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Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1923, Page 2

Owing to several active members of the AYeslbmd Chamber of Commerce being absent with the picnic party last evening, the ordinary meeting was adjourned sine die.

It is a pleasure to walk into Turner's Station Market to see the great display of Nelson fruit. It is without doubt'the finest show of fruit ever seen in Hokitika and we know it will not be the last. Tomatoes, pears, beautiful apples, bananas, oranges, yellowgages and peaches weighing Jib. wish Airs Turner every success which augurs well for the iutiirc.

The Public in South Westland are taking great interest in the forthcoming Races to be held on the Island Racecourse, Okarito, on February 19th. Several well-known local horses are in training and good fields are expected. The members of the Okarito Racing Club have been very busy getting the racing track in first class order. The public will be well entered for. Tea Rooms and a Booth will be on the ground, the buildings being erected, and the Club have now made arrangements to convey the visitors over the river to the course and back to the town. Should the weather prove good a record attendance is expected.

An important reserved judgment in a ease concerning 'ho destruction of rabbits was delivered by .Mr It. W. Dyer S.M., at Napier, in cases in which the Hawke’s Hay Rabbit Board had proceeded against three defendants. Air Cornford (states an ex. change) had contended that once a. person received a. notice to clean a. property that notice should hold good for other occasions, and the defendants should not wait for another aoti- e before they started clearing and destroying (again. The Magistrate held that this reading of tho section stated that destroying must be done forthwith. If the section read as Air Corn ford read it. a person could be prosecuted at any time when « rabbit was found en the property. This did not seem correct and lie dismissed the eases. Security for appeal was fixed at £lO. Although the Christmas Day earthquake- did the Chris Mi uroh Cathedral no material damage, it brought to light a serious development in regard to tho roof (states the “Dress”). Alt D. Graham. tile well-known builder, investigating the damage caused hy the falling of tho stone cross on the slates, found that borer had attacked some of the 2in. by din. battens in the vicinity of the break. Thorn is not the least apprehension nlMiut the safety of the roof, which withstood the heavy shaking the whole building received, but ns the roof timbers of the nave are partly of white piim (put in when that timber was highly esteemed, tlie borer not having begun is ravages in New Zealand). the Chapter has ordered a complete and thorough investigation of the roof timbers (says the “Church News”) Afr Graham will have- the slates stripped at various points to enable an exact knowledge of the condition to be arrived at. If tho borer is in the battens also, they will required to be renewed. a matter involving very heavy expense.

Now that the hot season is oil you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats at much reduced price for cash, at Schroder and Go’s great summer sale now proceeding.—Advt.

Brighter floors and purniture—brighter hours for mother! “TAN-OL,” the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goo'ds, saves work and expense. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS v, an affective health prr-fc-vntmn

A Marlborough {armor write* to the “Express”:—“Tlio following facts with regard to the kea will be of general interest, as there seems to ho some doubt ns to whether these birds attack sheep. While mustering the Birch Block, Blairich, one of the musterers Herbert Watson, came on a wether at the point of death, with a kea perched on its back and tearing the kidney fat through a large wound in its loin. The bird's head and most of its body, including the wings were soaked in blood, as was the back of the unfortunate wether.”

j Considerable quantities of dairy prot ducc will bo shipped from New Plymouth this week for the Home market (states the “News”). The Otarama ! will load 30,000 boxes of butter, in addition to 4000 carcasses of frozen meat. ! 130 bales of wool, and 300 casks ot i tallow. The coastal boat Ivahikn. the , following week will load 7000 crates ol cheese for transhipment to the Mest--1 moreland at Wellington. The cfxport trade in Taranaki during the next few months promises to he very risk, six other liners being duo to load before i the end of March, whilst several others are already scheduled to load at New Plymouth during April and May.

The recent controversy over the closing of railway platforms to other than passengers, was mentioned at a meeting of the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce following receipt of a letter from the General Manager oi Railways, stating that it had been found that the charging of entrance fees, with a view to reducing the number of persons on platforms during rush periods was not effective, and it was absolutely necessary to impose restrictions. The secretary (states the “Daily Times”) reported lie had consulted the local stntiuninostcr. and he had instructed the staff that any businessman desiring to go on the platform would he permitted to do so. Mr 11. 1,. Young instanced occasions when it would he" absolutely impossible to allow anybody on the station except the travelling public.

To mistake a stranger for one’s sweetheart seems rather far-lctelicd but an Auckland young man (relates the ••Star") got the fright of his life by this enor. He was sitting in a picture theatre down south when a couple sat down in front of him. Instantly he recognised- or thought lie recognised—the idol of his heart. Lot e pal was she doing there with amtlier young mail? It happened that the sweetheart was a resident in another town, and all soils of strange misgivings entered the youth’s head. lie resolved to speak to her and clem up the mystery. So lie followed her to an hotel and inquired by name for her at the office, only to lie informed that no such person was staying there. He remained unconvinced and insisted on sending his card to the young lady, whatever her name. In the end lie managed to get- an interview, and it was only when he studied the colour of her eyes and the dimples on her hands that he was satisfied that be had been on a wild goose chase. Mothers! Give your little en«B SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Cooling and health giving. Always full strength. Larger bottle—lower price. Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cotton singlets, cash mere J hose etc. now on vi«w at \V. H. Stopforth's (opposite \V. E. Williams).

Paterson and Lloyd’s advertise a special reduction and concession with boy’s suits and also announce that C. Taylor and Co’s latest price list for dyeing and cleaning shows substantial reductions. All classes of work undertaken and satisfaction guaranteed. Me have a large assortment of general drapery, boys and men's clothing the quality and prices t-o please all pockets. We guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will he cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not bo disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Diapers, opposite National Bank. Revel! St. Rox BG, Hokitika.—Advt. On the best appointed tables you invariably fijSd the best Vinegar— SIIAI'i.ANITS. Pure, piquant, palatable.