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Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1922, Page 2

The Westland Progress League meets to-night at 7.80 o’clock at the County Chambers.

For ilie National Scholarships, Ruby Meyers (Hokitika) qualified at the recent examination, securing 576 marks.

The Greymouth Bowling Club have notified their intention to bring a five rink team to Hokitika on Saturdayafternoon next.

A building is being erected on Cass Square, and will bo completed this week to house boilers etc for the use of picnic .parties visiting Hokitika. Three boilers are being installed, and the water will be heated by gas. It is calculated that considerable expense will be Baved theftby, -while everything will bo more compact, cleanly and attractive for visitors. The cost of the convenience is being met jointly by the Borough Counoil and tli? Beautifying Society.

The -injury suffered by Mr P. R. Climie, organiser for the Canterbury Progress League, while playing tennis at Hanraer Springs on December 27th. has proved of a more serious nature than at first diagnosed. On consulting liis medical adviser when) he returned to the city, Mr Climie was informed that ho had torn the Achilles tendon of the right foot. .At present the portions of the foot and leg affected are inf plaster of paris, .and it may be necessary to retain this for'several months.

In the House on Friday afternoon, Mr R- A. Wright gave notice of the following question to the Minister for Justice: “Whether he will give instructions that the Empire-wide custom of recording officially the religious beliefs of all persons found guilty of offences against the law shall he resumed in this country as from January Ist, 1922?” To the question Mr Wright appended the following note: “Formerly New Zealand was abreast of other parts of the Empire in this matter. During the time of the National Government the Dominion lagged behind and is still doing so. As a result, our statistics of penology are seriously incomplete in an important respect, and our requtation for being up-to-date suffers materially.’’

A shocking accident, involving the crippling for life of a ten-year-old boy, Percy Goodwin, occurred at the Jollimont railway yards, adjacent to the M.C.C. ground, last week. The bov climbed over the parapet of the footbridge which spans the railway lines at that point. One of bis legs came in contact with the overhead wire of the electrified line, and the limb was burnt off just below the knee. He fell from the bridge to the permanent way and broke two ribs, besides sustaining minor'injuries. The child was picked up by a railway employee and taken to tiie Children’s Hospital. He retained consciousness throughout, and displayed great fortitude.

Something like a tale of woe is unfolded in the following paragraph from the annual report of the Board of Trade:—“When tiie New Zealand Government became the actual owner of the sugar the department set to work to build up a reserve stock to meet the special requirements of the jam season. This desirable object had almost been achieved when the occurrence of the unfortunate strike at the refinery ,in August totally absorbed the reserve stocks prior to the ext.

demand for jam sugar. In order to make up the deficiency the department negotiated for supplementary supplies of 3000 tons of refined sugar from Australia, but the landing of the sugar was interfered with by the shipping strike; in fact, some shipments were actually brought over to New Zealand twice before being unloaded.”

This Christmas we are again to the fore with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also he found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited. -Advt.

Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer from stomach troubles will find relief in SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Larger bottle lower price

A sure and pleasant spec, “c for removing Worms is WADE’va WORM FIGS.

Recommended by the medical n c:i feerioi). SCHNAPP?.

North Island mails by the Wahine connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. j

Just arrived:—A large consignment of plums from 4s 6d per half case. Also arriving by next steamer, a. choice consignment of tomatoes. Paterson. Michel and Co. Ltd. —Advt.

Write to John Glasson and Co. , Cashel Street, Christchurch and they will supply you full particuars of your requirements. Every and any article stocked and customers get the full advantage of dealing direct with the manufacturers. A post card will bring a prompt reply by next mail.—Advt.

In connection with the double tragedy at Eltham, when a man named William Percival Owen inflicted fatal injuries on his wife and then committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun, Owen left the following note on the kitchen table: —“Murder and suicide, that is it. I am mad and don’t want to leave Glad (his wife) to face things alone, so I am sending her to Minnie and George (relations who had passed away). She will be happy there just as we were happy here. I am sorry for you all, and no one is to blame. Sell out and live in town and be kind to each other. Your poor old Btll.”

That a gang of thieves are concentrating their efforts on securng packages from Auckland people frequenting the Chief Rost Office is evident from recent experiences of women while transacting business in the busy building (says the “Star”). The position hns become so acuta that a hoy is occupied keeping look-out for such operations and warning tho public. An official of tho department stated that one woman was relieved of a camera, while withdrawing money and another had a parcel deftly taken from under an arm. He added that parcels could not bo left about for a second. The thieves, who are thought to bo women, are also paying their attention to telephone boxes with a view to purloining any packages left by mistake in the enclosures.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., Archibald Raymond Curtis was charged that, on or about December 25th, at Cobden, he wilfully damaged a derrick, the property of John Spiers Robertson, lo the extent of £5. Senior Sergt. McCarthy stated that the ease arose through the wreck of the s.s. Perth. A valuable derrick had been washed ashore. A piece 3ft lung had been sawn off one ond. The defendant had been warned on several occasions that he had no right to remove anything from the beach. The defendant elected to he dealt with by the .Magistrate. After hearing evidence the .Magistrate fined Chin in £lO, and ordered him to pay £5, damages to derrick, in default day, imprisonment. Time was granted in which to pay i lie fine.

A surprise visit was paid by the Tnuranga police to Matakana Island during New Year (says the Auckland “Star”). On arrival they found a race meeting in progress, conducted by some of the leading natives of the district, and in contravention of tho Racing Act. The meeting was patronised by over a thousand natives and Europeans from adjacent district. The police nipped the meeting in the hud at the close of the second event on the programme. Tne names of the officials practically all natives, were noted by the police with a view to taking proceedings against them under the Racing Act. and it may he mentioned that all present at such gatherings are liable to prosecution for participating in an unregistered .race meeting. The horses and owners taking part at the meeting are liable to disqualification for life from any registered race meeting. The races were being conducted on Hie lines of a registered meeting and the grounds were decorated with the usual racecourse bunting. It is alleged that an improvised “tote” had also been on the ground, hut it had been spirited away before the police could discover it.

A meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society was held at the County Chambers last evening. Present':— Messrs Evans (chair), King Braddun, Shivas, Bovd and Mclntosh. The Tourist Department wrote that in consequence of the economy resolutions operating no financial assistance could he given towards a new engine for the launch. The Marine Department promised lo go into the question of a supply of brown trout ova. The Southland Association suggested a close season for whitebait every second year. The matter was considered at some length. It was not deemed advisable to agree to the suggestion, a proposal being mooted that the seasons be limited, say to six weeks over the best period, from the Ist October, in lieu of total prohibition. ITawern and Taranaki Societies wrote protesting against the proposed government charge for the issue of game licenses, as being out of all proportion to the services rendered. It was resolved to support the attitude of the Hawera Society. Supplies of deer labels for tlio season were authorised. It was resolved to take steps to have the reservation at Lake Kanieri vested in the Society. It was, decided to recommend that the stalking season open from 25th March. Mr H. A. Adamson was appointed a ranger for the Wataroa district. The High Commissioner acknowledged copies of

“ Beautiful Westland ” booklet, which had been forwarded to the Prince of Wales as requested. The chairman reported in regard to the inability to secure a satisfactory engine for the launch at Lrke Humeri. Messrs Evans, Mclntosh, Bruce, King and Dr Teichelmann were appointed a committee to deal with the matter, and take any necessary action. Mr C. E. Mackenzie resigned his position as caretaker, and asked to he relieved of his duties. The resignation was accepted ns from the 21st inst„ and it was resolved to call applications for a successor to take up duties when the launch was available.

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore hlouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Go’s; who also stock a fine range of Indies’ hose, and silk underwear. —Advil.

Every woman’s vote is given in favour of “NO-RUBBING” laundry help; also ours, a Is carton does 7 weeks’ washing perfectly.-sold everywhere 4<Jvt.

Applications are invited for the position of Curator of the Kanieri Lake Hatchery and Custodian of the oil launch, closing on Tuesday, 31st, with Mr James King.

A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Woodstock Schoolroom to-morrow night in aid of the Westland Memorial for Fallen Soldiers. Four good prizes will bo given. Admission to euchre Is, dance Is. —Advt. There were a large number of mourners at the funeral of the late Mr John Douglas of Waitaha, .which took place to Hokitika cemetery yesterday afternoon, and a large number of beautiful S wreaths were sent by sorrowing friends. The Rev. Father Kennedy conducted the services at St, Mary’s Church and the graveside.

The hand of deatli lias removed one of the oldest, residents of the district, in the person of Mr Martin Ryder, who passed away at Kuniara on Sunday at noon. He had reached the grand old

age of 87 years. He was a native of County Clare, Ireland, hut had been over 50 years on the West Coast, first at Goldshorough, and since Kumara was rushed lie has resided there. He leaves a family of three daughters, Mrs Kennedy, of Dunedin ; Airs Quinn, of Wanganui ;and Airs P. Daly, of Port Craig; and one son, Mr Patrick Ryder, of Jnchbonnie, who will have the sympathy of many friends.

Messrs Lamcron (Traffic Manager) and Mori, of the Railway Department, Greymouth, met the Mayor and Borough Councillors at the railway station this morning, when they discussed tho proposed alterations to the station at Hokitika. The proposals include the closing of portion of Stafford street between the Central Hotel and the Convent, and the erection of overhead bridgeway suitable for foot traffic. This will involve the Department put- . ting Fitzlierbert streets, portion of Hampden street, and Sewell street in ! good order to carry the main traffic of the town. The station will be moved a little nearer to Stafford street and a little further hack towards Sewell street while seven lines of railway will cross the present Stafford street, and necessitate the taking of the properties facing Stafford street, up to the residence occupied by Air Fitzgerald, and a slice off the back portions of the sections from there up to Mandl’s Brewery. The proposals outlined were generally approved, and are now to he put in concrete form and sent to the Borough Council for a definite decision at next meeting. The railway officials subsequently met representatives of the sawmi tiers in connection with skid accommodation, and also the Mayor and Town i lerk of Ross in conuvciien with the Ross railway time-table.

We are making a special showing of j uedivoui suites of reliable quality at i quite low prices. You will he welcome J inspect them su any time without j being bothered to buy. and we think j tbei: tasteful stvies and good value j ••ill appeal to you. Our spare bed-*. . oom suite, comprising wardrobe with j lead’d t'ut, duehesse chest with Level ; mirror, bedroom p'edestal and double. j j, ;e wooden bedstead is supplied, de- j [iverod at Hokitika for £l6 10s. Aft our furniture is made in our own Jatorv and we guarantee our workmanJ.iip. Correspondence is invited and juotalions given for any furniture and furnishings. Harley and Coy., Ltd., complete house furnishers, Greymouth. -Advt.