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Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1927, Page 2

The Hon. H. L. Michel, M.L.C.. leaves for Wellington to-morrow to be present at- the opening of Parliament on Thursday. To-morrow will b© the shortest day—a turning point in the year which is generally hailed with a good deal of pleasure by folk tired of the short days. No cold can make any headway against “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating, gives instant relief in most stubborn cases. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d.^-Advt.

A meeting of tho Farmers’ Union will be held in the Public Hall, Koiterang to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 7 o’clock.

Mr Seddon M.P. has been advised that the question of placing £2OO on tho Estimates for Dochertv Road, South Westland, is under consideration, and the Minister of Public Works is obtaining a report on the matter.

Mr G. S. Pratt, who has been officer-in-charge of the telegraphs at Greymouth for eight years, will retiro on .Time 30th. on extended leave, prior to going on superannuation. He will be succeeded by Mr IT. Miller, of the 'Wellington Office.

The death of Mrs A. 11. Carey, of Cowper Street, Greymouth, took place early on Saturday morning, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Mr A. H. Carey, Manager of the Greymouth branch of the Bank ol New Zealand, and two daughters.

Afr Seddon. M.P. has been invited to open tine new hall at Harihari to-night hv the settlers, and in consequence his departure for Wellington will be delayed till Thursday. Some members of the County •Council also invited to the function, left for Harihari this afternoon.

With regard to the condition of the roadmen’s houses in South Westland, Afr Seddon AI.P. has been advised in reply to a communication on the subject, that the Almister of Public Works is having the matter looked into, and a. special report is to be submitted for the Minister’s information.

Air G. Perotti. Italian Consul at Greymouth, has received advice from the .Minister of War in Italy that Italians born in 190“ and residing in Greymouth and tlie adjoining districts (having reached military ago) must report tlicm.selves to the Consular Office. Greymouth. in order that they may not he do via red deserters from the artnv.

The death occurred at 8 o’clock on Saturday evening, after an illness last_ ing a fortnight, of Airs Bessie Coen, wife of Air John Coen, of Preston Hoad, Greymouth. The deceased, who was forty years of ago, leaves two daughters, while she is also survived by her mother, Airs Alerriek, of Preston Road.

At the Alagistrate’s Court Ibis morning before Air AY. Jeffries, J.P., flic police charged George Casey and Thomas Timmins, two recent arrivals in the district, with theft of £o 14s. the property of William Jones, of South Hokitika. A remand was asked for. and granted until AVednesday morning, when the charges will ho heard by the Stipendiary Magistrate. The alleged offence took place on Friday evening at the hut of Jones, tho men being arrested on Saturday.

A wooden outbuilding at the rear of tho Alain State School. Tainui Street, Greymouth, was practically destroyed by lire on Saturday altornoon. The fire hell at the Central Station rang about three o'clock and the Brigade turned out in good time, and was soon on the scene of the outbreak, the flames being extinguished within n few minutes. Among the contents was a lawn mower, the wooden handle of which was burnt off. The total damage is estimated at approximately £3O.

During the week end Air 11. Vatkinson, District Engineer, visited Hokitika, and conferred with the County authorities relative to the allocation of the quota for AA'estland in regard to prlblic works grants for 1927-28. The amount available was about £8.700 and a. suggested allocation scheme was <lraw in up to 'absorb the full amount, preference of course being given to the works considered most urgent throughout the district.

The “Alereantile Gazette” records the following registration :—Westland Power, Ltd. Capital : £IOO,OOO into 100,000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: AA’ellingion—S. Kirkoa’die. F. R. Hogarth. C. Y. Birch. H. B. AVilliams, J. AI. Hume, C. G. AVhite, C. Air Bowden, A. T. Young and D. AA'. A’irtuc. 1 share each. Objects: To take over from the AA'estland Power Syndicate the benefit of their investigations and negotiations in connection with the development and supply of electric power in AA'estland. to carry on business of electricians and general incidentals.

The Grey “Star” reports that tho site of the old Presbyterian Sunday School in Guinness Street, Greymouth, which was recently sold for £I,OOO. will he utilised by the purchasers, Tooheys Afotors, of Hokitika, for tluereetion of a modernly-equipped garage. It is also rumoured that the representatives of two other motor transport companies, Newman’s and Gibbs’ are negotiating for garage sites at Greymouth, and that one of them will he' located on Boundary Road, where some old buildings were demolished recently.

A motor car conveying a football team to ltos.s on Saturday afternoon was overturned at the bottom of the hill before entering Kanieri township, as the result of a narrow escape from a collision with the lvanieri-Hokitilca Sawmill Coy’s engine. The engine gave warning of its approach out of the cutting from the hills as the car was just about to cross the tramline and in the endeavour to get across out on the wav, the car swerved off the sill: of the road and capsized into the blackberries growing alongside. Luckily the passengers escaped unhurt, but the car was considerably damaged, and it was necessary to obtain another car to take the players on to Ross. The engine pulled up very quickly, with such suddenness in fact that some of the trucks it was hauling were derailed by the sudden jerk.

Following on a seizure about a week ago, the death occurred rather unexpectedly on Friday night at Wellington of Mr L. I'\ Ayson, late Ins|>ector of Fisheries. Tlio deceased was exceedingly well-known throughout the Dominion. lie was born in Otago in 1855, and was a sou of Mr I’elcr Ayson. He was educated at various Otago public schools, and later entered upon fanning pursuits. At an early period he took a deep interest in fisheries, subsequently joining the Government service as curator of trout hatcheries. He made several trips to America on liehalf of the Government in connection with the development of the New Zealand hatcheries. He also represented the Government during extensive trawling operations on the Nora Niven off the New Zealand coast and Chatham Islands. Several months ago he retired from the service.

Men’s Cardigans and Pull-overs in great variety, prices 9s lid to 29s fid. —At McKav’s.—Advt.

Men’s Colonial Knitted “Woollen Under-pants and Singlets, special price Os lid and 7s lid at McKays.—Advt.

Addisons have just opened up a small shipment of Ladies’ Felt Hats, fashionable shades.—Advt.

Men's Heavy Grey Union Shirts, with collars for winter wear, 8s lid, cheaper line at 4s lid at McKays.— Advt.

For quick sale, fifty ladies’ ready-to-wear hats in velvets, silks and felts, all one price, 5s lid. Twenty ladies’ frosted raincoats in the new shades at 16s lid. Schroder and Co.—'Advt.