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Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1924, Page 2

The usual weekly euchre turnnament. takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight, play commencing at. 8 o'clock. S|H-oial prizes are offered for the winning players to-night.

Sensational smashing prices al MeGruer’s great hall price sale, three days only. Friday. Saturday and Monday. Aug. 22nd. 23rd. and Joth. A notable event to clear speedily all winter goods. Huy much and save much is the best advice we give you. I’rices arc halved and in many cases below half. A bargain treat awaits you. Come early.—McGruer's. Hokitika and Greymonth Advt.

I’rospective Inline furnishers would do well to call and inspect the very line showing of reversible rugs, hall runners and carpets at Messrs Harley and Co., Greyieouth. Due cannot fail to Im* impro.ssiM J l*v the Isoant i fill weaves and designs and the extremely reasonable prices at which these lines are ollipriug must make instant .appeal to those who would furnish tastefully at a moderate outlay.

Alter heiun in ill-health for the past three years, .Mrs Shrives, wile o! Mr .1. Shrives, died early yesterday mornmn tiller residence, Ivaroro. Deceased nho "tts about (111 years of age. was native of Williamstowu (Victoria) and arrived in New Zealand at tt very ettrlv age. Sln> first resided tit Kumara, then tit Grcymoulh. later tit Kokiri, and Tmally settled tit Crcynmulli. Hie leaves ti husband, two daughter* (.Mrs It. Fuss and Mrs (I. Gilbert. ol Grcymoutli) and two sons (Mr Joseph Shrives, of Grcymoulh, and Mr Frederick Shrives, of Westport:.

The monthly Ingle-ide of the West Cotist Caledonian Society was held at the Soldiers' Hall last night. There was a larne attendance, the social gathering proving .‘is successful as its predecessors. Messrs (lilihoiis tind Lawn provided first class daneinn music, and patrons had a very jolly evening. A bevy of mat mils and lasses supplied supper. Chieftain Davidson announced that a children's eveninn would bo held in the hall in a fortuijnlit’s time. The next Inglcsitle uas the last sel. down tor the season, hut a vote would he taken if the season were to lie extended.

A shocking case of cruelty to :i small Pomcraniaii |>tt|> belonging to fnnstaMc Thorn was investigaK-d at the Eeilding Magistrate's Court, when Archie lannmas, of Sardoti, ami Thomas 11. Lammas, ol Fcilding, were jointly churned with causing tin- doe unnecessary suffering. According to the evidence, the little don had wandered into the Harden of a house where defendants were. One made a het with the other that he could not hit tin* don and the challeiine was accepted. A Inrne stone was thrown and the animal was hit and collapsed. Delendants threw it under some heavy lons. A little later the don's whimperiuns were heard hy it passer by, who. realising that an animal was in pain, went to its assistance. The tlon was snhs*ipienllv attended hv a veterinary sirneon, who declared that its hack had been broken and ordered it- dc*tru •- lion. A line of fJfl, with costs, was imposed upon Archie Lammas, who admitted throwinn the stone. The chare' against the other accused was dismissed.

•fust received from London direct, a lot of fancy lug handles. We can sol! these at about half the usual prices, now Is lid. 2> fill. ‘2s lid. each. Lest quality knittinn silk for makinn bans, plain shades Is lid. blended colours os Oil. and Os (id. larne hanks sufficient to make one of tin* newest Ixsliionahle bans tit McKay's tlreat Reconstruction Sale.—A«lvt.

Euchre tournament continued at Soldiers’ Hall to-night (Thursday), in aid of the R.S.A. building fund. Special prizes for winning lady aud gent—hooks of art union tickets ; supper provided. Popular dance to follow. Admission Is.—Advt.

The third grade match Excelsiors v. School ariatiged for Saturday next has been cancelled and instead a match between Peefton and Hokitika Schools will take place commencing at 1.30.

The arrival of the morning and evening trains at Hokitika yesterday were as usual well over the allotted hour set down. The morning train did not arrive till 10.30. while it was <,d p.m. before the evening train arrived. Engine trouble appears to he the cause of these repealed delays, hut that is scant satisfaction for tlie travelling public who have to put up with reeoid passages of 2j hours tor a 2-1 mi e journey.

An unusual episode characterised the hearing of an action for damages which was opened before Mr Justice Peed in the Supreme Court at Auckland nil Monday. Iwe lye jurymen were empanelled, hut after'the luncheon adjournment it was intimated to his Honour that one juror had been seen talking to the plaintiff and some ol the witnesses. His Honour accordingly discharged the man. and the parties agreed to the case being continued with 11 jurors.

A disturbing remark about the high rate of lire outbreak in New Zealand is made hv the general manager of the State Fire Office (Mr .1. 11. .lerram) in his annual report presented to Parliament. Mr .lerram says that New Zealand lias an exceptionally high tire loss ratio among civilised countries, and if any substantial reduction in lire waste could he brought about, the saving would he of national economic importance. A large number of fires arose from causes which it should lie possible to eliminate by education, and there was a wide held in the Dominion lor work along such lines.

The special improvements and ieImilding oneralions at Sea \ iew Mesial Hospital are proceeding apace. Very shortly all grounds for complain', will have disappeared. Portion ol the new buildings—that erected by • the stall'—has been in occupation for some time, and the second building—erected h\ contract—is being occupied also. Female patients have been moved ill > the new quarters which are nil quite modern lines. The old gaol quarters regarding which there lias been so much comment, still require to lie rebuilt, however. Portion ol this ouiliiing has been demolished, also a seel ion of the high wall surrounding I edifice. This latter was done to improve the road access to the in-tihl lion and permit of the new recreation ground being enlarged. 'I lie quarters for the male attendants have been moved to a new site* and improved. They now overlook the patients pla\ ground. The erection ol the tw ) storey building for the Superintend cut’s residence is delayed tor Hie wan l of seasoned timber. This w ill he a recurring experience with regard to future building if the timber required is not ordered well in advance. A further wing is needed to replace t ie iiiii<*li talked of gaol quarters— the relies of till years ago. As soon as that eiinies to pass, grounds for reproach to the aceoiiiiiiodation provided lor I patients will he removed. The stall give the patients all possible consideration, the surroundings being made as

comfortable and as ill tractive as po siblc.

Tlu> Members of Westland Land Hoard left for South Westland at the conclusion ol the Hoard meeting yest,.|i|:iv. The visit will ho confined to ihe I nter-Wa nganni district, ami

I larihnri was the destination lasi nin I,t. To-day the party, which is headed hy Mr Morpeth. Chief Commissioner ot Crown Lands, Mill piueeed down the Little Wanganui river and inspect the country in the vic'itity of the Saltwater Lagoon. I lie Lagoon is a rare beauty spot, though some" liat iso'atcd. access Meg dilli- «• 11 1 1 . ami euli piee-iMo on lan-ehacl, Iteyoud I’etersen's road there is no. road hut the rounli open river bed. and the stream has to he crossed in places. labors of the Hoard are consulerin.H whether the country should be let on a permanent tenure or reserved

as a National Park and name son - tmiry. The Lagoon and surroundings provide an ideal habitat for game. Attention having been drawn to the natural attractions ol the locality, an agitation is likely i" no on lor improved road access to open up the vomitrv. In the early davs the beach Mas the main highway and the SaltMater Lagoon was a notahle halt inn place for the pioneer travellers makine their May up and down the son beach m hich was the only possible

route for pedestrians or horsemen. Plentiful name and. good ti"l'‘ "M- I"'"' vided the opportunity "| rotlowinn the larder, while there Mils generally n""d rounh feed available for the tired horses to recuperate upon. Hy both natives and Kuropeans the Saltwater Lanooii Miis a well-known haltinn place, and is mentioned in most of the early day accounts of travellers passing up and down the Coast to the various rushes. The members of the Land Hoard will return to-morrow alleruoon.

Keep influenza at hay by taking “NAZOL.” Its soothing, penetrating healiun properties, give instant iolief to counlis and (olds. Is (id for CO doses

Eight charming shot tafieta evening frocks, all diflerent in colour and design. usually !)7s (id. now TPs (id at McKay’s Crcat Heconstruction Sale.— Advt. Cor Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Tape-try carpets and lieartb-rugs, wonderful value. only is ml. and 12s .Id ~i McKav's (treat IlcrniiM-iiotion Sale. \dvi

Schroder and Co. have just landed another range of evening frocks. The verv ‘si. Early iu-oectinn is necessary to ensure the pick. Prices very moderate.- Advt.

In changeable weather take ‘N’A’/tOl/* on sugar or by inhalation. Host safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is (id.

Just to hand. -HI pair of worsted trousers, all sizes, all shades. 2os lid to H7.s od. tweeds from Kls tid at \\ 11. Suq.forth’s.- Advt.

I'lli ti.er reductions arc now f'eiug made to clear the balance of .Schroder's milliuerv. and costumes. I hese goods are .selling at less than cost price, to ensure a elearance. Now i- youi time to save money.—Advt.