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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1930, Page 4

The campaign to raise funds for cancer research, which is now going forward tln'ouglibht New Zealand, is about to reach West land. . The public are interested certainly in this matter, for the fell disease is' no respector of persons and takes heavy toll oT" human liie. Tlie medical profession are leading public opinion in this matter, pointing out that the public can heip directly with funds to carry on research work. These are the days when science "is having full play in many ways, and doing great good. Science applied to a close and closer study ol cancer may work wonders in a ,short time. Medical knowledge of the disease is growing almost day by day, and the time is ripe for a close and intensive study of the disease. Cancer is a ravaging disease once it lodges in the human frame, and victims often suffer very greatly by the deadly visitation. I here are ways of alleviating the pain temporarily, but when the disease reaches that stage there appears no cure possible. The great movement now being is to take hold of this matter as never before in New Zealand, and in consort with the research going on in other countries endeavour to co-operate in such a way that a greater measure of alleviation and ultimate cure will be possible. Great advances are being made with medical treatment in its every phase. Wonderful results have followed the onslaught on tuberculosis, and many lives have been preserved from what was once a most desperate disease. In the same way it is hoped to achievte equally good 'results in respect to cancer. And there is need for it. The death rate from cancer is very high. It can well lie understood that tlie effects of the disease are a challenge to the Medical profession, always bent on relieving suffering humanity., But this is an Empire campaign spread throughout Great Britain and the Dominions. An attack on such a scale will surely bring forward 'results. Now -Zealand must do its i>art and Wcsfiand as a portion of the whole, must co-operate. There is to l bo a public meeting to-morrow evening to constitute a local committee to assist in raising funds. The sum of £25,000 lias been set down ns the 1 portion for Canterbury. Nelson, Marl- 1 borough and Westland. The import- ! a nee of the movement justifies the collection of the sum, so that relief will I no passed on to the suffering, and in duo course something material will be done to check the ’ravages of the fell disease, which unfortunately is ail too 1 prevalent in our district.

A learner’s dance will be held in the Soldiers Hall, weekly, commencing on Thursday, 2ith, in aid of tiie funds of the Hokitika Poultry Club. Dancing commences at 8.30 sharp. Admission, gents Is 6d, ladies Is. Orchestra.—Advt.

The County bye-election is in progress to-day in the Central Riding. The poll closes at 6 o’clock this evening. The provisional result is expected to lie known shortly after 7 o’clock to-night. The official count, and scrutiny of the rolls will take place on Friday forenoon, after which the formal announcement of the result will be made.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury amt West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 21, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 10; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 5; pneumonia, 1; erysipelas, I; West Coast: Scarlet fever, 1; tuberculosis 1. Deaths in Canterbury district totalled turee—two from tuberculosis and one from diphtheria.

A railway mishap which is believed to be without parallel in New Zealand occurred on Monday morning near Karangahake when Wirth’s Circus was on its way by special train from Tauranga. One very large elephant had a van all to himself. He started to get restive, rocked the van violently, and soon it jumped the rails. The train was brought up with, a sudden jolt, and there was- a delay of four hours before the van was back on the line.

A good run of salmon took place on, Saturday morning on the Rangitata river. The fish are in excellent condition, and a large number nre running. The following baskets were caught at the; mouth on Saturday morning: Mr George McCullough landed four, the weights being 261 b., 251 b., 201 b., 161 b; Mr L. Trumper landed three, 20ib., 231 b., 241 b.; Mr D. Cosgrove three, 271 b. 20Vlb-., ?31b.; Mr G. Rush three, 261 h.. 241 b.. 161 b; Mr J. Donald two. I6!b. and 181 b.

Information concerning the legal position regarding the renewal of insurance policies was sought by Mr L. Poupard at a meeting of the Dairy Farmers, Union at Palmerston North. When a premium was paid after the due; date,‘'he" said, ’ the holder of the policy-. was usually - informed that his cover' still-existed,. liut would that statement be maintained if a fire occurred in the interim? He did not think* so. The position should be clarified so that there should be no misconception. Other members,pointed out that if the premium was not paid on the due date, the risk of not being covered was entirely that of the person who took out the policy.

An accident occurred on the great land slide at Red Jacket, on the road to .KarameO', on Wednesday, about noon, which fortunately, was of a slight nature, though there was imminent danger that it might, have ended ih a tragedy. Harry Fayen, whose home is in Westport, was engaged with a. crowbar endeavouring to clear away a huge boulder which overhung a rough and rugged gully. A portion, of the rock'became dislodged and hit him on tne ankle, knocking him down the gully. The huge boulder thjen crashed down, but, as hv a miracle, came to rest before it reached him, and hung there by a hairbreadth. Afterwards it was dislodged by one or two turns by the screw-jack. Fayen lay there with a cut and damaged ankle, but ho was promptly rescued from his perilous position and first aid was rendered. Afterwards he was conveyed by stretcher to Dublin Terrace, where a motor car was waiting and he was conveyed to Westport. He hied a great deal from the wound, but no serious consequences are anticipated. This has been the only serious accident on the ! slip, though many narrow escapes are spoken of.

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 Cd 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. Fluctuations of the current as experienced locally do not effect to any great extent the All Electric Mnjestci Radio set. A ballast tube overcomes this annoying condition and also protects the set against excessive voltugo and the resultant burning out of transformers. Ping ’phone 112 and arrange for a demonstration. L. S. Ross, Majestic agent r or Westland. — 1 10. I Great values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical i Crockery Shop. Aluminium sauce- i pans in all sizes, be t quality at low- i est possible prices. Call and inspect. P. Stephen, Proprietress.—Advt. i c Don’t use an ordinary polish for good t f irniture and linoleums. Use the best t - “Tan-01.” Gives a lasting shine K Advt. ,•

-Millers wish to notify that they are offering at their new warehouse prices, a variety of goods, included among which are new season hats, gloves, velvets, coats and jumpers etc. You are invited to inspect the wonderful bargains. , ! To-night the Arahura Tennis Club ball takes place in Token’s Hall. For some weeks past those concerned with the ball have been working hard so as to ensure success. The floor will be in first class trim for dancing, and the music by the black Hand Orchestra will be a treat in itself.

The volume of goods brought through the Otira Tunnel from the West Coast last week was 12.472 tons compared with 10,502 in the corresponding week last year. Railway goods traffic is now steadily increasing, but it is not anticipated that there will be am shortage of wagons this season such a*, was experienced in the height of the grain season last year.