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Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1927, Page 2

A notice appears in this issno that anglers and fishermen arc prohibited from trespassing on the Arahura River.

On Thursday evening an enterprising thief entered Foster's Hotel at Wanganui and relieved four ol the hoarders of upwards of LTOO while they slept. One well-known race horse owner lost £.30.

The Now Zealand .Meat Producers’ Hoard advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export on the 18th. February. Canterbury and North Otago prime woolly lambs, 36-under BJd. 37—121h5. Till. -Illover G:[d ; second quality lambs, 7id.

The Wellington Highways Board on Friday derided to increase the speed permissible on the Ilutt road to 35 miles per hour on the open road, and £1) miles per hour through the townships of lvaiwarra and Ngainiaranga. The present speed limits of 2-7 and 1-7 miles per hour respectively were stated to contribute towards traffic conges-

Lasl month's figures for the overseas trade of New Zealand, as released by the .statistical department of the Customs Office, are as follow : —lmports, Cl,<111,000; exports, 173,£07.1 10. The corresponding figures for the month ot January of last year are:—lmports, CI.CHS, SiII; exports. £.7,037,981. It i- s Inns seen that while there has been an increase of £137.1-39 in exports, there is also a decrease of £'(.>-19,750 in imports.

“Did they enclose the Plunket Shield in that letter ?” asked a member of the .Management Committee of the Auckland Cricket Association on Tuesday evening, when a letter was received In,m the Wellington Association thanking Auckland for the hospitality accorded the Wellington team on its recent visit, and congratulating Auckland on winning the Plunket Shield, it will he recalled (says the “New Zealand Herald”) that the Wellington team' did not bring 11n* shield north, and so far no indication has been received by the Auckland Association that the shield has been forwarded. ■

A complaint against Canterbury newspapers and individuals was voiced by the .Minister of Finance and Customs (Hon. W. Downie Stewart) when replving to a deputation of Canterbury wheal-growing interests last week. "I can quite believe.” said the Minister, •• Unit the farmers ol Canterbury <1" not regard me as a irieutl, il they believe what bas appeared in the ( hristchurch newspapers. Remarks made by me en this subject (wheat) have been distorted, .sentences have been twisted and taken from the context, and state-

ments never made bv me have been put into liiv mouth. 1 have a very grave complaint- to make against the Canterbury papers, and some individuals there.” Airs W. S. l’ean, wife of Canon Bean of Addington, who is leaving next month for a trip to America and Knghuid, accompanied by laT daughter. Ali.s Bulii Beall, was entertained at (iii-istchiu rli last. T.c-u at, a pleasant, little party given bv the committee of the Victoria league, of which body she is vice-president, and mas neting-

president last, year Muring ab-ciuc in England of the president-, Mrs Deans. The gai l-ering was held at Riccart-on House, the homo of Airs Deans, and after lea had been dispensed in the dining room, Mrs Deans, in a charming little speech, wished the guest of honour an enjoyable holiday and assured her of a warm welcome oil her return. On behalf of the enmmittoo she presented Mrs Bean with a handsome suede travelling cushion.

"It is my intention to avoid anything ill the way of personalities during this election,” declared Mr G. A. Troup, a candidate for the Wellington Mayoralty, during an address to his supporters oil Tuesday evening. " I will not say nil unkind word about- either of my compel i tors.” proceeded Air Troup. ‘ 'Why should I ? This is a municipal election. They have as much right to stand for the position of Mayor as 1. It is for you in judge as between us who is the best man for the position, and it will

Mot become mm 1 or any ot my supporters to reflect on persona] grounds on either of tho opposing candidates. 1 do not wish to inako any personal reflections. or to impute motives, nor do I wish any of my supporters to do so on any of the candidates. It T cannot win 'he election on my merits then T would rather not win. At the close of the campaign, whether winner or loser. I want to look both of them in the face and he aide to say i have fought a clean fight.”

With the assistance of the local members of the Automobile Club. an outing was arranged on Saturday far old pioneers of the district. Over 30 availed themselves of tho opportunity and had a very enjoyable time. lim party motored to Upper KA>k,4;ahi where camp was pitched at the junction with the Styx river. The weather was all that could he desired and tho outing was a very pleasant refresher for the old people. A record was taken of eight of the party, their ages' being 80. 82. 83, 83, 85, 85, 02 and 06, a total of 080 years, an average practically of 86 years. These outings are so pleasurable and enjoyable for the old people that no doubt the Automobile Club will continue this practice next and subsequent years. It is a very fitting recognition of the life and work of the old people.

The Culler A. and I’. Association’s 15th. Animal Show opened on Friday at Westport in fine weather. .fudging occupied the afternoon, and was completed cm Saturday morning. Judges Keating (horses'). Hanks (cattle) of Feilding. complimented the breeders on the fine display of stock, cspeeiallv the Friesia.ii and .Tersev cattle, which .Air Banks said, wore equal to anything in the Dominion. Afr Alouiu won the Citizen's Cup. for Friesians. and Air Stephens the Birehfield Cup for Jerseys. The horse cun was awarded Afr Pain. In the home industries for the championship and rose howl was won by Afiss Vitaglich. Afr Wills, judge of

vegtahles. said it. was the finest display he had ever seen, testifying to the splendid productivity of the soil of the Bnller district. Al. lleverland, judge of poultry, expressed surprise at the wonderful improvement and standard of the exhibits. The show proceeded on Saturday afternoon before a very large attendance. There were various competitions, including a light harness exhibition.

Dunne our sale hundred of remnants have :v —Ululated of all classes of goods. hose will fie sold during this week f.v half the marked sale prices.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Tn bulk or bottle, Shrtrland’s Table Vinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Specify “Sharland’s” to your grocer.—Advt. •

The committee of the Hokitika Miniature Rifle Club will meet to-mor-row evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Airs Woolliousc' resumes classes for dress-making and economical sewing on Wednesday February 23rd. at 2.30 p.m. Arrangements made to suit country pupils.—Advt.

A Jazz evening will he hold in the Soldiers’ Hull next Wednesday evening the 23rd. when all the latest hits will be featured by Ross’ full orchestra. Dancing at 8.30 sharp. Admission Is 6(l.—Advt.

The Pa ton district picnic excursion numbering upwards of two bundled visited Hokitika on Saturday, travelling by the ordinary train. Cass Sqmire 'was made the headquarters, and a very pleasant day was spoilt, the excursionists returning northward by the evening train.

Whilst at work on the Taipo bridge on Wednesday afternoon one of the workmen, Mr A. Clausen, met with a painful accident. Clausen was m the act of throwing down a piece of old timber from the top structure oi the bridge, when a projecting nail came into contact: with his clothes, and he was thrown heavily to the ground, sustaining injuries to his feet. Altei tiling attended to by Dr Booth, the sufferer was conveyed to the Westland Hospital, when an X-ray examination disclosed a broken hone in one foot whilst the other foot was considerably bruised.

Particular cooks specify Shariand s Table Vinegar. Rich, piquant and free troll) mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. Accept no other.—Advt.

Remnant sale of silks, dress materials. woollen goods, cotton. drebs length, lkmneleties, sheetings oddments in gloves and hosiery all to be sold at half sale prices.—Seluodci and Co.—Advt.