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Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1925, Page 2

The “ CJuardinu ” will not he published on Friday next (Good Friday) or the following Monday (Faster Monday).

The Hanks will close on Thursday afternoon, and will not reopen until the following Wednesday morning.

It is notified that the meeting of the Westland Land Hoard set down for the 15 th inst., has been postponed until Wednesday, April 22nd.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following pric es arc being offered 2nd. April:-—Canter-bury woolly lambs: TO under 12',d: 37-42 lbs 11 id; 13 over lid. Second quality lambs llijd.

Advice received in Wellington stales the Minister of Customs, the Hon Downio Stewart, has reached New York mid is undergoing serum treatment for rheumatic trouble resulting from war service. The Minister has informed friends in New Zealand that he feels some benefit from the specialists’ methods.

.Members of the Howling Club and any visitors desiring to take part in the progressive pairs tournnnient on Good Friday arc' notified that they must he on the green at 0.4 5 a.in. sharp, when the draw will take place, play commencing at 10 o’clock.

A meeting of the West Coast Ladies’ Hockey Association was held at Greymouth on Monday evening, when there were delegates present from seven clubs. The following teams were entered in the two grades:—Senior: Croimdun, Reefton, Mawhera. Junior: Hokitika. Hluketown. Cobden. State Collieries. A Fixtures Committee, consisting of the president, secretary, am! .Miss Furness was appointed, and it was decided to open the season on April 18th.

Cases of infectious diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast. Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 20. a.s bil-lows:-—Canterbury: scarlet fever. .8; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 4; enteric fever. 2; puerperal septicaemia, 1; erysipelas 2; infantile paralysis, S: actiniomveosis. 1. West Coast: Enteric fever,' 1. Three deaths from infantile paralysis occurred in the Canterbury Health District.

The Kokatahi Gun Club is holding a clay bird match at Kokatahi on Good Friday. The principal event will he a sweepstake of 10 birds, nomination ss. Winner will receive gold medal, value £2 10s., presented by Mr C. Pfnhlert. Other sweeps to follow. Shooting to start at 1.30 p.m. sharp.— Advt.

First aid for coughs, cold, influenza, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,

Newman’s Motors Ltd., will have cars leaving the Garage at 9.30 a.in. on Easter Monday for the Kumnra races.

Messrs E. C. Toohey and ]. Brown and Co., notify their premises will bo ojieii on Saturday, closing from noon, and re-opening at ti p.m. Mr A. Parkkill notifies bis premises will lie closed for the Easter holidays from Thursday night until Tuesday morning. 'Pile annual' meeting of the Westland Sub-Union takes place to-night at 3 o’clock, when nominations of teams for the three grades of the competitions also close. Oil Saturday there will be a huge jumble sale of produce at St. Mary’s Club rooms, when a capital array will be on sale. A special lot of dressed poultry, hams, bacon, eggs and home cookery will be gathered from all parts of the district. Notices in reference to claims in tbo estates of the late Patrick Clare, of Hess, farmer, and of the late George Sutherland, of Boss, farmer, appear in this issue. Particulars to be forwarded to Mr A. R. El cock, solicitor, before 29th. April. Tile splendid nominations tor the Hokitika Cycling and Athletic Club’s Sports gathering on Cass Square on Saturday next, which appeared with the handicaps in yesterday’s issue should assure a very successful ering. Both the cycling and athletic events have promise of capital fields and there should be many interesting competitions so that patrons should have an enjoyable afternoon. The track and general arrangements are in good order and complete for the gathering. Gills’ and maids’ coats. We have just: received a further shipment of the above, quite the latest styles, sizes J(> 1o 12, our prices as usual are the fewest possible.—Addisons. —Aclvt. The final meeting of the West Coast Cricket Council of the season, held at sGre.vmout.il last evening, passed all accounts to be paid, the treasurer and Sccetary being empowered to deal with any further financial matters. It was decided that sis tbo Recreation Ground bad been affected by football play, tin match proposed for Good Friday lie abandoned. A letter of appreciation of bis services in the Westland district was ordered to be sent to Sergeant King (Hokitika). It was decided to have’ the Wingbam Cup presented at a f uns linn to lie organised by the United Club, Having completed forty-four years in tl:e Government service, Colonel J. J. Esson, Secretary to the Treasury. Pay-master-General. and Receiver-General, has retired on superannuation at bis own request. He has been succeeded by Mr R. E. Hayes, formerly assistant secretary to the Treasury. Colonel Esson has been offered and has accepted the position of financial adviser to the Treasury. The new secretary, Mr Robert E.' Hayes, is the administrative officer responsible, in 1911, for the inauguration ol the National Brovideut Fund. It was started by Sir Joseph Ward as a form of voluntary peiivon. with sick and maternity benefit, carrying a State subsidy. The Hokitika races are set clown for next Wednesday. The couise and appointments are in first class order, and patrons should have all enjoyable outing. The train time-table is a very convenient one, serving all parts of the Westland railway section. Visitors from Otira. Reel ton. Blackball, Stiito Mines, Greymoutb. Kumnra and Ross, can travel to and from Hokitika b\ train next Wednesday at excursion rates. Between Greymoutb and Jlokilika there will lie the usual special race tram in addition to the ordinary slower train. The excellent train arrangements should ensure n large inHtix of visitors.

.Millinery, hosiery, gloves. Our selection of the above is larger and more choice than ever before. Call and see for yourself. No obligation to buy but well worth inspection. Addisons —Advt.

I nlnrinat ion ha> been received ill Hokitika that at about 8 o’clock oil Friday night last a lire occurred in a private car shed owned by Mr A. It. Clarke, of Mauriceville, when a light motor-lolly was totally destroyed, and a heavy lurry, parked beside the shed, was damaged. A quantity ot lubricants and tools in the shed were also destroyed. The two trucks and the she were covered with 9800 insurance, hut it is estimated that the loss exceeds that amount by 9900. Mr Clarke who is the mail contractor and a carrier at Mauriceville is a brother-in-law of Mr C. J. Nightingale of the Hokitika “Guardian” Proprietary.

Further particulars of the fatality in the railway workshop., at Greyniouth, yesterday show the deceased. Bay mend R. Brickell was a relieving fireman and part of his duty was to oil the belt pulleys, and to replaie belts when they came off the pulleys. Yesterday morning. at about twelve o’clock, he went up to a planjcing near the roof to replace a belt. He was sitting on the plank, leaving his legs dangling loosc k - Iv. The practice when work of this description is being performed i.s t stop the engine. A fellow-worker James Keith, went to tell the driver to stop the engine. On hi.s way he happened to look around and discovered that the belting had come off the hottom pulley and become clear of the shaft. This caused the licit to coil at the. top, and the unfortunate young man’s legs were caught in the toil. He was whirled lound several times, and was then literally thrown into space, hitting the floor of the workshop with a thud. The plank that deceived had been sitting on was smashed. The unfortunate man sustained terrible injuries. .-\n arm and leg were broken, the base of the skull was fractured, and there were also injuries to other parts of the body, including a deep cut in the forehead.

Men’s Winter Apparel. For men who care our new styles and qualities in woollen goods will not he found wanting. Men's all wool underclothing, cardigans, pull-on cardigans, overcoats, etc., at prices to suit all pockets.—Addisons.—Advt.

New Autumn goods direct from Hie fashion centres of London and Paris and New York now on view. Call and sec the new Paris model millinery, woolen costumes and cardigans. McGruer’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greyniouth.— Advt.

Motorsts: Is the Radiator leaky? “ Radorene ” will quickly and permanently stop it. Just a lew minutes’ operation; no cloggingvof ear; no damage to engine, two sizes, 3s Oil and 10s Od. post paid. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Why go without a Cardigan—now that the days are getting colder-—when you can get one for 10s Od at Ratersons.—Advt.