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Hokitika Guardian, 7 October 1925, Page 2

All liirmims in connection wit 1 1 the estate nt tho Ink- Mrs .Margaret Ann Duncan arc requested to I><• lorngirded to 11 10 Public Trustee before iltli Nov. I wont v-oiie cases ol iiifoot ions disease were notified in the Canterbury and Westland Health Districts last week as compared with thirty-one in the previous week. In Westland there were two eases of diphtheria reported.

.Mr An mis McDonald, rep rest oit in; Cathie and Co Ltd. Wellington. Mr A Macl.cn n. representing Rovd Pro and Kirk I.til, Christchurch, have jus returned from the Franz Josef Glacier AN hilo there they visited the Fox (.'lac ier and had an cniovable time.

The death took place at Wellington on Friday last of puugla,. s,,n of Air utul Mrs Charles Dennison, of Awntuna. after a lengthy illness. The deceased was a native of Southland and 23 years of aye. The remains are l«e----iity: brought overland to-day for hum! at Hokitika cemetery to-morrow afternoon. Alany friends will join in sympathy with the bereaved parents in their loss.

Reports from South indicate that the crazier-, are looking forward to he a Stood season. Stock wintered well, notwithstanding the seveiitv of the weather for the past month that proved most harmful to the latnhing. Unite a uittnlver of lambs were lost, and also some ewes, hut the mortality was not extraordinary. Many sheep farmer- have more than one hundred per rent increase. Tt is said that the Romney stock withstood the rigor of the weather host.

Factories! “Gandy’s” Genuine Balata Belting is 90 p.c. stronger than leather belting, thoroughly waterproof, extremely durable and runs perfectly true. Get our quotes. R. P. AI. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their store cattle sale at Arahnra on AVedtiesdaly, 21st. Oct. at 1 p.m. The annual meeting of the Hokitika hawn Tennis Club will lx> held on Friday. Kith. Oct. at 7.3(>p.m. in the County Council Chamber-. Advt. It is hoped to have the Blackball bridge, which was damaged hv the recent flood, repaired sufficiently by Friday for the resumption of railway Irallir. enabling the Blackball mine t 1 resume production.

Bhickvvater Alines, Ltd., last month crushed 32ijl tons of quart,'.. yielding 144(1 line ounces of gold valued at £(>lls. The working expenses were £4.401). working profits CKilli. development cost £IOO. capital cost £513, and the profit over all was COO I. The concert and hall in the lovvn Hall Kilim on Friday night in aid of St Mary'- School promises to attract n large gathering. The concert programme is in the hand- of the Sisters, and for the dance capital music will he provided. The death took place this morning about (i o'clock <>f Air Thomas Hecnnn. a well-known resident of Hevell St., alter an illne.-s extending over a considerable period. The deceased was a native of (looking and came to Hokitika when a child w ith hi- parents, and lias practically resided in the district ail lii> life. lie was <4l years of ago and leaves a widow and family of two sons, in Wellington, and one daughter. Airs .1. .1. Breeze is a sister, and there are two brothers Martin and John, in Wellington. The funeral takes place on Friday afternoon, (ieneral sympathy "ill lie extended to the widow and family in their sad loss.

I.asi Sunday Messrs Arthur Blank and Bert Cowan found the body ol a man on the shore ol Bake Boertia, which later was identified bv the clothing as that of Archibald John Hall, who bad been missing sine.’ April 29. The throat appeared lo have been cut and the Iridv had been evidently a considera lik’ tiine in ihe lake, the recent flood evidently having washed it ashore. Yesterday an iiKpiest was held at Boeriia. before Air M. I’ithzgerald. .1.1’.. act ing-Coroner. and a jury of four, namely, Messrs Bower. Buttola. Lockhart and Liberty. Alter hearing evidence, the verdict- wn- that the deceased. Archibald John Hall, had been drowned in Lake Uoermi. the body having been washed no liy the recent heavy flood.

At ihe monthly me,’ting of lilt’ IC.'s.A. Committee last evening, the Secretary (Air Aloore) presented the return from 1 |cink|Uarters of poppies sold in August for (lie Ili.miiiio-n. The total -old wore 137.!1(i3. The amount involved for the local sales was £2O 13s -Id. and was pa-sod for payment, a- was also a donation of £3 to the A'ctrrnns Home at Auckland. Fun her rorre-pondenee was received from the Department ol Internal Affairs regarding head stones for war graves at (lie- Hokitika cemetery. The War Craves Division agi'ecc to erect three, and it was rc-olved tv order (he remaining three by Ibe ha-a |,ranch, and ask that I lie stones be forwarded for erection as early its possible. It was pointed mil that tin aii iii versa rv ot Armistice Day (November 11)' was again approaching, ami the suggestion was made to bold a reunion of returned men. It was resolved to hold a special meeting ol tlu commit tee on the 27t!i iust >•' the matter, and if agreed to, aki nrra ngeiiicnt s Icrl.hw it.h.

1t,,, express from (. hri-lcliuivli yesv\«in *l4• i:i\cil J• ir IK-arly nvu .touts oil the oilier side ol Arthur s I’as- ownin' lo a breakdown ol the engine. and it was lie.wary i<> procure a ii. -Ii engine to Ming on the train, c- - re.-uii too train ran late- lo ildestination and it was just on 8 o clock cloie ihe train arrived at Hokitika. I no member.- ol the Australian Ladle- , i. e Band ami ( oneei t Company were pa.—ongors and a- a re.-ult ol llicir late arrival the araiigeuionls for their concert la-1 night were eolisidel ably ii.lernnvd with and the entertainment tlio not eoniuici.ee> till 8.30 and then the members were under a considerable disadvantage owing to their late arrival, riicre was a large crowd gathered at the railway station at the ordinary time of the train arrival, but when news of the train delay was made they dispersed. The station was again thronged before 8 o’elm k "lien the delayed train made its appearance. Ihe local Caledonians assembled in force lo give the visitor,- a welcome. .Mr T. It. Chesterman. County Chairman. accompanied by Mr W. .Senile, member, went south on Sunday. \ isits were paid to Wniialia. Kaknpotnlii and Kvatis road on the lir-l day, ami on .Monday at llerepo a deputation from the I liter-AYiingatmi branch of the Fiirn’ers' Union was met and district matter- discussed. After inspecting the roads of the district the parly proceeded south, and visited various roads in the Wataro.i district. On Monday

owning the members ol tie MalnroaWaitangi branch ol the Farmers’ loion were met at Alatainui. and several matters of special interest locally, including railway extension and Okarito harbour proposals were discussed. ’I lie next morning Mr ( hestcnnan proceeded south hv horseback as far as Okarito where he was met by Mr .1. Donovan M.To-day tbe Chairman i- riding by the beach to Gillespie's and will enquire as lo the necessity for a bridge at the Five Mile Creek. I’okanga. Karaugartia, Bruce Bay. \\ eheka and W'ailio are to he visited beloro the ( hailman returns, which will he early next week. To lit in with Alt' < liesteni'.an's return the monthly meeting for October will bo held on Wednesday of next week, instead of Tuesday, the usual meeting day. Excellent weather is being experienced lor the inspection tour south. When egg- are dear, just go to the cupboard and take out some preserved ones. As good a- fresh it you use Shat hitid'- " Mott " Brand F.gg Preservative. Advt. Best quality Palmer nap. working trousers. 9s 9d. denim trousers 7s Gd and 8s Oil. men’s navy serge coals. 12s (id. each, special value at AfcTxay's. Advt. Just opened at Addison's-.Mara-bouts in black, fawn, nigger, from 34s (id. Neck scarves, hlaclt and white and eo Imi red. 3s 9d. 4s lid. 7s. 8s 3d.— Advt.