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Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1927, Page 2

A reminder is given of the sale liy auction to-morrow afternoon at the I,and Hoard office at 2.1 K) p.m. of Lot 2 of the Education Reserve 127 at Kuiterangi consisting of 280 acres. Fuller particulars from the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

It is notified in this issue on. behalf ot the Westland Acclimatisation Society that fishing licenses for tlie remainder of the season to April dOtli. next are now procurable at the County Office at reduced rates. Fishing this season has been very good in several of the district streams.

At Palm Beach .Sydney, on a recent Sunday, a man on a surf board saw a large shark within a few yards of him. Balancing himself on the board be “caught” a breaker and made a speedy passage to the beach. ’I be shark was only fifty yards from the beach, and caused a general stampede of the bathers.

The experienced West Coast traveller well knows the need ol luggage, both attractive and strong. . And they all naturally turn to A arrall s when ill need of travelling requisites. tor here they obtain equipment that retains its smart appearance through years of hard, honest service. And vet they’re not expensively pricedcall and inspect to-day.—A. A arrall, Sports Depot, Revell Street, Hokitika.

The racehorse. Some Abbey was brought back to Hokitika by rail yesterday from Hoc ft on. and is said to be well again and eating her food. The owner, .Mr A. J. AVilmott, is not at all satisfied with his treatment at RecfLon, nor the treatment given the side mare by the authorities. It is likely Hie matter will he further ventilated later, Alt' AVilmott having decided to consult a solicitor as to his remedy in regard to the matters of his complaint.

.A total eclipse of tlie moon will tala' place on Juno Mill. next. As the sluulou of tho earth upon that section of the heavens, of which 'the moon will he the centre, is infinitely greater than (lie circle of observation offered by the moon aycai list the sun, the eclipse in June "ill occupy some hours, as against minutes in the ease of the sun. Fortunately it will begin early in the evening, and will lie observable all over the Southern Hemisphere.

The totalisator handled t'lfi.93B lor the Reeflon Jockey Club’s meeting as against £16,802 last year, an increase of ill8(5 for the two days. The totalisator investments on the West Const during the recent racing carnival, which included six meetings (Westport 'I rots ting. Westland Racing and Trotting Clubs, Greymouth Jockey and Trotting C'lul>s. mid ltoofton .Jockey Cllili'v amounted in the aggregate to Cl 15.82'i against £114,084 last year, being an increase of £892.

At, the Conciliation Council sitting on Wednesday at Reefton to consider tho emp'oyers’ application for n reduction in wages ip the general section of the Westland Shop Assistant _ Union, Commissioner TTogger will preside. Ihe emplovers’ accessors will be Messrs Oibbard (Westport), K. Williams (Greymouth), and W. C. Prime, (Oignnnier). Christchurch, find for the workers tho accessors will he Messrs ,J Goodnll (Greymouth). Tl. AA ifikes (AVestport), and Tl. Swallow (ltunanga). There are also three other disputes, vi/„ those relating to the grocers, butchers and chemists. Lake Kunieri is being well patronised this season, both by picnic parties and camping parties. The resort is an ideal place for holiday makers, and, rdwing, bathing, walking, climbing, and other forms of recreation always being popular with visitors. Some little attention is needed to the road, however, especially where widening works are in progress and for the safety of traffic the road should be left shipshape and safe for wheel traffic overnight or covering the week ends. It would be a guide and a convenience for strangers, also, if a notice were posted near the works that the road section is under repair. Extra caution "ould Tic died for thereby, and save any liability to unexpected bumps when passing over the road.

Unusual interest attached last week to a wedding celebrated at Rotomanu, firstly, because the bride Miss Janet Yallanee, is a niece of Sir Harry and Lady Lauder; secondly, she was the first bride to be married in the new church at Rotomanu and on that account, she was presented with a Bible. She is the oldest daughter of Air and Mrs Yallanee, Rotomanu, and was given away bv her father. The bridegroom was Mr F. Brion of Wellington and the officiating minister was the Rev. T. N. Cuttle, of Greymouth. The bride wore a dress of georgette trimmed with silver lace and an under dress of white satin; also a veil and a wreath in orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet. Miss Mary Yallanee. the bridesmaid, wore an apricot crepe do chine dress with a black hat and she carried a bouquet. The bride’s travelling dress was of dark plum coloured repp trimmed with fawn and a black hat.

Dainty boxes of handkerchiefs make useful Xmas presents, our selection comprises all the latest novelties in crepe-de-chine. lace and embroidered corners, in quarter and half-dozens, from Is lid, 2s 6d. 3s lid to 12s 6d box. Oriental silk scarves at 19s fid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. The best advertisers of “No-Rubbing Laundry Help ’•* are the users.—Advt.

The Grey River Hospital Board inis approved of iho building scheme on which a further £9OOO is to 1«‘ exended. The engineering service of hot water, etc., is to cost £1500: wards extensions £4000; out-patients. pcnsary, and secretary's office, £4000; sunilrv alterations (including domest’ic) £900; alterations to house for medical superintendent’s use as residence, £250.

Messrs AV Wcddel *S‘ Co. Ltd. advise dated London ,7th. as follows :—“Danish butter 180 s to 182 s (last week 181 s to 18(is). N.Z. unsalted 180 s to 182 s, salted 172 sto 174 s (172 sto 1745). -Market quiet. Cheese, white 93s to 94s (93s to 945), coloured 84s to 95s (93s to 945). Market steady. Canadian cheese white and coloured 94s to 98s (94s to 9Ss).”

The death occurred yesterday morning at the Grey River Hospital ot Mr Albert AAT'liams (brother of Air b. Williams. Alayor of Brunner), late ot Timaru. and formerly of Brunner, at tfie age of 45 years. He only arrived on a holiday visit to bis relatives and entered the hospital on Saturday evening in consequence of an attack ot blood poisoning in the head. AA lien m Brunner, deceased was a member ot the Borough Council, and wlis engaged in tli(' butchery trade, while he was a native of Kumara. Ho leaves a wife and family of eight (the youngest being two years of age) who reside in 1 i till ru . and four brothers, Frederick (Alayor of Brunncrton). Percy (Samoa). Herbert (Hamilton), Charles (Brunncrton). aKo four sisters; AMs Rutherford (Napier), Mrs Keating (Otira), Airs Holmes (Wellington)- and Aliss Alhrgaret AA llliams (nurse in (he Greymouth Hospital).

\t the Grovmout.li Children’s ( ourt vestorday before Air AV. Alcldrum S.AL, Thomas William Todd, quarryman, was charged with having carnally known bis daughter 14 years of age, on divers dates at Christchurch nml Greymouth. Medical evidence was given by Dr AA' J. Afeßrearty. Evidence was also given by the giri. Sergeant J. Smytlic and Detective H. C. A lurch. Tn answer to the Afagistratc the accused had nothing to say and pleaded guilty. JTe was committed for sentence at the next sitting of the Supreme Court in March. Detective Afurch said that be bad no objection to accused being admitted to bail in order to support bis family in tlio meantime. His AVovsliip said that the accused had made no obstruction to the proceedings and agreed to allow Kul for £lO9 on self and two sureties oT £SO each.

The dance at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening conducted by Air !'. Smiths Jazramba. hand, of Christchurch, was attended by a numerous liming. I'm floor was crowded throughout the evening, the attraciivo music of the band 'assuring a full floor lor every item. Several novelties were introduced. and a very jolly time was passed by those present, the dance, being voted it great success. The general arrangements were all that could be desired. ATr Bleach officiated as At.C. In the annexe the Charleston found several votaries experimenting in the intricate steps of the latest dance feature. The hand went south to-day. and return on Friday when by special request they will render a dance programme in the evening at the Woodstock hall. The members of the band have made themselves very popular during their short stay here. The fine flavour, strength, and purity of Sharlnnd’s Table Vinegar cannot be surpassed. Brewed from pure cane sugar.—Advt j

Perfumes, face powders, face cream, fancy combs, vanity cases, beads, fanes boxes of soap, talcum powder, manicure sets, etc., etc. McKay’s Nmas Fair.—Advt.

Wo specialise in sheetings, pillow, cotton and damasks. AVe guarantee every yard that we sell and will ienlnco Free any cloth .hearing the “Abanco” brand not giving absolute wasn and wear satisfaction. Schroder and Co.—Advt.