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Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1925, Page 2

Mr Justice McGregor will preside at the sitting of the Supreme Court here next- week. when there is a fail amount of civil business to dispose of. Ilig special show ol millinery, over 2(1(1 different models, rcady-10-wcars, felts, velours, etc., etc.. Thursday. Friday and Saturday at McKays. The Grey mouth Jockey Club Executive yesterday decided to reverse its previous decision as to the holding ol sports on the Omoto Itacccourse. Alter seeing a trial run. the Club has granted the Motor Club permission to hold its sports at the racecourse on .March 21st, as previously advertised. Reports from the Ear South show there has been a high flood in the Okuru district-. Turnbull road has been damaged considerably and the approach to Collyer’s Creek bridge has been washed out. Repairs will necessitate a new span to the bridge. I einporary repairs are Ix'ing effected to permit of traffic in I he meantime.

Addison’s Great Summer Sale ends Saturday 7th. Alarch. Special bargains in every department for the last lew days.- Addison’s.—Aon,. The State Forest Service has been gathering particulars and carrying out tests for some considerable tame past, with a view to determining the merits nf various types of spark arresters, and it i.s now announced that the service will insist upon the use of an “approved’’ spaTk -arrester or snai k-nulli-lier on all mill, tramway, and hush engines working in oil* nea)' .State forest-. This will include both the mill, engine, and haulers.

The death occurred at his residence Main Street. Reefton at an early hour on Saturday morning of Mr A. Barry. The deceased was a native of Alaryborough. Victoria, and was 17 years of age. He had followed the occupation of mining for many years in the Reefton district, as a result of which he contracted miner’s complaint, and had been incapacitated from same for the last four or live years. He is survived by a widow and a family of five children.

Hen. \Y. F. Massey, stated at Wellington Inst week that (luring tin? l-'eriod covering the twelve months c.f the financial year March .'list., 1921. and the eleven months of the rresent, financial year to February 2Sth., 1923, no less titan £13.071.132 has been authorised by the State Advances Hoard to 13.003 applicants, by way o! loans for all purposes. During the same period the a,mount actually paid over by the Department was C 10,770,149. to 11,232 borrowers. ‘T think,” said Air Massey, commenting on the figures, “ that Mew Zealand has done more to assist its citizens, in proportion to their numbers financially and otherwise, than any other country in the Empire.”

Mr J. 0. J. Malfro.v, Wellington, formerly of Christchurch, son of Mr C. M. Malfro.v, formerly of Hokitika, has been notified that he has gained the DD.M. degree, the examination for which was held in November of last year. Air Alalfroy, after leaving the AVaitaki Boys’ High School, began the study of law at Canterbury College, Christchurch, and continued at \ ictoria College. Wellington, where he gained his LB.II. degree last year. Air Alaifroy was the nominee of Victoria College for the Rhodes Scholarship last year, and is now on the stafl of AJessrs Bell. Gully, Afvers and O’Leary, 'Wellington.

The local water supply does not show much sign of improvement, hut this is rather the result of the force of circumstances. AY hen it was decided to procure a line of pipes for a temporary feed service at Kanieri Forks, the Borough authorities lost no time in ordering the plant. I’nfortunntely the pipes were not procurable in Christchurch, and the order had to go to Auckland. Then shipping difficulties cropped up. First there was delay through the state of the Onehunga bar, and the weather, and then finally hv the watersiders’ trouble. The pipes aie now on iho way. and should he heie soon. Fortunately there will not be a great deal of delay in placing them in position. Everything has Iven advanced in readiness for the work as far as possible, and as scon ns the material n here, the work will he carried out " irh the greatest expedition. Afeantime there is considerable difficulty in holding at least four feet of water in the reservoir for emergence purposes. It desired to retain that quantity as a minimum, and the best is 1 mug done i„ the meantime with the town service. With a little more forbearance on the part of the users it is honed shortly to overcome all the immediate difficulties with the water supply.

ihe new coats have arrived, a great isplnv at McKay’s.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., will sell 2d cases of dessert apples in the mart to-morrow at 2.30 pun.

Glasson’s ’Warehouse, 99 Lichfield street Christchurch, distribute as an insert their new bargain bulletin.

Tenders for repairs and additions to Koiterangi Hall, labor only, are invited in this issue, receivable up to 1 uesday, 17th. March. Specifications can he seen at the “Guardian” office.

The usual practice game was played ,ii Saturday afternoon on the Kiwling green, there being a air attendance of members. Afternoon ca was kindly provided by Mesdames [Bank and Stevenson.

A meeting to form a branch of the Legion of Frontiersmen and also a Rifle Club will he hold in Mclntosh’s Club Booms on Thursday next at 8 p.m. Ail interested are requested to attend.

The annual general meeting ol the Arahura Football Club will be held m Toker’s Hall, Arahura at 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 11th. All members and intending members are invited to attend.—J. Stafford, lion. Sec. —Advt.

Arch. Little of the Quality Boot Warehouse notifies his numerous customers that another shipment ol autumn boots and shoes have arrived. Black shoes and black patent, quite the newest in ladies’ lootwear. He specially recommends a lino of girl’s school boots, great value. Inspection invited but no obligation to buy.

A meeting of members of the Hokitika, Bawling Club and all lady supporters will he held in the pavilion 911 Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock shaip for the purpose of arranging for the annual gala day. A full -attendance is desired.—Ad vt.

An excellent example ol the produc iivity of Coper Kokatalii’s soil is to he seen on the farm of Mr T. Ecclesfield, the well-known settlor, where he has a sixteen acre plot down in turnips and grasses. The turnips have come away 111 a remarkably fine manner and are of an exceptionally even growth light tf.rough the paddock. Ihe aiea in question hail been well limed and the result is distinctly good, the area being the subject "1 general commendation by all wh.o have seen it. I lie (bid promises to present a record crop in the course of a month or two, when it will provide a splendid feeding aiea for the sheep prior to and during the lambing season. At the present time the turnips are bulbing, and the whole field looks ill perfect condition.

At a meeting ol the Grey District Racing Committee, the Egmont Racing Club wrote requesting a report on W. 11. Hand’s application for a jockey’s license. It was resolved to reply that the Committee saw 110 reason why he should not be licensed. The New Zealand Racing Conference wrote asking the Committee to inquire as to who was the owner of the horse Prince Charleroi. The Secretary’s reply to the letter clearing up the question of ownership was approved. The Conference also notified that the AVostport Jockey Club was exempt from hurdle races and also that N. McKemlry’s training license had been cancelled. The Conference requested information regarding the horse Flying Master. Ihe information was supplied. The programme of the Westland Racing Club for a meeting to he held on April 15, the stakes amounting to .12(570 was approved. The AVestlaml Racing Club also wrote asking the Committee’s support of their application to the Minister ol Internal Affairs for the loan of an extra permit.—lt was resolved to support the application. Reports from the Tukaka Racing Club and the Wataroa. Racing Club were read and approved.

The new quarters at the Mental Hospital institution to accommodate a number of patients are now well advanced. The building is a large one, and us soon as reiulv for use will he occupied. The old gaol quarters at present 111 temporary occupation will then fie diminished, ‘and a notable landmark which is something ol an eyesore in the ne.v surroundings on Sea View Hill, will then he demolished. The main ontrance to the reception quarters at the hospital, will he across the site of the present old gaol quarters, and tin* ground round about is to he ornamented and the whole appearance made quite attractive. A good deal of work of that nature is being done in advance. as far as i irciiinstiiuces will permit. and the effect is very pleasing to the eye. Lately an improved recreation ground iias been prepared lor the patients, where games in season are played". Just now cricket is . the vogue, and the game is played sei ious]v. There is an asphalt pitch laid, and some-of the players show pronounced style, Being former votaries of the game. A very animated scene is to be witnessed now when play _is in full swing, and the pastime gives much pleasure and entertainment to those engaged in the play as well as to the onlookers, who as spectators, are kept -interested in the active progress ol the nlay. Recreation <•? this nature must juivp a verv marked effect 011 the health of the patients from every point of view, and all concerned in instilutmji so pleasant- an order of events in the life of those detained at the institution, are worthy of having their kindly work greatly appreciated hv ihe public at large.

Engineers: “ Ilewson’s Invincible Jointing Cement permanently eliminates leaks in steam pipes. Absolutely reliable for steam, super heat, ammonia. suction, gas, motor work, oil. hot and cold water joints. R. P. M. Alanning and Co. •> Bodlord Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Special bargains 111 Alillinory till Saturday next, your choice of two dozen ready-tu-wears at 3s each.—Addisons.—Advt.

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