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Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1925, Page 2

The ravages of blight in potatoes and tomatoes have been exceptionally severe in Hawke’s Bay this summer. This applies particularly to Napier and Hastings, and the Heretaunga, Plains district. In Napier amateur gardeners wore greatly troubled by tbe blight, but in the country, '.particularly at Pakowhai, the same pest was the despair of agriculturists. After their experiences this summer, several J’akowba.i farmers say that never again will they endeavour to cultivate tomatoes.

A Wellington correspondent, states: —Applications for the registration of motor vehicles under the new Act are coming in very slowly, and if there is a rush at tbe end of the periixl allowed for registration, the officials may lie hampered in their work. At present apparently only about ten polecat. of the registrations have been made. Tbe law came into force on .January Ist., and there is now not a great deal of time left for registration if owners do not wish to risk a penalty. The Act provides n penalty not exceeding £2O for each day in which an unregistered .motor vehicle is in use.

Ail unusual sight was witnessed hy Mr W. M’Kay of Tinwald, at Eill’elton early on Tuesday morning, writes the Ashburton correspondent of the “ Lyttelton Times,” when an army of caterpillars, twelve feet wide and ot unknown length, marched across the road. A motor-car ran through the pests, crushing hundreds, but tbe spaces cleared by the tyres were soon filled no and the march continued. Much damage is reported to have been caused this vear by caterpillars, which are unusually numerous.

A Wellington correspondent states the Hon. W. Dnwnie Stewart. Minister of Customs, is not prepared to confirm the Dunedin report that he intends to visit Canada. However, lie savs lie contemplates a trip to America. Possibly larger allairs will require bis attention. If the proposed conference for the ratification ol the Geneva Protocol in London next March lakes place the probability is that Mr Stewart will be the Minister selected by the Prime Minister to represent New Zealand. 'I he whole position remains in doubt until there is a definite pronouncement regarding tbe proposed cosultation of representatives from all parts of tbe Empire.

Some TOO next-of-kin who have received photographs of headstones and coloured prints of cemeteries where their relatives lie buried in h ranee, will doubtless agree that the work, of ronroduction lias been most excellently done. Another 2000 photographs and prints are expected from St. Barnabas Hostels organisation during tbe lies* foiLnigbl. and these will be despatched to nexl-of-kin in New Zealand immediately. As there are 10.000 photographs Lo be taken altogether, including those in Gallipoli, it will piobably be two years before the next-of-kin receive their mementoes. In the meantime, a great many more people than those immediately interested, will probably see the TOO already sent out to the Dominion, and it will he readily admitted that the mementoes are surprisingly beaut il id.

An unusual sight was witnessed by a party on tbe large pleasure launch Norana while the emit was cruising outside Otago Heads on Saturday alternooii (says the “Otago Daily Times” ~ A\ him oil Long Beach, about half-way between Warrington and the Heads, the attention of the Noratia’s crew was drawn to a whale, which ■was diving and spouting at close quarters. 'l'lie whale was estimated to be fully 00 feet in length, and bad a very broad tail. At the same time as the whale was sighted the Norana was practically surrounded by large schools of porpoises. It was estimated that there were several hundred of these fish “snorting’’ within a range oi a quarter of a mile. The presence of the whale so close to the shore was probably due to the large quantities of whale feed now to ho seen floating oil the coast.

All fashionable goods in frocks, model lints and piece goods are now being .slaughtered regardless of , cost—al Schroder and Go’s sale, which starts on Tuesday. An early inspection will be appreciated. Advt.

Mr IV. A. Mansell, of the PosL and Telegraph Department, has just retired on superannuation. Prior to his departure from Wellington, lie was farewelled by the members in the inspectorial branch. '1 he Chief Inso'tor (Mr R. D. Kelly) said lie was serry Mr Mansell had decided to retire, as

he was doing good work as an inspector and was still full of energy, in i. xtending hearty good wishes lor tho leture Mr Kelly, on behalf of the stall, presented Mr Mansell with a handsome hall clock. In acknowledging the gift and the kindly remarks oi the Chief Inspector, the recipient sf.’.d he was sorry to part with such loyal friends as lie had in the service generally. particularly in the inspectorial branch. The Department iad Lam a good master and lie had endeavoured to be a faithful servant. Mr Mansell entered the service at ibrist-chun-fi, where lie was stationed until 1997. Since that time ho has occupied positions as postmaster at Ross, I «s----ion, Riverton and Lower Mutt. I -em the last mentioned place lie was appointed inspector. Mr Mansell Las decided to settle in (Mn-istcii nr;.-ij.

The “ eternal triangle ” was evidently responsible lor an incident fplite in the approved movie picture style, which took place in Queen Street mi a recent afternoon (says the Auckland “Star”). Down the street they tame —she, a young woman tastefully dressed in black; lie, a young man in the earlv twenties; and all the world was gay to them, lint suddenly Ila re was a rush b v another man. a short scuffle, am! a straight-left knocked the first-mentioned young man on the broad of his hack. Then the woman was hustled off the pavement by the assailant, 'who. when remonstrated with by a by-stnnder. curtly replied: “ She’s my wife,” and the hy-sta.ider sympathetically withdrew. The onng man picked himsell up trom the iootpath and came forward with a belligerent look, but spectators- interfered and advised him to quickly, and after a little hesitation he did so. lit the meantime the young woman niter etl a shop, and her husband when last seen was still waiting lor her to j re-appear.

Value giving “ Clean-up ’ sale, starts full speed ahead at McCruer’s Friday morning. January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Final clearance of all summer goods. Prices were never lower. Wonderful corset values 3s lid and os lid, size 23 to 30. Time now to buy Mcorners and Co., Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Painting needs no protection when ■■ Ribratid ” Paint is used. Successfully resists acids and heat. Covers double space of ordinary paints but labour cost of application just halt. R. P. AT. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt No more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm Figs.—Advt. Wo have just opened out a large consignment of new and fashionable Ladies' and Maids’ Underwear specially selected for our new season’s trade. These dainty garments are in new designs and in the best quality -of recognised fabrics, and all are marked at prices to sell quickly. McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Messrs McGruor’s (Westland Ltd.) distribute an inset with this issue.

The funeral of the late Airs M. Hanraliau took place this morning and was attended by a large number of friends. 'I lie Hev. Father Joyce conducted the services at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside, on which a number of floral tributes wore placed from sorrowing friends. '

It is reported that Air T. E. .Martin, of Wellington, from whom an opinion was sought recently by the Cohden Town Board as to its powers in dealing with Sunday sport, in particular football and cricket, on the Cohden Domain, has advised that the Domain Board, which was elected at a meeting of ratepayers, is the controlling body, :< d the Town Board has no jurisdiction over the areas vested in the former. be authority given is tbe Public Reserve Act. IPO3. Section 40.

The general calm of tbe Westland Land Board was somewhat disturbed yesterday afternoon for some time during the hearing of an application from Dillmans district. This was for tbe transfer of a quarter interest in a commonage area of ISO acres at present, bold by Alessrs A\ . Afilson. V> . Rove and W. Nola.ll. Tbe latter desired to transfer his interest to Mr James Murphy. and this desire was strenuously opposed by the other two of the party, who .stated they would have been prepared to give tbe price tbe interest bad been sold for. All four parties interested appeared in person before the Board, and though each liegan calmly the atmosphere soon became electrical, when tbe personal feelings of those interested were allowed to come to the surface, and contradictions and uncomplimentary references began to flow, ill the absence of tbe Commissioner of Crown. Lands, Air B. Ward presided, and it was due to bis tact and the firmness lie displayed in calling the several witnesses to order when they transgressed and prevented rbeing thrown bad; by the others, that the proceedings went to an orderly conclusion. The Board decided to give the parlies time to cool down and conic to an amicable settlement, and for this purpose adjourned consideration for a month, but this hardly met with the full approval of the parties, who for, fidy expressed their refusal, to work amicably with the other proposed partner, and it appeared quite likely when tbe four litigants let the room that considerable oil would be necessary to bring a calm to the swirling wafers of discontent.

Those who are out for a good aught’s enjoyment, come along to the Arahurn Valley Hall on Wednesday. January 21st,' and pom the haymakers with their Harvest Dance. —Advt.