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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1925, Page 2

'Pile new llig River seturns for February are :—Crushed 181) tons quart/ for -jolioz. lOdwl. melted gold; cyanide, 51);) tons sand treated for 330 z. bullion : total estimated value, .t 11)00- No crushing was done during January owing to shortage of water.

The euchre and dance, which was held at St .Mary’s Club Rooms on .Monday evening, was well attended,

about 100 players competing for the valuable prizes offered. 'I lie first I. files’ prize was won by .Mrs Brocklehurst and the second by .Miss Smut, horn ;()tii"o. The first gent’s prise was won by Mr C. Ross, and the second by Mr A. Dowling (junr.) -Mr h. Gnodfcllnw supplied the music lor the dance, which was largely attended, and under the direction ol .Mr Jack .McMahon as M.C.. was kept up until a late hour.

The Diesel oil engine plant lor

supplementary power purposes in connection with the Kanieri Electric Power Coy., is now arriving, and it is expected will he installed * inside o! live week. . The foundations are being put down in concrete for the large engines which are now landing at Greymmith. The new installation should secure a steadier lighting and power .service for the town. An advance supply of oil has arrived, and the large container has been prepared and will he placed in position shortly. It will hold a. reserve supply of about .‘I,OOO gallons of oil.

East evening a deputation Iroin the West land Lan Society consist in;; -d Mi-sis I 'ark. Pilkington. Murdoch and Elen:!;, and supported by Hon. If. L. Michel M.L.C., waited on the Minister of Justice (Sir Jas Parr) regarding the -suggested closing of the Supreme Court of Westland at Hokitika. Messrs Park and Murdoch stressed the position, which was supported by Hon. Michel. Sir James in reply said that a report had been asked for from the Rt. Hon. the Chief Justice- on the matter, and remarks had been invited from Judges who had held sessions here. At the moment the Minister could not recall the exact nature of the replies, hut he would look further into the matter in the light of what had been said, and would give every consideration to the request, recognising the Court and all necessary requirements were already established here.

The Ministerial party had a very pleasant holiday jaunt into South M-.'xt-land. All the party returned in raptures "ith the scenic attractions enjoyed en route. A very pleasant time too was spent on the ice. On his return Sir James Parr expressed the opinion that the visitors to the beautiful wonderland in the south instead of numbering hundreds should total thousands per annum. "When coming north yesterday the party stopped at Matainui and met the Wataroa School Committee. The Minister was improved with the value of the school work done there, and at the public meeting here last night. Mr Tate praised the general work of the master in charge, particularly in regard to bis personal interest in his charges. The wants of the School Committee are to he met as far ns possible. At Harihari the vexed question of a new school was brought up. Various proposals were discussed, hut eventually in view of the growth of the district, the new school was promised. For that purpose the purchase of five acres of land on the opposite, site to the present school will lie sanctioned, and the new building will he erected there. The La. Fontaine school is to he retained in its present position. The Minister s replies gave great satisfaction. Air O’Brien ALP., introduced tlie deputations and supported tho claims.

Power in Gears when “'Cook’s'’ Lubricant used. Not only lubricates but protects the gears. Gives greater mileage. Will not leak, and unaffected by temperature changes. Booklet iroin R. P. M. M aiming and Co, 5 Redlord Row, Christchurch.

A line of 60 distinctive art silk jumpers, just landed from home at unprecedented price reductions. plain, white and colours in a variety of shapes. Wonderful value at 8s 4d, 12s 6d, tu 19s lid at McKay’s Great Sale.—A<M.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and maroeain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

NAZOL which is being widely used as a safeguar dagainst infantile paralysis is obtainable at Is 6d at all chemists. —Advt. _ . NAZOL won’t cure Infantile tniausis, but mixed with olive oil and applied inside the nose and throat it prevents infection. —Advt.