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Hokitika Guardian, 30 December 1922, Page 2

The “Guaruian” will not be published on Monday (New Year’s Day).

The Rosina Buckmnn Concert Party is enquiring for appearance dates at Hokitika towards the end of January or early in February.

In addition to the programme printed the Caledonian Society has arrang- , ed for five talented ladiies and gentlemen visitors to take part in the concert on New Year’s Night.

The local Exhibition Committee lias issued a circular to all the exhibitors at the present Christchurch Exhibition notifying the intention of holding an Exhibition here next December, and indicating that a prospectus would he issued in the New Year.

A Wellington correspondent tele* graphs that Archbishop O’Shea, of Wellington, has returned from ten months’ trip abroad. He was present at the Eucharistic Congee at Rome, which was attended by 300 bishog9 from all parts of the world. He described the present Popcj as a strong - v man with a charming manner. -^1

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District for the week ending noon last Monday, totalled 16 as follows—Grey, diphtheria 1; North Canterbury, scarlet fever 5, diphtheria 5, puerperal spticaemia 1, erysipelas1, tetanus 1 ; South Canterbury, diphtheria 1, pneumonia 1. ,

The Rev. Father Joyce, recently appointed to the Christchurch from Ireland, has arrived on the West Const and is at present attached to the parish of St. Mary’s, Hokitika. Advice has been received that Bishop Brodie will make a short visit to the West Coast early in the new yeear oh business connected with Roman Catho- » lie educational institutions in the -dis- y; triet. -’ N .• , :

Some interesting comments ,on the, economic conditions prevailing in , the Dominion at tlio present, time were made by a director of -a local firm in conversation with a Manawatu “Standard” representative- on the subject of Christmas ti-ade. -“I believe,” he said, “that the political situation has, a big influence on public spending. Especially is it influencing the investment of capital, and until this country is assured that its affairs will be conducted by a strong, stable government, people with capital will ‘bottle it up. This is only natural, particularly when, there is the risk of a Labour Government. of which so many people are afraid. A Labour Government, which stands for the confiscation of wealth,would be the meajis of driving capital away, and while there is the slightest risk of such a Government tailing office we shall find that money will be scarce. Once establish a sound Government,, / v and capital will be loosened. Money. .; , Ls the shyest tiling .on the earth; the xr. least disturbance* of conditions and it hides itself, and we all knew, that it prospects are not of the best capital, is at once bidden and everybody suffers . in consequence.” .

To be killed through the agency of a , sparrow was the fate of a returned soldier named Frank Webb,- aged thirtythree, at Te Arolia recently. At the inquest evidence was given showing that Vebb examined the transformer at the oval electric power-station, and isolated ill the switches on the'platform. He also examined, the oil switch, and called jut to his compaion, “ all safe.” Webb then went on the platform and found the 3900-volt switch all right. He was . , opening the centre fuse box when.his, companion, Lockyer, noticed an eleetrie Hash strike his forehead, Webb immediately falling to the platform. Lockyer J climbed up and found Webb apparently dead. He also found a. dead sparrow beside the body. All the switches had . been turned off. and there should have , been no current passing through any ' ff the wires. Alfred Waters, the .card’s electrical inspector, said ho saw the sparrow, which had'its Leak and ; •no leg partly burned off. On inspection he found all arc on a wire con-; ; - Meeting the knife of the air'switch and the oil switch; also an arc on the air ... switch clip which the knife would fit into if closed. He was of'opinion that the sparrow got across between the knife and the clip, thus inducting 11,000 volts into the wires where Webbs shoulders would he. The Coroner returned a verdict that W T ebb met his. death by electrocution, no blame being ' attachable to anyone.

Shirts! Shirts! Shirts! The shirts to wear for those who care! Men’s band shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes 1 to 8. Priqes 9s 6d to - ols 6d. Men’s latest canoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Boys band shirts, collars to match 7s 6d to 8s 6d. canoe shirts, cream and white 6s to 7s qd. Tennis shirts 6s, striped 7s 6d at \V. H. Stonforth’s.—Advt.

In SIT A R BAND’S FLUID MAG- c NESIA you always get highest . strength, purest quality, and best value.

It will repay you well to visit A 'Schroder’s largo emporium, where everything that is best can be found at lowest prices in carpets, runners, linoleums, silk frocks, junipers, gloves, hositry, millinery, underwear, table linen hate, clothing, shirts, and thousands of other lines too numerous to mention here. Come and see for yourself at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. Summer salads call for SHARLAND’S VINEGAR. Pure and piquant. Brewed froln pure one sugar..

North Islnfid marts and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Messrs, Orr Bros, announce that their char-a-bane will run to Lake Kanieri tomorrow (Sunday) leaving Centra Hotel at 9a.ni.. Return (are os. Book eai j at Garage, or ring ’pbono 148 S—Adv .

The position in the tea trade has changed considerably during the las " few months, the London market having shown a 75 per cent advance n. common teas since August. The reason attributed for this large increase is the decline in London stocks. In August, 1921, . they were estimated at S&10,000,0001b; it is now- very much ISnT and it is predicted that by August, 1923, stocks will bo reduced to practically two months’ supply.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., has notified the Westland County Council that the Prime Minister will receive the deputation froth the West Coast County Councils in regard to the royalties' question as early, as convenient in the coming session. The date is to-he notified through Mr O’Brien later. Meanwhile the County Councils have been asked to arrange for their delegation and to prepare a statement of. the case to supply to the respective members for the district, It is expected that the deputation will require to proceed to Wellington in the latter part of .January .

The marriage took place at St Patrick’s Church, Greyniouth on Thursday of Mr George Stuart Padfield, ol Thames, to Miss Margaret Bourke, daughter of Mr Patrick Bourke, Brunner The bride, who was .charmingly attired in a smart costume with hat to match, was given away by her father. The Rev." Father J. Herbert, S.M., Reef ton), an old friend of the family, officiated. Miss, K. Bourke acted as bridesmaid, and Mr W. J. Bourke as best man. After the ceremony the newly married couple left by the Otira express on their honeymoon.

From figures supplied by the Secretary to the President of the Westland Racing Club it appears that the recent. ' race meeting held on the Hoktika racecourse will result in a dehci of. about £225. The Government, ro•ceive in direct paynienLs lor taxntHn .on tl» ..icvcing the sum of £Vm < '<'■ W £1,300 of which onrm from tin totalizator, £213 from the stakes, and £sb in amusement tax, with £2l t taxation on gate money and sale ot rights. The sum of £261 was collected and paid out. for jockey’s riding fees at the meeting. In view ot the substantial stakes given and the exceedingly wet . day on which the race meeting was concluded, the Club ms cone through the fixture rather well. the deficit, however, will delay the undertaking of some further improvemu ts which were contemplated. lh< i Con mittee of the Club will meet next wet k : to deal With the statement of receipt. aiid expenditure, and adopt a I> lo (gramme for the autumn meeting hxtd Z"2 held on Easter Wednesday, (April 4th) f Meantime all stakes in connection with the late meting, a(--creentitig £2.180 have been paid bv flio Treasurer to the wmnmg

C Call and see* the new hM-day apparel now on display at McGi uc ■ Lovely braided costumes and ciiess frocks' woven silk dresses and jumpers, model millinery,' silk hosiery and gloves, Cd). n Ltr n^ r n t dquartm.s for Saota I Claus, Groymouth and Hokitu. . Advt. Just a rub .of liquid “TAN-°L ' makes home a brighter place. Polishes floors, furniture and leather goo . Also in paste-form.