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Hokitika Guardian, 25 January 1922, Page 2

* Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify the entry for their stock sale at Kokntahi saleyards on Wednesday Ist Feb. at noon. Further entries are solicited.

Mr F. J. Mouat, formerly a clerk in the Hokitika. Land Office and an exmember of the Public Service Appeal Board, is now practising as a solicitor in Auckland.

Representatives of local bodies and all interested in the welfare of the town and district are reminded of the conference at the Town Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. A full attendance is requested.

The Westland A and P. Show which is beung revived this ye|ar will. be held on the Hokitika racecourse on Wednesday, March 15th. -The lhrge schedule cowering the prize list is now bfeing printed and will be in circulation immediately. The revival of the show will be appreciated, and the event should be well supported by the public.

The recent decision to discontinue the commission to stationers on the sale of stamps lias now been revised, and the Stamps Department has notified stationers that commission will again he allowed on stamps up to and including the value of 2d. Commission will not he allowed on stamps above that value. The latest compiled dentists’ register shows that there are some 700 dentists in New Zealand. The number of registered men should he greatly added to, as there are very many operators employed who will shortly undergo examinations to he placed on the register under the provisions of the amended Act.

The extent to which rats are capable of multiplying was referred to by Dr W. F. Findlay during a lecture that he delivered to Wellington sanitary inspectors. “The animals commence to propagate two and a half months from birth,” he said, “and the female rats

give birth to young six or -eight times a year. The period of gestation is about twenty-five days. In about ten months a rat can have offspring totalling about 880.

The State Collieries’ Combined picnic will he held at Cass Square, Hokitika, on Saturday next, and promises to he very successful. Special train arrangements have been made, the first train leaving Runanga at 9.15 a.m. and the second train leaving Rewanui at 8.55 a.m. Hot water, tea, milk, and sugar will be provided free. The Runanga Ban.d will he in attendance, and a good sports programme will he provided.

A rather serious motor accident occurred between Jacksons and Wainihinilii on Sunday. Two young men named Neame and Straight were riding a motor-cycle, one being on the carrier. It is understood that a “wobble” occurred and both men fell. Neame sustained concussion, and Straight was badly cut and bruised about the face. Medical aid was summoned from Otira and Neame was sent to the Westland Hospital. Both men are making good progress towards recovery.

| The measured “nip” has now become j the common practice in dealing out whisky, brandy, or gin in hotel bars (says the Wellington “Dominion”). Publicans who were consulted last week stated that no protests have been received from the public owing to the change over from the pass-the-bottle system. The measure is a small copper handless cup, which contains one fluid ounce when filled, land whenever spirits are served they are first of all poured into the measure and from there tipped into the glass. The “nip,” so measured, is quite a generous one, and it is only the “three-finger man” who is likely to find his “spot” insufficient in quantity. The price of a whisky whether drunk with sodawater or water only, is ninepence in most of the hotels.

Regulations have been passed by the Federal Government with a view to tightening up the conditions governing the appointment of wireless operators j on Australian vessels. The new regulations provide that, as a general rule, candidates who desire to obtain the Post Office certificate enabling them to act as slap operators must be natu- | ral-born British subjects, and the j children of a father who was also a 1 natural-born British subject. No exception will be made to this rule without reference to the naval and military authorities. Foreign nationality of a candidate’s mother will not necessarily be a bar to the issue of the certificate, but all cases of candidates whose mothers were of late enemy origin will be referred to the Defence Department for a report. It will be necessary for every person acting as a wireless telegraphy watcher to hold a certificate of proficiency. j When you ask for SHARLAND’S | FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SHARLANP’S. Best tfuyt pioqey can buy.

j Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. announce* entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi next Wednesday. j

Mr H. B. Miller, general draper, is ! opening out for a few days at Keller’s sample rooms £2OOO worth, of goods to he cleared out at startling prices. I

Ameeting of the Westland branch of the Westland Automobile Association will be held to-morrow (Thursday) evening 'at 8 o’clock.

Messrs M. Houston and Co notify they are receiving regular supplies of fruit, including choice apricots, plums, tomatoes and peaches.

Mr John Brunton, M.A., director of the Waimate District High School, has been appointed Inspector of Schools In the Hawke’s Bay District in place of Mr It. 6. Whetter, who has retired.

Rev Father Michael Shore, who during the past year has been stationed in Greymouth, took his departure yesterday for Auckland, which diocese he will in future make the sphere of his labours.

A nasty accident happened to Mr Tom Benyon, who is employed on Mr Morel’s farm at the Taramakau Settlement. He ' and several others were breaking in a young horse when the animal suddenly lashed out, kicking the unfortunate lad 1 on the chest. Dr Greenwood attended the sufferer, who it was found had three ribs broken and was considcra'Tjlv bruised.

The first shoot for the Club’s championship cup takes place on Kanieri rifle range'on Saturday next. A handicap match is being shot in conjunction with the championship for which the following handicaps are declared:—G. Head, Ivulsen, J. Hutchison, Owens, S. Head scr; J. Hutchison, Logue 3 points, E. Morris, Webster 6 pts, Boyd Bpts, Dale, 0. Head lOpts, T. Evenden, Marks, Wells 20pts. F. Evenden, Fairlie 25pts.

A number of Catholic clergy of the West Coast left by yesterday’s express for Christchurch to take part in the annual retreat of the Christchurch diocesan clergy, starting to-day. They included: Rev. J. Long, Adm. (Greymouth) ; Rev. Dr J. Kennedy (Hokitika) ; Revs M. Fogarty (Ahau-ra), J. Riordan (Ross), and Bonetto (Kurnara). The Rev. Father Creed, who has been visiting the Coast, returned by tho same train. During the retreat the Rev. T. O’Regan will take charge of the West Coast.

We deeply deplore having to record the death of Mrs Parkhill, wife of Mr Andrew Parkhill, of Fitzherbert Street, which took place at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, early this morning. The deceased had been in ill health and had gone to Christchurch for treatment a couple of weeks ago. Her husband was summoned to Christchurch about a week ago owing to the necessity of an operation, which was porformed two days ago, but deceased passed away as stated. Mrs Parkhill was a daughter of the late Mr Fred Henne of Stafford and 'Mrs Henne, now of Christchurch, and was most popular with all who knew her. The news of her decease will come as a great shock to a wide circle of friends.who will deeply regret the passing of such a bright young life. Very deep sympathy will be extended to the bereaved husband and young family of two (a boy and a girl) the mother and sisters, in the sad trouble that has overtaken them.

Engineers: Plumbers, gasfitters, etc., use “Hewson’s Invincible” pointing cement guaranteed to do away with all trouble through leaking joints either in pipe lines or on cylinder flanges, feedwater heaters, radiators, etc. Permanent repair. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

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 be found at Schroders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited. —Advt.