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Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1929, Page 4

There is still no trace of Peter Kennedy, who lias been missing from his home at .Dobson since last Saturday week. Dr. J. F. C. Moore, superintendent of Grey Hospital, who has been suffering from pneumonia, is steadily improving in health, and was able to leave his bed ifor a while on Saturday. The Fire Brigade Ball on Wednesday evening in tire Soldiers’ Hall will be the special event of the week. Music will be supplied by Messrs Ross’ Orchetra, while the supper arrangements are in good hands. A large attendance should be present for the special occasion. After the football matches were post- ( poned on Saturday morning the j weather cleared somewhat, but rain | again fell later and the afternoon was wet and stormy. There was no improvement as the night wore on and heavy rain and a. strong north-wester made their presence known. Yesterday the weather conditions were unsettled and there were heavy showers at times.' Keep a bottle of “ Nazol ” always handy. Gives instant relief from the worst oough or cold. Powerful and penetrating. 60 doseß for Is 6d.—Advt.

St. -Mary’s weekly social to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. Good supper provided.—Advt. “I have no time for those people, even if some of them he Presbyterians like myself, who don’t obey the law,” remarked /\lr A|. Henderson (Wallace) in the House of Representatives last week. “n e have to obey the law.” The final costs, of the reorganisation of tne railway workshops were quoted to the House of Representatives by the Minister of Railways, the Hon. W. B. Taverner, who disclosed the fact -iat the original estimate of £1,820,000 will be exceeded by £578,782. It is intended to expend £600,000 on new rolling stock for the year 1929-30. A toller in the Christchurch branch of the Bank of Australasia on 'Friday gave £IOO in change for a £SO note. The man to whom the £IOO was given placed two £SO notes on the counter, asking for change for one of them. He was given change for two. He left the bank before the mistake was discovered. If he does not return £SO, the teller will have to pay it. The largest and most valuable consignment io flpoultry imported into Australia or New Zealand was brought to Auckland bv the Port Dunedin last week, states the “New Zealand Herald.” There was 60 birds, comprising Sussex, Rhode Island Reds, White and Buff Orpington, and White Wyanuottes. The birds were consigned to Mrs W. Warren, of Henderson, and the value is stated to run into several hundred pounds. A fire broke out at 3 p.m. on Friday at Reefton in Mr N. Lawn’s stationery and fancy goods shop. The upstairs portion at the back was badly gutted. Although the Fire Brigade made a splendid save, the losses by water and smoke were considerable. The. building and stock were, insured. A new roof was put on this part of the building only a' week ago, and the chimney damaged by the recent earthquake was only completed building on Thursday afternoon. The Hokitika Poultry Show in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday and Saturday was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday evening. The attendance on the both days was satisfactory in spite of the very inclement weather that was experienced. The general arrangements of the Show were excellently carried out and the Judge, Mr 0. Bradford, complimented the management on the excellent lighting and general arrangements enabling the birds to be seen to full advantage. The Committee, with the Secretary, Mr F. Ballinger, had made every necessary arrangement to ensure a general success.

The death took place on Saturday of Mrs Julia Mullins, of the Kamaka Hotel, and an old resident of the Coast. The deceased lady was 77 years of age, a native of County Galway (Ireland), and had lived at.Kamaka for 57 years. jHer husband predeceased her 30 years go. She leaves a family of four daughters: Mesdames Aynsley (Blackball),. Gilbert and Nieliol (Stillwater), and Dora (at home), and three sons: Patrick, John and Tim (at Kamaka). One son, Michael was killed in the Great War. ,

Initial .reports of earthquake damage' (intimated that the well-known landmark on the West Coast route, the mountain known as the Old Man Man of the Buller, had been shaken down. This very human-looking profile has always been pointed out to travellers, and regret was expressed that it would no longer be seen. But, according to Mr F. W. Furkert, the landmark has not been destroyed. All that has happened is that a slip has taken place just below that portion of the mountain which forms the old gentleman’s nose. The effect, therefore, now is that he has “a cold in the nose.”

It is not expected that the railway service between Seddonville and Westport will be back to normal for some weeks yet as much damage was done by the earthquake, floods, and slips. There are some bad cracks in the foundations and subsidences have been caused by water entering the cracks and holes. Rails must be straightened, and in some places they will have to be replaced, while minor repair work must be done on the bridges. Light trains are running over the section, although occasionally) a wagon becomes derailed and causes a delay in the time-table.- These inconveniences, however, are unavoidable, just now.

At the Wincing Conference at Wellington on Friday, Mr I>. J. Evans, of Hokitika, said the Westport Club had suffered badly as a result of the earthquake. Its brick grandstand and brick fences had been damaged to the extent of about £7OO, and he suggested /that the matter of assisting the Club, which had been struggling for some time, and only held one race meeting a year, be referred to the Executive Committee to take any action it deemed advisable. The chairman said he was sure the committee would be in sympathy with the suggestion. b”t ]x>inted out that it was not pracieable to grant assistance from the Conference funds. The committee, however, eoukl appeal to individual clubs, who he was sure, would do their utmost to heln the club out of their unfortunate position.

Men’s high class “Woolsey”' brand underpants and singlets regular prices 19s lid to 22s 6d, now reduced to 15s 6d to clear. McKay’s Great Sale.— Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning a prohibited person charged With being found drunk on Saturday was convicted and fined 10s. A Nominations for the West Coast Boxing Championships to be held at Greymouth on August 3rd close on Saturday, 27th July, with Mr F. W. Baillie, secretary, Greymouth. The death occurred yesterday at her residence, Cobden, of Mrs Margaret Miriam Gunn, wife of Mr Charles Gunn. A native of Dunedin, the late Mrs Gunn had been an invalid for a lengthy period. ' ; ■ . . ..1 The death took place at the Reefton Hospital, on Friday,. ,of Mr Edward Swift, a well known and highly re spec- ' ted resident of the district, at the of 69 years. The deceased was a motive of Wigan, Lancashire, and had been a patient in the hospital for many years, suffering from rheumatism. At the Magistrate’s Court, Reeftc” before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., William McEwin was [ .charged with the theft olf a cask of wine, the property of the Railway Department. He was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within twelve months, and was ordered to pay £3 4s to make good the loss to the Railway Department, and 14s 6d witness’s expenses. There died on Saturday night at/ V Grey River Hospital an old and respected resident of Greymouth, in the person of Mrs; Sarah Jane Taylor, a short illness. The deceased, who '* was 68 years of age, was predeceased eleven months ago by her husband, the late George Taylor. She leaves a family of fouiv the daughters being Mesdames I.; Neubauer , _ and Geo. . Morrison, .both olf Greymouth, - while the sons are Jack (Wellington) and' George (Greymouth). , v Two motor cars and a...bicycle were involved in a collision; which took place at the corner of Mawhera Quay and Customs Street, Greymouth, about 2.45 p.m. on Saturday/ It appears that a car driven by Mr Wafer was about to turn from Customs Street into Mawhera Quay, when it came into collision with a car driven't by Mr Aitken, proceeding in the direction .of Cobden bridge. As the cars collided .. .. a cyclist was struck and sdnt to the ground; /'‘fie was somewhat bruised and shaken, but otherwise unhurt, and was able to proceed on -his way. The front axle of Mr Wafer’s' car was bent, and the, mudguard was damaged ;. while the rear mudguard of V the other vehicle was also badly dented. Neither of the occupants were;; xinjured, and both cars' 'werebable to proceed by their own power. ' y • : Children’s coats at greatly reduced prices, also a few coats from last season at less than cost. Thfifty buyers should see these bargains at. Addisons.—Advt. kvA ; ’