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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1927, Page 2

-Messrs Jeffries an dCq. notify in our advertising columns to-day their sale of produce on June 2nd.

On Thursday evening at Matamui, the new Wataroa Public Hall will be opened with a grand hall. A special orchestra will he in attendance from Hokitika and a record gathering for the district is expected.

The Kokatahi Winter Show was opened this afternoon, the display being a very attractive one. The show will he open again this evening from 7 p.in. till 10 p.m. and to-morrow (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Perfect weather prevails and much interest is being shown in the fixture.

The New Zealand .Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export on 27th .May:—Canterbury : Prime woolly lambs: 36lhs and under. Oil: 37lbs to 42lbs, BJd; l.'llhs and over, 7)it. Second quality lambs: Bd.

Messrs W. Wcddel and Co. Ltd., advise dated London 27th inst:.. as billows:—Danish butter, 106 sto 108* (last weelc Kits) ; New Zoajaiul. unsalted, 17-1 s to 180 s (172 sto 171 s); salted. 160 sto 170 s (102 sto Ifi(is); market firm. ( heese, white, 87s to 02s (84s to 80s) ; coloured, 88s to ‘Ms (80s to 88s); market firm. Canadian cheesy, white and coloured, 08s to lOf Is (00s to 100 s).

Householders aro reminded of tho Gas Cooking Demonstration at the Soldiers’ Hall on Thursday afternoon. Those competing should leave their exhibits at the Hall by 2.15 o’clock. Tho Gas Cooking Demonstration commences at 2.30 o’clock, it will be the final demonstration for the present season. Full particulars with regard to the competition may he had from Mrs Heinz

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatahi 011 Wednesday. June Ist. (Show Day) commencing at 2.30 p.m. Sweepstake of nine birds, nomination ss. Gold modal valued at £3 3s presented by Mr .1. J. Mclntosh, for winner, second prize £l.—D. Weir, Secretary.—Ad vt.

Although colds and influenza arc ripe in Christchurch at present. Dr T. Fletcher Telford. Medical Officer oi Health, states that it is only simple influenza and that Canterbury, and indeed the whole Dominion, is remarkably free from most diseases usually prevalent at this time of tho year. Of tho 143 cases of infections diseases reported throughout the Dominion during the week ended last Monday, only two were pneumonic influenza.

Thirty Ladies’ Costumes in Gabadint'. Worsteds and Tweeds, usual prices ] 30s to 180 s. new 59s Oil. Cashmere Jumper Suits from .‘fits Oil. All Knitted Costumes less than half-price. Schroder and Co. —Advt

The laities’ committee in charge ot tho supper arrangements for the Howling ( Inh’s --social dance oil Friday ( King's Hirt Inlay , night are receiving very generous assistance I rum supporters and that portion of *tiiO function will he of the best, Mesdames Stevenson and Benjamin being in charge. The music will lie of the best and the floor in capital order, so that patrons arc assured a good night’s enjoyment. Dancing will commence promptly at 8.30 o’,clock, so patrons can attend early.

At the annual meeting of the Most Coast branch of the Farmers’ Union hold at Greynioutli on Saturday it was reported that the financial members on the roll of the various branches are as follow:—liiangalnia 20. Grey Valley 26. Ngahere 25, Rotomanu 23. Greymouth 12, Ruuakaiki 1, Kokataln-Koi-terangi 41. Ross-Waitnlm 29, Harihari 37, Wataroa 27, Al-nlilira 12; total 245. The province has a credit balance of £B4, after discharging all liabilities.

When speaking to the toast of “The Navy ” at the reunion of the Veterans' Association of Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces oil Saturday night, at Christchurch, Captain C. E. Ferris, referring to the hero-Admiral, l.ord Nelson, said : “ I think that our late Gov-ernor-General, Lord Jellicoe. was as great as Lord Nelson in lii.s action during that long, terrible and silent watch on tlie North Sea during the Great War.” Jn toasting the “Army.” lie said that while Britain had the best army in the world it had less militarism than any other nation in the world.

Tlie Government Meteorological Office Ims recently been reorganised, and Dr Kidston, n New Zealander, will assume the duties of director in August, The present head of the organisation, Mr D. C. Dates, has been seconded for the work of compiling and publishing annually in complete form all thee official records, including those taken at local stations, of New Zealand’s climatic conditions. This work will he of great value in the determination of frost periods, hydrological data, crop forecasts, evaporation, irrigation problems and utilisation of water power resources. Mr Hates will receive Iris present salary and he known as Government Climatologist.

The early goods train leaving Greymouth for Christchurch at 4 a.m. on Saturday struck trouble between Poerun and Jnchbonnie at about 6.50 o’clock through the couplings connecting the fifth waggon from the rear van with the rest of the train, becoming undone. The train parted into two sections, and the Westinghouse brake hose came apart when the accident occurred. the train being brought to a standstill. One coal truck was derailed, and the line damaged for a short distance. The work of clearing the line occupied about three hours as the contents of the truck had to be emptied before it was restored to the rails. The train, which comprised two engines and over fifty trucks of coal and timber. proceeded after a short delay to its destination. The five trucks and van were pushed into Inehbonnie after repairs to the line were effected by a works train. The derailment damaged a number of sleepers, which had to be replaced before traffic could pass over the line. Owing to the mishap the east-bound express did not reach Otira until 1.18 p.m. The inward express arrived in Greymouth at 5 p.m., 6.5 minutes behind schedule.

An ordinary cold in tho head may develop into a serious illness. “Nazol’ - will shift it. Powerful and ponerating. GO doses for Is fid.—Advt.

Selling off, closing down ! Special and final clearance of all stocks. See the windows, pay a visit of inspection, wonder prices and the like of which cannot again he repeated. “We are prepared to lose money in order to get a quick clearance. This, our last drapery sale, for seven days only, commencing on Saturday May 28th. at 9 a.m, McGnier’s, JJokitika.—Advt.

Playing in a ladies’ hockey match on Saturday at Westport, Miss L. Champion sustained a broken nose through being struck by the ball.

Special offer of Ladies’ One-piece Frocks at 29s (id and 39s (3d. These garments honestly are worth double the price marked.—Schroder and Co.— Advt,

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that it is understood that an elderly man travelling steerage on the Maori from Lyttelton on Thursday evening was robbed of £'loo while asleep.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will he held at St. Mary’s Club Booms this evening at 8 o’clock sharp. The prizes to he awarded are:—First. Xylo set; second, one dozen pillow slips anil a pair of shams; third, a sixteen rib umbrella; fourth, a tea tray. Admission 2s; supper provided.—Advt.

The New Zealand Government has decided to he represented at tho Conference on Naval Disarmament called on the invitation of President Coolidge and meeting at Geneva towards the end of next month. Arrangements have been made for New Zealand to tie represented by Lord Jellicoe and by Sir .Tamos Parr, and the Government has in mind the appointment of one further member.

Advice has been received that ttie Canterbury farmers’ excursion to the Coast which was announced for next week has been postponed sine die. The reason is owing to so many farmers on the East Coast being interested in this week’s excursion to Dunedin. The postponement is a disappointment locally as preparations were well in hand for the reception and entertainment of the prospective visitors.

On Sunday a husliman’s ctinip at Kawhaka, occupied hv George Ivoeti iind party, engaged in bowing silver pine, was destroyed by fire. The camp and contents were demolished completely. The men had gone away for the day and no cause call he assigned excepting perhaps from smouldering embers blown from the residue left of the morning fire.

The rule of the road formed a subject of comment by Mr Justice Alpers at Wellington on Friday. He said that the best aid motorists could possess was plain eoiiiinonseiise. “It is sometimes said that New Zealand must he a very wealthy Country because the authorities cover the roads with rough metal and leave it to rubber tyres to rub it in. However, that may he. the motorist usually manages to avoid this metal. Wherever possible, the rule of the road is to use your commonseiise. We all break rules sometimes,*’ be said. Counsel: At your Own risk. His Honour: Not at our own risk if we use eommonsense in the matter.

A Christchurch paper' says: That elegant article of headgear, the shako, familiar to the older generation, makes a re-appearance in public life to-day. taking the place of the helmet which for so long has graced the brow of the local constabulary. At 1 p.m., policemen will be seen on duty wearing the shako, which Commissioner M’Uveney lias decided will help to bring about a smartness in appearance that, he considers, lias been missing too long from the force that stands for law and order. Silver buttons in place of the black hone type, will adorn the uniforms of the constables and the uniforms themselves will wear a sliglitlv changed appearance, the pockets of Lbo old type of tunic 'being missing in the new Issue. In trout ot the shako a large silver “lion and unicorn’’ will tie worn, to further brighten up appearance.

The new hall which the settlers have had erected at Matainui is a credit to the Wataroa district. The building is centrally stiuated near the Tost Office store, and has ben well anil faithfully built by tlie contractor Air Thomas Casey. The floor space is 50 x3G with a floor specially laid for dancing. In addition there is a stage, with the necessary accommodation, including a ladies’ room and a kitchenette. Tho hall is well equipped with lights and seats, anil a new piano has been procured also. The opening of the hall will he celebrated on Thursday evening with a grand ball. Ross’s Orchestra is specially engaged from here, and the member for Westland, the County Chairman and other prominent people of the district will he present. As the occasion is the eve of the official opening of (lie Waiho bridge there is sure to he a record gathering for tlie celebration.

The successful work performed by Mr 1,. F. Ayson, Chief Inspector for Fisheries, was acknowledged by the .Minister for Marine (Hon. Mr Anderson) in Wellington, when officers of the Department gathered to bid farewell to Mr Ayson on his retirement from the service. In presenting the departing officer with a well-filled wallet, the Minister said that Mr Ayson, who came of a family of pioneers, had performed splendid work in acclimatisation in New Zealand, and in the cultivation of the rock oyster bed in the north, which was due to become a valuable national asset. At all times during bis 27 J years’ service, Mr Ayson bad subordinated personal interest to the requirements of duty. On several occasions be went overseas in connection with the acquisition of ova for liberation in the Dominion waters, and the development had been such that very fine sport had been provided for anglers. During the last three years the runs of salmon had lieen so great that the Department had been able to issue licenses to “ not ” some of the southern rivers, and for the taking of salmon for sale. The growth of the salmon fisheries suggested the ultimate establishment of a profitable canning industry. Mr A. E. Hefford. the new Chief Inspector of Fisheries, in paying a tribute to Mr Ayson, said he had known of Mr Avson’s work while he was resident in England.

Last evening the members of St. Mary’s Choir paid a surprise visit to the residence of Mr and Airs W. H. Stopforth, the object being to make a presentation to Mr Stopforth, a valued member of the choir, on the occasion of his recent marriage. On 'behalf of the mem Iters, Mr F. Groufsky presented him with a seagrass chair, as a token of appreciation and goodwill, and expressed a wish that lie should still take an active interest in the choir. He concluded by wishing Mr and Mrs Stopforth every happiness in their married life. Mr Gronfskv’s remarks were ably endorsed by Messrs P. Eortegast and C. Sanders. Mr Stopforth, on rising to reply, was received warmly. He thanked the members for their acceptable gift, and the kind references made, and said he would do all in his power to further the interests of St. Mary’s choir. At the conclusion of his reply “For He’s a Jallv Good Fellow” was sung.” During the evening musical items, which proved to he very interesting were given by Mesdames Stuart and Creagh, Misses Gillooly, A. Daly, and Giese, and Messrs IV. Stopforth, Kortegast, Sanders, Groufsky, J. .Stopforth and Hatch. A most interesting competition was indulged in and the winners were Mrs Creagh, Miss Giese and Mr W. Stopforth. After the musical items were rendered a dainty supper was server) before the gathering dispersed.

The Hibernian Ball in the Memorial Hall, Kumara, is fixed for Friday, July 15th.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade will be held this evening at 8 o’clock.

Peerless Pictures star feature “Laughing at Danger,” serial ‘The Go-Getters,” Pathc and Topical Budget. Woodstock, Thursday; Kokatalu, Friday.—Advt.

Mr John Thacker, member of the Dairy Control Board will address farmers and others interested at the Public Hall. Kokatahi on Thursday, June 2nd. at 8 o'clock. Dairy farmers are invited to hear the straight truth on the subject of dairy control. Thacker will also address a meeting at Totara Hall, Ross, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’cloelc.

To-morrow (Wednesday) a ladies hockey match will take place on Cass Square at 3 o’clock, between the Hokitika and the Greynioutli Madiera Club. The Mnwh'era’s have an unbeaten record, and given a fine day and dry ground, it will no doubt he a good exhibition of hoc-key. The following will represent Hokitika:—A. Stapleton. M. Daly, Y. Bansgrove, D. Butland. R. ilfoTgan. J. Walker, Dr. Sumner. N. Olsen. O. Stapleton and F.. Hughes Emerg: ' hacks, P. Gillooly and P. Dowell; forward, T. Eidland.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he held this week on Thursday, June 2nd. in the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock when there will be 8 prizes for competition. Ist. prize, 4pieee Pyrex gift set; 2nd. 21-pioce tea set; 3rd. floating bowl; 4tli. 7-picce salad set; sth. E.P.N.S. salt pepper and mustard pot and spoon; 6th. 1-iloz. glass tumblers; 7th. set of 3 jugs; Btli. glass salad bowl. Play will he in the annexe which will he heated, ensuring every comfort. Roll up early, play at 8 o’clock sharp. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

At a meeting of tho Provincial Executive of the West Coast Farmers’ Union, held in Greynioutli last. Saturday. a telegram was read from Mr Pawson, Comereial Agent for Railways, regretting that the proposed excursion of Canterbury Farmers to the West Coast would have to he postponed until a later date and would not take place, is intoiiUjpd, on Monday next, June Gth. Messrs D. .Tellio of Arahura and J. Murdoch, of Ross were appointed to make the necessary arrangement at Hokitika where the train would arrive at 4 p.m. on the first day of the excursion. About ten days ago Mr Murdoch saw Mr Pawson in Christchurch, when the hitter said that the Canterbury excursion would have to be put off until aftor the Coast visited Canterbury, at the end of June, as the special carriage, conveying farm exhibits as well as the Instructors, would he required to take Canterbury farmers down to the Winter Show at Dunedin.

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

Ladies’ fancy cardigans and pullovers, special imported line, 12s 6d each at McKay’s.—Advt.