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Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1922, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting tenders for the installation of heating apparatus at Greymouth Technical School, closing on the 19th May.

In connection with the Winter yiinw at Kokataiia on Tuesday next, Messrs Orr Bros will run their charabanc, leaving town at 1 o’clock and returning at 5 p.m. and also later in the evening. There are about (150 entries for the show so that there will he a line display.

Mr N. M. Dunlop, of Hororata, has decided to become a candidate for the Hiccarton constituency at the forthcoming general election in the Reform interest. Mr N. M. Dunlop is the sixth soil of Mr Win. Dunlop for many years chairman of the Selwvn County Council. and was horn at Hcathcote.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention to taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that returns of income mast he furnished not later than the Ist June. Forms of return may he obtained at any postal moneyorder office; they will not lie sent to taxpayers from the office of the Cuminissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them.

There is now on view in the window of Mr W. E. Williams, chemist, a rose howl, donated hy Mr A. W. arrall for the best local grown bloom at the chrysanthemum show, to he held on Wednesday, May 17th. It is a very handsome trophy and no doubt will cause a lot of interest among local growers. It is to he held as a challenge trophy to !>e competed for annually, and ought to he a great incentive to local fanciers, to take an interest in growing this popular winter flower.

The annual report of the Greymouth Harbour Board shows that the receipts were a record—£43.sß7 —and the expenditure £42,717. The chairman (Mi J. steer) congratulated members on the satisfactory position after the first year of the new system, whereby the Board had full control of its own finances, Consideration would have to be given to the effect oil the trade of the port through tile opening of the Otira tunnel. Doubtless a certain amount of tonnage would be diverted, hut meanwhile he did not advise ally reduction in port charges.

At A<l idngtoil stock sales oh Wednes. day there was an exceptionally large entry of fat pigs the market being over-supplied with both porkers and baconers. v ulues: —Choppers £2 10s to £4 10s; light baconers £3 os to £4; heavy baconers £4 5s to £5 os; average price per lb, (id; light porkers £1 18s to £2 os; heavy porkers £2 7s 6d to £3; average price 6d to Bd. The sale started very late in the day. There was a fairly large entry, and a somewhat substantial decline in prices oceuied. Values were:—medium stores, £1 7s 6d to £1 15s; small stores 15s to £1 ss, iveaners 5s to 10s.

Charged with assuming the designation of '‘constable”, Kola ml Curtain, I who appeared before Mr W. Meldruni i S.M., at the Brunnerton Magistrate’s I Court, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty. Sen.-Sergt. McCarthy stated that defendant and another man (Ryan) visited a Mrs Dooley at. her house and introduced the accused ns a police constable doing d l| ty in Brunner in the absence of Constable Rodgers. Ryan, who was with the accused, offered to pay Mrs Dooley £1 for damage done to her garden by Ryan’s horse. Mrs Dooley expected more, but accused told her that “cabbages were very cheap,” and she would be wise to take £l. She took it on accused’s advice, but afterwards became suspicious and communicated with Constable Rodgers. Defendant and Ryan stated they went with the intention of paying £l, and that it was Mi's Dooley, who assumed that the man was a constable. Ryan ndmitted however, that they did not disillusion her. The Magistrate said that he believed the police evidence. Apparently the young fellow had meant no harm, and would be merely fined £2 with costs.

Can you beat this? Striped brown Turkish towels 4s 9d per pair, extra large 22in by 48in 5s 9d per pair, best quality 80in white sheeting at 4s lid per yd ; also football trousers, belts etc. at \Y, Stqpforth’s, opposite W. B. Williams, phemist.—Advt.

Irritation in the throat, stuffiness in the head banished by ‘''NAZOL,” Ifl--3 rojief. Get a Naao} Inlffi]er t

Mr J. Hunt, of Richmond offers foi | sole 12 grade jersey heifers due in the spring. 1 To-nig.it at jfuprcine Hall the Rover Football Clu# are holding a dance. Good musicjfupplied and an efficient M..C. Adl#ssion Is.—Advt. At a Maori gathering at Ratnna’s camp, Ratuna’s son Was selected as ft candidate to stand against the Hon. Dr Roma re for a seat in Parliament. To-morrow The usual Saturday night Dam# in the Supreme Hall. Good floor. Jpood music. Dancing at 8 30

The many friends of Detective Young of the Grey Police Force will regret to learn of the death of his infant son, Alfred Charles which took place yesterday at noon,

Some of the largest grapes yet seen .in this town are on view at The Rivoli, Pevell Street, being jfhsolutely the pick of the Chrifetchurdhpmt houses. These grapes are rCcogiujred as the finest invalid fruit grot# A very choice line of cauliflowersjftid all other vegetables me also on s# at this depot at pleasing prices. -tCnll early and avoid disappointment.—“ Advt.

The settlers of Wataroa are moving in the direction of installing a butter plant in the cheese factory there, and a public meeting is being held oil Saturday, -May 20th, to go thoroughly into the matter. Wataroa pastures are already famous, and with the promised support of outside settlers, the venture should be a big success.

Mr H. Belsimw who will act as Secretary for the Farmers’ and Students’ Winter School to open here on Monday, will arrive here to-morrow, and take up his office- at the former Education Board’s rooms near the County Office. Mr Belshaw reports tha the has been advised that at least a dozen or more Canterbury farmers will attend tl» School. A civic welcome will he extended to the visitors at the Town Hall at •J. 30 o’clock on Mondaymorning.

At the sociai td Sergt. Major MclnTosh last night, the guest made reference to the excellent material he had to work on here in the ranks of the senior cadets. Ho could not wish for better hoys, ready and attentive to commantis and they were a pleasure always to work with. The Hokitika cadets had ranked second in the South Island 'n the shooting competition, and altogether it was a pleasure to work with the lads. He much appreciated their spirit and loyalty to the service.

Reputed the largest vessel to cross the Grey Bar, the Melbourne Shipping Co., steamer Coolana arrived at the wharf about 9 o’clock last night and anchored at the lower end. A typical cargo-carrier, she stands well out of the water, and is stoutly built. She ;i----only about 20 Urns greater gross tonnage than the Japanese ship Astute Maru, which visited Grey some time ago. She will load well over 1,000,000 feet of timber here for Melbourne. Argus.

At Mclntosh’s Club .Rooms last evening Scrgt-Major Mclntosh, MX’., ot the local Defence office, under orders for transfer to Christchurch next Tues. day ’ was entertained at a farewell gathering bv the citizens and returned soldiers. v His Worship the Mayor (Mi G. A. Berry) presided and there was a representative gathering of ovei thirty people present. Tlie proceedingswere very hearty, the musical programme which included several choruses giving the company a taste of the effect of community‘singing wherein all joined heartily. After the Royal toast, the Mayor proposed the health and continued success of their guest. In doing so Mr Perry expressed regret at. Mr Mclntosh having to leave them. During his sojourn here he had been a good citizen as well as a good officer, and along with his estimable wife had been very popular. Mr Evans on be half of the Returned Soldiers’ Association presented yergt. Major Mela, tosh with a smokers’ outfit. Other speakers were Surgeon-Major Teiclielmaiiii, Captain Pilkington, QuarterMaster Seigt. Wallace, Sergt. Dowell. Mr C. J. P. Sellers (South African), and Mr R, Wild. Sergt. Major Mclntosh made a very happy reply. The further toast honored was that of '‘The Defence Forces of the Empire” proposed by Mr Wild and admirably replied to iiy Messrs Wallace and Mclntosh and Dr Teichelmann, The final toast was “The Chairman” proposed by Dr Teichelmann and replied to by Mr Perry who struck a fine Imperial chord. Songs were sung by Messrs AY. Shanci B. Dowell, and A. Lovatt and the choruses were sung with great gusto. Mr AV. Joyce presided at the piano, and the whole function passed off very pleasantly.

Mr B. Ward, County Chairman, accompanied by Mr W. Jeffries (Chairman of the Public Works Committee) and Mr W. Millner (County Overseer) visit, ed portions of the Southern Riding yesterday. An inspection of Woolhouse road. Totara, was made with regard to general repairs, after which the party went to inspect the flood damage at Kakapotalii bridge. The two broken silves pine piles are to be replaced by hardwood and the northern approach is to he protected. Meantime river diversion works are in hand well upstream where the former channel 1* blocked by timber debris. This is *o I be cleared immediately and the main stream enticed back to the south side where there is a high baiik and no liability of serious erosion. The bridge works have proceeded fairly satisfactorily despite the weather and other drawbacks, and under favourable conditions should he ready for traffic n about two pionths’ time. The party then went through to Hari Hari to inspect Petersen road extension. This work is making fair progress all things considered. Another gang of men will be put on next week, and with a months’ favorable weather the formation should be completed right through. Anangements will be made shortly to commence metalling. Further improvement is to be made to La Fontaine Creek, which will aid the drainage of Petersen road, and the adjacent swamp lauds. The main south road is showing signs of wear and tear from the heavy lorry traffic during the late spell of unfavourable weather. The approaches for Little Waitalia bridge are making slow progress, while the river ford is soft and deep. Slight floods impede motor traffic an 4 hold up’also the lorry traffic, the water being over deep for free traction,