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Hokitika Guardian, 25 August 1924, Page 2

A notice in tbe estate of Edward Gibb, late of Wailio Corge, appears in this issue.

The Soldiers' Hall will be in tin hands of the painters this week for tin renovation of the interior of t'lio build ing which is in .such popular use.

I.ambs are now to lie seen ill good numbers in many paddocks in the Kokatalii valley. The past fortnight has proved very favourable for lambing and the season bids fair to be a very success I’ll! one.

A meeting of the general committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will be be!d at fho Soldiers' Hull tonight at 7.1111 o'clock. The business includes the election of the secretariat. A full attendance of members is desired.

At the .Magistrates Court on Saturday before Mr W. .Middrum S.M.. William (I. Bollock on a ebarge of failure to comply with a probation order pleaded guilty and was convicted and discharged.

At the Magitrates Court this morning before Mr A. K. Beniamin. .1.1’., a voting man Frank 1.. Watson was charged with theft ot a bicycle at south Hokitika, the property of S. \\ . Richardson. On application of Sergt. King defendant "as leuiundcd tor seven days.

Sale Street drain contract, lately let bv the Borough Council, has been coinj leted. and very nati-lai -lory ic.sttlts in the way of improved drainage are likely to result. The work which was a considerable one. lias been carried through expeditiously anil has been well cairiel out by tbe working party which had the contract.

Air Public.— Please keep in mind the 11.5. A. art union for live oil paintings lor the benefit of the Soldiers' Hall building fund destined to provide Hokitika with much needed club rooms for the soldiers and local organisations. Spare a shilling for your credits' sake, and buv, buy. Advt.

At the annual meeting of tile lioss l.iiuc Company at Creyinnutlt oil Saturday the directors and olii -vis were re-e'eoied. The year's n)ierations,‘ after providing for depreciation showed a ib'licit of about i.'170. The new year now entered main | rnmisw* very well. Enquiries for lime are now being received from tbe Canterbury Plains. Tile quality of tbe aitiile produced at If is- i- of tbe highest, anal with tbe improved access to be provided by bridging Donnelly’s Creek, the Company should enjoy a very good a ear. At present there are more orders in than ian be supplied immediately.

The attendance at schools 111 Chii-t church Im- been greatly affected duriny the last week owing to tbe prevalence of measles. Tn a lesser extent cases of whooping cough have al-ii occurred. Owing to tbe falling oil' in tbe attendance tbe Riebiuiiud School closed on Thursday night- and the East Christchurch School at noon on Friday. At RiehmnmL there was a good number of cases of ntcasle.'. Reports from various parts of tln* Canterbury Education Board's districts show that there is a good d«j| of sieknox' among children at present. The term holidays of a fortnight oomiiieneed on Friday. and all schools are now closed with the exception of one or two in which the work was previously interrupted owing to sick’ncss.

Tim stranding of a whale on NewBrighton bench, directly opposite the .Stadium caused great excitement early on Friday morning, hut the excitement waned considerably when a gentle sea breeze brought home to the residents the fact that the whale had been dead for a long time. The name "Tosswill” carved in big lei tors on the carcase indicated that the whale hail been ashore before, and a length of towing wire on the tail suggested that it had broken away from a whaling ground. Eater impiiiie- -bowed that the whale was identical with the one stranded at Little Pigeon Bay on August f>, on Mr B. 11. Tosswill's property, and towed to sea l,v him. The whale is oO feet long and of great girth; and as the tide receded it lay high and dry. presenting a serious problem. It i- considered impossible to tow it to sea. and the alternative is the unpleasant job of cutting it up and burying it.

The Westland Central l):ii>y Factory Coy., tli••oiiyrli tlic Manager. Mr Parry, is offerin'; to assist with instructional classes in dairying science. The Canterbury Education Hoard is being written to on the subject, pointing out if sufficient pupil, come forward the Company's laboratory at the factory in Mold Street will he placed at disposal for instruction and Mr Parry will pi re a course of scientific instruction in the various branches of dairying. It has lioen suggested that the Education Board might communicate with tlm various branches of the Farmers T nion in Westland, and no doubt the sons and daughters of the settlers will Ixv cotne interested in the matter. Tt is proposed to institute* weekly classes on Saturdays if enough pupil- arc forthcoming. The action of the Company in affording means for sdentilie instruction in the various branches 01 dairying will no douht In- much appreciated. particularly by tho-e ttho will lie able to attend the classes li tn ado available under the proper authority proposed. This practical utilitv of the Central Factory is further evidence of tlm satisfying results to accrue from the establishment of such a well-found institution in our midst.

For eohl in the head—inhale XAZOL. For sore throats or tickling cough take some drops on sugar. Used either way “XAZQfM Forks ryoixlf'rs. fiO 'Joses Is Oil*

A camera, lost at Lake Alaliinapua, on Sunday, is advertised for in this is-

Hon. H. L. Michel AI.L.C., returned from Wellington on Saturday night and will remain here fur the next few days.

The annual meeting of members of the Hokitika Howling Club takes place to-night at 7 o’clock sharp in the pavilion.

Mr Stouppe representing Messrs Harry and Sargeant, opticians of Wellington is in Hokitika and may be consulted until Wednesday evening at Mr Coul'ou's rooms, Sewell Street.

AYord was received on Saturday night that Hon. J. Griinniond AI.L.C., who had been unable to attend to his parliamentary duties last week owing to indisposition, was making satisfactory progress and hoped to be about- again as usual this Week.

The last gazette uotiiiies that letters of naturalization bad been issued to eight persons including Jack Ivan Gugich ol Haribari, drainage, (out raetor : country of birth Dalmatia : and doe Josip liaraif. of Haribari drainage contractor. country of birth. Croatia.

Tbe death look place at Westland Hospii.nl yesterday of Air Patrick O'lliiw, a very old resident of Ross, who had followed mining pursuits from the early days. The deceased was a single man, a native of Ireland, and bad reached Ibe advanced age ot ii.i veins.

At last week's meeting of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Slub cone.— pondcnce was read from iho Greyinouth Club asking for assistance in running a big mail rime from Creymouth to Hokitika and back. Tbe race to be run prior to the Timaru-Clirislcfiureli road race with the object ol selecting a team of riders to send over to Canterbury. Ii was resolved to give every assistance possible both financially and in the running ol the race. Helore the termination of the meeting Air I*. .McGregor (Chairman), generously donated a soverign as tbe prize in a guessing competition to be run in aid of tbe (Tub's funds.

Discussing the age at which boys and girls should be eligible lor a motor driver’s license. Air I!. P. Furness related at a recent meeting of tile .Marlborough Automobile Association Hie true story of a well-known Hlcnheim motorist whose young daughter one day inquired just bow lasi bis car could go. "I am sure I don't know." replied tbe father, "but why do yon ask?” "Well." explained tbe girl. " yesterday we bad tbe car out. and Roll i her brother ) got it going as last as sixty-eight miles an hour, but be didn't like to go any taster. I just wanted to know wbnt tbe car could roallv do.''

t,)uite tbe most ambitious advert Niang enterprise ever undertaken un behalf of this country is the book " Progressive New Zealand.” which lias just been issued. It is intended for circukli.ion at the British Fxliibilion and should give a very good impression in ibis country to those who receive it. It is a volume ol very large dimensions— tbe pages are seventeen inches by ten and a half inches—with a most effective cover in many colours, and the contents form a comprehensive review ol all aspects of life in tile Dominion. The work is well and ropioilsL illustrated, and the pages are brightened by a great deal of cf'l'iur priming. Tbe publication is a credit to ils editor. Mr 1.. S. Fanning, ils publisher. Air V. lx. Page, and its printe,s, Messrs Andrews, Duty and Co. of Christchurch. The only regret is that tlii> cost ol production ol this very elaborate and beautifully-printed volume seems likely to preclude Us circulation on a very large scale.

Many old friends throughout Westland will lioni with regret- of the death at the residence of her grandson. Aralinra Valley tbi- morning at B o'clock of Mr- Ha-aim Annie N'e"ri‘k. "id"" Ot i lie late Mr Fdgai William Newtek loi'iue'.l;, it St a Hold. Tbe deceased was a native of l.ondou. Knghini!. and was SI years of age. Her husband .lie I some 17 vents ago. Alt's N'owriek Was a very old lesident of Stafford district from tbe very early 'lays and was of a very kindly nature who large circle of friend'. Abaci ten yea’- -he removed from Stalloril to , :okn il.a w'-.t-rr .--he resided lor several veal's and tor the last three years she ha- lieeu living with her grandson. Air A lie ha id- of Araliura Valley, taking 1,, her Iml solii" till fv* weeks ago. Deceased leaves a a daughter (Alls Smith c-1 Sydney I. ami three grandson® (Thomas and Arthur Richards ol New Sonin Wales anil Alfred Richards of Araliura). and a number of great grand children. The funeral takes plaie to Stafford Cemetery (where her late husband was interred) on Wedi v-ilav afternoon.

Last day of .McKay's great, reduc Hun sale. Friday. Saturday and Ainu ilav. Buv now. Save money. Advi

The tn:w spring and summer millinery showing at Schroder's, comprise the latest ii’.'idcls in imported trimmed miliincrv and ready-to-wearx. A our presence will lie valued and in the meantime we ask your acceptance oi our appreciation lor pa-t favours. Advi.

Sensational smashing prices at AlcGruer’s great half price sale, three days only. Friday. Saturday and .Monday. Aug. 22ud. 2.Tnl. and 2-Tth. A notable event to clear speedily all winter goods. Buy much and save much is the best advice we give you. Brices ore halved and in many cases below lmir. A bargain treat awaits you. Come early. —McGruer’s. Hokitika and Grcyimmth--Advt.