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Hokitika Guardian, 7 July 1930, Page 4

, As a result of a fail on Friday afternoon, Canon J. Russell Wilford, Principal of College House, Christchurch, broke an elbow. He was watching some of the students playing with a football in the yard when he slipped and fell on hi,s elbow.

The Devil’s Punchbowl at Arthur’s Pass, which was harnessed for the generating of electric power during the construction of the Otira Tunnel, will in future be under the control of the Arthur’s Pass National Park Board, the Railway Department having agreed to relinqish control.

The returns from local goldmining enterprises are reported to be well maintained of late,, evidencing the well founded belief that good returns are still a probability where the enterprises are well organised. Some extensive prospecting is now in hand in the Alikonui district.

Smart practice by a publishing firm took down many of those, on the West Const excursion train on Saturday. When nearing Christchurch a man passed through the carriages, with wliat lie termed the programme for the second test match, and disposed of a largo number at one shilling each. When the seller bad passed on it was found that the. pamphlet was an eight paged one. and, gave little particulars. On arrival at Christchurch the official souvenir guide was procurable. This contained 28 pages including a number of excellent photographs and was well got up, and it was sold for—sixpence.

AVinter spells danger for coughs, '•olds, sore throats and influenza, unless you lake that scientific precaution —disinfect the bronchial passages daily wit'll “Nazol.” A powerful,> penetrating germicide. 60 does for s 6d.—Advt.

Monster Clearing Sale—T'lio wliole of th 0 largo stock has boon marked down. Call and secure (lie bargains. W. .McKay and Son.—Advt.

A card evening in aid of the Ladicy’ Hockey Club will, be held in the Soldier.*' Halil tomorrow (Tuesday) July Slli at. B p.m.—Advfc.

The fortnightly cooking demonstration will take place at the Soldiers' Hall to-morrow afternoon under the conduct of Airs G. Heinz. The following menu will be prepared: Meat pies, sultana cake, brandy sauce, waffles and stones. The demonstration begins at 2.30 o’clock.

A three-party exchange (has been arranged between Anglican clergy in the Canterbury and Westland districts, to take place towards the end of August. The Eev IT. J. W. Knights, ol’ Arfiherley, will go to Hokitika, the Eev. E. E. Malden, of St. C'mlk, Linwood will go to Amher!ev, and the Eev. H. N. Wright will go to St. Chad’s.

When engaged on Thursday on the bar at Westport, the Eileen Ward dredge brought up through the suction pine a large skate which was landed in the' hopper with scarcely a mark slimy ing on it. The skate ■ measured oft. 6in. by 3ft. and weighed 1-j cwt. It is believed that this is the biggest skate ever landed at Westport.

The firebell rang out an alarm of fire on Saturday flight at 11 o’clock, the Scene of the outbreak being a fiveroomed cottage ill tipper Hampden Si. formerly known as fhvan’s. The fire had a good hold when the alarm was given and was practically gutted before the outbreak was put cut. The premises were unoccupied at the time, the previous, occupants hav : ng left two days before. The building was owned hv Mr .T. Hagar and was insured for fTOO in the Mercantile and General Insurance Coy.

When a witness feels too nervorp to address a. magistrate with an orthodox “Your Worship,” or does not happen to know the plain. “Sir” serves the, purpose admirably, an amusing “faux pas” is bound to occur. Put the precedent was surely set in the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court the other day. ' One witness addressed Air J. E. Bartholomew, S.M., with the Americanised title of “judge,” another went a little higher and called him “your Lordship.” ■' third, overcome apparently wi+t. the solemnity of the occasion, capped them all, and renlied to a querv hv the magistrate with “Yes, your Majesty.”

The Hokitika excursion train to Christchurch that left on Saturday morning, one minute after miunight carried a full complement. Tile journey over was without incident and the train arrived on time at 8 a.m. the travelling l conditions being good, and hot cold. It was found on arrival that rain had been falling .throughout the night and the streets were verv sloppy. There were prospects of a dirty afternoon, but after a misty shower about 10 o’clock there was no further rain, and the sun shone for a few minutes iust as the test teams took the field, There was an absence of wind and the playing field was in capital order, firm and holding. The train left on its homeward journey at 7 p.m. and uean'ng Otira ran into a cloudless sky and Hokitika was reached at 3 a.m. the journey being a warm and pleasant one.

At a meeting of the session, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church .1 1 el cl yesterday, t.lie Rev .T. W. Havward intimated his decision to retire from regular pastoral work. Mr binvward stated that be was taking tins stte.'o with great reluctance, for health reasons. and that ho had sent his resignation to the to take effect from October 6th. The session expressed its deep regret at the prospect of losing their minister, and its sympathy with him and well wishes for the future. A request was made that the meeting of the Presbytery to deal with the matter might be held in Hokitika. In referring to the matter at the evening service Mr HavwaM said he had hoped to spend another four years at least with them, hut events had hern ordered otherwise, and he earnestly wished the. congregation a prosperous.future.

The death of Mr Thomas Power, a former well-known resident of the Grey district, occurred on Saturday at Wellington as the result of an attack of peritonitis. The late Mr Power, who was about 53 years of age, was a member of the well-known Power family, of South Beach. He had resided here until a few years ago, when he became a member of the Lake Coleridge Sawinilling Party. He was also engaged as a contractor for many years, and was widely known and respected, being a man of genial and unassuming nature. He is survived by three brothers, Philip, Richard and Patrick, all wellknown residents of the district, while Mrs McGrath (North Island) is a sister.

“Donald the Dub,” Frank Crumit’s latest record. Every golfer it. Everybody who- knows anything about golf will buy it, and those who know nothing about golf will buy it. Call and hear it to-day at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

Now showing the latest models of His Masters Voice Gramaphones at Yarrall’s. Portable model £9, table models £l2 10s and £l7, upright Grand model £26. Easy terms arrange!. All the latest records in stock. Yarrall’s Sports and Music Depot, Revell St.— Advt.

No cold is “Nazol” proof. Clears the bronchial passages giving speedy relief. Safe for all ages.,' Take on lump sugar or inhale. 60 does for Is Oil.—Advt,