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Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1927, Page 2

Mr Seddon. M.l’.. will he visiting Hokitika to -morrow, A Chevrolet motor ear owned by Mr James Mnvo was burnt, as a result ol backfiring, while on the road between Greymouth and Marsdon on Monday evening. The fire occurred at Pino Tree Hill. You’ll want a hat for Xmas. We have just landed our latest indent of .Stetsons, Bursa limits. Hex. Hattershys. and other stylish makes in shades and shapes that are the newest. Get one at W. ft. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The engineers of the West Coast Counties have been invited by the fnangahua County Council to visit Maruia to-day and report for the benefit of tiie Council on a comprehensive scheme regarding river erosion, which is affecting very seriously the Maruia road. Mr W. Millner is attending on behalf of the Westland (.'onnly Council.

Gas appliances for the home are very seasonable Christmas gifts for they bring joy and contentment all tlio year round. Gas is always on top, and where heat is required it is the most economical servant in .summer or winter. There is a great range of uses to which gas may he applied, and appliances on time payments are procurable from the Gas Coy.. Stafford Street, or Mr \V. H. Shannon, Revoll Street.

The Coroner’s inquest in regard to the death of tlie child, John Thomas Robinson, who died oil the 2nd ilist., was re-opened yesterday. Sergt. King on behalf of the police intimated there was no further evidence to tender. The verdict of the Coroner (Mr Evans) was in accordance with the medical testimony, that the cause of death was shock and heart failure as a result of a severe convulsion probably induced by the child eating green fruit.

Alter many weeks of careful preparation the convent pupils will he hoard this evening at the Princess Theatre in their grand concert recital. The programme throughout is a bright one and should meet with pleasurable attention from start to finish. There is no need to mention again the abilities of tbe pupils, for they are well known, hut one thing goes without saying—that those attending the concert will bo rewarded with a bright and very attractive display.

Mr Reddon, M.P.. is in receipt of the following explanatory letter from the Hon. Minister of Lands:—“ln reply to your letter of the 24th ultimo., conveying an enquiry as to what the Department* intends to do with La Fontaine Swamp, and a suggestion that the property would be suitable for flax growing, I have to advise that this matter lias already been considered. A sum lias been appropriated for tbe purpose of conducting experiments on the swamp in flax growing and also in connection with various mixture of grasses. Th*so experiments will be carried out by the Department of Agriculture, and in the meantime it is not intended to make the land available for selection.”

A most useful and serviceable gift is a smart Chubby Umbrella. We have just opened a nice selection in the very latest designs in handles. Prices front 7s lid to 2os.—Schroder and Co.—. Advt.

Big line new pillow-shams, table centres, runners, tablecloths in white ami coloured linens, excellent for Xmas presents. McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. Addisons have opened to-day a selection of dainty frocks.—Advt. If you’re still undecided “ what-to-givo ” come to Paterson’s, where an unparalleled variety of useful, sensible gifts for young and old js displayed for yopr selection,—Adrt,

For ’Xmas presents for men, don’t fail to see W. H. Stopforth’s stock of boxed fancy sox, boxed braces, ties, shirts, socks, handkerchiefs.—Advt.

A notice appears in this issue that persons found depositing rubbish on the beach, except the place authorised by the Borough authorities, will be prosecuted.

The funeral of the late Mr William .McKay took place yesterday afternoon, and was followed by many friends. The Rev. Knowles Smith conducted the service at the graveside.

The death occurred yesterday at the Grey River Hospital of Margaret Joyce Monghan. the live-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Monghan. of Inch bonnie.

Included in the list of those candidates who have passed the second professional examination for the certificate of proficiency in dental surgery are those of Hilda Kelly, of Kokatahi, find Arnold E. Perry, of Hfikitikfi.

The official opening of the Greymoutli swimming baths took place last evening in wintry weather conditions that did not harmonise with the opening ol a swimming hath, hut despite this, a large crowd were in evidence, whose enthusiasm shown during the ceremony would in some measure compensate the committee for the work they have put into the project.

“ Doping ” does not appear to he confined to racehorses in Australia. A\ hen the last Sydney mail left two suspected cases in connexion with the “ tin-hare v ’ sport were under investigation by the controlling authorities. In each instance a heavily backed early favourite eased mysteriously m the betting and ran as if drugged. In one case the presence of chloral hydrate was established.

The death took place at Ikamatun on Tuesday of Mrs Ellen Walslie, widow of tlie late M,r George Walslie, fos many years overseer for the Inangahua County Council. The deceased lady had been in delicate health for some time past. She was aged eighty-one years and leaves three daughters ami three sons, Mesdames B. and J. Ryan (Western Australia!, Miss Walslie (Ikamatua), Joseph (Cape Foulwind), Denis (Wellington) and Eugene (Auckland!.

The death occurred last evening at six o’clock at the Grey River Hospital of .Miss Gwendoline Orr, elder daughter of Alt's Ellen Orr, of Tainui St., Greymoutli. The deceased young lady, who was only eighteen and a-lialf years of age, had been a patient at the Hospital only since Saturday evening, when slip w.as admitted with an attack of double pneumonia. She was a member of the clerical stall’ of Mark Sprot and Co,, and she was about the same day as that on which she was admitted to tbo Hospital. She had a very bright personality, and a large number of friends will extend her bereaved relatives the sim-erest .sympathy in their sad loss.

A well-known and respected Blackball resident. Mrs Harriet Anderson, died yesterday alter a brief illness, at the residence of her son. Mr Maurice Anderson, of Blackball, She was horn 77 years ago at French Pass, Akaron. She was deceased by her husband, Mr J. C. Anderson, ami also by her son. Air Charles Anderson. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. The daughters are Mrs K. Hales, of North Canterbury, ami Aliss Rugbv Anderson (of Nelson), ami the sons are: Colvin (Christchurch), Joseph (at, prosent an inmate of the Wjollington Hospital, suffering from a broken nock, the result of an accident), and Maurice (Blackball).

Those travelling by tlie motor service from Arthur’s Pass speak highly of tbo floral display in the higher regions by tHi' mountain flowers now in generous bloom. A passenger by Newmans Motors on Tuesday, described the trip as a delightful one, and the view full of interest. The grandeur of the Otira Gorge never palls. At present the flowers add to tho beauty of the surroundings and make the trip one of very great pleasure. The road is described as generally good. A short section was under repair, hut apart from that the going was excellent and cars make good time. Some cars are going right through to Christchurch, the road generally being in very fair order.

In the course of an inspection of a mail liner in the Napier roadstead, a newspaper man, delving in the mysteries of the big ship’s up-to-date dairy, learned one of the inner secrets—bow ship’s cream is made. An obliging official of the boat explained the process, b.v which 51 b of dried milk are added to three times that amount of butter and several gallons of water. The whole is then heated to 110 degrees and thoroughly mixed in a rotating cylinder. It is then put through a separator, and lo and behold, cream comes out of one spout and milk issues from the other. Two minutes later passengers in the commodious dining saloon of the vessel are having cream on their sweets, even though the boat may be many weeks from the nearest land.

Ladies appreciate reliable gloves and hosiery. We stock only the best makes, art silk hose, guaranteed, in all the wanted shades at 2s lid, 3s lid. 5s lid, Os (id to 8s lid. also the fashionable slipper heel. Silk gloves smartly embroidered in all the new shades. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Before you buy him a present call at W. 11. Stopforth’s and gaze enviously at his large and varied stock of fancy sox, latest ties, smart shirts, beautiful braces, and handsome handkerchiefs. They’re exclusive.—Advt.

Paddy Boss, the Sports Depot, Revell Street, has opened up a variety of the latest music, including for paino. vocal, and violin solos, duets and trios in book form. A piano on the premises will enable a trial. A special supply of musical for teachers’ use.—Advt.

Carpet runners Is Gd, 5s Od. 6s lid a yard; Axminster runners 12s 9d, 10s 6d, 17s Cd a yard ; hearth rugs 13s 6d. 18s Gd, 255; sofa rugs 19s lid. 27s 6d, 425; Axminster carpet squares 9ft by 10ft Gin, £8 19s Cd to £ls 10s Gd. McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

Sprinkle “ Nazol ” on baby’s pillow to stop that sleep-preventing cough. Acts quickly. Wonderfully soothing. Allays inflammation. GO doses Is Gd. —Advt.