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Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1927, Page 2

It is notified in this issue that Duck Creek Bridge. Tvokatnhi Road, will lie closed to all traffic while under reconstruction. commencing on Friday next. A ford will he available at the side of the bridge.

The gross tonnage of goods traffic through the Otira tunnel from west to east last week was Olio tons, compared with 2610 tons in the corresponding week last year, when the line was blocked for several days owing to floods.

To succeed the Yen. J. A. Julius as Archdeacon of Timaru, the Bishop of Christchurch offered the archdeaconate to the Rev. Harold Purchns, of Geraldine, who has accepted it. ATr Purclias will become Archdeacon of Timaru, which has now been separated from Westland, when Archdeacon Julius becomes Dean of Christchurch.

One death from tuberculosis and one from pneumonia occurred in the Canterbury health district last week. Notifications of eases of infectious diseases in the same period were as follows: Canterbury: Scarlet fever C, tuberculosis 13, pneumonia 5, pneumonic influenza 2, erysipelas 1, lethargic encephalitis 1. West Const: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 3.

Dr Owen Johnston, Superintendent of the Southland Hospital, who carried out experiments for a year to ascertain the cause of mortality in lambs, states that pulpy kidney is caused by oxalate poisoning from sorrel in the early stages of its growth. The ultimate remedy would be to eliminate sorrel from pastures. This would take a long time, but meantime, farmers would require to have sufficient sorrel-free feed to carry ewes and lambs over from four to six weeks, the danger period in each year. Several farmers have related incidents which support Dr Johnston’s theory.

The indications for the" forthcoming racing and trotting meetings on the Coast are improving. There will lie six meetings in all—three galloping and three trotting, and the total stakes to l>e offered will total £10,13-5. The meetings open with races at Hokitika on Dee. 26th. and 27th. and trots at Westport on the same day, and wind up with the Reefton race meeting on January 6th. and 7th. There will be seven days’ gallops in all, for which £6,185 will he distributed, and four days’ trots for which the stakes will total £3650. For the local meeting opening on Boxing Day a number of horses are in training here and a good influx of visitors is expected. Have yon seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. A not a pleasure in store awaus you.— Advt.

Children with worms restored good health by Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe, pleasant and reliable, —Advt,

Tlie ball at Kokatahi in aid of the school prize fund takes place to-night. The Black-Hand Orchestra supplies the music.

Berlei Corsets for fit and comfort We specialise in all Berlei Corsets Corsellettes and Suspender Beltls Call to-day at Addison’s. —Advt.

At St. Mary’s Club last evening there was a crowded attendance when the weekly euchre took place. The following were the prize winners: Miss Keating first, Miss Veale second, Mrs Sumner third, Miss Bell fourth. Supper was served at the conclusion ol cards.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London 11th. inst. as follows: — “Banish butter 198 s to 200 s (last week 100 s), N.Z. unsalted 181 s to 188 s (181 s to 188 s). N.Z. salted 172 s to 170 s (106 sto 1725). Market steady. Cheese (white and coloured) 98s to 100 s (100 s to 102 s). Market quiet. New Zealand salted butter, Ist. grade stored 168 s to 170 s. Canadian cheese (white and coloured) 100 s to 103 s (102 s to 103 s).”

An unpleasant experience betell the Rev. Father Forrester, of Inglewood, while conducting the service in St. Joseph’s Church, at EUlmm. Approaching too near to an altar light behind him, the clergyman’s surplice accidentally, and unknown to him, caught fire. But for the promptness of X. Sheehy, an altar hoy, who assited in tearing the blazing garment from his shoulders, Father Forrester would probably have sulfered injury. The occurrence created a commotion and one lady in the congregation fainted.

To discover in the basement of his house a forgotten well, 17it. deep and with 7ft. of water in the bottom, was the startling experience of Mr W. S. Hooker, of Newmarket, Auckland. Mr Hooker was engaged in restoring the foundations of the house when lie came upon n raised stop, apparently of concrete. Doubting its solidarity, Mr Hooker started to dig it up. Suddenly a brick disappeared through a mysterious gap. A second brick dropped through, fell some distance and splashed into water. Neither Mr Hooker nor his predecessor, whose joint occupancy covered 16 years, knew of the existence of the well. The water was lieautifully clear, and the well very lieatlv made.

The death took place at AVellingtoi on Saturday of Airs McQuilkin, widow til the late Mr John McQuilkin, of liar Mail. The deceased was a native ol County Antrim, Ireland, and hai reached the advanced age of 82 years, She arrived on the Coast in 1866, am reared a family of five sons and three daughters, one of whom, along will her husband, who was a well-knowi County Roadman, predeceased her i few years ago. after which she went t' icsido at 'Wellington. She leaves tw< daughters (both of whom are Sisters in Convent of the Home of Compassioi Island Ray. Wellington), and five sons Patrick, John and James (Hokitika) Joseph (Blackball), and Hugh (ten tral Otago). The remains will hi brought to Hokitika for interment The relatives will have the sympathy o many friends in their bereavement.

Just opened direct from the heal manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs fron: 8s 9d, 12s 6d to 12 fid.—Schroder anil Co.—Advt.

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