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Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1927, Page 2

Tiie annual meeting of the Westland Racing Club is being set down for the 20th". inst.

Cars will leave Newmans Abators Ltd. agrage to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock for the Kumara Fire Brigade Ball.

A coal explosion in a stove of a private residence took place here on Tuesday. The front of the stove was blown out and other minor damage done. These explosives are becoming so frequent in the Dominion Diat householders require to ascertain what foreign ingredients are present.

The death of ALrs James Ferguson of .Milton took place yesterday at tlie residence of her daughter, Airs J. P. Riorclan, Chapel Street, Greymoutii. The deceased arrived in Greymoutii a fortnight ago for the purpose of spending a holiday with her daughter, and was attacked with gastric influenza and bronchitis. Death is attributed to heart failure.

The Timnru to Christchurch road race to decide the New Zealand road championship will be held next Saturday under the auspices of the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union. Despite the fact that the entries are not so numerous as in previous years, the promoters are more than satisfied, for the race has drawn nominations from all parts of the Dominion. The West Coast competitors have been handicapped as follows:—2omin., J. Lindop. Westport; 2omin., I>. A. Wilson; 35min., \V. Gooch (Hokitika). C. Bryan; 37niin.. A. Henry (Greymouth); 45min., It. J. Armstrong (Itunanga).

On Monday evening a whirlwind passed up Gibson Quay doing some damage on route. Approaching the Pioneer Hotel the wind, which passed up with a rush and a roar shaking the adjacent houses, picked up the gates near the hotel, and hurled them some distance, depositing the debris near the hotel entrance. The fence ai’so suffered somewhat. Clothes left on a line in the yard suffered severely, being torn to shreds and scattered for some distance. Other minor damage was done in the vicinity, but the effort near the hotel appears to hive exhausted its main stength.

Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stnrmer apples. Paterson. Michel and Co.. Ltd., Wharf Street. Hokitika.—Advt.

New goods now opening in all departments : Bordered voiles, taffetas, zephyrs, the latest patterns in exclusive dress lengths, printed voiles in large variety from 7s 6d, the dresg and £»• —Advt.

Addisons for value in natural' bleached and coloured fuji; bordered floral voiles also showing. See windows.— Advt.

The Wealth of Nations Mine, Ltd., reports that during the month of August the battery crushed 235 tons of ore, for a return by amalgamation of £4lO S.s 9d. There will be no cyanide celan up until the end of September.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hail next Friday, Sept. 9th. at 8 o’cock sharp when the following useful prizes will be for competition : Ist. double bed honey-comb quilt, pair double bed white sheets; 2nd. set (5 enamel pots; 3rd. E.P. mounted biscuit barrel; 4th. supper cloth. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The return from the Biackwater Mines, Ltd., for the month of August is as follows: Battery crushed 3G07 tons of quartz, yielding 1283 oz flue gold, valued at £5449. The working expenses were £5090. The roaster also treated 59 tons, yielding 97 oz fine gold valued at £414; working expenses £ll3. The working profit was £654; capital expenditure £35, and development expenditure £304. The profit over all was £315.

The death took place suddenly yesterday of llov. Robert Murray McDowa'li, Presbyterian Minister, in charge of the Shiri'cy-Richmond Parish, Christchurch. The reverend gentleman who was GO years of age, and who in his earlier life had served in the arduous work oi a Missionary in the New Hebrides Islands, was well known to many West Coasters, lie having been stationed as Presbyterian Minister in the Rninucr and t'otara Mat districts. Ho is survive.*! by a widow and a family of throe, there being a married daughter who resides at Toaroba, and two sons, one residing at Kaitangnta, Otago, ami the other being Mr A. .T. McDowell, engineer of the Grey Power Board.

Mr Patrick Curtain, the well-known hotelkeeper, of Ngahero, and formerly of Oreymouth and Wailsond, passed away last night shortly belorc midnight, at; the Grey River Hospital. The hue Mr Curtain, who had been ailing some lime, entered the hospital a week "go. He was a native ot Westbrook, Kumara district, was for many years in business as a botolkeonor. having kept the Trafalgar Com- the Railway) Hotel, Gveymouth. I he Walls "ui, and latterly the Ngahero Hotel. He was a most genial personality, ancl was highly respected by his many friends. Besides his widow, he is survived by a family of four sons am! tbr"e daughters, the latter being Mesdames Gilbert ('Kumara), R. Henderson (Lake Alahinapua Hotel) and .7. Schroder (Hokitika); while the son, arc Rowley and William (Greymouth). Joseph (Mntainui), Martin (Ross).

In the House yesterday on the presentation of the report of the Forestry Department, Mr Sodden (Westland) refurred to tile necessity of research w-’il: in regard to the flax industry; also suggesting tin* utilising of suitable areas like the Woodstock property near the nursery, for flic planting of flax and giving work to unemployed. In regard to future supplies of timber, Al> .Sodden referred to the lack of access to Hie valst South Westland timber areas and urged the extension of the railway, also co-ordination between tlie Lands. Forestry and Agriculture Departments to properly classify lands for settlement, farming and afforestation. He also urged the publication by the Department of the research work in America by the Department's representatives on wood pui’p, referring to the possibilities for tli" industry in Westland.

Til!) need for the greatest core in crossing the railway lino when the trains are shunting in the vicinity of Weld Street intersection was cxampliiicd yesterday when a. motor-oar was nearly caught by a shunting engine. Two engines weie in the vicinity and tin l driver of an approaching car was watching a stationary engine on bis left, and an approaching engine on his right right was unobserved till he was close to the line. Fortunately he observed the engine in time to accelerate and cross with safety. The incident appeared to suggest that shunting operations should not he proceeded with unless there was an officer on duty to flag approaching traffic. Tin* is particularly necessary when more than one engine is shunting at the time. The imperative need for the whisti'e to he sounded betimes is also apparent as a further means of ensuring public safety.

During his recent visit to New Zealand, tlie Duke of York was impressed with the large numbers of seagrass prams in use. their light, hygienic qppearanco appealing to him. The desire of the Duke to have one for Princess Elizabeth lias been given effect to, and an order was placed with the Stewart Prams 1.1 d.. of Petono. The services of Sir Iruby King wore enlisted to choose the design, and -Mr Stewart responded to the honour bestowed upon him liy producing a pram that is indeed a work of art. As far as can he ascertained -this is the first occasion that a New Zealand firm has been so honoured. Even to the ordinary onlooker the 1 ?ova! pram is a source of attraction because of the many special features embodied in it. Every lint, screw, and lack has been liicklo-plated, and the handles are provided with a celluloid grip. The wheels which run on hallhearings. have a brake attached to them. Comfort is assured liy heavy i libber tiros, and the three upholstered j cushions supplied in the body. To make a distinctive design, an excel)-! tionallv fine seagrass was used, and the effect obtained is beautiful. All the woodwork is of French polished oak. and the body and hood are lined with blue leather. A special feature is the frilling of the feather at the base of tbe hood, giving a most pleasing effect. The pram was sent to England on September Oth.

The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at McKay’s.—Advt. AVhilebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaiter is now on sale at McKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right sire.—Advt. Economise money, time and labour Use “Tan-01”, the liquid poi'isli for floors, furniture and leather goods.— Advt. Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza New crepe de chines just opened up New colour shades. Prices 7s 6d, Ss lid, and 11s Gd a yard.—McKay’s, Hokitika •—Advt. Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a good supply now. Sharlaml’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them fresh for months. Clean and economical.—Advt. Wade’s Worm Figs- a sure and safe agent for the removal of worms. Pleasant to take. Price Is Gd.—Advt.

A friend for you! “Nazol” is a sure protection against coughs and colds. GO doses only Is 6d.—Advt.

Our first delivery of new season’s hats are now arriving, new styles and all the latest colours in crinolines, silks, satins, bubble straws, also smart selection of models and ready-to-tvears, —Schroder and Co,—Advt,