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Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1928, Page 2

It is notified that the meeting of the Westland Land Board, set down for July 18th. will not be held until Wednesday, July 25tli.

Tlie Black Hand Orchestra will supply the music for the Sliow presentation ball at Kolratahi Public Hall on Monday, July 23rd. There- promises to he a large attendance from outside centres for the gathering which should prove an enjoyable one.

Going?—Why, of course ! They deserve the support of everyone, so> of course we are going next Wednesday evening to the Soldiers’ Hall where the annual hall of the Fire Brigade will be held. A good floor-, good music, good supper and a worthy object to give support to, should ensure a crowded attendance.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P. has been advised: “The Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department referred to me your letter of the stli. ult. covering one from Mr Eric James of Makaroa, Lake Wanaka, and in reply to your representations I have pleasure in advising you that an endeavour to film the Haast Track will he made in the coming summer.”

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 81, as 'follows: Canterbury—Scarlet fever 63, diphtheria 0, enteric fever 1, tuberculosis 4, pneumonia 5, pneumonic influenza 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1. Deaths: Canterbury— Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 2, pneumonia 1, total 4.

Having purchased a large number of fancy cups and saucers at our own price we pass the benefit on to you. See our window display and buy now at YarralTs Novelty Depot.—Advt.

From yesterday by the elimination of fourteen stops between Christchurch and Springfield, the West Coast express will be accelerated. The express for Greymonth will leave Christchurch at 10.20 a.m. instead of 9.45 and will arrive at Greymouth at the same time as previously. The Greymouth-Christ-eliureh express will leave Greymouth at 10.28 as at present, but will arrive in Christchurch at 5 p.m. 23 minutes earlier. At 8.55 a.m. a mixed train will leave Christchurch to pick up passengers between Christchurch and Springfield and a train for setting down passengers will leave Springfield for Christchurch at 3.52 p.m. Men’s Tweed Overcoats, 100 to choose from. Save on Overcoats now—McKay's Roaalisation Sale Prices 39s 0(1. 49s 6d, 655. Boys’ Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats; good value at McKay s Realisation Sale Prices 21s, 25s 6d, 29s Gd.—Advt.

Sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking “ Nazol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is 6d buys 60 doses. —Advt. Woods' Gnat peppermint Cure Ci>st a;d fqr coughs, colds, influenza.

Mr W. Smith, of Ross offers for sale, sittings of white leghorns and black orpingtons; also day-old chicks. The -,ew Zealand Clothing Factory notifies particulars on our front page to-day of their great sale, commencing to-morrow.

Mr F. Keen, lately boot repairer at the Mental Hospital, wishes to notify, the general public that he has undertaken boot and shoe repairing at his residence, Fitzherbert Street.

Let us quote you a few July values from our China department:—Fancy cups and saucers from Is Gd, tea sets from 14s Gd, salads from 2s Gd at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Owing to the senior fixture being set down for Saturday at Greymouth, a special meeting of the Sub-Union with club and field captains and secretaries of the two senior clubs will be held to-night at Keller’s rooms at 7 o’clock sharp. Prompt attendance is requested owing to counter attraction.

At a meeting of the executive of the N.Z. Trotting Association held at Wellington on Monday, the Nelson Jockey Club reported that, at its last meeting, F. Mond, driver of Audubon Child, had been charged with inconsistent running in two events, but no action had been tanen. F. Lynch, driver of Rota Nelson, had protested against the driving of F. Monk behind Audubon Child, but the protest had been dismissed. Lynch had asked for a refund of his deposit. Hie action of the club was endorsed in each case, and Lynch’s application was granted, although it was decided to inform him that this could not be taken as a precedent.

The Hon. the Minister of Lands (Mr A. D. McLeod) has advised Mr Seddon, M.P. that the following clause is proposed to'be inserted in this year’s Reserves and Lunds Disposal Bill—- “ Item: Cancelling the. reservation over Reserve No. 137, Block XV. Waimea Survey District, Westland Land District. (Fde L. and S. 2/185).” This section containing three acres was reserved for cemetery purposes by warrant published in Gazette of 11th. May -076. There is no evidence of any burials having taken plaqo in the cemetery which is not a suitable site. The Stafford cemetery is but two miles distance. It is desired to uplift the reservation and dispose of the land under the provisions of the Land Act, 1924. The Department of Health and the Westland County Council concur in the proposal.”

The Hon K. Williams (Minister of Public Works) has advised Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P. as follows:—“In further reply to your letter of tlie 23rd. May last, regarding the Bruce Bay Road, South Westland, I have to advise that the position concerning this matter has lieen investigated and it appears that the question of legalising this road through the Maori land in that locality has been under action by my Department for some time. Formal notice of the intention to take land for the road published in the “Hokitika. Guardian” on the 2nd. and 3rd. Inst, and after the lapse of the statutory period, for lodgment of objections mentioned therein, namely 40 days, it is hoped to have the required legislation completed. When this is dono the question of authorising funds for the construction of the road will receive further consideration.”