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Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1930, Page 4

The Hokitika If ire Board gives notice is tins issue of a proposed application for sanction of a loan.

Shop by post—Boin. white sheeting, 3s per yard, sample free. Mills Despatch Coy, Box 213, Te Arc, V* pilingion.—Advt.

The last Gazette notifies the appointment- of Thomas Cagney to be Commissioner of Crown Lands and Chief oiirvevor for the Westland Land District for the purposes of the Land Act, 1.924, as from the- Ist. day of April, L 930. Also the appointment of AVilnani Soarle to be a member of tin riarihnri Domain Board, in place of Heroert AliALillan, resigned.

Easter will be here in a week’s time now. The chief lo.al event will be idle autumn race meeting of the Westland Racing Club to be held on AVednesday and Thursday of next week. For this lixture the Club has been encouraged greatly by the long string of enuues received. They constitute a record for an Easter meeting and should ensure a very attractive race meeting. All events have filled well, both galloping, and trotting, and with tne course in first class order, on fair weather is needed to assure the outstanding success of the meeting.

A phenomenon that is creating some concern in Cambridge is the fact thal during the past lew weeks the waters of 'Je Kouto Luxe, in the Cambridge Domain, iiave turned a distinct yellow .(suites the “New . Zealand Herald”), 'the lal’e also gives off an unpleasant odour. The matter is being investigated by the Domain Board, ana examples of the water have been sent tor analysis. The chairman of the board, Air 8. Lewis, says the water at me ouUet wnere mere is a good flow is not discoloured. J.t was belie veo mat- tne coiouf and smell were due to the dry spell causing stagnation among me weeds round the Jaxe edges. Ji was confidently expected that the unpleasantness would disappear after the urst heavy rain.

Two whales were washed up or stranded in the vicinity of the Westsnord School, Napier last week. The large| of the two- was about 40ft in length, its weight being estimated at about live tons, and the smaller about -.Oft- long and weight about three tons, unsuccessful attempts were made to move the larger one, it being possible only to draw it a small distance towards to beach, The smaller one was Lowed between the pierheads to the opposite side of the shore, and during Uus process commenced to swim, but owing to the fact that it was secured with ropes it did not escape. It was subsequently taken to a spot suitable for the purpose of boiling down the flesh for the fat. The larger of the two mammals is being cut up from its present position.

“It is not a question as to which vehicle is on the intersection first, but if there is a probability of an accident if both vehicles continue on their way, the one on the left-hand side must give way. If motorists would only get this into their heads Fewer accidents would occur. It is the only safe and legitimate rule, as all motorists should know. Many drivers think that if they are on the intersection first they need not give way to traffic approaching on the Right-hand side. One sees this exemplified every day.” This interpretation of what is known as the ’’offside’’ rule at intersections was given by Air K. I). Mosley, S.M., in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court. “There is no hurry, and there is no necessity for the rush of wanting to get through first,” continued the

Af.agistrate. “.Stop the car, if you are on the left-hand side and let the others through.”

Buy an O’Ceda Mop to-day and receive a 2s 9d O’Ceda Duster free. This startling proposition is offered to you by the Economical Crockery Shop only. Be sure you don’t miss 'this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt.

The ‘Younger Set’—The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Son’s, where mothers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt.

Bargain week at the Economical Crockery Shop. Special reductions on .ill crockery ware for one week only. A glance at our window will give you an idea, of the wonderful values at bedrock prices now offering. Shop early and save money. P. Stephens, proprietress. —A dv t.

For pickling there is better vinetar on the market than Sharland’s Vinegar. Pure, piquant and strong. \II grocers—in bottle or bulk.—Advt

Fluctuations of the current as experienced locally do not effect to am great extent the All Electric Majestci Radio set. A ballast tube overcomes this annoying condition and also protects the set against excessive voltage and tile resultant burning out of transformers. Ring ’phono 112 and arrange for a demonstration. L. S. Ross, Majestic agent c or Westland.— 10. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for infiuenaa colds.

Bovs all wool lumber jackets, good designs. \Y. H. Stopfortli.—Advt.

As the result of a fall at his residence in Bright Street (Johdeu, on Saturday morning, John Frederick Arthur llomann received injuries wliich jiroved to he fatal. Deceased, who was 74 years of ago, was taken to the hospital, but death occurred at 8.20 p.m. lie leaves three daughters, one being Mrs C. 11. Harrison of Hampden Street, and two sons. His wife died some two years age The interment will take place at Wanganui.

The funeral of the late Mr A. .1. Keown of Runanga, took place yesterday afternoon at Knroro Cemetery it being a very large one, with friends and mates of the deceased present from all parts of the West Coast to pay him their last respects.. The funeral service was read by Mr J. Price, who referred to the very high esteem in which the late Mr Keown was held by all who knew him. He said the late Mr Keown had been a member of the State Miners’ Union from its uiception to the day of his death, and had always worked for the better mant of humanity.

Mothers! We are offering Iboys all wool cardigans, assorted shades, all sizes, at 8s lid. See them at W. H Rtopl'orth’s.—Advt. •

Kokatnhi Gnu Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatalu on Good Friday, April 18th. The first annual competition for Isaac Brown Memorial Cup,, donated by Mrs and Miss Brown, to consist of a sweepstake of 12 birds, nomination ss. Shooters in above event must be residents of the Kokatahi or ICoiterangi districts, and be members of the Kokatahi Gun Club. No. 2 event is a sweepstake of 6 birds, nomination 3s. A gold and silver medal donated by Mr A. H. Milner of Greymouth will be awarded to the winner of the above event, which will also be a ladies trophy match. First and second prices for the ladies nom'nating the successful! shooters, nomination for ladies Is.—Advt.

That the export of egg pulp to Great Britain is not yet a possibility, Sowing to the strong competition from China was the opinion expressed ■by Mr J. B. Merrett, who is prominentv connected with the export of eggs to Great Britain, and was formerly a well-known Christchurch and Greymouth resident. “The .sample of frozen egg pulp sent from. New Zealand and Australia last season realised fair prices, but the competition from China was so keen that 1 do not consider the export of pulp a possibility for a few years yet,” said Mr Merrett. “The Chinese product amounts to millions of pounds annually, and the prices at which the egg pulp is being sold in Great Britain are less than what it could be made for in New Zealand and Australia.”

What condition of land is indicated ■'by the presence of rushes on it was the subject of comment in a compensation claim in the Court at Christchurch, but experts differed. Some maintained that a growth of rushes did not necessarily indicate sourness in the land; indeed it took very good land to grow them. Others said that land on which they grew was sour and that- they generally showed that the water was very near the surface. One witness explained that a growth of rushes where formerly there had been none showed a rise in the saturation point of the soil. The water was thus brought to the top and alkali was deposited on the surface; this made the land sour and rulises thrived.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., lias received a telegram from the Hon. Harry Atmore, Minister of Ed motion and Minister >\. Charge of Scientific and Industrial Research Department, to the effect that he will arrive at Grey mo nth to-morrow evening. On Wednesday morning the Minister, accompanied bv Mr J. O’Brien, E.P., will leave for Hokitika, and will visit all schools en route that were missed when Mr Atmore was here last year. The schools to be visited before lunch are: Paroa, Camerons, Ivumara Junction, Goldsborough, Awatuna and Kaihinu. After lunch the Ministerial party will visit the Kanieri, Woodstock, Kokatahi, Koiterangi and Upper Ivoiterangi schools. On Thursday the party will endeavour to visit Mannnui, Ruatapu, Ross, Waitaha, Kakapotabi, Pukekura, and Okarito schools. Tlie party will stay Tliursday night at Wailio.

IMon! We have just landed one hundred and fifty winter overcoats. Prices from 30s to 128 s. AY. H. Stopfortb.—Advt.

A very fine display of model bats, model coats, model evening frocks, and model day frocks. The very essence of Parisian fashions may be found at Schroder and Co’s emporium. Clients will find all goods moderately priced at Schroder’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are now opening out- a splendid range of linoleums, hearth rugs, carpets and carpet runners; also a fine a selection of clothing, and mercery; orders for tailor made suits must be booked at once, to be in time for Easter. Ring up ’nlimie 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.

An exciting incident happened on Saturday afternoon at the Westport races in the publican’s booth. A well known Bullet* road timber worker had his watch arid chain grabbed and some money .and totalisator tickets snatched from his pocket by a pair of men acting together. However, the timber worker grappled with one of the pair, but the other escaped. The man grasped was held until the police came and* effected his arrest. The watch and chain were recovered..

A collision between a motor car and i motor cycle . ,occurred yesterday afternoon in Turumaha Street, Greymouth, about 4.30. The cycle, being •itkh’n bv Cecil Howard Gledhill, was criming out of Elrper Lane when it encountered a car, .jdriven .by Robert Spiers, of Kumara, 1 proceeding south. Spiers sustained, .cuts to the face as a result of the flying glass when the side door of lii,s car was smashed. Gledhill escaped injury, but the cycle received fairly extensive .damage.

The annual meeting of St. Mary’s Literary and Debating Club took place °t St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening, the Rev, Father Finerty presiding ov p 'r a good attendance of members. The annual report and balancesheM was rend'arid received, and the "ond work effected n the Club last v°ar was favourably commented upon. Th« election of ofllcms '-resulted in an Mmost now volp -of members taking the rephnnsibili+v of''the club's work--Tb's is the third year of the elnh’s, existence.' puff if the successes cf the past, veal* are to continue it ho* boves members to regularly, ’’’bp Tnppfi’iW w>U take rdnce Of! Monday. +be P-ftb insf.. when the customary “ fU’estioiv T?ox ” evening will bo hebb ThV meetina's will continue every Monday- thereafter, and so a bnonv time ’"s by rI-oro for members during the winter months ahead.

We are now showing autumn and winter lumber' jackets, pullovers, overcoats, hats, gloves, etc., at prices that defy competition. Call now and Secure your requirements at Frank Hade’s.—Advt. "b" ' ■'

Shariand’s Vinegar makes'delightful salads it is so -pure, piquant, and strong. Use it- always! iAH grocers ell “ Sharland’s U—in bottle or bulk. Arlrrfi : v ' '

Boys silk and-tvool pullovers, superior quality, assorted shades and sizes to clear at 8s 1 I'd at W. H. :! Stopforth’s.—Advt. -M