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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1930, Page 4

The Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Friday at 2.39. p.m. A notice of thanks appears in this 'issue,' The funeral of the late Mr Fred Jones took place yesterday to Ross cemetery and was attended by many friends. The Rev. Warren conducted the service at the graveside. A peculiarity was witnessed at the M'aruia Springs on Wednesday and Thursday last, when the waters of the .Springs altered their usual colour ami became inky black. Those who witnessed the phenomena could offer no explanation. On Friday tho water had assumed its usual clearness. The polling for the County Election, takes place to-morrow at the several booths, between the hours of 9 oMock arid 6 o’clock. The candidates are: Messrs W. A. Jamieson (Koiterangi), Thos P. O’Neil (Kokatahi) and Harry Welils (Woodstock). All the candidates have been busy making an a tive canvass of the Central Riding, and the general opinion is that the polling will be close.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise dated London 21st. inst: “Danish butter 172 s to 174 s (last week 177 s to 181 s), New Zealand Ist. grade 158 s to 163 s (164 s to 170 s), New Zealand salted 144 sto J46s (150 sto 1525); mar- 1 ket steady. New Zealand cheese, white 83s to 87s (90s), New Zealand cheese, coloured 84s to 86s (88s); market firm, Canadian cheese, white 96s to 100 s (96s to 100 s), Canadian cheese, coloured 90s to 98s (96s to 985).”

Two large sharks which were swimming within a few feet of the shore caused considerable excitement at OraKei the other afternoon (states the Auckland “Herald”). Some workmen noticed a stingray in the shallow water during the morning, and one of them killed it witli a pick. This apparently attracted the sharks, which were both about 12 feet in length. A Maori attempted to kill one of them with a spear, but merely succeeded in wounding it, and it made a rapid escape from danger. Its companion, however, did not seem alarmed by the incident and continued to swim about the locality.

A human tablet, in place of the usual red disc in the metal frame, was carried by the engine of the south-bound expz'ess train from Dromore to Ashburton the' other morning. When the train arrived at Ashburton the engine had a third occupant, bearing on his left arm a broad red band on which was the word “Pilotman.” The explanation was that the tablet was lost at Dromore—six miles front Ashburton —on the preceding evening, and under the- tablet system a man has to replace' a lost tablet until such time as a new one is released for service on that prticulrr line.

Smoke no longer belches from every funnel of a modern motor Tlner. Shipdesigning to-day has brought about many changes. Who, for instance (asks the Auckland “Sun”) knows that the forward funnel of the New Zealand Shipping Company’s new liner Rangitane begins on the top deck, and is used as a store room and a vantage point for sight-seeing? However, such is the case. Only one funnel is needed on this modern liner. The other is a dummy. One enters it through a door on the top deck. Inside are stacked dozens of deck chairs, tarpaulins and rope. A ladder leads to a platform round the inside of the top, • from which a wonderful view can be obtained. 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 par- I ticulnr Nations. He emphasises the I conciliatoriness of the peoples generally and the weakness and incompetence of Cabinets. In short he armings a system. Price 10s 6d at Toohey’s Arcade.—Advt. We 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,

The division comprising the northwest ward of Canterbury Education district is notified in this issue. The visiting lady swimmers from Auckland arrived by the morning, train, to take part in the Swimming Carnival at the Municipal Baths tonight, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. Mr H. \V. Boyce, manager ofi, the Hokitika branch of Hailenstein Bros. Ltd. is under orders to transfer to Wanganui to an improved position and leaves in about a fortnight. During the past nine years that Mr Boyce ’Jias been in charge of the local branch lie has won. a large circle of friends who will wish him every success in his new location.

While engaged in lowering a sling on the s.s. Kalingo last evening, at Grovmouth, a wharf labourer named B. Fenton had the misfortune to be jammed between the sling and the tunnel of the shin, resulting in both his legs being rather severely lacerated. He received attention from Dr Bird, and was later able to proceed to his Home.

Proposals are under consideration for an excursion to the Franz Josef Glacier, and to Westport for Canterbury fanners. The details of the tour have not yet been worked out, but it has been suggested, that after visiting the Franz Jottif Glacier the party should proceed to Westport, travelling via the new coast road from Greymouth northwards, and return via the Buffer Gorge and Reefton.

Mr C. W. Garrard, Senior Inspector of Schools in Auckland, who died on Friday evening, had completed fortyseven years’ service with the Department, and was to retire in March. Mr Garrard, who was sixty-two years of age, was born in Nelson, and educated at the Normal School and Boys’ High School, Christchurch. In 1906 he was appointed inspector in the Auckland Education District. He attained the position of senior inspector in 1921. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Mr D. R. Ga rrai’d, of Auckland, and Mr ML R. Garrard, of Cambridge, both of whom are well-known cricketers, and a daughter, Mrs ML J. Smeeton. Mr ML G. Garrard, and Mr H. F. Garrard, of Christchurch, and Mr J. Garrard, of Lyttelton, are brothers.

Between twenty and thirty young people headed by the “Black Hand Orchestra” tendered a surprise party to Mr H. M. Coulson at- his residence Gibson Quay on Friday evening last. The surprise was a complete one and a most enjoyable evening was spent dancing in the spacious dining room to the strains of. Mr Lawn’s popular orchestra. Songs and recitationshwere contributed, and during the evening the guests were all decorated with tile badge of the “Black Hand.” The visitors took with them a bountiful supper which all enjoyed, and a most plensurnble evening was brought' to a close at mid-night with the singing of Auld Lang Svne and “He a Jolly Good Fellow.” Mr Coulson thanked one and all for the honour they had done him and the pleasure they had given him hv coming along.

I There was a busy hour at the Municipal Baths this forenoon when Misses P. Robinson and M. Farquhar, the champion lady swimmers of Auckland, on a coaching tour of the schools districts, gave a special lesson to the pup'ls of the local schools. There was a numerous attendance of scholars under Father McKay and Mr E. Partridge. Special instruction was given by both the ladies in the use of the arms and legs, and in breathing, to secure speed in swimming. Examples of the take off and turning were also given, and the tutors were at special pains to afford full information. Practical instruction was given by the young ladies also who entered the baths and gave demonstrations of various styles of swlimming, with /further instruction as to the use of the body in the water. At the close, Mr Partridge returned .thanks on behalf of the pupils, and expressed pleasure at the pains taken to afford the instruction, appreciation which was endorsed by those present with hearty applause.