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Hokitika Guardian, 6 February 1928, Page 2

While in South Westland this week Mr Seddoti M.P. has been asked to ipen the new School at Evans Creek.

His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral, Lady Ferguson and suite, will be ii Hokitika on the evening of the 10th. inst.. and will stay at the Red Lion hotel. The vice-regal party will be visiting South Westland.

The Conservator of Forests, Christchurch is inviting tenders in this issue for the cutting of firewood in 100 cord lots at Hantner Springs. Tenders w?U be received up to Friday next, 10th. February,

A Christchurch sporting writer stales that Mr R. Adamson has Seranibler in fine order at present and rides the filly himself to and from the tracks. She has quietened down considerably and likely to prove a great investment for her veteran ownertrainer.

The Hon O. Hawken and party arrive bv motor this afternoon from Otua, and will stay at Keller's Hotel. Mr fseddon, ALP., joins the party this evening, and deputations will he taken at the hotel from ".30 o’clock. The Hon. .Minister will lunch at Rifes tomorrow, and then proceed to Wailio, where Wednesday will he spent, returning to Greyliloutli on Thursday or Friday.

Rv effluxion of time—a rule of the Marist Order, which sets a limit to vears of office—the Very Rev. Father t. A. (Gilbert. S.ai.. M.A-, is retiring Iro the rectorship of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, to the regret of present students and numerous “old boys." who •attribute their successful careers to hi.s good guidance. Born in Kuninrn in 1883, Father Gilbert, who has ever been a so .a constructive worker for bis country, is himself an “old bov” of St. Patrick’s, to which he came for his secondary education alter his primary schooling at Knmara. He will lie succeeded by the Rev. Father B. J. Ryan, S.AL, ALA., (now vice-rector), who studied at the college from lfXV> to 1908.

Boucher's Hill on Kanieri Lakp road, which has been considered dangerous for motoring of late, has been improved by the County road staff of late. The hill and curve have been well dragged, and the bank cleared and me road sraightened. The general effect is a marked improvement. This week road improvements are lieing carried out in the Kokatahi district-, and the petrol roller is operating to consolidate loose material. The roads generally have been maintained in a very satisfactory state of late, despite the increased volume of traffic. The widening of Kanieri Lake road will be resumed next month, and the section affected pushed to completion. Steady progress is being made by the Public Works Department with Dorothy Falls road.

An opportunity of securing drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, ladies’ apparel and underclothing, furnishings etc. etc. at extraordinary low prices presents itself at AlcKay and Son’s Great Realisation Sale now on.— Advt. Insist on Sharland’s Table Vinegar—brewed from pure cane sugar. No trace of mineral acid. Finest for pickling. Obtainable in bulk or bottte.~*Advt,

The Salvation Army brass band was in town oh Saturday, and during the afternoon and evening rendered an extended programme in various parts of the town, a special stand being taken up in Revell Street at night.

On Thursday last Mr William Cooper, aged 62, while demolishing the old -Methodist Church at Denniston, met with a serious accident. Portion of a wall fell on him and his injuries necessitated his instant removal to the Westport Hospital.

Some idea of the value of opossum skins to Western Australia is given m official figures issued last week. Tn four months SO.OOO skins were' collected and some were still left to be counted. The value to the State of the open season will be a''out £20,000.

Mr J. B. Howell, Pianoforte and Organ Tuner of Christchurch (now in Hokitika) will visit Boss on Monday 13th. February. Orders loft at Crowley’s Store will receive prompt attention..—Advt.

The Kelson export apple crop tills season promises to he a record. Cox’s Orange, Worcesters and GraVcisteins now are being packed and are up to the highest standard. Other early varieties are showing well. The export is expected to nearly approach six hundred thousand cases this season,

The funeral of the late Henry Heveldt took place yesterday, and was attended by a large gathering, The cortege left the residence of his mother, Sewell street North, at 2 o’clock for St Mary’s Church, leaving there at 2.33 o’clock for the Cemetery. The services at the Church and the graveside were ((inducted liv the Hcv. Father Fiiiortv.

Goods traffic conveyed through the Otira tunnel from the West Coast last week totals 0-581 tons, a slight decrease as compared with the previous year’s corresponding period, when 90TT tons were transported. Stock trains from tin' West Coast to-day and Tuesday will carry about 5200 sheep and lambs to Canterbury, which is a record consignment.

A Leyland lorry, driven by J. Shrives, of Paroa, came into collision with tiie 7.15 o’clock train from Greymouth to Hokitika on Friday morning, at Paroa station. Shrives did not see the train in time to avert the accident, but was reversing over tbe railway line when tbe locomotive struck the front of the lorry, slightly damaging it. The driver was not hu rt.

At the Magistrate's Court this nun'll* ing before Messrs Evans and Dufl (-Tustives), ,1. W. Gray wa-. charged with drunkenness oil the railway station oii Saturday, and with failing to deliver up a train ticket when called upon to <lo so. Evidence was given by Guard Bleach and a statement of the ease made by Kergt. King. Accused was convicted on both charges, and fined Ids or 21 hours on the first charge. As the train ticket was produced subsequently no penalty was made.

The monster picnic on Saturday on Gass Square passed off very successfully. The two trains from Ruiianga brought about 1400 souls, and in the beautiful weather which prevailed all seemed to liavo a, very pleasant outing. Cass Square and its appointents for picnic parties make it an ideal resort for such a purpose. On the. present occasion a merry-go-round and other side shows added to the attractions. and gave the visitors additional means of enjoyment. The Hunan go band accompanying tile picnic party played a generous programme ot music on Cass Square during the visit, for the entertainment of all. Next S’aturdav the Brunner picnic takes place.

A'osterday afternoon D' ( > yoimji lads. Erie Lyons amt Kelly, living At fslitFford, won' out hunting goats. when a pea-riflo, carried bv Kelly wohi off weidentally, the build striking Lyons mid going right thl'ough the lies'lly part of the calf of 1 1 is right leg without striking the lione or any important ligament The accident took place some three or four miles from Stafford, hut with the Assistance of his friend the injured lad was aide to liobhie home, after having first bandaged up he wound. .Mr T AY. Duff was paying a visit to Stafford that afternoon and lie motored the lad to Hokitika where Dr Baird attended to the injury. Luckily the injury is not a serious one, and with a few days laying up the wound should soon heal up.

The death took place at the Westland Hospital last evening of Air Thomas John Hnmpson, an old and highly esteemed resident of the district. Deceased, had been ailing for some months and had been in the hospital a month when death occurred. He was a native of Glossop, Derbyshire, England, and was (i!) years of age. He came to the colonies with his parents GO years ago, and prior to his death was Well known at Stafford, where for so malty years lie was in the employ of Air Benjamin Lyons. lie took a. prominent part in all local affairs, and his genial, homely manner made him widely respected. He was predeceased by his Wife some years ago. The family surviving are: Airs Tihdale (Christchurch), Airs AY. Jr Fowler (Greymouth), Airs .1. Bouthan i Auckland), and oil s A. Keys (Hokitika. The funeral takes place at Stafford Cemetery to-morrow.

The death took place at Christchurch last week of Air Frank A. Alichel, a former well-known resident of Hokitika. He arrived 7n New Zealand, and came to Hokitika, in 1865. Ho carried on a well-knowni hairdressing business in Bevel I St. opposite Keller’s Hotel for many years, and Inter removed to Greymouth and subsequently went to Christchurch and carried on a successful business with ms son, the late Air Herbert L. Alichel. in High Street, t.n the death of lii< son. who predeensed him four years ago. Air Alichel retired from active business and for the past two years be lived with bis son-in-law, .Mr Frederick Amor, ’at Riccarton. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Afrs Amor, also three brothers—Atessrs Arthur and Eddie Alichel. and the Hon. H: L. Alichel, of Hokitika. The late Air Alichel was n well-known sportsman, and in his younger days on the AA’est Coast he was a noted athlete.

Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Use liquid “ Tan-01 ” and obtain a bard. dry. surface that will not smear. All grocers.—Advt.

Balance of voile frock lengths marked 4s lid, 5s lid, to 7s lid. All millinery reduced to less than quarter price 2s 6d, 3s lid, os lid. Latest styles in floral voile frocks from 10s 6;1. Schroder’s sale.—Advt.

Instructed bv the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of William ArcKay, deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs AY. McKay and Son offer £IO,OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Realisation Sale, now proceeding. Stocks must be sold.— Advt.

Happy children keep free from worms with AVnde’s AA 7 orm Figs. Pleasant to take. Safe, certain.—Advt.

Buy floor coverings at sale prices:— Six foot linoleums, all the newest designs at 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 7s lid and 8s lid per running yard.; coloured coir matting at Is lid and 3s 3d per gciiroder’s sale,--Advt,