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Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1928, Page 4

Air Arnold Perry notifies that lie will resume practice at bis rooms on Thursday, Jan. 3rd.

A man may tali’ a neebor’s pairt an liae into cash to spare him. A man

..laj Imo an uoue.se hairt thoo puirtith hourly stare him. Oor guid 'folks are linkit cl'tcr i’ the hospital on noer day as weel as the titlier day. See tiie “joke” Sandy.

The Westland County Council lias proposals before the Government for several works, including metalling or the first section of Ruatapu-Alahinapua road; extension of Petersen road; metalling of first section of Kutnara Junction to Kapitea road; as well as some uridge renewal proposals. It is hopeo to have these works in hand in the New Year.

Reports from the far south indicate that brown trout are said to be very plentiful in the upper llaast River this year. Searun fish were never known to be' so far up the river before. There are numerous fish ol eight'’pounds weight to be seen in the shallow waters. Paradise ducks are said to lie very plentiful in that region also—unusually plentiful in fact. South Westland is evidently becoming a great store house for game of all kinds.

Mr Fred Smith’s dance hand is in South Westland at present, and are engaged at Harihari to-night. They return here for Afonday night and at the Soldiers’ Hall will see' the old year out and the new year in with a special dance programme. The entertainment will be heightened by the services of a visiting Christchurch vocalist, Air Hale, who will render several items. The dance orchestra has an established fame on the Coast now. Next week it has engagements at Kumara on Tuesday, Kanieri on Wednesday and Greymouth on Friday. All the new dance bits arc included in tbe programmes rendered.

Last year the Westland Acclimatisation Society received donations from some appreciative oversea stalkers towards the erection of a stalkers’ but in the back country of tbe llaast deer »oiin try under Ibe jurisdiction of the society. This work lias now been carried out under the supervision of Ranger I lodgkinson. The building has been placed on a grassy flat overlooking tbe Landsbormigli river. Tt is of the log-cabin style familiar in Ivpe with the Canadian huts, and has a wide verandah. It should lie very useful for dqer stalkers, a large number of whom will be stalking in the South Westland country in the coming season.

As the weather lias turned out, the Westland Racing Chili was fortunate in having two line days for the racing. The meeting, it is understood, wifi show a profit in the region of .Cl5O. The racing taxation runs into about £lOl3, while the stakes totalled (with the cup) £1,500. In the circumstances the Club was very fortunate to get through as well as it did. The next fixture of the local club is on Thursday, April 4th, when the Easter meeting of one day will be held on tho Hokitika racecourse. It is hoped prior to that time to have the-buildings completed and tne painting of the exterior advanced. In connection with the recent meeting the Club is indebted very greatly for much spontaneous help given very readily on all sides. The practical sympathy expressed has been very much appreciated by the Club and has been very encouraging to the officials.

How a life was saved by a faithfn’ dog is related at Kaitoke, says a northern exchange. A Alaori lad. Buck Whaturi, was working with two other Natives on a cutting on a road when a portion of the bank caved in and buried him. His companions, became alarmed and, instead of trying to rescue him. they ran to secure help. Fortunately a nearby settler happened to be passing in his car. He saw the dog excitedly scratching the fallen earth am 1 yelping pitifully. Me stopped and Kotin ' the animal had uncovered a hand and part of an arm, so immediately set to work and, with the Help that arrived rescued the lad. AVhaturi was taker to the Bay of Islands Hospital where it was 'found that, beyond a number of bruises and abrasions, lie had escaped with a broken ankle.

Mr E. W. Spencer’s game little racing mare Piccaninny died during tilnight at the stables in Reach Street. The horse raced in the hurdles on Wednesday, and was considered to have a good chance in the hurdles for the second day. On Thursday morning the mare was found to ho amiss. It was discovered that her mouth was badly burned and that generally the mare was in a had way. The best local advice was obtained, and everything done possible in the way of treatment. The mare was of course unable to race, and has been under close attention ever since. There was the suggestion that the mare was doped, and it is thought croton oil was used for the purpose. A full investigation is being made and a post mortem is being arranged for. The racing and police authorities have the mailer in hand. If the death was caused deliberately it is indeed a despicable deed. There is Ibe suggestion that (be dope was intended for another horse stabled in tho Ideality, but those operating entered the wrong loose box. However, ■with the information available the fullest enquiry is being made.

For boys! Navy, grey and cream shorts, Varsity shirts in cream, fujinc and fawn and grey poplin. Roys hats and ties, etc., etc. Shop early at Addisons. —Advt. You will soon rid yourself of hay fever if you use “ Nazol ” —a safe, sure remedy. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt

Drivers of motor cars and other vehicles are reminded that Revell St. will he closed to sueli traffic between the hours of 7.30 n.m. and 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

The regatta which was arranged if.ir ’Ninas Day on Lake Kanieri will bo hol'd, weather conditions permitting, on the afternoon of New Year’s Day. The events will be the same as those set for ’Xmas Day.

The statutes for the third session of the last Parliament have been issued i by the Government. It is*- a. Taivlyr

bulky volume,' containing 801 pages. There are fifty-eight public and general Acts, twenty-three local and personal Acts and four private Acts.

A notice in the Gazette declares that, the notes of the 'following banks shall he legal tender anywhere in New Zealand :—Bank of New Zealand, National Rank of New Zealand, Union Bank of Australia, Bank of Australasia, Bank of New South Wales, and the Commercial Bank of Australia.

Afr G A. Eadie, an employee of Mr •J. Hart, has received the sad news ot the death of his wife, which occurred on board the steamer Corinthic, on her voyage from England to join her husband in Greymouth. She was accompanied by a fourteen-year-old son. Air Eadie is a brother‘of Air P. Eadie, of Bell Hill. He arrived in New Zealand recently, and lately purchased a home in Greymouth.

The bye-election for the Brunner riding seat on the Grey County Council, rendered vacant by-the'-death of Mr J. P. Irvine, took place yesterday. The voting was not heavy, only about two-thirds of the number eligible to vote exercising their right. The total poll was slightly over 200, and the result was a win for Af.r David Kidd, farmer, ’df Atavan (Moonlight), who received 115 votes, his opponents, W. Rnlderstone receiving 68, and D. Burt 1!).

A serious accident befel a boy named Blackman, son of Air AY. Blackman, of Blackball, on Thursday afternoon, at the Totara Flat sports, as the result of an axe Hying from the grasp of a competitor in a chopping contest. The'boy was sitting on a bank about three yards from the log which the axeman was chopping, and when the latter -was completing his cut, the axe slipped, and, flying towards the hoy, its edge struck the lad’s arm. in the fleshly part, inflicting a'very deep cut The hoy was speedily given first aid and was then conveyed to liis home.

Sharland’s Table Vinegar is brewed from pure cane sugar and is absolutely tree from mineral acids. Unsurpassed for flavour and strength. Tn bottle or bulk.—Advt.

In order to meet tbe convenience of customers J .V. Hall, of the furniture depot, South Revel 1 St. has opened up a special display of Xmas novelties in the premises' next to Turner’s fruit shop, AVeld Street. Patrons will find a specially attractive display of suitable Xmas presents, including toys, fancy goods, great cookery assortment, pictures, rugs, carpets etc. Tbe heavier goods, including furniture are still on

view at the South Revell Street depot. —Advt.