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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1928, Page 2

Mr Seddon M.P. was ;i inoiitx tin* patrons present at the* sports mooting on Cass Square yesterday.

As indicating the general enquiry for flax-bearing country in Westland, •‘■nine visitors to tin* Const this weekare securing options over suitable areas in the Kokatabi and Koiternngi districts. while the resources of other localities are being investigated also. Iliese latter are said to lie adjacent to Hokitika likewise.

The heavy rains in the Wcllingtoi district on Monday had a fortunate result for the Mangaho livdro-elertri( scheme, the new dam overflowing I'm the first time on Monday night. All reservoirs being full. 4000 eusecs of water are now running to waste. Mangaliao had been short of water since December 9.

The return of notifications of infectious diseases For the Canterbury health district last week shows a slight falling off in scarlet fever eases as compared with the previous week, while only one ease of infantile paralysis was reported. Two people died •f fuherciilosis and one of food poisoning. Notifications of infectious diseases are as follow:—Scarlet fever, including one ease on the West Coast, ol ; Diphtheria t. T.B. 5. pneumonia 1, erysipelas 4. infantile paralysis 1. lethargic encephalitis 1. food-poisoning 1. tetanus 1. Fur necklets—quite a lot, finest quality. Prices reasonable. At .McKay’s, Drapers.—Advt. What a lot of eoats to choose from! Yes ;—we have ust opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua, from London. Call and see them.—McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Just opened up: A lot of new hosiery, good quality lines in silk, silk and wool and all wool; prices 3s lid to 14s lid.

—McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advt.

Ve offer exceptional value in Kaiapoi Dress Flannels, all tile fashionable shades 20 inch at 2s fid per yard ; 40 inch at 4s fid; pure Merino Flannels at 3s fid; exclusive dress lengths in 54 inch at 12s fid.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. Sharland’s Table Vinegar is ideal for all purposes. Rich and piquant in flavour. Sold in bottle or bulk. Insist on Sharland’s.—Advt. Use only Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Rest for pickling, and all purposes. Free from mineral acids. Ip bottle ar bulh.—Advt. Whenever a child has worms get Wade’s Worm Figs, A safe and plea': ant remedy,—Ad?t.

Nominations for the Ivokntahi Sports have been extended and wTTi close finally on Friday at 8 p.m.—Advt.

Our new hats have arrived. Cal and see the great 'displnv at McKav’s —Advt.

The question of motor traffic in Hovel! Street on Saturday nights was mentioned at the Borough Council mooting last night. The matter was referred to the Motor Traffic Committee to report at next meeting.

The marriage of Miss Ethel Mitchell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. F. Mitchell, of West port, to Mr Cecil Carlyle Lees, joungest son of Mr Ezra Lees, of Huddersfield. England, was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church, Symonds Street, Auckland, on March 28th. The ltev. Harvey Lamb performed the ceremony.

It was indicated at the County Council meeting this week that in future the test for motor-drivers' licenses is to be made more exacting. The driving test is to lie made in respect to hill work in particular, and applicants will be questioned as to rules of the road, and must have some intimate knowledge of the new motor regulations.

The George Wallace Revue Company paid a one night visit to Hokitika. at the Princess Theatre last night and were greeted by a large and appreciative audience, 'the Company presented a very attractive programmo and there was not a. dull moment throughout. George 'Wallace was well supported and the audience enjoyed a. capital programme.

The Hon Minister in Charge of Tourist and Health Resorts has advised Mr Scddou M.P. that a vote of fil’d Inns been approved to have the Trig Station track* at Okarito. put in order. The Commissioner <:f Crown Lands ai Hokitika will supervise the expenditure authorised. The application for the grant was further commended by the General Manager of the Tourist Department, who recently visited the district.

The disappearance of a milk jug and the daily paper from a Dunedin residence was the other day reported to the police as a theft, colour being given to that belief by the fact that the missing .iug had been put out carrying a bank note with which to pay the milkman. The officer to whom the complaint was made set a waten and found the thief—the houseowner’s pup. Luckily it had not spent the money. The jug and the paper and other articles were hidden under the house.

We regret to record the death yesterday afternoon at Boss at the residence of her daughter, of Mrs Dorothea llevcldt. of Sewell Street. Hokitika. The deceased who was 82 years of age had been in failing health for a considerable time past and the end was not unexpected. Deceased went to Jackson Hav at the time of the opening of the settlement there and after many years of pioneering in South Westland came to Hokitika where she had since lived. Deceased was a widow, her husband having predeceased her many years. Siie leaves two daughters (Mrs C larke, of lloss. and Mrs .J. A. Thomson, of East Oxford, Canterbury), and four sons (Era nk. of Okarito Forks. John, of Ross, August, of Mntniuui, and Joseph of Barry town). Another son Henry passed away early in February ol this year. The family will have the deep sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Use liquid “Tun-01” and obtain a hard, dry. surface that will not smear. All grocers.—Advt. The best polish for floors, linoleums, and inrniL ire is “ l’an-OI.” Easy to apply, and gives a longer shine. Docs not smear. All grocers.—Advt.