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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1924, Page 2

A meeting of (lie- Ladies Hockey Club will he held to-night at Stow’s rooms at 7 o'clock.

Violin Tuition—Third ipiarter begins July 2Sth. Intending pupils should apply to A. Bonetti, Befell Si. —Aclvt.

Another accident was recorded at the State Coal Mine yesterday, the result of a fall of top coal at the Top Mute. Mr I!. Smith w-s engaged in getting down top coal when the fall occurred and his ankle was injured, resulting ill his having to ho carried out id the mine.

Striped Flannelette usually Is (id. now Is per yard at McKay's Great Rec (instruct ion Sale.—Adi l.

At the Borough Council meeting lust evening the new chairs procured for the Council table v,»re put into use. Cr. Jell Vies who had objected to the purchase thereof, refused to make ns;' of that one allotted to him and one of the old chairs had to be resurrected for his tt-e.

There was the usual attendance at the B.S.A. euc-hre tournament in tiie Soldiers’ Hall last evening. The' prize winners were .Mrs Fitzgerald (Mrs Keller's prize) and Mrs Benjamin <c*cmsolatioli) and Mr B. Paterson (after six had tied) ami .Mr Keyes (consolation*. After supper Mrs Cooper supplied the music for a short dance.

’I lie Jumble Sale at the Public Hall. Koiterangi. on Wednesday afternoon and evening proved a very sure css! ill gathering. There was a good attendance and the- stall holders had a successful sale oT their goods, while* in tlie evening an enjoyable dance was held. The liuaueial side of the proceedings were very satisfactory, and it is expected I lie clay's profits will amount to the very substant,ial sum of £7O. -This will enable the (imposed extensions and iinj i-ovi-iiients to the Public Hall to be i-oiiiiiiciiced almost immediately, and on c-oinpletion will give added comfort and convenience to users of the hall, which will be duly appreciated. The remit of the day's fim.-tion is very satisfactory, and reflec ts credit on all responsible there-

( .'ark’s 2l!!lyd. reels of sewing cotton. black and white, usually Id a reel, now I reel' for Is at McKay'* Great Reconstruction Sale. Advt.

A joke that rebounded on the perpetrator conies from 11 a went. A New Plymouth motor garage was inadvertently lett open cue evening, and the fact Wits discovered by a director of the linn who. with the intention of combining n joi;e with a lesson, took one of the cars am! stowed it in another garage. Next morning he told the manager that a ear was missing and the manager informed the police. The number and description of the ear were immediately sent to all the police stations in Taranaki, and probably further afield. Later in the day the director drove the missing ear to llawera, lint when he was leaving the town the number of the ear was noticed by the police. 1 lie Normanhy station was informed and a llawera constable was sent out in pursuit on a mot nr-cycle. The car was overtaken, but the driver's explanation did not at all impress the constable, and he was escorted hack to llawera, where it took him some time to establish bis bona tides.

A pitiful story wa.t uulolded tit the .Magistrate’s Court yeserday morning during tile hearing of a prosecution instituted by the police against oflcnders, the owners of wandering stock. When the first case was called. Mr Park, who always appears on behalf o! the Borough Council, rose to state he had not been advised of the charges, but the Sergeant of Police rose and stated the information had been laid by the police. In giving evidence oil the charges. Sergt. King stated that it Mas not usual for the police to lay informations against wandering cattle, but the wandering cattle nuisance was assuming large proportions. In the present instance, the cattle had the audacity to eat the quick hedge in front of the residence ol the Sergeant, and so the mighty aid of the law was called on to punish the owners of the ollciidcr.s. The lines inflicted were not large, in spile of the grievous crime, hut it would appear a great pity that the Borough Inspector doe., not tollnw the atforestation inclinations of the police oflicer. for then if the wanderers of the night happened along his fence and caused damage, it- would ]x*rhaps give him an added impetus lor the more stringent carrying out ot the livelaw. and the mitigation of a nuisance that is ever permanent in our streets.

Tweed costumes reduced prices 87 s to 1 “slid, tweed frocks reduced prices £7 10s to (Vis. grey flannel frocks 2SsGd to l?s fid. The latest costumes £7 Ids, tfi Ills worth £8 10s and £910s. One costume special reduced price CTI to 80s, ti feet wide linoleums reduced to Os -!d per yard, carpet runners from “Js fid per yard are some ol the bargains offering at Schroder and Co’s great clearing sale now on.—Advt.

A true am! tried remedy for coughs colds, influenza, and sore throat is “NAZOL.” GO doses Is Gd.

Rargnins at Stephens Bros. Shop early. Ladies’ singlets Is 3d, 3s, 3s. ladies’ black hose Is Gd, 2s 3d, ladies’ nightdresses os Gd, Gs Gd, and other bargains too numerous to mention.—Advt.

Leaky Radiators permanently repaired by “Radorene” in a few minutes without interfering with any other parts of circulation. Will aI/:o repair cracked cylinders. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.-—Advt,

The Anniversary Ball to rnninteinnrnto tbe oi*ening of the Kmnnrn Memorial Hall, will take plnee on Friday. August Ist. 1924.—Advt. The challenge match for the Seddon Shield between the West Coast and Golden Bay Cnions take's place at Mntneka to-morrow afternoon. The West Coast team is not the strongest that could he put in the field, and it appears that the Inldors (Gulden Bay) should not have maeh clinically in stalling off the West Coast challenger*.

On Saturday afternoon on Cass Square a hem-tit football match takes place between teams representing the Hokitika Fire Brigade and the two local Clubs, in aid of the Fire Brigade funds. A charge of one shilling will be made at the gates, and a substantial atendaiu'e is looked for. Mr E. A. Wells, County Chairman, accompanied by Mr W. Jeffries. M.C.C. and Mr D. J. Evans, County Clerk, left for South to-day. At Ilari Hari, Mr W. Se.-irle, M.C.C.. and Overseer Milkier join the County party, which will travel as far South as Bruce Bay if the weather permits, on a general visit of road inspection. The party is due back on Monday evening.

The work of completing the overhead pathway across tlie railway lines in Stafford Street, which has been held op- .since Xoveiititer. partly built. is still in the same unfinished state. From what the man in the street can gather there is every appearance that the coming November will be near or past, before' the work is completed. It i< about time that, the authorities were urged to complete the work before any accident happens through its non-erec-tion.

Some time some comment was made as to the poor lighting equipment in and around the local railway station. We now understand that the author I) ios have arranged for the installation of electrie light in the station buildings, and the yards. Tin' number of lights will be increased and there will also he lights in the station yard at suitable positions to assist in shunting op- 'rations. I lie* work of installation will Is' pat in hand in tin* course of a couple of weeks, and should make- a considerable improvement in tbe vicinity of tlie* railway station, when duly completed.

Kapae Mattresses --Best Snmarang Knpoc Double lie'll size usually 70s now fifts (id, single bed size, usually 40s now tils (id, kaixtc pillows usually ds (id now Is (id each, best Saninrnng knpoc usually 2s till now* 2s per 111. Only a few bales left. Next shipment will be clearer. Buy now at McKay’s great reconstruction sale.—Aclvt.

At the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday when the charge Of having used a motor lorry without a license was being dealt with, the defendant in a query to th" Magistrate, said what he wanted to know was why ho was not pnisec-utcd for not having a license for his smaller lorry also. His Worship dryly intimated that if he was anxious about that he should ask the l Public Works officers, and they would doubtless la* able' to oblige him. Later it was mentioned on behalf of the prosecution that probably a charge in connection with the smaller lorry would follow in due course.

Tito deatlt took place last night at the residence of his daughter, -Mrs 11. 11aih" of Sale Street, of Mr Henry Whitten. The deceased, who would have been 97 years of age in October, was a native of Grigg, Cumberland, England. He came to Hokitika from .Melbourne early in in the same boat as Hit* late Mr Wilt. Duncan, and alter a stay of a few years went back to England. His wile died in 1907. and a couple ol years later lie' returnel to Hokitika, and lias since' resided with his daughter. In spite' of hi> advanced age, Mr Whitten (who was a br-'th-r of the late Mr Win. Whitten of I lnkitil;a), was about as usual until some two 11 it mi t Its ago. lie leaves a (laughter i.Mrs 11. Haile ol Sale* Street) and three sous iti England.

The death took place on Monday night of Mr John Butler, the wellknown settler of Walaroa. The deceased had been a resident of South Westland over a long period of years and wri-i very highly esteemed throughout the district. Fur many years he* was a valued roadman for the \\ e>ilainl County Council in charge ol the southern district. lie* catried on a large cattle raising business for many years, and lias been very .-neecssful ill Id- enterprises. Deceased bad reached the ripe age of 8.9 years. ll.' leaves a \< jibin' and family of six. 'I here are three daughters (Miss Kate Butler. Mfs B. Eceleslield and Mrs Milev). and th.ee s-uis (John. Frank and Thomas) all being well-known South Westland residents. The funeral took place to Watnroa cemetery yesterday ami was largely attended.

The Mental Hospital at Hokitika, which was strongly condemned h\ Archbishop •liiliu-. after he visited it a few years ago. has had much money spent 011 it. and the Archbishop who was interviewed nt Christchurch on Wednesday on his return from the Const said he had found that it has )ice 11 transformed from an institution hardly fit for cattle into a well builtwell equipped place. The beautilul buildings addeil to it give ample scop" for other improvements. '1 be old gaol which is used as part of the mental hospital, am! which has almost indescribably gloomy associations, will he removed soon, nod the cold and forbidding -tork.iile that surrounds the giiol will he destroyed. “There is an atmosphere of hope and emnurageitieiil about the place." the Archbishop said. “If the work is continued it will prove a very useful home for patients from manv of the more crowded mental hospitals in other parts of the Dominion. The work has been done mainly by the Government, hut a good deal bv the patients. It would be difiieult to say bow much of the total change in llie diameter of the place is due to Dr jju-liiiiiau. the medical suporintemlon!. and his stall'. Trained nurses have been sent in addition to those there before, and the institution now i- very much up to dale."

A large gathering met at All Saints S.ele inti'. «<m on Tuesday evening to hid I a tew el I to the Rev. A. C. PurI has on the eve of his departure for Aharon. Mr A. Keller in a lew well chosen words .spoke of the good work of Mr l’urehas and the tegret of the pee) to to part with him, and asked him to accept a small memento, a welltilled wallet and travelling Jug from the |ai ishioiiers of All Saints’. Mr Watd spoke on behalf of Arahura Church peo, |o and presented Mr l’urclin.s with a leather suit ease. Mr B. Barham, on Gehult c.f the Roy Scouts I resented no illuminated nddies., signed liv tlie scouts. Mr Maekny spoke on behalf i f the Kanieri Church pec le. Rev. Pinellas spoke of the very ha pi time lie and Mrs Bun has had spent here and thanked all for their kindness to him. and that they would always look Gaik with pleasure on their stay in Hokitika, timing the evening musical items were given by Ml----- Bogle, Stapleton. Bane. M looter. Mr., Ward, Mr Ward and Boy Scouts. \ dainty supper was served by the ladies and a very pleasant evening ended Gy all singing Ault! Lang Svne and God Save the King.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note’’ and asl for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know tiie goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greyinouth, sole distributors.—Advt.

A few special prices to quit surplus stocks. Boys’ golf hose, sizes fi and 7 only, '2 s lid to clear, hoys’ pyjamas Gs lid to clear, hoys’ oilskins Gs lid to clear, hoys’ Colonial tweed overcoats 27s Gd and 29s Gd to clear.—AV. H. Stopforth’s.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “NAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start talking “NAZOL” to-day.

Order of masses and services for St Marv’s Parish on Sunday next, ‘-’.th inst.— Kunieri, 8.30 a.m., Hokitika 10 a. til., and 7 p.m.

Boys’ anil youths’ strong leatherette shirts with co’.hirs, ■> doz. only, a new lot. Boy’s usually -*s (id now As lid. youths’ usually os Ud. now 4s (id at McKay's Great Beconstnn iion Sale.-Advt.

Mr Thomas Vim cut assistant locodriver at Mananui mill, sustained a severe injury to his left shoulder yesterday morning, the Mesh being badly tornlie was conveyed to the Westland Hospital for treatment.

The hockey match on Cass Square on Wednesday afternoon between the Hokitika and Cobden ladies teams resalted in a win for Hokitika by three goals to two. la ike lirst half Cobden scored tun goals to one. but Hokitika added two more' goal' .shortly holore time was called. The scorers for Hokitika were Misses J. Walker. (). Stapleton and P .Thomson. Mr Bradley was referee. The ground was heavy after tlm recent rain.

Tho ap|H>iiitinent ol a matron for the (trey liivor Hospital, in succession to Matron G. E. Broad, who is resigning to resume duty as Inspector of Hospitals, was made yesterday by the Board at its monthly meeting. Sister K Braidwood being appointed out of twelve applicants for the position. Sister Braidwood. who is tho daughter of Mr and Mrs .lames Braidwood. of High Street, has a particularly creditable record of service rendered during the ten years she has been a member of the staff of the Grey Kivor Hospital.

In the House on Wednesday Mr M assey replying to a question by Mr Parry’(Auckland Central), said lie proposed to ask the House to permit the licensing committee' to take tip its work where it left'oil' last session. It ,\vt>s proposed to embody the recommendation' ..I tbe eointuitt-."-' in a Bill, which would he placed before the House. The Prime -Minister added that he had no objection to the evidence submitted to the com in it tee being laid on the table, but nothing could be done in that direction in the meantime.

A long telegram of protest against the' Government's embargo on the importaion of American onions. which Mr Mtiuro had received from Dunedin p---ii.lt!.-e merchants, was read, to the House < ti Wednesday, when he sought to induce Mr Massey to reconsider his decision. ‘'lt is useless commercial people trying to bring attv pressure to bear on tile Government,’’ replied lion W. Nosworthy. “We have decided on a. course alter investigation of the whole position. Tho first duty of any Government is to take every pre.-aut-imi that foot and mouth disease is kept out. If Dunedin merchants hail ordered onions front they might have taken the precaution to inquire of the department, when they might have secured information to save them expense. Nothing was coming front England which was not disinlect-

An interesting cx]>erimoiil. which will possibly prove very profitable* lot tiiose c-oitceriu'tl. has been undertaken l,v Messrs Holmes and 'fatten, ol the .North Island, who are convinced that gold still exists in payable quantities in tbe Bullet- Gorge. They are setting up a dredging plant at Berlins at a cost of £1999. This consists of a derrick and blocks, six-horse power winch and boiler, and a bucket with a capacity ol halt a cubic yard, which is operated by means of wire ropes, the stoutest ol which is stretched across the river. The bucket is hauled backwards and forwards on this by means of the smaller ropes, and is emptied into tbe sluice-box where' the gold is saved in the usual way. (he plant was utilised in the North Island for the purpose of conveying shingle lor road metalling.

About lot I people motored yesterday to Waintitiiga State Farm for tin* demonstration in connection with the Farmers' Winter .School. 4he outing proved very enjoyable. The Grey \ allev Farmers’ I’ni.m treated the visitors to a generous repast, and the tanning folk had a very interesting time in comparing notes and taking note of the work done at tho I‘urm. Alt' Mat'd gave it leeturette oil general farm work and the* value of liming on the Coast was illustrated by a comparison of areas at the Farm on one of which lime gave a guild 1 odder crop and on the other the absence ..i lime showed in the- lack of grow tit. Mr J. Kerrigan conducted a post-mortem on a cow though it was found impossible to procure an animal injected with tuberculosis. and the veterinary expert remarked that the district was very l.irttinalo in that respect. The animal killed for demonstration was found to he in calf. Speviiig was one of the matters treated, though Mr Kerrigan emphasised that without an anasthetie he did not recommend it. General satisfaction was expressed at the* outing, and at the st-ite ol the Farm, as also at the prospect of demonstrations there in future in connection with “wet” farming. Tile news of an extra vote for the Farm, totalling £2009 for this war. was also received with satislaet ion.

Some typical sale markings at Schroder’s great clearing sale. Riniiel flannel fur washing gold l>s Gd, reduced to 9s lid per yard. French models 07s to 30s, nos to 22s Gd, children's white bloomers now 2s (id only, ."ili inch tweed coating Bis lid, reduced to 7s (id. 71 inch dress tweed Its Gd, reduced to Is lid. knitted jerseys 87s to 19s fid. knitted jumpers 37s reduced to I (is Gil.—-Advt.