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Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1926, Page 2

Special reductions in millinery, frocli and cotton dress goods al Addisons.Advt.

Mr E. f 'holcrtnii. optician, oolitic lie will be visiting South Westland commencing at Boss from the 16th an* thence to Hnrihari 18th, Wataroa 23 rd and Wailio 26th.

Two new track records were put up at the recent Grey Trots. On the first day Peter Bingen in the big race did the one and a-half miles in 6.2(5, and on the second Cardinal Logan did the two miles in the big race in 4.12 6-5.

The death of Mr Patrick Galvin, took place at his residence. Wellington, yesterday, after a. short illness. I)e ceased came to New Zealand when a hoy and wont to the Otago goldfields. After working for some time early in the sixties, ho arrived in Hokitika, where he was engaged in driving the coach between Boss and Hokitika. On leaving Hokitika, lie look a postition driving with the late John Mitchell between Greyinouth and Bcefton. 11c was recognised as one of the ablest and most trustworthy drivers on the road. Deceased lived for many years in Greyinouth, afler which he took up his residence in Wellington. He leaves a widow and grown-up family.

Wellington opinion differs as to the intensity of Monday afternoon’s earthquake. The Observatory record was not a very good one, and the observer. Dr C. E. Adams, is unable to make accurate deductions. Tall buildings on the reclaimed land swayed considerably, and in other parts of the city a few old chimneys toppled over, goods were shaken from shelves, and in a wholesale firm’s premises bottles of olives and other things were broken. A few young women in the big office buildings fainted. At Lower Hutt the Post Office clock hell clanged, and the Fire Brigade turned out.

From Hawke’s Bay—the province of the wool lings—came a letter to an Eltliam resident n few days ago (says the Eltliam “Argus”). It stated, inter alia: “ Bill Higgins. the champion shearer of the world, was out on our run a few days ago. He is doing the rounds of the sheds giving demonstrations ill shearing, and he took the fleece off one of our owes in fit) seconds, and he says he can shear one in 28 seconds. It is wonderful to see the way the wool falls off, and he treats the sheep wonderfully, and seldom cuts one. He has done 406 in a day of nine hours.” Working this out at award rates the hardworking Bill Higgins earned about £6 that day.

The great Waipikirangi geyser at Taupo is once more active, writes a correspondent of a Napier paper. This large and beautiful geyser broke out only a few yards from the famous Crow’s Nest, and used to play over 100 ft. Then the lake and Waikato River rose and swamped it. For some time oast the river has been falling, and tiie boiling pool, once more freed from the weight of cold water, is again delighting the spectators. Jt is now playing several times a day, sometimes contemporaneously with the Crow’s Nest. To see these magnificent geysers playing together, with the spray from them almost mingling, and the glorious rainbqws shining In the stream, is a sight never to he forgotten.

Shake hands with your grocers every time you purchase a seven weeks’ supply of “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” as a token of your esteem and gratitude for “ No-Rubbing.”—Advt.

Ladies’ Holiday and. Picnic Dresses in checked and striped zephyr, special value. 4s lid and 6s lid. Ladies’ and Children’s Pandan and Rush Hats, 2s lid. Children’s Washing Dresses. 3s lid. Rubber Bathing Caps. Is fid and 4s lid. AfeGruers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Alen’s Fancy Shirts, with collars to match 9s fid to 14s 6d at Hnllensteins, Revell Street.—Advt.

Polish your floors with *’ Tan-ol ” lighter work and a better, brighter polish. Also good for furniture, tan boots and leather goods.—Advt.

Mill Owners: A trial will satisfy you as to the merits of our Belting, Greases, Jointings, Boiler Compound, Files, Saws, Paint, etc. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christcliurcn. — Advt

Start the day right I Polish your shoes ■with Tan-01, the popular shine for tan footwear, leather goods and furniture. —Ac|rf.

The Kokatahi Catholic Church Committee will hold a monster basket ball . in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on February 3rd. Order of masses and devotions in St. Alary’s Parish bn Sunday, Jan. 10th:— Arahura 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., and 7 p.m. There will be no masses at Kokatahi. The Canterbury Education Board has received 218 applications for appointment as probationers, but there are only 63 vacancies in the Canterbury and West Const district. AW Houston, dairyman and milk vendor has a notication in this issue to the effect that his price for milk by the quart and pint has been reduced to 6d and 3d respectively.

.ur O. Borton wishes to notify the public that he is exhibiting the Aladdin lamp, with demonstration at night, in the shop in front of AVilmot’s Billiard Saloon, where snare parts can be procured, and where tickets in the Grand National Raffle can he bought, First Prij-.e £3lso.—Advt.

Nur.se Spring, Plunket Nurse, "ill be in Hokitika on Friday next. As usual she will visit homes in the morning. Messages may lie left with Airs George Perry (Hall St.). In the afternoon the nurse may ho consulted at the Soldiers Hall front 3 to 4.30 o’clock.

Hokitika like the rest of New Zealand appears to be receiving a visitation from shoals of sharks. Ihe fishing boat Comet, when out in the toadstead during the last day or two, hooked numerous sharks, while on the beach the fins of sharks have been seen close into the shore in the narrow holes here and there along the sea beach. Bathers should therefore take care about venturing into deep water at the present time.

Blackwater Mines Ltd., during December crushed 2600 tons of ore, yielding 1163 fine ozs of gold, valued at £4938. AVorking expenses were £4194 and the working profit £744. Development cost £9B, and capital cost was £559. The profit over all was £B7. In addition the roasting furnace treated 11 tons, realising £IOS, loss working expenses of £59, the profit over all being £136. The cost of shaft repairs undertaken during holidays is included in working expenses. It is expected to resume operations early next week.

The wedding of Captain Kwcii Mathesnn of the Salvation Army af Invercargill, to Captain Aland Loach, oldest daughter of’Air and Mrs Herbert Leach, of Herbert Street, took place It the Salvation Army Citadel yesterday afternoon, being performed bv Brigadier Wallace of Christchurch. The Pride was attended by Captain Stella Bickering, and the best man was Captain !■’. Wilkes. kittle Ellen Leach and Eunice Harris were flower girls, the former wearing a frock ol apricoi crepe de chine, the latter, white crepe do chine. After the ceremony, the bride’s parents entertained the wedding party at Everybody’s Tea Booms where about 80 guests assembled. Captain and Mrs Alathcscn left for Dunedin by to-day’s express, and will spend their honeymoon there.

The Deni- Koline Dramatic Company made their farewell appearance at the Princess TTrat.re last evening when they were greted with a good house, and presented a very enjoyable modern play in four acts entitled. “ Ihe Intruder.” The ; resenlation was a very successful one, and it served to bting out the very fine capabilities of Miss Frances Kayler. who scored a decided triumph in the part of Katie. The part fitted like a glove and the result was an artistic representation that was successful in every way. The breezy manicure girl took the house by storm and I'urfher improved as the society girl. All' Denis Kehoe as Henry Gilsey Air Ronahl Riley as Dr. Barton, and Mr Beeby as peter, each had well filled parts, with Mrs Fergus as Aft's Crandall anil Aliss Dorise as Edith Knell look their parts with success, and the result was one of the best presentations of what lias keen a record season. At the conclusion there was a great reception given the performers, and as Air Kehoe stepned forward to again excess tin- extreme pleasure the Hokitika visit had given the Company, and the hope of another visit in the future, there was a throwing of streamers from the stage and audience, and a remarkable scene concluded with Auld Lang Syne, followed by the National Anthem. The Company left for the North this morning, leaving behind very pleasant recollections of their season.

Orders are whirling in at a great rate for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.” A is packet does seven washings beautifullv.—Advt.

Buy our travelling rugs, kit hags, suit cases, etc! The prices are right, and we allow you one shilling in the pound for cash. AY. It. Stopforth’s Revell Street.—Advt.

Have you seen the beautiful carpets, squares, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, and linoleums now offering at special cut prices for cash this Christmas season at Schroder and Co. It will pay you to visit Schroder’s.—Advt.