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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1927, Page 2

The Labour Department publish in tbi.s issue an advertisement of interest to Employers of Apprentices in the Carpentering and Joinery Trades.

Thor was another good attendance at ,Si. Mary's Club Euclne Tournament last evening. The prize winners were: Mrs S. Brooks, Ist; Mr A. Johansen. 2nd; Bov. Father McKuv, 3rd; and Mr lTnnrahan, -Ith. Supper was served at the conclusion of the play.

The funeral of the late Mr P. Anther go r took place yesterday afternoon and was attended hy a large number of friends including a good many country residents from the Kokatahi A alky. The Bov. J. Perkins. assisted hy Mr .T. B. Ward, conducted the services at All Saints' Church and the graveside, on which a number of floral tributes were placed.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported iu. the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 31, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet lever. 12 ; diptlierin. .'1; tuberculosis, -1 ; pneumonia. 8: pneumonic influenza.. 1 : erysipelas. I. West Coast : Diphtheria, 1; hydatids, 1. Deaths: Canterbury, Tuberculosis. 1; puerperal sepsis, 1. West Coast; Tuberculosis. ].

Ripurls ret rived in Sydney are to I lie effect that the salvage operations at the wrecked steamer Rivcriua aro now in full swing. Ibe purchasers are having some difficulty in transporting the cargo saved from ibe wreck. Bullock teams from the Gippslaud Lakes district have since boon requisitioned, and. working with sledges, they ha\c been sin <ossfill iu moving part o! Die cargo to Malbenota. The cost of transport is proving a serious matter in connection with the venture.

The death occurred at his residence i„ Queen Street. Westport on Sunday of Mr G. 11. Burrows, one ot the oldest residents of the Buller district. The late Mr Burrows was horn in England ,Sll years ago and arrived ill. New Zealand as a member of the ship YYnrrior Queen, landing in Dunedin in |ups. f 1" returned to England in the

same vessel, and came out again ill lh'.in to Nelson, where he slii p]K‘d on tile old (ousting steamer John Penn, then trading to Hokitika. He <amo to Wesl port in 1370. where he spent most of his life. A widow is left.

A Wellington i iirivsp indent states It bad been honed to introduce the Financial Statement and the new taxing pinposals on Friday, hut Parliamentary work of ail urgent nature is likely t i cause delay till next week. The Government is desirous of pacing tho Samoa Bill through all stages, ats > the Agricultural College legislation, and before the week ends the monthly Tm-pre-t Bill. This, it is recognised, constitutes a sufficiently heavy programme for one week.

“It is of the utmost importance to this country.” states the annual report of Meat Board, “that our wool should not lose the good name it mijoys at present for being free from vegetable matter, and the Board hits decided in this connection to make a grant in connection with research work in the control of hidi-bidi. The Board has also under consideration the desirability of undertaking research and educational work on sheep and wool, and other problems relating to our pastoral industry.”

The death took place on Monday night at Grey River Hospital of Mr Patrick O’Brien. The deceased, who had reached the ripe age of 88 years, bad been for about sixty years in the Grey District, coming from Auckland in the early days, and engaging in gold mining at No Town and later residing at Ngahere. He was unmarried and was a native of Queen’s County. Ireland, and a man of most upright character, respected bv ail who knew him. He had been ailing since November last. His only relative in the dominion is a cousin, Ylr Robert O’Brien, of Christchurch.

Tiu ro is ;i most cli.stres.sin>'' case in the Waimate Public Hospital at the 1 vrescnt time of a little child minus two feet, owin'* to their having to he amputateil on account of being frosthitten. A'hout a inontli ago a heavy fall of snow was experienced in this district, and when ttie snow was lying on the ground, the infant daughter d Mr and .Mrs If. Turnbull, of Redcliff. was in the habit of walking oil the snow without ally shoes or stockings on, ami eventually the feet became (piite dead.. The child was brought into the AVuimato Hospital, where the doctors finally decided that it was essential to amputate, and the operation was performed on Friday. The little suffered is now doing as well as can he expected.

Twenty dozen men's solf collars to’ cear at Gd each at W. IT. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

For quick sale, eight only all wool jumper-suits, shades of cream, saxe. fawn, rose at 29s Gd and 39s Gd. usual prices -19 sGd to 67s Gd. Ladies’ wool jumpers from 4s ild at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Men's Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price 15s Gd, Jubilee Sale price 12s 6d at McKay’s.—Advt.

Aten's Over-coats of high degree, latest city styles bought at one third off regular prices. Usual price £6 Gs to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s. McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we are practically giving some away to effect a clearance. AA'e have too many left. Call and see those coats and secure a bargain while they last.—AlcKav’s Great Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking “ Xnzol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is Gd Ipivs 60 doses. —Advt.

Sittings of the Court of Arbitration, in Nelson and the West Coast have been set down as follows: —Greymouth, August Bth: Hokitika. August 9tk; Westport., August-lltli; Nelson, August loth; Christchurch, August 31st.

-Miss AlcLay, the dominion organiser Mr the Women's Christian Temperance Union will deliver a lecture at the Town Hall' on Friday night at 7.30 o’clock on the aims and activities of the world’s greatest women’s club.

A. final reminder is given that entries for tile Hokitika Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Show close to-night with Mr F. Ballinger, lion, secretary. There are good entries already to hand and a very attractive display is assured on Wednesday next when the show takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall.

In connection with the Poultry Show, special attention of housewives is directed to the cooking classes. In addition to the special gas cooking classes there is a lull list of open classes in which all may compete. Entries lor these cooking classes will be received tin to Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Navy League pictures at the Princess Theatre last evening attracted a large attendance. The first half was devoted to various .lantern sketches and scenes of various naval movements, including submarines with an interesting lecture on the various phases by Commander Boyle, which proved very enjoyable. The second ball was an enjoyable comedy.

The Returned Soldiers' Euchre Tournament will lie continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday, Jui’y 29th. at 8 o’clock sharp, when the following useful prizes will be for competition. First, 12-1 honeycomb quilt and a pair of double white sheets ; second, wool reversible health rug: third, velvet pile hearth rug; fourth, clock. The annexe will he heated, ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt. Men’s Coals of high quality at Jubilee Sale prices. Twelve new coals bought at one third off regular prices. £fi 0s to £8 Bs. Jubilee Sale prices 75s to £5 ss. McKay’s.- Advt. Na washing, no ironing with the Victoria Damitsk now showing at Addison’s.—Advt. Woods’ creat Peppermint Cure First Sid for coughs, colds, influenza