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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1927, Page 2

11l this issue Sir Joseph AVnrd Mini family sincerely thank their friends for kind messages of sympathy in their recent sail bereavement, and intimate that they regret, owing to the number received, it is impossible to reply in-diviiliK-illy. Tho Supreme Court sittings set down for Wednesday will not take place till after the (1 ley mouth sittings, set down for the same date. There-is no criminal business set down, with the exception of the sentencing of a prisoner who pleaded guilty to theft in the lower court.

After a very line spell of good weather, there was a heavy downpour late on Saturday night that continued till nearly midday oil Sunday, when the rain cleared and with the exception of one small shower the alternooii W.is fine. The rain brought down a small flood ill the liver in the afternoon. The rain proved very welcome for the gardens and did the roads good in laying the dust. Tile Inangahuu A. and !’. Association show will be held at I’celton on March 11 ‘and 12. Kill l ies for all sections are dosing immediately. 'I he spoils programme will include motor cycle races for three, five and ten miles for gold medals and -.pedal prizes in addition to cash. ]' all particul.ti s from .Mr Geo. I’ascoe. secretory, Keelton.

Latest popular songs—" Just a Kit'd s Kye View,” "That Night in Araby,”

‘‘Prisoner’s Song,” ‘'Prisoner’s Sweetheart,” " The Red, Red Robin,” " .Matador." " I Can't Gorget.” "Rnndaberg,”' " Just One More Kiss,” " Cuckoo.” “ Honey Lunch.” '‘ RyeRye.” “ Blackbird,” “Then I’ll Re Happy.” “ Barcelona,” “Valentine.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. W. Van-all. gramophone and music dealer. .Revell St., Hokitika.— Ad vc.

1 1, is announced in this issue that a hull and supper will ho held at the .Soldiers' Hall on Friday. March llHito mark the occasion of the ! local xi.-il to Hokitika. The proceeds will be devoted to the hall funds. Admission is fixed at 2s (id and every provision for a celebration worthy of the occasion will he made. A meeting of ladies will he held at IS o’clock at the hall next Thursday fo make supper arrangements.

At both .Malaiinii and IJariliari the settlers are erecting now halls in central positions. The hall at Matainui will ho completed in. three or four weeks time and will lie a very commodious building. The hall at Hariliari is only in the initial stages of construction. It will be considerably larger than the .Matainui hall and will he completed later.

The steamer Cumuli m Explorer, which was expected to-sail from Lyttelton on Friday evening for Wellington, was delayed owing to trouble with fhe crow. It appears that some of the members of Ihe crew broke into a store and took some ham, chops, and other ml aides. The consequence was that some of the crew were log-

ged by the captain in accordance with maritime law. Tile men contended I bat as the perpetrators bad not all been discovered, the logging was ■unjust. as it would mean a had, il not a cancelled, discharge. Mae men. ■therefore refused to take the vessel to sea. Warrants were issued for the arrest of twelve of the crew, who appeared at the Lyttelton Magistrate's Court on charges of impeding the progress of the ship. On the accused promising to take the ship to sea. tlm Bench decided to convict the accused and order them, to pay 10s costs.

On behalf of the Government, Air Watkinsoii. '.District Engineer, and Mr Morpeth, Chief Surveyor, are in the Wataroa district to-day reporting on the encroachment of the Waitangl river immediately below the traffic bridge. The inroads of the river in flood time are serious and considerable damage is done every Hood to Richardson mad, which is severely scoured, while the neighbouring lands arc Hooded dangerously also. Owing to the rising river bed the problem presents some difficulty for immediately eflevlive treatment, but no doubt some measures will be taken to secure the position.

\ good deal of amusement, tempered with a little horror, was manifested hv members of the Timaru Harbour Board at Friday's meeting. when it was reported that .small bnvs had hpen seen on the I 'Hast wharf disporting themselves entirely devoid nl bathing suits. Thev had been warned frequentlv. it was staled, hut the warnings had had very little. if any, effect. ■‘We should put a policeman on the job.” said one member, whose suggestion was welcomed and agreed to daring the short discussion which tool; pheo on the impropriety of some of the bathers. It was remarked by a member that very recently a lady had boon seen on Caroline Bay wearing a transparent bathing costume. ’lbis lijad been reported to the Borough Council, and some action was being taken.

To-morrow (Tuesday) the annual conference of the New Zealand Hospital Boards’ Association will meet in Christchurch. The sessions will he held at the Art Gallon- and Hie conference will he attended hv representatives of :il! the lionrds from the tnr : north -to t’lio South Inrul clist-riot. Tlio first session will commence at 2.1) mi Tuesday afternoon, when the opening ceremonies will take place. Ihe first subject to he discussed is that of tuberculosis. It is expected that the conferenee will last until Thursday night. At the same time as the opening of the conference, an exhibition of hospital appliances and furnishings will tike place and this w ill also he held in the Art Gallery. The exhibition has been arranged by the North Canterbury Hospital Board at the rep nest of the association and the exhibits will lie supplied hv all the firms who make hospital appliances. Messrs .). •!. Breeze (Chairman) and Geo. Davidson (member) left on Saturday to represent the Westland Hospital Board at the conference.

The heavy rain on Saturday night caused some of the southern streams to flood and motor traffic was delayed yesterday on the south road. One car got into difficulties in crossing Dry Creek, where the main body of water is now confined to a single stream. The car had to be abandoned temporarily as the waters rose rapidly and for an hour or so the car was in peril of being carried down stream. The occupants were forced to wade ashore. When the water fell there was plenty of help at hand and with the assistance ol a horse the iar was drawn to safety. Nothing serious appeared to he broken, but some minor damage was done, and silt and sand accumulated in various parts of tbe machinery, which will necessitate an overhaul before usage again. From noon on ears were able to cross as usual. The mail ears from south did not arrive till 8.30 last night, having been held up further south. There was as usual a considerable volume of traffic on tlie south road yesterday.

Late shipment of 230 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades of apricot, saxe. rose, light blue, green, salmon, and mox. The usual price of these silks are 4s fid but owing to late delivery we are marking them at 2s lid per yard. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Shnrland’s Table Vinegar for tastiest salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Specify, and insist on “ Shariand’s.”—Advt

Just landed—A large consignment of choice tomatoes, plums, peaches, apples etc. with instructions to sell at lowest market prices.—Paterson Alichel and Co. Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

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

It is notified that the date of etpsih of Holden Climax Art Lidoq ). extended till Friday 11 <•' . Mat'd,and (hose v. ho have not «-.<•• tpc) sßt.fit.havc now the ojiporl.unify in \\,t. two (lavs.

The Gro.vin.oul h IJol'olij/fi Conn' d b->. voted £250 to the .Minin ipid Hrdftifeing Baths Committee, and liirlli*' him.tion of £250 will lie made by tin Coon cil early in the next limon ml ;/< .r The stun of £2200 had pieyjniisly i.c< r raised by voluntary etlm la ; but >, ftp tber £750 is required to complete tin baths.

Miss Rachel Mandl, on Salop der. left for Wellington, from aln-me Mesails on Tuesday for England. Amnnu Hie passengers travelling b.v the ".onsteamer as Miss Mandl will la- Me, R. S. Bean (sister ot Air 1. Scddon), yfissM. Thurston, formerly mat ion at the Grey Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cine'.. Broad (Nelson College), and Mr and Mrs Cranston (of the Kimu Gold Dredging Go. Eld'.

Of the various roads in the South district, the Okarito road from Hie Forks to the seaport is considered tlm least satisfactory. At present it is very rough and is in need of a good deal of attention. Some small repairs are being effected by attending to the r„ad drainage, but a fair sum will require to be spent to place the road in n condition considered satisfactory. There appears to be a fair amount of traffic on the road daily.

Th e Public Works bridge staff is at present engaged in South 'Westland renewing the bridge crossing /.ala’s deck. Concrete abutments have been put in and steel girders will be thrown across which will supply a strong servi. cable structure. The bridge will be completed in about a fortnight s time, when the bridging <d Dry ( reek will be put in band. A quantity of the material is on the ground and the work is to ho pushed forward with all despatch. It will be a great boon for southern motor traffic.

A destructive lire occurred on Saturday night on the Camp Town Road. Ngahore. the homestead of Air and Airs Riddiford being completely destroyed. The bouse was situated at a distance of a collide of miles from the railway line. At the time Air and AR-s Riddiford were at home, and were awaiting the return of their sons, but before the latter arrived, the fire started, its origin being unknown. In tne absence of means for fire-fighting, nothing could be done to save either the bouse or its contents, and all the furniture, piano, etc., were demolished. There is some insurance in the Northern Office, but the amount was not yesterday ascertainable.,

' The approaches to the new bridge crossing AVniho river were completed on Friday, the fencing only remaining to lie done. The bridge is admired greatly by all who see it, and the bridge itself is appreciated very greatly by the inhabitants who have known the need of the bridge for so long. It is understood the engineer has not passed the structure finally owing to some defect in the rivotting which, however, does not affect the stability of the structure and will be remedied shortly. The settlers are anxious to see some official opening arranged for in connection with the new bridge, and ATr Seddou. ALP.. who lias the matter in band, is now in communication with the Government on the subject.

The export of lambs from South Westland this season lias been very considerable. Well over -1,000 lambs have been brought forward, practically all being for Canterbury markets of freezing works. The bulk of the lambs from the south to the railhead at Ross have been transported by motor lorry chiefly, this method of transportation being a great saving for the stock from the more distant points. Now that the supply of lambs is being exhausted, the cxnort of pigs will begin ibis week, and a fair number of porkers will be going forward weekly to the Canterbury markets. The through railway is thus affording a ready means of transport for the surplus stock from the south, which otherwise would glut*the local market.

Yesterday, Otirn was tbe rendezvous for West Coast Fire Brigndesmen, the citizens of Otira having donated a cup for competition, and the events were yesterday decided among the representatives of five brigades, viz., Kumar,a, Peefton. Hokitika, Otira, and Greymontb. The Cup was for the best aggregate of points scored in three hose events. These resulted as follows: Two men coupling.—Otira ], Greymouth 2, Hokitika 3. Kuijinra 4. Three men coupling.—Grey .1, Grey 2, Hokitika 3. Kumara 4. Five men coupling. —Givymouth 1. Otira 2, Hokitika 3, Kumara 4. The Greymouth Brigade thus won the trophy, Otira being second in order of merit and Hokitika third. The judges were Messrs McFnrlane. Walton and Bradshaw. Mr -Arthur White was referee.

The volume of traffic to the AVaiho Gorge this season has been heavy and continues to increase. Oil Saturday parties arrived there from both iiortli and south. Those from the south were a conducted party from Otago who travelled via the Haast Pass under the guidance of Mr Erie James. The party had been live days on the journey from Mnkarora to AVaiho, and had enjoyed beautiful weather throughout, not having occasion to don a coat. Good horses were provided, and the passengers expressed great delight with their experiences while overlanding. Motoring. however, is the chief means for reaching AVaiho and in addition to the service ears, many folk now motor ill their own ears, enjoying a picnic by the way. 'I lie road throughout is very good, and all the ford crossings are well defined.

A sad fatality marred the close of the Kumara timber workers’ picnic on Saturday when Gordon, the three-year-old son of Mr and Mrs L. Dewe, was run over by a motor lorry and killed outside bis parents’ door. The tragedy occurred at about 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs Dewe had travelled home upon a motor lorry, and Mr Dewe, having lifted the little hoy down off the hack ol the lorry, had gone round to the front of the vehicle ami assisted his wile to aliglit. At that moment another lorry came up and was about to pass the stationary truck, when the child ran across the road, right in trolit of the on-coming vehicle. The driver bad. of course, no chance whatever to avoid tbe child, who was caught bv the mudguard and thrown under j the wheels, one of which passed over) him. He died a few moments later. The tragedy was a sad end to a particularly happy day and threw a gloom over the neighbourhood. An inquest will be held to-day.

Ynrrall’s for latest records—“ Baby Face.” “ Treedv,” “Good-niglit, ]’ll See You in the Morning,” “Looking at the "World Through Bose-Coloured Glasses,” “ No Foolin’.” “ Wildflower Selections,” " I Don’t Believe It, But Say It Again.” “I’d Climb the Highest -Mountain,” “ Bobadilla, “Tonight My Night with Baby.” “ A Night of Love,” “ Leander,” “ I Love Afy Baby.”—Advt.

New season’s hosiery now opening in all the wanted shades and best makes comprising flexcello, multitex, holeproof, one step, new city in cashmere and silk at 2s lid. 3s fid. 4s Gd to os lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “Sharland’s” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent, flavour and strength.— Advt.