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Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1923, Page 2

i I’m tit ulars of Ocean Hay Hov’s School. Alnrlbnrotlgh, mav In' obtained on Friday uoxl hum .Mr I* Williams, assistant master. who will lie ;u the miuioii j lntel, 11oliit ilea , or from Her. ■ I. A. (’rump, (>cen u Ra.i . Acceptanei s for Hokitika 11 ot t inu: > rates to lie otuitosteil to-morrow . dose wit I i Alt M. 11. Houston. Iftiu Secretary oi the AVe.stlaiu! Trottinn C iuli. at 10 o'clock to-night. Kver.v thing is in splendid order for to-morrow's meeting, which shottkl he run o(! under very pleasant ittlsjOcCK. I i. is notified in this issue that ■noil's half-season fishing licenses for the Westland district may now lie obtained at the County Office. The season closes on April IKHit. Dttrinu the present soa.son in consequence of the success of the Irout-fishing. and the good sport nliVritig. a large number of fishing licenses Inivt heen issued. I.e dentil ol Mrs Susannah Greerishide. an old and respected resident of S.utli lleacli, ilreyilloutii. and wile of Mr Vviiiiani (.recnslade, took place yrslcnlay alternoon. The late .Mrs (iroetislade leaves, besides ti husband, a grown uji family, all well known to residents of the (Jrev district., including .Mr .1. W. (Ireenslade. .She was 70 years of age. Taken suddenly ill. Air. John Lamont, a well-known resident of (ireymoiith, collapsed on his way home on Alonday afternoon and died in a few minutes. Air La moil t was 57 years of age, and was horn in (lietna, Scotland. Mr l.uu.'niit had always enjoyed good health and his sudden death will cmiie as a great shock to Id-, friend'. On arriv.'il at (trey mouth lie took up (lie position ol foreman upholsterer lor .Messrs Harley and Co., a position he held until his death. He is survived b.v a widow, one daughter '.Mrs A. F. lirown of Wanganui, who is at present visiting (ireymoiith). and four *ons (.Messrs Kredmie. Harold. C harles, and AVilliam l.amout, all id' (ireymoiith): One of the strangest incidents ever recorded on a lille range occurred at (iOil yards in the championship linais at Wanganui. While Carter ( Petone) was aiming, a sparrow alighted on the barrel of his rifle. After a lot ol “shooing" it How oil', and. living along the mound, doubled to pay It. .1. King (Opaki) a friendly visit, so it sat on his barrel also. Meanwhile Carter had tired his interrupted shot and registered a magpie, commonly known amongst riflemen as a “bird.” After King had removed the visitor he also lired. amt got a “bird." The incident, and also , tile results of the two shots, created the most amusing diversion of the meeting. The animal liiiatapu School Picnic i was held last Saturday 5 miles Irotii vKuatupu out on lint hanks of the Hokitika river. About 71) children in | most cases accompanied hv their parents were transported out and home by the courtesy of Butler Bros Ltd. ' on their new petrol rail ear. Races j and games were enjoyed by all amidst : perfect weather. In the evening the entertainment was at Albert Hall, consisting of music, dancing and after a . plentions supper, prize and presents j' distribution, and was throughly cn--1 joved. Thanks are due to Air ami .Mrs Butler for a substantial donation and also a present to ('tub k-1i il<i. : Thanks also to the energetic picnic committee, and all who contributed lo the entertainment of the children. A vary successful day ended by the singing of Aul<l Hang Syne. | The year that mis closed has been a fairly strenuous one for the New Zea- ! land police, as a considerable number j of undesirable characters have had to i he watched or traced, and there have j Ik‘i‘ll numbers of serious crimes com- ! mil hml. The Department states that j rec ruiting for the Police Korce is being steadily pursued and a very good type of candidate is offering. The benefit of steady employment and the prospect ot advancement and a substantial pension no doubt attract a large number of the I applicants, but alter a strict weeding 1 cm process, the tally is considerably j reduced. Those who are selected are j j subjected to a strenuous course ol I training for three months, tint! have to I pass several examinations before they j are finally appointed. Among many j subjects they learn the construction oi ' a report, the control of a limit, the | regulation of traffic, and swimming and I life-saving. They are continuously | drilled and exercised, and after having | completed their course, are sent out on active duty, where they l>egin to learn the multifarious duties of a constable, and these they continue to learn for the rest of their official lives. Be prepared for Hay Fever and summer colds. Keep a bottle of “NAZOL” bandy. A dose in time saves nine.- Is fid for fiO doses i The demand for our W arner's and 1). and A. Corsets is still going strong. Special value in men's and bov’s clothing, shirts, collars and tics are offering at special tempting price. Inspection cordially invited. Come early and it will repay you at Schroder and Co’s. Is discount in the £ for cash.—Advt. After meals take a little SHARLAXTVS Fl.riT) MAGXFSTA. Prevents acidity and headache. Shnrlnnd’s is ft ’sh. pure, agreeable. Ladies are specialising in “XCL RUBBING” Laundry Help, “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish and “Golden Rule” Soap —thf ruling soap, J

Presbyterians at Kokatahi are reininued of tile service in the Church to-morrow (Thursday) nigbt at 8 o’clock. A veteran coal miner, Mr Fenton Kaye, passed away on Sunday at Dun- ' oilie at the ripe age of 89 years, after an illness lasting some time. Me was formerly engaged at Bruner mines, and was a keen sport, lie leaves a widow and an adult family. j The following is the Hokitika team to play Kiwi’s on Cass Square on Sat- , urday next: —Tulloch, Carley, Sherman, Roberts, Houston, MeCaskill, C. King, | Seliroeder Lovett, Trippner and T)o Lore. Emergencies, .T. King. X. lUgan. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. The following players have been chosen to represent (Irev District against Hokitika District on Saturday next at] the Becereation Crottnds, (Ireymoutli, j eommer.eing at ID..'ill ji.m.:—Harlow, Knapp, Pass, 'lhoinas, llinekman, Tilden. Adams. Mi lvor. Cooper, Anderson, Bussed Smith. Reserves: Davey, Hunter. The nodding of a popular young i r;mp!e took place at St. Patrick’s Church, (ireymoutli. on Saturday, the contracting parties being Miss Rose Cecilia Dense, of Camp, Kunanga. and Mr Hugh T. Troiilaiicl, who is a well known officer of the R.S.A. Tin* ceremony was performed hy the Rev. Father Madden and the happy couple subsequently loft by Otira express on t heir honeymoon. Sir .lames Allen '.says a London eor-r.-spniideut (writing on Xevomher 21th) oh ained from the Admiralty the ••ship’s book” of 11.M.5. New Zealand. This lakes the form ol a large .election ot valuable papers and records relating to the ship fruit] its Commission in 1913, those dealing with the war period being of especial interest. |-1 1- has also obtained from the Admiralty many articles of sentimental value which in due course will lie forwarded to the. Dominion. One result of the recent earthquake is that a serious trouble lias been caused in the Cheviot district through a land slip of about lour acies neat' the Greta railway station. Tho kind lias completely dammed tho AVaikari River and both the road and the railway line are menaced. The water lias been rising at tho rate of 3 feet :! (lay. and the situation is a iiailgerous one. The Railway Department and the Waipara County Council with the residents have decided to co-operate in making a clearance hy means oi cutting a. drain six chains long through the blockage. Some difficulty is being experienced however, in getting the necessary labour owing to the holiday season. A visitor to the Cheviot district says tlial progress is already being made in the erection of demolished chimneys, mid the new ones will be well supported with ••upper Liquid “TAN-OL,” the quick polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods. Cleon ai d eas> to sip->ly. Shirts! Shirts 1 Shirts! The shirts to wear for t hose who care ! Men’s band I shirts, latest stripes with collar to match, sizes I to 8. Prices 9s fid to 27s fid. Men’s latest canoe and tennis shirts from 9s. Roys hand shirts, collars to match 7s fid to Ss fid. Roy’s canoe shirts, cream and white fis to 7s Od. Tennis shirts fis, striped 7s fid at W. H. Stonforth’s.—Advt. It will repay you well to visit Schroder’s large emporium. where everything that is best can be found at lowest prices in carpets, runners, linoleums, silk frocks, jumpers, glovis. hositry. millinery, underwear. table linen. hats. clothing, shirts, and thousands of other lines too numerous to mention here. Come and see lor yourself at Schroder ami Go's.--Advt. Spare your bade! Polish floors with liquid ■•TAN-OL." Brilliant results easily achieved. I ’so “TAN-OL” also for fine furniture and leather goods. “XAZOL” knows no rivals—the onlysafe, certain remedy for colds and Hay Fever. GO doses lir Is fid. Call and see the new holiday apparel now on display at MrGruer’s. Lovely braided costumes and dress frocks, wovi.ii silk dresses and jumpers, model millinery, silk hosiery and gloves, dainty underwear, fancy goods, toys and gift goods. Our selection is larger and more attractive, and the prices me lower. We’ll be ;, !1 hustle soon, shop now in comfort. McGruer's (Westland). Ltd., headquarters for Santa Claus, Orcymouth and Hokitika.Advt. You use a lot of \ inegar. Get SHAH LAND’S for purity, flavour and strength. Brewed from pure cane