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Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1926, Page 2

Mr J. T. Brown, South Hokitika, notifies that all stock found trespassing on his land after April :20th. will bo

impounded

The annual meeting of the Westland Referees’ Association will he held in Keller’s Booms on Thursday evening at 7.30 o’clock.

A meeting will lie held ai the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow evening to take steps to organise a complimentary social to Mr and AJrs T. E. Y. Sodden.

The Beautifying Society’s Ball to he held in the B.S.A. Hail, this evening promises to he as it was last year—a gra.it success. Dancing will commence promptly at 3.30. The committee in ils wish to provide all present with supper at a reasonable hour has found it necessary to request the orchestra to provide no encores until after dance seven.

The funeral of the late Air Andrew Scott took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number ol iriends. Ihe pall bearers were four of tho employees of the deceased. A large number of floral tributes were received from sorrowing friends. The Kev. P. B. Fraser conducted the .service at the graveside.

Afr J. A\ . Card has been returned unopposed s Alayor of Featherston. Air Card lost liis office a few days ago owing to the fact that the legal firm (Afessrs Card and Lawson), of -which lie is a partner, had had business relations with the Borough Council. Mr Lawson appeared at Court, and received money on behalf of the Council, and it was held that, though Afr Card had had no actual connection with the matter, he as a partner was involved.

An Auckland correspondent states the Eden electors go to the poll on Thursday next, but no confident prophecies are heard about the result. The reason is the unknown quantity represented by the vote Miss Melville "ill receive. V ithout her intrusion. Sir James Gunson would be an easy winner, and many people believe he may still win, but it all depends on how many votes Miss Melville polls. The surprising- thing is that Labour supporters have not that cocksureness of victory which distinguished them at tile general election. Possibly they

have not recovered from the rebuff at that- time. At the moment they have their leader, Mr Holland, in the field along with five M.P.’s including Afr Peter Fraser, of Wellington, as well as Mr Frank Langstone and Mr Tom Bloodworth. There are also one or two women speakers, so that it will not he for lack of platform exercise if Mr Mason fails again.

Try Addisons for Shetland wool underwear, nightdresses, cam knickers, knickers, camisoles and vests. —Advt. Something worth making up, our striped white flannelettes, flannels, dress flannels all shades, coloured winceyotte in pale blue, heiio, flesh, cream and sunset. Addison’s.—Advt.

Addisons have opened up all sizes ill children's rubber capes with hoods, maids’ rubber coats, black, tan and grey; ladies’ ruber coats, all shades. Splendid quality and cheapest prices. —Advt,

It is hoped to arrange for a full parade of returned men here on Rundav, April 25th. (Anzac Day). The matter was mentioned at the meeting of the ICS.A. last night, and all service men are desired to attend.

A well-known Christchurch tobacconist, E. Patrick Jernian, met with a serious accident on Thursday night. He was lifting a mirror dqwn from tho wall of his shop, when the hook which was holding it gave way. Tho minor struck him in the eye as it fell and severely cut his forehead. He as taken to the hospital and operated on. His eye had to ho taken out, and it is believed that- the sight of his other eye is endangered.

At the conference of local bodies yesterday the Mayor of Greymouth referred to the possibility of the watol from Waiiiihinilii being utilised for Greymouth householders. r Jhis led Mr Mi ml later to express a polite regret that Greymouth did not have a decent water supply, with the hope that they would bo able to give them something decent from ’Westland, a sally that caused a laugh fo go round the table.

A meeting of ladies and gentlemen will ho held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Thursday evening to arrange for a, complimentary social to Mr and Mrs T. E. Y. Scddon at a date to be fixed. All interested in organising a function tor the town and country public are invited to attend. — Advt. ' :

The R.K.A. weekly elicit res for the winter season in aid of tho hall funds .will commence on Friday, April 23rd. (St. George’s Day). Four prizes will be offered, arid an aggregate given at the close of the sea-on. Rules for the conduct of tho competitions are now being prepared, and will lie announced Inter, together with further particular- as to prizes etc. A meeting ol ladies will he held on Friday afternoon next (Kith, insi.) to organise a social and entertainment committee.

Arising out of the recent attempts to wreck trains near Palmerston North, the Wanganui District Traffic Manager’s office is controlling nino gangs of railwayman who are patrolling the tracks on the X a pier and Wellington dines for many miles. Each gang consists of. four men, each man covering one mile of track before tho arrival of all night trains. As a further precaution all grids or beams on all cattle-stops in the vicinity have been wired down and made secure with staples.

The death look place at Westland Hospital this morning of .Mrs Cecilia Drown, wife of .Mr Edwin Drown, after a short illness. Deceased was a native of Ktmvira and 40 years of ago. Her husband is at present at Andagoya. Columbia. South America. For several years be was employed on the Biinu dredge and resided in Hampden Street. A large family are left, six daughters and three sons. Two sisters live at Rotorua. and there are two brothers, one being Mr John O’Hara, of Greymouth. .Many friends in the district will bear the news with sincere regret.

Eight deaths from infectious or other notifiv'ible diseases wero reported in the Canterbury Health District during the week ended noon on ironday, as follows:—Diphtheria 1. tuberculosis (i, eclampsia 1. Infectious iuhl oilier notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and "West Coast Health Districts for the same week totalled 30, a.s follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 4. diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 5, pneumonia G, puerperal sepsis 2. eefiunpsin ], septic abortion 1. AYest Coast: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 4, pneumonia 1, erysipelas 1.

At the meeting'of the B.S.A. Hokitika Branch, last- evening, it was resolved to ask the Mayor (Mr G. A. Berry) to make the usual arrangements for the eoiiTniemor.afion of Anzne Day on the 25th. inst. It was reported a .supply of poppies would he received immediately and it was resolved to ask the Mayoress (Ants Perry) to kindly arrange for the sale of poppies on the usuul lines. On the afternoon of Anzac Day, the returned men will march to the cemetery and deposit wreaths on the graves of deceased soldiers. Oil returning to the Soldiers’ Hall refreshments will he served.

A highly .spectacular blaze occurred in the middle of Ben ley Avenue, C'hristchriich. at 10.30 on Monday night, just near the Durham Street corner, when a motor-car caught fire, and a tin oil' petrol with which the tank was being filled went up in flames as well. The car, a small two-seater Hupinobile, was pushed out of tile way of the binding petrol tin and the fire, which had extended to the hood, was soon extinguished, hut the tin of petrol blazed up in a huge pyramid of fine (hat brought spectators hurrying from all quarters. It was fully five minutes liefore it hurtled itself out. 'flic car was disabled and had to ho towed home, but. it had a very luckv escape.

The new son son s goods arc now on view. Fashions very latest in felt and model millinery, latest silk and woollen scarves, fancy cuff gloves in kind, woollen and cotton suede, tailored coat frocks and costumes, woollen costumes, tunics and cardigans, cosy underwear, etc. A visit of inspection is invited. AteGruer’s, The leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grcvmouth.—Advt.

Ford Owners: “King” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil, and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from R. P. Af. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt ■Jest arrived a consignment of choice hot-house tomatoes, dessert and cooking applc-s. To he sold at lowest market videos.—Paterson, Michel and Coy. Ltd., (’Phone No. 2). —Advt.

A simple, scientific remedy

“ Nazal.” Cures a cold like magic. Powerful and penetrating. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Afeit’s knitted sox Is fid. reduced to Is per pair; Aten’s linen collars Is 3d, S for Is fid ; men’s knitted pants 7s C, must go for 5s fid ; men’s trousers lOs fid, are 14s fid for cash, at Schroder and Co’s., where you can get boys’ school suits 5s Cd, 7s fid. 10s fid, 12s fid 21s for cash; now is is your time to he able to save money. Inspection cordially invited at Schroder and Co.— Advt.

First aid for coughs, colds and influenza "Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt?.

You are always interested in new things, so you will be glad to know that AlcKav’s have just received large consignments of exclusive winter coats, hats, frocks, and furs from their London buyers at exceedingly low prices.— AY. McKay and Son, Hokitika and G rcvmouth.—Advt.