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Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1926, Page 2

The first of the lambs front South Westland are now on the road for the market. They are travelling by road to Boss whence they will he railed to Canterbury for the freezing works.

The late unfavourable weather lias not been of advantage to farmers who had cropping to do in this district. Mueii feed destined for a winter store lias been lost through the wet destroying grass, hay and oilier lodder crops.

In connection with the Basket Hull to lie held at Kokatahi oil sth inst. the ladies are vicing with one another re preparation of baskets for which there is a substantial prize. All that is needed is a lug crowd from town to partake of all the good- things provided bv the ladies anti thereby enjoying t bent selves tbo roughly.

The Him F. I. Rolle.-lon. Alini-lci of Justin... advised on Alomlay Hint it is intended to make a prrmanctit appoint incut to iill the vacancy eaused by lb" retirement- of Air M. Hawkins. C'hiel Inspector of Prisons. The position "ill be Iciuj nrnriU tilled l.v Mr l> L. Dallard. Inspector of tinPublic; Service Cjinmissiotter’s Office,

The treatment by tiie Railway He paitment of Messrs J. X. IJarle ant! Al. Com nelly who stood as Labour candidates for Ashburton and Chalmers respectively at tub general elect t last year was discussed by tlie Nort’ Canterbuijy (Labour Representation Committee on Saturday night. It

decided to write to the Prime .Minister “protesting against the persecution of civil servants who had beer Labour candidates.''

It seems strange says Monday's Ueefton paper, that the hills .should have a coating of snow in midsummer. but this was the case on Sunday morning, when the ranges to the south of Black’s Point were covered with a white mantle. So far, we have not. met a single person who has previously seen snow in midsummer, and this doubtless accounted for the fall in the temperature on Saturday night.

To drive a motor-car nearly a mile ami then ring the firebell. with his nether garments clutched in his hand, was the experience of an Ashburton resident at midnight lon .Saturday. Being aroused out of hod because an adjoining residence was on fire, he did not wait to dress, but clutched tin essential garments in his hand, cranked up the ear. and tore for the fire station. Here he rang the Ih-II and then commenced to dress. So promptly did the brigade turn out. that it is vouched for bv a member that he surprised the bell-ringer in the act of buttoning on bis braces.

The Minister of Railways lias authorise till? Department to plate tenders in England for ten sleeping carriages of improved design. The specifications arc on the way to England, and provide for semi-steel bodies, the ides and roof being of steel. worn' work being used only in lining the interior. Each coach will contain nine two-berth compartments with la vatory basins in each, supplied with hot and cold water. In other respects, also, the new coaches will reach a higher standard of comfort than has formerly been the case with long distance rolling stock. Sufficient water will be stored beneath the coach to provide a supply for the full journey between Auckland and Wellington, and it will be electrically heated.

Now in full swing MeGruer’s Great Summer Sale, every article considerably marked down. No better value anywhere. Look at the prices: Ladies’ Cotton Vests Is. Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers Is lid. Ladies’ Jap Silk Blouses 7s lid. Hundreds of similar snips. Call for your share of the great offerings. MeGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Men’s Rubber Pegamoid Waterproof Coast as supplied to the navv 60s for 22s fid at McKay’s sale.— .Advt. Ladies on the look out for bargains could scarcely do better than study these prices in corsets: 15 corsets, small sko only, were 7s fid. now Is: 13 corsets, all sizes, were 9s fid and 12s fid. now 3s fid ; Stradella corsets, all sizes, worth os fid, for 3s fid; brassieres, 60 pairs were 7s fid, now 3s fid; elastic corsets, all sizes, from 7s fid. Schroder and Co’s Department Sale.—Advt.

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of 11 Nazol ” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds. Is 64 for 60 doses.—Advt,

Good White Towels great value- Is lid now Is 3d at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

A special meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will l>e held at the County Chambers on Thursday at 7.30 p.m.

Tenders for a large amount of modern machinery intended to bring New Zealand railways workshops up to date have l»-'en received in Wellington. A large number of British mnniifacturer.s an several front tlio Fnited Stales have submitted prices.

The ".Christchurch “Press” says: The search for the body .of Mr E. Cameron Smith, chemist, of Christchurch, who fell or leapt into the Waimakarir river on Saturday evening, was unavailing. Mr Cameron Smith had suffered a serious breakdown recently, and his .health hat caused his family and friends much anxiety.

The now public .school at Kumara was officially opened on Monday afternoon when there was a good attendance present. The speakers included Messrs It. Wild (Canterbury Education Board). Burrell (Chairman of Committee). T. E. Y. Scddon M.P.. and Mr ,T. O’Brien. Afterwards the scholars were regaled with dainties.

Daniel Coakley, who had a long list of convictions for vagrancy against him. was before Mr AY. Mehlrmn. S.M. vestenlay morning at Grcymouth, to ait-swer a charge of having been found at 9.15 p.m. yesterday, in a shed adjacent to the abattoirs, the property of the Grey Borough Council, without any lawful excuse. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months’ hard labour at Pa pant a prison.

Hubert Henry Coom, farm labourer, eni] loved by Phillip A. Cornish, fanner, Newman’s Siding, appeared at the Police Court, Groyinouth, yesterday, having been remanded from Saturday last to answer a charge of attempted git fit si 1 knowledge with a girl aged 9 years. Accused was represented by Mr W. Joyce, Senior-Sergeant P. J. McCarthy asked leave to amend to triginal charge to one ol indecent asiidt. Evidence "as taken front the little girl, her la I her and mother, and Constable -I. Houston, who read a statement from accused admitting the charge. Accused pleaded guilty and was committed to the next criminal dttiug of the Supreme Court at Greynolitli. Bail was allowed in iwn sureties of LTIHI each.

The West toast Bowling Tournament takes place tit Westport next week commencing on Monthly mnr. mg. This year the play is limited n rinks indy, the pair* play being eliminated to enable more rink play to take place. There are nineteen curries. four coming front Christchurch, including last year’s rink winners. St. Vlban's leant, skipped hv Mr Oakey. Hokitika will lv.‘ represented by two .inks, the personnel being: Messrs .1. ('mining, W. Wilson. H. A. Thompson. i>. Stevenson, and .1. .1. Breeze, T. W. Bruce, G. H. Blank, A. E. Ben The party leave b,v ear on Sunday morning and will return the following Friday evening.

A Wellington correspondent states there has 1 -eit a considerable flutter through various Government departments lately, following on receipt of a circular from the Treasury requiring a monthly ret tint to he submitted up till the end i:t May. showing the names of officers who vi-ited Dunedin, stating their business there and the length of their stay. It is assumed that the

circular Inis been issued for the purpose of discouraging officers from making too many “official” trips to Dunedin during the Exhibition period, but •it the same time it has been responsible for n considerable .degree of resentment. One officer characterised P a.s “childish.” and eon tended that it was ;c reflect ion on the heads of depart - menls, as it inferred they did >

exercise sufficient control over tli-vii subordinates.

Now arriving - Large coiisignnic.itls of choice Otago and Nelson apricots. Our instructions are to sell at the lowest market price. ’Phone No. 2. Paterson, Alichel and Co. Ltd.—Advt. Heavy Oily Canvas Coats, Alackilogn and other good brands, 45s to 755. Insjioct at AV. H. Stopforth’s Revell St.—Advt.

Hay Fever is speedily relieved by breathing in “ Noreol.” GO doses foi Is Gd.—Advt.

'the low prices ruling at Schroder and Co’s Department Sale are making economic history. Just now the firm is specialising in frocks, and reference to their main advertisement will give readers an idea of the way in which the pruning knife has been applied. In a few days other lines will be made the star attraction ; but there is no need to wait for the special announcement. Whatever any purchaser wants is hers, at gift prices.—Advt.