LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 August 1926, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

Private information has been received of the death of Mr C. J. Parham at Suva last month, after a prolonged illness of over three years. Mr Parham will lie remembered here as a mining engineer who interested himself in several propositions. He was a strong advocate of hydroelectric development from Ton rob a Canyon in regard to which he brought out a complete scheme and went to England in connection with' the flotation of the' Company. Some few years ago he went to Fiji on account of his family, but illness overtook him and he has been an invalid for some time. The family were with him at the time of his death, excepting his second son, Bayard, who was on his way to Suva at the time of the death, arriving a week after tho sad event. The many friends of the family in this district will feel nnidll sympathy for the bereaved wife and sons and daughters.

Melbourne is to have a. new grand organ for the City Town Hall. Tenders have been called for the supply, delivery and erection of the organ. It is now notified that' although the City Council’s original conditions of tendering, as contained in the printed specifications and general conditions of contract, will still stand, the council is prepared to receive and consider tenders on tenderers’ own conditions. The tenders will close at 2 p.m. on Afonday, September 20th.

“I am a warm admirer of the tropical fruits of the Island, many of which are unknown to New Zealanders, and strongly advocate importing them, said Air H. E. Vaile on his return to Auckland from the Islands on Afonday. “ Grenadilles. mango, paw-paw, alligator pears, limes and countless othei fruits are wasted in huge quantities there, and the only fruit exported is the banana. These others would doubtless prove great favourites with New Zealanders. It would surely be a good thing if the Fiji Government opened a depot in Auckland, where the fruit could he exhibited and sold. No doubt trade between the two countries would he greatly increased if the respective Governments were to give the subject the serious consideration it deserves.’