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Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1925, Page 2

The usual sittings of the Warden's and Magistrate’s Courts takes place on Thursday morning at 10.30 o’clock. At G reyinoutli Magisi ia l e’.s Vourt NC'lerday, a young man. (■'onion Curtis was convicted and lined IJS and costs lor theft of a whitebait net. The County Rate Collector notifies that arrears ol rates now overdue considerably. will he sued lor without further notice, if not paid bv 21st iiist.

The Hokitika Beautifying Society purposes bidding a grand gala day on i ass Square on Saturday. 21st iiist. 1 he event in the nay of novelties will ''(• something out oj t!. i • ordinary, and -hoiild draw a large attendance of the public to help tlio sir-'.eiy fiiiniii inlly In addition to tic ball-,- parade I l, ere will also be a load cricket inateli. It is annoum-cd in Ibis issue that a monster gala will be held on Cass Si|i’are on Saturday. 1? let. to assist iti raising muds for the Beautifying Society. All interested in the welfare of the town are sure to assist., which means there should he a hamper result. Witch for particular, with Saturday's paper.

Election results will lie disjdayed outside the "Guardian" (Iflice to-night Irotn 7 o’clock mi to mid-night. It will he Inter in the evening he fore the Dominioii political r 4" l ill’ll- i-iin lie reeeiveii. while tile rcMiil ol the licen-

sing polls will he even later. All itilt i rill at mn received will, however, he published as quickly as it comes to hand.

Advice inis been received by Super, intcilllent Warner, ot the Christchurch hire Brigade, of his election as a meniher of the Institute of Fire Engineers oi* (il'eji I jji-ilaih’. iliii hciidijiuutors ol which are at Glasgow. Scotland. Superintendent Warner is the second New Zealander to tic elected a meniher ot the Institute. Captain Hugo. Government Inspector of Fire Brigades, having I ceil elected about a year ago.

A rumour was in eireuialion In Auckland to the effect that ihe female leopard escaped from the zoo as the result of a keeper leaving the door of the cage open and th.it I lie man had been dismissed in eiinseqiiem e. The Mayor gave the rumour an emphatic denial, saving tluu tho matter had bcmi very closely investigated without it being discovered how the animal go! out. He could say. however, that no inemhe. of the staff had been dismissed. Every precaution had been taken to prevent the escape of anv ol the animals now in Iho zoo.

The Mon. W. Xoswortby, Minister of Finance, stated at. Christchurch on Monday that in tho last, two mouths tho State Advances Department had dealt with’ 1013 ap’plieaiiotis for loans, payments of films aggregating £**SH.020 having been aiit.hori.sed. Applications now on hand numbered 0241 amounting to t£8,02!).87d. Now that the success of the local loan was assured the Department was pushing oil with the work, and valuations and reports had been called for in respect of apjiliciil iiiitts pa f ivt'ii tip In and during the innni.h of February of this year. With the loan money now being raised, and the repayments of principal continually routing into the nlfioe lie hoped that it, would very shortly lie possibly to vlorti’ lip Mi outstanding applicn I ions.

The death of the old Maori woman. Margaret Riuigitukia. better known as "Kate the Guide.’’ Wliakalane, at the age ot* Kin ."ear--, rcinio'*’ l - an interesting link txnween past and present genrations of Natives. •■Kate." who ivathe wife of Mr Ola Petterss.'m, wAhorn at the Opotiki Mission Station on Xovemher Bth. 1824, and had lived through a great variety of experiences. She as guide at Rotorua to the Duke of Edinburgh tt ml to the Duke nf York —now King Georg*' —on the. occasion of their visits to New Zealand. She was also associated with tile late Captain {filbert- Muir in the Maori War ami was at Wliakataue at the time of To Komi's raid. About 00 years ago "Kate” dived down into the lake at llotonta t > rescue people front a capsized canoe, and going down too detip -ho he'-atna affected with deafness. At the time ot the Tara we rti eruption in 1800 she was also instrumental in the rescue ot -*evral children from the debris. Ihe deceased always enjoyed excellent health until a recent short illness and her faculties were present till the last.

An curly inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art silk dress stuffs, ginghams, nnd voiles, linens nnd other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

Motorists: Ensv-starting in cold weather with "Air-Friction” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with better pulling on high gear. R. R. M. Manning and Co.. ">. Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Delicious fried) boiled or poached eggs—most wholesome and nourishing food. Preserve a supply now .with Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Preservative. No unpleasant. • smell or flavour.—Adrti *'

The New Zealand Railways advertise holiday excursion fares from Hokitika to the Dunedin Exhibition.

The death occurred on Saturday, after a long illness, of Mrs Dickson, wifo of Mr •). S. Dickson, member for Parnell, who is again standing at the Ceneral Election.

Just opened out a big purchase of mS»do) millinery and ready to wear hats. You must inspect them early, otherwise the pick of them will be sold out ns the price is exceptionally low at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A Press Asotiation telegram from Kithnm reports the death of Mr It. (larrick. a veteran New Zealand journalist. He was for many years subeditor of the “Eltham Argus." Eight years ago, Mr Garrick was a meml>er of the “Greymouth Star” literary staff, a. position be held for two and a half venrs.

The Governor-General and Lady Alice Ferguson spent yesterday in visiting the Christchurch Public ITospithal. Consumptive Sanatoria, and the liannerdaie Homo for disabled soldiers. This evening His Excellency was the guest of the Officers’ Club, while Lady Ferguson attended a function arranged bv tbe Eroica Club.

lul'eetions and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury Health District during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 19 as follows: Scarlet fever 2. diplhcria 3. tuberculosis 5. pneumonia 6, pneumonia influenza 1, puerperal septicaemia I. erysipelas 1. Deaths: Tuberculosis 2. pneumonia 1. No eases ol intcctions or notifiable disease were reported from the West Coast Health District during the week.

Munv friends throughout the di-tre t "ill regret to learn of the death at her residence. Bealey St., of another of that great and worthy band of West Coast- pioneers, in tbe person of Mrs Eliza Reynolds. The deceased who bad nearly reached the age of 9| years was a native of Marazinn. Cornwall. England, anil came to Hokitika in 1866. having resided here ever r,inee. She took a great interest in the social welfare of the district and was for twenty years official visitor to the Mental Hospital, whilst for several years she was an active member of the Hokitika Ladies’ Benevolent Society. The late Mrs Reynolds, who was predeceased by her husband fourteen years ago. leaves a family of four sons and one daughter. William (Greymouth), Arthur (Aiieklanil). Howard (Hokitika). James (Wanganui) and' Miss Mary Frances Reynolds (Hokitika) to mourn their lose.

To have suggested to the Railway Department only a short time ago that it should provide a gramapliono for the enjoyment of its clients would have been considered ridiculous. and yet .he m-w spirit of the Department has brought such a state ol alfairs into being (says the " .Southland Times”). Authority lias been received liy the local officers io procure a gramophone which will he placed oh tile steamer Earnshaw, and used in connection with the moonlight excursions to he run on Lake Wakatinu during the summer. Last season it was lound by many who participated in the excursions that there was something lacking in the enjoyment of such outings. Apparent !v this fact lias been noted by tbe officers of the Department, with the result that their efforts to enhance the popularity of an evening on the lake has led to a recommendation being made 1 to lieadipiarters for a gramophone to be provided so that dancing may lie indulged id by those so inclined.

Buy Men’s Hats at McKay’s Bargain Sale see the 8s (Id line.—Advt.

Surplus stock sale at. McGruei's begins oil Saturday October .'list Drastic reductions in every depnrlmOllt. A good profitable chance for you to buy the new slimmer goods at end ol the sea-on’s stile .prices. Heavy stocks arc on hand, heavy shipments are diming lnn> net. Wo inust have room. - nnisl have ilioiiev : The to-h-es are

down to bedrock. Call and see. iur vourself. McGruer's, Hokitika and Crevmoutl).— Advt.

Gloves and Hosiery will he dealt with at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Salt l . Hpet'iili lidci at 3s 1 Id. B;wr- by buying now.—Advt.

Extraordinary reductions in Dailies’ frock a tliifi coKtuiiie.’, at McKay's Ten Da vs’ Bargain Flutter.—Advt.

Less than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with .Sharland’s " Aloa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs keep i resit for months.—Advt.