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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1925, Page 2

A sum of about £SOOO is estimated as being required for financing the Canterbury Provincial Court at the Dunedin Exhibition, according to a statement made at a meeting of the Canterbury Provincial Committee by the chairman ( Mr W. Machin).

“This Act continues to prove useful,” says the Police Commissioner in his annual report when dealing with the Arms Act. “A considerable number of revolvers have been surrendered during the year by persons who realise that they are of no practical utility, and do not care to take the trouble to notify the change of address. In course of time it is hoped that this dangerous weapon "ill he praetiealy eliminated, as very few of them are now imported. Brought into existence in 1375, this, year the Ciiicn Steam Ship Company celebrates its fiftieth birthday. During the period it has achieved much that mav best he measured hv the growth ol its fleet. When a- start was made in 1875 there were five steamers, aggregating 2130 ions; there are now i 3 vessels of 253.983 tons, and during its life the company has owned 184 vessels.

Here is oii<» of two hundred laughs from the latest issue of that popular little weekly “Humour”; Father William: "Yes, I been away visiting my old ’aunts, and thev ain’t altered since 1 were a hoy.” Dolly: “They _ must: )w, remarkable old ladies. l'alhci William: "’Aunts of my childhood 1 mennt> not aunts wot 'nve uncles,” In its latest issue “Humour” inaugurates an interesting weekly joke compel lt ion.

The Merchant ile Gazette notifies the registration of the following company: -Imperial Timbers Limited, Ilogd. August l-lth. Office: Hokitika. Capital: C 18,0410 into shares of £K each. Subscribers: Christ church—F. .Stocks. F. E. Dale. W. J. Stacey. Leila I’ike, Cl. AY. Dale, CL A. Connnl : Hokitika—A. O. Dale each I share. Objects: To acquire and take over as a koine concern the business latelv onrHcl on at Kokatahi by the Kokntnhl Tiinh'l- Co.. T-td.. and to curry on l-.usi-liess. wholesale and retail, as tind-er merchants, sawmill proprietors. timber growers, and incidental.

A claim for damages that excited a good deal of interest during the recent Supreme Court session in Invercargill was an action brought by •lames William Ruddock against Duncan Sin.-km and eighteen others. Plaintiff claiinoc £st,'() damages on the grounds that defendants had procured his dismiss:' frun the Mataura Freezing Works, ..vluu-e he was engaged as a slaughterman. and that they had rendered it impossible for him t • obtain we ak as a slaughterman elsewhere. IDs Honor Mr Justice Sim iouml lor pljnutm itml assessed damages at Lot).

At. the Stratford .Magistrate’* Court on Monday when a man was charged with failing to report a motor accident and driving without a license. Mr A. AL M.owlem. S.M., said that Unlaw required an accident to he re|H)ito,| whether serious or not. Ihe duty was laid upon defendant to report, and it was not felt to any man to sa\ whether the accident was serious. II it was left to a man to report wlmt ho thought was serious, they would never get anything reported, lie was going to treat the bleach as nominal because it was Hie first time such a charge had been laid in Stratford, hut he hoped others would not think that they would he let off with the same penalty.

“ These offences are becoming veiv prevalent, in spite ot the substntial fines which have been inflicted within the past two weeks, one ol £2(l and two of £10,” said Air C. R. Orr-AAalk-or. S.AL, at the Magistrate’s Court in AVellington on Alonday, when Leslie Thomas Lean appeared to answer a charge of driving a motor-lorrv while in a state of intoxication. “They do not scent to deter a man from driving his car while intoxicated, and one must take all the facts of the ease into consideration, and 1 think that a line, if imposed will have to lie a substantial one. I will make it £2O. in default three month’s imprisonment. I have also to consider the question of cancelling his driver’s license, but T won’t do that. The license will have to he endorsed.” Tho following summary of work carried out on the West Coast, under the auspices ot tlie Alam Highways Board, was submitted at last week’s meeting of that body:—M'osport-Knramea.— Karamca bridge: The trusses for throe of the spans are completed, and the fonrtli span is in hand. The whole ol the timber required for the jot* is on film site. The approaches to the M areatea bridge have been completed. AVestport-Xolson.—Renewal of Dixon’s Creek bridge is nearing completion, liiitiigahua Junction River Bridge and Approaches.— Excellent progress has been made with the construction of the reinforced concrete piers for tins bridge. Hawk’s Crag retaining wall: 22 cubic yards of stone wall have been completed. Arthur’s Rass-Ktimara.— Deviation at Aiokotis: S chains of Ruination have been copU-tcd, and ,

chains of road gravelled. Alokihinui River bridge: The contract tor the renewal of the approach spans on this bridge has been completed, and a further contract, for repairs to the main spans lias been let and work commenced.

Great preparations are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Special arrangements have been made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinery, frocks, hosiery, gloves and fancy departments.—Advt. AYlien your throat is affected Fv damp weather, take “NAZOL” on mgar. Removes huskiness and piev'-'ns serious trouble. 60 doses Is Gd. -Advr. £5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher but it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you from fire. AYill quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. Al. Alaniinig and Co., o Bedford Row. Chiistclnirch.—Advt.

For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “NAZOL." Agreeable and safe. Afore economical than mixtures and syrups. 60 doses Is fid Advt.

Tbo Hospital Ball Committee will meet at the Hospital Board Rooms this evening at 7 o’clock.

The Borough Treasurer gives notice in this issue of the intention to strike rates for the year ending March 31st. 1920. Alesdame.s Baird, Breeze and Urquhart, and Messrs Win. Wilson and Jeffries have kindly consented to act as judges of fancy costumes and hats at the Hospital Ball on Wednesday night J and also at the Juvenile Ball on the following night. The Annual Hospital Plain and Fancy Dress Ball takes place on Wednesday evening in the Drill Hull, entrance being by the Town Hall door. Very complete arrangement have been made to ensure this year’s function })cing ns jjjrcnt n success ns over. Excelsior Euchre Assembly weekly tournament in the Soldiers Hall on Tuesday next at- 8 p.m. Prizes: first, two pair of sheets, two pair of towels, pair of pillow slips, pair of tea towels and hath mat, second an electric iron, third and fourth, table cloths. Admission 2 s.—Advt. ‘‘There should he some reservation upon motor shipping." said Mr .101 l (Hawke’s Bay) at the Meat Producers’ Board meeting in Wellington. “The motor ships kill more lish, through the released oils. etc., than is realised, andas this is an economic question, this should be considered.” The drey bar says the “Argus” is in a most unsatisfactory st-ate. and is - having a bad effect on the trade to the port. Delays in shipping, on account ~j the state of the bar are becoming jar too common, and are giving this port an unenviable reputation. The hat is verv shallow at the present time, and yesterday the Kaituna snili d 700 tons short of her capacity, and tin lvaimai 200 tons short. A sensation was caused in Greymouth lust night, when the police received information that two little girls named Beulah Markland. aged 13 years, and .Mavis dray, aged 12 years, were lost on the hills somewhere above King’s Park, who had gone up the hill about 3.15 p.m. A search party went out about 8 p.m. and ultimately the two children were found about midnight none the worse for their experience. An interesting piece of information, which will he received with mixed feelings by New Zealand producers, was inipn rted to the Meat Producers’ Board at Wellington, when it. was slated that on a. vessel which was travelling recently from South America to England one of the officers displayed the shipment of lamb which had been collected from the Argentine. In every case the. produce was branded ‘Canterbury lamb.” Mr J. 11. .lull, who brought this forward, said Now Zealand had the host lamb in the world, and should lie sufficiently proud of it to preserve its identity, and keep out intruders. For some time past linger sponges provided lor the stall at the Auckland Telegraph Office, which are kept in small glass howls, have been disappearing, no fewer than eight vanishing during recent nights. It was some time before the mystery was solved. The thieves proved to be rats, which removed the sponges to their hidingplaces. There is no water in the building, ami. presumably, the sponges were taken on account of the moisture they contained, one damp sponge being sufficient to provide " drinks ’ lor a large rat family. An interesting interlude in the journey ol one of Ike cars used by the Empire Press Delegation in the journey from Mokau to New Plymouth, took place at Uriti, where the car was stopped by a. young couple, with a hahv i" anus. "Is there a Huddersfield pressman here:” the young wo-ll’,-111 enquired. "Acs.’ said Mr Ldwan| Woodhead. the editor of the 11 udders Held Kxaminer. In the conversation that ensued il transpired that the visitor knew intimately snnie. of the relations ol Hie young woman, who informed the p:trt\ that she had I ecu mil from I lonic lor only a year. Would you like to return to England:-'” asked one of the passengers. ' ‘Oh, no; we like New Zealand and are getting along well,’ she exclaimed. The “Argus” says that yesterday evening the Grey mouth police received word that one of the inmates of Hie Old People’s Home, was missing. The man Ned Kirk, who is between 70 and 89 years of age, went out toiv a ids l’aroa in the aiternoil. lvirk, who is tali', and has ’white whiskers, was wearing a dark suit. About 5.30 p.m. yesterday he was seen at Paroa, aid the police learned of his progress in that direction later, and began a search for him. However, it was found impossible to get any trace ot him in the darkness. He possibly continued his journey towards Kumara, and this morning a search will he made in that direction. It is not anticipated that any accident lias befallen him, hut there is some anxiety owing to the fact that he is subject to fits of epilepsy. New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section are being shown at Schroder and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Motorists: Easy-starting in cold weather with “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with better pulling on high gear. E. P. M. Manning and C'o., 5. lledford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, 'Moods’ Or.’af IVor^niiint Cure.