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Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1925, Page 2

In this issue the Medical Officer of Health orders the closing of all primary, secondary and private schools (including Sunday Schools) until the 1-1 til. February, and until further notice. Lady supporters of the Hokitika Bowling Club arc reminded of the meeting to be held in the pavilion to-night at 7 o’clock sharp to make arrangements in connection with the approaching tournament. A full attendance .i-i desired. A meeting of local bodies in the Westland District will ho held at the Town flail at noon on Wednesday to elect representatives to the Executive directing the West Coast provincial court at- the exhibition to he held at Dunedin in November next. It was interesting to note that two of the skips playing in the bowling match on Saturday afternoon bad met previously in similar circumstances of opposition some 32 years ago, playing on the football field as centre threequarters, one for the old Brunner Club and the other for Hokitika. The fate of SO.'K) old telephones in Auckland when the cut-over Irum the manual to the automatic exchange takes place next month is not giving the Telegraph Department any concern. The Chief Telegraph Engineer. Mr K. A. Shrimpton. staled that, the old instruments would he rapidly absorbed in the country. Telephone subscribers were increasing at the rate of 100 a month, so that Auckland’s contrihut.ons to the stock would not remain in store more than a year. The recent cut-over in Palmerston North had released hundreds of manual instruments, but they had all been absorbed for use in other places within three weeks.

Thp Rininnga picnic excursion t(i Hokitika on Saturday came in two trains and brought a load of upwards of 1,700 souls. a remarkably la roe visitation to the town. Cass Square was the headquarters and here the Borough hot water lieaters p/roved very vnlualile, there- being a plentiful supply of hot and cold water for ail who needed it. The Runanga Band was present and played a number of selections on the Square and in the town. There were the usual sports din-ini' the afternoon, while a good many went on to the racecourse where the motor sports were in progress, to the bowling green where an inter-club match took place, and generally through the town where the shop-keep-ers. especially to tea rooms, soft drinks and fruit shops had a very busy day. The excursion trains left just before and just after six o’clock, carrying homewards a large and satisfied assemblage.

The Auckland “Herald” publishes the following from Wellington: " Mr .Massey’s health is still such as to cause bis friends anxiety. Some improvement in his condition is reported, but under the most favourable circumstances it will be some time before be is able to undertake heavy duties again. This condition of affairs is giving rise to considerable speculation in the Reform Party as to who their next lender will lie, should one uniortuiuitelv be required. The Hon. \\ . Downie Stewart would, in the ordinary course of events, be the next Prime Minister on the Keform side, if bis health permitted. His great ability, bis long Parliamentary experience and bis unfailing tact are attributes that would make for bis success were be called upon to take additional responsibilities. Under the circumstances great interest attaches to bis proposed trip to America and to hopes of permanent and substantial improvement in hi health under treatment from medical experts. There is a strong rumour about that this trip was suggested Hr Mr Stewart by certain members of the Party, who are very anxious over the uncertainties of the present position. In anv ease the whole Dominion Mill be united in the tervent wish that .W Massey may soon be restored to bis usual health and that Mr Stewart Mill return to New Zealand a much stronger man than he leaves it.”

Ham that joint with “ Hewson's ” Invincible Jointing Cement which permanently stops leaking pipe joints, flanges, etc., and successfully withstands ammonia, steam, or water. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. No bad after-effects xvitli Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

Radiator Leaks quickly and permanently stopped with “ Radorene.” Only few minutes operation and no clogging or circulation or damage to engine. Two sites, 3s 9d and 10s 6d post paid. R. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. In Shnrlnnd’s Fluid Magnesia you always get highest strength, p'lffst quality 51 ntj test value,—Advt.,

Mr C. CcdeniUm notifies that he has purchased the business oT Mr .1. V. Hall, Revell St. south., and asks for a continuation of support, guaranteeing reasonable prices.

The local racecourse is mow closed to all training operations icxeept with the permission of the caretaker, while the racing and trotting tracks are being put in order for the autumn meeting of the Westland Racing Club.

Henry Kearns, Jolly Street, announces that lie has commenced business as a general currier and‘by Strict attention to business hopes to secure a lair share of public patronage. The New Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the iololwing prices are being offered 22nd January 19251 Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs, 421bs under 12;;d. J.'jlhs over I2jd, second quality lambs, lljj-d.

The Hokitika Swimming Club’s annual meeting takes place in the Town Hall at 7.30 o'clock to-night. The nominations for next Wednesday night’s carnival also close this evening with the secretary—Mr A. 11. I,awn.—Advt.

It will lie interesting to Freemasons to know that the new Governor-Gen-eral of the Dominion, General Sir Charles Fergussoii, Hart., of Kilkerran, is a member of Lodge Fergussoii St. James, No. 50!!, Dailly, Scotland. Tie has only recently become a member of the Craft. His Lodge is called after his father, the late Sir James Fergus-

After a very fine spell of glorious sunshine, the threatening clouds let down a shower on Saturday afternoon about two o’clock. It then cleared again till about 5 o’clock when a steady rain began to fall and it continued through the night increasing in quantity. The rain continued throughout yesterday morning hut in the afternoon there were only light showers. The rain was very welcome after the dry spell and will do an immense amount of good. It was unfortunate that the rain came about ail hour before the ltunanga picnic excursion left the town, as it caused a hurried rush to the train somewhat earlier than was necessary and made the homeward journey a damp one.

The sad news was received in town to-day of the death at Auckland this morning of Mrs Knight, wife of Mr Howard Knight, of Auckland. The deceased, who was the oldest daughter Ednai of Mr and Mrs SV. E. Perry of Weld Street. Hokitika, was a native of Hokitika and 27 years of age. She was of a bright lovable nature and a notable musician and singer. She married some four years ago, and lias been residing in Auckland since, hour davs ago she gave birth to a daughter, and was reported to he doing well, hut complications of a serious nature developed on Saturday afternoon, and in spite of every attention she passed away. The deepest sympathy will be extended to the bereaved husband and to the parents and relatives in the sad loss tliev have sustained.

Detectives at Christchurch on Thursday discovered the subterranean retreat of Thomas Henry Moody, occupied liv him during the greater part- of his stolen week of liberty from gaol. Moody broke from Paparua gaol, late in December, and was captured a week later at Marshlands. His retreat was in a hedge bordering on Hills Hoad. Tile hedge, fifteen feet high, served as an excellent harrier to outside curiosity ; and on the inside there was nothing but a small hole about two feet in diameter. On crawling into Die opening the police lound many things. Beneath the hedge there was a pit. some four or five feet in depth. It was in this dugout that the gaol-break-er snout most of his nights during his week of liberty. Tile lii.gli hedge afforded excellent shelter from the cold night air—it was a tramp’s paradise. A bed had been made of leaves and sacks. There was no food in the “ house.” Imt a little distance from the sleeping chamber was the wnrd-i-clie. Here the delectivs found a new Mile suit. which. lilll'oi I mialcly was covered with cobwebs. In one of the pockets were two bank-books which, on examination, did not reveal the name of Thomas Henry Moody. I lie police stiite that the recovered articles are those which disappeared from a St. Albans home during the week when the prisoner was at large.

Value giving “ Clean-up ” sale, starts lull speed ahead at MeGruev’s Friday morning, January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Final clearance of all summer goods. Prices, were never lower. M underfill corset values 3s lid and 5s lid, size 22 to 30. Time now to huv MeGruers and C'o., Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

All fashionable geoils in frocks, model hats and piece goods are now being slaughtered regardless of cost—at Schroder and Co’s sale, which started on Tuesday. An early inspection will he appreciated.—Advt.