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Hokitika Guardian, 27 January 1927, Page 2

Mass will ho celebrated in the One Mile Hall, Arahura on Sunday, January 30f.h. at 10 o'clock.

A Westport press telegram states the West Coast tennis and croquet championship tournaments opened yesterday in glorious weather, and a number of games in tbe championships and handicaps were played.

The dance in the Kokatahi Public Hall to-morrow evening promises to he

a great success. Every means possible has been taken to assure patrons of a good evening’s enjoyment. The music for the dance will he in the hands of the Crotigh family and Miss Giese.

New Zealand is (accustomed to buying many tools from the United States, but it is at least unusual for an American to send an order to the Dominion. An Auckland business man was, therefore, greatly surprised last week to receive an order, accompanied by cash, from Berkley, California, for a certain type of trowel which, the American explained. co if Id not he purchased in bis own country.

A Wanganui cyclist was proceeding to his home along Taupo quay one evening recently when be rode into a swarm of bees, a, number of which alighted on his face and bead. The cyclist kept his presence of mind and did not attempt to dislodge them. He increased his pace, and soon left the swarm behind, but he was still accompanied by several bees, which eriiwlod about Ill's head. These eventually flew off and rejoined the swarm. The mail did not receive a single sting.

“Many years ago lichens were used, during times of economic stress, in making bread, and they have also piiyed a part in the distil ing of whisky, but I am studying them for quite a different purpose,’’ said Dr G. Einnr du Rietz. the Swedish scientist, who is at present in Christchurch. “J am making a very extensive collection of all the different specimens ill Now Zealand. They hiivo no actual economic value, apart from what 1 have mentioned, but al'e invaluable as indicators of suiid/e climates for different forest trees. The lichens give us •i far more exact idea of the moisture conditions in forests than any instruments. When such a study is carried out scientifically, the results are of immense v'aiue.’’

There are some apl'u mean Scots in Westland ! ‘All ken one,’ who went to the infirmary, ami after he paid his account, lie ask it the doctor man. “What am ah in. yoor del.” The doctor man said : “Naethin.’’ The doctor had a bail'll, a day his gllid wife went into Scotty's shop wio the bail'll in her airms. When she cam not. the hairiiey was funitneliii soinat in its noil (hand). Tile niithor lukii. A ten ptind not. “That bangs ah” said the niithor. Alan ah fair scunner at what all they bridies wha read this ’ill think wlia henna paid their infirmary ncooont. It should gar them Intip, and Tin and pay.

The Suva correspondent of the Auckland “Star” reports that a somewhat important development in Eijian mission work has just taken 1 place. Tliq Methodists in Vo completed the purchase of the well-known Xavusa estate on the Rewa River, comprising SCO acres-, iiicfndiug 550 a* res of line flat land, which belonged to .Mr Ji. M. Scott, K.C., and Mrs A. Barker. The price runs into over £IO.OOO. The mission l<ul a lease of the property, and lias established a farm for the agricultural training of native and Indian students. Good progress already has been made in the planting of food stuffs in connection with which interesting experiments are about to ho undertaken by the Government in cooperation with the mission.

The authorities are arranging for a guard of honour to lie provided at Hokitika on the occasion of the Royal visit in .March. At the outset it was indicated that guards of honour were to he dispensed with, hut it has now been arranged by the (lenera! Officer Commanding to vary the programme in the direction of providing a guard at Hokitika. There was some newspaper suggestion recently that the Royal party would motor to Hokitika from Kmuara Junction. It has been found impossible to do this, and there will he no variation from the original programme of arriving at and departing from Hokitika by railway. It is probable. however, that the advance of I lie police guard to assist in controlling traffic at Hokitika, will arrive by motor cars.

In connection with the slump in the timber industry on the West Coast the following telegram was dispatched by the president of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce. Mr If. J. M’Lean, to the Aeting-Priino Minister and the Minister of Customs:—“This chamber again respectfully but urgently requests you to lend immediate assistance to the timber industry on the West Coast. Many mills have not started operations this year owing to lack of orders; others are building up their stocks to help to keep the married men employed. Unemployment is becoming acute and causing hardship to any employees, married and single HVvo'personally found employment for five first-class hush hands ourselves at other work to help the position. The Sawmill Workers’ Union reports that over 203 men less are employed than at the end of lixst year. Consequently there is considerable loss to the Government Departments, railways and the community., We trust that Cabinet will give this important industry its urgent and fullest consideration.”

Come to Greymouth—Huge FireSalvage Sale at McGruer’s begins on Friday. January 2Sth. at 9 a.m. The huge fire salvage stocks cost us nothing. All we ask are silly prices to cover cost of drying and preparing for sale. No better value anywhere in New Zealand. We will refund your travelling expenses if you are not satisfied. A lew shillings will buy much. McGruer’s temporary premises. Greymouth.—Advt.

' Our famous Oily Canvas Coats, with our recommendation, usually 69s Cd, sale price 57s 6d.—At Hallcnstein’s, Revell St.—Advt. Use Sharland’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. In bulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids. All the best- grocers—Advt. Keep cool.—Open mesh Men's Singlets and Underpants, 3s lid, 4s lid and os 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 he repeated at the price. Schroder and Co. —Advt. For all purposes requiring a pure, full-flavoured, piquant vinegar, use Sharland’s Table Vinegar. In bottle or hulk. Accept no other.—Advt. Xcw lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage os 9d a yard. 6ft. wide 7s 9d. 9s 3d, 10s 6d : 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 24s 6d a yd. Also new Linoleum Squares Cos to 95s each.—McKay’s, Hokitika,—Advt. I

Mr and Mrs ,T. Spargo, of Ruatapu insert notices of thanks in this issue. A notice of thanks from the members of the Shaml family appears in this issue. The Elsie arrived yesterday from Okuru. bringing a cargo of wool and butter. To-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 p.m. in the mart, Messrs M. Houston and Co. will .set 1 by auction tho valuable residential property of Mr O. Borton in Hampden Street erected on a quarter acre section of freehold in the best part of the town. A sale of all kinds of farm pibduce, vegetables, homo cookery, etc., will be held in Hokitika, on Wednesday, Februkiry 9th. to supplement the funds of tiie Kokatalu-Koiteraiigi Winter Show Committe. Time and place to be notified later. The Committee will meet at the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on Saturday night at 8 p.m. to make final arrangements in regard to the sale.—Advt.

A Amco in aid of the Kokatahi Tennis Club, will be held in the Kokatahi Public Hall on Wednesday, February 2nd. A large attendance is expected as great efforts Rive been made to assure dancers of a good time. I lie supper and musical will be well attended to. Admission Kokatahi ladies a plate, ladies Is, gents 2.s 6d.

The funeral Of the late Air J. H. Shu lid took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number. The returned soldiers were present in force and a firing parly of Territorials under Kcrgt. J. AfcJntosh lived three volleys at the graveside alter the Itev. J. W. Hayward had conducted the service. Bugler Ross then sounding the “ hast Post.” A number of floral tributes were received from sorrowing friends.

Time and tide wait for no man, secure you El Dorado Art Union Ticket at once! £4OOO for 2s Gd. Agents eve rv where.— Advt.

The ideal, vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharland’s ” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent, flavour and strength.— Advt.