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Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1927, Page 2

The Alurchisou oil bore is now dowt a distance of 29L5 feet, and is penetrating an oil substance. Air Bassett the director-in-charge is very hopeful of success at an early date.

Air W. .1. Jenkin, of Christchurch, whose condition has been causing some anxiety to his friends, is now making a good recovery from a serious illness, and expects to he about again in a few days’ time.

There was good attendance at St. Alary’s Club Booms last evening. The prize winners were: First, Airs Sullivan; 2nd. Airs Sunnier; 3rd. Air AT. AlcGavin; 4th. Air L. Kirwan; consolation, Airs S. Brooks. Owing to the elocutionary competitions being held on Tuesday, the next Tournament will he held on Wednesday evening.

The Westland County Council had the unusual experience of being complimented bv ratepayers in four different centres on the manner in which various works had been attended to. The Chairman said it was most, unusual to receive praise, however much it was desired, and the occasion was worthy of note.

The monthly meeting of the AYestidnd County Council was put though with commendable despatch yesterday, the business occupying a little less than two hours.' The usual quantity of business appeared to he on hand, hut with three members absent there was decreased loquacity, while there "as nothing of a very contentious nature before the meeting.

At the ineeting of the County Council there .was a. .short- discussion regarding casual employment, two workmen having complained of being put oft in .order that farmers might he put mi. The Overseer’s explanation was accepted in its entirety. The Chairman said if .they wanted the Overseer to .give them, the best results for tho expenditure incurred, it should ho left entirely to the Overseer, whom he would employ. He (the Chairman) did not feel disposed to interfere when the complaint was made to him. The Council concurred in this vew. Tho quickest and snres-t way to rout a cold is to take “ Nnzol.” No cold is Na.tol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears a : >- passages. Is del buys f!0 doses.—Advt. New crepe de chines iust opened up New colour shades. Prices 7s fid. 8s lid, and 11s 6d a yard.—McKay’s, H o k i t Ik a.—A d v t. The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at McKay’s.—Advt. Ladies’ new umbrellas, a big range in qualities, just opened up. Latest styles in handles. Prices os lid to 255. —McKay’s. Hokitika.—Advt. Evening Frocks and evening dress flowers: Beautiful selection now on yiev at McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

To-night! To-night! Grand Carnival Hookey Ball! Come one. come all and join in the latest novelty dances. Admission : Double ticket os, single 3s, ladies 2s 6d.

The farmers’ excursion from Blenheim to Christchurch this week was something of a fiasco, only eleven farmers in all making the through trip. The organiser, Air Pawson, who had made the usual complete arrangements, was greatly disappointed.

The wholesale price of eggs in Christchurch last week was Is Oil a dozen for first grade hen eggs and Is 5d for second grade. A merchant, who is closely connected with the trade, intomicd a reporter that- he did not expect that eggs would become any cheaper this season, and that the prices now ruling were down to the “flush” season level.

The 'Westland Wood Pulp and Paper Syndicate, Ltd. which was formed for the purpose of establishing a wood pulp and paper mill in the Gley district, has entered negotiations to engage tho services of a prominent overseas expert, and it is anticipated that lie will lie able to visit New Zealand in the course of the next few months.

The Beturned Soldiers’ Euelire Tournament will he held oil "Thursday, Aug. IStli. in the Soi’diers’ Hall at 8 ji.m. Ist. prize (i x 9 linoleum square; 2nd. velvet pile hearth rug; 3rd. suit case; 4th. Boulton plate. Supper will he provided and play will lie in the Annexe which will be specially heated for the occasion.—Advt.

That the opossum season in Westland has broil a very fair one -is evidenced l>y the fact that i(H)0 skins have been stamped locally, and the season has .still a month to go, while many returns are still to come in. It is understood most of the skins, and the best in quality have been taken in the back country.

The death of Tliomns Morrell’(known as Tim Brown) took place at the Westport Old People’s Home on Saturday evening. .Deceased, who was unmarried, had been ill ill-health for a long time. He was burn in England, and bad reached the age of 89 years, lie was one of the early miners of Charleston and had been on the Duller river below the Junction lor 17 years.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases remitted in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 25 tis follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever (i, diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 10. pneumonia 2- puerperal sepsis 2. lethargic encephalitis 1, eclampsia 1. West Coast: Enteric fever 1. Deaths in the Canterbury district totalled 4: Tuberculosis 3, lethargic encephalitis 1.

Tentative engagements have been made by the It nil way Department for running an excursion train to Greynioutlt on Saturday, (let. 22nd., icturuing on Labour Day (Monday. Octoliar 2Uh). It is proposed to despatch t hr- train fioin C hrislt hurcii at snout ;; or (3.3(1 a.m. on the Saturday, enabling the passengers to reach Greymouth in time for the trotting meeting that day. The return trip wfii probably be made from Greymouth about 7 or 7.30 p.m. on the Monday.

There are indications that the local demand for electric, power when I rought in by the Westland Power Ltd. will be considerable. It is expected quite a large amount will be used industrially for both sawmilling ami lliixmilling. And there is no reason why the industries of the district should not expand with the aid of the cheap power. Although the local scheme is only in its infancy it would appear the Company will require to prepare for tv fairly substantial load from the very inception of its works. Power and light are expected to be ready from the first station early in the new year.

When dealing with the report of the Finance Committee yesterday at the County Council meeting, members complimented the Chairman on hi?/ handling of the finances. It was remarked that while endeavouring to obtain more favorable terms with the bankers regarding overdraft rates, steps were Iveing taken also to limit the amount of the overdraft. The Chairman stated they had set out with the intention of conserving fbe funds, anil economising to a.vo'id increasing the rates, and it- was with that in mind lie was seeking to make the year as .successful as ho could in the public interests.

Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebniter is now on sale at McKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. Tile netting is extra strong and the mesh i.s considered just the right size.—Advt.

Cable advice from London states that after 2(H!i September, 1927 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes win have to he advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best values.— Advt.'

Last week of sale: Balance of ladies’ and children’s underwear to he sold at Hai’f Sale Prices.—Schroder and Co. Hall.

Last week of Sale: 12 only boys’ Kaiapoi sports suits, sizes 8 to 13, one price 10s lid; boys’ all wool pullovers, Os Od ; all wool Petone college shorts, navy blue, at 8s lid; men’s pull overs and cardigans, 7s 9d and 12s fid.—-Schroder and Co.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure

First aid for coughs, colds, influenza

No cold is “ Nazol ” proof. Highly powerful and pent,—a ting, it goes right to the root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. 00 closes Is od., ready for use.—Advt.