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Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1926, Page 2

The Swimming Club dance a iinouneecl °n Saturday to take place on TYediiesdny next, will take place this (Monday) evening at the Soldiers’ Hall commencing at 5...T0. .Music by A. 11. Lawn’s full orchestra. Admission Is fid.—Advt. Consumers of gas are notified that accounts for Becemlvr and January must be paid by 1 p.m. to-day to secure discount. Lands tor selection on renewable lease, known cs the Cooks’ River block will l.e open for selection on jot! .March. Ihe selections vary from 27; to 758 acres. Thai doior weekly magazine “Jlumimr” averages in each issue LX) jokes, .jo j,:i lures and three humorous long stories. TVitli the whole world cl witticisms to draw from every item has a laugh in it. In fact this is one of tile lest points about “Humour”—it has no fill-up items.

There are fourteen entries for the singles championship of the Hokitika Bawling Club and players are requested to take advantage of every possible opportunity to play their games forthwith in view ot the winner having to he found within a fortnight to enable him to take part in the champion of champions play al Ruuauga on the LTth inst.

Mushroom gathering in the Wanganui district continues to be a popular present vogue, and some handsome results have been obtained. The commercialisation of the products is Icing undertaken on a minor scale, and on the main road near Turakina motorists are frequenty hailed by a youthful mushroom hawker whose “stand” is on a small bridge. The enterprising youngster finds a good market among passing travellers. A youth, who was learning to drive a .motor-cycle on tlio Mutt mail, Wellington, was apprehended by a constable, and ultimately charged with the offence of not possessing a driver’s license. “What can I do?” asked tlio defendant, when lie appeared before the Magistrate. “1 must learn to drive somewhere.” The Magistrate advised the defendant to go out with somebody in a side-car and learn that way. “At any rate,” he observed, “there are other places where you could learn to drive.” A fine of £1 was imposed.

One of the cleverest features in theFebruary issue of “Aussie” is a full' page of drawings by Percy Lindsay, which set out to faithfully portray the real life of Norman Lindsay. In tlio light of the fierce controversies in English papers as to the propriety of solve of Norman’s drawings his brother’s diMneations will be viewed with much interest. This is only one feature in a very line issue which contains over fifty humorous drawings, a host oG humorous stories anil a fine collection of verse. The number also contains a very interesting article on the Turnbull Library hv Johannes C. Ander-

The erection of a wire suspension bridge at Harris Crock. Christchurch road, will he put in hand shortly by the Westland County Council. The disused wire bridge across the Mikonui river is to he dismantled and most of the material will he used from there. The work will he carried out by the County bridge foreman, Mr H. Reynolds, who is finishing the construction of Palmer's Creek bridge. Arahurn Valley, in a few days’ time. The bridge to be erected at Harris Creek will he a great boon to the settlers affected, as means to cross the crack have been required urgently for some time.

When ;i case was being heard at the Hastings Magistrate's Court in which a settler was charged with failing to notify neighbours of his intention to muster and remove stock, ns required by law, defendant stated that it was not customary to do this. In the wit-ness-box lie stated that he had 74 neighbours, and not one of them had ever informed him when they removed their stock. 'ln one year,” lie said. “I lost over 400 sheep and over 100 cattle when other people’s stock was being removed. Mr R. W. Dyer, S.M.: “Then it’s about time the Act was brought into force and something was done to stop it.”

Great sale of gloves and hose, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s Gd up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s Gd, 3s 6d and 4s lid, each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s, 3s Gd, 3s lid, 4s 3d.—Advt. Good White Towels great value Is lid now Is 3d at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

Sample Vests—real snips—at Addisons.—Advt. Before purchasing your car call and inspect the New Beauty Ford at Kirwan’s Garage, the local agents.—Advt. Messrs TV. Jeffries and Co. notify the postponement of their stock sale at Kokatahi from the 17th. until Wednesday, Feb. 24th. The Swimming Carnival which was arranged to take place this evening has been postponed until better conditions prevail.—Advt. Dr Buchanan lias returned to the charge of the Mental Hospital and took up his duties to-day. Dr and Airs Buchanan will be welcomed back by many former friends. Tiie annual installation of Pacific Lodge 1-29 E.C. takes place oil Wednesday next at 6 p.m. .and will be followed by a banquet and ball in the Soldiers’ Hall at 9 p.m. An invitation to brethren of kindred lodges to attend appears in another column.

Members of the Municipal Band are reminded to meet at the Swimming Baths, to-night at 7.15 o’clock. In the event of the carnival not being held, practice will take place as usual at S p.m.

The many friends of Mr Frederick R. Baldwin will regret to leant of the doath of his wife, which occurred yesterday at her late residence. Shakespeare St., (Treymouth. The late -Mrs Baldwin, who was It years of age. was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be sincerely regretted.

Two weeks have passed, says the Lyttelton “Times,” since Mr Cameron Smith, the. Christchurch chemist, was lost in the waters of the Waimakariri. but his body has not yet been recovered. Dragging operations were commenced shortly after the police received notification of the alfair, and a sharp look-out has been kept for any signs of the body. it was stated hy a polite officer yesterday that the body would no doubt by this time have been washed out to sett. It was doubtful il it would ever be recovered.

The Jnangaliua ‘‘Times” reports that -Mr J. Warren, for some time past licensee of the Albion Hotel, Black’s Point, entered into the Exchange Hotel on Thursday. .Mr Dunvard. of Cru.diiiigtou Hotel, took over the Albion Hotel at Black’s Point, while we understand the Crushington Hotel will close. This makes the eighth Hotel in this district to close during the last 29 years. The others were Commercial. Craig’s. Albion, Club, Coronation (Reofton), two at Capleston and Ihe Crushingtou Hotel.

A Maori named TV. Hike) was working o)i the road ai TVainiaiia for the YVhakatane County Council Days the

“Whakatane Press”). The day was hot, and he kept his hat tightly drawn down over bis iorehead, but lie iound that bo was suddenly stricken with blindness. He was taken to the Opotiki Hospital, where it was concluded that Hiko’s hat was too tight round his fore fiend, thus causing the optical, nerve to he interfered witii. Since admission to the hospital the patient s sight has returned, and it is hoped that he will stiller no ill-effects from the unfortunate experience. *

Briefly indicating what was mount by 11iit progressive policy which had been decided on by hi-. department with regard to mental troaturcuit, the three main objects of which were published in Saturday’s is.-ue, the -Minister of Health (lion J. A. Young), said that in tlv.- case of people who became insane tlie first manifestation

was a nervous fircakowu, or something of that sort, and the aim of the policy was to cue im age such people to get into touch with a lncdi al authority at the earliest possible dale, for early treatment offered tbc best opportunity for a speedv and complete recovery, tie understood from his experts that if recovi.u’v was not made within the

first six months or s i of recognition of the symptoms, the chances of complete recovery became more remote, :uid the treatment became more difficult. In these circunistuniX'.s, it would he appreciated that it was essential that there should I o early advice. The Department propo.ii’d to establish homes—he did not like the word '“homes,” and “villas” would lie a better description —where the inmates would lie suriouiii'ihl by pleasant anil beautiful surloundin; .s, int hiding flowers, and where they would he as comfortable and as free ns in their own homes, hut where they would have a complete freedom from worry and annoyance. Remarkable results have been achieved in those circumstances, where a friendly, sympathetic, and humane hand was extended in place of formal institutions and official walls, and lie hoped to sec such places established in suitable localities. The Department, in cases which became chronic- and' beyond all hope, would do its very host, particularly in the matter of classification, care, and treatment, with an especial regard for the more: recent, impressionable, sensitive, and curable patients.

Colds vanish in double-quick time when “ N;y:ol ” comes on the scene. GO doses Is fid. Chemists and stores.—Advt'.

Now arriving from Nelson and Otago large consignments of peaches, plums, apricots and tomatoes. Our instructions are to sell at the lowest market price. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd., (’Phone No. 2.). —Advt.

B'* sure anil pay Schroder and Co. a visit; ever lino is drastically reduced in price to effect a speedy clearance at Schroder’s Great Sale.—Advt.

Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiness. catarrh, promptly relieved by “ Nazol.” Soothes and relieves. GO doses Is fid.—Advt.

Now in full swing McGruer’s Great Slimmer Sale, every article considerably marked down. No belter value anywhere. Look at the prices: Ladies’ Cotton Vests Ls, Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers Is lid. Ladies’ Jap Silk Blouses <s lid. Hundreds of similar snips. Call for your share of the great offerings. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grey-mouth.-—Advt.

Men’s Rubber Pegamoid Waterproof Coast as supplied to th e navy 60s for 22s Gd at McKay’s sale.—Advt. Belting: “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. I.e-s labour and infinitely better result'. These are the benefits of using ” Tan-nl ” for polishing floors, furniture and leather -goods.—Advt.