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Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1927, Page 2

The total tonnage taken through the Otira tunnel last week was 9014 tons, ns compared with 7227 tons for the corresponding period last year.

The Insurance Companies representatives recently appointed for the Creyinouth. Hokitika, and Westport Eire Hoards are: .Messrs C. 1.. Green and 11. G. Wilev.

Newmans Motors notify that cars will leave the Garage to-night for the dance at Ivanieri, ami also that ears will leave Hokitika for Waiho on Thursday and Waiho lor Hokitika Oil Thursday and Mondnv next at 8.39 a.m.

A linal reminder is given of the dance in aid of the Kanieri Tennis Club, which takes place in the Kanieri Public Hall to-night. Complete arrangements have been made to assure patrons of a good evening's enjoyment.

’1 he Ducal parly wili he in camp at Tokaanu to-day. having arrived there last evening. They leave there to-mor-row evening at 5..30 o'clock and are due at National Park at 8 o’clock. At 10 to-morrow night they leave by train for New Plymouth, where they are due to arrive at 8..55 on Thursdav morning.

The New Zealand Meat Producers' Hoard advises that the following prices are being offered lor fat stock for export on the 25th I'Vbruary:— Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs, 3filbs and under B;jd. 37 to 421bs fid, 13 and over 7d ; second quality lambs 7:|d.

-Messrs W. Wcddel and Co. Ptd. advise dated l.omlon 2-jtlt inst. as follows:—“ l);i!iish butter, Ji’fts to 192 s

ust week 192 s to PH); New Zealand, unsalted. lifis to lfi2s <I v 1? - to lxl-1: salted, id Is to llifis < ] 72s to I7i!s) ; market quiet. ( luese, while ami coloured. 91s to 92s (best week Pis to 925); market quiet. Canadian cheese; white ami coloured, 9ds to 100- (9s ; - to lfiiVi.”

'flic death occurred at Pang town on Sunday of Mrs Richards; the wife of .Mr Thomas Richards. Deceased was ale,ut "It years of age, ami had suHYr-

<■<! fr.na heart disease for sonic* time. Phe had resided at llnrrylown for the past 111 years, and was formerly a re-blent of Black's Point, l’eefton. In addition to her husband, she leaves a large family, the youngest child being about 1-1 years of age.

The Hokiiha Miniature Hi Ho Huh opened the season last night at the Soldiers’ Hall, when a very successful shoot ua- held, the best semes being as follows: S, Sharman 33, P. Hutchison 31. .1. McCallum 39. W. Perry 29. K, ('rough 27. Ik ITahlcrt 27. .1. Morris 27. S. Wallace 25, W. Johnston 25, Rcrgamini 21, G. Kelly 23, R. Paterson 21, M. Hutchison 21, R. Painter 20. Misses P. S-veney 22. J. Wtilker Pi. O. Stapleton Id. Latest popular songs ‘'Just :i Bird's Jive View.’’ “That Night in Arttby,” " Prisoner’s Song.” "Prisoner’s Sweetheart.” "The Ptd. • Hod Robin,’'' " Matador." "I Can't Forget,” ‘lSiiiitltiherg,” ".lust One Mitre Kiss,” "Ciick'ni.” " Honey Punch,” “ ByeBye.” " Blackbird.” "Then I'll lie Happy,” " Parcolona,” "Valentine.” Price 2s. postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. W. Yarrall, gramophone and music dealer. Itcvcli St.. Hokitika.— Advt.

The extent, ol the motorists’ interests in New Zealand, suit! the president (.Mr A. ,1. Toogond) at the Italiycarlv meeting ol the North island Motor Ciiion at Wellington, louhl he gauged from the fact that there wete no fewer than 157.27(1 motor-vehicies registered in the Dominion, made upas follows: ■ Motor-car,': 11)2,2! 1, erimmorcia! vehicles 21.991. motor-cycies 32; Iflfi; Three-tilths ol this total was registered in tlic North Island. Assuming that I.j:<• avciage vaitte ol em li vehicle was L'2'J). then no less than £39.139.11!11l wiis invest; d i:: motor-vehicles m New /.'.aland. One elicit of the long spell of dry weather has been to assist in closing tin* bar at Okarilo, The channel is now almost blocked, and until it doc’s and the waters back up sufficiently: there is iittie chance ol a successful' reopening of the Channel. As a coir-e----qm nee ol shipping being impossible; Okarilo is now lining supplied by motors, which also bring out available hack-loading, including wool. There is a .shipment of iofara poles awaiting transport uln n the little service boat can again enter the port, blit do date can he fixed for the visit yet. Several finds of ambergris are reported from Coromandel ami Mercury Hay benches, says an exchange. The most valuable proved to he worth £3O, ami was found by a Maori whilst making a collection of shells and coral. Gunwale of its value, he picked up a piece of ambergris, and on arrival at his whnre encountered a horseiilnii. who happened to bed liaiik official ill search of a cup of tea. Whilst the biil.v wris boiling the Native showed his collectio'n of rare shells. The ambergris was detected by tlie official, who conveyed it to headquarters to accurately test its value. A fortnight later the Native was rewarded for his hospitality with a cheque for £39,

fair amount of building l- still going on in South Westland, where niniiy of the settlers now have greatly improved dwellings. In addition to the new halls in process of erection at llarihari and Matainui. additions are being made to the hotel at W'aiho Gorge; which despite its size, is still inadequate for the pressure ol visitors at times. At the Tata re. near' Waiiio, a commodious two storey dwelling is being erected by Mr Paganini, and at Cooks l lat Messrs Sullivan Bros are preparing to erect an accommodation house. These works with the bridges in progress of erection, have kept the local sawmills fairly well employed. Bridge building is progressing steadily, and in addition to the principal structure lately erected oil the main south road, some smaller bridges also have had attention. Du ling this year there is not likely to ho any slackening in the bridge building programme for South Westland.

Lite shipment of 2- 50 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades ot apricot, saxe. rose, light blue, green, salmon, and niox. The usual price of these silks are -Is 6d hut owing to late delivery we are marking them at 2s lid pel• yard. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

On Saturday morning early a vehicle was to be seen making its way tip Gibson Quay, which recalled memories of the days when the train ran regularly to and from Kanieri. 1 lie vehicle in question was the newly adapted jigger just constructed by T\ ild and Bassett for the liokitika-Kanieri Sawmill Coy. for the purpose of taking the workmen to the bush daily. The vehicle is propelled by an adapted motor engine, and the body is built on the lines of a tram, with seating accommodation for fourteen. Quite a fair speed is possible and the result is a saving of about half an hour each way in travelling time as well as affording a more comfortable, convenient ride. 1 lie jigger appears to lw a marked success and will be greatly appreciated by the workmen. The adaptability of similar machines for light transport over bush lines is at once apparent, and no doubt ibis use will come into vogue in duo course.

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

Mr J. D. Lynch, auctioneer, Greymouth, notifies some properties on sale in his register.

The death occurred at Runanga on Sunday afternoon of Mr Horace .Moore, aged 39 years. He formerly followed flu* occupation of a quartz miner at Reefton, hut had been residing at Rttuaiiga for some years. He 'is survived l>v a widow and lour children.

The death took place at Westland liospitfil on Sunday evening of Mr William Perditmer. of Kumara. Deceased, who was fifty-six years of age. leaves two sisters. -Mrs M.orrish and Miss Mary Pcrdiniter, both of Wellington. and one brother, Edward (\\ cstporl). and his father, who resides in Kumara. Deceased in his earlier days was a well known jockey and trainer:

Yarrall’s for latest records—“ Baby Face.” “Troedy.” “Good-night, I’ll Fee You in the Morning,” "Looking at the World Through Rose-Coloured Ghu-ses,” “ No Foolin’,” “ Wildflower Selections.” “ I Don’t Believe It. But Sav It Again.” “ I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” “ liohadilla, “Tonight My Night with Baby.” "A Night of Hove,” “ Leander,” “ I Dove Mv Baby.”—Advt.

Xcw season'- hosiery now opening in all the waited shades and best makes com]U'ising Hexcello, niultitex, holeproof, one step, new city in cashmere and silk at 2s Lid. 3s fid. 4s fid to 5s lffl. Schroder and Co.—Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharland’s ” fable A inegnr Free from mineral acids. Excellent, (lavour and strength.- Advt.