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Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1926, Page 2

The Inniiagalma Hospital Hoard is inviting applications for the position of probationer at the Rcefton Hospital, A tlirlstciiiircii firm has been nib vised liy its Wellington representatives that considerable quantities of the best butter have been sold lately to Australia. and the market for this quality is very linn. Business inijj'ht be arranged on the basis of Is 7d f.o.b. Butter prices, both wholesale and retail, advanced Id per lb. on the West Coast last Saturday. The death of Mrs Julia Emily Cochrane- took place at the Grey Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased, who was TO years of age. was a native of Nelson Creek, and had been ailing’ for the past- six months. She leaves One son, Robert (Reef Ton), and four daughters, Meat lames J Sclioftcld (Coal Creek), A. Williams (81/iketown), J. Griffin (Totara Flat), and Annie (at home), also a sister Mrs Hugh (Cobden) and a brother. Mr F. Kent (Reefton). Her husband died in 1912.

To assist the poultry industry, the Government is establishing a poultrybreeding experimental and research station at the Agricultural Department’s laboratory at Wallaeeville. Feeding and the cost of poultry food will be especially enquired into. Experimental work will be carried out in connexion with the control of diseases, and parasites (affecting poultry; the hatching and rearing of stock by artificial means on advanced lines; and the breeding of tested ]X?digree stock. The poultry station at the Ruakura ,State Farm i« to he remodelled on modern lines, the idea being to run the plant as a practical object lesson in commercial poultry-keeping. Something worth making up, our striped”' white flannelettes, flannels, dress flannels all shades, coloured winceyette in pale blue, helio, flesh, cream and sunset. Addison’s',— : "

Try Addisons for Shetland wool underwear, nightdresses, cam knickers, knickers, camisoles and vests.—Advt.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at' 8.30 o’clock tonight at the Club Room, Hamilton Street.

The Rev. Knowles-Smith, who has succeeded Rev J. F. Jack in charge of tho local Alethodist Church, accompanied by Airs Knowles-Smith, arrived last evening, and will take services on Sunday next at Hokitika.

Ladies All-Wool line Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades: You can get them for 3s (id and 4s 6d a pair tor Cash at Schroder and Co., where you can also get Grey Silk hose '2s 9d per pair. Ring up Phone 121. s. —Advt.

Mr A. J. Shaw, who succeeds Air A. Aitken as manager of the Hokitika branch of the Bank of New Zealand, at Hokitika, accompanied bv Airs Shaw, arrived on Wednesday evening bv motor car from Nelson.

The fortnightly series of sale of produce and home cookery on behalf of All Saints Church Fund will he continued to-morrow (Saturday) at Air Preston’s old shop, where gilts will bo gladly received,

It is announced in this issue that, a complimentary social will be tendered Mr and Airs T, E. V. Seddon on Aiity 5. The occasion will be to congratulate the Alemlier for Westland on his leelection. Tickets are now in circulation. As there is likely to be a very large attendance, early application lor tickets is necessary.-

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Westland Lodge, No 89, C.A.O.T). was held in the Lodge Room last evening, when there was a fair attendance, presided over by A-B. Bro. E, Kearns. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, outward correspondence was read and approved, and inward received. Bards reported sick members were doing fairly well. Sick pay to the amount of £2 and a maternity bonus of £G were passed for payment. One candidate was initiated into tho Rites of Druidism by A.D. Bro E. Kearns, assisted by his officers in a very able manner, The Lodge then closed in harmony,

A pioneer Canterbury settler, Air Geo, Fi Furby, died at Christchurch on Sunday at the age of 73. A native of Hastings, England, lie landed in 1858 at Lyttelton, and at the cue of 17 joined tins Telegraph Department at Hokitika as a cadet. Me- served for many years in various places on the West Coast during the gold mining activities in tile late seveliiies. Amongst other offices. Mr Ftirby occupied the positions of Postmaster at Kumara, Rangiora and Hamilton. At the time of retirement in 1915, l.e Fas senior inspector of Post Offices lor the South Island. lie was a prominent Freemason, lie leaves a widow, four sons, F, AV, EllC by (Wellington), G. B. Furby (Ashburton), Major W. E. K, Furby and Engineer Lieutenant H. H. A. Furby, lt.-NMt.- both of Chfistcbufciii

Our New Wool’s Blankets, Rugs and Flannels are now in very great demand —at very reasonable prices lor hash. It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co., or ring up Phono 121.5. lor any further information. —Advt,

An interesting investigation was conducted at Wellington into tho causes of the mortality of trout' in the Avon in April. Some of the fish were icceived in Wellington and subjected to a post-mortem examination. Jt is now reported that the fish were not poisoned, but. sufiocated. Evidently some powdered substance, probably Hour, bud been emptied into the river, and was being carried in suspension l,v the water.- The fish, drawing the llourv water through their gills, simply clogged their breathing mechanism,- and were slowly suffocated. There was no evidence of an active chemical oi other poisoning agent. It was remarked at the time of the mishap that fish taken from the river and placed m clean, fresh water revived 1 airly rapidly. A meeting of ladies and gentlemen was held at the Comity Chambers last evening to organise a complimentary social to Mr Seddon ALP., and Mrs Seddoit. There was ,i good attendance, and much interest taken ill the event, which was fixed lor 1\ editesday 4 , May sth.. at the Soldiers’ Hall. Admission was fixed at 2s (id niid a Committee of ladies was set up to arrange with Airs Preston for the catering. It was resolved to as 1. Mr ( . Ross to arrange an orchestra. .V committee of ladies was set up to arrange a short musical programme, and to arrange with regard to decorations. It was decided to ask the Alayor ol Hokitika to preside, and invite the County- Chairman and the Alayors of G icy mouth. Kultiaril atid Ross. It was decided niso to extend fiii Invitation to the Prime Al Blister; and Air (■• Forbes M.P. Among others to be invited are Mrs Seddon (Welifiigtoiij; Mrs Grimniond (Ross) and lion'll. L. Michel, Af.L.C; From the interest evinced in the event in both town niid eoufitrt'. the function should be very successful.

The Arnlmra Road School has von the first of the prizes offered by the Forestry Department for work in Coast Schools in connecion with this science. Here sonic ll mid reds < f yeung I’inCs; Japanese Cedar and Redwood iiiilv lit? Seen growing Under (lames covered with wire’ netting, Great trouble has been experienced thio'nghout the district in getting the Redwood seed to strike. A big percentage of the seed sent to this country seems to eoilsist of husks, so that a very thick sowing is nece'ssar.V.- Arahnrn is the only School that has succeeded in getting the Redwood to put in an appearance. An experiment is being tried with Lawsonia slips. Five, hundred odd twigs from this .plendid shelter tree were planted under a hush shelter in February last. In addition to the above work a two acre plantation lias been securely lanced and about six hundred trees, provided by. tilO Forestry Department. planted. So far the School Committee have been compelled to shoiihief all tnc expense, except, lor trees. la's 'ting the ease, it is not likely that more can be done in this line unless the Board or Department comes forward with some assistance. To leave the p-lanta ioo as it i* now—uiidraincd —means the eventual cieatii of the trees, wlieroas ,t small grant for drainage would mean a valuable asset for future general ions. Addisons have opened up all sizes in children's rubber capes with hoods, maids’ rubber coats, black, tan and grey; Indies’ ruber coats, all shades. Splendid quality and cheapest prices. —Advt,

£5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher but it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you front fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Clnist church. —Advt.