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Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1926, Page 2

Mr Seildon M.P. hopes to pay a short vist to the Coast towards the end of next week, when he will endeavour to visit as many of the centres as possible, and look into any local matters requiring attention.

Miss F. Scott wishes to notify the public that she lias opened a first-class cake shop. Home-made breads, pastry,, pies and cakes fresli daily. Opposite Bee’s Grocery, Re veil St.— Advt.

The supporters of Mr James O’Brien in his parliamentary nireer are tendering him and Mi's O’Brien a social gathering in the .Soldiers’ Hall tomorrow evening, for which complete arrangements are being made, and a hirgo attendance is expected.

Tho Postmaster-General (Hon. W. Nosworthy) announced in the House last week that the new 12s and 3s pos* tago stamps, demoting His ‘Majesty King George V. in naval uniform, wero to be placed on sale on July 12tli.

The death of Miss Rita Moss, third daughter of the late G. Moss and Mrs Moss, Alexander Street' Greymouth, toog place at Christchurch Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased was seized with influenza on Sunday morning, and was at once removed to the Hospital. She was twenty-five years of age, and was at work in Christchurch.

The Fire Brigades Bill contains a provision to the effect that every person enrolled as a member of th<f volunteer Fire Police established by the Fire Board should be enrolled by the chairman of the board, and his services accepted for one year from the date of enrolment. He should be sworn in before a justice, nnd during bis services should have the full power, authority nnd responsibility of a constable.

During the past year 1935 lilnis of a total length of 4,680,610 feet, were censored in New Zealand. Of this number, 22 were rejected wholly, 131 passed subject to excisions and 13 passed for adult audiences only. There were hut two appeals against the decision of the censor in regard to censored films. In one instance the appeal hoard upheld the censor’s decision, ami in tlie other the. appeal was allowed, subject to an excision in the film.

A caucus was held at Wellington on Saturday of the Government Party when the question of amendments io the Dairy Control Export Act was discussed at some length. Needless to say opinion was not unanimous, but it is understood that there is a considerable majority in the House in favour of control. The question of voting on n tonnage basis meets with more opposition, and it would not be surorising to hear of a proposal to substitute one man one vote for the tonnage system. Compulsory control comes into force on September Ist.

Mr L. F. de Berry, M.A., formerly ißeetor of the Hokitika. District High School, and presently headmaster of the Central School, Palmerston North, has issued recently an individual spelling hook for schools. The work is in two volumes, hook one being for the preparatory division and standards 1 and '2. while hook two is for standards 3,4, 5 and 6. The work is the result of seven years compilation, and the preface indicates it was commenced while Mr de Berry was in charge of the Hokitika school. The -method for mastering the spelling and meanings of words, upwards of 5.000 are. detailed, is simple, yet thorough, and by .making a study of the system, pupils should achieve a rapid mastery over the task ahead of them. Mr de Berry iu a chapter on the teaching of spelling embodies a life time experience and study of the subject, and the instruction cannot be otherwise than helpful to teachers of all standards who have to be at pains to impress upon their charges the mysteries regarding the use of words in daily service. The work is one which should come into general vogue once the importance of its contents is more widely known. To the young teacher in particular it should he a great help and guide. Mr de Berry is to be congratulated on his efforts in a branch of preparatory teaching which should be a very distinctive aid to the more rapid advancement of primary education particularly in regard to the first of the two R’s of the primal education system.

Our enthusiasm for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” never slackens be cause it brightens wives and generally makes for better times. A Is packet does seven washing.—Advt. Wet feet mean liability to influenza and chills. Take Nazol promptly. A few drops on sugar gives prompt relief. Is 6d for 60 doses.—-Advt,

Mr A. McArthur and family insert two notices of thanks in this issue.

A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Upper Koiterangi Public Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Good music, supper provided.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell by auction on' Thursday next at 2.30 p.in. on the premises of Mr R. Moore, Rolleston Street, the whole of his new and first-class furniture and effects.

The death of Mr H. J. Torbit, formerly in charge of tlie Labour Bureau at Greymouth, took place at Auckland on Sunday. Deceased was married to a sister of Mr Will. Jeffries, (if Hokitika.

Programme and Book of Words for the Westland Competitions may be obtained from Mr D. J. Evans, Mr J. W. Morris (Secretary), or at the office of this paper. Price Is.—Advt.

The usual, weekly tournament will be hold in St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening. The prizes on this occasion lieing—lst., first-class pair of double blankets; 2nd., a rug; 3rd., a suit case; 4tli. a bedroom clock. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt.

The fire-bell rang out a vigorous alarm at 4.20 o’clock this morning. The Brigade turned out very promptly in strong force, but their services were not required. The cause of the alarm was a rubbish heap in Miss Scott’s premises, Tancred St., at-the rear of the malt-house, which had been smouldering all night and flared up suddenly for a few minutes.

It is a, far off call to Japan from Hokitika, but the Westland Hospital Booril at its meeting lust night received the sum <>fi£6 lor overdue maintenance fees from a one time victim of an accident in South Westland, who is now resident in Japan, and forwarded the amount of bis indebtedness from there by bank draft.

At the annual meeting of the Greymouth Bowling Club held last evening, .Mr W. Cochrane was elected President, Mr J. Truscott, vii ('-President, Mr C. Kibble secretary and Mr .J. Ring delegate to centre. In connection with the time of the West Coast tournament, it was decided in favour of extending the period to a week, the time to be devoted to pairs and rinks. The meeting decided against the proposal- oT the Westport Club for the officers of the centre to be selected from the Club where the annual tournament takes place.

On Saturday the Akaroa mail on ran into a ditch between Hal.swell and Tai Tapii, and the driver received cuts to the lace from a broken windscreen. No serious damage was done, but the driver and passengers bad a narrow escape from injury. As the car went over a rise in the road a passenger in the rear seat was thrown against the hood of tho car. The driver glanced round to see if any serious injury had been done, and rail the ear into the drain on the side ol the road. The ear was damaged a good deal and another was sent out. from Christchurch to bring the passengers and mails into the City.

The proximitv of the Magistrate s Court to an-hotel was the cause of an amusing incident at Wellington on Friday. An unsteady stranger, well nigh oblivious to all things mundane, and confused as to localities, found himself in tho Court buildings. Pursuing liis wobbly course upstairs, he hiccoughed., “Where’s the smoking lounge?” “Downstairs, outside,” was the custodian’s reply. The man then retraced bis footsteps, wandering into the clerk’s office. He edged up to the counter, stumbled on trying to get Ins foot on the rail that was not there, and thrusting half a crown into the clerk's hand, said, “Beer.” Alongside was Police Sub-Inspector .Harvey. Tumbling against him, the man said, “Where’s the barmaid? Where’s my beer?” A stern voice ordering him about his business brought the man to some realisation of the position. He beat, a liastv retreat.

We tender our thanks to the hundreds of satisfied customers that attended our gigantic Clearance Sale on opening day and beg to apologise for any inconvenience and delay that unfortunately occurred. We are now in a position to eater for your requirements and fresh bargains are offering at sensational prices.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Golden opportunity for keen buyers special Slump Sale. The great attraction of the day. Christchurch warehouse slump stocks bought at less than half prices. The full benefits of this great purchase now being passed on to the purchasing public. Savings greater than any ordinary bargain sale. Don’t hesitate, buy to-day. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grey mouth. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Advt. Don’t tak(\a chance with a chill. Take NaZol and keep in bed. Surest preventive of influenza. 60 doses foils 6d.—Advt. t