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Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1926, Page 2

Furlin'!- onnsi; .nmeiiis of South Westland In mbs wont fonvnrd to the Addington market this week. Wo wore shown to-day a couple of lip? lemons grown by Air AYm. Smith, of Hess. They are on view at Turner’s fruit shop. One or more Ministers of the Cro-'n are expected to visit the jubilee celebrations at Kuinara, next month. Invitations have been extended also to prominent Parliamentarians. The committee of inanng.’mont is leaving no stone unturned to achieve an outstanding .success of the gathering.

The death is reported from Aucklnnc of Gladys, driest daughter of Mr ant Mrs AN'. Shore, formerly of Rceftou The young lady was a native of Reefton. and spent her childhood here leaving Roefton for Auckland about 1 ivi* years ago. She had been ailin', for some two years, consequently hei demise was not cntirclv unexnected.

Those in senrch of real genuine ha gains should see the .Men's and Boy Coats offering thi- week at Addison Boys’ Coiits fiiim IBs. .Alim's from 30 —Adet.

Mr J. T). Bruce. South Ishuul repre (tentative on the Alain Highways Board is at present seriously ill. The reeeu tour through the South Island was ap parcntly too much for him. and hi.' medical adviser states that lie must relinquish all public work until lie b "ully restored to health. .few Zeaand Times.”

The AVestland A. and I’. Show 01 the Hokitika racecourse on Friday is going to prove a very attractive and interesting gathering. Very complete arrangements have been concluded and with fine weather ail assured success can be looked for. Tile entries artnumerous and there is a number from outside that will add to the general interest. These entries will come on from the Grey show and an opportunity will he given to compare the stock, always of interest to farmers and the community generally. In the afternoon an attractive sports programme will lie run off and this will he an added attraction that should help to swell the general interest. A public holiday will he declared bv the Mayor'from noon so that the townspeople will he able to take advantage of the opportunity to attend, while the local hanks are making a special holiday of the day for the occasion.

Factory Owners : Save money, save a lot of money. Clean your boilers with “ Stopskale.” Removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Our Free Booklet explains. R. P. Ah Manning and Co, 6 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

A great line of Ladies Silk Hose usually 3s lid to be cleared at 2s lid at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

Sample Vests—real snips—at Addisons.—Advt.

A shock of earthquake was felt at Haunter at J. 25 on .Monday morning. It, was a gentle shake and came apparently from west to east.

The death took place on Friday afternoon in Nelson of Mrs John Oxhatn. senior, a very old resident of Murchison. Sim was married to Mr John Oxham in Westport in the very early days, and has raised a large family.

'Entries for Messrs W. Jeffries and Co's sale at the Kokatnhi Salevards on Wednesday, February 24th at noon, appear in another column. The auctioneers state they have a special enquiry for a line of good -empty cows and they recommend vendors to enter same.

Nurse Spring of the Plunkct Society will pay her fortnightly visit to Hokitika to-morrow —visiting as usual in the morning. In the afternoon she may be consulted at the Soldiers’ Hall from S to 7.30. Messages may lie left at Mrs George Perry’s, Hall St., or at Mrs Perkins’, The Vicarage.

There was an attendance of about thirty parents at the District High School last evening when Dr Baker AteLaghlan of the .Health Department delivered tm interesting address on ‘'lnfections diseases, with special reference to diphtheria and its prevention.” The- lecturer was listened to very attentively by those present- and at the conclusion answered a number of questions put by some of tbe audience.

Seventeen eases of infectious diseases and four deaths, wore reported to the Medical Officer of Health at Christchurch during the week ended noon on Monday. Ihe deaths v.cie from enteric fever, tuberculosis, septic abortion and actinomycosis. The eases of infectious diseases reported were:—Enteric fever -I, diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 5. eristpt’las 1. septic abortion 1. lead poisoning 1. actinomycosis 1; total 17, One of the eases of diphtheria was reported from the Vest toasl.

Bankruptcies, in which the asset.' (led exceed the liabilities, arc some-

what unusual, hut instances in which the debts are only one-tenth of the assets are exceedingly rare. James Barlow, a canvasser, of fill FiV'gerald avenue. Christchurch, who had filed his petition, gave a statement of his position to the Official Asignce. Mr A. W. Watters, setting out that while his liabilities amounted to LTD 9s, 'his assets (hook debts) totalled £905 19s, leaving a surplus ol ts 1- I 10s. Ibo meeting of creditors, which was to have been held on Monday, at Christchurch, lapsed for want of a quorum.

Kaiata was yesterday the scene of a tragedy shortly alter midday, the victim of which, a young man named Alexander Muir, aged 21 years, was tumid shut dead with a double barrelled gun alongside. The tragic discovery was made by the mother of the deceased, who. on entering ids bedroom, found him lying dead on lii> lied, with a gunshot wound in th.o abdomen. The discovery was made at 2 p.m. 7he deceased, who is a native ol the locality, had not for some years been in robust health. Since he had an attack of

sleeping sickness some years since, his mind had suffered and he was subject to fits of depression. An inquest will be held to-day.—Grey ” Argus.”

Tl to .supplementary rolls for the triennial elections of the Licensing Committees throughout the Dominion closed on Monday. The law requires that the elections shall take place on the second Tuesday in Maii’i in the year following a General Flection, so that the 1 date thU year will he .March 9th. Nominations close on February 27th. Five candidates are required to ho elected for each licensing district.

No-License districts, of course, being excepted. There are 57 licensing districts in New Zealand. The franchise for Licensing Committee elections is very wide, being actually the same as at the General Election, but it lias become notorious that, lew ol those who ale entitled to vote avail themselves of the right to do so. Interest in Ike election i> eonmarativelv small. The

absent voting system in vogue at the Parliamentary Election is not operative in connexion with the elections of Licensing Committees.

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.

Be sure and pay Schroder and Co. a visit; ever line 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

" Xazol.’’ Soothes and relieves. -CO doses Is fid.—Advt.

Now in full swing AicGruer’s Great Summer Sale, every article considerably marked clown. No belter value anywhere. Look al the prices: Ladies’ Cotton Vests Is. Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers ts lid. Ladies’ .Tap Silk Blouses 7s lid. Hundreds of similar snips. Call for your share of the great offerings. Alc-Gruer's, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Men's Rubber Pegamoid AA’aterproof Coast as supplied to th e navy 60s for 22s Gd at McKay's sale.—Advt. Delic’ous fried, boiled or poached eggs—most wholesome and nourishing food. Preserve a supply now with Sharlatul’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. No unpleasant smell or Savour.— Advt Less labour and infinitely better results. These are the benefits of using “ Tau-ol ” lor polishing floors, furniture and leather goods.—Advt.