joyous greeting to the large crowd present. The splendid work of the staff orchestra—Nurse Macfarlane (piano), and Attendants Martini (cornet) and Dawson (pieolo) was generous lv supplemented by ‘extras’ from Misses Scott, Shadholt and Giese; and Mr Simpson was the M.C. The Chairman welcomed “home” the matron and Nurse Macfarlane, and paid a glowing tribute to their unselfish enthusiasm. The recent patients’ entertainment provided by Mr and Mrs Staveley and party was a topic of eloquent praise in Seaview; and the Chairman expressed the admiration of the staff and tho appreciation of the patients. The Nurses’ sub-committee excelled themselves at supper time, and dancing was continued until midnight. | The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready j money having secured enormous con- ■ cessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at ] lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. Advt. When baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with. ‘•NAZOL.” Distantly relieves and ( soothes . | The far larger air space provided in ( Clincher Cycle Tyres lengthens the life of the tyre, reduces road shocks, less- , pns the puncture risk, adds to your | comfort. All e.vcle dealers. ; emphatic. Insist on genuine J ■’NAZOL.” Nothing like it for prerenting or relieving coughs and colds. . !0 d >.p«. Is P'V *• V

Ti:c death took place at Blakelown, of Mrs Blake, wife of Mr F. Blake, and the second eldest daughter of Mrs Coburn senr) and the late W. G. Coburn. Deceased was a native of Greymouth, and was in her 47th year.

An officer of the Lands Drainage Department has now gone south to make a survey of the La Fontaine lower, swamp at Hari Hari. It is expected that later Mr Thomson, Chief Drainage Engineer, will visit the district, and go into proposals for a scheme to complete the drainage of the area referred to.

\\Jo regret, to record the deaf?: of Mr Joint Lohan, Tor very many years a well known and respected resident of Maori Creek, who at the ripe age of 85 passed away at the Hospital yesterday. He was well known as “Dublin Jack,” hailing from the Irish capital, and many friends will regret to learn of his passing.—“ Argus.” Air Leslie Hinge, the staff photographer of the Auckland Weekly News, is now in the district taking it series of photographs of the various points of interest, for reproduction in the popular New Zealand weekly. Mr Hinge hits been south as far as A\ aitaha only on the present occasion, but hopes to make a special trip into South West, land later.

At the fortnightly meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union last evening, the Westland Suit-Union wrote re train arrangements for the Springbok-Buller-West Const match. It was decided that arrangements he made to suit the West ('oast people. The Bulled Rugby Union wrote-accepting July Hi as the date for the West Coast-Bullor match at Westport. They also nominated three referees, Mr Dunn being accepted.

Regret was expressed by members of the Westland Comity Council yesterday at’th indisposition of the Hon. J. Anckerson, Alin is ter of Alines. LasJ. evening in reply to a telegram sent by the Comity Chairman (Mr B. Ward) the following reply was received from Mr Sherwood, the Minister’s private secretary: “Many thanks for vour telegram. Shall be pleased to convey your kindly wishes to Minister. Glad to say progress is very satisfactory considering all circumstances.” The public are reminded of the annual meeting of the Westland Progress League which takes place at the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock. Li addition to the election of officers etc., various short papers oil flax-growing, pastoral prospects, scenic attractions, geological subjects, and other matters of local interest will be road, and be open for discussion by the meeting. lA large attendance of those interested in the welfare and progress of the district should tie attracted to this important meeting.

Heyward’s big Christchurch fire salvage stocks bought from Lloyds, the big Insurance Coy. at 33),% off" London prices. In consequence one of the world’s biggest salvage sales commences Saturday, July-Ist. Water, fire and smoke damaged goods at paltry prices. A’ou cannot possibly miss great buying advantage. The Insurance Coy’s big loss is your gain. Doors open at 10 a.m. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Oreymouth.—Advt. “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help is very popular with Hokitika ladies owing to its ability to wash all clothes perfectly clean without rubbing or injury. Is packet docs 7 cellty washings. Wm Perry and Co., wholesale agents for “NO RUBBING.”

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint .Cure.

The welcome slump in price has come at last. 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 baigains already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and Co. It will pay you.— Advt. North British Solid Truck Tjres cariy the bulk of New Zealand’s heavy loads, in all weathers, on all classes id roads. Fitted by H. Smith, Motor G.nago, Greyinouth, local agents.