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Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1923, Page 2

Call at Robinson’s draper’s shop. ' Weld street. Just arrived, all shades of wool.—Advt. j A send-off dance to the Fire Brigade team will he held in the Supreme Hall on Monday evening. Admission Is.— Advt There was a lengthy silting at Iho j Magistrate’s Court yesterday, extending from 10.30 a.in. till nearly 4 p.ni., * quite a number of cases being di~]>osed I ° L 1 On Monday evening on Cass Square a benefit- picture entertainment will he I given in the open air in aid of the Beautifying Association. The novel | proceedings should ensure a large at- ; tendance. The 2s tickets will admit I to the pavilion upstairs from whence a . comfortable- view will he obtained. The programme to be submitted is an attractive one and should find full favor. I The Technical School at Greymouth j gives an excellent opportunity to young people who desire training in com--1 nierce and engineering. Under cap' I able instructors the school affords I students a fine opening which should lie taken full advantage of. Intending students should communicate with the Director at once. I At Greymouth yesterday John IV. Parsons was charged with theft of twe quantities of coal while engaged tilling coal for J. Kennedy, valued at 30s. lie was ordered to repay the value within two weeks and to take out a 1 prohibition order, and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months. l!ev. A. T. Thompson. B.l).. the 1 agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society for New Zealand, along with Sister Agnes, is paying a visit to the i Coast, organising the work of the Ho- , ciety. He preaches in the Presbyterian Church at the morning serve . and in All Saints (Anglican) in Ihe 1 evening. Old and new friends of the Society will be pleased to hear him on one of the greatest mission activities . of the Christian church.

The grei'i recovers in the wool market this season, and the excellent prices realised for da.iring products, iias had the effect of stimulating the demand for farming properties. A prominent Wellington laud agent, states that he has recently received inquiries for farms, particularly moderate-sized blocks, suitable for sheep. He expressed the opinion that a good many properties would change hands in the near future, provided the prospective purchasers could make reasonable arrangements for stocking the farms. A petition for the dissolution of marriage came before Mr Justice Hosking at the Supreme Court, Wellington, the parties being Urnest Alfred Ahern and Louisa Gladys Ahern, the grounds being separation by mutual consent. It was stated by Mr 0. C. Mazengarb, for tin' petitioner, that there were no children as the result of the union. The petitioner and respondent decided to separate in 1910. as the latter desired to work as a clerk instead of staying at home. They had lived apart ever since. 11 is Honour granted a decree nisi to lie made absolute in three months, when the question of provision for the respondent will lie dealt with.

While the 7.55 train tn Olira nearing the Brunner station yesterday morning a second-class car, occupied bv six or seven passengers, jumped tiie points and overturned, and lay with its human burden on the side ot the line. The train was travelling at an even pace, and it is not known what could have caused the car to skip the points. Immediately the accident- oej curred the engine brakes were prompt--I|y applied. Although they had :m exj citing experience, none of the passeni gets were hurt and all emerged from i the derailed carriage none the worse ! for their adventure. As it. result ot tho I accident, the train was delayed for i about an hour, after which it proceeded Ito its destination. A steam crane was 1 sent out tn Brunner to right the carriage.

j Tiie .Marine Borough ot Devon port is having a good tleal ol prominence 1 given to ii in the .southern districts, 1 through the loan of £50.0110 which was raised in London by the Borough Council. The council sold the debentures at CO2, the rate of interest being 5} per cent, and a day afterwards - the corporation which completed the transaction sold for Co< 10s. making a clear profit of C 5 10s on every ClOl- - The opinion is expressed in financial circles that if might be in the interests of the ratepayers if small loans were raised in the Dominion. where the full benefit could be got", and instances are given where even in Auckland 5.1 per cent debentures are being sold at par. the security being much the same as that ottered to the London corporation bv the Devonport. Borough Council.

The death took place at lib residence Grey-mouth, last evening, of Mr Fergus Ferguson Barrowman, one of the bestknown pioneers ol the Most C’oasf, alter an illness lasting some little time. The late Mr Barrowman was rears of age, and a native ol Fdini,Scotland, lie was a pioneer of , the finest type, and one who enjoyed ■ the esteem of all who knew him. Tie leaves a family of four soils and one daughter, the last-mentioned being : Miss Mnv Barrowman. who nursed betfather in his last illness. The sons are Messrs Thomas Barrowman Coco. , foreman at Ohakuoo), Fergus BnrruwI man (of the Greymouth Ilaibmii I Board clerical staff and secretary o the Fire Board). William Barrowman (builder, engaged on mental hospital ! reconstruction works at Hokitika., ! nnd Robert Barrowman (earner, ol ! Grey mouth).

j New Zealand is fortunate in having j good grocers, good women, and good j “XO-RUBBTXG” Laundry Help. ; Hooray ! j Paterson and Lloyd’s advertise a special reduction and concession with boy’s suits and also announce that G. 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 to please all pockets. We guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. Ton will not he disappointed. Paterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers. opposite National Bank, Revell St. Box 80, Hokitika.—Advt. A creditable reflecticfci! See how floors and furniture shine when polished with liquid "TAN-OIL”

Presbyterians at KokataM !tre reminded "of the service on Thursday next at 8 p.m. , Ladies, don’t forget to call at Stephens Bros to-night and see their last shipment of latest models. 1 hey base styles to suit all. A reminder is given of the football club meeting at St Mary’s Club rooms this evening at 8.39 to elect officers etc. All intending players are requested to attend. —Advt. Mr J. L. Bruce, Superintendent of Experimental Farms, and Mr Cookajne Biologist, purpose visiting Mannaunga State Farm oil the 7th March. - 1 Dalgliesli. Fields Instructor in charge, is arranging for a farmers field day on that date. A remarkable shearing performance has just been established in Taranaki hv Mr W. Higgens while shearing lor Mr L Derry at Moumahaki. In nine hours'lie shore 406 sheep, some of which were wet. Ten sheep were shorn in the last ten minutes. The runs were as follows :—7B sheep m the hour, 80. 82, So, 81 in each of I) hours’ duration. Last year. m Urn same shed. Mr Higgens put through 383 sheep in 8;J hours.

There was a very happy gathering at Preston's Tearoom* last evening when about sixty friends gathered to express their apprcc iation of the servic es rendered by Mi's Want as a tcachci at Victoria Distri-t High School during her long connection therewith. Mr W. H. Shannon. (Chairman of the Hokirika School Committee presided. After a short blit enjoyable musical programme Mr Shannon on behalf of the Committee expressed the regret felt at losing the services of Miss Ward who during a long period of years had proved such a capable and efficient tenclioi. The Committee had nothing bit pleasant recollections of Miss Ward and wished her well. Mr John

Murdoch (Ross), on behalf of ex-pupils expressed keen appreciation ill tile' valuable tuition and help given to pupils. and the Mayor (Mr Perry) expressed oil behalf of the townspeople, pleasure at the recognition being made that night. On behalf of the Committee and ex pupils he asked acceptance of a purse in appreciation of the long term of service so Irecly given. Mr T. Irvine and Mr J. Niven also spoke in support, the former asking acceptance from the teaching stall of a go! I w ristlet watch. Mon IT. 1.. Michel replied on behalf of Miss Ward, expressing thanks. Miss Ward referred to the old Westland Board in every appreciative terms, and of her old teacher, the late Mr E. B. Dixon. Supper was then served, and community singing and some of the old school rounds were given before the National Anthem brought a. very happy gathering to a close.

Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach ir.av be relieved bytaking SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Fresher than the imported.