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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1927, Page 2

Messrs Houston and Co. will sell by auction to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. forty young fowls. Alexander River Mine last month won 9foz. of gold from 80 tons of quartz crushed, valued at £375. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell by auction to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. in tbe mart, a quantity of furniture and effects. Gored iby a bull near Barrytown on Saturday, a boy named Herbert Shannon was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital, suffering from a wound in his neck. His condition is not serious. Rev. Canon T. Hamilton, who has been assisting Rev. J. Perkins, in Hokitika for some time past returned, to Christchurch by this morning’s train, carrying good wishes from a large circle of friends made during liis stay in the district. Rev. Walker Knowles is taking the place of Canon Hamilton.

A Rugby car driven by Mr A. Saratov, of Blackball, got out of hand going along the Kuinara “straight” on Sunday afternoon, and ran off the road and overturned. Mr Sanity was driving at tlib time, and was considerably shaken. The extent ol damage to the car has not yet been ascertained. Tho car was insured by' a comprehensive policy.

The incidental music to la? supplied at Miss James’ concert at the Princess Theatre next Thursday night, will be supplied b,v the Black Hand Orchestra which has very kindly offered t > assist with musical selections at the opening of the entertainment, and during the interval. The presence of the Orchestra will be a welcome addition, and will add to the attractions of an already excellent programme.

The sunshine and rain records at Hokitika for tho eleven months to the end of November were respectively 1881 hours 58 minutes and 104.07 inches. For the previous year (1926) to the end of December, the figures were 1880 hours 30 minutes and 118.00 inches. That sunshine record is tin refore easily beaten this year, and is now approaching the normal record of sunshine which is over 2000 hours a year. Nominations for all events at the Hokitika races close at 0 o’clock tomorrow (Wednesday) night, at which hour also the Committee meets to make final arrangements for the race meeting. The sale of rights in connection with the race meeting takes place at 11.30 next Saturday forenoon at the Princess Theatre. Judging by reports the meeting is going to he well patronised by horseowners. and racing on two public holidays, both days should be well attended.

Messrs IV. Wed del and Co. Ltd. London, advise, dated 2nd. December: “Danish .butter, 192 s to 196 s -(last week 2045) ; New Zealand unsalted butter 186 s to 188 s (188 s to 1925) ; New Zealand salted butter 166 s to 172 s (172 s to 178 s) market firm. Cheese (white) 98s to IOOs (100 s to 102 s); (coloured) 96s to 98s (99s to 101 s) market quiet. Canadian cheese (white and coloured) 102 s to 106 s (102 s to 106 s).”

A poor article is no bargain at any price. Quality! goods and our cash prices are always bargains.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. Kapoc beds best quality kapoc and ticking, single bed 33s 6d to 37s 6d. double bed 57s 03 to 69s 6d at McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt. Men! Complete your Xmas outfit by pm chasing one of our felt hats. Prices 10s 6d to sos. W. H. Stopforth.—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.

The Committee of the Hokitika Library meets to-night at 7.30 o’clock. A meeting of the District Racing Committee will he held at Greymoutli at 7.30 o’clock this evening. A meeting of all interested in the Hospital Day Appeal 'will be held this evening at the Board rooms at 7.30 o’clock. —Advt. Five dozen wide-end ties to be cleared at Is Gd each. See window display. AY. H. Stopforth.—Advt. If you’re still undecided “ what-to-give ” come to Paterson’s, where an unparalleled, variety of useful, sensible gifts for young and old is displayed for vour selection. —Advt.

Air H. A. Gilliert, motor editor of the Christchurch “Sun,” arrived in Hokitika yesterday evening via Nelson and lleefton. Mr Gilbert, who is accompanied by Mrs Gilbert left for AVaiho Gorge to-day and proposes to visit Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and other points of interest. The Mayor in another column invites the public to attend a meeting at the Town Hall on Friday next at 8.30 p.m. to decide what assistance shall be given in connection with the diamond jubilee of Greymoutli district. The Mayor of Greymoutli will be present and address the meeting.

It was reported at last evening's meeting of the Greymoutli Fire Board that Fireman T. Deere, after completing thirty-four years’ service, and Fireman H. Lynch, after completing twenty-eight years’ service, had resigned from the Fire Brigade, their places having been filled by the appointment of Messrs F. Costello and 0. 0. Coburn. The Board resolved that the retiring firemen, if they so desired, should retain their uniforms.

The sad news has been received of the death of Airs Carr, wife of Air G. .1. Carr, general manager for Rinui Goldfields Ltd., which took place this morning at Christchurch. Since her arrival at Hokitika from America some months ago the deceased had been in serious ill health, and some weeks ago was taken to Christchurch for further treatment. It was known that her condition had been serious for some time past. Very general iegret will bo extended to the bereaved hmlband.

An advertisement of interest to the thrifty appears elsewhere in this issue. The Government is issuing Post Office Certificates for LI. Lib, and LIOO denominations repayable in one, two, or live years, obtainable at any Post Office .Money-order Office within the Dominion. The interest on the investment works out at It per cent., 5 per cent, and 5j per cent on the purchase price according to the currency desired. The opportunity may be regarded as an exceptional one to invest even small sums at good interest, and is an attractive proposition for young people and small investors as an incentive to thrift.

The new comet reported yesterday has a large nucleus, widely spread head and large tail. It is situated in the constellation Norma, which is further south than Scorpio. Its position was given as 10 hours 5 minutes right ascension and fifty-three degrees south declination, hut Air Townsend at Ifawera reported the comet as being one of second magnitude, easily visible to the naked eye, the position then lieiug Ifi hours 20 minutes right ascension and fifty ■-two degrees south declination. Apparently the comet is travelling very rapidly.

A motor-cyclist met with a surprising adventure at Diamond Harlxiur, Christchurch, on Sunday morning. In a sidecar outfit he descended the track from ill front of Godley House. 'I liming sharply at the bottom he was confronted by a flight of concrete stops, instead of a continuation of the track as he expected. It was too late to pull up, and the driver was forced to drive down the steps, to the consternation of a number of onlookers. Motor and sidecar made a rapid, if uncomfortable descent, and arrived at the bottom (|iiite unharmed.

The local executive in connection with the reception to the Hon. Amery, Secretary of State, who- is <lue here at midday next Monday, met last evening, the Mayor (Mr t’errv) presiding. It was decided to meet the visitor at the railway station 'on arrival at 12.H0, the Mayor and County Chairman, and members of local bodies to lie present. It was decided to ask business people to close their premises from 12 to 2.30 and to invite the attendance of the Municipal Band; also to ask citizens to display bunting. A special invitation was authorised to all school children to lie marshalled under teachers if possible. Subject to the distinguished visitor’s convenience the public welcome will be held from Keller’s balcony or at the Princess Theatre. The Mayor will speak briefly in welcome, and leave as much time as possible for reply bv Mr Amery. Members of the legislature and local bodies generally will be invited to be present. Mr Murdoch, County Chairman, said in deference to the wish expressed by the visitor owing to his time being so limited, the proposal to formally meet him at Waiho had been abandoned, and the County Council would associate itself with the civic welcome at Hokitika.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday John McFnrlnne (lorry driver) was charged that as driver he used a motor vehicle, the weight whereof combined with the weight of the load, thereon, exceeded 10 tons, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided; that on August 17, on the Teremakau-Ross Road (part of the Inangahua, Junction to Waiho Road), being a road classified as a secondclass road, did operate a motor lorry the weight of which together with the weight of the load it was actually carrying, exceeded the maximum weight (eight tons) for which a sec-ond-class road is available, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided. Francis Patrick Watson and Jeanetta Galloway ‘Watson, of Dillmanstown, sawmillers. owners of lorry, were charged with allowing it to be used on August 17. when the combined weight exceeded 10 tons. The charge was laid under the Motor Vehicles Act. 1924. On the first charge against McFarlane, the S.M. inflicted a fine of i£2, with 10s costs and £1 Us fid solicitor’s fee; the second charge was withdrawn. On the third, he inflicted a fine of £l. with 10s costs and £3 3s solicitor’s fee. Watsons were convicted and fined £2, with £1 0s 4d costs and £1 11s 6d solicitor’s fee. Neil Ween ink was charged that, on October 12, on the Arthur’s Pass-Kumara Road, being a road classified as a third-class road, he did operate a motor lorry the weight of which, together with the weight of the load it was actually carrying, exceeded the maximum weight (six tons) for which a third-class road is available. Defendant was fined £2 and costs £3 15s.

Ladies new neckwear in crepe de chine and lace just in from London by parcel post; ladies collars, vestees, scarfs, etc., 2s to 10s 6d. McKay’s, Hokitika.—Ad vt. Six only super quality eider-down quilts, artistic design in Jltin covering. Prices £7 7s and £8 Bs. An acceptable Xmas gift- fit McKay’s, Hokitika.— Adut,