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Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1930, Page 4

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell on 21st August at Evans Creek :on behalf of Mr E. llcrlihy his first class dairy herd.

Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co. insert a preliminary notice of the auction sale of furniture for Rev. Nelson Wright on 20th August.

Messrs Barry and Stoupe, Ltd., opticians of Christchurch., will visit Hokitika on 4th and oth of August and may be consulted at the . i;ooms of Mr H. M. Coulson.

The death occurred yesterday at his residence Taylorvilie of Mr James Stewart Minuno, at the age of 71 years. Deceased was well known, having been one of the earliest residents of Brunner. Tic followed the occupation of mine carpenter. He leaves a grown up family.

The death of Mr Frederick Jackson, late of Blackball, occurred at the Grey Hospital yesterday at the age rof 49 years. Deceased was the third son of Mr and Mrs Jackson of Blackball, a single man and a native of Sheffield, Canterbury and an old , icsident Tof Bruimerton. He leaves five brothers and four sisters. , ■ ■ '

In this issue the Railway Department advefties the issue of tickets at Holiday Excursion fares, also train alterations and additions in connection with the Grand National Races and Trotting Meeting at Christchurch, yth. to 16th. August, and Winter Show and Exhibition of Primary and Secondary Industries at Chriatchuirch, 9th. to 23-d. August.

In connection with the recent fire which destroyed the Royal Hotel Greymouth, the Greymouth Fire Board has been notified by the Coroner (Mr( AAC Meklrum) that, in bis opinion, there is not sufficient evidence to justify the holding of an inquest regarding the fire as requested by the Board. This decision has been conveyed by the Board to the underwriters.

The death took place at Reefton Hospital on AVednesfay night, of Mr John Brennan, who had been a patient at the institution since the year 1916. The deceased had worked in the various mines in the district, and was a very competent miner. He leaves a widow who at the present time is in the AVestport Hospital suffering with a fractured leg. The deceased had been in the Inangahua district over thirty years, and was 61 years of age.

Judging by the energy the local Druids are expending towards the sue-’ cess of their ball to be held next AVednestlay night, one would think the several societies are vieing with each other to see who can put on the best Ball this season,.. Anyhow, the Druids are quite satisfied that these, patronising them will have more than tlieir moneys worth. The:. .Blacn Halid Orchestra are full of pep, and the novelties in the shape of streamer waltzes, balloon dances ,etc,. should make fof a jolly evening,

The box plan opened to-day for next Ihursday night’s production of “The Unique Revue,” the joint benefit performance for two deserving objects. The demand for seats betokens a wide public interest in the event, and a bumper house appears assured. Intending patrons should lock betimes to assure good accommodation. Mrs Nelson Wright is responsible for the presentation and is sparing no pains to provide excellent fare. There is a diversified programme of novelties, arid altogether an entertaining evening will he staged. Ticket holders are requested to bring their tickets when booking seats.

Mr Gideon Anderson, Ranger of the I Forest Service terminated liis services with the Department on Thursday last ■when he was granted three months’ leave on full pay, prior to retiring on' superannuation. Formerly on the survey staff and ranger for the Westland Land Board, his service covered a. period of 19$ years, and when the Forest Service was inaugurated he was transferred to it and has had five years with the department, a total of 24$ years. Mr Anderson during all that period has been stationed in Westland, and is well known throughout the district. Mr Anderson will continue to reside in Hokitika.

The sight of a single chamois leaping up a steep gully at the side of the Tasman valley caused considerable excitement among a party that was on its way to the Ball Hut for ski-ing on Saturday last. Their excitement was capped, however, when on Wednesday another party, on its way up the Hooker Valley, saw two herds of chamois, one of about ten and the other of fifteen, climbing the shale slopes at the junction of the Mueller and Hooker valleys. The chamois were first seen at a distance of about 800 yards, but they soon took fright and commenced climbing up the apparently impossible face, in single file. From tracks seen on the floor of tile valley it was apparent that these same animals had passed that way just before the advent of the party, and this at a spot not over! two miles above the Hermitage. Everything for Baby. Plunket cots* prams in artistic designs, push chairsy. habv high chairs, fire-guards, baths etc. fall and inspect our stocks at Yarrall’s, Revell St.—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 the resultant burning out of transformers. Ring ’phone 112 and arrange for a demonstration. L. 8. Ross, Majestic agent iur Westland