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Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1928, Page 2

The Cnninilt I the Westland Baring Club nieels to-night at 8.39 o’clock. Geods trallie railed from the West Coast through the Otira tunnel last week totals 7317 tom. as compared with 7158 tons for ihe corresponding period last year. Mr I). W. Bussell, sidieilor. of Christi hlirch. who has been associate to Mr Justice Adams for the last three years, lias joined the stall' of Slater, Sargent and Dale, solicitors. He has been succeeded as Judge’s Associate by Mr W. B. Trane. A double wedding was celebrated at St. John’s C’huri-h. Westport, on Tuesday, by the Bov. J. A. Jennyn. The contracting parties were Mr Herbert John Ferguson, eldest son of Mr nnd Mrs A. Ferguson, of Carter Junction, to Millieent Miiv Gertrude Smith, eldest daughter of Mrs Ilea, and ftie late Mr Smith, of Cape Eoulwind. and Mr Fredrick Donaldson, of Westport, io Vera Alice, younger daughter of Mrs Boa and the late Mr Smith, of Cape Eoulwind.

In spite of the great increase in the popularity of motor-cars and motorcycles. the humble bicycle is now more universally used than ever before, according to a Dunedin dealer. “Whereas we onec considered ourselves 1 urky if we sold 300 bicycles in a year, we now sell 800,” lie told a “Daily Times” reporter, ‘bind our firm is only one of a number, which have had a similar experience.'' One large Auckland firm, lie added, now sold an average of over 200!) bicycles a rear.

Floods last week held up motor traffic in the southern' district. All the open crossings were difficult to negotiate with cars, while the streams in flood completely blocked traffic. To addition there was a slip on Mount Hercules injuring traffic, while the approaches to both Waitangi river bridge and Dry Greek bridge were washed out and hampered traffic for the lime being. The rain appeared to be heavier in the south than in the northern parts of Westland. Some damage was done also bv the flood to the tramway bridge of Stuart and Chapman Ltd. ipanning the main Waitalm river.

The Christchurch ‘‘Press” says: “Most fanners of the Ellesmere district have had plenty of experience of the damage done to their crops by sparrows and other small birds, hut the experience of Mr W Patterson, a Lakeside farmer, this season is very unusual. Mr Patterson grew a crop of peas which were exceptionally late in ri|>enmg. Before he could get to work with the mover the wild ducks at Lake Ellesmere discovered the crop. Apparently good news spreads just as quickly in the duck world as it does amongst human beings, for during the recent moonlight nights the ducks descended upon the crop in hundreds, devouring a eonsiderble quantity of the peas in such a way as to make cutting a very difficult matter." 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.

We offer exceptional value in Ivaiapoi Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 29 inch at 2s 6d per yard; 40 inch at 4s 6d; pure Merino Flannels at 3s Rd; exclusive dress lengths in o 4 inch at 12s 6d.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. i Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. A > safe and certain remedy. Pleasant to take. Chemists and stores.— Advt.

Our new lints have arrived. Call and see the great display at McKay’s. —Advt. Acceptances for the R cotton Jockey Club’s meeting on Wednesday next, close with the Secretary at Jtcefton this (Monday) evening at 0 o’clock. We haven’t lOucJr money but we’re going to have lot of fun at Tvokatahi on Wednesday next. 18th. inst.—Advt. Two ladies. Mesdamcs J. 11. Wilson and Garnet Perry, have been nomiiihted for the Hokitika School Committee by the Women’s Christian Temperance Gn ion. The last gazette notifies the appointment of Thomas liichard Chesternian. Ks(|., of Kanieri, to be a Member ot the I.iodising Committee lor the District of Westland, vice C. J. Nightingale, Esq., deceased.

A disagreement exists between town and country folk over the question of Sitlev’s time versus standard time, hat hath parties are unanimous in their opinions that there is a real good time ahead for them at the Kokatahi Sports' on Wednesday next, 18th. inst.—Advt.

The Rev. J. W. Hayward, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church who lia,s recently undergone an operation in the Westland Hospital, is progressing favourably. It is expected that in a short time Mr Hayward will be recovered.

A tender has been accepted by the Government for the construction of Hie new railway station at Auckland, according to an nimoucofnent by Air Contes. The suci'essful tederers arc .1. T. Julian and Son. Ltd.. Auckland, and the contract price is understood to lie about (.'.TJG.OOn. The work, which will be .put in hand as soon as the formalities asoeiatod with the signing up of I lie contract have been completed. includes the erection ol station buildings, together with the construction of platforms, verandah, subways, lamps, drains and retaining walls, and the provision of fixed furnishings, an electric lighting system, clocks, hells and floor coverings. The undertaking is expected to he completed in twentyone months.

The death occurred at Cro.vmouth on Saturday ol .Mr Harry Lynch, who bail been an inmate of the Cro.vmouth Hospital for some weeks, and had been ailing for the past six months. Deceased who was a native of Dunedin, was (>2 voars of age. He was employed in 1881 by the late Adam Blair as a coach driver between Kumara and Greymouth. and also between Dunganvillo and Marsden. living very popular with the travelling public. The 'ate Mr Lynch joined the Greymouth Fire Bri-

gde on April Kith. 19(10. and. in Marolg 1020, lie received tlve gold star for 2o years’ service. He resigned in November. 1027, through ill-health after a total service of 2/ years. He leaves a widow, four daughters and one son. The Secretary of the South Westland Shipping Gov. owners ol the "Elsie' writes as follows: The information supplied your reporter on Saturday regarding the ‘‘ Klsie” is somewhat inaccurate and exaggerated. The “Klsie ’ left Ok urn at midnight on Sunday to land stores and load sheep at Tlni.'e IS;,v- a two days’ job -ever since then there ha- been a strong norlberlv wind that would prevent her getting to Hokitika. 1 silt, entirely favourable for her to go to shelter either at Okuru. Jacksons nr .Milford. The telephone wires have been down ever since sb-c was due to leave Bruce Bay, so there is no means of communication with South Westland, but there lias been absolutely mil lung oeourrud to raii-e Hie least anxiety.

Pure ratio sugar produces Uic best vinegar. Try Ehnrland’s Table Vineear and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Host for all purposoH. —Advt. WGOds’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Harking Coughs. Fifty new ready-to-wear suits for men. Newest styles, prices right, (let your Faster suit at .McKay’s, the Leading .Mercers and Clothiers, Hokitika.— Advt. New cardigans, sleeveles vests, jumpers, jerseys, children's woollen suits, and other new woollies now on show at McKays, the Lending Drapers.—Advt. What a lot of coats to choose from I Yes;—we have list opened up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua. from l.ondon. Call and see them.— McKay's, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is Sharia lid's Table Vinegar. Free from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.—Advt.