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Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1925, Page 2

Nominations close at noon to-morrow for the vara.nev in the A\ cstbiml C ounty Council. The Hokitika Gorge i.s proving a very popular holiday resort, for picnic parties this season. There is the opportunity to motor through the Kokatahi-Koite-rangi districts, and the farming stockare looking very well just now. Tt is a general remark however with visitors that tlm holdings appear to l.c rather huge, as in many places rushes, gor.se anil blackberry are allowed to take charge materially reducing, the •iron for feed. There is some evidence of tilling, but the area cropped is not very extensive. Tim West-port “News” says:- The completion of the Otira railway has proved a windfall to Central Otago fruit growers, u|m never expected to despa tell. as they are doing, thousands of cases of fruit to the Coast. lheit fruit being ripe earlier than Nelson’s has enabled them to catch the early market. The Editor of the Auckland “Herald” and his co-alarmists and pessimists, who could see nothing but long deficits, from the Otira railway, would have a fit if they saw the development in trade taking place as the result of this through connection.

A mild sensation "ns caused when it became known that Mr George BiggWitber had died at Fagamaln, Savail (says the Samoa correspondent of the ‘•New Zealand Herald”). Mr M'Carthy. Crown solicitor, and Mr F. 1). Baxter, solicitor, of Apia, were in Faganialo at the time for the purpose ol making an inquiry and report on administration business, and an inquest was held before Mr M’Carthy as coroner. The finding of the coroner was that death was due to a rifle shot, self-inflicted, while 'deceased was temporarily of unsound mind. The funeral was held the same dav in the presence of a number of officials, traders and natives, the interment taking plate at the cemetery at Fagama.lo. Mr lligg-A) it-hcr. who was Resident Commissioner at Savaii, was well liked hv all who knew him. and he had done valuable work for the Administration for quite a number of years. He was a man of marked literary talent, and graduated from tuc Otago University with distinction. Much sympathy has been expressed for his: relatives.

Major J- G. Sandle, Palmerston North, and formerly stationed at Lyttelton in charge of the Koval New Zealand Artillery Detachment, has written the following letter to General Andrew. Whilst at Lyttelton Major Sandle formed the first Boy Scout troop at the Port, and Darker (of All Black fame was one of his seouti.. “Dear General.—lt has cceiired to me, as an afterthought, that the present-day Scouts may he interested to learn that James Hislop Parker, one of the best players in the New Zealand representative football team now touring England, was also one of the original Scouts. He joined my old troop at its inception and was a tower of strength as a sergeant (we had sergeants in those days). He obeyed orders intelligently and without question, and yet could impose his personality on those under him. His moral fibre was without blemish, and it "as maitellous how the hoys, especially the little ones, responded to his wholesome influence and good example. Parker also represented New Zealand as a member of a Scout troop of 10 sent to an Australian jamboree in 1913.”

An economy hint—insist on getting Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Fresher than the imported.—Advt. Special reductions on carpets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster 9 x 7Bin £6 10s; Axminster squares 9x9 CIC 10s, 9 x lO.Gin £lB 10s, 10.fi x 12 £2l; Wilton squares 10.6 x 9 £22 10s; vest 1 bule carpet, Aminster ",fi x 3 955; Milton vestibule carpet- 10.6 x 1.6 £3 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.0 x 4.6 £9 10s; WO to n hall carpet 7.6 x 4.6 £< 11s fid; carpet runners 2s fid, <s Cd, 9s Cd upwards. Endless variety in hearth rugs, from los fid, also sofa squares in velvet pile, Axminster and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. firm. Ho not miss calling m at Schroder's shop early.—Advt. Now arrived, a. large consignment of choice apricots.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd.. Wharf Street. Phone No 2. -^Advt.

The Sisters of Mercy insert ’a notice of thanks in this issue.

Mr G. T. Adamson and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Further entries from Canterbury for the Bowling tournament to hand include rinks from the Lyttelton, Heathcote, and Sydenham Clubs. Seven rinks ha ve now entered from Canterbury.

'The Inspector of Factories, who visited Hokitika last week, has notified the local hairdressers and tobacconists that they now come under the Shops and Offices Act regulations, which means that their premises will bo closed at •5.30 p.in. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, noon on Wednesdays and 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Wo understand these hours will operate in about a week’s time.

A very sudden death was reported this morning. It appears Mrs W. Ritiio of Koiternngi, was preparing to leave Mrs Hnlliday’s nursing home today, and retired to the lavatory. There a noise was heard, and on investigation Mrs Ritchie was found on the floor in a state of collapse. Dr. Baird was summoned at once, hut the lady had expired. It is believed there was some form of seizure resulting in a fatal fall. Mrs Bitchie is n daughter of Mrs Move ilia n of Kokatahi. She lias been married for some years, and at the outset resided at Bruce Bay where the Bitchie family is so well known. Two or three years ago. Mr Bftchie acquired a holding at Upper Koiternngi, where a comfortable home had been made. The death of ah active young woman such as Mrs Bitchie taking place so suddenly will cause a shock to the community. Deceased was 38 years of age and leaves a bereaved busband. a young family of five children a mother, five brothers and five sisters (Mrs Friend, of Hokitika, Mrs lingers, of Hamilton. Mrs Mcßae of Knikourn Alias Annie Movnihan of Sydney, and Miss Margaret Moynilian of Kokatahi). The news of the occurrence will be received with every feeling of regret all through the district, where the family i.s kiiown so well. An inquest is being held this evening.

Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, lints, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, li.k.f’s, Potor-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 be suitable gifts at Schroder’s, who have the largest selection. —A vt. A sure Mul pleasant Specific for removing worms is AVade’s Worm bigs. —Advt.

Radiator Leaks quickly and permanently stopped with “ Badorene.” Only few minutes operation and no clogging or circulation or damage to engine. Two sizes, 3s Od and 10s fid post paid. !’. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt.