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Hokitika Guardian, 25 January 1927, Page 2

The employees of J. C. Malfro.v and Co. are tendering a farewell social to Mr R. F. Perhnm at Throe Mile Hall to-morrow evening at 8.30 o’clock.

Mr 'l'. Baxter mot with an accident on Saturday last. While cycling down Zig Zag Mill (Kumara) the forks of his cycle broke, throwing him heavily to the ground, causing injuries to his head, and necessitating his removal to the Groymouth Hospital. He was operated upon yesterday morning for the removal of a piece of broken skull hone, the operation being entirely successful. His condition is satisfactory.

The Westport "Times” states: — Preparations arc ill full swing locally for the West Coast Tennis Tournament which will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week on the Brougham. Street Courts. Competitors will he in attendance from Hokitika, Greymmith and Reeftoli districts and over sixty visitors will take part in the tournament. The Westport Cluh executive is attending to the arrangements and will have everything in readiness for the fixture.

"The prospects for the coming year are better than they were a lew seasons ago.” remarked the Hon. Mr Williams (Minister for Public Works) when declaring the Marlon Agricultural and Pastoral Show open on Wednesday. "And when you get a little extra lor your produce,” he added, “you cannot do better than put it hack on the land instead of buying n gramophone or a motor. We are inclined to go into a little too much for luxuries, and not enough for practical things. By so spending your money you will also help your own people and keep your earnings in the country.” In times past a dramatic club held sway in Hokitika and filled a useful place in assisting to provide the amenities of the town. With this in mind, it is pleasing to learn that a movement, is afoot to start, such a Cluh again with the object of preparing one or more plays for production in. the winter months in aid of a local object. As a pastime for those concerned, and as a pleasing form of general entertainment for the public, the Cluh should he capable of doing good work. An initial meeting to form such a Gun will be held during the coming month.

In these days when there are so many memorials being reared, Tt is certainly an obligation to see that, former memorials are not neglected. The Dobson Memorial alongside the Brunner railway line is one of those which is very much neglected, and at present is in. danger of being overgrown. Either the Government or the local body should move without delay in having the surroundings of the memorial cleared, and the memorial itself left more presentable.

Miss K. IJoueher narrowly missed a serious accident whilst cycling home on Saturday, At the intersection of Herbert and Tnramalia Streets, Greymouth. she encountered the borough horses, which were being driven to paddock, and one hemming frightened, collided with her cycle, knocking her off and walking over her. Her chillies were tom, and she sustained several bruises on her body and head. I lie cycle was completely smashed by the horse. Miss Boucher was taken to her home in Conner Street and received medical attention. Her 'injuries, fortunately were not serious.

An unusual accident occurred on Papauui Road at about 7.130 on Sunday evening, says a Christchurch paper, ivlien a motor-car, after the stud axle of llie right front wheel liad broken (lean oil’, skidded some seventy yards diagonally across the road. From the marks on the roadway, it was apparent that the car commenced its uncontrolled career a few yards north of the point where Rastriok Street joins Papamti Road. There were deep scores on the asphalt between the rails of the out tram line, and a clearly defined mark on the road surface led diagonally to the south corner of Clare Road, where the driver managed to stop his car without its getting into the gutter. Tile shearing record put by six men at Rototabi Station when .1(173 sheep were shorn in nine hours, has been easily beaten hv Mr X. Harrison’s gang at Huiarua Station, says the “Poverty Ray Herald.” Six men in this gang put through no fewer than 1870 sheep in 8 hours 55 minutes, the individual tallies of the six men being: E. Harrison, 325; 11. Harrison. 3*3; W. King, 313; H. Vox 307; W. Pokai, 300; and J. Dennis, 306. The gang consisted of fourteen shearers, including two learners, and in one day put through 3729 sheep. These were fourtooth ewes clipping big fleeces, and all were well shorn. Several other good tallies were also put up by the same gang, including 3560, 3540, and 3181 for different days.

Speaking at Sydney recently Commander Marsden. referring to the battle of Jutland, said that some people went as far as to say that Lord Jellicoe should have gone in and

“ mixed it ” with the German fleet. He had tlic responsibility of tbo whole of the civilised world in his hands, and he was not going to take a chance to gain something that lie had alreadygained. 'The British Navy had control of the sens, and nothing would tempt Lord Jellicoe to deviate from that position. The German vessels went hack into their ports and did not come out again for any concerted action, except for their final surrender two years later. The English ships went .out as they pleased, am] England sent soldiers wherever she liked.

A sensation was caused in the town yesterday afternoon when the news went round of the death of Mr James Henry Rliaml at his cycle repairing shop in Revell Street, under circumstances pointing to suicide. The deceased when found just before 2 p.ni., the door of the simp having been burst open as the result of escaping gas being very noticeable, and apparently someone being on the floor in the shop, had a gas tube in his mouth with the gas turned on. and was quite dead. Ills brother William having been the last to see him about noon. Deceased was a son of Mrs Shaiid. of Sale Street, a returned soldier, 35 years of age. a nr! married, his wife residing at Christchurch. He also leaves several brothers and sisters. He was .a member of the committee of the Returned Soldiers' Association. Further particulars of the fatality appear in another column of an inquest held at the courthouse this morning.

New lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage 5s 9d a yard, 6ft. wide 7s Pd. 9s 3d, 10s 6d ; 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 24s 6d a yd. Also new Linoleum Squares 65s to 95s each.— McKay’s, Hokitika.—Actvt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharland’s ” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent', flavour and strength.--Ad vt.

An eminent Scottish engineer, who had been touring the world, recentlysaid after an extended run over our South Island roads: “New Zealand must be the richest country in the world, fur it is the only- country 1 know of that can afford to roll down broken uietal on its roads with rubber tyres."

Come along for a good night’s amusement ill the country, the dance at Kokatalii on Friday evening. The good ladies are providing a special supper and the floor being in excellent order and the music in capable hands, all that is needed is a big crowd to overflow the hall.

A young man named T. McDonnell, of Blackbhll. was admitted to the Grey Hospital on Sunday morning suffering from injuries caused whilst handling explosives. Owing fo the battered condition of the hand, it was found necesary to amputate above the wrist, lie was reported yesterday to he fairly comfortable.

The death occurred last evening at the Grey River Hospital of Mr Augustus Fagerlund, a well-known Barrytown settler, at the age ol 53 years, after a brief illness. Deceased, who for the past 10 years had boon farming in the Barrytown district, was a native of Sweden, and was highly respected. He leaves a widow and one child.

The following players have been,selected to represent Hokitika in tlio cricket match Hokitika v. United A. to he played on the Mental Hospital grounds on 30th •January. Play commences at 11 a.in. sharp.:—-Mobster, Griffith. Twomoy. Thomas. 'I urner, Ferguson. ’I liouias. Cooper. M illiams, Coulson. King. limerg.: Daly, O’Connor. Nightingale. Every member must attend pr'actieo cadi night without fail.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd., advise dated London 21st inst as follows: Dullish butter 17(is (.last week 17Gs to 17ss;. New Zealand, unsalted, 182 s to Isis • 1 si’s to 184 s), salted. 172 sto 171 s 172 sto 17-lsL Demand runs <Hi icily on secondary finalities. New Zealand cheese, while. 93s to 91s (last week 93s to 945). coloured 91s to 95s (94s to <tr,s) : market quiet. Canadian cheese 90s to Kills.

A Ford one-ton lorry, owned by Messrs Rugg and Co., was destroyed bv fire on Saturday alternoon at (•revmouth. The cause wa.s the backfiring of the engine. An extinguisher was carried, hut could not he utilised quickly enough to quench the flames. The lorry had lately been overhauled and put in thorough order. The vehicle was insured with the South British Insurance Co. Ltd.

On behalf of the North Canterbury merchants having offers for forward purchase of potatoes, the Hon I). Buddo wired to the Acting-Prime Minister asking if there was any likelihood of the duty on New Zealand potatoes being increased at Australian ports. The Hon ML Downie Stewart replied as follows:—“Under tariff agreement with the Commonwealth, duty on Now Zealand potatoes cannot he increased except after.six months’ notice. ’’ Mixed Metaphor—Borough Council meeting forty years ago. His M’ashup the Mayor thus expostulates to an calcitrant Councillor. “Faith! I know what your gittiu’ at, O’Grady. 1 smill a rat. .lagers. I’ll nip it in the bud.” Uproar at the table. A small voice from the audience: "Go and pay the Hospital, O’Grady, for the broken nose yon got at the Oknrito Races last Patrick’s Day.” Collapse of meeting in an uproar. Some wag knocked the kerosene lamp over. Donnybrook loose. Put it did some good. O’Grady paid his hospital account next morning and saved los lor a blister.—Advt.

At the Swimming Club’s meeting held at tile Baths last evening, the Secretary (Mr A. H. Lawn) submitted a statement of accounts in connection with the workings during the past two seasons. Although the weather conditions during the summer mouths hud not been conducive to bathing, still the- average number of school children attending had been kept up to normal. This season shows much improvement especially with the very young learners. A number of accounts were passed for payment, as also the accounts for trophies won at the previous carnivals. The next carnival will he held on Tuesday night, February Ist,, commencing at 7.3(1 sharp. 'The finances showed that one more successful carnival would pay for the new seats now being erected, and as a number of trophies have been promised the future looks very bright for the Cluli.

There were some exciting moments at Rororari Beach on Sunday, says the Grey " Star,” and only coolness and prompt action saved the life of Richard, the 12-year-old son of 51 r and Airs E. 33'. Shallcrass, of Greymouth. The youngster was bathing, and had climbed to the top of a rock just above the breaker line, when an extra large roller partly washed him away. Before lie had time to scramble hack to land, another breaker dashed over the rock, and washed him out to sea. Fortunately, his danger was noticed by Mr 33". H. Cunningham, of Greymouth, and the lalter immediately went to the rescue. He had difficulty in locating the boy in the fairly heavy sea that was running at the time, but finally succeeded. The hoy was then about thirty yards from the beach, and was rapidly becoming exhausted. After a strenuous tussle, Air Cunningham,-who is a good swimmer, managed to land his “catch.” being helped in his task by the creditable way in which the youngster kept his head and refrained from struggling. He soon recovered on reaching the heac-li, and can thank All- Cunningham that he is alive todav.

The fine flavour, strength, and purity of Sharland’s Table Vinegar cannot be surpassed. Brewec 1 from pure cane sugar.—Advt.