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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1930, Page 4

: A notice- appears in this issue with' regard to the estate of William Henry Green, late of Hokitika, who died on 1 duly Oth, 1930. J Tlvj Jmnigalma Trotting Club ai‘ . its annual meeting changed its name to Reefton Trotting Club. The bal- • ance sheet showed excess of liabilities - over assets of £l3 3s 3d S. A. Clarke, painter and paperhanger, Upper Sewell St., Hokitika. All work guaranteed. Town or country.—Advt. ij/TThe Mayoress (Mrs G. Perry) and several ladies assisting has kindly arranged to hold a sale of cakes and. produce in Kellers -shop, Revel! Street this (Saturday), in aid of the Cancer Research Fund. All donations of cakes and produce may be left atHhe shop on Saturday. All assistance will be gratefully (received and acknowledged.—Advt. Mr T. A. Johnston, District Engineer, visited Hokitika yesterday in connection with tne proposal-to provide’ a greater depth of water at the whart berthage. With two members' of liiis staff, i\lr Johnston made an examination of the river as far as Kanieri, and levels were taken at various points. A report will be submitted shortly to the : Hokitika; Harbotir Hoard. Shortly after 8,30 6’clock last night, Sydney time, the announcer of 2 F.C. Broadcasting station interrrupted the evening’s programme in an excited voice iuul the.' promise of some important, imormation. There were visions at once 1 that Prime Minister Scullin had balanced his budget,' or some suclT announcement of import. However, the announcer continued in his agitated voice, “Australia has won the toss!’; There were loud cheers heard from within the studio. The incident bore evidence of the great hold the fortuneis. .pit the Australian XI at Home has on the mind of the Australian public. > Miss Agnes Stops, the national organiser for Women’s Institutes, will be visiting Hokitika on Monday next, and will meet the ladies of Hokitika at I St. Andrew’s Hall at 3 p.m. Miss Stops brings with her from England a most- interesting exhibition of crafts, including leather, raffia, gloves and other work. The meeting will have the opportunity to decide .whether a branch will be formed in this district. Full particulars of the movement will be given at the-meeting, at which it is desired that there shall .be as full an attendance as possible. Miss Stops will be the guest of Mrs George Perry, (Mayoress), who will preside at Monday’s meeting. b‘>; ft We regret to re-cord the sudden death of Mr Thomas Henry Jones, of Ruatapu, which took place at Westland Hospital at 4 o’clock yesterday ai'terilon ■ as the result of an I ”attack of pneumonia, He was only admitted'to the hospital the previous day, Deceased only lost his wife ton days ago, He was a native of Hokitika and 42 years of age, and had been in the employ of Messrs Butler Bros.’, Ltd., for albout 20 years. He leaves a family of five sons and one daughter, one brother (William, of Ross)', and five sisters (Mrs G. Thorpe, of Hokitika), Mrs Shearer, of Harihari, Mrs Major, of New Plymouth, and Misses L. and D.' "Jones, of W'ellihgton). The funeral is taking place this afternoon. o , ‘ Reports are being received that there has been of late a good deal of reckless shooting of black swan on the Okarito lagoon. The shooting has been wasteful in that the birds have been left where they fell, so that- the de- | struction is nothing short of wanton. Now that the authorities have had attention drawn to the matter, it is to be. hoped the practice will cease, failing which an example should be made of the offenders. The- preservation of the. bird-life of the 'country as far as possible should be the care of all, and it is a pity it is not possible to instill this into the minds of those disposed to shoot only for shooting sake and not for the. sport to. be derived from the pastime of the legitimate hunter,. Wilful destruction is certainly to be deprecated,, as in the instance referred to, and. the authorities cannot be to severe in the penalties meted out to those who are. found capable of the offence indicated.

A very, pleasant time was spent at St. Mary’s Club last evening when the St. Mary’s Debating Club were the guests of the Ladies' Club at a friendly debate. There was a representative number of each club present and the proceedings ivere most enjoyable. The debate was a popular one, namely; “That Talkies are conducive to evil rather than good,” the ladies taking the affirmative and the gentlemen the negative. Some good arguments were raised and each of the speakers treated the subject well. The ladies were the winners by eight points, the scores being 237 and 229. Mr Wormington judged and complimented the winners on their success. The following were the speakers: Masses E. Dale (leader), A. Maloney, M. Murphy, and J. Wormington; Messrs B. Kempton (leader), J. Lynch, T. j Lock, and T. Donovan. In additn' ' a musioal programme was rendered and much enjoyed and then followed a dainty supper. Rev. Father. McKay thanked Mr Wormington for his judging and helpful remarks and in returning thanks to the ladies For their hospitality expressed a wish that other social gatherings would follow. A grand display of crystal and china ware, fruit sets, awaits your inspection at the Economical Crockery Shop —Advt,

Turners notify their list of fruits at reasonable prices. The entries for the fat stock sale at Arab ura on Monday appear in this issue. ! • A meeting of ladies and gentlenjei’i; willing to assist with the military' ball will !be held on Monday at 7.45 p.m. at the Soldiers’ Hall. Advt. Messrs Barry and Stoupe, Ltd., opticians of 'Christchurch;, will visit Hokitika on 4th and sth of August and may he consulted at the rooms oi Mr Jti. M. Coulson. V v . ' >Y- i Tlie Westland Hospital Board eeived twelve applications foi the position of typiste, and at a meeting of town members last evening Miss Miily Bovd; of Rimu, was appointed to the position. The Bank of New Zealand is inviting tenders for the erection of new bank premises at Hokitika. Plans etc. can be seen at the office of the Bank at Hokitika. Tenders close on Tuesday, August 12th. “Depreciation is the big thing in nning a bus,” said Mr Bussell, manang director of the Inter-City Bus imnanv giving evidence.'in the MagisaWs Court, Christchurch on Thursy, “Allowing 25 per cent for deeciatioit, it is ft . bigger item than iges,” lie added. v • A\) sizes in aluminium sftusepans and steamers now in stocky also a big range of enamel and aluminium . kitchen ware. See these to-day at the Economical Crockery i Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt. •. The circle of infection for coughs, colds, sore throats, and influenza includes the throat and nose. Disinfect the bronchial passages with “Nazol.” A sure, safeguard against infection. New double. size—l2o full doses for 2s Gd.