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Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1928, Page 2

Mr John Rynll inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

“The Prisoner’s Return” the latest song on the gramophone, price 3s at Yarrall’s, Revell St.—-Advt.

Tenders will l>e at the County Office up to noon on Tuesday next for clearing 1 mile 15 chains of Lower Kokatahi road drain.

The Borough Treasurer notifies the intention to strike the general and special rates for the year, which will be payable on 26tli. Sept. A meeting of the Westland Competitions Society will he held at the County Chambers at 4.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to make final arrangements for the Competitions opening on Saturday week.

The gas cooking demonstration will be continued at the Soldiers’ Hall at 2.30 o’clock next Tuesday. The following week when the Competitions* will be in progress there will not be any demonstration,

You must hear “Ramona” the latest I song and fox trot at Yarrall’s Sports and Music Depot.—Advt. Mr J. Cuttaiiec has received instructions to proceed to Westport to commence duties as harbourmaster at Kara men. In the meantime the trawler Maud will lie temporarily laid up. Alt' Cuttance leaves on Saturday morning. At the inquest held at Granitv concerning the death of Lancelot Brown Mosley, a verdict was returned that death was due to injuries caused by a fall of debris whilst Mosley was at hi.s work on the Charming Creek Coal Co.’s trnmwav on Sundn.v last.

At the annual meeting of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church last evening a motion of condolence was passed to the family of the late John Murdoch, senr., whose death occurred yesterday, the meeting standing in silence.

The usual fortnightly visit of the Plunket Nurse, Miss Spring, will take place to-morrow. The customary round of \isits will be paid in the morning, and in the afternoon the nurse will he in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall, from 2.30 o’clock. Messages requiring attention should be left with Mrs G. A. Perrv, Hall street.

It is understood that representations made recently bv the settlers of Hurihari and Wataroa to have a doctor located in South Westland have proved fruitful, and that Dr Bell lias been appointed to that district with headquarters at TTarihari. Dr Bell has for the past few months been relieving Dr J. W. Mcßreartv, of Greymouth, during the latter’s illness.

At t.)ie Magistrate’s Court, Westport, yesterday before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M. the promoters of the euchre tournaments ut St. Caniee Club', and the Friendly Societies’ Hall, were charged with keeping a common gaming house. They were convicted and ordered to pay ]os costs in each case. Air AA'ilson, appearing for the defence, pleaded that there was no private profit made. The Magistrate remarked that he could see no harm in the game, but he had to administer the law as he found it. He added that, probably legislation would be enacted in Parliament in regard to these cases.

Last few days of sale, heavy reductions on furs, coats and frocks. Ten only yelour coats, manufacturers samples, fur-trimmed, usual price 955; clearing price 49s (id. —Schroder and to.—Advt.

A motor accident occurred early on Tuesday evening on the hill near the Cobdelt bridge, the passenger bus of Mr J. Low, .senior, and a Baby Austin ear being involved. The car was damaged. l ilt no one was hurt. The bus, when it reached the top of the hill, met an incoming truck, and Air Low pul'cil to bis corre-t side of the road to allow the truck to pass. On the bus being restarted, it is presumed that the driver missed the gears, and the bus ran backwards. Air low bad four passengers.

In the Hamilton Supremo Court, during the hearing of a claim for alimony, it was suggested that the husband, who, since his divorce, had remarried. might plead that with his additional responsibilities lie was unable to afford more than he was already paying his first wife (reports an exchange). His -Honour, Air Justice Blair : “It would he almost as had as a man, who, having murdered his father and mother, claimed the clemency of the Court on the ground that he was an orphan.” (Laughter).

A postal official related a good story recently. It concerned a telegraph boy in a certain town in .Southland (says the “Times”). It happened that there was a Air. N in this place for whom a wire arrived on lines similar to this: “Arriving Afonday. kill the fatted ea'f. Bill.” The telegram remained on the boy’s desk for some time until has attention was drawn to it by the postmaster-. “Aren’t you going to deliver it to Air. X?” he asked. “Oh,” came the innocent reply, “it can’t bo for Air. X in town. It must be for Air. X of .So-aml-so (naming a locality three miles out ill the country). He is the only mini I know about here who keeps cows.” And lie wondered at the cause of the laughter.

A notable pioneer passed away at Westland Hospital yesterday afternoon in the person of Mr John Murdoch, senior, of Kumnra, and formerly of floss, after a short illness, at the advanced age of 86 years. Born at Bonnykell.v, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, he came to Australia in his early days, and after a stay of four years then came on to New Zealand,'sß years ago. He resided at Hokitika for many years and later went to Ross where he carried on a well-known store-keeping business for many years. Latterly ho has resided at Kuniani with his daughter. A sterling upright innn, whose word was his bond, his death removes one held in every high esteem wherever he was known. His wife died some 23 years ago. He leaves one daughter (Miss L. Murdoch of Kumara), and two sons (Mr James A. Murdoch, Solicitor, of Hokitika, and Mr John Murdoch, store-keeper of Ross). The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon.

Definite and interesting results are now being recorded at the Waimunga State Experimental Farm from swede turnip manurial experiments conducted during the 1927-28 season; the results from this treatment range from 97 |ku- cent, to 17 per cent, in quality. The effects of manurial treatment on the disease known as “dry-rot,” which has caused considerable loss to farmers throughout New Zealand, are equally as definite, complete control of this disease having been achieved. The records now being taken in connection with lime bear out the results obtained from the experiments .carried out during previous years. The records show that lime is essential to the productivity of Westland soils, but on the other hand the fact is disclosed that there is a limit to its application if sound quality is to l>e secured. The experimental work at "Waimunga is being carried out under the direction of the Fields Instructor, Mr 0. S. Dalgliesh, who hopes to have the records completed by the end of this month.

Our winter sale definitely closes on Saturday. August lltli, balance of evening frocks, including new goods just received, less 5s in the pound discount.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Why buy dear eggs? Preserve them while they are cheap with Shnrland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. Keeps eggs fresh.—Advt. Messrs T. Brown and Co., of the Hokitika Cycle Works, notify the public of the surrounding district, that owing to being considerably overstocked that they intend holding a clearing sale for one 'month of first grade Arrow cycles, built from genuine B.S.A. and Brampton fittings, at greatly reduced prices to clear. Old bicycles taken as part payment. Note the address, I. Brown and Co., Hokitika.—Advt.

Preserved eggs are as good as fresli ones when you’ve used Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. Clean and economical.—Advt.

Wade’s Worm Figs are a. safe and sure specific for removing worms. No bad after effects, Price Is 6d.—Advt.