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Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1927, Page 2

A freehold property of .10:1 acres at Koiteraugi is offered for sale in another column.

The Denial Clinic it Hokitika School will reopen on Tuesday, January *2sth. Parents should confer with the officer at the clinic.

The Municipal Band will render a programme at the corner of Weld and Bevel I Sts. to-morrow (Sunday) evening commencing at B.DO.

There were I,'!..Tit births and HI fit) deaths in the I f urban areas of New Zealand in 192(5. The deaths from cancer during the year numbered 7GI in the urban areas.

Mushrooms hive made t.lieir appearance in various paddocks in the AA'aimato dislrict. and a few baskets have been gathered. It is rather curly in the year for these fungi to appear.

Samuel Quinn, an old age pensioner, was found dead in his hut on Wednesday evening ; 1 1 Hiikerere. near Jkatnatua. Quinn, who was 70 years of age, was unmarried. Death was'due to natural causes. His brother resides at lleefton.

The President of the Methodist. Church of Xew Zealand is visiting Hokitika am! lias accepted the invitation to conduct the services in. the Methodist, Church on Sunday next. During the evening service Mr Arnold Perry "ill render a sacred solo.

The autumn programme of Ihe Westland Racing Club is now in general cir( illation. The meeting will be. held on AVedncsday of Faster Week. (April 2(Hh), and should he well patronised. The stakes total £(580. the events which are eight in number include two trotting races.

Citizens nml members of the lust Christchurch Bam] Co most Committee mot on Thursday afternoon, when it was decided to make application for the New Zealand Hand Contest of 1028 to he held in Christchurch. The contests are held in the North and South Island in alternate years. This year the 'contest takes place at "Wellington.

About 10 p.iti. on Wednesday .Tallies Hamilton, about 45 years of age, :> labourer, residing at I!akaia, >and formerly of Wanganui, was admitted to the Ashburton County Hospital suffering from severe head injuries, received through the .-accidental discharge of a pea-rifle. It was later found that the bullet had entered the brain.

An instance of the humid conditions prevailing in some of the back portions of the Nelson district this year is the grass growing on the hacks of sheep (states the “Mail.’’) Home of them, when mustered, Live been as green as the fattening paddocks. Most children have been taught at school to germinate seeds on pieces of wet flannel, exactly the same process goes on on the sheep’s hack.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in. to-day’s issue, that the due date of payment of the Incometax is on Tuesday, the Bth. day of February. 19:27. Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid oil or before Ist. March, 1927. The demands will be posted from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes on or aliout 31st. January, 1927. Demands must be presented with all payments, and if a demand lias not been received the Commissioner should b? communicated -with.

wo young ladies, one of whom was a visitor from Christchurch, had an unpleasant experience at Little River on Saturday last. They were walking over a, paddock when a Jersey bull caught sight of them, and immediately gavo chase. They sprinted to a tree and climbed it, the bull, which wins bard behind them, pawing up the earth in its rage at being baffled. After a while the animal, evidently growing tired of waiting, disappeared, and the ladies descended from their uncomfortable perch. The bull was not yet done with, however, and suddenly reappearing again, chased them. Fortunately the jvuldork wns situated on a slope, and when the infuriated animal charged them they were able to dodge him successfully several times. In that manner they eventually got out of the danger zone without la scratch. It is understood that the bull was subsequently killed.

Our famous Oily Canvas Coats, with onr recommendation, usually G9s Gd, sale price 57s 6d.—At ITallenstein’s, Rcvoll St.—Advt.

Keep cool.—Open mesli Men’s Singlets and Underpants. 3s lid, 4s lid and 5s lid.—At McKays, Hokitika.—Advt.

Schroder’s Summer Sale commences on Thursday, January 20th, and customers can rely on getting bargains in all departments. It is our intention to throw out hundreds of lines that cannot be repeated at the price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Now lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage 5s 9d a yard. Oft. wide 7s 9d. 9s 3d, 10s fid ; 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 24s Cd a yd. Also new Linoleum Squares 65s to 95s each.— McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

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

At Schroder's Summer Sale cotton marocains at Sid a yard. 38-inch dress materials 10.}d. floral voiles, Tricollettes, art silk marocains. imitation washing silks, usual prices 3s lid to 5s lid, now fall olio price Is 9d. Schroder and Co,—Advt.

Enties for the Araliura fat stock sale on Monday appear in another column. A smart earthquake shock wtis experienced this morning at 7.30 o’clock, lasting several seconds.

The Westland Hospital Board is inviting tenders for the purchase of a motor ambulance as it now stands in Newmans Motors Ltd. garage.

The late ,T. W. Coles, of Hastings, who died in the Napier Hospital oil December tilth, 'left the whole of his estate, valued at £4OOO, to the Xapier Hospital Board.

The Rev. G. Knowles-Sinith has, at the request of a number of her friends, arranged to hold a Memorial Service for the late Miss Lydia Spargo in the Ruatapu Public Hall (kindly lent) on Sunday evening at seven o'clock.

' We regret to record the death of Lydia, the Li yebir old daughter of Mr and Mrs .1- Spargo. of Ruatapu, which took place at the Westland Hospital lust evening plter an illness extending over some weeks. Deceased was a native of Bendigo. The Inneral is taking place to-morrow afternoon.

A dance will he held in the Kokatahi Hall on Friday, January 2Sth, in aid ol St. Haul s Chtircu build. Complete arrangements have been made for a, successful gathering, so patrons are urged to give it their utmost support. Good music, and excellent supper provided. Admission ladies Is, gent’s 2s Gd.

The Xew Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export on the loth January.—Ounter--Imry • Prime woollv lambs 36lbs and under 82*1; 37lbs to 12 lbs 8d: 431bs and over 7d : second quality lambs r\(\ ; prime wethers -5(51 bs and undei -5,d , 5711,s to 64lbs 5d : ewes 481 bs and under :Rd: 49lbs to 04 lbs 3fd-

.Men! Inspect our range of worsted trousers. Suitable for work or evening wear. At our cash prices they arc a great investment. W. 11. Stopforlh, Rcvell Street.—Advt.

Bure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table Vinegar'and prove it. In bottle or hulk. I jest for all purposes. —Advt.