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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1931, Page 4

Pupils and parents are notified that the Hokitika District High School will re-open on Monday next February 2nd. If you want a taxi, day or night, or a trip to Lake Kaniori, ring ’phone No. 176, Thomas Moore, Park Street. —Advt, Special reductions in curtain nets at Addisons will make buying worth while.—Advt. "While addressing the school children at Seddonville on Wednesday Ids Excellency Lord Rledisloe pointed out Dmt the name of their township was associated with those of two great men. One < f those had been brought up in tbe township and had risen to the position o'' chairman of the County Council. “ H : s name is over the door ol that hotel.” said his Excellency, pointing to Mr Niven’s Hotel. The other name is that of the late TU. Hon. Richard John Seddon. who is remembered as one of the best Prime M'inisters of the Dominion.

Put a lasting shine on your floors, furniture and linoleums. Use TANOL—tlie labour •, saving, economical polish. All grocers.—Advt.

Now that our summer season is at its height, you are all invited to attend our great Summer Clearing Sale, starting this Friday, January 23rd— Schroder and Co. The Progressive Draper. —Advt.

A notification in connection with the mining property valuation of the County ol Westland appears in this issue. Miss 0. J. Wylie A.T.C.L., notifies she will resume Leaching on Monday next at St. Paul’s schoolroom Hokitika and her residence, Kameri. Grand and common jury notices were being delivered yesterday for the Supreme Court sittings, set down at Hokitika on February 25th. at .10 a.m. So far there is only one criminal charge set down, that of alleged arson at Ross. His Excellency, the Governor-Gener-al, accompanied by Lady Ulodisloe, arrives by train this afternoon from Greymoiiih, and will he accorded a civic reception at the Free Public Library at 2.3!) p.m. Their Excellencies will be subsequently entertained at afternoon tea in the Soldiers’ Hall. There are no public engagements for this evening. Their Excellencies visit the two hospitals to-morrow morning, and atattend the service at All Saints’ Church, leaving in the afternoon for Wadio. Air T. A. Johnston, District Engineer, during his visit to South Westland, also inspected the loading works for the Poerua run, which is nearing completion. This had suffered minor flood damage, hut the position at Dry Creek, where training works were in ' hand, had considerably improved. In! connection with the holdings recently | taken up, a huge amount of ieneilig has ' already been carried out by the differ-1 ent settlers. Some, of the latter are I now in residence on their' farms or in other cases homestead buildings are he- j ing erected. It is satisfactory to see progress being made in this connection.

“We all know that the eating of fruit tends to promote good health,’’ said the .Minin.er of Defence (Air J. G. Cob he) at the National Horticultural Conference in Wellington. “The apple is supposed to he the doctor’s greatest enemy; we are told that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ AI ay I he permitted to point out the great benefit that would result to mankind if some ciever horticulturist would produce a fruit that would have the same effect upon lawyers and politicians that the apple is said to have upon the medical profession?—(Laughter.) If any gentleman present desires an 0.8. E. or a knighthood, 1 hope lie will take what T have said seriouslv.”

A striking contrast in the manner in which unemployed men react an endeavour to assist them was mentioned to an Express reporter recently. In the first case a, man was offered a day’s work and he arrived at twenty minutes past eight. On being told that lie was twenty minutes late, he retorted: “Well, it took me twenty minutes to walk hefe. I will ‘knock off’ at twenty mintites to five, too, so that Fli be home at five.’’ “No, you won't” aaid liis would-be employer; “you’ll go home now.” 11l the second Casa the worker put in an appearance; at ten minutes to eight, and before tiie whistle went had managed to put through a job for an important client of the firm which was employing him.

Commenting on the Otngo-Canter-bui'v Flunked- Shield cricket match which finished so quickly at Dunedin on Alondav last. “ Slip ’’ in the Otago Daily Times says:—-It was surprising that at a time when New Zealand is possessed of so many good batsmen and so few outstanding howlers a match should have been' played in which the bowlsre showed such a marked superiority as they did in the Qtago-Canterbury game. It would also be hard to call to mind a match in which so many good batsmen failed. If all the expectations lmd been realised the game would have been one in which a great number of runs would have been made, hut. on a ground which not very long ago was the scene of a game in which one of the greatest aggregates ever compiled in first class cricket was made, the teams could score a total of only 563, of which Otago could scrape together only 142. It could he accurately said that the batting performances of only one man really measured up to representative standard. (Tomb alone among all the picked batsmen of both provinces rose superior to the attack, and'the hatting

would have been indeed dull if it had not been for his two polished displays. Don’t neglect Dandruff! Brice’s Dandruff Prescription overcomes Dandruff Germs. Lawn’s hairdresser. —Advt. Unruly hair kept in place with Brice’s Circassian Cream. 2s jar. Lawn’s, hairdresser.—-Advt. Healthy, glossy hair can be yours. Use Brice’s Nutritive Cream and Regenerator. Lawn’s, hairdresser,—Advt. Guard against colds. Keep a bottle of NAZOL ever handy. A scientific common sense remedy. Gives speedy relief. New double size contains 120 full doses for 2s fid.—Advt. For table use insist on Sharland’s Vinegar—a condiment of absolute purity—strong and piquant. In bottle or bulk.—Advt. 'j here is only one way to treat a cold, and that is at the points of infection—the mouth, nose and throat. Inhale “Nazol” the scientific remedy, regularly. New double size contains 120 full rinses for 2s fid.—Advt. The Economical Crockery Shop offers you special bargains in jam bottles. You will be wise to call and see our large and varied stock, the cheapest and best in town. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt.

The Town Clerk notifies that llie Distinct Electors’ List l'or the ensuing two years is now open lor in.spec: li on up to February 7th.

A grand hall will be held in the Totarsi Hall I toss on Friday February C in aid of tlie Ross Convent School in [j.\ci.ifn l rniut. .Modern, old time and novelty dances. .Music: by lloss Orchestra.

The congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church gathered in very strong force at St. Andrew’s Hall on Thursday evening when a welcome social was given Rev. G. A. Naylor, the newly appointed .Minister and his induction into entice took place. During tile evening a musical programme was given including piano solo by .Miss Robinson, solo by Miss Drake', recitation by .Master Sal. B,unk, son> by .Mrs Fell, and recitation by .Mr Patterson (Greymoulli). Speeches of welcome to cm ik.iv -Minister were made by Rev. McClymont, Rev. Knights, and Rev. Fell ' Greymouth), the latter inducting Rev. Naylor into his office, the latter also making an interesting address. Supper was then served and an enjoyable gathering concluded with the singing of Aulcl Lang Syne.

Few .mako sharks show the signs of vicious attacks by swoidfish that were found on one landed at Mercury Bay last week by party from Canterbury, It; was lift in length and weighed 57011). In several places it had been stabbed by swordfish, and part of its tail and dorsal fin had been bitten off. Little wonder is was not in as good condition as most of the game fish caught this season. The party included Commander Rhodes and Mr N\ D. Campbell. They landed three malcos and two swordfish during the week and hooked at least two others that got away during the fight. One of them hit through the trace while sounding in a desperate struggle, and the other made spectacular leaps from the water before its escape. Commander Rhodes landed a mako shark of 1021 b, ana two swordfish, 208 lb and 3001 D. Mr Campbell’s makos were 3071 b ana ,1701 b.

.ne aim of the Railway Department in reviewing the scale of rents 'lor departmental houses is to obtain the increase in rental revenue recommended by the Royal Commission. An extract from a circular letter from the General Manager, Mr H. H. Sterling, states: “This will still involve the Department in a loss of approximately €IO,OOO per annum on account of its housing operations. It will be seen, therefore, that in adopting this basts, involving as it will some increase in rentals, the Department will still he carrying quite a substantial burden in respect of the housing of its employees.” The General Manager in Ills letter states thi.it provision bill be in fide in Special cases for il reconstruction of the rents. He states; “It is re* cognised that their will bA some exceptional crises i u which tipechU Circumstances will require to have consideration, These cases will, however, he exceptional and will therefore be compaiativolv few. The principle that Has hitherto been obtained of having a maximum weekly rental equivalent to one day’s pay of the occupier will, in fture, not operate.”

The District Engineer of Public Works, Air T. A. Johnston, returned on Thursday from an inspection of the flood damage to the Hurihari area. A rainfall of 6.2 inches which fell on Tuesday brought down a flood in the Little Wanganui river, and all other smaller streams were in high flood, with the Settlement roads iinv.tr water, in many places, and two small bridges have also suffered flood damage. The extensive protective works recently completed on the Little Wanganui river, to protect the Harihari Settlement, have withstood a succession of heavy floods satisfactorily, although a l°t Oi costly strengthening as had to be arranged, from time to time, owing to tlie severity of the river flow. flic river has now commenced to attack it. and thrown it out. from the original point of attack, with the result that the recent exceptionally high flood has overflowed its bank down stream from the end of th° stop hank, and protective works. This has resulted in an increase of water to the La I out,nine stream, and the serious flooding of the stream leading through tbe propci ties of Messrs Minehan. Mclntosh and Wall. It is possible that as the result of further floods, the river may leave this new point of attack, but if this does not eventuate, further flooding of the properties referred to will occur, and for this reason, an extension of the protective works, would appear to he essential. stated the engineer.

See Addisons for drastic reductions in Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery. Inspection invited. —Advt.

Great reductions are being made at Schroder and Co’s Sale for cash, especially in Hats, Frocks, and I< urnishings. To those about moving in to new homes, we extend a special invitation to purchase at our great sale, now on. You can reserve goods for future delivery at Schroder and Co. The finest stock to select from in town. —Advt.

For a brilliant polish use “Tan-01”. Cleans and polishes floors linoleums, furniture, footwear and the fabric and duco bodies of cars.—Advt.

There will he no country services on Monday and Tuesday, as the Vicar will be away at the foundation stone laying of Waiho Church. Picnickers from the Jtunanga district arrived in town by the morning’s train en route to Luke Mahmapua, where the day was to be spent. There was a large gathering abound' the train, and all were auucipauiig a u..y s uul- ! iu g. The following will represent Rimu’ junior ci'icKet team m their match, against lyinieii at Rimu on February Ist at 1 p.ni. siiarp:—O’Connor, Agnew, Ogilvie (2), Wells, Crase, KHly, Maloney, Growcott (2), Keenan. Emei-

Guv Menzics, the Tasman flyer, will leave New Zealand on February 6th by the Maunganui for Sydney, taking tue Southern cross juh.ui' v>u,n tor a thorough overhaul. He hopes to return to the Dominion to witness Mr Norman Smith’s record-breaking enterprise.

The Greymouth Bowling Club’s singles championship was decided last evening. in the semi-final between D. McKay and F. D. Whibley, the latter was successful, nut in me final lie was defeated by L. Mercer, who thus secured the championship for the fourth time in six years.

There is yet no sigh of a settlement of the dispute at tile Blackball min© where tile management propose to introduce the single shift, hut are averse to the Union’s request that the work be shared by all of the members, Mr F. G. Davis, representative of the Lab. our Department, visited Blackball yesterday. in an endeavour to arrange an amicable agreement between the Company and the Miners’ Union, but his efforts did not have the desired result.

When yen buy vinegar, say distinctly: SHARI,AND’S VINEGAR. You’ll appreciate its strong, piquant flavour. Absolutely pure. In bottle or bulk.— Advt.