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Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1925, Page 2

The Kumara Football Club’s annual plain and fancy dress ball takes place to-night.

Messrs Pammcnt and Uergamini have a car leaving to-night at 7.30 o’clock for the Kumara ball, intending patrons ring up at once.—Advt.

The Westland County Council notifies that the Hokitika railway bridge will be closed on Sunday, 12th July, from 8 a.in. to noon.

A short but sharp earth tremor was felt in Christchurch and in Lyttelton at 0.30 on Tuesday evening. At the port, a dull, rumbling noise was heard. Enquiries at the Magnetic Observatory -showed that the origin of the earthquake was some distance from Christchurch.

The funeral of the late Mrs If. Hulling took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended, the momtors of the Druids Lodge being present in force. The Rev. J. Perkins conducted the service at All Saints Church and the graveside, on which were placed a number of floral tributes. •

The usual weekly Ii.S.A. euchre tournament took place in the Soldiers’ Hall when about seventy persons took part. The prizewinners were- All's F. (ironfsky (quill). Airs C. Schroder (bath mat), Air J. Mclntyre (shirt and socks). Air Aliller (military brushes). The winners at the lucky table were Airs Dyer, Aliss Alorgnn. .Messrs .T. Breeze and R. Elliot (jazz garters). Supper was then served and a very pleasant evening concluded.

Speaking in the Supreme Court at Blenheim on Wednesday, whilst hearing mortgage extension applications his Honor Air Justice Husking made t!ie comment that while the rate of interest in connection with mortgages in the North island was generally GJ per cent it was only (J per cent in the South Island. His Honour remarked that lie had noted particularly that the prevailing rate of interest in Hawke's Bay was Gl per cent.

Those who desire to appear in laiiey costume at the coming fancy dress ball, should visit McKay’s. ’1 hey have just (qieiied an assortment of ladies’ gents’ and ebildren’s fffiiev costumes, made from Dennison’s ( rope paper. Something new and worthy of inspection. AleKav and Sou. Hokitika. Advt.

The Health Department lias drawn the attention of bakers to I lie fact that some of them do not seem to understand the principle of liegulatimi 2 (5). Fndor this regulation the inspector, as bakers are aware, weighs as a rule a number of loaves, and- providing that any one loaf is not to be more than 5 per emit, under weight and that the correct weight, is distributed over the whole of the loaves weighed, no action will he taken. The point to which we desire to draw attention is I lie fact that any single loaf must not lie more Ilian a", under-weight. In a recent ease a. reputed ‘Jib. loaf was -In/, nude.’ weight. fbe position, therefore, remarks the "N.Z. Baker and (inner" was that irrespective of wlmt any other leaves might weigh, (lie said baker was forthwith liable fur action tor having a loaf deemed to be under weight.

The usual fortnightly meeting of West-land Lodge No HIT l .A.O.D. was held in the Town Hall last evening, a good attendance of members being presided over by A. I). liro. Bone. A votes of condolence was passed to a Brother in 1 1 is recent bereavement. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, outward cor-re-ponclence read and approved and inward read and received, including complimentary Ball tiekts from BlackBall Druids Lodge No 59, and results of Art. Fiiion. The Bards reported on sick members, and sick pay to the amount, of £G IDs was passed for payment. Accounts to the amount of £-t 10s were passed for payment. Three new members were proposed, and one candidate was initiated into the rites of Drttidism by A. I). Bro. Bone assisted by bis officers, in a most impressive manner. Five new members were bnllotted for and proved successful, this being all the business the Lodge then closed in harmony.

It is reported l>v a New Zealander at present abroad that quite large quantities of Xcw Zealand cheese are at the present time being exported from London to Canadian importers. To send cheese to Canada, of course, is something like sending coal to New castle, and the New Zealander’s curiosity was aroused. He found out, after some questioning, that the New Zealand cheese, after reaching Canada undergoes some treatment, and is sent Lack'to Britain in little six-inch cubes attractively packed and labelled “Kraft Cheese.” The manufacturers of this particular brand of cheese possibly a variety of the “cream cheese” now so popular for luncheon in this country -have discovered that New Zealand cheese is better suited to their purposes than the Canadian product, hence the preregrinations of New Zealand cheese to and fro across the Atlantic.

.Messrs McMahon and Lee report having held their usual sale fixture at liiaugalma Junction Yards last Monday. The yarding comprised 16 head of very prime cows and heifers from Kokatahi. 7-2} year old store bullocks and 22 springing cows and heifers. 178 fat sheep and 34 owes in lamh. The attendance of buyers was rather hotter than the precious sale and competition for fat cattle was again weak, the cattle from Kokatahi district not reaching the vendor’s reserve at auction but they were afterwards disposed of privately. Fat sheep were again in good demand and the "hole yarding of both sheep and cattle were disposed of. The following sales were made: —l6 prime cows and heifers at CTO: 7-2} year old store steers at £4; 19 springing cows and heifers at

£5 Vs Gil, 2 at- £o. 1 at £4; 72 fat "'others at 425: 169 oaves at 345; 34 owes in lamh at 28s. The amljassaitors of t raiti rfor Bells' Mild Yellow Lnhei Whisk v. They know the goods. “Boll’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. T.td.. Greymouth, sole distributors.—Advt. Specials for Men and Boys’ at Addison's 'Winter Sale. Men’s Felts from 11s Gd. Denims from (is fid. Shirts from Is 6d. Socks from Is 3d. Bovs’ pyjamas 6s a pair. Roys’ shorts from os.—Advt. Acts like a charm! That’s what thousands say of “NAZOL”—the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds.—Advt Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For coughs and colds, never fails.

Save on blankets, flannels, flannelette. sheetings, coloured crepes, dress goods, carpets and linoleums. All goods at special reduced price at Schroder’s for spot cash only.—Advt. Factory Owners: A good servant is worth its weight in gold and “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is proving a servant unexcelled to many factory owners. Get our low quotes. R. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

The Ist. Hokitika troop of Boy Scouts me requested to meet at. All Saints’ Vicarage to-night at 7 o’clock.

Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish, Sunday, July 12th: Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Kokatahi 10 a.in.

'fhe last five months’ trading shows a satisfactory balance in favour of tlie Dominion, the excess of exports over imports being close to 1)14,003,000. Analysis of the Government statistics, however, show that this credit is largely at the expense of the United Kingdom which purchases the bulk of the Dominion’s output, where as only 50 per cent, approximately, of our imports come from file Old Country.

AVhitebait netting used in set-nets must be extra strong to stand the strain and rough usage. .McKay’s have just shown us a line of netting made to the order of a Hokitika fisherman, for this purpose. We advise those who use set nets to call, or write to AleKey’s for a sample of this netting. The width is 80 inches and the price os a yard. Other whitebait netting 80in. wide 2s Gd and 2s lid per yard. W. AlcKay and Sou. Hokitika.—Advt. The Alinister of .Marine (t lie Hon 0. J. Anderson) was asked in the House on Wednesday whether it was intended to make a survey of the ferry steamer Alarnroa. The .Minister replied that ho had made inquiries into yesterday’s mishap. and had been advised that the feed pipe to the crank pin became blocked with the result that the soft metal bearings, ran out. The machinery had to be stopped in order that a spark set of bearings might be tilted. An accident of the kind was likely to occur at any time to any class of machinery. Air Anderson added that the Alararoa was surveyed as late as Aiav last.

According to reports from Cromwell, excellent progress is being made witn the construction of the Kawarati dam. With the lirst new pier to protect the northern bank, some trouble was. experienced in obtaining a solid foundation, and caused the management, some anxiety. However, the solid reel was not. only struck, but rising at the foot towards the shore, lent itself admirably for the special purpose. Once the bottom was struck, rapid progress was made, and the hig column now towers high above the water. A start has boon made with the second pier, but (he succeeding (tiers will he straight sailing. It is reported that 83 men are engaged on the work, under the personal supervision of Air 11. J. ]' (, s who is now continually on the site. Everything is reported to lie going on satisfactorily. All the imported material for the piers has' now been landed. and the last of it will he otl the site in the course of a tew days.

The death of Airs Jane Weaver, wife of Air William AVeaver. of Alarsden Hoad, Grevmouth, took place suildeuh- at 10.-TD o’clock last night. Deceased had retired to rest scarcely a couple of hours previously apparently in her usual health. A native of Cumberland. England, tlie late Airs Weaver was 70 years of age, and had resided for over half a century in Greymoiilli, rearing a large family, several of whom are well-known residents of the district. Besides a husband, she leaves rour sous and six daughters, the sons lteing John (Hinkctown). George (Alarsden Hoad), Auhrev (Greymoutb “Evening Star" stall), and John ( Hoxbornugli, Otago), while the daughters are Alcsdames Lutz (Adelaide). Aloss (St. Albans. Christchurch). B. 'late (Orevmotilb). Phillips (Westport) Brooks (Springtoii. Canterbury) and Hunkey (Nelson). Mrs Weaver was one of the* tirs'l. residents of Alarsden Hoad. and was highly esteemed by all who know her.

The Hreymoutli polite have learned through the. Finger Print Department that the young man, John AFLean, who was charged at the Magistrate's Court last week with unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl fourteen years of age at Heefton, on June 15 last, is a “wanted" man. It will be remembered that Al'Loati pleaded guilty to the charge and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. During the hearing of evidence the facts were revealed that there was an “understanding'’ between accused and the girl, and that marriage had been proposed. The Greytnouth police have now learned that- AFLean is a very much married man. with several aliases and that he is wanted by ihe Auckland police for failing to comply vvitli a maintenance order made against him in the northern city in 1923 in respect to his wife and children. AFLean writ be formally charged with the latter offence at the Grcynioutli Magistrate's Couth, and will in all probability be remanded to Auckland.

Wonder prices in men’s wear at McGruer’s Hugo 'Vinter Sale. Men’s Woven Stripe Neglige Shirts, 14 to 17, were 7s lid, now As lid. Men’s Dark Grey Hard wear Trousers and Overalls, now 8s lid a pair. Men’s Genuine Rainier Nap Trousers and Overalls, now 10s (id a pair. Boys’ Palmer Nap Trousers, sizes 2 to (i, now os lid; 7 to 12. now 6s lid a pair. Only at MoGruor’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Men’s trousers 9s fid, 12s Gd, 19s fid each, dungaree trousers 9s (id, 7s -Id, l()s (id each. Boys’ suits Ss fid, los (id, 23s fid each. Men’s collars, white linen, Bd, 9d, lOd, Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the lingo bargains offering at Schroder’s Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Sale S|>eoinls for cash at Addisons:Ladies’ Knitted Costumes from 32s fid, Woollen dumpers and Cardigans from 7s fid. Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery at half-price.—Advt.