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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1925, Page 2

The weekly euchre assembly of the R.S.A. takes place af the Soldiers' Hall to-night, when special pri"ill he awarded the winners. In this issue we publish a portion i.f the Chairman's report concerning the Westland Dairy Coy's business. The farming community will he very much interested to learn of the progress made by the Central Factory. This evening at the Soldiers' Hall weekly euchre in aid ol the building fund. Third last night ol present session. Special prizes, four sealed envelopes for ladies and gents, lout extra prizes. Supper served. Admission Is (id.—Advt. The wandering stock nuisance on tint County roads formed the subject of another discussion at the County Council meeting yesterday afternoon. ]t was agreed that the nuisance was an ever increasing one. In view* of the complaints. Wore the Council specially referring to the main roads of the County it was resolved to refer the complaints received to the Main Highways Board. Motorists: Easy-starting in cold weather with " Air-I‘ riction Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with lietter pulling on high gear. R. P. M. Manning and Co., o. Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. A positive boon to toiling housewives that’s what "No-Rubbing Laundry Help” is!—Advt.

Mr and Mrs W. Connor insert a | notice of thanks in this issue. * Fresh fish and crayfish arriving tonight, at the Commercial Supper Booms. Tenders lot the construction of It chains of road arc invited up to 2:!rd. (let. by the Conservator ol Forests. , In connection with the Massey Me- | morinl. the Treasurer ot the tend at Wellington acknowledges £1 Is trom Messrs (iibb Bros. Waiho Gorge. The annual meeting of the Hokitika La"'n Tennis Club takes place in the County Chambers at 77!<> o’clock tomorrow (Friday) evening. The entertainmeiu and hall at the Pnblio Hall Kanieri last night in aid of the Kanieri Football Club was a record success. There was a crowded attendance at concert and ball. Advice lias been received ot the death of Mr .James Malcolm, of Oamaru. which took plate after a long illness, on Thursday last. At one lime he was headmaster of the Greymouth District School, and was also in charge of the Tavlorville School He leaves a wife ami grown up family. The Excelsior Euchre Assembly tournament will he held to-morrow (Friday) evening. Oct. ldth.. when good prizes will he given. Ihe prizes will be on view in Mr C. Evans’ window:- Ist. coin hi ned tea and breaklast set. including 21-piece tea set: 2nd. 2lin. suit case: -Trd. pair metal vases; Ith. bedroom clock. Ailvt. Fp to September HOlh. the total mnnlier of electors in the Dominion on the electoral roll was 7:10.200 as against a total of 700.111 for the year 1022. It is expected that the figures tinyear "ill In* fairly substantially increased between October Ist. and Oct. loth., especially in view ot the compulsory reMuiremeiiis of the A< t passed lasi year. The Hokitika Bowling Club will open the season on Saturday alternoon at 2.:10 o'clock, when sides will be chosen hv the President and \ ice-President. During the afternoon the Duncan C up . will lie presented to last season’s singles , champion, Mr 11. A. Thompson. Afternoon tea will be provided, the wives of the President anti Vice-President ■ (Mesdames Stevenson and Thompson) 1 being hostesses for the afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to ad - visitors and the public generally to be | present.

A meeting ol the Commit too organising funds for the rest ora SC Paul's Methodist Church met at the County Chambers last evening. Mr T. \Y. Dull' occupied the chair and there "<Te present : Messrs W - K. Perry. F. Oliver. .1. A. Murdoch. W. Coodlcllow. A. Aitkcii aml D. I Evans. An apulgy was made for the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry). The Chairman explained that the promises to date were £lb:i Is which was considered excellent. It "as resolved to

I tile canvas for donations tomorrow. Mo —i - Dull and Evans being ;l| ,pointed collectors to the business pari of the town. It "as decided t 1 eond lists into the country districts and hold a meeting of ladies early next week a sale of work to hr lield in a I .'ix weeks’ time. It wa* thought it would be necessary to raise about Dot Id

Newspapers to band from Australi: disclose the laei that- Mrs IF C. Macho whose murder in a holiday hotel al Java caused a sensation about iln- mid

die ot September, was a former well known resident of Hokitika. Mrs Macho was ol years of age and la-lore marriage was Miss Helena Mary Sulla, a dm-ghtel- of Mr and Mrs Holla, who

resided for a number ol years at. the corner ot Stafford and lleah-.v Sts. whore Mrs Solfn condueled a private school. Mr Sulfa being a well-known tailor There were three children. Helena and Ida (who died some lb years ago in Perth) and Ernest, who is a retired newsagent living at Sandringham. After leaving Hokitika in ISKR the faniilv removed to 5 ictoria. Mr- Sofia died 20 years id Mr Sofia seven years later. When living at Sandringham Mrs Campbell was ill business in Melbourne and was in much demand for her linguistic abilities. In l!Hb she joined her married sister. Ida, at Perth and there met her husband. Alter a brief courtship they were married earlv the following year. ’There were no children. Mr and Mrs Mactio moved to Sydney and became well-known in business and social circles there. I-or manv years Mr Maoflo was on the stall of the “Sydney Morning Herald’’ and was one of the promoters of another daily newspaper tin-re. He was appointed Consul for Spain, in Sydney, .soon after hi-- arrival.

Mr H. D. M. Haszard. K.H.G.S.. formerlv Commis'ioner ol Crown Lands for Westland and Canterbury, hut now resident at Waihi. considers that he is oil the ira-k ol a parasite that max eventually w ,pe 'in Hie black berry pest t loin \ew Zealand. Mr Haszard slates that for sonic lime he has had under observation patches ol plant that were evidently attacked hv some for. "The disease." said Mr Haszard. "first appears in small silvery streaks on the extremities of the branches and grad-

ually works its way to the ground killing the- wood as it travels. The roots then send out vigorous shoots, hut these again are attacked, and sonnet' or later the plants become so weakened that many of them under observation are apparently in death throes." Mr Haszard was chairman of the Forestry Commission which travelled all over the Dominion in IORI, and he had many opportunities of observing the various blights and scales that attack trees and shrubs. In conjunction with Mr A. H. V. Morgan (director of the M’aihi School uf Mines), he has subjected some of the infected blackberry

plants i , miscrosvopie examination, and the silvery streaks resolve themselves into very minute icliular structure'. which appear to he a species of scale. Mr Haszard is continuing hi? invo'ligat ions and in the meantime he is forwarding further samples of the inleeied plants to the Minister of Agriculture for observation in hilwiratnries at Wellington, and a suggestion i- also being made that an officer, expert m ihe subject o| plant disease. should visit, the Waihi district to examine plants in ~itn. You will require a smart suit for 'Xmas or perhaps hr the Dunedin Lx hihitiou. Now ,s the time to onht same. We are showing a wonderful range of patterns i>i t from. \Vf guarantee fit and finish. Prices front on- to Idfls. MV have a!-n great wirier v uf high-grade ready In wvar-(Sim-enty i box ,-uit'. in brown and grey worsteds, price' from £fl Ills. MV can do Fox's Navy Serge box suits (Lynx and Sincerity! from £<i 10s fid. and also a varietv oi cheaper class suits from oils fid. W. McKay and Son. Drajicrs and Clothiers. Hokitika. - Advt.

Special Children's Fleecy Dresses and Tunics with Hloomers to match, in emerald, rose, putty, wine, sizes ]S to 2-1 iii. were ]os fid. now ds lid suit. Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose, black and white Is lid a pair. Mercerised Lisle Hose, in champagne, nude. grey, white, black. 2s (id and 3s fid a pair. Ladies Marled Hose, special value Is lid a pair. Ladies’ Mercerised Lisle Bloomers in nigger, navy, black, were ds lid., now 2s lid a pair.—MeGruer’s. Hokitika and Grevinouth.—Advt. Liquid “ Tan-ol ” the quick polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods. Clean anti easy to apply.—Advt.