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Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1930, Page 4

This morning a motor car driven hv Mr W. Lane, of Grey mouth, while coming towards Hokitika, met with an accident. The steering gear locked when the car wa,s near Oolfbborou'rl). a*n(l The ear •overtiilnicd, Inspector Gloss came along shortly afterwards and gave assistance in Haring the car on its wheels again. No one was injured and the car was not damaged to any extent. A small hoy. John M'Lnughlin, residing at 130 Armagh Street, Christchurch. was admitted to the Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday afternoon suffering from severe scalds. Jammaking was in progress at his home, and the hoy fell backwards into a preserving pan of boiling jam, badly scalding his legs and back. His condition last night was reported to be very serious.

Air H. M. Coulson, surgeon dentist, resumes practice to-morrow (Friday) morning at 9 o’clock.—Advt.

Air A. R. E'lcock, barrister and .solicitor, notifies he will not resume practice until Alonday next, 13th. inst.

Notice of application for discharge in bankruptcy by Harry J. Dunn, appears in this issue.

The Aloa has been sheltering from heavy westerly gales at Totaranui. She is due here to-night, or early to-mor-row morning. A very strong easterly gale blew in the early hours this morning, for a while being of exceptional force. It moderated Inter but still had considerable force. The day otherwise was beautiful I v fine.

You are always in want of towels. AVo have just what you want in a large assortment. Prices from Is 9d per pair to 13s Gd per pair at Frank Bade’s. ’Phone 179. —Advt.

The Westland Progress League fleets at 7.39 o’clock this evening. The meeting will be hold punctually as at 8 o’clock Professor Easterfield will deliver an address on soil ioods. Ihe meeting will be open to the public. The •• 1 is sure to be interesting and informative, and should attract a good attendance.

On Friday week, 17th inst., Mr Fred Smith’s Christchurch Band is to combine with the Black Hand Orchestra and /give a bumper benefit to the R.S.A. building fund at the Soldiers’ r Unll. This will be the final appearance of the Christchurch Band before returning to Canterbury the next day. At the dance, the two ibands will supply continuous music throughout the evening, and theic will be no doubt a large attendance. Special preparations will be made for the event, {>artic liars of which will appear in a later issue.

The death took place suddenly at Kqpara on Alonday of Mr Alex Cowan, a well-known farmer. The deceased was dredgeniaster on many of the West Coast dredges at.the time of the boom in that industry, and later was farming at Matai, Cobdeu, and recently, at Kopara. He was engaged in shearing when he suddenly became ill, and died in a short time. Unfort mi a t«lv. the rivers near his farm are in flood, and it had not 'been 'possible to bring the body to Ahaura. Deceased was 62 years of age, and leaves a widow residing in Cobden; four sons. William (Christchurch), Robert (Hokitika), and Norman and John fGreymouth); and two daughters; Reta and Alolly of Greymouth. Deceased was a native of Beaumont, O.tago. The funeral took place to-day at Greymouth.

It is generally admitted that the axeman is a hardy and virile type of man, and the possessor of admirable stoical qualities. At the Afataura shorts on Saturday afternoon, in the final bushcraft event, a typical instance of an axeman’s indifference to an injury was displayed when a competitor cut his toe, severing half the nail, but continued chopping until the log was cut through. He then casually remarked to a bystander that lie had cut-Jiis toe slightly, and the latter, after glancing at the wound, promptly secured the services of a medical man. The doctor dressed and bandaged the. injury, and soon after the man took part in the second bushcraft event, winning a second place in his heat.— “Southland News.”

Councillor Evans has given notice of motion at the Borough Council meeting this week;—-(l) “That with a view to expediting the works within the Borough, and the carrying out of same at a more economical cost, the Co linen authorise that tenders he called for the supply of (I) a motor tipping truck, and (2) a petrol driven mower, with the object of providing for tiie purchase of same in the Estimates for the 1939-31 financial year.” (2) That the duties of the Town Clerk be extended to include those of Town Manager with a view to granting the officer more extended powers to deal with matters of general administration, and that in particular he direct and control the Borough staff, paying regular attention to urgent and necessary works without waiting for formal authority from the Council.”

1 doz. hearth rugs to clear at 12s 6d, at McKay’s.—Advt.

Girls’ School Uniforms in all sizes with bloomers to match in navy, Zampa cloth from 7s lid at McKay’s.— Advt. AVe wish to thank our numerous clients for their patronage during the past year and trust that we will be privileged to again render you the satisfactory service as in the past. Patersons for value.—Advt. AYe have secured a large range of curtain nets at a price. These are selling readily at Is Gd, Is lid to 2s 9d a yard. Call early or ring ’phone number 179 and secure your requirements at Frank Bade’s.—Advt. New records by Sandy Mncfnrlane: “The Lassie T Left on the Shore.” “AVhen My Ship Comes Sailing Home Again,” “M.v Highland Rose,” “Will You Come to Bonnie Scotland AY lice" the Bluebells Grow.” AVhetlier giave or joy Sandy’s records arc attractive from first to last. Procurable at Yarrall’s AUisic Depot.—Advt. The cough and cold remedy that never fails “Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. 60 doses foi Is 6d.—Advt.

To clear from los to' 32s 6d—2doz. Hoys’ suits in all sizes, at McKay’s.— Advt. To celebrate the opening of our new shop-windows, we. have imported a fine selection of exclusive hats at usual price 69s Gd and over to be sold only at Schroder and Co. for 45s.—Also large selection of Cinimic Hats; you must and will be delighted at the moderate price. Visit Schroders Empor»aiu early,—Advt. Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints ol the throat and lungs is “ Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. 60 doses for ls6d.—Advt.