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Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1926, Page 2

If is understood that Monieith’s brewery, at llcefton, is to be formed into a company with a capital of £15,000 sterling.

The annual meeting of the M'esiland Comity Council for tho election of Uiairman will take place at noon on M’ednesduv next.

Postponed: —Owing to the search for the victim of tile late drowning accident at Kokatahi it has 'icon decided that the produce sale arranged for next Saturday be postponed until a later date which will be duly noti fled.—Advt.

r l lie late flood caused erosion more or less serious at the northern approach to Malfroy’s bridge, Arulmra. and also to the south bank of the Kokatahi river, above the bridge. In both instances iurtlior protection works will be necessary to bold the position.

The residents of Matainui are looking forward to the erection of a now up-to-date Public Hall which the Wataroa Hall trustees propose to put in hand in the very near future. As tlio proposed hall will bo situated near the school grounds it will afford a very convenient and central site for the district as a whole. It is anticipated the new hall will cost approximately £IOO.

Mr IT. P. La wry, SAL. Warden at Westport, has received word to transfer to Christchurch, taking up duty there oil Monday, June 14th. Although the Department’s intentions regarding the Westport circuit are not disclosed, it is understood that strong objection, will bo raised if the Department attempts to work the whole of the Coast from Karatnoa. to Okarito with one Alnciistiato and Warden.

A Christchurch paper says:—Ringworm is prevalent amongst school children at the present time, and youngsters who have .suffered from the complaint and have not been able to secure a negative blood test are- being compelled to remain away from school. Dr T. E. Telford, Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury and Westland, states that those suffering from ringworm should not be allowed to come into contact with others, as it is in a highly infections condition.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported ill the Canterbury and West Coast health, districts for the week ended noon oil Mondliy, totalled 48, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 31 ; diphtheria. It); tuberculosis, 2; pneumonia, 2; pnrperal sepsis, 1; erysipelas 1. West Coast: Diphtheria, 1. The majority of the scarlet fever cases reported in Canterbury are at Kill i nelly where there has been an epidemic. Five deaths were reported in the Canterbury health district, four from tuberculosis, and one from diphtheria.

.More extensive use of New Zealand coal on the local railways was one of the principal recommendations of a Board of Inquiry which exhaustively examined the possibilities in ti is direction. -According to a message from Auckland, coal-owners are already casting hopeful eyes on the Railway Department, and are expecting as a natural outcome of the hoard’s findings shortly to he receiving orders from the Department. From inquiries!made today it was learned that the board’s recommendations were being given effect to as far as was possible, but to what extent could not at present be indicated.

Merlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Cbarente, France, is “ par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also White Horse, very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. J. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the West Coast.—Advt. Dependable worm remedy—Wade’s Form Figs. Children like them.—Advt.

For Bronchitis or v Asthma- inhale “Nazol.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “Nazol” to-day.—Advt.

Good Navy Cardigans 24in. to 32in., suitable for school wear. Prices reasonable at Addison’s.—Advt.

The usual weekly euchre' tournament will he held in the Woodstock Hall on Friday night next, to be followed with a long night dance. Admission to euchre Is; to dance, gents 2s, ladies a plate,—Advt, i

Search parties were engaged all day yesterday in the river at Kokatahi, but their efforts to find any trace of the missing lad Cecil Smith. This morning the search was being continued down the river. The parents of the lad Miami Mrs Smith, of Shirley, came to Hokitika last evening by the express. All roads will lead to the Excelsior Ball in the 11.5. A. Hall this evening. Everything is in order for an enjoyable night out. The floor has undergone a special preparation while the music by Mr C. Boss’s orchestra will bo ol tbe best. Dancing commences at 8.31) sharp. Admission 2s Gd.— Advt.

The residence of Mr Charles Gannon, at Granity, was' totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. Owing to i ho flames being fanned by a strong wind, an adjoining house, occupied by Mr W. Rogers, was seriously threatened, but was saved through the efforts of a volunteer brigade, although the building suffered considerable damage.

Returned soldiers euchre tournament will bo continued in tho Soldiers’ Hail, next Friday, May 2lst at 8 o'clock sharp, First prize, travelling rug (value £3 15s) ; second prize, suit case; third prize, lady’s chubby umbrella ; fourth prize, 1 dozen gent’s handkerchiefs. The four prize winners each night play off at the end of the sifisoii for a lady’s or gent’s bicycle. Special arrangements are being made for heating the hall. Supper. 801 l up. Admission 25.-—Advt.

Look out for the Railwtty Carnival Dance in the Soldiers’ Hail, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 26th. Latest novelties in dances. Waltzing competition; prize for ladies host carnival dress'. Good orchestra ; good supper. Admission, gentlemen 3s Gd, ladies 2s Gd. J. A. Crcagh, lion. sec.—A-lvt.

A Matainui correspondent writes: There was a. large gathering of friends at the residence of Mr mid Mrs Archie Mcßride last Saturday evening to Welcome home the happy pair who were married in Christchurch some couple of weeks previously. Both were very popular residents of the district, and the gathering proved a very enjoyable and successful one. During an interval in the songs :iiul dancing the toast ol the newly wedded pair was honoured with enthusiasm, the best of good wishes being expressed for their future happiness and prosperity.

When the caretaker at the Wellington limit harbour went on his rounds early oil .Sunday morning, he was considerably startled to find a suit of dross clothes and a pair of slices lying on the ground by the water's edge. A ith thoughts of suicide in his mind, lie immediately communicated with the police and reported his discovery. However a tragedy was not afoot, as the owner, who had been having a “night out.” a fairly heavy one evidently, was located later. The young man concerned bad been down to the boat harbour', taken off bis dress clothes, and shoes, and braved the wintry conditions by walking home minus the necessary clothing demamkd 'by the law of the hind. "Apparently the climate did not affect him, lor lie was all right when he collected his clothes.

We have made it worth while to pay a visit to the annual stocktaking sale which begins on Saturday, May 15th. A sVji-c wide sale in every department, drastic reductions to reduce stocks to simplify stocktaking. Come for a look. The great price attraction is too good to miss. McGruers, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

Now landed, 250 cases of choice pics, various varieties, including Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, Jonathans, Washingtons, Ripstones, etc., 50 hall-cases of Winter Cole pears, with instruc Dons to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Coy. Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt

Be on guard against influenza. Take “Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.