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Hokitika Guardian, 21 February 1930, Page 4

The Hampton Tyre Coy., tyre dealers and vulcanists of Christchurch have an interesting announcement on our front page to-day.

A final reminder is given of the Throe Mils Tennis Ball in the Three Mile Hail to-night. Splendid home made supper anti good music. Prices, gents 2s 6d, ladies Is 6d.—Advt.

The production of coal in the Dobson Minis (Grey Valley Collieries) has shown a satisfactory increase. So far tiiis year the mine has worked lull time with two shifts. For the lour months, October, November, December, 1929 and January, 1930, the output has already exceeded that for the corresponding period last year by 14,400 tons.

The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr F. Sullivan, an old resident of Woolston, and the father of Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P. Born at Rothmore, County Kerry, Ireland, Mr Sullivan was 77 years of age at the time of his death. He was predeceased by Mrs Sullivan seven months ago, he leaves a family of four sons and three daughters, of whom Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P. is tiie eldest son.

The doer stalking season opens on Saturday week, and licenses for the Arahura-Kokntahi district are now obtainable at the Post Offne, Hokitika. The fee is £2. Somo outside sportsmen propose to try some of the local country, while in the Haast region, where the fee is £5 per rifle some sportsmen are going in already to fix their main and flying camps in the high country.

Recently a salesman in a New Plymouth shop was prosecuted for selling an air rifle to a lioy under 16 years of age, the prosecution being brought as a warning to people generally and to tradespeople in particular. A sequel to this took place when several small boys were brought before the Children’s Court on charges of being in possession cf unlicensed firearms. In each case the weapon concerned was an air rifle, and this ivas confiscated to the police, ill pursuance of the Arms Act,

How doctors differ was mentioned in ihe Supreme Court at Auckland during the hearing of a claim by an elderly man for damages for an injury alleged to have been due to an accident. Mr Justice Herdman questioned the line of cross-examination adopted by council for plaintiff, and the latter replied that “he wished to show how doctors differ.” “That is fairly obvious,” said his Honour. “You have heard that when doctors make a mistake it is six feet under the ground, but when lawyers make a mistake it is six feet above the ground—they hang.”

A useful road in the Koiterangi district is nearing completion, and will soon be out of the hands of the contractors. The road in question is Station road, commenced some time ago to link up Municipal road with Whitconrbe load. The road will be out of hand in a few days now and constitutes a very useful link across country for traffic in the settlement, as well as opening up some fine dairying land. Two additional settlers are making homes along the road, and as time goes on no doubt other homesteads will make their appearance. The new road will he appreciated greatly hv the settlers as it will be a road of special convenience.

Churches may not be the best-light-ed of buildings at night time, but perhaps the ceremonies and services in their precincts gain in solemnity thereby. Still, complete darkness is a trifle awkward, as a marriage party found in St. Paul’s pro-Cathedral, Welling on Saturday night, states the “Post”. All was in readiness tfor the bride’s arrival—guests assembled, bridegroom and wedding attendants waiting—and then, just as her car drew up—out went the lights! Followed some bewildering, but not amusing moments. The bridegroom was offered a torch but refused; candles were found and lighted and cast a flickering glow over the bridal couple; guests struck matches, and shielding these with their hands, endeavoured both to increase the illumination, and to follow the service. In this unusual manner the ceremony proceeded until the nuptial knot was tied—and the power came on again!

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

This week’s specials at the Economical Crockery Shop. Fancy cups and saucers fid each ; 7-piece Sandwich sets and Salad sets in lovely designs at 6/d set. Tea sets from 9s lid set. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s fid to 22s fid, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s fid each call and see these at Frank Bades’.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston ami Co. notify entries for their lat stock sale at Arahura on Monday.

The Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade acknowledges £'l Is from the Hokitika (las Coy.

Tito order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Feb. 23rd. will he as follows:—Kokatahi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Sheep-stealing has been rife in Wanganui district recently, and ti big reward is offered by farmers for information leading to a conviction. It is reported that 200 lambs were removed from Hailey’s sheep yards at Oliakea one night last week. Mr Hailey had penned-in the lambs prior to crutehing and selection hv a fat stock buyer. The police are investigating.

The extra half-hour of daylight in the evening which is provided by the adjustment of the clock to' summertime will be experienced in New Zealand for less than a month more this summer. The change was made on Sunday, October 13th, and the law provides that the reversion to standard time shall take place 'on Sunday March 16th.

At a recent meeting of the Auckland Automobile Association it was stuted that after the successful attempt. on, the world’s ten miles, motor record by Mr Norman “Wizard” Smith, the ICaitain Motor and Aero Club had received inquiries from England as to the length of the beach the width at spring and neap , tides, and other particulars bearing on speed tests. The source of the inquiries was confidential (states the “New Zealand Herald.”)

Many friends throughout Westland will regret to hear of the somewhat sudden death at Wellington this morning of Mrs Alice Dixon, of Ross. Deceased who had been a resident of Ross district for 50 years, was on a holiday visit to 1 Wellington. She was 80 years of age, and lost her husband some years ago She leaves two daughters (Mrs Albert Upjohn and Mrs Jeremiah Anderson, of Ross), and one son (Mr Oscar Dixon, of Hamilton). Deep sympathy will be extended to the relatives in their sudden loss.

A serious accident happened at Lockington’s Hill, Biiller Road, at about 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening. A motor truck, driven by Mr Robinson, with a passenger, Mr Albert McKay was going at a fair pace when the tyre punctured. The machine got out of control and ran off the road. Striking,a stump, it turned over, throwing the men on to the road and. seriously in* juring them. Robinson landed on his head, and is suffering from concussion and McKay is ill a had way, both suffering from severe bodily injuries Roth men are in Reefton Hospital. The cur was completely wrecked.

Great interest was showir at Moana station yesterday morning, say the “Argus” by a display of trout just before they were packed in grass to be sent to friends in Christchurch. Fishing in company with Mr Noel Peat, of Moana, Mr Clive Peat, of Christchurch landed ten fish on Tuesday night, and twenty on Wednesday night, of an average of 3lb, the best being sslb. The Lake this year has been n great fishing, resort, and the Arnold river is providing good sport. Mr Noel Peat has already caught over 200 this season and some anglers have also big bags. The fish are in splendid condition, and. Wednesday night’s catch was taken from a stationary boat using fly and bully tackle. Mr Clive Peat put up an unusual record by catching two fair, size fish on two flys at one cast. Mr Noel Peat landed the two in the net together.

At a meeting of the Buller Hospital Board on Wednesday evening, Sisters C'onlan, Moyniiiani and Williams, wrote resigning their positions. —Mr Nahr •aid the Board had an excellent staff and he would move that the Sisters, be asked to reconsider their decision. —The chairman (Hon. W. H. Mclntyre) said they were leaving to go forward in their profession.—Moved by Mr Fox that the resignations be accepted and testimonials be supplied. —Seconded by Mr Caldwell. Mr Nahr moved an amendment that the Sisters be asked to reconsider their decision. —No seconder. Mr Nahr wished to add “wiljh regret.” Mr Caldwell : “There is no regret as far as I am concerned with regard to one of them.” Mr Fox: This adding “with regret” is becoming a farce. The motion was carried as originally moved. Mr Nahr dissenting.

Emil Ludwig’s new War Book, July, 1914, describes the causes of the war. It is an analysis and a drama. There are vidid character sketches' of European statesmen and politicians and a considerable amount of dialogue based on official records. Emil Ludwig blames no particular Nations. He emphasises the conciliatoriness of the peoples generally and the weakness and incompetence of Cabinets. In short he armings a system. Price 10s fid at Toohey’s Arcade.—Advt.

Great values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Aluminium saucepans in all sizes, best qualitv at lowest possible prices. Call and inspect. P. Stephen, Proprietress.—Advt.

Double seats in hoy’s shorts which means double wear, is a special line just opened at Addison’s, All sizes from 5s 9d.—Advt.