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Hokitika Guardian, 4 February 1931, Page 4

Afisrs Ailcon Dalv A.T.C.L., notifies sbo will resume teaching on Monday, February lfith.

The new broadcasting station was on the air all yesterday afternoon and night, disseminating the latest information as it came to hand from the stricken area. Iho station cm me through very clearly with a lull volume of power.

The news of the disaster in Napier and district caused a .very painful feeling in the town yesterday afternoon and the Guardian office was beseiged with enquirers eager to obtain the latest particulars, which has assumed more serious proportions as each further particular has come to hand. There were many eager wireless listeners, following each report till a late hour.

A valuable black spaniel owned by .Mr A. 11. Spa ike, of Moresby Avenue, Wnilii. met its death last week under unusual circumstances. it had been left ok the chain at its kennel in the morning, and when the owner returned at night lie found it had boon dead for some hours. .Investigations showed that there was a small hive of bees in kennel, and the dog lmd boon stung to death,

The discovery of two human skeletons was made by workmen while excavating the new Bench road at Maketu (writes the To Puke correspondent of the New Zealand Herald). The skeletons were unearthed in a cave six feet square .pud scarcely r/ight feet above high-water mark. One of them had a greenstone weapon piercing the ribs. The principal bones were in an excellent state of preservation. Greenstone axes and other weapons were found in niches of the cave, and those will be forwarded to the Auckland .Museum.

At a special meeting of the Hokitika School Committee held last evening, the Chairman, Mr A. C. Armstrong, presiding over a full attendance of members, the Chairman reported being in communication with Mr AYild to the effect that (the Board would consider the building of a shed for a crafts room, subject to the committee finding a portion of the cost. Tho Rector outlined tho procedure of the crafts course. It was resolved that the committee offer the Board £3O towards the cost, and allow Miss Duff the sum of £lO for the purpose of commencing the course, immediately.

Great reductions .'ire being made at Schroder and Go’s Sale for cash, especially in Hats, Frocks, and Furnishings. 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. Our high grade shirts going at cost price. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt. If you want a taxi, day or night, or a trip to Lake Knnieri, ring ’phone No. 176, Thomas Moore, Park Street. —Advt.

?Q per cent off all mens felt hats for cash only at AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

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

Egg Production increased with AA adham’s Poultry Spice! Not a forcer. All grocers and stores. —Advt.

AA'adham’s Poultry Spice builds constitution! Does not force. 1 i lbs Is [kl. All grocers and stores.

AA’adham’s Poultry Spice the most economical egg producer! 11 lbs Is 9d. All grocers and stores.--Advt.

Parisian ties selling at Is to Is 6d sale price at W. Tl. ft topl'o rlli's.—Advt.

A total of 7.150 tons were railed through (he Otira Tunnel last week. The freight totalled 13,615 tons for the corresponding week of last year, while in 1929 it was 11,698.

An appeal fund has been opened locally for the relief of sufferers in the Hawke’s Bay earthquake disaster. Donations may lie left with the Mayor, Mr G. A. Perry or Mr T. W. Bruce, secretary of the fund.

Radio advice this afternoon stated that there was a heavy shake at Napier during the dinner hour, and that Mr McShcrry (a student a Meanee) son of Mr .J. Me sherry of Gieymouth is s.-'fe.

The Beefton excursion arrived in town this morning at 11,15 o’clock. I here was a very large number of excursionists, in suite oi the fact that rain was Lulling when the train left. The sun was shining on their arrival and promises to continue fine. The excursion train leaves on the return journey at 5.40 p.m.

Advice was received last evening by the Assistant-Engineer of the Public Works Department, Mr* T. W. Sampson, from Mr T. A. Johnston, District Engineer, who is at present on a visit to South Westland, that very bad slips have occurred on the main highway between Wailio and Weheka, and as a result, the road will be closed till further notice, Mr Sumpwon stated that there were some very bad slips and washouts below Waikukupa. The approaches to Doherty’s Creek are all washed out. Mr Johnston got through to Wailio yesterday, but stalled that the roads are in a bad condition, the main blockage being at the Waitnngi bridge, where -'the approaches are badly damaged by the flood wipers. It i.s possible to get through to Wailio, but motorists are warned that the condition of the road is exceptionally bad.

Men’s one piece all wool bathing costumes sale price 5s lid at W. H. St op for th’s.—Advt.

At .the Magistrates Court, Greymouth, yesterday Peter Stephens, draper of Hokitika, claimed £66 7s from Frederick Lovell Turley, Secretary of the Westland Timber Workers’ Union, representing an amount of a cheque for £SO, dated December 28, 1926, drawn by the defendant on the Bank of New Zealand at Greymouth, and payable to the plaintiff or bearer, and dishonoured on presentment, and also claimed interest of £l6 7s at the rate of £8 per centum per annum down to the date of judgment. The Magistrate, in giring his decision, said that plaintiff’s claim was for the purpose of squaring up expenses, the £SO representing a half share of the expenses, for which Turley gave a postdated cheque. On December 28, 1928, the cheque was presented at the Bank and was dishonoured. No action had boon taken for a period of four years. Defendant stated that an arrangement was come to that Stephens was to take over the horse, and this was supported by the witness, Neil Warren. An arrangement had been apparently come to, ns notice was given to the Secretary of the Racing Conference at Christchurch, a letter being sent to Mr Stephens, Hokitika, returning 30s refund for accident fee, and referring to the partnership between lie and Turley having been cancelled. There was nothing suggested by plaintiff as to any other payment being made. The question was which story was he to believe. Defendant’s story was supported by Warren. There bad been some carelessness on Turley’s part concerning the cheque, which had lain dormant in plaintiff’s hands for f o r r years, and an attempt was now being made to recover its value. The cheque for £SO was due to Stephens for expenses, but it had apparently been arranged that plaintiff should take over the horse. Plaintiff would 1,0 non-suited, witnesses’ expenses 19s 4d. solicitor’s foe £3 3-s 6d. and court costs 3s being allowed to defendant.