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Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1927, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League will he held at the County Chambers to-night at 7.H0 o'clock.

There is a movement afoot to send a Westland exhibit of farm produce to the Dunedin winter show to be held next June. So worthy a slop should have very general support.

Mr Jack Steel, of the Railway goodsheds clerical staff. Greyniouth. and the well-known 1921 All Black, has received notice of his transfer to Christchurch, for which place he left to-day.

Addison’s for ladies and children’s flannel frocks in wanted shades and stylish make; ladies and children’s woollen gloves; good value in children’s wool coats, clipped wool collar and cuffs. Price 15s. Call to-day.—■ Advt.

■Charges to be made by way of a levy on all kauri gum exported on and after next Sunday, have been fixed by tbe Control Board as follows:—Fifteen shillings per cent, of the current f.o.h. export value of such kauri gum, during the period. May Ist. 1927. to October 31st. both dates inclusive and 1.1 per cent, of the current f.o.h. export value of such kauri gum on and after November Ist. 1927.

During the ferry steamer Maori’s trip south on Tuesday night tbe sea swept overboard otic of tbe mooring lines when the vessel was off Kaikourn. and it became entangled around the shaft of one of tbe propellors. The services of a diver wore necessary to cut away the line before the steamer left Lyttelton for "Wellington on Friday night.

A Dunedin message states:—Owing to the unbroken weather it is improbable that tbe Frankton Falls dam will lie closed for mining operations on the Kawarau river, until late in May or early in June. Tbe bard frosts have not yet set in, and closing the gates at the present season of mixed warm and cold days would not ensure the required low levels of Lake Wakntipu and the tributaries of tile Kawarati. A mining observer who has just returned from the lakes district reports that the big beach company is unlikely to commerce operations before June, and the Upper Nevis Company will not start before November.

Stocktaking Specials: 95 Ladies’ Tweed Coats in grey and brown mix tores, a most useful garment for hard wear, price 12s fid and 19s 6d. New shipment of velour coats just opened: Fur collars, sdk-lined. special price 59s fid ; best quality Knglish velours 7f's fid to 135s.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. If your child is fretful and wakeful, it needs Wade "Worm's Figs. Safe and sure. All chemists and stores.— Advt.

Just landed, 150 cases of apples, consisting of pearmains. Jonathans, Wash ington, delicious and cooking varieties. Also pears, tomatoes, etc. The growers’ instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., ’Phone 2.—Advt.

Men’s overcoats in navy nap-cloth and tweed, Prince shape and D.B. Also Boys’ overcoats, now showing at McKay’s.—Advt. Tlie eommonsense remedy, “ Nnzol.” goes right to the root of the trouble. For coughs, colds, and all chest and lung complaints. 60 doses for Is 6d.— Advt.

Mr T. W. Duff inserts a notice of thanks to the electors in this issue.

The annual meeting of the 'Westland Licensing Committee will be held on June [)th. at noon.

Short-effect coloured rubber rain coats, great value at 18s 6d at Me Kay’s.—Advt.

Make your selection from Addison’s range of men’s and boys’ pyjamas, underwear and half-hose.—Advt.

A dance will be held in the Koiterangi Hall on Wednesday. May 11th. in aid of the hall funds, flood music and supper will bo provided.

A meeting, of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will be bold in Keller’s Sample Looms on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. All members are requested to attend.—Advt.

At the last meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association it was resolved to forward .Mr John Cain. Roadman, Totnra Section, Ross Road, the following letter: “At the last monthly meeting of llie above Branch of Canterbury Automobile Association the matter of the condition of road under your care, came, under discussion, and 1 have been instructed on behalf of flu* Committee to congratulate you on the excellent state of the portion, of the road under your charge.

The death occurred on Friday night of the Rev. C. Abcrnethy, who was one of the oldest ministers in the Methodist Church in New Zealand. The late Mr Abcrnethy, who was 82 years of age was superannuated several years ago, and had been, living in retironfent at Christchurch. However, until recently, ho did relieving, work, and u.n to the last He took a keen interest in the affairs of bis church. Hiwife died several years ago, and two of liis sons were killed in the Brent War. A daughter, Mrs T. Ilnzott, also predeceased him. A surviving son is Mr R, C. Abcrnethy, solicitor. of Christchurch. The deceased was in charge of the Methodist Church at Hokitika for a term, many years ago.

A youthful apprentice told the Arbitration Court at Auckland on Thursdav that ns an excuse for absence from work be bad informed his employer that liis young lady’s father was giving a hit of trouble and lie was going to her home to protect the womenfolk. “It was all lies,” be admitted. “I bad a sore back and didn’t want ilie boss to tliltik I was a weakling. T went straight to my home to bed.” Judge Frazer impressed upon the lad that honesty was always (he best policy in such matters as the lad’s action had placed the lad’s father in a. false light. The apprentice had been discharged as (he result of untruths, but bis employer has agreed to take him hack and give him another chance. The lad’s father was so pleased with this outcome that lie went, up to the bench and shook hands with his Honor.

An accident happened after mid-day on Saturday on the Boss load, near Deep Creek, in which Air (’. C. Friend, of Sewell .St... riding a motor cycle, and Mr David Kelly, of Woodstock-, riding a bicycle, in opposite ways came into violent collision. As a result, both men were injured. Afr Kelly was cut about the face and sculp, necessitating a number of .stitches, being brought to town and attended bv Dr J’e.ird. Air Friend was more seriously injured, receiving injuries to his head that made him unconscious, in which state lie remained for several hours, receivin'? vore concussion. On enquiry at the hospital this morning we learned that Afr Friend bad passed a good night, and was easier ibis morning, but bis injuries are of a severe nature. Afr Kelly will be unable to follow his usual vocation for some days at least.

Tbe planet Aiercurv v. ill ri.-o on Ala Ist at. 5.1 I a.in., and on Alav loth a

6.31 a.m., on Alay 20th it will be in superior conjunct ion with the sun when its distance from tin- earth nil! be about P23.C'>W.OOO miles. Venn.- sets on .May Ist tit 6.-IS p.m., and on Alay loth at (j.b!) p.m., Mars sets on these dates at 8.19 p.m., and 8.6 p.m respectively. Jupiter rises on Alay Ist at 2.53 a.m. and on Alay loth, at 2.12 а. ; Saturn rises on these dates at б. p.m. and .5.31 p.m. respectively. The planet Aim's will be occulted by the moon on May oth. but the phenomenon will not be visible bore. There will be an occultation of Saturn by the moon on Alay 18th. the earth, moon, and planet being in a line at 2.11 a.m. ; it will he seen here as an extremely close graze.

Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Nazol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is 6d buys 60 doses, ready for use.—Advt.

A'oti arc sure to find tbe cardigan vou want among the big selection of assorted colours opened to-day at Addison’s.—Advt.

~iore than double value for your money. Extraordinary die a ranee of summer goods at Hie popular price of •Is lid each and 2s for -Is lid. '1 his wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o’clock Saturday, March 26tli. The bargains are mighty and many and wii) eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. AlcGruer’s, Hokitika and Grcymouth.—Advt.