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Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1928, Page 2

The hook of words for the Westland Competitions will be issued next- week.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered for fat stock for export at 14th May :—Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs, 36!bs and under, 11 -jjd ; 37 to 421 bs, 10Jd; 431bs and over, lOgd. Second quality lambs, lOgd.

Mjiss Grace Brownlie, sister of Cyril and Maurice Brownlie, died at Napier on May 11th. The New Zealand Rugby Union Management Committee Inst night passed a vote of condolence with the Family, the resolution to he forwarded to Maurice Brownlie.

Captain Buckley and two mechanics left the. AVigram Aerodrome in a D.H.50 machine on Tuesday at 8.15 a.m. for Invercargill, where they arrived three hours 25 minutes later. Tho object of their visit is to make a series of flights on the occasion of Mayfair Week. It is expected that the machine will return to Christchurch about the end of the present week.

The deatli of Air James Lawn occurred yesterday morning at Christchurch. Deceased, who was 93 years of age, was a native of Trevarth, Cornwall, arrived in Melbourne in 1859. He came to Hokitika in 1865, and took part in the early rushes to Tucker Flat, Ivanieri, and the subsequent rushes, till 1871, when he went to Reefton. There, lie assisted in opening up the Fiery Cross Mine, at Capleston in 1872. He resided in Reefton until 1880 when he went to Tasmania, returning to New Zealand, and coming to Grevmouth in 1885. He is survived by five sons, one being Mr Herbert Lawn of the Ivanieri Power Ltd. staff, Hokitika. .Si-

Men’s and hoys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horror.kses pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Gd to 14s Gd ; boys and youth 6? Ocj to gs llcl at McKays.—Adyt*

-Mon! Just to Laud the latest in cardigan jackets, lumber jackets, pullovers, etc.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

•Messrs Stephens Bros draw attention to their tine display of winter millinery, winter coats, cardigans, etc.

Ihe order ot .Masses and Devotions in St. .Mary’s Parish on Sunday next, -May HOtli, will be as follows':—Kokatahi, 10 a.m. ; Knniori, 8.30 a.m. ; Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. '

I lie Jazz Club will hold its next dance on Tuesday, .May 22nd (not Wednesday) so as not clash with the entertainment in the Theatre on AVed nesdav.—Advt.

A young man named Jack Tveig, son of Mr E. Tveig, iKermode street, Ashburton, has his left eye injured while out shooting on Tuesday. A cartridge exploded in the breach of his gun and blew back into his eye. He went to Christchurch and underwent a special operation and had his eye removed.

A 20-mile cycle road race held at Reef ton on Wednesday afternoon for the Christchurch Vulcanising Company’s Cun resulted in a win for R. ITewison (lmin 30sec) from C. Coxall (sor) by 53 seconds. Their respective times were 62tuin 60sec and 02min Rlsec. 0. Coxall secured fastest lime. N. Mahon was third. G. Reid also started. The race was held in wet weather, and the road was heavy.

Instancing the difficulty the in nil on the land in this Dominion has to meet in competing with other countries i in the world’s market for primary produce, Mr R. IT. I'eisst, honorary organiser of the Country Political League, told a meeting at Tc Awamutu that C 4 ss, which is the current price of an ounce of gold, will purchase 205 hours ol labour in Germany, HO hours in France, 00 hours in Great Britain, and only 47.) hours in “God’s Own Country,” New Zealand.

“It- is legal to feed ducks before the season opens?” was a question asked at a recent meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Acclimatisation Society. The reply was there was nothing to prevent such a practice. “Well, then, all f can sav that, it is murder,” remarked a member. “In the Dannevivke district the host hag on the opening day was 32. secured by two men wlni had lir,on feeding ducks for months.” A member: “They could not have secured all the ducks there, so that, .others must have obtained some well fattened bird- as well."

A surprise attack from the rear was the experience of a company of Territorials tin' other evening when returning to the camp on the racecourse (says the Wanganui “llerald”). In the vicinity of the Ingest re Street railway crossing a motor car, driven by a lady struck the rear of the column .scattering khaki forms in all directions. H appears that the lady expected the troops to move off Die road and allow her to pass, but they held their ground with the above result. Happily no one was hurt seriously. The ride of otio of the Territorials smashed the windscreen of the car. and the lady was given the fright of her life.

Boys’ fancy jerseys, with tie to match, in sky, navy, nigger and fawn. Prices 4s lid lor 20in., rise Gd per size, (•rent Value. XV. H. Stopforth’s. Advt.

“Don’t talk to us about hedgehogs being good for clearing gardens cif snails and slugs” said a, Kiokio settler fast 'week. “They are a real pest and have a great weakness for eggs. They clean up garden pests all right, hut one duck will oat as many slugs and snails in a day as a hedgehog will in a month. The hedgehogs in this district, and also in the Kawa swamp eat a great many eggs of wild duck, vnikeko,' and tiirke.vs. What with stoats, weasels, and ferrets killing the birds’, it is no wonder there is very little game here for sportsmen. The hedgehogs were introduced to Tviokio district about fifteen years ago, and we settlers here all regret it.”

Tliero was a heavy mortality amongst Eastern animals consigned to New Zealand by the steamer Sussex, which arrived at Auckland on Tuesday morning, for the Auckland Zoo.' There was an aoa. or Straits Settlement buffalo, and a pair of tapirs loaded at Singapore. I’ll fortunately the changing climate as the vessel progressed southward proved too cold for the tapirs, and they both died. The young buffalo. however, is of tougher constitution, and appeared very healthy and vigorous when landed'. There, was also a party of dix monkeys consigned to Dunedin. Of these two died on the voyge. and the survivors are as yet very miserable in tin’s colder climate.

There is no better value offering than our hoys’ belted tweed overcoats. Bo wise and see this special line before purchasing elsewhere.—\V. M. Stopfoath’s.—Advt.

The entries for the Kokatahi-TCoi-terangi Winter Show are very satisfactory and number about one thousand though somewhat smaller than, last year this falling off is mainly caused by a decrease in children’s entries from the schools, there being an overflow of over 200 entries from this section mainly due to no entry fee. being charged. 'Hie success of the Show appears assured, the classes that have received special support being barns and bacon, home cookery, fancy work and poultry. Hoot crops are somewhat smaller in number but tbe quality this year promises to be of a special class. With the excellent competition assured, the display should prove another very attractive success and add to the lustre of previous similar annual gatherings. The Show takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29th and 30th.

The latest “His Master's Voice Grama phone—The Re-Entrant’ model has arrived and is something entirely new. No description could adequately bring to you realisation of the tremendous improvements embodied in this remarkable instrument. A much larger tone chamber lias been made possible by more scientific folding and division. Further scientific proportionment and treatment of curves ensures the smoother and more natural flowing of the sound waves. We urge you to accept .our invitation to a demonstration of what must unquestionably take pride ‘of place with any gramophone hitherto produced. Aar rail’s Sports and Music Depot, Hevell Street.—Ad vt.

New shipments just opened from London to-day of ladies’ water-proof rubber coats with hats to match, fancy snake and lizard designs: Coats 15s 6d, hats to match 6s 9d. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s 6d. hats to match 8s Gel. Coloured art silk coats 22s 6d, hats to match 8s 6d. Fancy pattern art silk coats 28s 6d, hats to match 10s Gd. Bee our window display.— McKay’s.-—A d vt.

Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza.

Just opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in bodies’ silk and wool hose at 3s lid, 4s Gd and 4s 9d, also all wool cashmere at 2s Gd per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans and jumpers, gender and Co,—Advt.

Men! We have various lines of winter underwear to interest you: prices from os Gd io 19s 6d per garment.—W. 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The death took place at Blackball yesterday of Mrs Agnes Ann liras son, aged 52 years. Deceased, who was a native of Durham, England, had resided in Blackball for many years. She is survived by her husband, one son, and six daughters.

Owing to the adverse weather conditions prevailing last Sunday the Presbyterian church service which was to have been held at Kokatahi at 2.30 p.m. will he conducted this coming Sunday by Rev. J. IV. Hayward at the same hour.

Bishop West Watson, of Christchurch, arrives in Hokitika on Saturday evening by the express for the purpose of inducting the new vicar of All Saints, Hokitika, the Rev. Nelson Wright. The induction takes place at All Saints Church at II o’clock on Sunduy morning.

Girl Guides Field Day.—All Guides and Gniders are requested to meet at the Hokitika Bridge on Saturday (19th. inst.) at 1.30 p.m. sharp for the purjKiscs of participating in the above under .Miss Powell of England. Weather conditions proving adverse Guides will meet at the Soldiers’ Hall. UniformBasket and Cup.—Advt.

The usual Saturday night assembly dance will he held in tile Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow evening commencing at 8.30. All the latest music will lie supplied by Good follow Bros.’ full orchestra. Roll up. Everybody assured of a good time Admission—l .allies Is ; gents Is (id.—Advt.

The Juvenile Ball in St. Mary’s Club Rooms lliis evening promises to draw a large crowd of the younger folk. There will he plenty of Fun and frolic for the kiddies and so they are assured of a good evening’s enjoyment. A good supper and splendid music will he provided. The children’s dance will be held from 7.30 to 10 o’clock and then if sufficient inducement offers an adult dance will follow. Admission—Adults Is, children Gd.

The death is recorded of a. wellknown industrialist in the person of Mr H. R. Wallis, of Dunedin, who was connected lor a long period with the sawmilling industry on the West Coast The deceased, who was 79 years of ago. passed away on Tuesday at his residence, Dunedin, lie was the principal of the firm of A. It. Wallis Ltd., sawmillers. Grcyniouth. M allis ..Siding is named after decased, who leaves a wife and daughter, as well as two tons well-known here, Messrs Norman Wallis, of Grevmouth, and Arthur Wallis,’ of Wallis Siding.

There was a good attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last night for the opening of the R.S.A. euchre evenings, about ninety players participating, leu games were played. Mrs Christenson won the first prize and M,r R. 'I liomas the second. Eight players tied for the remaining six prizes, and in the pla> off the following were successful in the order given: Mrs J. Lynch. Mi Thompson, Mr Crifton, Mr 1. GillooL. .Mrs J. Thomas, and Mrs Reid. During the supper announcement patrons were thanked for their attendance. It was stated the euchre would he continued on Thursday of each week. Next Thursday particulars of the tournament to open on the 31st inst. will he announced. The prizes for next lliuisday, useful household requisites, were on view, and were generally admired. Mesdames Paterson, Benjamin and Stuart were in charge of the supper arrangements for the evening. Ihe season having been inaugurated so successfully should he continued throughout Hie winter period with equal

A tragedy occurred at Westport yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock while shunting operations were taking plnco at the railway yards just opposite the Railway Station, some empty coal wageons were being shunted into the siding, where they were to remain until next morning. A man named \A illiam Kitdiin was observed to apparently throw himself under the wheels ol the waggons. He was practically decapitated. A native of England, and aged about G 7 years,'Mr Kitchin had resided in the Dominion for 49 years. in his younger days be was at Ross, Westland. For many years be bad been a storeman at T. Hailey and Coy. Westport. and latterly bad been employed at Messrs Taylor, Enright and Cov., grocers, of Westport. Ho left the latter firm about a month ago. There was apparently nothing wrong with Kitchin, as regards his health. His wifedied a few years hack, and there is otic son living.

An accident happened yesterday afternoon on the Kokatahi road at the corner on this side til V hiley’s. to a motor-ear driven by Miss fairy Gumming. It appears Misses Gumming were returning homewards and in passing a dray coming the other way, went a little too far on the side and some loose gravel also being there the wheels went down tbe side ol tbe road which falls away there, and though pulled up slowly capsized into large hushes of blackberries, landing on the hood, the wheels being uppermost. The driver. Miss Fairy Cmnming was unhurt, but Miss Mina Camming bad her collarbone fractured and received some shock. The injury is not a severe one and Miss Gumming was able to get up to-day at her borne. Tbe car was pulled back on to tbe road later and was found to have received no damage, except that one door was slightly bent.