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Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1924, Page 2

The “f!unr<li;tn” will vet 1-> nnhlished on Thursday (Christmas Day) nr Friday (Hosing Day). Oil Hexing night (Fridav) 1 lie* annual hall in aid of tin* funds of Westland llnsnital takes place in the I’nhlie Hall, Kanieri. The Fair Offices in Hokitika will close from Dec. ‘2lth. to .lan. llJtli. lor the Xmar. vacation, hotli days exclusive. —Advt. Haee Nights, next Friday and Saturday, Social Dance, Soldiers’ Hall, conducted hv IDS.A.; (fond music; efficient AI.C. in charge. Admission— Duties Is (kl; (tents 2s.—Advt.

The members of 11st* Xel'i* Jframley Company arrive this evening by the overland express. A •••'•oh-r of tlie Company are leaving immediately mi arrival for the 'Wai'"' a 1 they will spend the next day on the Franz .Josef Claoier, returnin'; to Hokitika on iloxing Day morning, to lake | irt in the opening of their season at the Princess Theatre that evening. The overhead bridge in Stafford Street, crossing the railway lines, for the use of pedestrians, is nearin" completion at last. Although the bridge is open for traffic, there is still another way to ho erected, to give more direct access to the station platform than is at present possible. On Xmas Day a progressive pairs tournament will he played on the local howling green. .Members intending to take part must he on the green at 0.30 sharp when the draw will take place, play beginning at 0.1.1. Two games will he played in the morning, there being an adjournment from noon till 2 p.m. when three more games will he played. Visiting bowlers are invited to attend and take part in the play.

A very unusual occurrence for this season of the year—a late frost—waS experienced in Dunedin and in some of the country districts last week. In portions of the Clutha and Taieri districts the potato crops suffered, numerous residents in these localities being squoprised yesterday morning to find that haulms were quite black. Less rub, more shine with “Tan-ol” —the liquid polish for furniture, floors, and leather goods. Also in paste form. -r-Adu.

The Central Factory notifies the public teat cream may he purchased every day at the factory. Mrs J. V. Hail notifies that she lias a specially large assortment of furniture of every description on sale. Carols will he sung by All Saints choir at Kuniara on Ninas Day at 3 p.m. and in All Saints, Hokitika at Evensong. Those interested are reminded that tenders for the purchase of the launch and large boat at Lake Kanieri close at .3 o’clock on Monday next. Order of masses and services, St. Mary’s Hokitika—CL retinas—Midnight Mass; Christmas Day: 10 a.in. and 7 p.m.; Kanieri—B.3o a.in. Sunday, Dec. 28th. Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10

a. ill., 7 p.m. The Westland Central Factory paid out Is (id for butter fat, and a southern correspondent states there was much jubilation when suppliers received their cheques on Monday, the payments being a very considerable amount above the local factory.

The extent of business and growing popularity of the Central Factory, Hokitika may he gleaned from tiic Chairman’s (Mr W. A. Jamieson) remarks to our representative, that .03,873 had been the payment for cream supplied during November and the total transactions had amounted to over 01,000 for the month.

Messrs Butler, Jeffries and Evans, who were deputed to draw up a report regarding a West Coast court at the Dunedin Exhibition have met, and advance copies of the report will be supplied as early as possible to the press for publication. The meeting to consider and deal with the report will he held at Grevmcuth on January 2nd.

Arising out of the discussion in respect to the allowance to the old folk at U'e hospital, it is being arranged to give the patients a good time over t'e holidays. Funds have been collected for the purpose by well wishers and tin’ money will assist in providing many “extras’’. Oil Christinas Day there will he a special repast followed by a motor ride to Kokalahi. On race days the patients will he the guests of the Racing Club at the local meeting.

Twenty-six eases of infectious diseases in the Canterbury-South Canter-bury-West Coats district were reported for the week ended noon on Monday. They were as follows:—(! l eymouth; diphtheria, 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, (i; diphtheria, (i: T I!.. I ; pneumonia. 1 ; puerperal septicaemia, 1; hydatids, 2; v.d., 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever, -7: puerperal septicaemia, 1,

Messrs Kortcgnst Bros, of Gibson Quay, the well-known aerated waters manufacturers, have secured a special lino in suminor drinks. “JiLsfrute” (it’s just fruit that’s all) is a wholesome health giving fruit, in a liquid form, a product that is not merely a luxury. It is supplied in three true fruit flavours, orange, lemon and lime. —Advt.

When the last express from the south was a short distance Iroill Tilnaru on Saturday a lady passenger attempted to throw herself out of one of the n indows. Fellow passengers caught hold of her. and it took all their efforts to keep her from carrying out her intention. The railway ofiii ials were doubtful as to letting her proceeded from Timarii, hut on assurance on the part of another passenger that every precaution would he taken being given the passenger was allowed to remain in the train. The inquiries here delayed flic train about tell minutes. “Barliament having provided additional racing and trotting tntalisutor permits,” said the lion R. !•’. Bollard, iif reply to a deputation from the Millton Trotting Club, “my opinion is that, most of these permits should go to country clubs. The cry is ‘go on the land young man and help to increase the production of the country.’ To keep the young men oil the land we must provide them with some of the amusements enjoyed bv city dwellers, and that is the standpoint 1 have in view.”

\ iMircsp'Uidenl writing from Home alter the Ulster match slated: I lie backs all played well with the exception of Steel, who is now far behind Hart as a wing-three-quarter, lie has plenty of dash, hut fails to keep the hall in play when he is blocked. and ut Belfast, liv a cross-kick on numerous occasions, be would have given possession to all our backs, with the opposition out of position. Irvine’s try was the result of such a hick by Cooke, when the latter was cornered and Ulster also indulged ill the cross-kick on numerous occasions to our discomfiture. The All Blacks’ rearguard handled better, as well, anil both Svenson’s tries were the result of dash and brain-work, 'and in obtaining each he sc iris 1 in spile of being tackled.

The team chosen to represent England against the New Zealanders contains several players who have won their international caps. The chief alterations are in the hick division. J. Brough, of Cumberland, replaces B. S. Clumtrill (ltris’nl). who played for England in that position last year, In the three-quarter line only one of last year’s representatives retains his place, namely, L. J. (Corbett. the Gloucester captain. According to (lie latest English patter he is playing splendidly this season. I’ossihly the most notieeab’e absentee in this department is If. P. .1 iieoli. the Oxford winger, who did well in international fixtures last year. and. incidentally, scored against the All Blacks in the Oxford University match. The scrum half is A. T. Young, the Cambridge University captain, who recently made the South African tour. He succeeded Kershaw as English half last year. Kittermaster. who has been playing for Leicestershire, won his can last year. Of the forwards AVakelicld. Conwnv. Blakiston. Edmonds, and Cove-Smith figured in the great match against Scotland last year and also against France. Wakefield is described as the finest forward in England, (le y-ored a magnificent try against Scotland last year. Conway is the gnal-kicker of the leant and in the same match he converted three tries. Bov’s Xmas suits from 27s Gd to 59s Gil all sizes at W. 11. Stopforth’s Re veil St.—Advt. 30 Pairs all solid leather South .African field hoots, all sizes, hlnc-k 2-l.s Gd. tan 27s Gd., at Halleiistcin’s, Revell St.—Advt. Sawmiling .Machinery: Bush locomotives, Steam Saw Feeds, Steam Cross Cut Saws. Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks etc., from R. I’. AT. Alnmiing and Co. 5 Bedford Bow. Christchurch, representing A. anil G. Price Ltd., Thames. —Advt. Where to huv your Xmas gifts—at AlcKav’s—Choose now, avoid the crush later. We will lay it by for you.Advt.

Men! You should have no difficulty in selecting your ’Xmas lint. I have the correct shapes and shades in Stetsons. Borsnliiios, Battershys. etc. Inspection invited. IV. 11. Stopforth’s. Revell St.—Advt. Gift suggestions for ladies. We have a full range of fancy handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, fancy snaps, face cream and powders and also powder puffs. Addisons.—Advt.

Ladies 3 bar white Canvas Shoes, Cubin heels, 13s fid at Hullensteiu’s.— Rove! St.—Advt. Arriving end next week a largo consignment of choice apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are te jell at lowest ruling price. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt. Motorists: Petrol reduced in cost. Distal an “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor which increases power one-third to onehalf and ensures considerably more mileage. Booklet free. R. P. if. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt,

The A.K. Elsie will sail for Bruce Bay on Monday next, December 29th. That the Westland Dairy Coy’s suppliers have reason to he pleased on receiving Is Gil for butter-fat may he judged from the Canterbury factory payouts of Is 4d per lb. Roll up! Roll up! To the dance at the Soldiers’ llall this (Wednesday) evening. Music by Ooudlcllows’ Orchestra. Admission—Ladies Is, gentlemen Is Gd.—Advt. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co are holding an miction sale on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock when the brown gelding Phil May, by Count Wittle-Edna .May, will lie offered. The race horse is being sold to close the estate of the late J. Stenhouso.

The fortnightly meeting of Westland Lodge No 8!) U.A.O.D. was held in the l.oilge last evening when the following business was transacted. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Hards reported favourably on sick members. Sick pay to tho amount of C 5 3s -Id was passed lor payment. The meeting then closed with the usual chorus.

At the Municipal Swimming baths to-morrow afternoon there will he a sports gathering for which trophy pry’.es will he offered. A feature of tile afternoon will he the Jockeys’ Championship for which Mr Snell donates a special trophy. There will he a number of juvenile events, both swimming and diving, also a team race and altogether a good days sport will be provided for patrons.—Advt.

One of the very attractive spots in Revel! Street is the Rendezvous. Here recently, renovations of a very extensive nature ha ve been completed, and the result is decidedly attractive and pleasing. The whole effect is restful and comfortable, which patrons will appreciate as they drop in for a lunch, afternoon tea, cool drink, or Slipper. The appointments are complete and every attention is ready fur the comfort of customers.

The death of Mr John Stenhouso took place in Sydney on Saturday. Deceased resided for many years in Greymnuth, and served his apprenticeship as a moulder with tho Dispatch Foundry Co., Ltd. lie took tip his residence in Sydney some years ago. and has resided there ever since. He was brother of the late Mr James Stenhouso, and is survived by two brothers, A nit rotv of Hokitika, and Joseph of Blackball, and one sister, Mrs Kcddell of Wellington . Tho death took place at the Grey Hospital yesterday, of Mr Jehu Morrison, aged 12, a native of Black’s Point, Reofton. Tho deceased served in Egypt during the Great War, and on returning to New Zealand, went to Westport. Later he came to Greymnuth. Ilis parents are both dead. He has one hrotlujr, David, who resides in Groymouth and he is related to Mr G. Webster of Murray Street, Greymoulh. Dr Georges \\\ Meade, of Westport, has been appointed resident medical officer at Blackball, in succession to Pr W. Little, who has resigned in order to proceed to Great Britain. Dr Meade was for six years medical officer at the Stale Collieries. and left there to take up further studies in surgery in England, where lie scoured his degree of M.D. On his return to New Zealand he went to

Westport, and entered private practice three years ago. lie takes til) his duties in Blackball about the middle of February. It is well known that the citizens of Dunedin lake a special interest in their University (says the Dunedin "Star”). A further evidence of this is a gift which the council has just received. The benefactor in this instance is Mr .J. C. Marshall, who has given the sum of CIO!) in aid of the University funds. Mr Marshall's interest in the University has no doubt been stimulated hv his intimate connection with the late Mr E. IL Cargill. a former vice-chancellor of ’ the I‘niversity. and also bv the lacl that Mr Marshall is himself a University man. being a graduate of the University of. Cambridge. The sudden death of a respected Brunner resident, Airs Alary Newhinds wife of Air Geo. Newhinds, took place at the residence of her daughter, Airs L. T. Franklyn. Rollestim Street, Linwood, Christchurch. Airs Newlands, who was (52 years of age, and a native of Newcastle, Australia, went

only three weeks ago on a visit, and the news of her death came as a shock to her relatives. She had resided for over forty years at Brunner, and was highly esteemed there. She leaves besides a husband, a grown-up family of three daughters and three sons, the former being Alesilames W. B. -Murray (Cobdeti), L. T. Franklyii (Christchurch), and R. ’Jenkins (Otago), while the sons arc Alessrs Goo. Newlands (Gisborne), Robert Newhinds (Rlinallga) and Gordon Newhinds (Ohakuiie).