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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1927, Page 2

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co advertise for private sale a residential premises and property in Hamilton Street.

There was no local football on Saturday afternoon, all matches being postponed owing to the inclement weather prevailing. The annual meeting of the Canterbury Progress League (Westland branch) will be held on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m.

Miss I). Learmont's art classes commence on Wednesday. June loth, in the upstairs room, Town Hall, Hokitika. Classes, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Lb3o p.m.—Advt.

I lie children of the Convent Schools ol Hokitika, Kanieri and Rimu are requested to meet at St. Mary’s school ground to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 1.45 oclork to attend the funeral of the late Sister Mary Joseph.

Owing to a counter attraction the meeting of tiro Kokatnhi-Koiterangi Show Committee, which was to have taken place this evening will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 7 o’clock.

The death took place at the Westland Hospital on Saturday of Mrs Bryant of Rimu. formerly Mrs Schist of Mahiuapua Creek. Deceased was 70 years of age and leaves one son (Joseph) and one daughter. The funeral took place this morning, Rev. Father McKay conducting the service.

There was another good attendance at the R.S.A. euchre tournament in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday night. The prizewinners were:—First. Mrs 11. Fitzgerald; second, Mrs Herring; third, Mr R. Scott; fourth. Mr C. Schroder. Supper was then handed round before fho gathering dispersed. The Southern Alps were a glomus picture yesterday afternoon just before five o’clock, a beautiful pink tint being thrown on them and attendant clouds making it. a sight to he remembered. This morning a very clear view of the mountains was obtainable, the whole range being snow-capped well down on to the lower hills.

An electric wire recently blew down on the Akaroa Road in the vicinity of Tai Tapu and fell on a wire I cnee, electrifying it. A cow belonging to Mr C. M. Suckling, which put its head through tile lence. was electrocuted. On Wednesday morning, after the gale, a live wire was discovered on the road in front of the Tai Tapu store.

'i’lie enquiry into the Dobson mine disater was continued at G leymolith on Saturday very lengthy o'utilize being given on the subject of mine liianagomet, the condition of the mine in connection with dust, and s me particulars of the position at the time of the accident. ‘The enquiry is being continued to-day.

A motor thief has apparently readied llie West Coast, a motor ear having been taken from the garage of Mr Tom Learinont, at (ireymolith, and left at Taipo, where it "as placed in a garage and another ear of a similar make taken away well stacked with petrol. The perpetrator is staled to ha a young man who passed himself off as the son of a Christchurch doctor.

A guest, of a local hotel had a strove of good fortune (says the " Westport News ”). On Sunday afternoon, on examining her hag. she found she was without two to notes, and immediately advertised for them, hut to her surprise she found the notes in the street at the front of the hotel a few days later in a dilapidated condition, having been traversed by all classes ol street traffic.

It is a curious coincidence that Lowry, the captain of the New Zealand cricket team now in Kngland, has made three centuries and in each case lie has been dismissed for a total ol 10;:. ip. made 103 against the Iu.C.C. team and 10(5 against Sussex and he made the same score against \\ orecstorshire.’ Lowry is the only member of the team who has made three centuries mi the tour. He has now more runs to his credit than any other member of the team, his total standing at 7158. made in fourteen innings.

The electric .locomotives which ore used in the Otiru Tunnel are being kept lnisy at the present time dealing with an e.\ce])tional rush ol coal traffic. On Friday the cross tonnage scheduled to -be taken through the tunnel from Otira to Arthur’s Pass was ’2IOO tons, which is about 900 tons above the average. These conditions have prevailed for the past two or three days. Eight trains are being run between Arthur’s Pass and Springfield so as to avoid the possibility of any congestion taking place at the former station. in addition to coal, there is a fairly heavy quantity of timber coming from the West Coast, and the demand for wag-

gons is very heavy

At the Presbyterian Church, Kuninrii, the marriage of .Miss S. Lanini, youngest daughter of ALr and .Mrs Lanini, of Goldsborough. to .Mr Clarence Hunt, of Kumurn, took place. 'I he Rev. T. N. Cuttle, was the officiating clergyman. The bride was dressed m a suit of kingfisher blue, with bat to match. The bridesmaid was Miss Rota "Freitas, niece of the bridegroom, who wore a frock of pink silk maro-c-ain. trimmed with silver radium lace, with hat to match. Mr tleo. Cooper was best man. The bridegroom’s present to the bride, was a silver fox fur. and to the bridesmaid, a necklet of pearls. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the residence of Mr Goo. Hunt, where the wedding breakfast was partaken, and the usual toasts honoured. Eater the newly married couple left by car for Greymouth. There was a good attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday night when it was resolved to revive the Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Show. Mr G. A. Wood, was voted to the chair, and the officers appointed included Air .T. ■T. Breeze, Patron; Mr G. A. Wood, Chairman of Committee; Mr Thco. Lynch, Treasurer; Mr F. Ballinger, Secretary. A committee of twelve was appointed also with power to add to their number. It was decided to hold the Show at the Soldiers’ Hall, on Wednesday, August 3rd following the Show at Greymouth the previous Friday and Saturday. A schedule and special prize sub-committees were set up. and it was resolved to canvass for members, subscription As per annum. It was resolved to affiliate with the New Zealand Poultry Association, an" to secure a judge for the Show from Christchurch, if possible. The sbcommittee is to meet* to-morrow night to draft, the schedule of classes and arrange for its earliest eirc illation. From the interest manifested the Show should he revived under very favourable auspices.

Thirty Ladies’ Costumes in Gabndine. Worsteds and Tweeds, usual prices 130 sto ISOs, new 59s Gd. Cashmere Jumper Suits from 39s Gd. All Knitted Costumes less than half-price. Schroder and Co. —Advt

The most effective specific for colds and coughs is “ Nazol.” A few drops taken on lump sugar will give instant relief. Is Gd bu-ys G 1 doses. —Advt.

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

Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Xnz.ol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is Gd buys GO doses, ready for use. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the ‘Westland County Council takes place tomorrow 1 at the usual hour.

Jt is pleasing to learn that the prospects fo the success of the Westland Competitions this year are very promising. There is quite a demand for the book of words for the elocutionary section, while in the musical section, the pieces set are in steady demand. It is hoped also to have the choirs competition, and ii is not unlikely that in the oration and impromptu speaking candidates " ill he coming forward, thus adding to the useful variety of the competitions. The dancing promises to be a pleasing section of the competitions also. v

The grass grill) is again much in evidence this year (says the '“Haworn Star"). The party following the rn-V judging at Okinawa found ample apliearance of its ravages. Mr Dentil explained that there wore two grubs—a large brown and a small one. The former, he said, was nocturnal, and ate the leaves of the grass, blit the small one was more to he feared, because it ate the roots and was responsible for the hare patches in the pastures. Feeding out to stock, so as to trample the ground, was the best remedy, while polling, or anything in fact, to harden the surface soil was good.

Tt will astonish many people to learn that there are no speedometers on railway locomotives (says the ‘‘Christchurch Sun.’’). Drivers, who work to a rigid timetable and drive according to instructions about maximum speeds at certain points, gauge their speeds on the result of experience. Some have what amounts to instinct, being able to pick their s|>oods by night as well as hv day. Until a few years ago locomotives wore equipped with speed-gauges which not only supplied information to the driver, hut also recorded it on a ti\]>e or long slip of paper. But these gauges often got out of order, and gradually they fell into disusu. No engines in the South Island are equipped with them now. Mr A. H. ( ockaync, director of the Fields Division, explained at the last meeting of the Board of Agriculture, that the long series of investigations • into the control of dry rot carried out by the biological laboratory had keen brought* to an entirely satisfactory conclusion. He intimated that the initial presence of the disease in any crop had been shown to lie due to the use of disease infected seed, and "ore the whole of the swede and turnip seed used in New Zealand disease free, the disease would he eliminated within a single season. Practical methods for securing disease-free seed, either by growing our requirements in New Zealand. or by purchasing from European growers only such seed ns is produced under the methods elaborated by these researches, should he easy of accomplishment.

The ijpr of dignity which pervades the Magistrate’s Court, was rudely disturbed at Wellington on Thursday, "hen, without the slightest warning, sharp screams rent the air in the corridor. with the result that clerks, lawyers. a policeman, passing pedestrians and even Iho caretaker went rushing to the spot. The scene that met their eyes was very tame indeed. A little girl, about three years old. was creating the disturbance simply because the woinan, who was with her had gone into the Court-room to swear to some statements she had made before a Magistrate. The child had been told to wait out side, but when the woman disappeared in Court the little girl put her mouth to the door and began to shout and sure am and kick. Dashing out from the witness box, the woman look the child by the hand and swung out of the door.

Extended for a few days. MoGruer’s, owing to many requests have decided to continue the Selling Off Sale for a few days longer. Another great chance for the thrifty to pay another visit to MeGnior’s, Closing Down Sale, Hokitika.—Advt.

"Xazol” is unequalled for relieving coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. Handy, efficacious, and money-saving. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

In cold, damp weather, always keep

“ Xazol ” handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest, safeguard. GO doses Is Gd.— Advt,