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Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1927, Page 2

A Christchurch sporting writer states Note ran very disappointingly in the Squatters’ Handicap at Geraldine. At no stage of the journey did she get near tho leaders.

The death occurred at Westport Wednesday of Mrs Emma Williams, native of London, and 79 years of age She had resided in New Zealand for 55 years. She is survived by one son (Mr A. Macßael and three daughters. .Air .John Keyes, an inmate of the Old People’s Home, Westport, eightythrte years of age, died on Wednesday. He spent sixty-six years in tho Dominion, chiefly in Nelson, and in gold-mining at Murchison and the Upper Duller.

An unusual accident occurred at Blackball on Wednesday, when a hack, which was being ridden along one of the streets, fell and broke its neck. Tile rider, Mr John Dunn, of Blackball. received bruises and abrasions, but was not seriously injured.

The dentil occurred yesterday niorn--1 nit nt the Reefton Hospital, of Mrs Patrick Downes, an old-time resident of Jteefton. and latterly of Waiuta. She had been in very had health for the last few weeks, and was removed to the Reefton Hospital for treatment. She was a native of Greenstone, and is survived hy her husband and a son.

Examination of the 'Wealth of Nations shaft reveals that so far as can he judged some 120 feet, at a depth of from a point 12ft under No. 4 Level, is completely stripped of timber. A large cavity is open round the shaft. At the bottom standing timber can be seen, hut a large quantity of timber and rocks have gone down the shaft. The air pipes and signal wires are all broken and the only support to No. 4 Chamber is twelve sets of boxed timber. It is impossible to estimate tho total damage done lower down the shaft, or to get to the bottom of the cavity below No. 4 level. Having heard evidence from representatives of the employers and employees, the Labour Bills Committee, which considered Mr J. McCombs’ Daylight Baking Bill, recommended to the House of Representatives that during the recess the Minister for Labour should summon a conference of master bakers and their employees with a view to arranging, if possible, a means of giving effect to the proposals for daylight baking adopted at the International Labour Conference at Geneva in 1925. Tho Committee therefore recommended that Mr McCombs' Bill be not allowed to proceed. Finger-prints cannot he left on “Tan--01 ” polished furniture. Unsurpassed for floors, furniture and leather goods. Easy to apply. All grocers.—Advt. The selection of a spring outfit made easier by a visit to Schroder’s, where you can inspect the latest in made-up goods and the daintiest materials for making in floral and bordered voiles, silks, erepe-de-chines.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Good health in children is impossib' with worms. Wade’s Worm Figs promptly espei' the parasites.. Wonderful wqnp worriers.—Advt.

Entries for the fat stock sale at Aralmra on Monday appear in this issue.

Messrs Scott and Menzies, of Wellington, report having sold on Wednesday the first consignment of green peas from the Hawke’s Bay district, realising 17s Gd per peck (71b). This, they state, is a record price for the Wellington market.

Applications for deer stalking licenses in the Haast region will he received by the Westland Acclimatisation Society up to the 30th. of next month. Twenty-two licenses will be available covering some ten blocks in all. March and April will be the season for the territory referred to.

The need of having a team ol thoroughly sound players for Rugby football tour of South Africa is not being overlooked. It is understood that all the players in the final running for the trip will be called upon to undergo a medical examination and secure a clean bill of health.

Voluntary donations towards the cost of procuring a radio receiving outfit for the Hokitika Mental Hospital are. now receivable, and may be forwarded to the Chairman or any member of the Committee. A public list is open at the County Office. The lists will remain open during the month of October.

The fishing season opened to-day. Local fishermen are hopeful of a fair season ns whitebniters report trout are in fair quantity in the rivers. There has been quite a demand for fishing licenses this week, indicating an alertness on the part of the fishermen. More country residents than usual are applying for licenses.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co direct special attention to the sale by auction at Arahura sale yards on Monday at 2 p.m., of the whole of the farm properties of Mr Win. Olderog, of Arahura Valley. Full particulars of the several lots appear in another column. The properties are well known for their splendid grazing values and there should be spirited contests for the several lots.

The Fruit Export Control Board has been notified by the Minister of Agriculture of the Government’s intention to guarantee the coming season’s export of apples and pears to the extent of 10s a case, subject to the usual grade export conditions. Last year’s guarantee was 11s Gd a case, and the season was so satisfactory that no claims are being made.

Eleven days’ gunnery and torpedo exercises are to be carried out by the cruisers Diomede and Dunedin in the Jlauraki Gulf, at the end of November and the beginning of December, after their cruises round the coasts of the Dominion. The warships will leave Wellington on November 23 for Auckland, where they are due two days later. The vessels will remain in port there over the week-end, and on ironday, November 28, will leave for Hauraki Gulf, where they will carry out the exercises until December 9, when they will return to Auckland.

A circular appeal is being sent out to-day for the purchase of a wireless set for the Mental Hospital. It is understood the Westland Hospital authorities do not desire an appeal at this stage for a set for tho institution, as it is thought such an appeal would interfere with the Hospital Day appeal fixed for December next. In the meantime therefore the Radio Committee is concentrating on the plant for the Mental Hospital where the set 'will be of such value to the inmates and should add so much pleasure to their lives. Donations may bo sent to the County Office or to any member of tho Committee.

“ The attitude of the Department of Agriculture towards tho reduction of duty on imported maize is purely one of neutrality,” stated Mr F. S. Pope, acting-Director of Agriculture, at Wellington. “ When imposing duties, the Customs Department frequently comes to us fur information and advice, hut makes its own decisions. The question of duty 4>n maize is entirely a Customs matter, and the Department of Agriculture naturally will not intervene. We cannot have two Departments dealing with one issue.”

A middle-aged man, named William McKay, appeared before Mr W. Aleldrum, S.-M., at the Police Court, Greymouth, yesterday, in custody, having been remanded from Christchurch on a charge of having forged the name of Edward James Rundlc to a cheque for U-2'2 12s, drawn on the Bank of New mouth Wales. Grey mouth, dated November 11, 1920, and with negotiating tlie same as if it had been genuine. Accused pleaded guilty to the charge and was committed to the next sitting of the Supreme Court for sentence, hail not being granted owing to his already awaiting sentence on other charges.

There have been two by-elections siine the present Government took office, and it has lost both of them, comments the “ Lyttelton 'I imes.” It is significant that both Eden and Raglan were formerly field hv members of the ministry, so that the decisions of the electors at the polls must be taken to indicate deep and widespread dissatisfaction with the Reform Government. Doubtloss we shall be told that votesplitting was the chief factor in ensuring the defeat of the Government nominee at Raglan, and, even if that were conceded, there would bo an element of poetic justice about it, seeing that for so many years the Reformers! have been able to retain office by virtue i of that very defect. This unmistakable setback may cause the Government to consider whether there is not a real need for the electoral reforms which the Liberals have long advocated.

Cable advice from London states that after 201 h. September, 1027 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes "ill have to be advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best values. Advt.

For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture polish with liquid “Tan--01.” Won’t smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily applied.

, \ Miss E. Davies inserts a notice of / thanks in this issue.

The auction sale mentioned yesterday to be held at Totara Flat on the 6th. has been cancelled.

Messrs NT. Houston and Co. will sell in the mart on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m., a large quantity of high-class furniture and effects.

Yesterday the final match for the Newman Shield was played at Westport between the Westport and Greymouth school teams, and after a hard tussle the Greymouth team proved victorious by 17 points to 6.

The “Charleston Special,” America’s latest icecream craze will be introduced to the Hokitika public at the Rendezvous Parlour to-day. The recipe for the above was procured at great expense by Mrs Dowell from one of the leading American Ice Cream Parlours.

St. Andrew’s Annual Fair takes place on Wednesday afternoon next. There will be a great array of seasonable useful articles for sale and the values will be right. Afternoon tea will be dispensed and there will also be some interesting competitions.

The Competitions Concert Party will visit the Hokitika Mental Hospital next Tuesday evening for the purpose of affording some entertainment to the patients. The party will leave Newman’s Garage at 7 o’clock sharp. The following Tuesday evening a visit will be paid the public hospital. A Chevrolet car, driven by Mr E. Hill, of G reymouth, was proceeding to Runanga yesterday when a motor cycle driven by Mr E. Stephens, coming to Greymouth, collided with it a little distance from the Camp station. Both of Hie drivers sustained slight [injuries, while the radiator of the ear was caved in somewhat and the cycle was also damaged.

The most miserable man is the man with a cold. The most effective remedy is “ Nn«ol.” Never fails to g ; " relief. Safe and pleasant. GO doses for Is Gd.—Advt.

New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, allover and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to os Gd yd.—Advt.