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Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1927, Page 2

The annual concert and ball in aid of Woodstock .school prize fund will be held on Wednesdav, Dee. 7th.

The second match between the New Zealand cricket team and The 'Rest will be played at Lancaster Park Christchurch, on November 18lh. 19tli, 21st and 22m1.

On the bowling green last evening in a game for the Bruce measures. Mo.ssr.Bruce. Cooke, Conning and May ware <s) 21, defeated .Messrs C. .). King Coles, Adams and Stevenson (s) 17.

On Friday night North Canterbury had an unwelcome summer experience in the form of a. severe frost, which did a largo amount of damage. ’1 lie early potato crops suffered severely, and tomatoes, French beans, scarlet runners and marrows that were exposed were entirely ruined. It appears, too, that stone fruit also was damaged.

Kortegast Bros, wish to draw the attention of all entrants for the Juslrute Competition that one ot the 12 prizes, a Juslrute watch, has already been won by Master I). Kerr, of Hokitika. They wish to mention that they have over a dozen more prizes to be distributed. Don’t forget to save the Juslrute Crowns.—Advt.

On the second Thursday in next month (Bth. December) Miss James of Oreymouth, teacher of elocution will stage an entertainment at the Prinecss Theatre, including a mimtier of Hokitika pupils. The entertainment will consist of two parts, one, vocal aiul instrumental with several special studies in elocution, and the other a pleasing 'playlet, “Princess Tenderheart,” in which, there will be seven juvenile characters. The piece will consist of two scenes, and will be a very pleasant stage presentation. The entertainment "ill be given for the purpose of augmenting the fund for wireless at the Mental Hospital. Admission will be at popular rates., and arrangements will be made to reserve seats, particulars of which will be given next week.

“As one who has bad a close connection with the Bay of Islands Swordfish and Mako Shark Club, I can answer the question as to the method of the disposal of swordfish flesh,” (writes a correspondent to the “New Zealand Herald”) “The answer is ‘Dumped overboard at sea.’ There are no facilities about Bussell for utilising fish flesh commercially except at Purerua, where a canning factory operates on mullet, with swordfish, kingfish, schnapper, and kaliawai for tinning proved that with the exception of the latter, they are too dry for tinning. Again, few people care to eat swordfish flesh after the fish has lain on the thwarts of a launch for twelve hours or more in the broiling sun. However, the flesh is excellent, of a light pinkish colour, and tasting, to my mind, more like liapuka than any other fish. Until freezing chambers are established at the Bay of Islands, or a plant for converting waste fish into manures, etc., the colossal waste of fish flesh of all vareities will continue in these parts as it lias done for years past."

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

The “Three Queens” a low-priced Ladies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, in the newest shades, banana, woodland rose, French nude, coral, champagne, etc., price 4s 3d at McKays.—Advt. Children's coughs need carefu watching. “ Nazol ” is the best remedy, and may prevent serious trouble later. Penetrating and soothing. 60 doses for Is 6d, —rAdvt.

Cars will leave Newmans’ Motors Garage to-morrow at 8 p.m. for the dance at Kokntahi.

The Westland Hospital Board gives notice in this issue of its intention to apply for a loan of £IOOO. Private advice received states Captain Jamieson, the well-known skipper, is at present in Westport Hospital in a serious condition, suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke.

St. Mary’s euchre will he continued this evening when the following prizes will be offered for competition: First, 701 b bag of sugar, 50lb bag of flour, olb of tea; second, ham; third, quarter ton of ioal; fourth, half a dozen (lips and saucers.—Advt.

A billiard room and hair dressing and tobacconist business in Canterbury is offered for sale in this issue; also a bakery business to lease for ten years. Particulars from W. 51. Cotterell, Tomuka.

While the Armistice Day silence was being generally observed at Hamilton, it was broken by the screech of a fire engine, which dashed along the main street to the Frankfon butter factory, only to find that a youth, who had been instructed to blow the factory siren at eleven o'clock, had pressed the 'button connecting the factory with the fire station.

The death took place on Sunday of Miss Blanche Eliza I.aing, aged 24 years, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs .1, Laing, of Marsden Bond, Greymouth. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time, and her death was not unexpected. In addition to her parents, she leaves one sister, Amy, and five brothers, Arthur (Dunedin), James (Kaetahi), John, Thomas and William, Grcymoulh.

An unusual motor accident occurred yesteiday afternoon in Stafford Street. A car was standing unattended on an incline when it suddenly moved rearwards down the hill. Gathering momentum it crossed the street and footpath and crashed into Cass Square fence wrecking a complete panel ol the fence. The impact arrested the car which was found to be but little damaged, a spare wheel at the rear of the car taking the impact, and being inflated acted as a buffer. There was a resounding crash as the silver pine railings and pickets gave way to the sudden shock, tint in the circumstances the total damage was less than at first appeared possible.

To see the final stages of the sev-enty-two hours’ club swing, undertaken by Mr Charles Bucket! with a view to breaking existing records, large crowds visited the Choral Hall, C'hristdhureh, on Saturday night. Mr Bucket! reached the seventy-two hours that he had set himself out to do. and easily eclipsed all previous records for club-swinging. The swing began on Wednesday night at eleven o’clock and finished on Saturday night at the .snipe hour. The previous world’s record of sixty-three hours, made by T. W. Burrows, of Australia, with three pound clubs, was passed at two o’clock on Saturday afternoon. As Air Duckett's swing was made with clubs which were officially declared fo weigh Gibs sozs there is added honour in bis eclipse of the previous record. Although nothing definite is known about it, the previous world's record with Gib clubs was about, fifty hours, so Mr Buckett disposed of that iecord bv nearly a day.

As tbe sequel to a collision between a motor bus and a train at tbe Cobden Bridge level crossing, on September 20. Herbert McGlashan, the driver of the bus, was charged at the Greymouth ■ Court yesterday with attempting to pass over the crossing when it was not clear. After hearing evidence Air Aleldruin, B.AT., said that, the charge was one of attempting to cross the line when it was not clear. The regulations wore very comprehensive. The whole onus was thrown upon the user ol the road, and not upon the railwavmen. In this ease there was no question of reckless driving or anything like that. It was merely an error of judgment on the part of AfcGlashan. He bad committed a breach of tbe regulations in not having made absolutely sure that the lino was c lear before lie crossed. However, it was not a deliberate breach of the law. Defendant would he fined 10s. with £2 witnesses’ expenses. and £1 2s Court costs.

A miner, named Hugh Hassail, employed at tlie Dobson Aline, appeared yesterday morning before Air A\ . Aleldruin, S.AI., on a charge of having been found in possession of a cigarette in the mine in tbe dip section in contravention of the safety regulations, under the Alining Act. Air .T. \V. Hannan, for the in formant, (the Inspector of Alines) said that the facts in this case were similar to. those ol seven or eight previously before the Court. Tho Dobson mine was a very dangerous one. Probably the oilending article had been overlooked, however. and whilst a, heavy penalty would in future bo asked tor, such a penalty was not sought on this occasion, although it was desired that a warning should he given by the Court as to greater stringency in punishing further breaches of these regulations. Tho Magistrate, in imposing a fine of ]os and costs, said tbe matter was a serious one. AVhile no heavy penalty was now asked, lie must state that il any further such breaches came up he would treat them as most serious cffenoes.

Just opened direct from the lies! manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster Tapestry and reversible, also new de signs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs from 8s fid, 12s fid to 12 fid—Schroder ami Co.—Advt.

The most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tan-01.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that losts for a long time. Does not smear. All grocers —Advt.