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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1925, Page 2

.Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify • mlrics for their stock sale at Harikari on December 9th.

The outlies for the fat stock sales at Arnhuru on Monday appear in this is-

Ml" IS I’::Hi and Mnrdo. h have for ■ale .">lB acres of the best agricultural 'and in Upper Kokatalii. known as Karnbaeh’s freehold. Full particulars mi application.

Mr 1,. Reid, of Ross. Inis been appointed agent for Westland, for the Koruna and Wizard lamps, absolutely the host and cheapest on the market. Full particular* .supplied on application

It is understood that the position of General Officer Commanding the New Zealand Forces. ».hieh lioeame vacant owing to the death of Major General Melvil! a few weeks ago, will not he filled until Cabinet has l>een reconstructed. In the meantime, the Chief

of Staff. Colonel Burges, has been appointed to the position of temporary General Officer Commanding.

.Mr Torren, organiser for the Canterbury Automobile Association reports he has been receiving much support from the motorists on the West Coast in the matter of enrolling new members and generally discussing ways and means of improving motor facilities generally. Motor road maps showing nil the principal routes and resorts of Westland are being distributed amongst the members.

Acordiug to a cable received by the .Minister of Defence from the High Commissioner in Uoudnn on Tuesday. H..M.S. Diomede. New Zealand's second cruiser, has sailed lor New Zealand and is expected to arrive at Auckland about January “l next year. Captain Ritchie expects to arrive at Rernmda on November JO, Kingston December (>. Colon Decentlx.*r 11. Balboa December 11, S;m Pedro December 21. Honolulu Decemlxu- dl. Suva January 1 (>, Auckland January SI.

The Grey Hospital Board has decided to purchase the Rewa Materntiy Home for £1:100. Repairs and staff accommodation are estimated to ,ost £boo. Mr C. S. Allen, technical inspector of the Health Department considered the purchase price reasonable, hut pointed out that the extensions to the buildings which would probably he required in the future would he difficult to effect. An alternative was the construction of a maternity ward at Greymouth Hospital. The tender of Mr W. Williamson, of Christchurch, at L'BJ3O. was accepted for the construction of the Nurses’* Home at the hospital.

Inspectors of the Rost and Telegraph Department from all over the Dominion are meeting in Wellington in conference—the first for five years. The proceedings are devoted to a general discussion on departmental routine and management of the service generally. The necessity for keeping in touch with local bodies and chainlie rs of commerce with a view to ascertaining how the service can lx? most advantageously run to meet the needs of the public, will play a big part in the proceedings this year, and it is understood that a request will go forward to the inspectors in conference—who arc the eyes in the Department at every office in New Zealand—to give effect to this co-ordinating effort. Ihe chief inspector. Mr M. M. Ksson. is presiding.

In connection with the gilt sale of work at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next, the ladies in charge of the fancy stalls are making a display to-night in the shop windows of Mr Preston’s adjoining Mr J. King’s. There is a fine range of goods etc., indicating the quality of the articles to he disposed of at the sale of work. On both evenings Mr W. E. Perry will conduct an orchestral concert, rendering special programmes each evening. Refreshments will he obtainable in the annexe on both days, and the various stalls will he laden with useful gifts marking of which will he most appropriate for the Christmas season.

The legal offices will be closed on Tuesday next, Dee. Ist (Anniversary of Westland Province). —Advt.

Tbe Department of Health has two important notices in this issue, one to all maternity nurses and the other to all registered nurses and midwives.

A smart earthquake shock was experienced locally about two o’clock this morning. The shock lasted for several seconds and was heavy enough to set crockery rattling.

A long night dance will lie held in lie Three .Mile Hall on Wednesday ic.xl. Dee. 2nd. Good tloor, good misie, excellent supper. Admission: louts 2s. ladies Is (id.—-Advt.

The concert and ball at Kokatalii Public Hall last evening attracted, t large attendance. A capital concert irogramme was giien and excellent liusic provided for the ball.

A euchre and long night dance will .he held in the To«n Ball. Bilim, on Tuesday, Dee. Ist. in aid of St. Mary’s Siliool Fund. Admission to euchre Is., to dame ladies Is and gentlemen 25.-Advt.

That Mr E. M. Williams, who for til© past two years has occupied the posit ton ot Borough Engineer at flrcymoutli, lam made good, was the opinion expressed generally by members of the < Ireymoutli Borough Council, when his resignation was accepted with regret. Illness in bis family makes Mr Williams’s removal from Greymomli necesary, and lie suggested that Ins resignation take effect from December 31. He thanked the Council for courtesy extended to him during bis period of olliee.

The death of Mr William Arthur Huberts, aged 41. took place at his residence, Turamaha Street, Urey mouth yesterday morning. Deceased, who was a son-in-law of .Mr .lames iirislnoo, of Herbert Street, was a native of Victoria. He mis engaged for some years as a carpenter with the Beeflou Coal Coy., and. two years ago, came to (Ireymoutli. and joined the staff of .Mr ,1. A. Hart, builder. He leaves a wife, and family of four children, i lie eldest of whom is seven. The cause of death was miners’ phthisis. Tbe Bmotigb Council at its meeting last evening discussed tbe necessity of procuring some more “silent policemen.’* Mr Orr stated be was satisfied that the one in tise was doing good work, and wasi a preventive to accidents occurring. -Mr Coulson endorsed tin's view, strongly emphasising the necessity to have more. A discussion arose a.s to the advisability of securing concrete blocks instead, but it was decided to obtain six similar to that in use at present. Mr .Jeffries jocularly suggesting that while they were at it they should get an extra number and place one in front of each “pub.”

The life of a “silent policeman” on duty at (Ireymoutli. is anything but happy, and lie is in “hospital" more time than out of it. One the motion of Cr. H. F. Doogan. seconded by Cr. .J. IJ. Kent, the Borough, Council has decided to try another system of marking street intersections, and will give a trial to small concrete blocks, painted white. The Traffic Inspector, said Cr. Doogan. considered the blocks would bo more etleetive. T bey would lie an inch and a half in length and would Ik; graded to the road level, presenting no danger to traffic. At Napier, coloured glass was used instead of concrete, and the glass blocks were lighted at night. Cr. (». If. Marker suggested that a cavity be left in tin? concrete, sit that a light could be installed if desired in future. The blocks will cost, 12s each (os for concrete and 7s for labour).

A ccllission between two motor ears occurred at the inter-section of Euccleugb and .Shakespeare Streets. Greymouth, shortly alter six o clock last evening. The vehicles were driven by Mr Deiine, of the Bristol Piano Coy., and Mr Weaver of tbe National Mortgage Coy., respectively. Ibe i'oriuei u-h proceeding along Buceleugh Street, and the latter emerged from Shakespeare Street. The collision was practically bead on, and both cars were extensively damaged, that driven by Mr ])enue being capsized, resulting in tbe hood and windscreen being smashed, and two of the tyres bursting open. The ear driven by Mr Weaver, which was owned by lbe National Mortgage Coy., .sustained considerable damage to tlie radiator, and front mudguards, fortunately neither ol the drivers vote seriously injured, although Mr Demie suffered from minor injuries to his legs. From marks on the road it appeared that, both vehicles must, have travelled some distance after the impact, and if is probable that tbe force of Hie smash caused the front wheels of .Mr Den lie’s car to lock, thus causing 11 io voliirle to overturn.

'For several years past the- Executive of the West Coast Province of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has I wen endeavouring to secure to the West Coast: the services of a qualified I eterinary Surgeon. The matter has been repeatedly brought forward and discussed at the annual Executive meetings and official representations have been made through tile Dominions Executive to the New Xenia ml Government to secure the end sought tor, by the appointment of a Government \eterinary Officer on the Coast. So far nothing better than vague promises has eventuated. However there would appear to he some probability of the 1 nion’s persistency hearing fruit in the near future. On Thursday at Greymouth a meeting by appointment was held between Mr 11. Williamson, qualified veterinary surgeon, I rum Canterbury, and Messrs Clayton (president). Jellie (vice-president). C’aner (treasurer), Mulearc (secretary) and W. Conan and Ditely. members of the Union, when ) In* position was lolly discussed. Eventually Mr Williamson, who has excellent recommendations, agreed to give a month’s trial oT the practice of his profession on the Coast, as a test ot his capability, the Executive of the Union on their part, undertaking to jossist in every practicable way. ft was resolved to approach the Government of tin* Dominion with a view to obtaining tlie grant of a subsidy tor a couple of years at least so as to firmly establish the project. Mr Kitchingham president of the A. and P. Association, and Mr Kettle, chairman of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce, on helialL' of their organisations, undertook to support tlie request ot tin* 1* armors Union to the utmost as it was apparent to all concerned that there was a crying need for the services of a qualified veterinary surgeon to he always available to farmers on the Coast. It remains now for those who will benefit to back up the efforts of the Union by their support.

Less labour and infinitely better results. These are the benefits of using •• Tanol-01,” for polishing floors, furniture, and leather goods.—Advt.

Secure your “ Race llat ’’ now. Ray a small deposit and McKay’s will reserve it for von if it is so desiied. - Advt.

Ask for “ Nazo! ” when you’ve got a cold. Quick relief ensured. Only Is fid for (iO doses. From all chemists and stores. Advt.

New carpet squares in W’ilton, Axniinster and \ civet, just opened, see these and compare prices. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Start the day right! Polish your shoes with Tan-01, the popular shine for tan footwear, leather goods and furniture. —Advt.

Now’s the time to “put down” a plentiful supply of eggs for future use. Use Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt.