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Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1925, Page 2

Train arrangements in connection with the T?eel ton Daces are advertised in this issue. An elderly married couple named Dempsey were burnt out at Xgahere on Tuesday evening. Their dwelling, which contained six rooms, and was one of the best in the neighbourhood, caught fire in one of the front rooms, and was soon reduced to ashes, a bucket brigade making futile efforts to sud-due the flames. As there were no subdue the flames. As there were no tents, Air Dempsey is a heavy loser.

On Wednesday the wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, of .Arthur, eldest son of .Mr and Mrs Tnrtill, of Marsden Rond, and Florence, second daughter of Mr and -Mrs ,1. A\ . Stubbs, of Preston Road. The bride wore a primrose brocaded crepe de chine frock with hat to match. The hride was attended by Miss V. Stubbs who wore a mauve and silver taffeta frock with hat to match. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr M. Dwyer, of Christchurch. The Rev. 0. R. Walker officiated. The bridal party were entertained at H. Moore's Tearooms, and the happy couple left later for Otira, Christchurch and Wellington on their honeymoon. Grey Argus.” The finest Fluid Magnesia is Sharland’s. More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality.—-Advt.

Millers the drapers, of Rcvell Street, niioun.ee that, from Monday next, for one week they are making big reductions in their prices.

The attention of users of the Borough water supply is directed to the necessity of using the water as sparingly as possible owing to the short quantity available at present. Bobbies, needlework specialist is opening in Bevell Street to-morrow (Saturday) next to Mr M. McGavin, tailor, with a special show of silk nightgowns and ladies wear. The weather continued fine on New Year’s Eve and saw the old year out well. There were a good many in the streets. The iirohell rang out the old year at midnight with a peal and there was the usual exchange of greetings for the new year. New fear’s Day also proved a good sample ol weather, the day proving a very enjoyable one. There were large crowds on the move north and south and the various centres of attraction were well patronised.

The Gicyniouth Gun, the principal event at yesterday’s race meeting at Omoto was secured by Mr B. Stephens’ gelding Prosperity, which had a somewhat easy win at the finish. .Mr Stephens was the recipient, of many hearty congratulations on his success. The dividend paid by the winner was the most substantial one of the day, and was a few shillings larger than that paid at the Hokitika races bv Espula. The latest issue of the “AYaitakinn,” the magazine ol the AAaitaki Boys High School, has come to hand. It has been well compiled, and compares more than favourably with previous publications of a like nature. The whole production is highly creditable to those responsible. There is a considerable amount of well-compiled reading matter whili should interest both past and present students. The illustrations are an outsatndiiig feature of the journal.

True t > the Scottish traditions the folk with I..'Ulcs, oatcake, pipers and good wishes assembled to welcome the Xew Year. In the course of songs, speeches etc., an event which might he claimed to lie the first christening for the year was carried out by Bov. (.’bartons. who in full Highland dress announced the name of A\ illiam -John Cottle. Needless to say AVilliam .1 olio’s health was honored in good style as well as the health of the parents.

On Xew Year’,- Day a picnic party under the auspices ol the Salvation Army visited Bake Kanieri when a very enjoyable time was spent, the various events constituting the programme being pleasantly indulged in, great appreciation being expressed at the manner in which the captains and other officers kept interest ‘ ’ "d. Ihe party were fortunate in being able to secure a boat from a gentleman at the lake and under the pilotage of an old oarsman. Mr .1. Smith, the party voted the time spent on the beautiful waters as most pleasurable.

A remarkable machine, with the no less remarkable name of oesoplmgoseope. now in use at Auckland Hospital, was employed on Sunday to recover two half-pennio? which had been swallowed by a live-year-old Alain i guilt was stated that the instrument known as the “coin catcher” "as brought into use lor this operation. ITul Dr (’. E. Maguire, superintendent nf the institution, explains that the “coin catcher” was discarded many years ago for a new device. By moans of the ocsophngoscope the coins can actually he seen by the operator, who extracts them with a pair of forceps, whereas in earlier years the operator worked in the dark.

The Postmaster (Air G. Coles) advises: The Secretary to the Pest Office lias made arrangements to broadeast the result of the football test. All Blacks v. England as early as possible on Sunday -111 1 .. to all exchanges. Ihe message is expected to reaeli Auckland at 7. a.m. from whence it will he transmitted to all exchanges that are open. All exchanges arc making the necessary arrangements. The result will be received at Hokitika at the earliest possible moment, which will be about 7.1.', a.in. Subscribers ringing a I a. in. will be advised. Ibe usual notice will be posted on the. notice board at the time the message is received and will at oiks' be displayed at the “Guardian” Office.

A striking example of the universal interest in the Test .Match was given in the County Court to-day (telegraphed the .Melbourne correspondent of the “Sydney .Morning Herald” on December lfftii). Shortly after the sitting of the Court began Judge Aloule leant forward and whispered a word to his associate. The associate left the Court and returned with a slip ol paper, which he handed up to Judge Abode. “Australia has won the toss, gentlemen,” said Judge Aloule, after he had perused the message. At ditlerent times during the day the associate retired, and returned with a slip of paper, which was handed up to the Bench. Judge Aloule was never selfish in the matter. “Let the gentlemen of the Bar see it,” was his usual direction, and it was passed along the barristers’ table. Judge Aloule played for Victoria against Lilywhite's team. One day. in the -Insolvency Court, he encountered a witness who had played in tirst-class cricket in those far-off days. The examination oi witness was interrupted while he and the learned Judge exchanged a few reminiscences.

Boiler Owners: Cut down the cost of that boiler by using “ Stopsknlo ” which removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. (luaranteeed harmless and noil-poisonous. AA rite for booklet. 11. I’. A!. Alanning and Co.. r, Bedford Dow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Tho ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Afild Yellow Label AVhiskv. They know (the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth. role distributors.— Advt. Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps. Spanish shawls, h.k.f’s, Peter-pan collars, travelling hampers and trunks, luncheon baskets, bathing dresses, rubber capes, rubber bathing caps, silk hose, gloves, men's ties, sox, shirts braces. All would he suitable gifts at. Schroder’s, who have the largest selection. —Advt. Ford Truck with chassis comprete, m good going order, £lls in Greymouth. Ford Touring car, good second hand, £9O. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt. Painting needs no protection when ■ liilirnml ” Paint is used. Successfully resists acids and hent. Covers double space of ordinary paints but labour cost of application just half. U. P. Al. Ahinning and Co., 5 Bedford Dow. Christchurch.—Advt Turner's beg to notify the general public that their stone limit has arrived. and that fresh consignments will arrive .'3 times a week. Advice—Order early. Bulk store opposite retail shop. —Advt. When ordering Fluid Alagnesia always specify Sharland’s —the finest on the market. Larger bottle —lower price.—Advt.