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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1927, Page 2

The death took place at Westland Hospital last night after a long and painful illness of Mrs Kmnui .limes, an old resident of Fit/.herhert and Tone rod Streets, over a long period of years. She was a native of Torquay, England and 70 years of age. .She leaves a grown up family of six daughters ami

In accordance with a notice issued some little time hack, the Westland

County Council is taking steps against defaulting ratepayers, and the first hatch of summonses will he issued next week. As Ike financial year is drawing to a close the immediate payment of all overdue rates is now imperative.

A mooting of ilio Executive Comniittoo in connection with the Duke of York's visit to iJokilikn will be liolil :it tlic County Chambers to-mor-l-iiw afternoon nl 1 o'clock to make n liuiiibor of preliminary arrangements, iiK'luding details for the transport and eiitortiiininent of the children for which the Government Jins now offered n subsidy of £SO.

Most of the Southland timber mills will resume operations after the holidays in the early part of the week (reports a correspondent of the “Otago Dally Times”), hut it is probable that tilings will he quiet for some time to come. There is very little inquiry at present for red pine, while for the other classes of material the demand is somewhat limited. One miller stated on Saturday that despite the somewhat gloomy outlook predicted by many in the industry, he was sanguiio enough to think that matters would adjust themselves as soon as everybody settled down properly.

Twenty-four cases of notifiable disease have been reported to the Health Department-, for the -Canterbury and West {’oast district, during the week ending Monday at noon. One death from tuberculosis on the West {oast, one death from pneumonia and one death from pneumonic influenza in Canterbury were also notified. The infectious diseases reported were: Tuberculosis 8. scarlet fever (i, diphtheria 8. pneumonic influenza 2. puerperal septicaemia 1, tetanus 1. West Coast—Diphtheria 3. puerperal septicaemia I—total 24.

The Management Committee of the New Zealand Cricket Council lias been anxious to secure the visit of a foreign team during this season in view ot the projected English tour. Negotiations were entered into with South Australia, hut when they broke down over the terms, the Management Committee approached Mr Hugh Triunble and asked for a Melbourne Cricket Club side with himself a.s manager. After many cables, it lias been arranged that a side shall he sent subject to the governing body's approval. The side will include Hendry, Hansford. Armstrong and Killing. with a possibility of two other internationals. Such a side should give the New Zealand team a good try out before the start on its great adventure.

The wedding took place yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Church. Gre.vlnmith. of Helen, elder daughter of Miami Mrs F. H. Kilgour. Shakespeare Street. Greymouth. and Donald son of Mr and Mrs S. Weldier. of Raiigiora. White georgette with diamante trimming falling to the mitred hem made a dainty wedding dross, an embroidered tulle veil with circlet of orange blossoms and bouquet of pink and mauve sweet neas and maiden hair fern completing a charming ensemble. Mr F. If. Kilgour gave his daughter away, and Father Kilgour. brother of the bride, performed the wedding ceremony. and the nuptial mass following. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Miss Kathleen Kilgour. sister of the bride, wearing primrose shot taffeta with beige crinoline hat. and carried a Victorian posy of blue and white flowers. The bridegroom's siste'r, Miss Dorothy Webber, wore a. froc-k of powder blue georgette, beaded in silver, with crinoline lint and posy to match. Mr T). Scott, of Christchurch attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr P. Doogan was groomsman.

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

Turner’s advertise in this issue their lists of jam fruits which will he on hind shortly.

The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, January lfitli. will he as follows:—Kanieri, i) a.'m. ; Hokitika. S a.m., T p.m.—Advt

Word has been received at the Wigi'am Aerodrome that some of the new aeroplanes recently ordered are now on tlieif way to New Zealand. One of these is a lighter, the gift of Sir Henry Wigram. The machine will he capable of attaining a speed of 180 miles per hour—the fastest in New Zealand.

Among the arrivals at Wellington on Sunday evening by the Corinthie train Home were four officers. 11 warrant officers, 26 petty officers and 06 other ranks of the Royal Navy, who are to he appointed to the sloops. Laburnum and Veronica, in place ol the men whose period of service with the New. Zealand Naval Division has expired.

The Christchurch .Magnetic Observatory reported ou Monday moiniiig that the minimum temperature on the grass on Suniil.iy night was ,11.0 or 1 degiec below freezing point. This is the first time tluit freezing point lias been passed in .January since 1920. However, the upper temperature was probably a little above this. Had it not been for the overcast sky. there would have been more frost, and gardens would have suffered in consequence.

The theory that tho waters of the far north of New Zealand are the only habitat of'the M.ako shark, is disproved by the fact (says the “Chitlin Leader”) that a specimen of the “Big Fish,” weighing 4001 h.. was recently captured by a fisherman, oil the Nuggets. The monster pul up a light tor two hours before being killed, and provided the fisherman with many exciting thrills.

Tn some kumeras which were brought from Fiji and put chased in V\ haiigarci wore found a large number of an unidentified beetle parasite and <:i lot of its larvae, says the Auckland “Herald.'’ Judging from Hie *sppear;mee of i lie kumeras. w hich had been riddled tile parasite must he ‘.i very bail pest. So far Whnngaroi residents having knowledge of Ihe islands have been unable to 'identify the beetle. It is intended il -Mr 1!. \V. Tale. S.M.. is tillable lo tljrow light upon the matter to send specimens In the curaioi' ol tne Auckland Museum for identification.

Tim pea crop throughout the Nelson district lias be en except ionall v heavy this year, due to .the splendid growing season. Fight railway trucks of peas arrived in Nelson from the counl ry districts. princioally Irani Hope. Bright,voter. Foxhill. and Wai-ili. Tile season is now at the peak, hut from the commencement tile yield lias heel) particularly heavy. One factory has been dealing' with from 61'00 to 7000 peek* a day for some time, and Ihe heavy part of the season will extend tor about thiee weeks yet.' Those peas are grown by contract and the exceptionally iavourn!,le season will mean much larger returns for the growers.

A batsman in a junior grade match at Hagley Park. Christchurch, on Saturday’'afternoon was dismissed in a peculiar manner. Ho lnul ( scored SO and was going strong for Ins century, when he got full on to one ol the howler’s deliveries. The ball came like a shot out of a gun for the batsman at the other end. I lie latter was unable to get out of the win of il and if struck him on the head, knockin'' him out. The hall was deflected towards Square leg. at the batsman s Olid, and mid-on, who was fielding well round on the leg side, held the citiii. The batsman who received the blow ou the head was able to resume alter a few minutes' rest.

It is pleasing to know that the Swimming Club intend holding weekly night carnivals at the Municipal Bath during the season, the first of which takes" place next Wednesday. The (lull have been unfortunate in having t,, battle against the unfavourable weather experienced lor several seasons past, hut »? ha've pleasant recollections of the popular carnivals hold when the weather was suitable. Some of the younger children arc promising well, and will he seen in action in the juvenile races. We in Hokitika aic fortunate in having last year’s diving champion (Mr W. Kccsing) as a resident and he has kindly consented to give an exhibition at the Carnival next Wednesday night.—Advt.

The fine flavour, strength, and purity of Slinrlantl’s Table Vinegar cannot be surpassed. Brewed from pure cane sugar.—Advt.

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