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Hokitika Guardian, 30 March 1925, Page 2

Dr Telford remains in his position ns district health officer for Canterbury, as lie immediately followed bis resignation with a request that it should be withdrawn. The Public Health Department agreed to this course.

The Hon Sir .lames Purr. Minister of Justice, questioned regarding rumoured changes in the .Magisterial service, particularly at lOhristchurch, stated that the rumours were* without Inundation. No changes were being made at present.

Dr Her tor. of Wellington, who has had textonsive experience in bacteriological work, Inis been appointed by tin- Government, to co-operate with Dr Horens in bacteriological investigation of infantile paralysis and other diseases at the Otago Medical School laboratory: Dr Hector will take up his duties within a I'ortnighi.

Subscribers to the local 'I ele] hone Exchange anxious to see the coiitim oils telephone established here should ring the Town Clerk's office, and the petition iit respet t to the matter will he sent along for signature. It b hoped to have the list completed Hi: week.

W. 11. Stopl'ortfi has just received from John 11. Stetson and (<>., a complete stock of “ The famous Stetson iiats ” in the latest shapes and shades, i inspection in cited.- Adv t.

The campaign for the destruction ol rats which is being carried out by the Wanganui civic officials has revealed several interesting tacts (says the Wanganui “llerald'G. One is that the right sort of bait for the traps is necessary. and although aniseed gives good results, it has been proved that the deadliest line for rats is lislt eyes. It is said that the eyes of a dead sclinapper or groper never tail as a bait.

During the hearing of a prosecution of a farmer for failure to destroy railhits (reports an exchange), the Magistrate at Christchurch, Mr Wyvern Milson, who was not favourably impressed with the defendant's evidence, exclaimed : “Well. I'm going tip to see il there arc any rabbits, and if there arc you'll get it hot anil strong.” lie went and upon his return lined the larmer 620 mul costs, remarking that his statements in the witness box were an attempt to hoodwink him.

A sensation was caused at a circus in Eltharn oil Thursday liigiit when a lioness mi ulo a hold hid for liberty. With it lion, she was in the ring in a cage. Having been out of training for three weeks both animals were unmanageable and became infuriated. The lioness jumped lroiii the floor to the net covering the cage foul, tvhero slit l gof her whole body through, and was just about to lea]) for the open when the trainer grabbed the lioness's tail. Ihe small crowd ,screamed and prepared to rush to the exits, hut the trainer, using all his might, pulled the beast hack into the cage. The lion and lioness were wild, and nearly attacked the trainer, who used his whip to advantage. The lion had previously caused a. sensation at Ilawera, whore it escaped, and was not recaptured till after the townspeople were given many thrills.

A meeting was held at the Soldiers' Hall on Saturday afternoon to organ ise a welcome home social to .1. Steel

the West Coast representative with the All Blacks. Mr 11. M. Coulson presided. The meeting took the project up enthusiastically. A committee was set on to include the ladies of the Hockey Club and Jlesdamcs Cmilsnn. Lawn, Rutland and Benjamin, with power to add to their number. Messrs Coulson, T.awn and L. .Michel were appointed an Executive, and Miss Phyllis Thorne and Mr L. Michel joint secretaries. It was resolved to hold the social on Friday evening next in the Soldiers’ Hall, and details in respect to same were discussed and agreed upon. Tickets will he on sale immediately, the. price of admission being 2s fid. ft is the intention of the Committee to make the social the event of the year. There was a very fine gathering here when the Coast representative was farowelled, and now that he has returned with honors thick upon him, t!n> welcome home should eclipse the previous asemblage. The best music will bo secured, and the floor will he prepared specially. The ladies w i he responsible for a first-class supper.

Schroder and Co’s Croat Stock-taking Sale is now finished. In thanking you very much for the liberal patronage, we now advise you, that we have opened our first shipment of new autumn millinery, velveteens in plain colors, embossed and printed effects.—Advt.

A misunderstanding of the spoken word leads at times to amusing results (writes the Akaroa correspondent of the Christchurch “Press.”) There was a case in point the other day. Outward passengers from town by one of t lie service cars noted that the driver made a detour to call at a certain florist’s in the city, whence he presently came forth bearing a bunch of splendid asters. These were placed carefully on the seat beside him, and left there lying in state until the car was passing tlirough Little River, it nulled up at a certain place, where a Maori was waiting in evident anticipation of good things to come. The driver handed out the flowers. There was a gasp, a muttered exclamation, and then: “Flowers! By to korry! Me no said ‘flowers’! Me said “Flounders’!” And the laugh was on the driver.

Engineers: “ Hewson’s ” Invincible Jointing Cement permanently eliminates leaks in steam pipes. Absolutely reliable for steam, super heat, ammonia, suction, gas, motor work, oil, hot anil cold water joints. R. P. M. Manning and Co. o Bodford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. Why go without a Cardigan—now that the days are getting colder—when von can get one for 10s 6d at Patersons.—Advt.

The Hockey Club ball announced for Wednesday has been postponed until a later date.

Newmans’ Motors 'Ltd., will /run ears to the Bachelor’s ball at Kokatahi on Wednesday, leaving the garage at 7.30 p.m..

The Bachelors Ball at Kokatahi Public Hall on Wednesday evening promises to be a specially good gathering. .Messrs Lawn and Gibbons will provide the music, supper will be provided and admission is free. A large assemblage is expected.

The aquarium at the Dunedin Exhibition will he a beautiful and comprehensive exhibit if the plans in hand are carried out. It is intended that the aquarium will become a permanent possession of Dunedin city when the Exhibition is over.

Direct from the best English and Colonial manufacturers, a large and varied stock of men's and youths’ tweed overcoats. Prices from. 50s to 1-l Os. \\ . 11. Stopforth’s. Revel! Street, Hokitika. —Advt.

The sale of produce in connection with the Methodist Harvest Thanksgiving services will he hold this (Monday) evening in the schoolroom at the hack of the Church. There is a large variety of articles including preserves and honey. There is also plain and fancy sewing for sale and home made sweets will he procurable. -Advt,

The death took place yesterday morn ing of Mary, the ten-year-old daughter of Mrs Kavauagli of Sewell Street, alter an illness extending over three weeks. The chillis’ illness was at first suspected to he infantile paralysis, hut later proved to he spinal meningitis, though pneumonia claimed the victim at the finish. Very deep sympathy is expressed for the bereaved mother and relatives who have had more than their share of trouble of late. The funeral took place this afternoon.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., draw attention to their sale of lat and store cattle and sheep at the Kokatahi Saleyards on Wednesday next, when a large yarding will he- submitted to competition. Included ill the yarding will he a special entry from Mi* John Dimmick. who lia.s leased his farm, consisting of a niie line of fat cattle also a splendid line of well conditioned steers irom IB mouths to 2 years old. There is also it good entry of grown bullocks, young stock and fat sheep, also some very good lines of breeding ewes.

Velveteens. —Our range of velveteens this vein- is more extensive than ever, 35 inch black, brown, grey, flame, blue and rose. In 32-inch, blue, plum, moss, grey, mole. wine, brown and black at 3s. -Is 6(1, Os lid.—Addisons.—Advt.

Is—Sale—ls at .McGruer’s for two days only, Friday and Saturday, March 28th. and "(Hit. SHOD articles worth from Is 6d to 60s, now one price Is each. It will pay you to beg, borrow or find money to visit this great bargain rlcaran e. Doors open at 0.30 o'clock. Get down early.— McGruer’s Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

Ladies, call and see the world famous superior darner Darns sox, etc., with a machine. Patersons will explain.— Advt.

I toiler Owners: Clean with “ Stopskale.” Will cut out all oil, grease and scale from your boilers and keep them out, preventing pitting, corrosion and galvanic action. Booklet from R. P. M. Manning and Co. o Bedford How, Christchurch. —Advt,