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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1922, Page 2

On Tuesday another big slip occurred on the Ivaramea road, beyond Corbyvale, which will hold vehicular traffic up for a few days.

The annual meeting of the Ross Returned Soldiers Association will be held at the Fire Brigade Hall, Ross on Saturday next at 8 p.m.

The Kanieri Lake road, above the .Electric Bower Station at Rahlcri Forks will he closed to horse and vehicle traffic during to-morrow.

The barque White Pine sailed in over Grey bar last evening, making a, pretty sight as she came up theriver with full sails set.

Messrs McGruer and Co distribute an inset with this issue setting forth particulars of a great 2s lid sale, for four days only from to-day.

It is proposed to call n general meeting in Hokitika next week for the purpose of forming a committee of ladies arid gentlemen to organise a welcome home social to Mr and Airs Tom Seddon, on their arrival from South Westland.

Another novelty of interest in connection with the coming Methodist Sale of Work is the “Odds and Ends Stall I ’. The name is suggestive ot what will he on the stall. The ladies in charge of this stall have been busy for some time and will have a very interesting and attractive show.—Advt.

Complete arrangements have been made for the Excelsior Football Club dance in the Supreme Hall this evening. Miss King will supply the- music, while Mr Whir Sumlier will have control of the floor; 'fire supper arrangements are ill the bands of a strong ladies’ committee. Dancing commences at 8.15 p.hu

At Nelsoii oil Faster Atone!ay there will be a four-oared sculiiiig riloe between Westport and Nelsoii fours, for the Gotiiard Cup; For AVbstport, Mr Job listen has been appointed coach, and has selected the following crew. W. Campbell (st.), T. O’Neill (3), H. Levcstam (2), H. Pain (bow), Master McDonald (cox).

The greatest smash up of prices over held in Hokitika commences on Friday, March 24t,th, and continues for four days only. Thousands of articles left over from summer sale to be cleared ollt at the low price of 2s lid each. Look out for big advertisement coming through this newspaper oil Thursday. Heo our window display of wonder! ul 2s Ud value. We bring the prices down. —McGruer and Co.. Hokitika arid G re vino utli. —Advt:

Some interesting facts iii regard to the fish-curing business were brought forth during the hearing of a case at the Magistrate’s Court at Blenheim. \ witness stated that with big fis’ such as conger eel, the loss of weight as a result of smoking was about 25 per cent. In addition to this, a conger cel, weighing 251 b had a head weighing lib or 51b, and this had to be cut ofF while the backbone, which was also lost to the fishmonger, weighed about 1J lb. Altogether, a fish lost between 40 and 50 pel- emit; of its weight Sis a lesult of smoking. Another witness, with lengthy experience, stated that ii “green” blub cod. Weighing 41b Would, after smoking weigh only 2jll>s.

A practical joke which might have had serious consequences, was perpetrated at Tvaiitpoi on Friday night. Mr W. H. Childs, engineer of the TGiiapoi Fire Brigade, who lives with bis family on the brigade premises, was awakened about 11.30 p.m. to find that the.place was full of siiioke: Oil making ii hurried ifisphetibh of the premises he fouiid that thfl furnace of the steam fire engine had been lighted, which caused dense volumes of smoke to pervade the building. The fire ..was discovered just in time,, as the ceiling of the engine room which, is of steel, was practically red hot. The gauge oil tlie engine was registering ten pounds of steam;

Last week at Palmerston North. Hon C. J. Parr, Minister of Education. opened the new Campbell St. State school with befitting ceremony. There was a large attendance, imd

much speedi-in aking. The Minister said he was exceedingly proud of the now 1 school which with the infant school, had cost together £32,000, but the expense was justified, as it was one of the largest schools in the Dominion. Over four million per annum was now being spent by the Department on Education, and his regret was that they could not spend more. Mr L. F. tie Berry ALA., (formerly rector at Hokitika.), headmaster of the school, expressed his gratitude to those ladies and gentlemen who had been working for some years to get them such a. fine school. Campbell St. well deserved such a school on account of its high traditions, and he believed that it should be their earnest endeavour to worthily uphold those traditions. C. Colyer, head prefect of the school, expressed the thanks of his fellowpupils to the Minister, the Board of Education, and the school committee for their efforts in providing such il splendid school.

The finest collection of Ladies and Men’s Overcoats yet seen in Hokitika. Tliis is the unanimous verdict of the large number of our readers who have visited Keller’s Sample Rooms and seen the display being made by Glasson and Co. of Christchurch. The coats are priced to suit all pock o ' ■ Ladies’ coats 29s 6d, 49s 6d, 59s 6d to £7 7s; Men’s coats 75s to 90s and upwards. Children’s coats, ladies blouses etc., also at special prices. A splendid range of new seasons suitings are being shown, men who contemplate having a new suit for Easter should not fail to see these. Glasson and Co., sell direct to the public at warehouse prices. Note the address, Kellers Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—Advt. Now to hand new S e asons blankets, rugs, wool, knitting silk, and embroidery silk at a very moderate price.— Schroder and Co—Advt.

The Belting Specialists are the Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, who will supply you with only the best quality LEATHER BELTING, or the reliable CANDY’S GENUINE BALATA BELTING. To purchacj Nelson Aloate’s Tea is a guarantee you get quality. They import only the choicest of Teas and their brands are famous for their aroma and richness of flavour. Try them. Royal Tea 3/-, per lb; Willow Pattern 3/-, 3/2 and 3;6 per lb. Proprietors also of Nelnioa Cocoa and Nelmoa Cof fee.— Advt. An ideal spirit for both eexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

A meeting of the Arahura Football Club will be belli in the Three Mile Hall Thursday 23rd, at 8 p,m. All members and intending members are requested to attend,—Advt, •

To-mornnv afternoon on the premises of Constable Quinn Sewell Street (who is being transferred from the district) Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction the whole of the furniture and effects,, all practically new, comprising a well-furnished home.

The police at Greymoutli have apprehended seven boys, whose ages range between 10 and 15, on charges of theft and wilful damage in connection with the destruction of Mr W. R. Kettle’s vineries and glasshouses. The hoys will appear iii the juvenile Court on April 3rd,

The Gtey . “ Star ” says Although the position is by no means serious, parents are advised to .take preventive measures against the contracting of diphtheria by children. Scarlet fever and diphtheria are present and two cases have been admitted to the isolation ward of the Grey River Hospital.

After residing at Nelson Creek where lie conducted the business of butcher and mail carrier for 48 years past, Mr J, H, Williams is shortly departing to reside - in Palmerston North, His son, Air H, S- Williams will carry on the business in future.

Westport Boxing Association is putting on a first-class programme oil Saturday bight, Frank O’Neill meets Paul Hantiah, aiid George Curran clashes again with Carr, while “CHqiii’’ (Runaliga) will try contlusioils With Pickle's (Westpol-t). All- C. Thttinas is to he referee.

Great rents were torn in thb mouiT tains along the Karamea road by the recent heavy rains (says the Westport “Nows”). Lofty trees were carried bolus bolus down the mountain side

and stood up as straight as ever on Hie ground them have carried with tilem to a lower level. In another place the debris lias fairly crunched up enormous black birch and other growths of the forest. Oil big fellow lies like a bridge over the road at a height tha 1 does not impede traffic,

What is a perfect lady? The question has received maiiy itiid varied deiiniticils, but Ulie of' the best definitions Was elicited bv ail Americiiii, A Woliiail witness, asked a question iis to what had heed the conduct of a plaintiff in a divorce case towards hbr husband, replied “ She treated him like a,perfect lady, to be sure.” The judge, who admits that he dislikes the distinction between “ women ” and “ ladies,” thereupon asked from the perfectly self-possessed witness a definition of a perfect lady ,and she gave it without hesitation: “ A perfect lady i;s a lady who stays at home, keeps her home clean, and minds her own business.” That satisfied the judge.

Private advictj received to-dfly froili Westport reports tile death of Air Leii Hagerty, tiie wfell-knowh joeikfiy anti trainer of cliristhhurcii: . Majferty came to the Coast bn Sslturday last ih charge of the horse Falstaff, which had engagements at Westport to-iiior-row arid tin? iiext day. The horse and trainer werd <iu6 at AVeStpori yesterday, fid tliat tiie death lias beell a, sudden one, evidently. Hfigerty was an experienced horseihaii and was widely known. l ast year he had a biid spill in a Steepiecba.se event at Riecarton, arid if iii believed liis midden demise was hastened by tiie accident. His brother, wild received the sad news here to-day left immediately for Westport. Tiie deceased rode Maii.iicourt in tiie hurdle events at the last Christmas meeting oii the Hokitika racecourse.

One of the iuost important results of the latest shark incident at Coogee will be a hard knock at the tradespeople of that famous water resort (writes a Sydney correspondent). “Surfing” made Coogee as it made Manly, Bondi, and Croiiulla, alid is making Narraheoti and vicinity. It sent up land values quickly and astoiiisliingly, and created busy business centres, Coghlan was killed bv a shark at Coogee there was at once a heavy falling off in the number of patrons of the beach there. Now that another bather has been mauled, the attendance will die away to very small figures. Indeed Coogee beach will take on the appearance of fid years ago, when the ''aquarium” was the main attraction. The shark scaie is now general, and has been added to by the rep'Jrt of the trawling captain that lie found a human skull and a woman’s hat inside a 20ft. shark. Tramway revenue, municipal revenue and shop-takings will suffer. To expect “surfers” to be content with paddling is like expecting topers to be satisfied with "near beer ”

Remember, it’s rubbing wears out clothes! Us« “NO-RTJRBINO” Laundry Help for washing them. Is a packet, all stores.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection c ordially invited.— \dvt.

Just arrived, a. consignment of 150 cases of choice Nelson cooking and dessert apples, also 100 i cases of tomatoes. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd., (Phone No 2). —Advt.