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Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1930, Page 4

The annual meeting of the Westland Competitions Society takes place on Friday next, Feb. 7th. in the County Chambers at 7.30 p.m 1 .

Miss Aileen Daly A.T.C.L. teacher of piano and theory notifies she will resume teaching at. her residence Fitzherbert Street on Monday next Feb. iUth. not Feb. 6th. as previously advertised.

A monster picnic on Cass Square is on. the tapis for Monday 24th. The sawmill employees and employers from all parts of Westland served by the railway are to foregather here and hold a happy reunion. It is expected It will be the largest picnic yet held on the Coast.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will take place at the usual hour to-morrow evening. The business will include dealing with correspondence affecting the deer menace which is now agitating .public opinion a good deal in vaiious parts of the Dominion.

Eight cases of scarlet.fever occurred in the Canterbury health district during the past week. In addition there were two cases of diphtheria, seven of tuberculosis, three of pneumonia, one of hydatids and one of ophthalmia neonatorum, making a total of twentyfour cases. One case of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria occurred on the West Coast. No deaths were reported from infectious diseases.

The death took place yesterday morning at the Grey River Hospital of Mrs Ogilive (senior), of Karbro, 'widow of Mr William Ogilive. She was ,a native of Glasgow. (Scotland) and arrived in Port Chalmers in 1875. She come to the Coast- in 1887 and had 1 resided in Greymouth since. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Walter Muir, of Wellington, and Mrs John Tennent, of Karoro, and three sons—William and Henry, sawmillers, of Gladstone Siding, and Alex., of Greymouth. A fourth son, George, was killed in France.

Airs J. V. Hall notifies that owing to her present shop in South Revell St. being too small to carry her stock, she has opened next to Mrs D. Heennn’s bootshop.—Advt.

The little church at Waiho Gorge, to serve residents and tourists visiting Franz Josef Glacier, will shortly be erected, says the “Church News/’ The timber has been cut and the beautiful site, overlooking the glacier, is being cleared of bush preparatory to the laying of the foundations. The design of the church il based on the Chapel of St. John’s College, Auckland, in the characteristic! Bishop Selwyn manner. The facilities for religious services at the Gorge are not sufficient to make a special building superfluous, and there are churchgoers , who would not feel that worship in the midst of that wonderful place would be the more inspiring in a “proper” church. The extra cost of the building, in fact, is due to the need to provide seating accommodation for tourists.

The Hokitika Library Committee met at 7 o’clock last evening-. Present Mr D. J. Evans (Chairman), J. Niven, T. W. Duff, H. M. Coulson, W. Wilson and Dr Teichelmann. Mr H. G. Coles was elected to the committee vice Mr J. Maloney resigned and took his •seat. The Publicity Department forwarded a bound copy of the “Seven Wonders of South Africa”—received with thanks. Dr. Teichelmann presented a framed photograph of the Divide in the Southern Alps taken from Mt. Malcolm—received with thanks. ‘ A quantity of mineral specimens were received from Stafford. Accounts for December, £lB 14s Id, and January £3l 7s 8d were passed for payment. Messrs Niven, Wilson, Coles and Dr. Teichelmann were appointed a Book j Selection Committee. Mr. Niven was' appointed Hon. Secretary. Some ad- 1 clitional shelves were authorised, and the purchase of books were approved. I

Preserving jars, jam jars, in all sizes, now in stock at the Economical crockery shop. As usual prices are right. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt.

Mats, carpets and linoleums, all reduced at Schroder’s end of season sale. Also cushions, bedspreads and sunshades to be cleared at sale prices. Our Bargain tables are revelations in values, see for yourself.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Territorials'are notified of a parade to-morrow (Thursday) at 7.25 p.in.

The Keel ton district excursion to Hokitika took place to-day in perfect weather a total of 634 persons arriving yhortly after 11 o’clock by special train. Cass Square was made the general rendezvous. The excursion train leaves on the return journey at 5.45 p.m.

In connection with the schools excursion on the 12th inst. a limited number of Grey mouth passengers will be carried. Fares as from Kuniara will be available front the Secretary, also on the train on that date.—Aclvt.

In connection with the ball to fce held in the Kanieri Public Hall tomorrow night in aid of the gymnasium fund, special novelty dances will he included on the programme. There will be seven competition's, the .prizes for which will be costly.— Advt.

.Many friends will regret to learn of the death of Mr August Sundbye, one 1 of the oldest and most responsible members of the staff of the Greymouth Dispatch Foundry, in which he held the position of Foreman Boilermaker, and was regarded as a highly efficient tradesman. The deceased, who was in the employ of the Foundry for 45 years, had been ailing for the past month, and his death occurred yesterday afternoon at the Grey Hospital. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him as a man of high character. He leaves a widow and a family of two daughters, (Beatrice and Anne), and two sons (Charles and Wilfred),

A young man who sped down Wellington Terrace in a high-powered two-seate,r sports model car at about 40 miles per hour a night or two ago say the “Dominion” must have been rather nervous when another car came up Woodward street and went to turn as he flew past. > For a second it seemed that a bad crash was inevitable. The young man jammed on the brakes and the ear shot to the left almost over the footpath, swaying as if it was about to overturn. He, however, had not finishedwith shocks,' ibecause his fair compan-, ion| to whom he was obviously trying to show off, said, “You idiot! Let me out. Do you think I’d ride another yard with you!” With that she left the car, much to the amusement of a crowd which had collected, and to the consternation of tlie youpg man who a moment later was verbally castigated by' the driver of the car that lie so narrowly missed colliding with.

A great variety of bargains in crockery ware, fancy goods, toys, etc., now showing in the window at the Economical Crockery shop. Every articled in the window Is. Shop early. P. Step-, liens Proprietress.—Advt.

Ladies’ voile frocks only 7s 6d, dress lengths in the newest rayons and voiles, also from 7s 6d, hats at correspondingly reduced prices—At F. Schroder’s end of season sale,—Advt,

When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, and linoleums, with “ Tan-01;” It is so economical to buy —so easy to apply—and gives such a bright, lasting shine. All grocers.— Ad. t. "

See the model Ford climb the highest peak in the British Isles, Bed Nevis, Scotland; at the Princess Theatre on Monday February 3rd.—Advt.

The penalty of success is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness in the Majestic Radio. That is why every Majestic set is guaranteed: Drop in and talk it over. Models from £SO on view at L. S. Ross’s Music Depot.—ll.

You will quickly relieve a cough or cold if you inhale “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. A unique, never-fail-ing remedy. Prioe ls fid.—Advt.