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Hokitika Guardian, 4 February 1928, Page 2

Messrs C’. E. Meredith Ltd. Wainiate notify special prices ftr dessert raspberries and other fruits.

The Greymoutli Technical High School new hostel is now open to receive pupils. Apply to the Principal.

Mr and Mrs IV. Carter,, now residing at Tauranga, celebrate their silver wedding to-morrow. .Mr Carter was formerly custodian of the Government buildings here.

There will be a large official partypresent at the Greymoutli Jubilee this month. Several Mayors and County Chairmen will attend, as well as other representative persons from all parts of the Dominioni. Tourist parties who are making conducted tours under Mr Eric James from Otago to Westland via Haast Pass, are delighted with the trip. Some of the most recent propose next season to make a variation of the tour, crossing by Haast Pass to Ok uni, and travelling thence through the south of Westland to Martin’s Bay, and returning to Otago by Lake Wakatipu country. Ladies will he included in the party next season, and be the first women folk to traverse tile country from Cascade to Martin’s Bay.

Postal officials did smart work on Sunday evening in transferring the Aorangi’s South Island mail from the liner to the Main Trunk express in 20 minutes, says the Auckland ” Star.” As soon as the Aorangi arrived from Vancouver at 8.5 p.m. a postal launch went alongside in the stream, and 170 bags of mail were loaded into it to he brought ashore. The second express was delayed until 8.25 p.m. to avoid a delay of 24 hours that would have occurred in the southern delivery if the connexion had been missed.

The entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura on .Monday next appear in this issue.

A resident, of Stoke, near Nelson, writing to a Iriend says that they are absolutely out ol water and have to go to Nelson every day to bring two large cream cans home tilled with water.

Paddy Ho.ss. at the Sports Depot, Revell Street, has now opened out a lull stock of bicycles and accessories. Patrons will! find the prices right and the assortment a very satisfactory one.

It is understood Mr If. Watkinson District Engineer of the district for the Public Works Department, is under orders for transfer to the Taurnnga district, and will leave for the North Island next week. Mr Watkinson, who has proved a very popular officer in this district, will lie succeeded liv Mr Johnston from Mangahao district. North Island.

While bathing in the surf at Napier last week a 15-year-old Dannevirke girl was severely stung on the neck by a jellyfish. Her first intimation that anything was wrong was when she felt something soft and clammy stinging her in the neck. She seized the jellyfish with her hand and tore it away, and in doing so her hand also sullered from stings. The girl was in extreme pain, and she received medical attention.

The deer stalking season in the Haast region will he well patronised this season. I hose going into the territory will include several oversea visitors. Among tile number is ( olonel Cl. A. Strutt, of Derby, a cousin of Lord Helper, who hail a successful season in the Haas! country two •'-‘■*a-

sons ago. Colonel Strutt, has shot big game in Asia, Airica, and America. Other oversea visitors are Count 1 mi. and Mr Godfrey AVilliani'. ol Wales, who was here also previously deerstalking. and made an extended stay with his yacht in New Zealand waters.

The loss of a popular and valuable exhibit at the Auckland Zoo occurred last Sunday afternoon by the sudden death of the female orang-outang. The animal appeared to he in good health as usual during the morning, except for a slight lack of appetite. " It sickened shortly after midday, and died about J o’clock. A comparatively young animal, it had been in captivity at the zoo for about 2.j years. The lack of pronounced symptoms recalls the recent death in somewhat similar circumstances'of the male of the species, a more recent acquisition. On that occasion a post-mortem examination tailed to disclose the cause of death. 'I he body of the female has been frozen, and careful autopsy will be made short ly.

'flic Westland County general rates collected to date, being the period ho I pro tli? ten per cent penalty is added for default in payment, represents seventy per cent of the whole. In other words. £3.500 were collected of a rate of £5,001) struck. In addition. £750 on account of previous arrears and interest rates, were collected. also, making £-1.210 in till h ,r practically ten mouths of the financial year. Proceedings are now to be taken for the recovery ol the outstanding rates overdue, which will bear also a penalty of ten per cent. The receipts front the respective Hidings on account 'ol general rate's ha\c been :—Southern Hiding, £lO-12; Ccntrad Hiding. £1110; Northern Hiding. £157; total £0.515. The rate receipts for | he year are well up to the average payments on the present six tai tilings general rate on the capital value.

Mr H. 11. Cooper, managing director of the Auto-Strop Co., recently gave good testimony regarding the value ui advertising. lie staled: "We may he sure, tlral if wc; do not advertise we shall In- beaten by the competitor who does. I admit that advertising adds nothing to the intrinsic value ol the goods, from a manufacturer's point ol v'c-.v . Hut intrinsic value is not the same from a public point ol view ns that of the dealer. Human nature is such that n purchaser gives prelerence to the article that is advertised over the one that is not advertised. He feels that it must have more virtue and be is more certain of standard of finality if the manufacturer has the courage to spend money on telling the world about it. And so if we are going to hold our goodwill in the export markets, including the Dominions, we must lirand our goods and advertise them locally.”

Aii inquest was held at Aliaura on Thursday afternoon before Mr J. White. J.P., Acting-Coroner, and a jury of four, concerning the death of .Mrs ivy Angelina Brown, wife of Mr [■'rani; lirown, of Aliaura, who was drowned on Wednesday afternoon while bathing in (loose creek. Florence Ella Fox said that after bathing for about thirty minutes she noticed that Mrs lirown was in difficulties. M itness, who was some distance away, went to her assistance. She caught witness and pulled her under the water. Airs Brown seemed to be too exhausted to speak. Witness was helping her and had brought her out some distance when she let go her hold of ’witness and sank. Witness then went and secured help. Evidence was also given by Alec Brown, who dived and brought the body to the surface. The place where deceased sank was in a pool about eighteen feet deep. Artificial respiration was tried, but without avail. A verdict was returned of death by accidental drowning.

An opportunity of securing drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, ladies’ apparel and underclothing, furnishings etc. etc. at extraordinary low prices presents itself at McKay and Son’s Great 'Realisation Sale now on.—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Sheetings. 400yds best quality high grade at prices that cannot be repeated.—Realisation prices: o4in. Is lid, 72in. 2s fid. SOin. 2s lid Advt, Particular cooks specify Shetland's Table Vinegar.. Rich, piquant, and free from mineral acids. In bottle or bulk. Accept no other.—Advt. Ladies’ Alodel flats at 3s lid, silk stockings at Is 3d a pair, and Children’s Frocks from 2s lid, sire some of the bargains now offering at Paterson’s sale.—Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Free from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.—Advt. Pain nee of voile frock lengths marked 4s lid, 5s lid, to 7s lid. All millinery reduced to less than quarter price 2s fid, 3s lid, os lid. Latest styles in floral voile frocks, from 10s fid.— .Schroder’s sale.—Advt.

Instructed by the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of William McKay, deceased, to rea'ise immediately on stocks. Messrs W. McKay and Son offer £IO.OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Realisation Sale, now proceeding. Stocks must he sold.— Advt. Buy floor coverings at sale prices:— Six foot linoleums, all the newest designs at 6s fid, 7s fid, 7s lid and Ss lid per running yard; coloured coir matting at Is lid and 3s 3d per yard— Schroder’s sale.—Advt. . McKay's Realisation Sale prices: Printed Bed Spread, double-bed size, regular price 16s 4d—Realisation price 10s ild.—Aflvt.

Airs Bridgman, of Boss, inserts a notice of thanks in tins issue.

The a.k. Elsie sailed last evening for Okarito, arriving there this morning about 8 o'clock.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their sale at Hnrihnri on Wednesday next.

The Very Reverend the Dean of Christchurch will be the preacher at the 11 o’clock service in All Saints Church to-morrow morning.

Flags cm the public buildings were half-masted to-day to honour the .memory of the late Earl Haig, whose funeral is taking place to-day,

Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.in. on the premises, Beaiey Street, the whole of the household furniture and effects of Mr B. O. Speed, who is leaving the district.

In connection with the A. and P. Show at Greymouth on loth, and 16th. February, special train for Greymouth on 16th. February, will leave Boss 10.15 a.m., Hokitika 11.30 a.m. Other train arrangements for the Show and particulars ui cheap fares are also advertised.

The State Collieries district excursion trains arrived this morning about 10.30 o’clock. There was n very large crowd in the two trains. The day. though overcast promises to hold fine. Cass Sepia re was made the main location. The out wan! f rains leave at 6.31 p.m. and G.-14 p.m.

Mr J. McNair, District Engineer of Railways, is at present in Gre.vtnoutli In connexion with the new engine depot that is being completed at Elmer Lane. The depot, which will la' the most up-to-date in New Zealand, will he of the- round-house type, with radiating lines. The latest appliances for handling coal are being installed, and it is expected that the work will be finished in two months’ time.

It is understood that Mr Allan Wells, of Heefton. lias secured the contract for the erection of the Government hostel at Milford Sound. The hostel will lie equipped with all modern conveniences and lighted by electricity. The work will involve the clearing of between three and four acres of bush for the site and grounds of the hostel. The eon tran price is stated to lie in the vicinity of £14,600.

In our report of the proceedings of the Magistrate’s Court cm Thursday, it was stated that the charge on which tile licensee ol the Bed Lion Hotel pleaded guilty to was lor soiling liquor after hours, whereas the charge to which defendant pleaded guilty to was a technical breach under Section 205 of “The Licensing Act” subsect ion (2), the licensee’s liability under this particular section only arising liv virtue of tile offence of a servant.

At a meeting of the executive of the West Coasters’ Association field at Christchurch cm Thursday evening, it was decided to comply with the request of the Greymouth Jubilee Celebration Committee that special excursion trains bo run to Greymouth in connection with the jubilee. The president, M,r G. H. Hunter, was authorised to arrange for a train on February 25, leaving Christchurch at 6.30 a.m. and departing from Greymouth on the return at 9.30 p.m., with a maximum capacity ot 500 people. The celebrations will be commence'd cm the date mentioned with a trotting meeting and procession and sports entertainment at night. It was also agreed to run a second train cm Saturday. March 3. if the first is satisfactorily patronised. Particularly good value in Ladies’ Silk Hose can now Ik? obtained at Paterson’s. All good shades from 2s 3d a pair—Advt.

For all purposes requiring a pure full-flavoured, piquant flavour, use Shar land’s Table Vinegar. In hulk or bottle Accept no other.—Advt. .