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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1926, Page 2

Charlie Chaplin’s great picture “The Gold Rush’’ will ho shown here in about a fortnight's time. It is said to he a masterpiece.

Quite a number of West Coast homes tore engaged at the Timaru race meeting to take place next week. This fact makes it rather doubtful whether many Const horses will appear at the special meet at Nelson next- Saturday week.

That popular little weekly magazine, “Humour” is more popular than ever following in its big Jumbled Sentence Competition which has been responsible for introducing thousands of now readers to this notable weekly collection of the world’s wit. The Competition closes with the New Zealand Office (Box 965, Wellington) on April 22nd.

It is notified in this issue that an examining officer will ho in attendance at the County Office on Wednesday for the convenience of applicants for motor drivers’ licenses. Those without licenses should avail themselves of this opportunity as after this week the regulations as to the prodiiction of drivers’ licenses will he strictly enforced.

The Hon Minister of bands is duo at Groymouili to-morrow, and will visit ibis district on Wednesday escorted by Mr Seddon M.l’. Tin- ministerial party is expected to visit A rail lira mil Kokatahi during Wednesday, and arrive at Hokitika for the evening when deputations will be taken at tlie County Chambers at 7.1 It) o’clock. The Hon Mr McLeod will leave for Lyttelton the next, morning, ft is understood the Minister purposes a return trip to Westland later, to tour (lie southern district.

A writer in the April “Aussie” tells the latest Ford yarn as follows: ‘‘Yesterday, 1 was nearly run down by a I'ord motor car on the Oamaru-Duiiedin road. T just opened inv legs in time.” This is j ust one of hundreds of humorous stories ill the latest issue of this popular magazine and these are supplemented by a host of pictures drawn by the leading black and while artists of Australia and New /calami. One of the finest contributions to the April ■‘Aussie” is a poem “The Man Behind iho (Inn" which is well worthy of Kipling.

”lt is impossible to spoon-feed the country,” declared the Prime Minister, at. an election meeting in Kdcn. “We must realise that we cannot get something for nothing. The best, we can hope to do is to prepare tlie road of opportunity for everyone. Through the war we advanced far upon the way of human understanding, and it is the firm resolve of the Government so to administer the affairs of the country that the children of to-day are given a better chance in life with equal opportunity for all.”

Advice ill as been received by Afr T. K. Y. Seddon, ALT’., from the Alinister of Public Works, in reply to a request from Kumara Borough Council to have a portion of the road from Kumara Junction to Kumara classified as a Grade'l road, that the matter will receive consideration in the forthcoming estimates. Air Seddon has also received from' the Alinister of Railways confirmation of the Railway Board’s promise that the Railway Department’s grant, in connection with, the Whnll and Smith St deviation. Greymouth, would he increased to £SO.

“The most- regrettable feature of the effects of war service is the increasin'! number of eases of breakdown of returned men during the past twelve months,” says the annual report of the Dunedin R.S.A. “Especially is this so with men who have at some period experienced the effects of gassing, and who are only now showing definite symptoms of T.B. trouble. Eight such cases have come under the notice of

the secretary during the last mouth. Negotiation with the Pensions Department with a view to proving attributability in these cases is a somewhat lengthy business, especially in the case of men who have not received medical treatment since their return to Xew Zealand. As time passes it is becoming increasingly evident that as their youth leaves them many will show the effects of the stress of war service.”

A few years ago prospecting and boring operations carried out on the low coastal ranges near Point Elizalieth le. suited in the proving of an Bft coal seam over a workable area estimated at -fftf) acres, the quantity of coal in the proved area being estimated at about 4.800.000 tons. It was then decided to establish a colliery, named the dames colliery, and in 1922 production was commenced. Trial samples of coal from this colliery have upon test shown that it is a first-class household coal, and since the commencement of operations approximately 100,00 tons have been produced, mainly to meet the demand for household requirements. A block of this coal was sent to Wembley Exhibition for display in the New Zealand pavilion, and the British Empire Exhibition directors have semi fit to award a modal to the exhibit, together with a decorative certificate. The medal which is of handsome design, together with the certificate, was recently feceived by tbe Mines Department.

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

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

Farmers: Fire! Protect yourselves with “Underwriters ” Fire Extinguishers. o’" ; ckly suppress most dangeroui outbrt'L. Always ready. Write for Free Booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “ Nazol.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

“No-Rubbing Laundry Help” wields a magic charm for men, women and children and keeps grocers busy.—Advt.

Try Atldisoils for Shetland Wool uni derwear, nightdresses, cam knickers, knickers, camisoles and vests.—Advt.

The price of butter rose this morning by one penny per lb. It is understood there is likely to be a Dominion shortage this winter.

At the Magsitrate’s Court before Messrs Kvans and Benjamin, justices, a country resident on a charge of being drunk on Saturday night was fined os and on the application of Sergt. King, a prohibiten order was granted against him.

The Canterbury education Board has appointed Mr W. R Kettle* its representative for the Greymouth High School Board and the Hon 11. L. Michel for tlie Hokitika School Board.

Mr J A. Sarnlle, youngest sou of Air and Mrs H. W. Sandlo, of Stafford, has received advice of his appointment as a junior mechanician in the engneering branch of the Post and Telegraph Department, and leaves tomorrow to take up his duties in Christchurch;

On Friday night, a car driven by Mr H. Olliver. of Greymouth, went over a hank on the main load from Ross to Hokitika. The occupants had a miraculous escape from serious injury, as the vehicle fell about ten feet, but remained upright. Mr Olliver was somewhat shaken, hut beyond a few bruises, neither lie nor the other occupant of the car received'injury. The vehicle was extensively damaged.

Mrs Sarah Rooney, for many years identified with Brunner, passed away at an early hour on Saturday morning at the Grey River Hospital, after a long illness. Deceased was 61 years of age and a native of Newry. Ireland. She is survived by one daughter. Airs W Curtain (School mistress at Kokin) and three sons. Messrs John, AYil--1 inin and Canicc Rooney, all of Greymouth. while she also leaves three brothers. Afessrs Michael and James Johnston, of Rimanga, and ATr Thomas Johnston of Greymouth, while Mrs (;. Alillor, of Runanga, is a sister.

We regret to record the death of Airs Houston, relict of the late Air Jolni Bain Houston, which took place at the Westland Hospital on Saturday night after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Adelaide and i 6 years of ago mid has been a resident of Woodstock and Hokitika over a long period of years. She leaves a family of one daughter (Airs AY. AleGowan. of Sydenham) and two sons (Al.r Win. J. Houston, of Throe Alile, and Air Al. IT. Houston, of Hokitika). The limeral took place this morning privately, the Rev. Father Healy conducting the services at St. Alary’s Church and tit the graveside.

Another of the West Coast pioneers in the person of Airs Hannah Tindale, of Brick Street. Greymouth, passed away at an early hour on Saturday morning. Alls Tindale was horn in Geelong, and landed in Greymouth in 1871 and lived for a time in Cobdon, where her husband was engaged in mining on the North Beach. About JO years ago. Air and Mrs Tindale went to Alaori Creek, and took up their residence there. She is survived by her husband. Air John Tindale (sen.), three sons. Benjamin (Greymouth), John (Public AA’orks Department, Piiiinkaikai). Edward (Australia), and four daughters: Airs C. Gollop (Dunedon), 0. Gibb (Auckland). P. Waldie (Wellington), and Aliss Alice Tindale, who is at home.

For children’s coughs and colds the host remedy is “ Nazol.” Agreeable and safe. Afore economical than mixtures or syrups. 60 (loses Is 6(l.—Advt.

Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere .Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. You can get them for 3s lid and Is 6d a pair for Cash at Schroder and Co., where \ou can also get Grey Silk hose 2s !)d per pair. Ring up Phone 121. s.—Advt. Be on guard against influenza. Take

“Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. 60 (loses Is fid.—Advt.

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

When your throat is affected by damp weather, take “ Nazol ” on su-

gar. Removes Imskincss and prevents serious trouble. 60 doses Is fid.—Advt.

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

For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Groat Peppermint, Cure.— Advt.