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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1925, Page 2

The third test match commences at Adelaide on Friday next. The lion. W. .1. G-otldis, AI.T..C. who has lw'on editor and managing director of the “New Zealand Times ” for the past twelve years, lias resigned both positions cm at omit of illhealth. The “Lyttelton Times ” says the price of factory butter was reduced in ( hf'istchurch* yesterday by Id a lb. The new prices will he Is >d a lb wholesale and Is 7d retail. The reduction has been made in consequence of the decrease in prices on the liondon market. If further decreases occur iu London values here will he brought down accordingly.

During the week ended at noon on Monday, forty-two cases of infectious disease were notified in the 1 Cantor-hury-Westlaiid Health District. There was a large increase in the eases of scarlet fever, which totalled twentytwo, as against nine last week. The following are the detailsWestland : Diphtheria •'!, tuberculosis 2. Canter-bury-Scarlet lover 22, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis I. pneumonia 3. puerperal septicaemia

Decently in one of the up-country wool sheds says the (iishorne

“Times”) a Maori mother deposited her young offspring ill a half-filled bale in the iiress in order to enjoy to the ’fullest the “ smoko.” Unfortunately the infant was forgotten upon work being resumed, with the result that wool was piled in on it. One can imagine tin' surprise on all sides when lusty screams issued from the interior of the. hale just as it was about to he closed up. It was fortunate the child woke un in time, cthenvi.se it undoubtedly t-mlil have been pressed with the wo.d.

Yesterday afternoon a representative deputation of County ratepayers waited on Mr d. d. Mclntosh, inviting that gentleman to stand lor the vacancy in the Southern Hiding. Air Mclntosh is a large ratepayer in the County, and has taken always a close interest: in its progress. The matter was discussed and consent given. Air .Mclntosh having decided to stand, a. contest will now eventuate, and the poll will take place next Wednesday. Nominations closed to-day at lm-oa and all the papers were dispatched south by the afternoon train to Doss, where Air A\ . (Sunil, who will act ns substitute 'Returning Officer. will take the ballot papers through to Okuru.

A collision on Monday evening between a motor car and motor jigger on the railway line had all the elements of a possible serious accident. A large oar carrying seven persons was returning to Hokitika icom Stafford, while a jigger with men employed on the permanent way was proceeding north. The collision occurred at the Stafford road crosssilig near Air Kerch's resilience. Fortunately just before the impact the .huger was seen and the driver of tin' car was able to swerve sufficiently to avoid a head on collision. The car however failed to clear the jigger which si ruck the rear part ol the car. and received damage. Those on the jigger v 're thrown oil. hut. tori unatelv escaped with only a shaking. The- accident as it Dimed out proved a fortunate ••.scape. The death look place In-,! evening alter a lengthy illness of Mr Alexander Thomson of Awal.uiui and linatapu. The deceased was a native of Gloucester, Ivnp and. and 72 years ol age. He came to the Coast in the early days and lor many years was a well-known waggoner on the llokitikaKuinara road, driving the team ol .Messrs Keecli and Alai loy lor a long period. Later lie, took up sawmilling work at Awatunn, and Inter was at Duatapn. He was a popular figure and well-known throughout the Coast. He leaves a widow and family of ten, all grown it]). There are three daughters (Airs Kelly of Awatunn, Mrs \Y. Bone of llukitka, and Mrs I). Dowell of Hokitika) and seven sons (Hubert at Dotomana, dames in Urey Valiev, Dicluird at Hokitika, William at Gie.vrnoutli. Frank at Hokitika. Herbert in tile North island and George at Cubden). The sympathy of the community will he extended to the relatives iu their bereavement. The funeral takes place to-morrow.

An inquest was held yesterday alleriiuui] regarding the sudden death of .Mrs W. Pitchie at a nursing homo. The husband gave evidence as to identity, and the fact that lie had seen his wife on Sunday, expecting her home on Tuesday. Nurse Castle,how stated that Mrs Pitchie intended going home on Tuesday. The patient had quite :c----covcrcd, and was in excellent sp’-.t. About -I a.m. yesterday she heard a heavy noise caused by a fall, and going in the direction, of the sound, found Mrs Pitchie on the lloor apparently in a lit. The doctor was called bv telephone, and everything done, lnd the patient did not regain consciousness. ill'. Baird stated 1 the patient had been overtaken by a lit. and 101 l heavily on the lloor, causing a fracture of the skull from which death resulted. The cause of the lit probably rose from a fall Mrs Pitchie had some weeks ago at her home, and about, v.hioh s b < - had spoken to the nurse. A verdict was returned of accidental death in accordance with the medical testimony. Sympathy was expressed with Mr Pitchie. family and relatives l.v the Cormier (Mr T>. ,T. Evans) in the very sail and sudden bereavement experienced.

An economy hint—insist on getting Sharland’s Fluid -Magnesia. Fresher than the imported.—Advt. Special reductions on carpets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster & x 7.din ,L'6 ]Os; Axminster squares 9x 9LI 6 10s, 9 x lO.Oiti CIS 10s, 10.(5 x 12 £2.. ; Wilton squares 10. G x 9 £22 10s; vest’ hule carpet, Aminster 7.G x I) 95s ; A\ ilton vestibule carpet 10. G x 4.(5 £S 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.6 x 4.6 £9 10s: W’Hon hall carpet 7.6 x 4.6 £7 17s Gil: carpet runners 2s 6d. 7s fid, 9s fill 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 carp.vt and lino. firm. Do nut miss calling in at Schroder’s shop early.—Advt. Now arrived, a large consignment of choice apricots.—Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd., Wharf Street. Plume No 2. —Advt.

Machinery and Power Users: Onr graphite products save you friction, wear and tear. We supply Graph Grease. LuhricsMng Graphite. Waterproof Graphite Grease. Oil Pas. etc-. ]> p AU Manning and Co., ■> Bedlord Paw. Christchurch. —Advt. Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer front stomach troubles will find relief in Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Larger bottle—lower price. Advt.

The Westland County Council notifies that ten per cent will he added to all rates remaining unpaid after the 2lst inst, and the amount sued for without further notice.

A public meeting will he held in the K-oiterangi Hall on Friday 10th. January at 8 p.m. Business to discuss and make arrangements in connection with the new building. Ladies cordially invited.—Advt.

Millers, the noted house for value, Ilevel] Street, announce that- for one week only they are selling essential lines at special prices, some of which are given in their advertisement in another column. 'those who are out for a good night's enjoyment, come along to the Arahura Valley ITall on Wednesday, January 21st, and poiii the haymakers with their Harvest Dance.—Advt. In another column Addison's, drapers, Hamilton street, announce hat their great summer clearance sale commences to-morrow, when there will he great bargains in all departments.

A world’s record of 226 eggs in 226 days has been made l>y an Indian Runner duck, owned by Air S. H. Scott, of Avondale, and entered in the South Australian duck egg-laying competition at Croydon, Adelaide (states the Auckland '“Star”). The previous record was 220 eggs without a break, held by a Khaki Campbell duck in England and ail Indian Runner duck at Mount Albert. Auckland. Air Scott’s birds reached Adelaide only a tow days before the tost began. The three birds have created another world s record by laying 21 eggs weekly for eleven non seen live week's.

Advice was received in Queenstown on Friday night (reports the “Otago Daily Times ” correspondent-) that an amateur party consisting ol Messrs V . Crave <()am.uni). (L M. -Muir, K. C. Roberts. R. S. M. Sinclair and 11. W. Slater succeeded on January I in their attempt to climb Mount Christina. This formidable peak, which has been the .subject of two previous attempts l>v other parties, is the dominant mountain of the l ppor Tlollyiord district, through which passes the Queen stow n-Mil ford route discovered In- .Messrs Crave and Talbot some years ago. On December J 1 the tauw party made the first ascent of Mount l Park. This peak and Lake Thompson which was discovered during the first a scout of Students’ Peak in January, ]()0| were called after two well-known professors of the University of Otago. All the present party are ex-students of that seat of learning.

After the end of next month Government ci nt.rol ol wheat and wheat products will cease and there will then he a free market for these in New Zealand. One result of the free market will almost certainly he a rise in the price of Hour and consequently bread. The present wholesale price of Hour is L'lo 10s a ton. Although (here is nothing definite yet it is quite probable that the wholesale price of flour will he in the neighbourhood of .C2O a ton. To a large extent the pric :■ will he governed by the figure at which Australian Hour can he landed in this country. Last month flour for January shipment was offered to New Zealand at L'Dl Us a ton f.o.h. .Melbourne. At that time the actual price of flour for local consumption in Melbourne was !'U 12s fid a ton. If Hour was sold to New Zealand at CRI los a ton when the actual price was L'lds 12s fid the Government would have the (lower the impose the dumping duty and the Minister of Customs (the lion. \Y. Duwiiie Stewart) has warned merchants that (his duty will ho imposed. In addition there is the ordinary duty of .Cl! a ton, and freight and other charges. So even if Autsurlian Hour is sold to New Zealand at L'lJ Ins a foil it- will probably cost about £2O a ton in New Zealand.

Messrs Kortognst Bros, of Gibson Quay, the well-known aerated waters mamifael Mieis, hive seen rod a. special line in summer drinks. “Jnslinle (j |,'s just fruit t hat'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. Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps, Spanish shawls, h.k.f s. Peter-pau collars, travelling hampers ami trunks, luncheon baskets, bathing dresses, rubber capes, rubber bathing caps, silk hose, gloves, men s t.cs, sox, shirts braces. All would he suitable •gifts at Schroder’s, who have the largest selection. —A ■ vt. A sure and pleasant specific for removing worms is Wade s TTonn bigs. —Advt.