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Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1926, Page 2

Excelsior Seniors and Juniors are requested to meet at the Post Office corner this (Wednesday) evening at 7.45 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The Upper Koiterangi bachelors’ hall lakes place this (Wednesday) night. The popularity of this country fixture promises to attract a very large attendance.

See Addisons range of first and second quality lino now showing at reduced prices.—Advt.

The annual hall in the Albert Hall, Ruatapu. takes place on Friday evening and' is causing some interest. Ross’s orchestra will provide the music. The concert and hall in the Public Hall, Kanieri. on Friday evening next, in aid of the funds of St. Joseph’s Church, Kanieri, should prove very successful. A capable concert programme is being arranged and good music for the ball to follow.

A bushman named Arthur Duller, employed by Stratford. Blair ami Co.. Arnold’s Siding, was injured yesterday afternoon. It is stated that he was lolling a tree when tile trunk split, hitting him on the chest. He sustained a couple of broken ribs and bruises about the body.

Forty-two now cases of infectious disease were notified in the Canterbury and Westland health district during, the week ended at noon on Monday, compared with thirty in the previous week. In Westland, one ease of diphtheria and one of pneumonia, were reported. One death from tuberculosis occurred in Canterbury.

The death took plaee last evening of Mr Adam Blair, of the firm of Stratford and Blair, well-known sawmillers of Greymoutli. The deceased was a member of the Grey County Council for a number of years and of the Greymouth Jockey Club. Hi.s wife predeceased him some years ago. A large grown up family are left. Deceased was a. well-known citizen and very popular. He was a resident of Hokitika in the early days before removing to the northern district with which he has been identified for so many years.

Addisons liavo opened to-day a ful range of Fuji silks in natural, pale blue, saxe, lielio, flame, sunset, apricot, pink, Black, and navy.—Advt.

There was a good attendance at St. Mary’s Clul) Dooms last evening. The prize winners were:—First (a mareclla quilt and two pillow shams), Mr AY. Marks; second (a rug), Mr AV. Parker; third (a quarter of a ton of coal), Mr A. Sumner; fourth (a bedroom clock). Miss L. Nolan. The prizes for next Tuesday will ho:—First, an aluminium kitchen outfit; second, a ten set; third, three fancy jugs; fourth, a set of aluminium basins.

Tile Minister of Defence (the Hon F. J. Rolleston) announces that Sir Henry AVigrnni of Christchurch, has given the Government a sum of £2500 for the purchase of an aeroplane, and the gift has been gratefully accepted. It is proposed to purchase a singleseater lighting aeroplane, and an order will he placed immediately through the British Air Ministry. The Government wish to record their appreciation of this further evidence of Sir Henry Wigrnin’s practical interest in the air defences of the Dominion.

“ I would like to move Hint we express our sympathy with Mr T. K. Sidey. M.P., in his effort to promote the Daylight Saving Hill, and that we wish him better luck next time.” said Mr G. W. C. Smithson at a meeting of tlie Christchurch Bowline Centre. Mr K. Healey, in seconding the motion, said he could go further than the mover and recommend Mr Sidey to bring down a Bill for abolition of the Tipper House. “ A very good idea,” remarked the chairman (Mr TT. B. Oakley) amidst laughter. Mr Smithson's motion was carried unanimously.

A party of Hokitika residents ascended Mt. Talma recently, and had no difficulty in accomplishing the task in three hours, although the party included some youths. The track is reported to he in good passable order, and the access is in no way difficult. The climbers were rewarded with an excellent panoramic view of "Westland up and down the Coast, and a magnificent view of the Southern Alps. The outlook is most interesting and presents Westland in an entirely new aspect, and is in fact a revelation to beholders. It is rather remarkable that a sight so wonderful and interesting is not more frequently sought after by local climbers. The descent of the mountain side was made in an hour and a-half, so that it'will be seen a very enjoyable day may he spent in an excursion to Lake Kanieri, and a climb of its dominating peak, Mount Talma

The hoard of appeal set up under the provisions of section 17 of the Police Force Act for the purpose of considering whether the conviction of Constable Harris of having used unnecessary violence on a civilian should he sustained has found in favour of the appellant. “Til upholding the appeal,” said the hoard’s finding, “we are satisfied from the evidence relating to the behaviour of the men at the time of the occurrence, from their subseqeunt disorderly conduct at the police station, and from the insolent hearing of witness Logie while in the witness box before us, that the men were defiant, aggressive and hostile to the constable throughout the occurrence. The constable was justified in using reasonable force to overcome Logie’s resistance. AVe realise the supreme importance of maintaining in the police force of this country the high standard of efficiency, integrity and moderation of character that characterises it, and we agree that nothing that is likely to imperil the good .name of the force, or shake public confidence in it should he tolerated. "We do not think that Constable Harris’s use of his baton was advisable or proper. We are agreed that the baton should be used only in extreme cases, and as a last resort, hut considering that the constable was single-handed and in difficulties, and that he was surrounded late at night by this hostile group of men. we think that his momentary error of judgment was natural and excusable. In our opinion it falls something short of a class of act that comes within the regulation relating to cruelty, harshness or unnecessary violence displayed towards a prisoner or other person. Constable Harris is a young man of whom senior officers speak well regarding his zeal and efficiency. For the above reasons we are of opinion that this appeal should he allowed and that Constable Harris should he reinstated in the force.”

Exceptional value in Indies’ all-wool cashmere hose double feet, wide tops, colours: grey, champagne, nigger, tan, fawn, black, castor, were 4s lid pair. Now half price, 2s 6d pair. Don’t miss -this chance of buying two pairs of stockings for the price of one pair. McGruers. The Leading Drapers, Hokitika apd GreypiqutliAdyt,

The induction of the Rev. J. AT. Hayward takes place to-night at St Andrew’s Church at 7.30 o’clock.

The New River gold dredge, which lias been out of action for eight days pending repairs to the top of the tumbler shaft, resumed working on Monday afternoon.

Jurors and witnesses summoned to attend the Supreme Court sittings at l-lokitil(i on September 15th. are notified that they will not he required to attend until Monday 20th September at 10.30 a.in.

At a meeting of the Library Committee last evening the matter of attending to the defective roof was referred to Messrs C’oulson, King and Lloyd to take expert opinion, and when a report was available present same to the Borough Council for immediate action.

For over twenty-five year’s “His Master’s A’oice’’ has been the accepted standard of gramophone excellence. Indeed, the standard has become so high that further advance seemed impossible until certain problems have been overcome. These problems have now been solved and the “New His Ma.stcr’s A'oice” instrument- embodies entirely new discoveries relating te sound amplification. Call and hear the new instrument at Yarrall’s, Rcvell Street.

A social will be held in the R.S.A. Hall to-morrow evening at 8 p.m. for the purpose of presenting prizes to winners, niul entertaining competitors at the recent Competitions, which proved so highly successful. The result of the Competitions, and the public interest displayed as well as the local talent brought to light are most gratifying to the Committee, and give great encouragement for the future. Entrance will be free to all competitors, who may bo accompanied by a parent. To the general public entrance will be: Adults Is, juveniles Gd.

At a- meeting of the committee of the West Coast Rugby Union held at Greymoutli last evening, after considering a wire from the Nelson Union re the date of the West Coast Union’s challenge for the Scddon Shield, it was resolved that the action of the President and Secretary in wiring Nelson withdrawing the Union's challenge for this year he endorsed. A Kit tor mis received from the Canterbury Old Boys advising their inability to send atiam to the Const this season. It was resolved that the matter of arranging a. match with another Canterbury team, this season he left with the President (Air Adams) to go into whilst in Christchurch this week.. Referees’ reports were read and received and found satisfactory. In connection with the Canterbury tour, it was resolved tlint, southern members join the Grey members at Hie express on I bursday inopniuK and the northern monitor at, Stillwater. Resolved that Mr A. AValton be appointed captain and Mr A. Thomas vicc-iviptnin.

The spring I rock ol the season will lie in floral voile for certain. In anticipation of the demand we have a largo range for selection, including exclusive dress lengths from Is lid to 3s lid yard. An early visit will be appreciated.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Our household drapery is bought direct from the manufacturers and hears no middlemen’s profits. Country clients should take advantage of the special inducements we offer appearing in another column.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a good supply now. Shnrland’s “Mon” Brand Egg Preservative keeps iliem fresh for months. Clean and economical. —Advt.