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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1928, Page 2

Owners of dogs are notified that dogs found straying on the school grounds will be destroyed.

Messrs Searle Bros., Ilariliari notify that any dogs straying on their,, property will l>o shot.

Wo offer exceptional value in men’s untearable gray saddle tweed trousers. All sizes, hip pocket, cuff bottom. These trousers are well cut and will give long wear. Special price 8s ltd a pair.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, we offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.— Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Two teachers in one school in sixtysix years sounds somewhat of a record. However, such is the record of the North Taieri School. Mr G. B. Anderson, who had served in the Maori War, commenced teaching in 18(12, and hold the post for forty-six years. Miss Preteli, who is about to retire, completed the ermaining twenty years.

In this issue will he found the change of advertisement of Harley’s, “ The Home Makers,” Grcyniouth. Uno firm have recently appointed Hr A. Scott-Bobertson their travelling representative, who. will call on their clients in due course. All correspondence is asked to bo addressed direct to the firm at Greymoutli.

In response to pressing requests, it was announced over the air last night, the Australian tour of the “Southern Cross ” aeroplane has been varied. Oil Saturday, instead of returning from Canberra, the capital of the Commonwealth, to Sydney, the tour will be continued to Adelaide, where the airmen will stay over Sunday, and return to Sydney late, on Monday afternoon.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during tile week ended noon on Monday totalled 76, as follows :— Canterbury : Scarlet fever 51, diphtheria 2, enteric 3, tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 6, erysipelas 1, hydatids 2, lethargic encephalitis 1. -West Coast: Diphtheria 7. Deaths in the Canterbury district numbered three: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 2. At present there are 163 scarlet fever cases receiving attention in the Hospital Board’s infectious diseases hospital at Pottle Lake.

Nearly "two thousand tons more goods were carried through the Otira tunnel last week than were carried for the corresponding week last year. This increase was made in spite of the holiday on the King’s Birthday. The figures are:— Week ending June 9, 1928, 10,462 tons; corresponding week, 1927, 8623 tons. Accumulated stocks, which were hold over for want of trucks, are responsible for tlie rise, hut railway officials are confident that the public is finding the railway the best method of transport for goods. When the tunnel was first opened it was anticipated that a thousand tons a day would he the maximum, but last week this amount was doubled.

The death took place-yesterday of a well-known resident of Blaketown, Mrs Alary Ann Herring, aged 73 years. She was a native of Walthamstow, Essex, England, and landed in New Zealand in 1859, making the voyage on the ship Clontarf. In 1865, deceased accompanied her husband to the West Coast, and resided for some time at Hokitika then going to Kumara, where they stayed for many years. She had lived at Blaketown for the last 25 years. Her husband predeceased her -some years ago, hut she is survived by six daughters (Mesdames Newfield, Ellis, and Bailey; of Wellington; Taylor, of Christchurch; Sheppard, of Greymoutli, and Miss Herring, who nursed her mother in her last illness); also five sons (George, Walter, and 'Hyde, of Greymoutli; Richard, of Hokitika, and Sydney, of Te Kitiga). The late Mrs Herring had been in ill-health for tlie last two and a-lialf years. '

Competitor's .are reminded that the Committee of the local Competition Society have’ agreed to hold a contest for Boomerang mouth organ players' again this year. Organs from Is to 189 6d at Yarrall’s Music Depot, Revell Street.—Advt. Men’s and hoys pyjama suits, winter weight, material from Horrockscs pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s 6d to 14s Gd; boys and youth 6s 6‘d to 9s lid at McKays.—Advt. Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. No cold is “ Nazol’’-proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes right to the root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. • 60 doses Is 6d, ready for use.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs. The now Gabardine Raincoat, oilsilk ’lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a- fine range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for April and May must bo paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount. A meeting of the Old Girls’ Basket Ball Club will be held in the Technical Schooi Rooms on Friday evening next at 6.30 o’clock. Readers kindly note J. Tennent’s new announcement. An inspection of the advertised lines is invited. No obligation to buy. The Westland Hospital Board is inviting applications, receivable up to Friday, July 6th. for leasing the nurse’s cottage at Waiho, furnished. At the weekly euchre tournament in St. Mary’s Club Rooms the following were the successful competitors—First, Mr H. Parker; second, Mrs Kilcullen; third, Mrs H. Fitzgerald; fourth, Rev. Father McKay. Supper was served at the conclusion of the play.

The grand concert and ball to he held in the Rirau Town Hall on Monday next, June 18tli, promises to be a great success from all'viewpoints. A capital programme has been arranged, and for the hall nothing will he left undone to make it successful. Capital music has been secured and a first class supper will be served.

An accident happened yesterday morning at the Ivokatahi Dairy Factory to Percy Crougli, an assistant, While at work his jumper was caught in the erutclf of the butter washer. Luckily the manager was close by and was able to throw off the belt and released the young man, who was brought to Westland Hospital for treatment. He is suffering considerably from shock but any other injuries are not yet defined.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday, 15th June, when the following useful prizes will he for competition : First prize, 1 pair double white sheets, 1 pair single white sheets, 2 pair pillow cases, 1 pair white towels, 1 pair coloured towels ; second prize, aluminium kettle and frying pan; third prize, aluminium coffee percolator; fourth prize, leather pocket wallet. All prizewinners will play off at the end of the season for the aggregate. Supper provided. Admission 2s. —Advt.

There was a narrow escape from a serious injury this morning to Alva, one of the three-year-old twins of Miami Mrs I>. W. Dowell. It appears the child was left alone in front of a gas heater in the hairdressing saloon of Miss Pearl Dowell, when her clothes caught fire. The child ran out into the street where her sister caught her and Mr A. J. Willmot, who was close by, came to her assistance, and tore her clothes off promptly. ' The child was slightly burnt about the neck and her hair was singed, but luckily did not suffer any serious injury, and was running about as usual an hour later.

When speaking at the County Council meeting yesterday regarding the complaints in respect to noxious weed growth on the main roads, Mr Murdoch spoke appreciatively of the manner in which the Inspector approached offenders, and said reasonable action by section-holders was satisfying to the Inspector. The point was that for varying reasons some land-holders ignored their obligations altogether, and while neighbours attended to the requirements, the result in the end was not satisfactory. No doubt increased attention to the matter by the Inspector wouV-1 have a useful effect throughout the district.

Wo regret to record the death of Mrs Barrowman, wife of Mr Win. Barrowman of Upper Sale Street, which took place this morning at her residence after a long illness. The deceased was a native of Totara Flat and 47 years of ago. She leaves • a bereaved husband and family of two sons and one daughter, mother, and six sisters (Mrs Spalding of Greymouth. Mrs J. Breeze of Mnsterton, Mrs C. Johnston and Mrs J. Johnston of Auckland, Mrs Alex Levy of Wellington and Mrs Bcgg of Totara Flat), and one brother (Mr Fred Campbell of Ross). General sympathy will lie extended to the bereaved husband and family in their loss. After fifteen years duty as mounted troopers charger at Greymouth, the well-known police horse Rainy, has been retired from active service. Bariiv, with his rider, Mounted Constable Crowley, marshalled the processions of the Grey Main School and Grey distric, and the old horse’s spirited action as he pranced about to the strains of the band music made him a general favourite with the public. Rather than risk the chance of his equine friend falling into bad hands, Constable Crowley has purchased him, and the old charger will leave next week for Ross, to which town Constable Crowley is being transferred.

Prizes for the Boomerang mouth organ competition to ho held in conjunction with the local competitions are;—First prize, one guinea and gold medal; second prize, 10s Gd and silver medal. All information at Yarrall’s Music Depot, Revel! Street. —Advt.

Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s:—Boys fancy knit pullovers all sizes, girls liberty bodices 2s !>d each, children’s fleecy rompers from 2s 6d, children’s fleecy dresses from 4s, maids fleecy bloomers 2s Oil.— Advt.