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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1930, Page 4

A notice to creditors .relative to tlie estate of tho late John McGuigan. late of Hokitika, retired larmor, appears in this issue..

A meeting of the Westland Com pc-, titions Committee will be held in the* Club Booms of the Returned Soldiers’ Half to-night at 8 to complete arlaugcmeius lor to-morrow night’s social when prizes etc. will be distributed.

All members and intending members of the ladies social committee ci r the Afahura Football Club are requested to attend a meeting to be held at Toker’s Hall. Araliura, on Thursday evening, June 12th at 7 o’clock. Basil less iniportan.t. K. Hamilton, Hon. Sec.—Advt.

All interested are reminded of tlie Competitions Social to take, place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock, 'file doors will open at 7.39 p.m. / Competitors will he admitted free. Tne charge for the public will be one shilling, children half price. Following the presentation of the prizes, supper will be served. There will be a short concert programme, and vocalists are invited to bring their music and contribute items.

The first of the series of gas cooking demonstrations’this season under the auspices of the Hokitika Gas Coy Ltd took place yesterday afternoon in the social room of the Soldiers’ Hall. There was a numerous attendance, and Mrs G. Heinz gave a useful instruction in the- use of gas appliances. Two new cookers were utilised and several dishes prepared. These demonstrations are open to the public and promise to be very popular. During the proceedings afternoon tea was served, The demonstrations will be continued fortnightly, the next being set down for the 24th. inst. Where a request is made arrangements can be made for private instruction regarding the use, of gas cookers, while all information regarding, gas appliances is obtainable. The appliances are procurable on very reasonable terms, particulars on application \to the Gas Company or Mr W. H. Shannon, Revell Street.

At the meeting of thej Progress League on Monday night, a discussion ensued on the system of road maintenance. following a point raised by Air -J. ,1. Mclntosh that all turns on a road w ay should be banked on the outside. It was pointed out, particularly on flat roads, that many corners were graded to the centre rather than to the outside, and constituted a source of danger. Generally it was felt there

was too much, grading to the - centre and the high ridge was a source of danger to motor traffic. It was specially objectionable for small cars, and in any case it did not seem desirable to create the high ridge complained of. On corners the ridges created the liai bility to skid which was an added risk especially when passing other traffic. It was decided to bring the matter before the ronding authorities so that some measure of relief would result and the more immediate danger be removed,

At the meeting last evening of tlie Greymouth Harbour Board, the report of the Government Engineer-in-Chief, Air F, W. Furkert, upon the scheme outlined for port improvement by Air Gordon Nic-01, Harbour Engineer, of Aberdeen, Scotland, was presented. It is briefly to the effect that tlie cost of the scheme would approximate £1,000.000, and that' important details are required as to the material and other costs, as well as the nature of tlie' structure proposed. Moreover, it is pointed out by Air Furkert’that soundings show the proposed length of walls would not take the entrance into water as deep as Air Nic-ol presumed to exist’ at that point, so that longer walls would be necessary. To condense my conclusions into a few words, concluded Air 'Furkert, I am of the opinion that to carry out the scheme of works suggested by Air Nieol would ifivolve the Board in an added annual expenditure which it. could not afford for problematic benefits which, under the most- favourable circumstances, could not be expected to attract a trade which would materially compensate for that added expenditure; while, on the other hand, the training wall and lagoon scheme is within the resources of,the Board, will not increase its annual charges in the future. and can confidently be expected to improve the conditions at present existing.

AA’ith an' appeal to both poc-ket ami eye; ladies’ velour and face-cloth coats, in hlqc-k, nigger, navy and green are to-day the most modestly priced highgrade coats; also a very fine range of tiie latest tweed effect c-oats can be secured at Schroder and Co’s, for which this firm can and will give you .satisfaction. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Wonderful values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Thrifty housewives will do well to view the fine range now in stock. Call to-day. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

. We are now in a position to offer you 6ft. wide linoleum from 6s fid to 8s lid per yard. Ask to see the New f.C. Linoleum at 7s 9d, its wonderful value. Also the newest designs in Floortex Squares from 29s 6d to 59s fid.—Frank Bade, House Furnisher.—Advt.

Men ! We have a wonderful range of winter underwear in all sizes, qualities and makes. It will pay you to visit us for reliable underwear. .W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Air AY. H. Robinson, Christchurch, offers AYliite Leghorn clucks’ for sale.

A ma.n named Donald AlcPherson was found in a. dying condition in his lint near l.yell on Sunday morning, says tlie Westport ;News, the man subsequently dying. Death is believed to have followed a melee on the previous evening, but are'lacking. Reefton , police ■“ and , ,doctor proceeded to Lvell.

£lO 10s will buy a genuine B.S.A. b’cycle, Dunlop tyres, Brooks 875 saddle. Improved, Eadie Coaster hub; complete at Too bey’s Cyclery.—Advt.

Tho donation, made by visiting firemen last year-fon-i,presentation of a garden seat, lues lieen augmented bv the local' Fire Brigade to enable two seats to be prdvriifetl/. li" was .motioned at last night’s meeting of the Brigade that these were now receiving the finishing touches and they would then be placed- in Alacandrew Square.

There was a heavy easterly burst of wind during the night but it did not last long. To-day broke fine, but there is a fairly strong breeze from the east making conditions outside somewhat cool : and piercing. There was a good number. of persons travelling to Greyjnouth-.at mid-day for the combined Coa.st-Buller v. Britain football match. -- ,

Supt. A'lclntoshV mentioned at. last night’s meeting that the motor fife engine recently -.purchased at Napier, had been delayed- in arrival owing to the hold up of 'shipping, but it was expected to be. shipped by the next steamer leaving Napier for Greymbuth He mentioned that-it would be' necessnry to enlarge No. 2 ' station to accommodate NoU F manual’ 1 : engine, from No, 1 station to make room for the new engine there. /"'/ ”

The notifications of infectious diseases in the;,,Canterbury and West (Mast Health Districts, for the week ended noon on -Monday showed ail increase of nine.' as compared with the previous week’s total Tlie cases in Canterburywere,:—Scarlet fever 12 (previous week 14), diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 7 (previous week 3R, pneumonia 2. pneumonic influenza 2. puerperal spsis 1, erysipelas 3, hydatids 1-. eclampsia 1, cerebrdispinal meningitis 1. There was one death from pneumonia in the Canterburyt'distilct. The West

Coast; notifications ujere: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 2, ’qirfeumonic ' influenza

During tlie earthquake which occurred at'Arthur’s "Pass about two years ago, the Haupiri', jho-t springs,; at;-,Ko-para, went dry. ” it? was thought that this was due to the, .upheaval caused in-/the locality 1 hi('that time. Tlie springs are now 1 found to- he working with-all their former vigour, aiicl are as hot as before-. As the Government has authorised the balance of the money required for the completion of the Haupiri and Lake Haupiri roacl,, access will 'be * secured to the'Mocality where the hot springs are -situated, and as the waters ple-’s'did to possess curative properties, ’it* fs likely that they will in time become, an attraction for: tourists. ■''iSjiecia’Uy as the scenic beauties of the lake and its surroundings’ are already’ much appreciated.

Blankets, Blankets, Rugs, Rugs, at all prices can be found at Schroder- and Co’s. These are really well worth' looking up. Read also our advertisement. Ring up ’ tHione 121S| for your requirements. r-Adyi.

Seagrnss prams arid push chairs, for baby’s comfort .arid,, mother’s convenience, stronglybuilt and gracefully designed. Speed?’, attention has been paid to the upholstery of. these handsome. baby , carriages. See them, handle them at Yarrall’s Sports Depot, Hevell St,—rAdvt.