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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1928, Page 4

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting applications for probationerships. receivable up' to 31st October. Particulars appear in this issue. St. Andrew’s sale of work was opened this afternoon at 2 o’clock, and will be continued this evening. There is a very large display of goods, and a good steady sale was reported. Under the Public Reserves, Domains and National Parks Act of this session, there is provision for creating Arthur’s Pass Domain, which will be in the nature of a national park. About half of the area will be in Westland County.

The Minister for Education has advised Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., that the matter of reibuilding the Kumara. School, which was recently destroyed by fire, is in the hands of the Canterbury Education Board. As soon as an application is received from that Board, it will be given careful consideration. • ' r

The public are warned for the lasttime to “mind their step ” this (Wednesday) evening, Newmans and Tooheys motors will be flying about under the hands of capable drivers taking people to the Military Ball. They will bfe so busy they cannot watch everything. The Hall has been tastefully decorated in blue and gold, 13th Regimental colours, and the supper arrangements are in the hands of a most capable ladies’ committee.

A general meeting of members of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will he held at 7.30 o’clock to-night at the County Chambers to adopt new rules for the Society. There is consider; alteration in the rules affecting the election of members and the election of officers and committee, though actually the rules are only brought into line with those of other Societies. The Committee of the Society will meet at the close of the general meeting to transact the ordinary monthly business of the Society. "•

Apropos the future of the f Main South Road, the large tract of bush country between the Waiho and Webeka is being set aside for scenic purposes by Act Of Parliament this year. For some time past the area which embraces some thousands of acres of forest, was Provisional State Forest, hut it is not being dedicated specially for scenic purposes, and is intended so to be preserved. The area presents a fine expanse of bush country as view, ed from the Main Road traversing the overlooking high country.

All interest will be centred to-night in the Military Ball which will be in progress from 8.30 o’clock at the Soldiers’ Hall. Mr Bleach will be in charge of the floor and may be relied on to keep the excellent dancing space fully occupied. Patrons, who are expected to include a number of outside visitors, will be sure of a hearty welcome, and there will be every opportunity for a very enjoyable evening. The ladies’ committee have prepared an excellent supper.- To-morrow night there wi 11 lie an evening for juveniles from 8 to 10.30 when the floor will be cleared for adults. Mr Bleach is arranging a special programme- for the enjoyent of the young folk.

New Fadeless Curtain Nets —Is Bd, Is lid, 3s lid yard at McKay’s.—Advt.

The Zingara is • announced to sail from Wellington on Friday at noon, bringing cargo direct to Hokitika. The death occurred yesterday at Westport of Mrs Bailie, widow of the late Thomas Bailie. She had been from the early days a resident of Westport, and was highly esteemd by the community. A tiger cub, born at the Auckland Zoo on September 10th, said to jbe the first of the species to be born in the Dominion, was killed and eaten by its mother the first day. Another loss to the collection was caused through a case of cage paralysis, which made it necessary to destroy one of the sacred baboons. Three stump-tailed skinks, which arrived at the Zoo recently, have also died, chiefly through the rigors of the winter climate. Infectious and other notifiable disease reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 69, as follows:-— Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 31; diphtheria, 9; tuberculoss, 12; pneumonia, 6; pneumonic influenza, 5; erysipelas, 2. West Coast: Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, T. Deaths Canterbury: Tubereuloss, 5; pneumonia, 1. Of the scarlet fever cases reported in the Canterbury district 19 were from the metropolitan area.

The death took place at Grey Lynn, Auckland, yesterday of Mr Theodore Hahn, aged 65 years. He was well known in mining circles on the Kumara to Stafford alluvial fields. He at one time had charge of the operations on Kumara tunnel, to take water to the goldfields. Later he was mine manager in several ventures in the Hokitika district. He was a friend of the late Richard John Seddon, when the latter was packing at Waimea Forks, and later when he was at Stafford. Mr Hahn leaves a widow, and family of two.

The Justice Department has asked coroners to request the Press not to publish; the means which caused death in suicide or other cases. The Department states that when the means of death is published after inquests, there aopear to follow numerous cases of deaths through the same cause. “That seems to have been the, case recently,” said the Coroner (Mr- E. D. Mosley, after giving liis. verdict in a suicide case at Christchurch. “Where one means has been used and the method published, other cases have followed. We want to stop that sort of thing, if possible. I therefore request the Press to observe the wish of the Justice Department.”

Mr Arthur Paape, of the Grand Hotel, Dunedin, left for home yesterday, after a week end stay in the district. During the time Mr Paape, who was accompanied by Mr J. A. Evans, the governing director of Southard and Coy., England, also paid a short visit to the Franz Josef glacier. Mr Evans was making his first trip to the Dominion. He was thrilled with the trip to the glacier, which in hs opinion is easily the Jbest seen* ery he has seen in New Zealand or elsewhere. Mr. Evans has just spent three and a half weeks touring the North Island.

At a meeting of the Grey Hospital Board held last evening Miss Christine Hunter, of Palmerston North Hospital, was appointed Matron of Grey Hospital from nine applicants. Miss Hunter, who is 47 years of age, has had a very extensive experience in her profession, over a period of twen--tv years, and at present she holds the nosition at the Palmerston North Hospital of Assistant Matron, and has been in that position for the past four years, during which she has on two occasions acted as Matron for over a month at a time. She will take over her new duties immediately upon being released by the Palmerston North Board.

The Committee of the Hokitika Library- met last evening. Present:— Messrs D. J. Evans (Chairman), T. W. Duff, W. Wilson, H. M. Coulson and J. Niven. Apology was made for the absence of Mr J. Maloney. Accounts to the amount of £2O 5s 3d were passed for payment. Correspondence regarding book supplies was received. The Chairman reported the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank had agreed to donate £SO to the museum, and approval of the Treasury was now awaited. Appreciation was expressed at the acceptable grant. The Chairman thought it would be necessary to arrange finance for the future maintenance of the museum, as it should be maintained to the best advantage, containing as it did so many interesting exhibits. Mr Niven, honorary curator, said he was rearranging the wall exhibits at present, and extra case accommodation was required. It was resolved an estimate of the cost involved be obtained. Satisfaction was expressed also at the attendance of the young people visiting the museum, and also those interested in the periodicals in the magazine room.

30in. “Fujisyl”* in new shades at Is 3d yard at McKay’s.—Advt,

Nazol will protect you from coughs, colds, and influenza. Get a bottle today ! Is 6d for GO doses. —Advt.

New Linoleum Designs, reduced prices—6s 6d 8s 6d, &s lid per yard; 12ft. wide 19s Gd and 21s yard at McKay’s.—Advt.

Overstock of Table Damask Cloth means greatly reduced prices to clear, geo our usual 2s lid Damask now offering a Is Gd yard.— McKay’s.—Advt. 4

The Town Clerk notifies that a re- ’ , ” bate of five per cent will be allowed on all rates paid in full before 4 p.m. on Friday, October 12th. - The heavy rain of yesterday brought down a considerable fresh in the river, one result being that most of the wliitebaiters trenches have been flattened out. Reports from south state most of the rivers were in considerable flood. '' Mr C. Bonner, representing J. C. Williamson, Ltd., was in town to-day arangirig for a one night visit of their new English Comedy Company on Wednesday, October 10th, when they avill present the greatest attraction that has ever visited Hokitika—“A Cuckoo in the Nest.” Mr F. W. Venn, first mate of the s.s. Orepuki, was appointed senior signalman by the Greymouth Harbour Board last evening, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Captain W. Strachan. Mr Venn has traded to the port of Greymouth since the year 1919. There were 25 applications for the position. The death took place at an early hour this morning of Mr Christian Neilsen, of Rimu,. after a long illness extending over the past seven years Deceased was a native of Denmark and 86 years of age, 70 years-of which had been spent in New Zealand. He foU 1 lowed mining pursuits for many years. Deceased was a widower, his wife having passed away some 23 years ago. One daughter, Mrs J. Maloney, •of Rimu, is left to' mourn her loss. Tho annual ball on Friday, October ' sth, organised by the Kumara Cricket Club promises to live up to the Club’s slogan and to be the ‘Hit of the Season.’ Williams’ full dance orchestra will be in attendance with a! popular programme of dauce music. The supper arrangements are in the capable Vi i hands of Mrs McFarlane which fact carries its own recommendation. Mr J. A. Peever, who was responsible for the beautiful decorations at the recent Fire Brigade ball, considered the finest display yet seen in the Memorial Hall, has consented to- again take charge of the decorations and has promised a unique display. With the aid of q novel mechanical contrivance,’ 1 the floor will be specially prepared and •< should prove to be a dancer’s para-t': dise. An energetic committee is de- :> termined to make the occasion a mem- . c-: orable one, .« * >. ;>• , Jqst landed 200 cases Eearroaihs?iolod Cox’s Pippins, .Deli’cipus, choice;-desertl Ifiw apples. Also cookers: The^growers instructions are to sell at . the market prices.—Paterson ; Michel JasM« J Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2).—Advt.