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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1926, Page 2

Mrs 0. McMillan and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Messrs D. .T. Evans and .T. J. McIntosh will represent the Westland Acclimatisation Society at the conference of the New' Zealand Acclimatisation Societies Association at Wellington to-morrow.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will be hold in St. Mary’s Booms this evening. T e prizes will he—Eirst. a double wooden bedstead ; second, a bag of sugar: third, a'suit case; fourth, a gent’s umbrella. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt.

The classification of the main highway on the West Coast in regard to weight carrying has been fixed now. The main high-way from Bcefton to Boss' is declared second-class (maximum load, eight tons), while from Boss to AA’aiho and from KunVara to Arthur’s Pass, the highway is declared third class (maximum load, six tons).

.Mr W. Jeffries, County Chairman, acccmnanied by Mr W. Millner, County Overseer, "ill leave next Monday afternoon for South Westland, travelling as far as Jackson Bay. Next .Monday Hari Hari "ill be reached, and on Tuesday, Wataroa and Okarito will be visited. All County works on route will he visited and inspected. The tour will take about ten days’ time.

T’. e electoral rolls for Auckland City and suburbs, covering eight districts, show that since November, BIRD applications have been made by persons anxious to have tlieir names recorded. Alter taking into consideration 9813 removals, the net number on the rolls is now 88,483. Tho Eden by-election was responsible for a substantial increase for that district. . There are now 13.982 on the roll. Roskill still contains tie larger number oi registered electors. 14.300. The figures for the other districts are—Parnell 13,413; Waitematn 13,113: Grey Lynn 12,32(5; Auckland West 11.334; Auckland East 10,(107; Auckland Central 0211, The Westland Progress League party to visit South Westland is now being organised. Dr Buchanan and Mr S. AY. Ford, have left already to join the s.s. Tutauekai so as to get the benefit of a longer sea voyage, and will visit some of tlie outlying islands off New Zealand. Mr AY. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Mr V. Macfarlane, Crown Lands Ranger. Mr C. S. Neville, .StockInspector, will join the steamer at the Bluff, where also. Air Gilbert, reportin' of the Christchurch “Sun,” Air C. Boyer, photographer of the “AA 7eek]v Press,” and two other Canterbury gentlemen will join tlie party, as well as a lady and gentleman from England, at present at the AVaiho, who are anxious to see the far south of Westland. Afessr.s Jeffries and Alillner, of the County Council, travel south overland, and join the party at Ja.cksn Bay. Blessed with good seasonal weather, the trip should he a most enjoyable one.

“What do the cooks and stewards get fo eat—what’s left?” queried Mr K. Kennedy, discussing meals before the Conciliation Council in the Marine Cooks’ and Stewards’ coastal dispute at. Wellington on Saturday. “They look after themselves, never fear.” rejoined Mr B. L. Hammond, for the employers. “Many a girl in an hotel orders ‘chicken!’ and puts it on one side for her own dinner.” “When you see a chicken on a small ship, tell us and wo will photograph it and have it framed.” returned Mr Kennedy. Captain, Petersen : “I have seen one” Mr Kennedy (decidedly) : “I have not.” But you are a young man.” explained Captain Petersen. “Oh, I see. It must have been a long time ago,” replied Mr Kennedy. “I once heard of an egg that was laid on a ship being put into the rice pudding.” “I remember a ship’s boy who was fed on egg soup every day,” said Mr W. Rogers. “The captain had an egg boiled every morning, and the hoy got the soup.” (Laughter).

Best Value in town for 80in. whitebait netting, 3s 3d per yard.—Addisons.—Advt. Changeable weather and treacherous. Take “ Nazol ” at first sign of a cold. Save serious illness. Powerful, safe, economical. CO doses Is (id.—Advt. New Millinery is a theme that will always interest ladies, our fair readers will lie pleased to know that we are now opening up the new season’s millinery and invite all ladies to call and inspect the fine display.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. “ To he or not to be ” —“ To rub or not to rub”? Ah! that is the question, so sings “ No-Rubbing Landry Heip,”\he abolisher of washboard slavery.—Advt,

Tenders are invited in tins issue, receivable up to 7th September, by the District Puulic Trustee, for the purchase of the well-known carrying business in the estate of the late F. W. Thompson, of Hokitika.

A violent disease in dogs is said to be giving trouble from Bluff to Christchurch. Some 300 cases have been treated in Dunedin district alone. The complaint has been diagnosed as a nervous form of distemper.

All those who have kindly promised cakes and other contributions for the supper at the ball to-morrow evening are requested -to leave tbeni at the Town Hall ‘to-morrow afternoon between 2 p.m. and <3 p.m. when the committee wiil be there to receive them.

Through some submarine disturbance a quantity of ling fish were washed up on the shore at Breaker Bay. Wellington. oil Thursday. The origin of the disturbances, which is ‘unknown, appeared to be local, as the fish when discovered were found to he quite fresh ;is if they had been killed only a short time before being found.

Dancing at the Hospital Ball tomorrow evening will commence at 8..11'. p.m. sharp and the parade lot the judging of the fancy costumes will take place at 10 p.m. At the children’s ball the following evening doors will open at 7 p.m. and at 8.30 p.m. the judging of the costumes will take place. After the prizes have been awardedeach child present will he presented with a novelty. This will be followed by a confetti and streamer dance, after which supper will bo served to the children.

An eilquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of Patrick Donnellan. following on an accident at Nelson Greek, on August 19, was made by the Coroner. Mr W. Meldrum S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, when the Coroner found tliat the deceased, who was .31 years of age. met his death from shock consequent upon a fracture of the ribs and spinal column as a result oi falling from the Burning at Nelson, Creek.

We regret to record the death of Mr William Wild, second son of Miami Mrs Bichard Wild, of Hokitika, which took place at Christchurch on Sunday, following an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was a native of Hokitika, and was employed as a chemist at Christchurch. A widow and two young children, father and mother and several brothers and sisters are left to mourn tlieir loss. Mr and Mrs B. Wild left, for G’-ristclutrch yesterday morning by special car .to Jacksons to catch the overland train.

According to a statement made in the House on Saturday evening by the Hon Mr Williams, Minister for Public Works, there is i> likelihood of the wrirlc of completing the second half .of Parliament House being postponed mdefinitelv “I am seriously considering putting it off till I satisfy myself wc” are in a better position regarding finance,” ho said. A big sum, lie added, would bo involved to put up tlie new wing, and by the expenditure of a small 'sum, the old building could l,e made to serve the purposes of the legislature for a number of years. He thought that was the lino he would adopt.

The wedding took place at the Island Bay Methodist Church on Thursday aft-ei'uoon of Mr Robert Ferguson, of, Il.iri Hari. to Miss Jessie Edith Shorlnnd, only daughter of Mi- and Mrs J. 0. Shorlnnd, - Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Abernathy, of Christchurch (uncle of the bride). The church was tastefully decorated. Miss Elsie Jaeka was bridesmaid, and Nonna liocltwood flower-girl. Mr Perry Shorland was best man. After the ceremany a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr and Mrs Ferguson left by an evening train for the north.

The member for Gisborne, Air W. D. Lvsnar, startled the House on Saturday morning while it was engaged in a discussion on [lie Public Work's Statement with an unusual remark which most people would think unparliamentary. Air Go. Forbes, who was speaking, mentioned the Gisborne-AYairoa railway. “I .suppose it is in the district of the lion, member for Gisborne.” lie said. “Yes, that is* so,” said Air Lvsnar, “and they (the Government) are not doing a damn thing.” A very mild exclamation of “Order! Order!” from Afr Speaker, ami some subdued laughter from the less astonished members, was all that happened. Air Lvsnar was not asked to withdraw- the word “damn” or to apologise for using it. so probably it "will go down in history as Parliamentary. Tt will he interesting to see whether it will get into Hansard.

The prospects of tlie New Big River mine have improved lately. A party of Reefton business men. consisting of .Messrs Lee. J. A old. Instone and N. Lawn, iinida visit to the mine on .Saturday, and examined the working laces. Ihe slope above No. 72 level has increased in width to 14 feet of clean ptooe, and is making in length to the south as the slone- is being carried up. I lie sinking of a winze below the intermediate level under No. 11 is exposing a fine body of stone 5 feet in width, the length of which has not yet been determined. The grade of stone from this face is particularly good. Further work is contemplated directly more men are available. The sinking of a winze from No. 11 level should prove a parallel block pierced when the level was first driven, and on which no work has been done to develop under foot.

I be sun will enter the zodiacal sign Libia on September 24th, at 6.57 a.m., when the equinox occurs. The distance <il the sun from the earth will then be about 93.2i2.003 milts, and its meridian altitude about 4Gdeg 2. min. The planet Mercury rises on September Ist, at 5.59 a.m. • it is approaching the sun with which it will he in superior conjunction on September 20th, at 1.30 a.m.: its distance from the earth will then be about 130.800.090 mi'es. Venus rises on September Ist, at 5.46 a.m, and on September fotli. at 5.35 a.m. ; Mars rises on these dates at 11.3 p.m. and 10.24 p.m. respectively. The distance of Mars from the earth will decrease during the month from 59,377.000 miles to 47,496.000 miles, while its apparent magnitude will increase from—l to —1.6. when it will equal Sirius in brilliance. Jupiter rises on September Ist. at 3.47 p.m., and on September 15th, at 2.42 p.m.; Saturn ests on these dates at 11.38 pun. and 10.48 p.m respectively.

Our new seasons dress materials are now coming to hand and comprise all the newest materials in dainty fabrics that will he in keen demand for the coming season. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The first dose of “ Nazol ” gives relief. Pleasant and safe to take. 60 doses Is Gd. Breaks a eold up straightaway.—Advt. “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” —a positive definite boon to toiling housewives. That’s what it is'—Advt. The throat is the highway to the lungs. “Nazol” disinfects and prevents colds. Is fid for 60 doses.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Cold@, fail* A(jvt,