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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1927, Page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Kokatnhi-Koiterangi Winter Show will be held at the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Wednesday next, May 11th. at 8 p.m.—Advt. A conference of representatives o Highways Councils.in the South Island is to Ik? held in Christchurch on the 18th. inst. to meet the Main Highways Board in respect to loading matters, and discuss financial interests in regard to expenditure on roads thr nighout the Island. The penalty for failure to renew radio licenses is prescribed by a notice in the Gazette. The Postmaster-Gen-eral directs that every owner of any apparatus for wireless telephony who has failed to renew the license shall dismantle the apparatus within four- | teen days.

Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford request in reference to electrical installations that enquiry he made of their prices before giving outsiders the work.

Harcourfs Motors have a ear .saving for AVaiho every Saturday at 10 a.m., returning from AVa iho to Hokitika every Monday. —Advt.

The AA'cst Coasters’ Association at Christchurch is holding a social reunion at the Caledonian Hall on AA'ednesday night, and invitations have heen extended to several residents on the Coast, including the patron. Hon H. L. Michel, M.L.C.

Some time ago the Prime Minister (Right Hon J. O. Coates) announced that two Government auditors would make a complete examination of the books of the engineering branch of the Railway Department, Christchurch. These officers it is reported, have now commenced their duties.

The last Gazette notifies that Empire Day will he celebrated on Friday, 3rd. jinio. 11)27, in conjunction with the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty the King, and that day will he observed as a public holiday in the Government officers throughout the Dominion.

AA'hile working in the No. 2 dip section of the Millerton mine last week David Murray, a coal hewer, had his right leg broken above the ankle by a fall of coal. The Millerton Medical Association’s ambulance conveyed the injured man to the Duller Hospital. Murray is a prominent Association football player. A rope hoy. George Tyler, while working in the old dip section, had his lingers crushed by a trolly of timber.

The winter excursion trips by rail and motor from any part of New Zealand to AA'aiho Gorge are now in force, and Iho first contingent of Christchurch trippers \tfil! he travelling this week. The return fare from Christchurch to AVa iho is £4 los .‘ld. second class, which indicates how reasonable the fares are. The w ider these cheap fares are known, the greater will he the response in traffic, for the transport charges are certainly most reasonable.

AA’bile in Christchurch on Friday. .Air Evans met the principals of Die AA'cst Coasters’ Association with regard to the “Hack to the Coast” movement, and also interviewed the Railway authorities with regard to fares and other concessions. It appears there is qnile an interest being manifested in the movement, the recent successful day trips having stimulated a remarkable interest in Die Coast. Mr Evans was informed that there were between 4,01)0 and 5,000 Coasters in and around Christchurch and a large percentage of the number contemplated making the trip, apart from ordinary residents who might he attracted.

“This man, according to his own statement has been driving a car for twelve years and has never had a license. He has paid his fee, but lias never gone up for bis test, or bad a license,” said Senior-Sergeant Roach, of Ernest Henry Healey, charged yesterday with driving a motor-car without a license. Healey said that he had driven in Ashburton until five years’ ago. and had not known that it was compulsory to have a license. The Magistrate: It has heen compulsory ever since the Motor A r chides Act came into force. In reply to the Magistrate tins Senior Sergeant said that. Healey had knocked a motor-cyclist over us he turned into a gateway. He did not know why Healey had not !>con proceeded against for negligent driving. The Magistrate inflicted a fine of Ids and costs.

AA’hile the football match Excelsiors n Magpies was in progress on Cass .Square on Saturday two players came into collision and fell. There was a •sharp report that could he heard all over the field and it was found that Harney Shaw, wing forward of the Excelsior team, had broken his leg above the ankle. The injured man after some delay in obtaining the services of a doctor, was removed to AA’estland Hospital. It was found that both bones of the leg were broken, the in jury being a compound one. The sufferer received all - possible attention. On Saturday night he suffered considerably from his injuries but later enquiries stated lie was doing as well as could be expected.

The (lentil of Air James \Y. Alclvor, wliicli followed on a lirief illness, took place nt Greyntouth yesterday. The deeoased, who was a native of Ta.vlorville. belonging to the well-known Alclvor family of that locality, was till a con|de of years ago in business as a hotelkeeper at Knmara. keeping; both Pcarns and the Theatre Royal Hotels. Since then he had been on the Grey Harbour Hoard staff. Deceased, who was 52 years of age, was very highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves five sisters and three brothers, the sisters being .Mcsdanies J. Dixon (Thames), J. -Anderson (Greymonth). T. Patterson, A. Erickson and G. Griffiths I'Bunangn) while the brothers are Andrew (Thames), David (Taylorville) and Simpson (Greymonth).

Two main changes in the regulations affecting Junior and Senior National Scholarships are made by amended regulations issued in the “Gazette” last week. They are to have effect as from September Ist next. In accordance with legislation passed last last session, the age for qualification has been lowered from fourteen to thirteen years in the case of the Junior National Scholarships, and from sixteen to fifteen for the Senior National Scholarship. Under the Act as it stood previously, the Junior National Scholarships, which were intended really for primary school pupils, were frequently won by pupils who had entered secondary schools. It is not generally known that a certain number of scholarships are earmarked for the smaller country schools in order that the pupils will not he handicapped through teachers having to teach a larger number of classes. The changes that were recently made in the Public Service entrance examination with regard to the list of subjects and syllabus are now made to apply also to Senior National Scholarship examinations. Hitherto, no fee has been payable upon entry for the intermediate examination. In future, candidates will be required to pay a small fee. Notice of intention to sit must be given not later than September Btli preceding the examination.

Stock-taking Specials—Three seamless Axminster carpet-squares. 10.6 x 9, shades of vieux rose, green and fawn. £8 19s 6d; blue and fawn ground 9x 9. reduced price .98 17s Cd; all over design, crimson, blue and green, reduced price £8 19s Cd. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Men's overcoats in navy nap-cloth and tweed, Prince shape and D.B. Also Boys’ overcoats, now showing at McKay’s.—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. When children are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe, sure, and pleasant. All chemists and stores.— Advt,

The Harihari Domain Board insert an appreciation notice ill this issue.

Air A. Richards of Arabian notifies hat trespassers will be prosecuted.

Now rubber coats, just opened—Two dozen ladies’ black rubber coats, sizes from If tf> 50iil. These goods are usually sold at 32s Gd. Out- price, 19s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Quick dispatch to stubborn cplds is certain with “ Xazol.” Take a few drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful. penetrating, and acts like a charm. CO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Regular stocks drastically reduced. Ladies’ black cotton hose lOd and Is 4(1 pair; ladies’ all wool Botany Cashmere hose, in newest shades, 2s 10(1 pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, 3s lOd pair; ladies’ all-wool Gauntlet gloves. 2s Gd and 3s lid; scalloped and embroidered duchess sets. 2s Gd : pure linen embroidered cushion covers, 2s Gd. McGruer’s Fire Sale, Hokitika and Grcymoiith.—Advt.