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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1927, Page 2

Mr IT. Af. Coulson. Dentist, imf'iles that he resumes practice on Monday. 1 llh. ilist.- Advt.

Dr Teh bolniami left on a short visit lo Christchurch to-day, and is expected to return on Tuesday.

Mr J. A. Afurdocli, County Chairman. who lias been visiting Christchurch and Wellington, is expected to return this evening.

Tiio Jubilee of the opening of the Presbyterian Church at Kumnrn will be celebrated on Friday. 18th. Nov. by a special service at T.dl) p.m. which I!ev. T. X. Cuttle, of Greytuoiith. will conduct.

The rebuilding of Duck Creek bridge on the Kokatahi road will be taken in hand towards the end of next week, when traffic bv the bridge will be interrupted for a period. A ford" is being provided for the convenience of vehicle traffic. The construction of the new bridge will be expedited ns much as possible.

Falling through the open trapdoor of a cellar on Al aw hern. Quay. Greymouth on Thursday. Air W. Voting, insurance agent, of Greymouth, received a fractured jaw. bruises and shock, and is now an inmate of the Grey Hospital. Tt is understood that the trapdoor was left open while* some work" was being done in the cellar, and that Afr Voting failed to notice the opening in the footpath.

At the Afagistrato’s Court. Kumara on Friday. William Gamble charged with driving over nod damaging a silent policeman at the intersection of ATum and Soddon Streets was (onvictcd and fined £1 and costs' 13s and also to pay damages incurred, £l. Two young men who were found on Junction Hotel after hours were ordered to pay costs 70s each.

It is reported that the lions. Ministers of Lands (Hon McLeod) and Agriculture and State Forests (Hon Hawken) will visit AYcstland shortly after Parliament rises, which it is expected will lie towards the end of the present month. Some portions of South M'estland are likely to he traversed by the .Ministers who will he travelling together.

The death of Mrs AY. E. Rnwsnn (formerly .Miss Gertie .Moss), widow of the late Air AY. K. Dawson, for many years Magistrate at AA’estport, took place on AA'ednosdav at her late residence in Hamilton, after a long illness. She leaves two daughters and two brothers, George (Christchurch). Henry (AA cllington), and four sisters, Airs Cox iTiiiiaru), Mrs limes Jones (Tiinani). and -Mrs E. Dyer I Afasterton).

Good prices are being realised for medals issued to troops which served in New Zealand during the Maori AVnr, according to the latest catalogue from London. The highest-priced medal is one described as very rare, which was awarded to a member of the 40tli Regiment, bearing the date 1860 to 18(11. Its retail price is £TS. Others range in price from £T 7s Oil to Cl 15s, while groups of three medals, awarded to the one individual, are offered up to £8 10s. Alore recent medals, such as tile New Zealand Long Service and Good Conduct medal, and an artillery rifle shooting medal dated 1903, bear a sale value of C-l 10s and Cl Is respective! v.

For a cold in the head you want something that will penetrate and soothe. There’s nothing like "Nazol. Instant relief. GO doses for Is Cd.— Advt.

No cough or cold can live with

" Nazol.” A sure, safe and speedy method of routing the most stubborn cough. Powerful, penerating, and soothing. 00 doses Is Cd.—Advt.

Furniture polished with "Tan-01 will not show smears or collect dust. Gives a longer shine, too. Economical, and easily applied. All grocers.—Advt.

All Excelsior Juniors are requested to meet at If) o'clock on Sunday morning at Hen Theim’s, with'togs.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. offer for private sale a commodious six-room-ed residence on Gibson Quay.

Messrs M. Houston and C'o. offer for sale a Massey Harris Tedder 00 gal. separator and a good delivery bus at a reasonable price

Ills Excellency the Governor-General is expected to visit portions of the Coast early next month, his tour including mainly the northern part of Westland.

The number of entrants for the matriculation examination this year, states a Wellington telegram, is -1150 (a slight decrease) ; 850 for accountants’ preliminary, 190 for junior and national scbolarxbips. A number of entries have been received for the Lizzie Rathbono Scholarship.

It is understood there is a possibility of the Rt. Hon. Mr Aincry. Secretary for State in the British Cabinet. when louring New Zealand shortly visiting Westland by way of the Copeland Pass, In which event visits will he paid to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in South Westland, and afterwards motor to Hokitika. The visit will be contingent on the weather, and if it is accomplished will lie a source of great satisfaction to the community.

During the commercial tree-planting season just closed from information received from the Director of Forestry the indications arc that at least 05,001) acres of soft wood plantations, consisting of Douglas fir, several varieties of pines, cedars, cypresses, and other species, have been made on idle lands in New Zealand. This planting, to which the State Forest .Service has contributed substantially half, is a record for the liritish Knipire—perhaps for the world. When it is considered that the planting cost, at least as far as the State is concerned, is not L2 an acre, and that New Zealand has over 5.000.000 acres of ideal tree-growing country, it is obvious that the Dominion is destined to become a very important factor in supplying the timber needs of the Empire.

There was a large congregation at All Saints’ Church last evening for the service commemorative of Armistice Day. The ordinary evensong service was followed, conducted by Canon Hamilton, tile Vicar (Rev. .1. Perkins) reading the Lessons. The preacher was the Rt. Rev. Bishop of Christchurch, who spoke at some length on the means trending to peace throughout the world. To that end he stressed specially the value of the League of Nations as a means ot international fellowship and understanding. The old Roman saying. "To secure peace, prepare war,” was now obsolete, and should be substituted,

" to secure peace, prepare peace.” 'I Ik theme was developed in a very thoughtful address which was followed at tentivelv by an engrossed congregation A collection in aid of foreign mission! was taken up. The service closed will the singing ot a verse ot the Nations Anthem.

Reporting to the Greymouth itorough Council on the llorotigh water supply, the liorough Engineer (Mr A. J. Fairmaid) said that last month’s Hood stopped the inlet to the basin from which the town supply is drawn. ’J he shingle hank on the outside ot the basin creeps in further with each Hood, and tin- basin threatens to close lip, in which ease the water supply to the town will lie cut off. 55 ith a view to overcoming the difficulty the engineer has submitted a scheme to put down three eight-inch diameter bores, each to he 100 feet distant from a junction box on the main suction pipe and with 10 feet between adjacent bores. The scheme, while being sale from Hood damage so long as the river does not actually change its course and flow close alongside the pumping station, will provide a supply ot clean, pure water, irrespective of Hood conditions in the river. The estimated cost is 2050.

Tlio Xiinvt^iiin whalers l»:ivt‘ great faith in lliti resources of the Ross Sen mid are look!no forward to a good fntell of whales (luring tlie ensuing summer months, states n Dunedin eorros|iondent. The big oil-fuel “ mother ship,” ('. A, I.arson, arrived at Port Chalmers on Thursday afternoon for water and fresh provisions. On leaving there site proceeds to the whaling base at Stewart Island, from where her sister ship, the Sir dames Clark Ross, takes her departure at the end of this week lor “ the ice.” '1 he chasers will join the mother ships at the winter quarters at Stewart Island. Two new chasers will join the fleet this season. One of these arrived on Thursday morning at Port Chalmers lor a supply of fuel oil from the C. A. l.arsen, which is herself an oil fuel humor. '1 he new chasers show improvements on their predecessors in several details, and the deadliness of their harpooning equipment has not lacked attention. r lho harpoon weighs 1 I-111), and to it is attached a 3)in manila line, thirty to forty fathoms of which are usually required to span the distance between the gun on the forecastle head and its prey. The disabling charge of explosive is fitted to the penetrating end of the harpoon, 'fhe harpooners are the skilled experts of the chase, and a keen rivalry develops as to which chaser shall account for fhe largest number of whales for the season.

Just opened direct from fhe besl manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster Tapestry and reversible, also new do signs in sofa squares and carpet run ners. Rest value obtainable rugs fron 8s fid, Ids fid to -Id Gd.—Schroder am; Co.—Advt.

Finger-prints cannot he left on “Tan--01 ” polished furniture. Unsurpassed for floors, furniture and leather goods. Fussy to apply. All grocers.—Advt.

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

Liquid “ Tan-01 ” produces the highest gloss on floors and furniture, and the longest brilliant shine. Isn’t sticky. Also in paste form. Grocers e very whe re.—Advt.