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Hokitika Guardian, 25 October 1927, Page 2

A good many travelled to Greymouth yesterday to the trotting meeting by train and car, while many outside resort > also were visited.

The funeral of the late Mrs R. Johnson, of Albert Street, Greymouth, took place on Saturday morning in very heavy rain. Archdeacon Carr conducted the services at the residence and graveside. A large number of floral tributes were placed on the grave from sorrowing friends.

The usual weekly euchre tournament willl lie held in St. Alary’s Club Rooms this evening at 8 o’clock. The prizes to be awarded arc:—First, a pair of blankets; second, a honeycomb quilt; third, an umbrella ; fourth, a coir mat. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt.

On Thursday evening next at the Soldiers’ Hall the railway hall will he the principal fixture calling for public attention. It is sure to be extremely well patronised. Many visitors are coming in from the country for the occasion. The railway employees have an active ladies’ committee working with them to make the event an outstanding success. It. is the intention to have every department keyed up to the most exacting requirements.

The Secretary of the Treasury has acknowledged receipt of the following amounts, forwarded by persons unknown, as conscience money to the New Zealand Government: 12s and 10s, forwarded to the Railway Department, Wellington; Is, forwarded to the Chief l’ostmastor, Dunedin ; 8s forwarded to the State Forest Service, Wellington; 21 forwarded to the Treasury. "Wellington.

rhe special train from Christchurch on Saturday bringing passengers for the Greymouth trotting meeting did not arrive in Greymouth until 3 p.m., a slip at Rotomanu delaying the train and also the ordinary overland express and also the ordinary overland express, tlie latter not arriving there till 5.30 and the train to Hokitika did not reach its destination till 7.15 p.m.

A Christchurch message states: — When the efforts of over one hundred men seemed of little avail against a fire that swept through a portion of the State Forest at Hanmer on Saturday morning, Nature came to their aid, several heavy showers of rain damping the remainder of the plantations and enabling tbe fire-lighters to get the outbreak under control. The tire was the most destructive that lias yet been experienced in the Hanmer forest, and it cleared an area of between two and three hundred acres of valuable pines.

Step along to Tennent’s to-day for your new liand-bag. A large and varied assortment and the prices are right-.—J. Tennent, Rev'ell Street. — Advt.

For a cold in the head you want something that- will penetrate and soothe. There’s nothing like “Nazol. Instant relief. 60 doses for Is 6d. Advt.

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. If not a pleasure in store awaits you.— Advt.

Mr It. Chas Webb, representative of the Westland Wood Pulp and Paper Syndicate Ltd. is at present in Hokitika on a business visit and may be seen at the Post Office Hotel for a few davs.

Last even inf? a reception to lit. Hon. L. C. Amery. Secretary of State for tie Dominions, by the Horsham Borough Council, Victoria, was broadcasted by ;JL(). Melbourne .and Mr Amerv’s address could be picked up here about 10 o’clock last night.

In connection with the second day of the (Ireymoulli Trotting meeting.

special train this morning and will leave Grey to-night at (CIO, arriving at 8.10 and going on to Ross at 8.30, the usual 2.15 p.m. train to Ross being cancelled. The ordinary outward train to Grey at 1.3.) p.m. and inward express arriving at (1.15 p.m. will run as usual.

The death of Mrs Hannah MeKcnziie, Formerly of Brunner, occurred on Monday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Dafforn. St. Albans. Christchurch, at the age <0 07 years. A native of Bendigo, deceased was highly esteemed during her residence on the Vest Coast. Her husband died many years ago, and she leaves four daughters, one son and two brothers.

The flood damage on Friday night in the County does not appear to he very extensive. The Waitaha Lagoon crossing was washed out, the near appioaching going altogether, while the piped waterway was displaced. There must have been a heavy volume of water rushing through. At Arahura Valley a small bridge was washed out above the Factory. The County effected a temporary crossing by the evening, and to-day tlie bridge is being erected with a larger waterway.

After a week of interruption play was available on the bowling green yesterday, morning and afternoon, the ground being heavy alter the heavy downpour of the last lew days. 1 here was an unusual circumstance in the morning, the green being well sprinkled with hailstones while play was in progress, hut two minutes after the sun cnine out again and the white “kitties” soon melted away, but they helped to keep the playing ground damp for some time, till the strong easterly and bright sun improved the running considerably.

The weather on Saturday-cleared ill the afternoon and the' evening was fine, the flood in the river running out rapidly as the day wore on. Saturday night was showery hut Sunday morning was fine, but rain came on in the afternoon. In the hills there was i heavy fall of snow, and the low 10l had a heavy sprinkling, reaching All. Tiihua and Alt. Graham. There was i. sharp drop in the atmospere, there being a wintry snap. A osterdav morning was cloudy and about 11.30 a light hail shower fell, hut the afternoon was fine a sunny, with a keen easterly wind blowing, which dried up tlie streets.

The -Minister of .Marine has released the report of the Royal Commission which recently inquired into the Napier harbour affairs, says a Press Association message. 'I he commissioners, in a voluminous report, traverse all phases of the question. They are convinced that a breakwater harbour is preferable to an inner harbour from engineering, navigation and economic viewpoints. However, they do not recommend the completion of either, advising that for the next ten years the Harbour Board should prosecute* a policy of putting the present harbour facilities into a proper state ol repair, and of improving the board’s valuable endowments bv means ol reclamation. The commission recommends that the cost of tlie inquiry he home by the Harbour Board.

lad named Nor! Smith. aged ’lll years, was admitted to the Grey River Hospital on Sunday morning. suffering from a bullet wound in his head, due to the accidental discharge of a pea rifle. It appears that the injured boy was walking with his two brothers across a natch of lupins near Blukctown, when a pea rifle carried by bis brother James suddenly went off, the bullet striking Noel Smith, who was walking on a little ahead. The buy immediately staggered and foil. His brothers, realising the seriousness of his wound, inimediatoiy solight aid and the unfortunate lad was conveyed to the hospital. An operation was performed Sunday evening. but the condition of the injured lad failed to show any signs of improvement, and at a late hour be was reported to be in a critical condition. It is understood that there was only one bullet in the rifle when the boys set out for their ramble. The injured hoy is a son of Mr mid -Mrs John Smith, of Bhiketown.

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

We offer exceptional value in “Fuji Silks” JOiii. wide in all the wanted colours, the shades are saxe. lemon, powder Line, pink, sky and lavender at. 2s fid; extra heavy weight natural at, 2s fid, JOin. erepo-de-cheno in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, special price Js lid. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, nllover and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to 5s fid yd.—Advt.

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

Nothing looks smarter than the fashionable jumper as now worn. Wo have the very latest styles in sleeveless and waistcoat shape in striped and plain fuji silks and extra heavy quality in striped spun silk, at prices from 10s fid, ISs fid, 25s fid to 37s fid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.