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Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1926, Page 2

floods traffic through the Oliiti tunnel for the week ended on Saturday was 8111 tons.

It is notified in this issue that Mr Alfred .lohn ISloss has been appointed an inspector for the Westland district under the Heavy Traffic fiegulnlions.

Tho Westland County Council invites tenders for the construction of Alahinapua Creek road for a distance of about ID) chains. Tenders close on the Bth. prox.

The election of Cliuinnan of the AVestland County Council will take place on the 20th. inst. at the statutory annual meeting fixed for the fourth Wednesday in the month of .May.

The annual meeting of the AVestland Committee of the Canterbury Progress L.Hgtie will he held to-morrow evening at 7.30 o'clock at the County Chambers. The annual report to he presented appears in this issue.

Air T. H. Toolip.v. ot Ilari Ilari notifies a motor car service between Hari Hari and Hokitika, leaving Hari Hari on Thursdays at 9.30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7.43 a.in., and leaving Hokitika on Thursdays at 10 a.in. and Saturdays at 8 ji.iii.

In acknowledging a letter of c«ngratulation from the Chairman of the AVestland County Council (Mr T. R. Chesterman) forwarded at film time of the closing of the Dunedin Exhibition, the Secretary writes:—“f have to thank you very much for the kind remarks about the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, and have to express regret at your unlavoidable absence at the closing ceremony. The personal congratulations for our success wl'iich lias been really phenomenal, are much appreciated.”

On Wednesday, Afay 19th., in the R.vS.A. Hall, the Excelsior F.C.'s annual hull takes place. Arrangements are well in hand to make this function even more successful 'than previous halls held by this Club. Tickets are now in circulation and finding a ready sale at 2s Od each. The best of music, a first-class floor, and excellent supper will he provided.—Advt.

The death has occurred at 'Wellington of Engineer-Lieutenant McArthur Brown, aged forty-seven. He was formerly in the service of the Union •Steam Ship Co. He served in the war with the New Zealand Engineers, tut transferred in 1917 to the Royal Navy. Pie suffered severely from shell-shock while serving with the Dover Patrol in a big explosion at Dover in 1918, and has been in bad health ever since.

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

Seven days only, commenced Saturday, May Bth, special Hokitika clearance of surplus stocks together with ten cases of new season’s bargain goods direct from Greymouth, the very latest in Millinery, Jumper Suits, Cardigans, Costumes, Evening Frocks, Hosiery, Underclothing and Household Drapery. Drastic prices. We are compelled to clear the surplus stocks. Pay a visit of inspection, the bargains will surprise you. See the windows. MeGruers’ special surplus stock sale, Plokitika.— Advt.

That tickling, irritating cough can he promptly relieved by a few drops of “Nazol ” takes on lump'sugar. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. Punts and Row-boats can fitted by novice with “Wisconsin” Motors which ensure speed of 7 miles an hour and 30 miles to the gallon of benzine. R. P. M. Manning and Co., q Radford Row, Christchurch. —Adrt,

The local Telegraph Office advised shortly before noon that telegraphic communication was interrupted, there being no connection available outside of Greymoutli.

Addison’s have opened up a nice ranl>e of men’s pyjamas for winter wear, prices from 10s a pair; also hoys’ navy jerseys, all sizes.—Advt.

A dance will 'be held in the Arahura Valley Hall on Thursday, 23th. May, in aid of the Hall Funds. Good music efficient M.C. Supper provided. Admission, gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt.

A writer in Monday’s Christchurch “Press” Rays that Australian Hour makes 24s worth more bread out of every ton of flour. This is attributed to the harder and drier wheat milled in the other Slates.

’I he weather, which yesterday was disagreeable, got worse as the night wore on and a heavy north west gale set jin witb igi-eat force during the early hours of the morning. This morning the gale continues with somewhat less force but the day is very wet and miserable. /

The Annual Cbysanthemum Show is taking place in the Soldiers’ Hall this afternoon and evening. There is un excellent show of blooms, and the cookery classes have filled-well, making a very attractive display. The show will I>© continued this evening, and is well worth a visit.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 30, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 71 diphtheria, 11; enteric fever, 1 : tuberculosis, 11 ; pneumonia, 1 ; influenzal pneumonia, 1 ; puerperal septicaemia, 2. West Coast: Scarlet lever, 1; diphtheria, 1; lethargic er.eehalitis, 2. Deaths—Ointcrbury : Diphtheria. 1; septic abortion. 1; West Const: Lethargic encephalitis, 1. The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday, May 14th., at 8 o’clock sharp. Ist. prize, set of kitchen aluminium ware, comprising 4 pots, teapot, kettle and preserving pan; 2nd. TOIL, hag sugar; 3rd. 501 b. flour; 4th. tin of biscuits. All play off at end of season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Atmospheric conditions permitting a wireless concert will he given bv Mr Gifford. Roll up 1 Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt. The Grey “ Star ” reports.—The disastrous erosion by the Grey River, is increasing its operations at an alarming rate. During the last week a further thirty feet of river frontage was washed away in the Coal Creek area. The outbuildings on Mr W. Peyman’s farm have been moved to a safe place, and the removal of his dwelling is now being prepared for. Mr J. Harwell lias also suffered further loss of land through the inroads being made bv the river. It is understood that the farmers in the Coal Creek Flat are taking steps to obtain protective measures to combat the erosion of land, which, so far, has gone on unchecked.

Dacrydiiun Cnpressiiium,” writes:—

“It is gratifying to read your local note in your issue of the Bth inst., in which, you draw attention to the lact that it is unnecessary to go outside of our lci.hl timbers, or our local millers, in order to get long lengths of beams, joists, etc. The roofing in the, Roman Catholic Church at Hokitika contained some timbers »4 feet in length by loin. x. 3iu., and there are joists <3O feet long by 22in. x lin. in the roof of Messrs Newmans Garage, ami ill both cases the timber is Riinu and is the product of a lod.il mill.’

Many arc the ways and means adopted by people of securing goods without paving for them, hut the method used by a certain person in Palmerston North, as yet undetected, will take a lot of beating. He waited until some well-known citizen was away on holiday, and then, using the telephone, ordered a quantity of goods in his name from Jin unsuspecting tradesman, always adding the instructions that as nobody would he home until evening, the goods wore, to be left on the verandah or in the hack porch; Under cover of darkness, the thief would then cisit the dwelling and remove the articles. This type of theft is naturally very hard to detect, as no suspicion is aroused .until the bill for the goods airives, perhaps weeks later. The Executive Committee of the Kokatalii-Koiterangi Winter Show, are now preparing to hold their fifth annual fixture which is to he held on .Dine loth and 16th. Much interest'is now being shown in this popular event, and it is anticipated that this year will he quite as successful as previous shows. Owing to the extra ordinary wet summer and autumn, the produce section nmy not he up to last year’s standaid, hut it will he sufficient to demonstrate what the district can produce, under the most unfavourable conditions. Added interest will lie given to various other sections liv the introduction of extra classes. Much outside support has been promised and the Committee will spare no effort to induce all the outside competition that call he obtained. With the present day easy means of transit, there seems no reason why the townspeople and neighbouring districts should not enter into competition with as much enthusiasm, and success, ns those on the spot.

A sad fatal accident occurred about 5 o’clock- yesterday afternoon at Hotomanu, whereby Air William Dims, a recent arrival from Southland, lost his life, leaving a. widow and a child to mourn their loss. It appears that Duss, in company with a workmate named AA'allace. was engaged in hauling a truck of logs from the hush to the Rotomauu mill, the motive power being a motor tractor. By some unexplained means, the tractor broke away, and could not be controlled. AA’allace at once jumped clear of the tractor, hut Duss remained upon it. Eventually the tractor jumped the rails, causing the logs to come off the truck, and Duss was unfortunately crushed to death by one of them rolling upon him. The deceased, who was forty years of age. was killed instantaneously. Constable Rogers to-day proceeds to Rotomanu. where there will he an inquest.

Addison’s live just the nice fleecy blnnkets you want for the cold weather. Prices are lower this season and range from 25s 6d. Call and inspect.— Advt.

Keep influenza at bay by taking “ Xazol.” Its soothing, penetrating healing properties, give instant relief to coughs and colds. Is fid for 60 (loses.-—Advt.