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Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1927, Page 2

The budget is expected to be brought down in the House to-morrow evening. ■ A general meeting of the Kokatahi Winter Show will he held on Thursday next at the Kokatahi Hall at 8 p .lll. The Executive will meet the same night at 7 p.m. sharp.—Ailvt. Mr Vincent 11. Freetli has joined the Directorate of the Jewell-Skituicr Advertising Agency Ltd., am! takes charge of the North Island operations c/f the Agency .at Wellington from August Ist. The annual ball in aid of the Kumara Memorial Hall takes place tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. As usual very complete arrangements arc being made Ify our TCumarii friends and visiting patrons are assured of a hearty welcome.

The annual ball of the Kanieri Football Club takes place on Wednesday evening in the Public Hall, Kanieri. Ross’ Orchestra will supply the music and there will be complete arrangements made by a strong ladies’ committee. In view of the success of the team in the senior championship the function should prove doubly attractive.

The newly appointed Matron to tb Roefton Hospital, Miss Frances Gibson, at present in charge of a maternity homi‘ at Hokitika, received six

years’ continuous training at the liuller’ and Dcmiistnn Hospitals, at the latter institution attended at over 000 maternity cases. She holds medical, surgical and midwifery certificates, and for three years was in charge at Dennistou.

Pl-eparat ions for the Poultry Show are now Icing advanced at the Soldiers’ Hall, where the show opens at i o’clock oil Wednesday a'flernoon. There is a very large entry ensuring the success of the Show. Many of the outside exhibits are arriving to-day. including entries from Nelson and Christchurch. During the progress of the Show there will he a gas cooking ilcnionstrat ion in the annexe. Alt Brown, Government Poultry Expert, will also he in attendance to give instruction and advice to those interested in keeping poultry for profit.

‘•You know that the usual rate of interest or second mortgages is It per c oit. don't you r" asked counsel of a v;itins-: in the Supreme (burl case at Wellington. ‘’Yes,” replied (lie witness, "but 1 have had it at i per cent. I can get it at 7 per cent, now." “Now Air protested counsel. "do von sav that in all seriousness that you have had second mortgage money iit, 7 per cent." Witness: "Ves, 1 <lo. I had it from your own linn, from one i-i' y ntr own clients." (Laughter). Counsel did not press the point.

A Wellington correspondent states that tenants who had boon protected by last year’s Rent, Restriction Act are not left altogether without legal backing through the action of the Le-

gi-lative •Council in declining to pass the Govct timoitt measure coni inning its operations another year. The Act of 192!! gives tenants to whom the law applies the right on nr alter August Ist. 1927, to apply t i a .stipendiary magistrate for an order declaring that the enactment for rent control slui'l reapply to their dwellings. The final chit's:- in the Act .-.talcs that this provision shall continue in force until January Ist. 1928. so that tenants continue to be covered until that time. Then rents in every case will lie subject to the ordinary conditions of the property market.

Tlu* doatli occurred at the residence of his daughter. Mrs G. Simpson. Fox Street, Cohden. on. Saturday moniinjr, of Mr John Dimian, in his 95th. year. In ceased was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and had resided at C'ohden for -V) years. Prior to arriving at (.Viilon, he was engaged in milling for many years at Brighton (Charles, ton). On reaching Cohden, he worked for Messrs Hungerfold and McKay on ITotoctive work at Tiphead. He had been ailing for a lengthy period, and was hedridden for a month prior to his death. He was tlie oldest, member of the Forresters’ Lodge on the West Coast. His wife died 10 years’ ago, and he is survived by three daughters (Mrs (i. Simpson. Cohden; Mrs ,1. B. Stewart. Coal Creek; and Mrs H. It. Young. Petone); also two sons, (Patrick. Greymoutli and John. AVairoa).

‘don are all s'ogan and no party,” interjected the Hon. \Y. Neswortliy, "lien Mr A'eiteh was speaking on his Hairy Produce Export Control A'et Amendment Bill in the House on Friday. ‘-And your party is all party and no s'ogan.” retorted Air A'eiteh. “The Reform, slogan served its purpose at hist general election. It did the trick, then the Reform Party threw it o'er. Air Veiteh said he was sure that his policy of ‘‘Trust the people” wonld do the trick next time. Of course, it was only to lie expected that a man who set out to tight ,-i strong, "'ell-organised Tammany partv would have to take a lot of knocks' hut he would he right on the job.

S ' x d, ' zcn men’s hats, usual price I2s (id to 39s (id. clearing sale price os lid to Ids lid. \V. If. ctlopfo,-th’s —Advt. -.Millinery. flats! Huts! Hats! I! Is to clear. The remains of our season's millinery. At .McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. An extraordinary coat otter. Right ladies Winter coats; the sale prices were 29s lid; now half price Ms lid. Don’t, miss this offer. At .McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. C only ladies' three-quarter woollen knitted fonts; regular prices 84s to 105 s. Give away price ]f)s lid. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Halt price specials. (.; men’s pullovers; regular price 15s lid; half price 7s lid. At McKay’s .Jubilee Sale.—Advt. I’or clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, there is nothing so ofi’eetiv as “ Xazol.” Powerful and pene trnting. 90 doses Is del.—Advt. 5 only ladies’ tracks in reps ami gabardines; formerly 55s to 755. A great, bargain at Ms lid. At Me Kay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Special gift bargains. | only ladies best gabardine cost limes; navy, nigger, fawn grey, trimmed braid Formerly 6 to !l guineas. A null gill ltls .ltd. At McKay’s Jubilee Salt'. Advt. Boy's golf hose, grey and black, all sizes: regular price 3s lid. Half price Is lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. AA’henever a cold threatens you, get “Nazol,” the commonsense remedy, Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the I odd away, 90 doses for Is £d, —Advt I

Alr Seddon, M.P. returns to Wellington to-morrow. He will be accompanied by Mrs Seddon.

When cranking his car. it backfired and Air W. J. Alorris, of Reefton. had the misfortune to break his

Alossr.s C. E. Aleredit.li Ltd. notify a reduction in the price of pollard and

A meeting of the ladies' committee of the Hospital Ball will he held this evening at 7 o'clock at the Board’s

Haicourts .Motors have cars running to Kuniara ball to-morrow evening and also to ifho hockey match at Nelson. leaving on Friday, if sufficient inducement oilers.

The funeral of the late Mr JanieAleCabe—took place this morning, lie<|iliem .Mass was celebrated by Rev Fatin' All Kay at St. Alary's Church who also officiated at the graveside.

The Westland Power Ltd. assumes control of the (iovernnient water races as from to-day. Pending the return of Mr .1. S. Langford (representing the Company) to the district, in about a week's time, Air Rockford, of Kutmira. i> arranging with present, users of the water to carrv on as before.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning, of Airs .Mary Elizabeth Gulden, wife of Constable Gulden, of Altttura. The deceased lady was .‘l9 years of age. She had suffered from ill-health for some considerable time, and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday and underwent till operation from which she failed to recover.

A.ti accident happened on Saturday afternoon about 1 o’clock to Mr Bart And re wes'. son of Air A. A. Andrewes. Town Clerk. The lad was trying out :i frvend’s motor cycle, and when in

Hampden Street near Moyniham s bakery he swerved away from a passing tart and then a dog ran out a* him. In endeavoring to pass the dog the machine got out oi control and the motor cycle came into contact with the iron fence near the shop with Lite result that the cycle was damaged and Andrewes sttflered a. double break of the left leg. just hcimv the knee and at the ankle. The sufferer was removed to 'Westland Hospital lot* tieatment where he is progressing as well as can be expected.

Peerless Pictures will screen at Woodstock on Tuesday, Kokatahi. Friday and H'arihari, Saturday. Dorothy Devore in ■‘Fighting the Flames,” gazette, and episode, one of the "(e) Goiters" serial, comedy.—Advt.

Expressing disagreement with Air Sidey’s Summer Time Bill, the Don Air 11 aw ken. Alinister for Agriculture, told the Farmers’ l niun on Friday at Wellington, that he was afraid tlmt the measure would bee me law this session. A delegate asked the Alinister to suggest some method by which farmers might block the Bill. Ibe .Minister answered flmt it was a matter for llie Legislative Council, but the farmers should certainly have some voice is the matter. A voice from the hack of the room said that at any rate a( the next election they would have the opportunity 1 of turning them out.

<)n Saturday morning at Waitafia tin- local factory with plant and residence belonging to same, was submitted to auction by Alessrs \\ . Jell riot and Co. on behalf of the Liquidator and sold to two local residents in tlie: persons of Messrs Jim. Martin and At. Fi'iis (acting lor several settlers) lor tlie sum of C2d(h Immediately after the sale a company with a capital ot ITOtin was formed and fully subscribed and will register to-day tor the purpose of opening the factory in time for the approaching season, when it is understood the majority ot the settlers will supply the new company with their milk and cheese will lie manufactured. It. is gratifying to know the district is once more about to revive the manufacture of the commodity mentioned, which is just now meeting with a good demand on the Home markets. Mr AlcAlilhin has boon appointed Acting Secretary of the new company. Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, cold®, influenza