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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1926, Page 2

Notice of a strayed hay hack inure at Koiternngi appears in this issue.

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will he held at the County Chambers this evening at 7..‘10 o’clock sharp. A full attendance of members is desired.

The members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association are invited to attend nt the Soldiers’ Hall for supper at 10 o’clock to-morrow evening (Friday) to say farewell to Mr Beg. Moore, lion, secretary, who is being transferred to Auckland.—Advt.

The London “Daily Telegraph’’ of ■lnly 10th records the (.'lection of Mr Deputy Sidney .1. Handle, of Ward of Farrington, to the London City Council. The declaration of election was made by the Lord Mayor of London, •subject- to the approval of the County Aiderman. Alderman Handle of London City is a nephew of Mr H. W. Handle of Stafford.

“ Often I have been asked my impressions in regard to iamusic.” remarked the instrumental music judge. -Mr IV. Paget Gale, of Dunedin, at the operfiiig of the Wellington Competitions. “ Well, I will say this, I think it is far better to hear a piece of jazz music well played than to hear a fine old ballad murdered.’’

“"Was it a regular Domiybrook?” counsel asked a witness in the Auckland Police Court. Senior-Sergeant Edwards objected that the Court bad no definition of a Domiybrook. The .Magistrate, Mr Povntoii: “Oh, we can take the common meaning of a Donny-lu-ook. If you are at a fair and you see a head, hit it! ”

There was a large attendance at St. Mary’s euchre ’tournament last evening. The prize winners were:—First, Vlr E. Breeze (a 42-piece stainless cutlery) ; second, Vlr Outran] (a nest of aluminium saucepans); third, Mr W. Marks (.three jugs) ; fourth, Vlrs Stopforth (a nest of pudding bpiiift). The prizes for next week (Tuesday) will be; —First, a double-bed wooden bedstead; second, a bag of sugar; third, a suit case; fourth, a gent’s umbrella.

The contract with Armstrong, AVliitworth and Co., for the construction of 25 locomotives for the Queensland railways is stated to have been lot fot something under £250,0!)'). The engines, which, with tenders, will each weigh 70 tons, will he shipped direct form the firm’s works in the steamer Beldis, one of the five large steamers specially built by Armstrong, AVhitworth and Co. for carrying locomotives. Unlike other steamers the Heidis has one hold, stretching from end to end of the vessel, and in this the locomotives for Queensland will tie stowed complete in every detail, and ready to take the rails as soon as one of tire ship’s monster cranes, capable of lifting 150 tons weight, hauls them up and deposits them on the wharf.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday. August 27th. at 8 o’clock sharp when the following prizes will ho for competition:—First. 8-day chiming clock; second, 21-piece tea set; third, household mincer; fourth. -Jdoz. AV. and 0. cups and saucers. All prize winners play off at the end of the season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Good prizes! Roll up! Admission 2s.—Advt.

The Lights on Vehicles Amendment Rill, which has been introduced into the House of Representatives, provides that the principal Act shall have no application in respect of motor vehicles if and so long as they are subject to any regulations ns. to lighting made pursuant to the powers in that behalf conferred on the Governor-General by the Alotor Vehicles Act, 1024. Every bicycle, tricycle, or other similar machine (not being a motor vehicle within the meaning of tiie Motor Vehicles Act) must he equipped with a suitable reflector so placed as to show clearly to the rear of the machine a bright red reflection of any following light which falls on the machine. Any person in charge.of any such machine not so equipped when it is required by the principal Act to carry a light is liable to a fine of £l.

It will soon be time to think of renovating and re-furnishing for Spring. AVe are in a position to meet your requirements wuu new floor coverings, linoleums, carpets, hearth-rugs, carpet runners arid a nice variety of curtains. Inspection invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Yes, a delightful sense of clealiness and harmony permeates the atmosphere where “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” controls the washing.—Advt.

AVct feet mean a chill unless you take “ Xazol ” promptly. A few drops on sugar nip colds in the hud, 60 doses “Xazol” l_s 6tl. —Acjvt.

In the Legislative Council last night the Summer Time Bill on its third reading was lost oil the casting vote of the Speaker.

Addisons are now making their first show of spring and summer millinery, coats etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St .Mary’s Parish on Sunday next, 29th. inst. will-be: Arahura. 7 a.in.; Kokatahi 10 a.in. and 7 p.m. ; Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Nurse Spring of the Plunket Society will be in Hokitika, as usual to-morrow and may be consulted in the afternoon at St. Andrew’s Hall at 3 o’clock. Messages left with Mrs Geo. Perry or the Vicarage will receive attention.

A serious accident happened to Mr James Gourlay, shot-lirer, at the Blackball mine about 8’ o’clock last evening. Just after lie fired a shot a heavy piece of eoill fell out of the “rib” upon his leg, seriously crushing the ankle.

At a meeting of the Liangahua Trotting Club held on Monday evening it was carried that the Club apply for Saturday, October 16th as the date of its Annual .Meeting. The amount of stakes was fixed at i;700, the principal event being the Trotting Club Handicap of £145 (in harness), two miles, 1.58 class.

A well-known Blackball resident, Mr John Gilniartin, died yesterday at the Grey River Hospital from the effects of tho prevailing epidemic. He contracted influenza three weeks ago, and was admitted to the Hospital last week. Ho was only 34 years of age, and was a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, where his father and three brothers still reside. Deceased went to Blackball about seven years ago, as manager of tho Blackball Co-operative Store. Hater he went into business as a draper on his own account.

Last week’s tramway accident in Auckland, when a tram-car was derailed owing to the motorman fainting, has raised the question whether Christchurch tram-cars are fitted with the safety apparatus known as the “dead man ” control, which in circumstances similar to the Auckland case, automatically shuts off power and brings the car to a standstill. Mr Frank Thompson. Christchurch, general manager of the tramways, replying to a question on the subject, stated that all the Board’s new cars were fitted with the “ dead man ’’ control, about twenty of the cars being so equipped.

The death of Mr Stefane do FilippL of Three Channel Flat, on Monday, removes a very old resident of the Bulier Valley, who was very highly respected bv all. The deceased was a native of Italy, and with the late Mr Dellavado settled at Three Channel Flat about 55 years ago. they being the pioneers of that part of the district. Since that time. Mr de Filippi had resided there continuously, having followed the occupation of farming as well as t ini her milling and when the dredging boom was on supplying the dredges with coal Tlic late Mr cle Filippi had bedill failing health for a considerable time past, and had been most devotedly nursed by a daughter. Hd was pre-deceased bv his wife about fifteen years ago, and leaves a grown-up in util v of four sons and three daughters.

AVc advise all marriage-able girls to sing plenty, especially while “ No-Bub-1, i„g Laundry Help” is doing the weekly washing.-—Adrt.

AVliat! Away from, school to-day Give the child “ Nazol ” for that cold or cough. No cold is “ Nazol ”-jii;oof. Take it on sugar. 00 doses Is Oil. Advt.

IVe have been fortunate, in securing a small parcel of manufacturers’ samples of towels at a. big discount. These towels are now marked at less than wholesale cost and at the price arcsure to command a rcnd\ sale. - Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Special value hosiery at McGruei s, Lady Fair superior quality American lisle hose, in nude, peach, apricot, onion, white, champagne, etc., special price 2s fid a pair. -May American silk hose, double feet and heels, mock seam, all the latest shades. Special price 3s ]RI a pair. " McGruer’s Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs arid Colds, never faiW Advt. Golden Treasure Art Union Tickets 2s 6d each or nine for £l. £4OOO prizes. l’.O. Box 171, Grey mouth.— Advt.