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Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1927, Page 2

The Fire Brigade desire to acknow ledge a donation of Cl from McLeot and Smith.

Mr H. Elytli, of Waipara. Chillier bury, an ex-member of the Westlaiu County Council, will arrive here to morrow l for the purpose of attorning the jubilee of tlie Council to-morrow.

A swimming carnival will be bold at the Municipal Baths next Wednesday evening commencing at 7.30 p.lll. Extra seating accommodation and brilliant electric lights. Admission, Adults Is. children Gd. Programme posted at bath—Advt.

lion .). Mclntyre. AI.L.C.. of the Bailor district, will be present at the function to-morrow to mark the jubilee of the Westland County Council. Mr Mclntyre is also a member of the Bailor Hospital Board.

It is notified to-day on behalf of the Westland County Council, that the bylaw relating to wandering cattle, passed at tho last sitting of the Council, comes into force throughout the County of AVostland on the .Ist. day of February next.

The cricket match. Hokitika v. Huntapu played at R'iiatnpu yesterday resulted in a win for Hokitika who scored 89 (Griffiths 54, Ferguson 13, 'l'honias 9). Ituatnpu made Go (Dundas 20, Whitehood 17, Inglis 12). Griffith took 5 wickets, Twoomey .3, King 2 and Webster 1. In the List gazette the Secretary to the Treasury acknowledges receipt of tlio followng amounts, forwarded by persons unknown, as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government: 3s forwarded to the- Marine Department, Wellington ; 10s forwarded to the Collector of Customs, Auckland; £lO forwarded to the Sttnnp Duties Department, Wellington os forwarded to the Secretary to,the Treasury, Wellington; and £ls forwarded to the Commissioner of Taxes, Wellington.

The gala day being set down for February 16th. on Cass Square in aid of All Saints’ Memorial Church fund, will be something quite out of the ordinary. Some thirty young girls are in training for the Old English country dances, which alone will he a parti- ' cularly line foaturo. The decorated motor cars are causing some stir already. and an exceptionally good display may he expected. The Girl Guides will be on parade also for the occasion.

Cowhide Creek Bridge, Inter-Wan-ganui, which is being erected by tlio Westland County Council, will be finished this month, and will be a boon to traffic as removing another of the obstacles to motorists ia wet weather. Parker’s Creek Bridge is completed also, thereby overcoming another troublesome crossing when floods prevail. A start has been, made to confine Dry Creek, preliminary to erecting a traffic bridge. The groynes are now in position, to assist in controlling the stream, and are doing satisfactory work. As soon as the material for the bridge arrives, bridge building bv the Public Works Staff will be put in hand. The County bridge party will erect bridges at Cameron’s Creek and Granite Creek on the main south road as soon as the material is received. Zala’s bridge overhaul is also to he done soon. These works will all he a great boon to southern motor traffic.

The firebells rang out alarm on Sunday morning at 10.45 o’clock. The. scene of the outbreak was Davies Brewery on upper Gibson’s Quay. There was soon a large crowd wending their way to the scene, the members of the Fire Brigade under Superintendent Braddon and Deputy-Superintendent Thompson being present in strong force very promptly, hut their services were not required. The fire originated near the furnace, presumably from the ashes. It had caught the wood-work of the wall and ran up the side of the wall and was in ia fair way to cause considerable damage when it was discovered. A water hose was available in the building land this proved equal to the requirements, the fire being out when the Fire Brigade arrived. A portion of the wall lining was burnt through for several yards, so that it was lucky the outbreak was promptly discovered. Some of the staff of the brewery were on the lower floor vat the time. Tlio damage done was onfy to the extent of a few pounds.

Use the vinegar that has stood the test of time—Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Best for pickling. Specify and insist on “ Slinrland’s.”—Advt.

We 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 wasn and wear satisfaction. Schroder (and Co.—Advt.

The amount of goods traffic railed rom the AA'est Coast through the Otira impel last week totalled 0245 tons.

A full attendance of members is requested at hand practice to-night In order to dispose of urgent business.— Advt,

It is estimated that the value of the stock lost by AleGrucPs Ltd. in the Creymouth fire on Friday evening was £20,000. The whole of the firm’s insurances are held in the Excess Company, mi English underwriting firm. The premises belong to McGruer’s having been purchased from Air AY. McKay some time ago,

A Christchurch hoot manufacturer states that the position in his Made has not been so bad as at present for forty years. He attributes the position to over-importation of goods, chiefly from the Old Country, at prices ruinous to the manufacturer. The business in New Zealand, lie states, is unprofitable, and cannot bo continued under present conditions without sciious capital loss.

As a result of interference by some ltiiselievious person or persons, with the control gear at Lake Rochfort, from which electricity is generated for Westport. the gate jammed and the electrical appliances at tlieFairdow.n power house were thrown out of commission. The Westport Borough Council is offering a substantial monetary reward for information loading to the conviction of the perpetrators of the thoughtless act. Appointments to the State 1* orest Service have been made for Mr S. O. Hamilton and Air C. S. Barker, the first two students to finish courses at the Canterbury College School of Forestry. Air Hamilton lias been appointed forest guard at the State Forest Service plantations at Nasehy, while Air Barker bus been engaged to carry out research in wood anatomy for the Forest Products Department of the Service. ]u the report of the operations oi the Wellington Fire Brigade from January Ft. 192(1. to December 31st. 1926, tho superintendent states the calls recoiled totalled 429. which is the highest recorded for the past, ton years. Notwithstanding the increase ill the number of calls, it was pleasing to note that the city escaped any serious conflagration. Two, notable fires occurred during the year, that at the Dominion Motors, Ltd., and Louis S'nlek. where the damage in each tire exceeded £1(1.0(10. Thei estimated value of property on which the fires occurred was £1,151,524. Insurance on the property on which the fires occurred was £777.584, and the estimated loss covered by insurance £78,726. The total estimated loss forth© year was £75,i26.

AVitl’i wheat at 5s 5-Jd in Alelbourne quoted last week lor shipment, flour is £ll 10s a ton f.o.b. according tt) cabled quotations received in Christchurch. These quotations are very significant as they show that wheat at 5s sid is still the basis for milling Hour at £ll 10s f.o.b. The storekeepers in Now Zealand, as well as the general public, are pujjsled as to lioiv Australian mills can produce flour at a cost so much lower than the Dominion mills, and how, when wheat is about 5s Gd, they can afford to mill it into flour and ship it at £ll 10s and show a profit. ’J hero is no doubt that the milling charges in New Zealand are far too high, and that no further protection should be given until milling profits are brought more in line with Australian standards.

Dainty boxes of handkerchiefs make useful Xmas presents, our selection comprises all the latest novelties in crepe-dc-cliino, lace and embroidered corners, in quarter and half-dozens, from*ls lid, 2s 6d, 3s lid to 12s 6d box. Oriental silk scarves at IDs Gd. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Pure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table A7inegar and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Best for all purposes.—Advt.