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Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1927, Page 2

Notice of a straved heifer at Evans Creek, appears in this issue. -• According to a notice in Thursday's Gazette, the extradition convention between Great Britain and Estonia of November 18th, 1925, has been made applicable to Australia. New Zealand, South Africa, the Irish Free State, Newfoundland and India. Several valuable cows have died within the last day or two in Reefton, due to the presence of some irritant poison. In one case the cause of death was traced to eating rhododendron leaves, which at this time of year are highly poisonous to animals. If your child is fretful and wakeful, it needs Wade Worm’s Figs. Safe and sure, All chemists and stores,—' Advt.

Tlio entries for tlie fat stock sales at Arahura on Alondny appear in this issue.

A reduction of ten shillings a ton in the price of all grades of raw and refined sugar is announced hy the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, Ltd. The reduction is the second this year. Under the new rates the wholesale price of No. 1 A, the popular table sugar, becomes £24 10s a ton.

The Christchurch Supreme Court smiled on Thursday afternoon during the cross-examination of a witness. ■'Do you set yourself up as a professional handwriting experts'” asked cross-examining counsel. "Well, my employers do,’’ replied witness. "They wouldn’t keep mo in their employ if 1 were not an expert.”

'William Guy, a. youth residing at 33 Kvorard street, met with a mishap when playing football at Sydenham Park on Thursday afternoon. Guy was standing between the goal-p 'sis when the cross-bar became dislodged and fell on bis head and shoulders. lie was taken to the Christchurch Hospital suffering from concussion.

The Medical Superintendent of the G rey Hospital reported for April that the number of patients in hospital at the beginning of the month was ,U, admitted during the month 47, died 3 in hospital, 2 in Old People's Home. Remaining at the end ol the month, in hospital, males 3!), females 20. total 59. In Old People's Home, males 30, females 7, total 43, grand total 102. Total under treatment 172.

The Commissioner of J axes draw* attention of taxpayers to the notifica-

tion appearing in to-day's issue that returns of income must he furnished not later than the Ist dune. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal money-order office, they will u .1 he sent to taxpayers from the office of the Commissioner ol Taxes unless written application is made for them.

The firebells rang out an alarm of fire this morning at 1.10 o’clock. Iho scene of the outbreak wan a large shod on tlie hill at the comer of Park and Fitzhcrberl Streets. \\ hen the Brigade arrived the building was a mass ol flames and completely gutted. The building was owned by Air R. Orr, who lias recently erected a bungalow a few yards away, demolishing the old house that stood ill front of the shed burnt.

Tlie 1 iiangalnia “Times” reports: The letting go of a. tank of cyanide from a battery at Crushinglon oil Tuesday had the usual effect of turning up all the salmon trout in the river in the vicinity. Some g aid hauls of fish were made hy residents of Reel ton as well as Black’s Point, and all slate that the salmon were in splendid order, being in an exceptionally fat condition. It is to be regretted tTiat the tanks of cyanide cannot be altered in some way, so that the contents will filter gradually into llic river, and thus obviate the wholesale destruction of the fish.

On Thursday Mrs C. Williams passed away at the residence of her daughter. .Mrs A. Tv. Marks. Nelson. Deceased had only been ailing for a wok. She eon traded a severe cold, which "developed into pneumonia. She was 03 years of age. and a native of Wales Her husband predeceased her six years ago. Tlie body was brought to Gre.vniouth to-day for intrfmenl. She leaves a family of four one son. Frank (.Secretary of the Onakaka Tronwrksl. and three daughters, Mesflames Fred Wise (Greymouth). Dr. Elsie Wallis (Rotorua), and .Mr* A. K. .Marks (Xelsoii).

An announcement is expected shortly from the Prime .Minister in regard to lieu appointments to the legislative Council. Only two vacancies hy death have occurred in the personnel ol the Council, as it was constituted last session, hut the seven year appointments of six e lUiieiilors are due to lapse on June 25th. two days alter the date on which it is generally assumed Parliament will be convened, while a further vacancy will occur early in October. Assuming that tlie session will last into October, there will he nine seats to till hy reappointments or new appointments if the same number of members is to be maintained as last year. 'I here is no fixed 'limit to the membership of the Council, although the Legislative Council Act ol 1914 provided for a Council of 40.

Last session there were 4:2 members including the Speaker. The Act ol 191.1, however, lias never been made operative.

In the course of a recent letter INI)' ,J. A. Murdoch writes from Australia: ‘‘While in Melbourne .Mrs Murdoch and I had a good social mind as the Duke and Duchess of York were there. The Prune Minister, the lit. Hon. Mr Bruce, was extremely kind as was Id so Senator (iuthrev. I also met Mr Walt, Speaker of the Federal Parliament, and a number of other notabilities. They all seem to have it kindly feeling towaids New Zealand. Mr Beare was not in Melbourne, having gone to the : South of France for health reasons. T met a number of the family of the late Mr Ambrose, also Mr Kinvan. who used to be in Hokitika. I met Mr Shacknell and others interested in the Tarnaki oil proposition, and I did my best to hurry them with with the prospecting of the areas held by J. B. Donald, in the vicinity of Tvumara. We have had splendid weather excepting for the five days in Sydney during which the cyclone raged. Mr Parish, Solictor, who was in Hokitika in connection with the Riinu Dredging ease, informs me that the roof of his house was blown off during (lie storm, hut no doubt you have had full accounts in *be local press. I have much to report. but will defer the same until my return to Hokitika.”

When children are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe, sure, and pleasant. All chemists and stores.— Advt.

Ladies’ black Roslvn woollen ribbed knitted stockings—more suitable for elderly ladies—-will outlast/two ordinary kind and stand mending. Prices 6s Gd and Ts Gd at McKay’s.—Advt. Regular stocks drastically reduced. Ladies’ black cotton hose lOd and Is 4d pair; ladies’ all wool Botany Cashmere hose, in newest shades, 2s 10d pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, As 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 Grevmouth.—Advt.

New rubber coats, just opened—Two dozen ladies’ black rubber coats, sizes from 44 to oOin. These goods are usually sold at 32s Gd. Our price, 19s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Quick dispatch to stubborn colds is certain with ‘‘Nazol.” Take a few drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful, penetrating, and acts like a charm. CO doses Is fid.—Advt.

Stock-taking Specials—Three seamless Axminster carpet-squares, 10.6 x 9. shades of vieux rose, green and fawn. £8 19s Gd; blue and fawn ground 9x9, reduced price £8 17s Gd; all over design, crimson, blue and green, reduced price £8 19s 6d. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

The Westland County Council calls for tenders for clearing, forming and draining a section of McArthur Road, beyond Wall Road, Koiterangi. Tenders close on the 25tli. liisT. at noon.

There was an excellent attendance at the R.S.A. Euclire Tournament last evening, the prize winners being:—Air J. Tooliev Ist., Airs Blank 2nd., Airs Stop forth 3rd., Air AlcDougall 4th.. tlie latter ticing with seven others with 11 points. Supper was then served.

Leslie Bk-kson was admitted to the’ Grey Hospital yesterday suffering from injuries to his spine .sustained through a log falling upon Tiini while working in the bush at Blackball. He is reported to be making satisfactory progress.

On Wednesday, Alay 25th, the Excelsior Football Club are holding a ball in the Soldiers’ llall. the proceeds of which will he in aid of injured players. Tickets are now m circulation and should find a ready sale. Prices: Double ticket. ss; extra lady's 2s till; gent’s 3s.—Advt.

Special reft,fence to several good lines will be found by reading Tenlient's new advertisement. For those who are looking for better value in stainless cutlery, etc., or gift goods of all kinds will find that we can deliver the goods. .1. Tennent, jeweller, Hamilton Street.

Between 89 aiul 90 infantry from the West Coast, members of the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regiment will go into camp at Burnham on May 21st. The Nelson Mounted Rifles will go into camp at Blenheim about Alay 15th. for 10 days. Some members will trek over 109 miles for the purpose.

In cold, damp weather, always keep

"Nazol” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest, safeguard. 09 doses Is tick— Ad vt.

Just landed, 150 cases of apples, consisting of pearmains, Jonathans, Wash ington, delicious and cooking varieties. Also pears, tomatoes, etc. The growers’ instructions arc to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., ’Phone 2.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Fer Children’s Hacking Coughs.