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Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1922, Page 2

Mr and Mrs A. Dimmick insert a notice of thanks in, this issue. Blackwnter Mines Ltd., crushed 2869 tons yielding 1223 fine ozs, value £.*5530. Working expenses £4841, capital and development £562, working profit t' !r " net profit £124. (Note : gold at £4 10s per fine ounce).

Prospects in the sawmilling industry are none too bright in Southland just now (says the “Times”). The depression, that has come upon most of this country’s industries is being felt by the sawmiller and his men. Through lack of orders, it is stated, many mills are finding it difficult to carry on. The big mill at Mussel Beach, in the Western District, has closed down, 27 single men having been put off thereby. The small mill is still working. A mill at Limehills has also cut out, compelling 40 or 50 ipen to seek fresh engagements.

On the bowling green last evening in n gamq in the handicap pairs competition, Bain and Stevenson (scr.) defeated Bishop and Aldridge (4 points) by 20 to 18. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., report the sale privately, of the racehorse Timera. The auction sale announced for Saturday will not, therefore, take place. Parishioners in Itokatnhi district are reminded that mass will be celebrated in the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Sunday morning next, March 12th at 10 o’clock Mrs Alice Robinson, relict of the late Ralph Robinson, chemist, Westport, passed away at the residence early on Monday morning. Deceased was wellknown and highly respee'ed and her death is regretted by a wide circle of friends. A Ball is being held iit Albert Hall, R uatapu on Friday evening next, March 10th., to assist the sufferers by | the recent fire there. Admission—- [ Gentlemen os; Ladies free. Complete arrangements for a successful gnthcr- ■ mg.—Advt.

Mrs Molndoo, wife of Mr William McTudoe, of Seddonville, died in the Westport Hospital on Sunday evening. Deceased was a native of Scotland, 02 years of age and bad lived for some 30 years at Seddonville. Mr and Mrs MoImloe recently visited the Old Country and also France, where a son, who was killed at Paschendaele, is buried •

Tbe Governor-General lias received the following telegram from Her Royal Highness Princess Mary, in reply to the message sent by His Excellency conveying New Zealand’s congratulations on the occasion of her nuirl'iage:—‘T desire to express my grateful thanks to tbe Government and people of New Zealand for your kind message.”

The Schools’ Excursion to Lake Mahinapua yesterday proved a very enjoyable and successful one. The day turned out bright and sunny, and was most pleasant. Tbe committee had made complete arrangements for the supply of hot water, tea and sugar, and games and races filled in the afternoon very enjoyably. The excursion returned to town at 5.30 p.m. all expressing pleasure nt the outing.

Gala Day on the Howling Gneen promises to »ti raet a large number to this restive resort on Saturday afternoon. The ladies will have a brave show in the produce and general stall, while sweets, homo-made of the best quality, will be on sale in plenty. The various competitions will prove of decided interest. Admission is free, while a dainty afternoon tea will be procurable for sixpence. Everyone is invited and will be welcomed.

The three-masted schooner Valtuarie which taut ashore seven miles fioiu Farewell Spit while bound from Grafton, N.S.W., to Wellington, was moved 80ft seaward during last week’s spring tides. Tbe vessel hauled on two heavy hedge anchors with 1 1"' donkey engine. It is estimated that the Valmarie has to be moved another -100 ft to sea before she will be afloat again. The vessel so far lias not suffered any damage. Salva*jje operations are being continued.

Messrs G. W. Moss and Co. report on their sale at Totara Flat Yards on Tuesday as follows Store sheep, on account of Mr John O’Regan, 193 4 and 6 tooth wethers 12s 9d; 200 2-tooth wethers 9s 6d; 140 2,4, and 6-tooth ewes 14s ; 136 fresh full mouth ewes lls. On account of clients: 18 mixed stores 13s 6d; 7 fat ewes 21s. On account of Mr F. W .Campbell 6, 18-month steers 37s 6d, 3 steers 555; 1 springer £4 15s; 1 springer £3 10s; 2 heifer calves £5 2s 6d, £4 17s 6d.

A grisly relic was found on the Cobdcu Reach on Saturday morning, and is now in the possession of the police, says the Grey “Star.” This is a human jawbone, complete except for the teeth, of which all hut four are missing. It was at first thought that the find might have some connection with the recent surf tragedy, hut local nA'dical opinion is that the bode has been in the water or on the beach for four or five months. The jawbone is that of a man, hut there is nothing to show how it reached the Cobden Reach.

A London correspondent mentions that at a two-days’ sale of the collection of postage stamps belonging to the late Mr H. F. Acocks, some good prices were realised by Messrs Puttick and Simpson. The collection was particularly strong in the Australasian section. A rare unused 3d stamp, deep mauve, watermark “star,” imperforate, New Zealand, 1862, sold for £l2; while a pair of 1864 2d, pale blue, watermark “N.Z.” perforated 13, with the Dunedin postmark, realised £6. A pair of 1850 New South Wales “Sydney View,” Id, carmine on yellowish paper, plate 1, used on piece of original, sold for £2O 10s; and £8 10s was paid for a late impression of plate 2 of the 2d blue, with large margins.

| The Sydney “Sun’s” special representative in London recently cabled to Iris paper:—Mr Pelham F. (“Plum”) Warner, lecturing at Westminster, said they had some nice “plums” in Austraiia. “Australia beat us,” he said, I “because they were the better-eleven. There never has been finer fielding than theirs in the history of the game. English cricket is not up to its prewar standard, especially the bowling, but in a year or two will be as good as ever. You have to hit an Englishman in the jaw at least three times before.! he will take any notice. Why can Aus- I tralia, with one-ninth of the population of the United Kingdom, come off vie- , torious? It is mainly because tl’.b young Aussies learn on the most perfect wick- j ets. Australia is the greatest bowlerpioducing country. Australians are wonderful people—full of grit and tenacity—and are never so dangerous as when you think you have got them whacked.”

A very smart lot of Jersey jumpers, American crepe do chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses- suitable for the holidays are creating a great demnnd at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hoes, and silk underwear. Ad»t STEAM USERS.—CIean your boiler with “Stokskals” which removes scale, effective, protects tubes and plates with a glazed surface and does not harm boiler. Stops pitting and corrosion. Booklet free. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch,

North Island mails and passengers 1 connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. j Messrs McGruer and 00. distribute an inset with this issue setting forth f particulars of their half-price sale com- j mencing to-morrow. | Arrangements are well in hand for the Methodist Sale of Work which is to be held on March 29th. The ladies have been working hard and now have a large variety of dainty and useful articles which will be sold at bedrocK prices. Arrangements are being made by Messrs Stuart and Chapman Ltd to convey the Ministerial and County parties over their tramway line from Ross to Waitnha on Sunday forenoon. The distance is some ten miles. The starting point will be at Moorhouse Street, Ross, adjacent to fhe very large sawmill now being erected there. The terminus will be at Waitaha Junction, where a vehicle will be provided for crossing the Kakapotalii river to reach the main south road, where the cars will be waiting.

The settlers of the Bruce Bay district arc busy preparing for the advent of the Hon. Mnister of Public Works and will give him a right royal welcome. It is many years since a Minister of the Crown has been at Bruce Bay. The late Wm. Larnach and the lato R. J. Seddon are said to be the only Ministerial visitors to the far south. The residents of the Bruce Bay district propose to celebrate the occasion by tendering Hon. Mr Coates and his party a banquet, and those familiar with southern hospitality will krtow that there will not be any shortcomings. The party is due at Bruce Bay next Tuesday, and the banquet will be held at Jacob’s River where nil the settlers are to make the occasion a worthy one. Settleis from Weheka in the north ho Mahitahi in the south a.re expected to attend the gathering in honour of Mr Coates. The Waitangi bridge on the main south road for which tenders are now called and cloSe in a- fortnight’s time, is a, five span trestle bridge. Each span will be 61 feet, so that the total length of the bridge will be 305 feet. The piles are to be of silver pine, 30 feet long, five piles to each pier,_ with the up and down stream piles raked. The bridge will be mainly of New Zealand woods, but the transoms and strinmay be of Australian hardwood. The bridge will have a twelve feet roadway, and the contract time for its erection is six months from the date of the acceptance of the tender. The approaches to the bridge which will be a considerable undertaking, are not included in the bridge contract. When the bridge is sufficiently advanced the approaches can be put in hand and 1 it should b© possible to have the whole work completed in time for next summer traffic. 'I his bridge available for traffic will be a great boon to. southern travellers, who frequently find the open ford so uncertain and not to say dangerous.

Half price da.ys at McGruer’s commencing Friday', March 10th. The whole stock will be sacrificed and must be cleared regardless of cost to make room for heavy winter shipments. Contemplate what this great cash distribution means. It means considerable savings on all ready made clothing and wearing apparel, household drapery, mercery', dress goods, furishings fancy goods boots and shoes, etc. etc. Halfprice sale, 9 o’clock Friday and following days. McGruer and C., Spot Cash Store! Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

A secret of good housekeeping is in having a packet of “NO-KUBIHNG” Laundry Help always handy—ready for tlie day. A Is packet does 7 washings perfectly.