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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1922, Page 2

A number of spare wheels for G.S. Wagons are offered for sale by the Defence Stores.

Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford have just opened out a fine assortment of electrical accessories, kettles, fans, and irons in all sizes.

Attention is drawn to advertisement in this issue .giving particulars of altera tions in the Hokitika-Ross train service operatng from Monday next.

Mrs T. Robinson notifies that she lias purchased the whole of the stock of drape r< v and fancy goods of Mrs T. Heenan. The whole stock is being removed to the premises Weld Street, next to Railway Hotel, where they will be on sale at specially reduced prices for cash only.—Advt.

The Westland County Council '.las communicated with the Member for the District in regard to a number of public works votes cancelled in the Tourist Mines and Public Works Departments, and asked Mr Seddon to use his efforts to have the votes replaced on the supplementary estimates. Road expenditure to the amount of £7,000 or £B,» 000 is involved in the cancelled votes.

Thu death occurred at Westport on Monday of Mr John Tannejp, aged 80 years. Deceased formerly resided in Greymouth, where he followed the occupation of a blacksmith. He left for Westport about nine. year s ago. He was foreman in the Greymouth Fire Brigade for a number of years and was a gold star member, having served 35 years. He leaves two sons, George, of Greymouth, and Charles of Karamea; also one daughter, Mr» Mitchell, of Auckland.

Vital statistics for tbe year 1921 covering the urban areas of the larger centres show both a low birth-rate and a low death-rate. During tho past year there were in the Auckland urban area a total of 1504 deaths and 31,78 births, representing a death-rate of. 9.53 per thousand and a birtli-rato of 20.15. Corresponding figures for "Wellington were: Deaths 967, births 2249, edatli-rate 9, birth-rate 20.92; Christchurch, deaths 1014, births 2144, death rate 9.6, birth-rate 20.29; Dunedin, deaths 742, births 1472, death-rate 10.27, birth-rate 20.37. The highest birth-rate is for Gisborne borough 28.54, New Plymouth next with 25.54, and Invercargill third with 25.46. Greymouth has the highest death-rate of 11.36, and Wanganui the lowest of 7.57.

Tlie planet Mercury sets on February Ist at 8.5 piin., a little to the south of west; as it is half a magnitude brighter than Alpha Centauri it should be easily observed. Mercury and the sun are rapidly approaching each other, and will be in conjunction at 9.30 u.m. on February 14th; towards the end of the month the planet may be visible in the eastern sky shortly .before sunrise. Venus will be too near the sun to be visible this month. Mars rises on February Ist at 11.23 p.m., and on February i-3th at 10.50 p.m.; Jupiter rises on these dates at 10.3 p.m. and 9.0 p.m. respectively, and Saturn at 9.42 p.m. and 8.40 p.m. respectively. An oceulaticn of the planet Jupiter by the moon will occur on February 16th, the two bodies being in a line with the earth at 7.0 mm; owing to the strong sunlight at that hour it will be necessary to use a telescope to view the phenomenon. The apparent magnitude ol Jupiter will be —l.B, and its equatorial diameter will be over 41 seconds of arc on the 10th, .hence the emergence of the planet from behind the moon should be an interesting sight.

Wear “H. 15.” Footwear! but think about purchasing now! Read about (these values, they’re astounding: Ladies court shoes, patent and glace, 1 27 s Gd, 29s 6d, 32s Gd; women’s derby shoes 23s Gd, 27s Gd; nigger brown Oxfords, 29s Gd; mien’s derby boots, black or tan, 27s Gd; brogue shoes, 355; willow calf shoes, 37s Gd; men’s heel and toe plate boots 26s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Fa ctory. —-A dvt.

A meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society was held last evening at the County Chambers. Present: Messrs Evans '(chair), King (2), Molntosh, Boyd, Lloyd, Bruce, Shivas, Bassett and Dr Teichelmann. A report was received in respect to the launch engine. The machine lately installed was not satisfactory .and it was resolved to return same. Quotations for a 7 h.p. standard engine were received and it' was resolved to ascertain the cost of a. 5 h.p. engine of similar design. which was specially recommended to the Society as the most satisfactory type. Action in the matter was deferred to await the further particulars. The Government notified that no assistance could be given the Society at present, and it was resolved to write further on the matter. The applicants for the position of caretaker were: —R. A. Greed, Westport; T. Currie, Hokitika and William Fogwell, ICanieri. On a ballot being taken the last named was declared elected, to take up his duties in April. Mr Fogwell holds the New Zealand sculling championship, and it was felt he would be a most useful man to have at the lake, where no doubt aquatics would be greatly fostered. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mr W. Braddon in his late painful accident. The loss of Tourist votes for the disrict was referred to, and it was decided! to write to the Department on the matter.

Good for young and old is RH.4RLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Guaranteed highest strength, purest quality and best vnjlue,

Miss C. Wylie, teacher of pianoforte, notifies she will bo at Ixokatahi on Monday next and Koiterangi on Tuesday next. Intending pupils please note.

Bargains offering this week at the H.B. Men’s cellular singlets, 5s lid end 7s lid; women’s hose, 2s Cd; men’s sox is lid; meal’s tweed trousers, 17s 6d; strong denims 8s lid; police braces 2s 9d; strong braces Is 9d. There are scores of bargains offering. Call and see them at thg N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

In connection with the Euchre Tournament to be held at St Mary’s! Club rooms this evening Die usual dance will be held after supper. The prize for the •tournament will be a handsome iced cake which has been kindly donated by a well-wisher. Complete arrangements have been made for an enjoyable evening and considering the competition which one prize must create, card players, both ladies and gents are in for an exciting time. Admission Is.—Advt. A whirlwind passed over Kumara Junction this morning about 1 o’clock and in its course it struck thci sawmill close to the Kumara railway junction. The iron roofing about the centre of the building was torn off, atud fop a few moments there was a lot of iron and timber flying about in the air. The damage done, however, was not extensive and there does not appear to aave been any material damage done to other property in the vicinity.

Tbe statement that cancer was probably the most frequent cause of deatli in New Zealand to-day, is borne out by the mortality statistics for the. year 1921, published in the “Gazette.” o,ut of a total of 5445 deaths recorded, with causes, in urban areas last year, no fewer than 562 were attributed to cancer in various parts of the body—or more than 10 per cent oi the total deaths. To tuberculosis in its various forms were assigned 419 cases of death, pneumonia accounted for 324 (including broncho-pneumonia), and Bright’s disease 190. Organic diseases of the heart were responsible for 1 52 deaths. An important point affecting gawmillers who have been granted milling reservations under the Mining Act by Wardens, was brought before ,Sir Fnancis '.Bell, Minigter-in-Ohajge of the State Forests by Mr Seddon These reservations were included in clause 3 of the Forestry Bill when in committee, on the motion of Mr Seddon, as the result of which conversion of reservations into licenses ;is assured. The bill which has passed troth Houses will be left open for amendment to give effect to this object. The question of royalties which were formally paid to local bodies, will be dealt with as provided in the Finance Act.

Interviewed on Satuiday regarding the cabled statement concerning the Empire Air Service, Mr Massey said: ,: ‘l admit the possibilities of air service, and J believe that in time this will be a very important means of communication, especially between the different countries of the Empire. Still, I'do not think that up to the present enough has been done by way of experiment. That was my impression when I was at the Imperial Conference, and it was strengthened by the very sad disaster that happened to R3B, which was at that time the best airship that bad been built within the j boundaries of the Empire.” Another aspect of the matter which appealed to the Prime Minister was that any service between Great Britain and the Antipodes would have to pass through part of the journey in winter, and little was known as yet of the difficulties and dangers that this would entail. New Zealand, moreover, was at present passing through a time of financial difficulty, and was compelled to restrict its expenditure to the most ur-

gent purposes. The schools re-open on'February Gth

next. Now is the time for parents to think about the school outfits. H.B. can supply school outfits that will give £he best service. School base, 3s Gd to 5s lid.; school shirts, 4s lid and 5s lid; school pants 6s lid and 7s lid; school jerseys 7s to 10s Gd; school ties 1b 3d; school hats, washing, Is lid; school varsity, suits, 19s Gd; school boots, all sizes at the N.Z. Clothing Facto ry. —Ad vt. Mrs Smith’s hands are beautifully white. Yes, and all she uses is “NORUBBING” Laundry Help on wash day.

Anglers: Get utmost enjoyment out of life. Attach “Wisconsin” motor to your row boat or punt. Easily adjusted. easily handled. Economical. Speed 7 miles hour. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Cakes to make— scones to bakehow easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND’S Baking Rowd.i