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Hokitika Guardian, 4 October 1927, Page 2

The rnoiillily meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee Dike's place tomorrow night at 7 o’clock instead of this evening, as members were notified originally.

At the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Mary Stacey was charged that, at Greymouth on August 2nd., she attempted to board a ■ while it was in motion. A fine of os, with 10s costs, was imposed. On a charge elf opening his premises for the sale of liquor during prohibited hours Patrick Keating, licensee of the Central Hotel was fined £5 and costs.

M? ffeddiiii faP, advises .that terms have been offered by tliO ’1 e'lPgrnpli Department for the erection ol a private telephone line connecting Kakapotahi with Pukekura,- South 'Westland. It is not possible .the Department considers, to include.lvakapotalii on Hid miliil line owing to over-load-ing. A separate line would be run between the two points named above on payment df the cost of the material, aild tile nt'i'essary connection would he given by that means, tvliich should at least meet the requirements of the settlers and sawmillers concurred temporarily.

The death took place at Westland Hospital last evening about 7 o’clock of Air William Kelly, formerly of ;Brittan Street, one oY the old Sterling iband of pioneers who are so quicklydisappearing. Deceased was a native of Tie 1 fast, Ireland and 82 years of age. He came to New Zealand at an early age and fol’dwed the vicissitudes of those stirring times in various parts of New Zealand. For many .years he was a well-known waggoner on the Christchurch road journey, later retiring and residing in Hokitika for many years. Of late he had been in ill-health for .a, considerable time and for many I 'months past had’been'an inmate of Westland Hospital, where he had been confined to bed, the end coming last evening. Deceased was a brother of the late' Air John Kelly; of Kokatahi. He was unmarried. Afr .Tames Kelly, of South Hokitika, ATr David Kelly of Woodstock and‘Afr J. W. Kelly of Kokatahi arc nephews. The passing of deceased will be regretted bv many old friends throughout the district.

Items of Interest— Daylight Saving Bill passed and Latest Parisian Ties just opened; f?ee windows,—Advt, *•

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify the holding of their Spring Stock Sale at Kokatahi on Wednesday, 12th. Oct. at noon, further entries being solicited.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society will be held in St. Mary’s Club to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

The New Zealand cricket team, aboard the Otranto, arrived at Suez on Saturday and will reach Colombo next Saturday, when they play a oneday match against Ceylon.

The Hokitika Golf Club is inviting tenders for cutting about 20 acres of blackberries and gorse at the golf links. Tenders close on Monday next, 10th. inst. with Mr T. Cagney, Hon. Sec.

Some light may be thrown on the recent mysterious explosions in coal by the fact that a portion of a. plug of gelignite in its original wrapping has been found in a truck of coal del Bored in New Plymouth.

Headers kindly note J. Tennent s announcement elsewhere, re change of location. Here is an opportunity to secure some really good lines at bargain prices, do not fail to investigate.—J. Tennent, Hamilton Street.

Beautiful weather favoured the opening of the Grey Bowling Club's season on Saturday afternoon. Mr .T. Truseott (president of the Club), in an appropriate speech, declared the season open. A six rinks match between teams chosen by the president and vice-president was won by the former team.

Messrs W. Wedell and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London 30tli. lilt, as follows: Danish butter 191 s to 190 s (last week 200 s to 2025), N.Z. unsnlted butter 181 s to 190 s (184 s to 188 s), N.Z. salted butter 178 s to 182 s (180 s to 181 s), market quiet. Cheese (white and coloured) 101 s to 100 s (101 sto 102), market firm. Canadian cheese (white and coloured) 105 s to 106 s (102 s to 104 s).

The weekly euchre at St. Mary’s Club will take place this (Tuesday) evening commencing at 8 o’clock. The four following useful prizes have been offered for competition : Ist. set of Sheffield stainless carvers, in'ease, also knife sharpener; 2nd. lady’s hat box; 3rd. aluminium kettle; 4th. set of mustard, pepper and salt jars in ease. —Advt.

Mrs George McLennan, a former resident of Grevmoutli passed away this morning at her residence at Hastings. Her end was not unexpected as she has been ailing for some time. She leaves a husband and two hoys to mourn her loss, also two brothers, Harry Jackson (Opotiki) and Horace (Westport), and a sister, Mrs W. Goodlellow (Hokitika). Their mother, Mrs Susan Jackson, died 3 months ago at Hastings.

One phase of the Raglan election is demonstrated by the following statement in a press message from Hamilton the day following the contest:— “ Tbe> following telegram, signed by Mr F. J. Farrell, vice-president of the Smth Auckland Motor Traders’ Association, has been sent to Mr Coates: ‘Yesterday’s result at Raglan is an effective answer to your iniquitous motor regulations. 1 ”

The death . occurred at Lewishaiii Hospital yesterday of Mr John Baker, aged 27, formerly, a resident of Greymouth, where lie attended the Marist Brothers School, and was for a time employed in the “Star” Office. He was a son of Mr Stephen Baker, formerly of the Gre.vmouth Loco Department and was a nephew of Messrs J. and M. Kennedy, Guinness Street. His mother. Mrs Galligan, is proprietress of the Addington Hotel. Ho leaves one sister, Mrs .McPhail, of Chustcl in roll.

\t the Kumara Borough Council meeting on Thursday, considerable comment was made of the speed of heavily lmlen timber lorries over the Teremakau Bridge. Amongst the suggestions made to stop the practice was one to place a number of planks at intervals across the decking of the bridge. Maintenance is costly to the various local bodies involved, and if the nuisance continues it is ffrobahle that loads will he so restricted that the damage caused hv excessive speed will ha minimised. The Conservator of State Forests has advised the Kumara Borough Council that the Forestry Department had no power to allow any portion of the royalties received on timber to ho utilised for the upkeep Of roads in the borough. It was resolved to communicate with the member for the district, pointing out tho difficulties under which the Kumara Borough was labouring in having to keep roads in repair for heavy traffic for cartage of timber, out of which no benefit was derived, and suggesting that the member approach the Minister towards getting assistance.

Cable advice front London states that after 20th. September, 1927 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes will have to he advanced. AVe advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best values. Advt.

Take no risks with a cough or cold. Get “ Nazol ” the scientific, commonsense remedy. Gives instant relief. Penetrating and soothing. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

A lady’s toilette is incomplete without good hosiery: AVe stock dependable lilies only in all the wanted shades; Artificial silk “One Step” 3s 6d, “ New City ” 4s lid, Bond’s “Sylk Arlo” Os lid, Bonds’ Du-’O Sylks 8s lid. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Puny and irritable children are often afflicted with worms. The safest and most pleasant remedy is AVnde’s Worm Figs. Aboslutelv effective. —Advt.

New' Fadeless Curtains in coloured, all over and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to os 6d yd.—Advt.