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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1926, Page 2

A Gazette Extraordinary calls Parliament- to meet on June 16. Notice of a strayed poly steer at Arahura appears in this issue. At u meeting of. the Committee of the Inangahiia Trotting Club held on Monday evening it was decided to apply for December 30th, 1926, as the date for the (Tub’s Annual Race Meeting. At an adjourned inquest held yesterday at Botomanu, a verdict was returned that ’William .Jarvey Duff .met his death by being crushed by a tractor locomotive on May 11, no blame being attachable to anyone. -Mr IV. J. Ball, J.]’., was acting-Coroner. witli a

jury of four. Evidence was given by Messrs Wallis and Brown (Inspector of Machinery) and Constable Rodgers.

The West. Coast section of the ’Wesleyan Synod met at Reeflon on Tuesday. The Rev. Knowles Smith, of Hokitika, presided and addresses were given by the Revs. O. Burnett, of Westport, and S. Radeliife. of -Murchison. The visiting clergy are the Revs. G. R. Man- (Granity). Marten (Greymouth), Knowles Smith (Hokitika), S: Radcliffe (Murchison), and Burnett (Westport).

A public meeting will he held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock tomorrow night to deal with the report regarding the establishment of a Competitions Society, and appoint the necessary officers. Particulars of the report in question are published in this issue. All interested in this movement promoted mainly in the interests of the rising generation, are invited to attend and co-operate in the work of the Society.

Ponsonby road, Auckland, presented a weird appearance on Friday when every conceivable form of receptacle was placed on the edge of the footpaths to catch the rain-water as it fell from the verandahs. AVater had become valuable overnight, and bath-tubs, “ billies,” buckets, and wash-basins skirted the road. Householders kept a strict watch on their receptacles, which were emptied as soon as they contained enough water for use. One motorist who drew up alongside a plentiful supply in a large tub made n request.that ho should he .allowed to use it to fill his radiator, lmt met with a cool reception. He was curtly informed that such luxuries as motor-cars were not to he considered in the light of the household emergencies which had so unexpectedly developed.

'flic Samoan Census taken this year shows that the native population is 36.088, including 380 other Pacific Islanders. This figure, when compared with the Census return for 1921. shows that the native population has increased 1087 during the four and threequarter years, an increase of 12.2 per cent. The total number of Europeans enumerated was 2-198. Some years previous to 1914, there were nearly 5000 Chinese and Melanesian labourers in the islands. Tn 1914. the number of Chinese was 2184, and of Melanesians 900. At the time of the 1921 Census these numbers had been reduced to 1290 Chinese and 465 Melanesians, On the first of January of this year the numbers were 890 Chinese and 155 Melanesians.

Though a woman may hold a massage certificate to practise in England she may not practise in New Zealand unless she is registered under the Masseurs Act, which requires proficiency not only in massage but in medical electricity and remedial exercises, and no hospital board is permitted to employ an unregistered masseuse (says the Auckland “Star”). An English woman who has not been registered in this country has been employed at the Auckland Hospital, and a request was made on her behalf to the DirectorGeneral of Public Health for her retention until after she had gone to Dunedin and passed the necessary examination there. An unfavourable report was received by the Hospital Board at the last meeting, when Mr Hewitt, after learning that the young woman was willing to pay her own fare to Dunedin and her own fees and board whilst there, declared that it was a ease of “ red tape ” which would cause a grave injustice, and on his motion it was decided to approach the Minister of Health and ask him to have the matter reconsidered.

During the next ten days McKay’s showroom will be the Mecca of all thrifty shoppers, when fashionable flare and godat coats in an infinite variety of colours, styles and materials will be offered at prices representing superlative value. These coats purchased in London at about half price, present an opportunity that comes but seldom. The prices, 24 s 6d and upwards, gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and see them or send for some on approval. You will be amazed at the low prices. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greyroouth.—Advt.

We have received from the growers with instructs >ns to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washingtons and other varieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Mr Phillip Best was re-elected Chairman of tlie AVaimea County Council yesterday.

Messrs P. Ryder and J. Mu Ida re are mentioned as candidates for the vacancy on the AYestland Land Board.

Mails which left ’Wellington on the 27th April per Taihiti via San Francisco arrived at London on 25th May. Entries for the seven-aside tournament on Thursday, .June 3rd. under the auspices of the Westland Sub-Un-ion will be received up to 8 p.m. on Monday next. Fees for juniors, Is per player, third-grade 6d, shrimps free.

The Ladies’ Committee in charge of the supper arrangements for the Bowling Club’s annual social dance are making very complete arrangements for the gathering which takes place on Thursday next (King’s Birthday night). Mr C. Ross’ Orchestra will supply the music for the dance.

The Rimu Sports Club will hold a sweepstake chop in Rimu on Saturday, June sth, 1926. Upright chop 12inch. log; handicap saw l2inch. log (two cuts); handicap chop 1-linch. log. Nominations to dose on Tuesday, Ist. June with S. Ogilvio, secretary, Rimu.—Advt.

A statement at Taumarunui on Tuesday that set a number of people .guessing was made by Hon J. G. Contes. Dealing with the question of allocating tlie portfolio of Public Works, which he was unable to continue to hold much longer, he said that tlie man who was wanted for the job was one who had been "way-back,” a,mnn who bad travelled in the mud as well as on the best of the roads.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday, May 2Sth, at 8 o’clock sharp. First prize, 4S-J)iecc dinner set, second prize 21-picee tea set, third prize, set of fancy jugs, fourth prize, .'half-dozen cups and saucers. The four winners each night will play off at the end ot the season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Special arrangements have been made for heating the hall. Roll up! Supper! Admission 2s.—Advt.

One never knows what to expect. At yesterday’s meeting of the Westland County Council, when Mr 13. Ward was congratulating the new Chairman on his election he made a fervent request for the provision of fine weather, as he was mortally tired of the continuous rain that had been experienced. Anyway to-dav, whether by the grace of Cod. or the act of the new Chairman, the weather has turned out fmo.

The usual weekly euchre tourney was heL 1 at St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Tuesday evening, when the attendance was large, over 100 players competing for the valuable prizes offered. The first prize, a pair of blankets and a sofa scarf, was won by Mr G. Howe. The second, a rug, was won by Miss Nellie Lock, the third prize, half a dozen towels, was won by Mrs A. Groufskv, while the fourth, a cushion was won by Miss Chaplin.

The Railway Carnival hall in (lie Soldiers’ Hall last evening was a great success. There was an attendance of nearly ICO couples, many in carnival dress, and the scene was a very bright and attractive one. Capital music was supplied by Mr C. Boss’ orchestra, assisted by Mr Parkinson (Greymouth), while extras were supplied by Misses Gillool.v, Mclntosh and Jacobs and Mr Lawn. Tho ladies committee provided a very dainty supper, iuid Messrs Blench and Coulson were in charge of the floor. The prize winners wove:— Lucky waltz. Miss A. McGee; waltzing competition, Miss Johnson, and Mr J. Stopforth; carnival dress, Miss A. Shannon “Danger Signal.” Discoverer of Mr “X,” dressed as lady, Mr Armstrong. Dancing was kept up merrily till an early hour, the ball being voted a' huge success. Ladies and Gentlemen! The' whiteness of your linen speaks wonders for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt. Can’t keep colds if you take “Nazol.” Acts like a charm. Powerful, penetrating. Take a few drops on sugar or inhale. 60 doses Is 6d. —Advt. Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s 6d a pair at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers. —Advt. After the exhilaration of the dance take “Nazol” before retiring. Run no risk of dangerous chill. 00 doses “ Narco! ” Is Gd.—Advt.