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Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1930, Page 4

The Hokitika Borough Council on Friday, night agreed to call tenders for the supply of gravel for twelve months, not to continue the contract as reported in the previous issue.

Those persons interested in the sale of Rev. J. W. Hayward’s library of historical, scientific and biographical works are reminded that they will’he offered immediately following the sale of household furniture and effects at the Manse on Wednesday afternoon next.—Advt.

The weather for the week end was rough and stormy, with considerable rain. There was a heavy westerly blowing yesterday which culminated at night into gale force the conditions being extremely boisterous. Though calmer this morning showers were experienced the day being wet and miserable.

On Wednesday afternoon, a four roomed cottage on Grey Road, Reefton, owned by Mrs "W. Simmiss was completely destroyed by fil'd. The cottage was unoccupied, but the whole of the contents, which included separator, harness, and milking utensils was burned: A calf and a dog in a building at the back of the cottage were also burned to death. There wag lio insurance,

In the course of Parliament discussion of the Estimates for the Justice Department, Mr W, J. Poison (Stratford) said there was a strong feeling in his district because a Maori, who had been convicted of forgery, had been released to attend a recent tangi. There had apparently been no escort attached to this man. The Minister of Justice (the Hon. J. G. Cobbe) said he was sorry the question had been raised. The relatives of Sir Maui Pomare had desired that the man should attend the funeral and he had been accompanied by an escort not in uniform.

Utility shopping hags! Hand and shopping bag combined. Made of Heavy titian cloth with printed designs. Price 4s 6d. These bags will stand hard wear and are washable. Confined exclusively to Frank Bade Hokitika.— Advt.

The “Don. Bradman” cricket bat. New stocks just arrived. 62s 6(1 each at Yarrall’s Sports Depot, Revel! Street.—Advt.

Just arrived now stock of Lysle hose in all shades, at McKays.—Advt.

Whenever a cold threatens you, get “Nnzol’, the common-sense remedy. Distant relief—a (lose a day keeps colds away. 60 doses for Is fid. —Advt

A dance will be held in the upper Koiterangi ball on Wednesday ; October fotli in aid of the liall funds. Good music and supper.

A meeting of the Kanieri Tennis Club will be held in the Kanieri Public Hall this (Monday) evening at . 8 o\ lock. Business:—Election of officers and general. All members and intending members are invited to attend.—Advt.

Patersons have just opened up a very big range of ladies morning and afternoon house frocks, aprons and overall, sizes: S.W. W.O.S and 6.5. in many different .styles and colourings including black and white designs. Also a nice assortment of house frock and apron material which is sure to please.

A presentation was made to the Rev. J. W. Hayward at Ruatapu recentlv of a handsome eight day clock. Mr J. Marshall expressed the thanks of the people to Mr Hayward for the services he had rendered and their regret‘at his departure. Mr Hayward thanked the people for their kindness and acknowledged the gift in suitable terms.

Lovers of a bright musical entertainment are reminded of the concert to be held in St-. Marys Club to-morrow night. The programme to be presented is a well varied one and will, no doubt, be very pleaslhg. Tills Is the first concert of the ldtld to be tendered bv‘ the yotihg ladies of &t. Marys and If given encouragement and support Itwill be the means of further similar functions. You will be sorry if yoti miss the entertainment, so come one, come all and see a first class concert.

A complete human lower jaw-bone' was found on the beach about a mile south of the mouth of the Waimakariri river.by a.fishing party on Friday. The bone was clean and white and the teeth were complete. Two of the side teeth had been coated with gold, and the' two front teeth had gold stoppings. Two of the teeth were badly decayed, but only one was loose. One of the wisdom teeth was sound and another had been filled with amalgam. It is surmised from the small size of the bone that it was that of a woman. ■ .< •

Mr R. E. Cranston, Managing Director of the Rimu Gold Dredging Coy., left on Saturday en route for " New• York. Preparations, for. the erectionof the new dredge hull at Rimu Flat are- now being advanced. Two foremen representing Hansford Mills Construction Coy. ' Wellington, contractors for building the hull haves arrived .to.'-takes, charge of local operations. The new works for the Company involving two additional power sites and plant on the Kanieri river, are now well underway. The prospectus has been issued also for raising £40,0C0 first mortgage debentures for the works in hand, which covers both the dredging operations aild light aiid power df the Borough Of Hokitika,

One of the host. records yet established by ft dairy heifer in South C«iitef* bury is tlmt of Mr T, Shorn ff's senior’ two-year-old) Rosevale Queen Daphne Sylvia, who has finished her year’s semi-official test with 23,742.311 b mills and 748.121 b fat. This is the highest milk production ever recorded by any two-year-old of any breed in New Zealand, an average of over 6] gallons milk daily ,for the 365 days. Her but-ter-fat record is the fourth highest for her age in New Zealand. Pareora Echo Blossom, bred by A. S. Elworthy, and tested and owned by T. Sherriff, holds the New Zealand record with 819.891 b fat as a senior two-year-old, and after her comes Netherland Princess 4th, 805.771 b fat, and Hillside Leila, 761.61 b fat, both Friesians.

An assurance that political colour was not involved in appointments of Justices of the Peace was given by the Hon. J. G. Cobbe, Minister of Justice, in the House replying to suggestions by the Reform benches. The Minister said that justices were recommended by the local member of Parliamended by the. local member of Parliament, and there was no distinction as between the political parties. Provided the nominee had had a reasonable education and was an honest, upright man what his political creed was did not matter one iota. Mr Cobbe said he agreed that in a mining . district where large numbers of men were employed it was very important that working men should be appointed to the Commission of the Peace. Replying to requests that more justices should be appointed, the Minister said that at present there were nearly 6000 members of the commission of the peace in the Dominion. It was not customary to make appointments during a session of Parliament, and it was his intention early in the recess to go into the whole question. Where it could be shown that additional appointments were necessary, particularly in scattered districts, these would be made .

Everything for the cricketer. New goods just arrived, including all the best makes of bats, balls, leg guards, etc., at Yarrall’is Sports Depot, Revell Street.—Advt.

They Say—Jumpers and jumper suits are the correct thing for spring and summer wear. We have these in great variety. Floral silk voiles are qjoing to be most popular this year for ladies dainty frocks. Ladies summer underwear. Pleated isilk skirts in assorted colours, tweed coats and girls navy cotton gym. frocks are among the other lines of interest now showing at Addisons,—Advt.

Men! We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Richfield shirts, Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right aj McKay’s.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children'a flanking Cough.

Just arrived at Paterson a wonderful range of childrens pinarettes, frocks and aprons, at prices to suit all pockets. See these for yourself. • 'y V

The gas cooking demonstration ,foP the present period will ,wind up at the. Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow afternoon, when Mrs Heinz will give the final demonstration for the present. The ladies who have been assisting Mrs Heinz with the .amenities,' have invited the directors of the Gas Coy. to afternoon tea which will be partaken of at 3 o’clock. Prior to the afternoon tea Mr s Heinz will prepare.a number of afternoon tea cakes. AlLladies interested are invited aft 5 usual to'-.the display and the afternoon .tea. "\

Further • particulars •of the fire fri Grey “Argus” Office on. Saturday .moaning state it broke out about \ 7/10 o’clock. The fire .originated on the ground floor in the machine room. Paper was being burnt in the fireplace, and the wooden partition alongside it became ignited. Printing operations' had been and the staff had left, with the. exception of Mr J,.i,.]Vlihchin, who noticed the outbreak and gave tb© alarm. The Dennis engine arrived quickly from the- - Central Station, and two leads of horse were ' brought into play. Meanwhile the fire secured a firm hold on the' dry wooden partition separating two portions of tbp second floor; and had also burned the flooring of the jobbing room. Front the -partition they spread, to the ceil-; nig,- and the roofing iron became . red hot and warped, The Brigade inade,a good save, but had the outbreak beep. - - discovered a few minuted later -,‘j tli* whole building would have been 1 destroyed. The damage is estimated at approximately £SOO, and is covered by insurance. An unfortunate ycireum-. stance connected with the. paper is that reels valued at £l2O were placed in the office only the previous, dajy The tapes and rollers of the printing' machine were affected by 'water,' but the full extent of the damage to the machine is not serious. The Ji.tuv. types escaped damage } . being protected ■ by waterproof covers, and the . literary aiid commercial departments also escaped. The job-printing machines on the second floor were damaged '.by water, also some of the stock of paper/ Addisons are always up-to-date with men’s wear. Luvisca shirts and . py-' jainas in the latest stripes. The American shirt is also among our summer range. Ties and socks are have ,full stocks of, at prices-: midst; reasonable.—Advt.',