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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1928, Page 2

Dr Teicliolmann is representing Hokitika Borough Council at the Greymouth Jubilee to-day. The New Zealand Clothing Factory has an interesting announcement on our front page to-day. Rcvd. -T. K. Archer, Mayor <f Christchurch, with some members of the City Council, will he visiting the Greymouth Jubilee, and is expected to tour Mouth AVostlaml during the stay in the Coast. The deer stalking season opens in Westland on Thursday. Licenses for the Arahura-Kokatahi district are now obtainable at the Hokitika Post Office, the fee being £2 per rifle. A large number of licenses have been taken out for the Haast-Okuru region, where some ‘24 ritles will ho licensed. Those engaged include some F.nglish sportsmen . “New Zealand’s percentage of prison population is ten times that of New South Wales, but it has to be remembered that in the Dominion we have the most efficient police force in the world,” said AD' F. C. C utten, S.AI., when addressing the Auckland branch of the Howard League for Penal Reform. “In this country there are few people not in gaol who should he there.” Actually, he added. New Zealand had a high model tone, although statistics might appear to contradict it, for the reason that so great a proportion of criminals was apprehended. At Schroder’s Sale 12 dozen extra heavy art silk hose, ladder-proof, usually sold at 4s 6d, sale price 2s lid. Good household line in colours and blaek -la a pair .—Schroder- and *7° Advt-

The Hokitika District Schools h>'- i cursion takes place to-morrow to Grevmouth. Trains leave Hokitika at 9.2-3 n.m. and 9.40 n.m. the return leaving Greymouth at 6.5 and 6.35 p.m. Messrs 1!. Rowley and Co., bottlers of ale and stout, notify that their branded bottles must not be used for other liquors not the production of It. Powley and Co. Notice appears in this issue of the change of name of the British Imperial Oil Coy (N.Z.) Ltd. to that of the Shell Company of New Zealand L i m i ted. Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. draw attention to their important auction sae in the mart on Saturday next at noon of the sawmill assets in the estate of the late Thomas Baxter. Full particulars appear in this issue. At Blackball swimming sports in the hoys’ race, Davison and Briggs dead heated for first place. In the 100 yards open, Malloy 1, Hardy 2, Iveesing 3. In the 50 yards open, Keesing was Ist. Robinson 2nd. Keesing and O’Brien tied for first place in the men’s dive. The relay race was won by Hokitika. M. Gillooly won the girls’ race, under 14. Messrs AY. AYeddcl and Co. Ltd.. London, advise, dated 24th iust. .is follows:—Danish butter 188 s to 192 s (hist: week 184 s to 186 s) ; New Zcalan. unsalted IfiSs to 1725, (108 s to 170 s) ; New Zealand, salted 162 s to 168 s (162 sto 1665). Market firm. New Zealand cheese white and coloured 94s to 95s (94s to 955). Market steady. Canadian white cheese 102 s to 106 s (100 s to 104 s). Canadian coloured cheese 160 s to 102 s (98s to 102 s). A former resident of Nelson ( reek, Mr John Straker. died on Sunday at the residence ol his daughter, Mrs Alexander, at Palmerston North. Deceased, who was a carpenter, was employed on the slmlt at the A\ allseiid .Mine, and also worked at Riuiaiiga and Nelson Creek. He was 78 years of age. His wife predeceased him some years ago, hut he is survived by three sons, two residing at Ngakawau and one at Havelock, and one daughter. 'Hie death took place on Saturday at Christchurch of Mr Peter Melii.v Wood, who resided in the Reefton district for over thirty years, and was manager of the Golden fleece an 1 Kcop-l t-Dark mines. Latterly, he entered the coal mining business. He was a native of Breage. Cornwall, about 65 years of age. In 1899. lie married a sister of Mr J. E. Williams, of Greymouth. and she survives him. There are also two daughters and one son. i Advice has been received by Mr Gerald Perotti. Italian Vice-Consul at Greymouth, of the death of his mother Mrs Winifred Perotti. which occurred in .1 a nun rv at 28 Denbigh Place, \ us.AV. 1. London. Deceased, who was about 79 years of age. was a native 111 Quoeoc. Canada, and came to New Zealand when 17 years of ago with her father, the late Captain .McHugh, who was well known in .Australian shipping circles lor many years. She was married at Greymouth to the late ( avalieiv G. Perotti. the first Italian A'ice-Coiisitl at Gie\ mouth, who died in 1911. The late Mrs Perotti left Greymouth about li years ago for Italy, accompanied by her two daughters, and. in 1911. they went to reside in London. In addition to her two daughters, she is survived by two sons (Mr Gerald Perotti. (ire\ inoiitli. and Mr Albert IVrottl. now residing at Christchurch!. ()u Friday night the Methodist Conference sitting at Christchurch passed the following resolution which was drawn up hv a special sub-committee, unanimously: The Methodist Church of New Zealand ill conference assembled, and representing 122,01)9 adherents, respectfully requests the Light lion. -I. (I. Coates. Prime Minister, to introduce a Licensing Act Aiiiewlmoiil Bill containing the three main issues of the Bill passed by the House ol llcpresentatveis last session. namely (1, triennial polls, (2) a two-issue ballot paper, (3) bare majority vote. The Conference urges that stub a Bill be introduced into Parliament immediately after the debate upon the A<l- - and that every facility be given for its passage through the 11 oases of Parliament during the early stages of the approaching sessoin. u'e believe that such a Bill is strongly desired by a. majority of the electors in Now Zealand. The Hokitika Borough Council met in committee' at the Town Clerk’s Office yesterday afternoon relative to Borough water supply matters. Air Jeffrey, General Manager of the Hume Ripe Gov. Ltd. of New Zealand, was present, and reported he had inspected the source of supply and gone over the route to the reservoir. He was impressed with live splendid supply available, and gate information regarding various aspects of the proposed new service. Over an hour uas spent in discussing details and asking questions on various points. Mr Jeffrey was thanked for the information sumlied and retired. Tt was then resolved that a, special meeting of the Council be convened for next Fn- ! day liigilt to consider the matter of ' appointing an engineer to report to I the Council on alternative schemes, I and upon determination of a scheme to ! prepare nlans and specifications. Ihe Mayor (Mr G. Perry) presided. Paterson's have opened up a large variety of delightfully new bungalow aprons at a very low cost, prices rang- [ ing from Is lid. -See our window display.—Advt. There’s -no sticky mess when you polish with liquid ” Tan-01.” Unsurpassed for furniture, floors, linoleums, and all leather goot’ •. Easy to apply. Economical. All gr,.-ors. Advt. This line cannot be repeated: Ten dozen girls ribbed cotton vests, all sizes. Is 6d each; six dozen girls’ white bloomers, all sizes, Ls 3d each.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.