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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1926, Page 2

Nominations for flic County election! close at noon on Monday next.

The 'Westland .Sub-Union meets tonight .nominations for the junior chain pionsbip being received tip to 8 p.m.

Mails which left Auckland on 1 fit! March per the Niagara via Vaiicouvei arrived at London on 17th April.

The weather changed yesterday nlternoon and as the night wore on heavy rain set,, in from the north west and continued through the night.

By the Kaitoa that arrived at Grey mouth at tho week end. seventeen Angora goats came to hand for Mr AY. O’Heilly, of Upper Kokalahi, to assist in eradiating the blackberry pest off some of his land.

The annual meeting of householders throughout the district takes place tonight at 7.H0 o’clock at the several sciioolhouses, with the exception that at Hokitika, the meeting takes place in the Town Hall. For the Hokitika Committee there are ten nominations for nine seats. In the other centres nominations can be received at the meeting of householders.

The. prepaid ions for the complimentary social to lie tendered to Mr and Airs T. K. A’. Seddon next AA'cdnesday week are now well forward. Reports from the country indicate patronage from that, quarter, so that there should lie a large and representative gathering. In addition to the dance programme, a very interesting musical programme will be prepared, so that the evening with tie quite entertaining for all.

A Government, Department lms notficil the secretary of the New Zealand Hockey Association that that body will he required to deposit a £lO poll tax for each native member of the Indian Hockey team which will arrive in New Zealand shortly. The team comprises four British officers, one native officer, ,cind twelve Sikhs of other ranks. Although the tax is to he refunded when the native members of the team leave the Dominion, the news was received with astonishment l>v the' officials of the Association.

Merlots Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, France, is “par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also White Horse, .very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. ,T. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited. Sole Agents for the West Coast.—Advt,

Advice was received in town on Saturday evening that Air Samuel Stewart, of (loldsborongh. who had been reported missing on Friday afternoon, had turned up safely at Air K. Steele’s residence outside Goldsborough, all well. Air Stewart had been in the htt.sh for thirty hours. He appeared little the worse for his experiences. It is presumed that a lapse of memory caused him to wander through the bush. A large party had been engaged all day in the search, and the news of his arrival safely was a great relief to all concerned. .

Three rinks of Runanga bowlers visited Greyinoutli on Saturday in quest of the Reynolds’ Bhdges, and after an interesting match, were victorious by GO points to 42. All the Kmianga rinks won their games. Following are the detailed scores. Greymouth players being mentioned first in each instanceßadges Bink: Leitcli, Bunt, McKay, Graham (s) 15, v. Bowes, AVarburton, Afunsoii. line (s) 2G. Armstrong. Doogan, Reynolds, Blair (s) 11, v. Halliday, Heslin, Baddeley. Spd.ikmaii *is) 14. Bflebne.r, Kibble, AVilson. Carey (s) 16, v. Swallow, Unwin. Webb, Leach (s) 20,

There were many expressions of sorrow and regret voiced on Saturday when it became known that Air Arthur A.W. Finch, who was injured in the accident oil .Messrs Alallroy and Go’s tramline on Friday morning, had passed away during the afternoon, as a result of the very severe injuries received. On Friday night a quantity of blood was transfused from one of his brothers, and ou Saturday ail operation to his leg was performed, but peritonitis set in as a result ol internal injuries received, and the patient .succumbed. The deceased wa.s a native of A rail lira district and 41 years of age. Tl» .was very popular among those who knew him and deep regret is voiced at his tragic end, with sincere sympathy for his relatives. His father died some twelve years ago and mother last November. He leaves three sisters (AO's Rawlings of Hokitika, Airs Winter of Hawera and Airs Shirley of Inglewood) and six brothers all well known residents of the Anduira district. The funeral is to take place on Wednesday morning. An inquest is taking place this afternoon.

In changeable weather take “Nazol” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away, Is Gd.—Advt.

Ford Owners: 11 King ” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil, and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchureju—Advt.

Addisons have opened up a new rang© of boys’ tweed overcoats in all sizes. Style and prices right.—Advt.

Air J. J Krakow,sky notifies he has sold his dairying business to Air F. Gallop, and asks for a continuance of valued support for his successor. The maintenance case published on Thursday did not, in any way, refer to Mr AA illia in McKenzie llarcourt of Koiterangi.

A residence at Stillwater, the property of Air Alf Graham formerly of Hokitika, was destroyed by fire on Sundav morning about (i o’clock. The house was unoccupied at the time. Air Graham making arrangements to come over from Lake Coleridge to live again at Stillwater. Airs Graham was at Stillwater last week, but bad come to Hokitika for the week end.

Ohe of the, liest known West Coast railway officials, Air John William Hick, who for some time past had been laid aside with illness, passed away yesterday at the residence of his sister. Airs Jno. MeKnight, Cowper Street, Greyinotith. Tile deceased

who was 50 years of age—and a native of the AA’est- Coast, saw service at most of the stations on the AA’estland railway section, and was very popular with the travelling public, being a very courteous officer. He was stationed at different times at Hokitika. Stillwater and Otira, and latterly bad been stilt ionmaster for a considerable time at lteofton. His wife and other relatives will have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

Acts like a charm! That’s what thousands say of “ Nazol ” —the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds. —Advt.