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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1929, Page 4

Members of the Municipal Band are notified that the practice arranged for to-night will not be held.—Advt. A Victory Ball will be held in the Public Hall, Harilmri on Wednesday ' October 2nd., under the auspices of the Harihari Football Club. Music by the Black Hand Orchestra. Wanted—Regular weekly customers for “Auckland Weekly,” “Sporting and Dramatic,” “Free Lance,” N.Z. “Truth,’’ “N.Z. Referee.” Daily customers far Christchurch “Sun.”—J. Toohey, Bookseller and Stationer, Itevell St—Advt. i The death of Mrs George Blair occurred on Monday at Auckland, after a short illness. Deceased, who was 84 years of age was well known’ by the early residents of Greymouth, and is survived by a family of one son, Mr All’ Harrison, Blaketown; and three daughters, Mrs A. J. Riddiford (Blackball), Mrs E. Schafer (Blackball) and Mrs Yfi. Leach (Auckland); also 17 grand-children and eight great-grailT-ohildrcn. , The Christchurch “Times” says: Satisfactory results are being achieved by the running of goods trains through the Otira tunnel at night. The bulk of the freight now arrives at the Middleton marshalling yards for distribution before 8 a. m. each day. It is I now possible for an empty waggon to . leave Christchurch for Greymouth one I day, and be bn k again, fully loader, by the corresponding time the next. On several days of the week a waggon might leave Ross, the southern terminus of the Westland railway system, in the morning, and reach Dunedin before noon on the following day. Have cheap eggs all the year roundpreserve a good supply now while they are cheap with Sharland’s “ Mon ” Brand Egg Preservative. Keeps eggs l’resh.—Advt.

Lovers of dancing are in for a treat to-night at Araliura when the opening ctf Tok'er’s Hall takes place. The arrangements are now complete, the comfort of patrons are well catered for, and so the result should be highly successful to all concerned. The music is in the hands of the Black Hand Orchestra and the rendition of the latest “ hits ” by these competent artists will be something to look forward to. >So come one, come all, and see for yourself what it will, be like.

It is anticipated by the Prime Minister that the session will conclude at the end of October. “We have not many Bills to deal with,” Sir Joseph said, when interviewed on Monday. “What we have are important and will take some time to dispose of. This week we hope to make better progress on the Estimates. The Railways Statement should make its appearance, and perhaps on Thursday the land tax legislation will be dealt wilh, or at ail events a start will be made on it.’

Infectious and oilier notifiabe diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday totaiied 34. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 11, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis 6, pneumonia 5, pneumonic influenza 2, puerperal sepsis 1, erysipelas 1, hydat : ds 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 2, puerperal sepsis 1. There were four deaths in the Canterbury district: Tuberculosis 2, pneumonia 1, ervsipelas 1.

A number of counterfeit florins have been in ciivuation in Christchurch recently, and several shopkeepers have been defrauded. In one establishment two, coins were passed over the counter and accepted in the same dny. The bad coins were not detected until the money was taken to the bank, Persons having a counterfeit coin in their possesion are liable to a year’s imprisonment, if, knowing it to he a counterfeit, they attempt to utter it. The penalty for the possession of three such coins is three years’ imprisonment with hard labour. The onus is on the possessor to show that lie-has no guilty knowledge.

Mr T. A. Johnston, District Engineer of Public Works, stated 'on Monday at Greymouth that on the South | Westland Main Highway the bridge at McCullough's Creek would be completed in a month. The material was coming to hand for the suspension bridge to be erected on the track to the Fox Glacier. The track itself being well under way would, when the swing bridge was completed, give easy access to the Fox Glacier. The materials for erecting the Doeherty.’s Creek and Oenaroa bridges had arrived, and a fair 'amount was already assembled at the bridge sites. At the Little Wngamii river, where serious erosion recently occurred,, additional piles and staking were being put in to check erosion. It was estimated that an additional £3500 would he spent on the work.

The Rip Van. Winkle opera produced by the Hokitika amateurs under Mrs Staveley had another flattering reception at Greymouth last night. There was an excellent attendance. The dress circle was well booked up, and the floor space more than three parts filled. The financial results were eminently satisfactory. The Nelson touring football team was among the audience. The opera went splendidly and was well received throughout. Many high eeonomims .were passed by visitors to the performance. Subsequent to the production, Mr A. Beban, who had invited the company to revisit the Opera House, met Mrs Staveley and members on the stage and thanked one and all for the excellent production. He congratulated the Company on its all-round success and stated his personal pleasure that the performance had been so well received both in attendance and at the hands of a very pleased audience. It was announced that Mr Beban had intimated his intention of handing over the surplus from the production to the manager of the Company (Mr Evans) who would attend to the disposal of the money. The announcement was received with gratification and cheers and musical Honours were, accorded Mr Beban for his spontaneous generosity, and for the liberal manner in which the Company had been entertained. The Company returned to Hokitika shortly before I o’clock this morning. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza.