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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1929, Page 4

Opera practice will be held to-night at the Parish Hall at 7 o’clock sharp. The orchestra is specially requested” to attend promptly.

The annual Memorial Hall ball at Kumara this year will be held on Friday, August 9th, and the proceeds will be devoted to the Earthquake relief fund.

A versatile comedienne, Gracie Fields in “‘in the Woodshed She Said She Would,” and “ Why Does the Hyena Laugh?” H.M.V. E.A.4/9. Gracie Fields possesses an extraordinary versatility and her records are always eagerly awaited.—Obtainable at Yarrail’s.'

' Mrs Shultz, one of the refugees, from Seddonville, is dangerously ill ( in a Christchurch hospital, and her baby is also ill. Mr Shultz, who is a railway worker, arrived from Seddonville oh Monday night, having been transferred to work in Christchurch on the representations of the Relief Committee. Mrs Moffat, another Seddonville refugee, is also ill.

The annual Fire Brigade ball in the Soldiers Hall last evening-attract-ed a large attendance and the gathering passed off very successfully. The floor which was well filled, was in capital order, splendid music was supplied by Ross’ Orchestra, and a capital supper was provided, dancing being kept going merrily till an early hour.

While the Grey County Council’s motor road roller was being driven up Pothan’s Hill, beyond Ahaura, on Monday afternoon the driving shaft broke, with a result that the big machine, weighing 11-J- tons, began to run backwards downhill. Mr Charles Ingram, the driver, stuck to the wheel and skilfully steered the roller, which was gathering speed round a sharp bend, across a bridge and along the road, until the up-grade leading to Ahaura township brought it to a standstill.

A Karamea correspondent says naturally the earthquake has been the sole topic of conversation for the last three weeks; and various are the opinions as to where the centre of the disturbance lay. I may say that the majority of the Karamea residents ciaim that; this little village was as near the centre as any place. Be that as it may, the ’quakes still continue, and people are beginning to think that they will never stop. They are almost invariably preceded by a deep, rumbling noise, like thunder, which appears to come from the direction of the sea, and has -been a feature olf the shocks right from the start.

While boring for water at the Waipuku dairy factory, near Stratford, recently, a considerable volume was tapped at a depth of 187 ft, and as it was thought that some gas would probably be coming up also, a light was applied to the end of the pipes. Flames immediately shot up, almost to the top of the derrick, to which height water was also flowing. A .crosspipe Was later put on, and a large quantity olf water was ejected. The ■ flames continued, and as time went on the supply of water greatly diminished, and the gas seemed to increase. It is thought that the gas has been caused by decayed vegetation, of which a considerable quantity was encountered as the bore was being put down. The water which has come up is of a dirty, muddy colour, and contains no traces of oil.

Avoid coughs and colds this winter—- “ Nazol ” is a sure, safe preventive. Equally good for voung or old. 60 doses for Is fid.—Advt. Ladies millinery at less than cost. Ladies coats, cardigans and furs at reduced prices. Make buying worth while at Addisons, Drapers.—Advt. Wows’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Cough,

Applications are invited from persons desirous of undergoing training as' maternity nurses in St. Helen’s Hospital. y The “Auckland Weekly” is always noted f0r.... the very fine illustrations published and this week’s supply will contain illustrations of the earthquake disaster at Ivaramea. A lecturette will be given from radio station 2 YA at 7.30 o’clock to-night in reference to the South Westland deputation by 31 r W. D. Nolan, of Okuru. A demonstration of the very latest in tractors, the “ Cat-Ten,” will be given on Monday next from 1 p.m. at Mr Victor Wall’s farm, Ivoiterangi, Full information on enquiry from Messrs Renton and Co., local agents. - ‘ The death occurred last evening at the residence of. her daughter, 3lrs Kim Williams, Franklyn Street, Greymouth, of a well-known and respected pioneer of the West Coast;; in tlie person of Mr Margaret Galbraith. • A native of County Cork, Ireland, the late Mrs Galbraith had reached the age (Jf 85 years, and she, had spent more than sixty years .in the Dominion having for most of that time resided on the West Coast. She was for forty years a resident of'Kumara, rvhere her husband, the ipite- James Galbraith, was stationmaster for the tram service, which ifi the early days connected that town’with Greymouthy where she was much esteemed by all who knew i her. Three daughters and two sons Aysurvived her, the former being- Mes- / dames K. Williams (Greymouth), and : G. Hnnrahan (Christchurch), and Miss K. Galbraith (Christchurch), while, the sons are Mr Thomas Galbraith (Reefton), and Mr ‘ James - Galbraith ' (Karoro). ; : v v V ■ ■'• IK '

For this week we offer special reductions off women’s and children’s cardigans: women’s at 7s fid, children’s at 6s lid, jumpers from 7s lid to 12s fid. These goods are extra value.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

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