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Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1922, Page 2

To-night! to-night! The hockey dance takes place in the Supreme Hall. Goad floor, good music and good supper. Admission Is 6d and 2s. Aclvt.

Hr Lawn is in charge of the music for the liockev dance to-night, so lovers of the light fantastic may nt, sure of 0 good time.

The Arahtira Dairy Factory arc m- ‘ viting applications for the position of assistant at a salary of £2 5s per week. Applications close on Tuesday next with Mr A. B. King, Secretary.

i Applications for the position of Caretaker at the hatchery of the Wo.stl.and Acclunatisati’oll Society at Lake Kanieri close on Monday next, ! and the applications will he dealt with at n committee ineetirig that evening,

; Addison's advertise an advance selection of exclusive millinery models. They also guarantee that no two are alike nor will any liat be duplicated in the district. A smalt range of shapes and ready-to-wears are also displayed with a dainty selection of tho latest in mounts and trimmings.

The following paragraph is from the “Australian Poultry Journal” :—Scientific experiments have been made with a colouring matter called “carotin, which is often met with in Nature. Carrots are rich in “carotin,” in fact, it derives its name from this source. Maize, and green stuff contain large quantities of the same colouring matter. It was noted that hons that feed largely on maize with abundance of greenstuffs, produced eggs with bright reddish yolks. On the other hand, when fed mostly on maize, without greenstuff, laid eggs with light yellow yolks. Going ft step further and eliminating all foods containing “carotin.” a white volkcd egg was produced. Chickens raised on this food had white beaks and white shanks, and when matured, laid white yolked eggs. A social evening was held on Saturday at the lesidenee of Mr P. Olson Humphreys, tho object being to hid farewell to Mr W. Adams and family who left on Monday for their new abode in Stillwater. Mr Hewlett on behalf of the residents of the district voiced the sentiments of the people asking Mr Adams to accept a wad of notes as a token of their esteem and regard and also, expressed their regret at losing such good friends. Air Hewlett added that in sickness or trouble Air Adams was always to the fore to lend his aid no matter in what capacity. The company then joined in singing “For lie’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” after which Mr Adams thanked the people for their generous gift and said anything lie had done in the district had always been a labour of love. t The gift- would always serve to remind him of the social days he had spent in Humphreys. He said he would not l>e a complete stranger. hut would occasionally revisit the scenes of his childhood. The evening was spent in music sons and story, and was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

A late cable message states that on July 30th. at the home of Miss Mary Pickford and Mr Douglas Fairbanks, at Los Angeles. California, was the scene yesterday of the wedding of Miss Mnriliy n Miller, the pretty heroine of tho record-breaking musical comedy “Sally,” who became the wife of Mr Jack Pickford, Miss Mary Pickford’s brother Miss Pickford was matron of honour. Mr Chari ie Chaplin wore a resplendent grey morning coat. The ceremony was performed on a lawn before the beautiful altar erected under a bower of palms an ( ] flowers were rained on the bridal party from aeroplanes. Miss Miller has already been married once. So has Air Pickford. his first wife, Aliss Olivo Thomas dying in Paris through drinking poison by mistake. Afiss Miller was discovered by the producer of “Sally,” Air Floronz Zicgfeld, juu., years ago in London, when she was dancing at the Lotos Club, one of the first dance clubs. Her salary is now nearly £IOOO a week.

A portrait ill oils of Thomas Cass, an early Canterbury surveyor and politician, painted by Samuel Butler, author of “Krewhon.” has been presented to the Canterbury Museum by the Canterbury Society of Arts. It hung on the walls of the Art Gallery for some years. It lias Butler’s signature, “S. Butler,” over the date, 18(58. Butler, whose surprising versatility added talents for painting and music to his literary genius, has painted a handsome, pleasant, intellectual face, with dark eyes, a ruddy complexion and a square-cut heard. Air (.’ass was a prominent member of the Canterbury Provincial Council. With Air S. Henley, a later superintendent, and Air R. Packes, a provincial secretary lie represented Christchurch Town in the first Provincial Council, which met in 1853. Ho was president of tho executive of the Provincial Council in 1857, taking tho place of Sir Charles Bowen when that gentleman was appointed Deputy-Superintendent, and again in 1858-59 and 18(53. Amongst his colleagues on the executive wore Sir Charles Bowen, Judge Gresson, Sir Joshua Strange Williams, before they had earned titles, and Messrs H. J. Tailored, J. Ollivier, T. S. Duncan, R. Wilkin, R. J. S. Harman, C. R. Rlakiston, T. W. Maude. W. S. Moorhouse, IT. P. Murray-Aynsley, and Edward Jollie. Air Cass was a member of a self-constituted committee which in 1853 selected the present site for Christ’s College. His memory is peroetuated in the Cass River and Cass Valley, on the route to the AVcst Const; also Cass Square in Hokitika is named after him.

Splendid lot of calico, are now selling at much below former prices, bought at a big discount at Schroder and Co’s. Crepes from Is Cd per yard. Men’s sox Is 6d per pair. Forfar 2s per yard. New millinery nil marked at yery moderate price at Schroder’s, Advth

’’’ A notice of an application to the Land Board appears in another column. Don’t forget the hockey dance in the Supreme Hall this evening. Conic along and have a good night’s fun. Members please bring a plate.—Advt.

“It was a miracle that this man was not run over and cut to pieces by the train,” said Senior-Sergeant McCarthy at the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, of a first offender, charged with being helplessly drunk on the property of the Government railways. “He was lying across the line on the way to Rewanui, and was very fortunate in being discovered.” Evidence was given that the accused, a ‘miner, became periodically drunk on a pay Saturday. “He ought to have a prohibition order isslieil against him,” said the Magistrate. “Tt is unfortunate that we are 1 not empowered under this information to apply for one,” said the Senior-Sergeant. Defendant was convicted and -fined £1 with costs, and witnesses’ expenses.

“Wo must he very watchful,” stated Mr A. E. Jull, president of the New Zealand Counties’ Association, at the Highways’ Conference at Christchurch, “that the hands of a greedy ! Treasury do not reach out and undermine the principle of local government.” Mr Jull was depreciating the tendency to centralisation and tho increasing demands made on local bodies. Regarding hospital and charitable aid board levies, there- was a constant increase in the amount of claims on local bodies; and if the , vhriiius itenis of expenditure were analysed it would bo found that the promptings for the increases came from departmental heads. The spirit of centralisation seemed to be: “We are doing something. Damn tho expense!”

Writing to the Sydney “Morning Herald,” recently concerning -the solar eclipse expected tp take place on September 21st., Mr E. it. Booth, of the Sydney University, issued a word of warning to would-be observers in . respect..to what is known as “eclipse-blinding.” Mr Booth stated that under no consideration should the sun be observed either before or after totality, or at any time and place where the eclipse only partial without adequate protection. Such protection might he secured by watching the image of eclipse as cast by a pin hole on to a piece of white paper, or by direct vision through very dark glass. Mr Booth went on to say that during totality, observers would he watching the sky safely, without any screen for several minutes, and the eye would have adapted itself to that illumination, then, at the instant of the third contact, the sudden flood ot light might might bo most dangerous.

Some weeks ago a deputation representing the goldminers of the Dominion waited on Ministers in connection with the profits made from the export of gold. During a portion of tho war period the Government placed an embargo on the export of gold, though special permission was granted to banks, to whom the product was sold, particularly by the smaller men wild could Hot afford to hold' their gold until the embargo was lifted. The Prime Minister agreed to set up a special committee -to inquire into the eontenion that the banks had* made profits, a share of which the goldminers were entitled to. On Friday afternoon Mr T. W. Rhodes (Thames) reminded the Prime Minister of his promise, and asked him how far it had been given effect to. Mr Massey replied that 'the Finance Committee was to decide the matter but at present it* was engaged on another inquiry. As soon as they had finished that the committee would conduct the other inquiry.

Another worthy pioneer of the West Const, Mrs Mtiry Sullivan, passed away yesterday at- her residence, t'dwper St., Greymouth, in the afternoon at four o’clock, after a lengthy illness. The deceased, who had been in Clrpymouth for over 115 years, was widely known and respected, and very many old friends both in Westland and Grey districts will sincerely regret to learn of the passing of one whom they had every reason to esteem. A native of County Clare, Ireland, the late Airs Sullivan had reached the advanced age of 86 years. She landed oil the Const in the sixties, arriving at Hokitika early in 1860, from llendigo, Victoria, in company with her late husband (who predeceased her some 21 years ago'). Shortly after reaching Hokitika ,they removed to Staffordtown, where a family of six sons and tour daughters was horn, and in ISP" they came to reside in Greymouth, where the deceased had resided lor the ensuing 35 years. The sons are:—Messrs William, and Daniel Sullivan (Grey, mouth), John and James (Nelson), Joseph (Christchurch), and Richard (To Kinga). The daughters are Mesdames \V. Ryan and J. Kennedy (Greymouth), and Mrs Rohloff (Christchurch), and Miss Ellen Sullivan, of Greymouth, who had nursed her mother through her, illness. In addition, the late -Mrs Sullivan leaves no fewer than twenty grand-children. The relatives will have the sympathy of a very wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

Eggs can lie kept fresh for months with Sliarland’s “Moa” Grand Egg Preservative. One bottle does twenty dozen for less than a penny per dozen.

Don’t forget to call at Paterson and ■Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite. National Bank, Revcll St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7Jd ; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s Cd. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay_ lor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French' Cleaners. All classes of work done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods arc unsatisfactory. Box 86, Hokitika.—Advt.