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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1931, Page 4

The motor regulations require that k motor vehicles shall have tail-lights. These lights serve a dual purpose. They make the vehicle visible from the rear, and they illuminate the numberplate. The light which shines to the rear must be red, while the other must be a plain light shining on the numberplate. In general practice one light serves both purposes, the red light having a •plain glass base or side that permits a white light to shine on the number. When a car is so equipped it can be easily seen from the rear, while the number can be conveniently read—in theory. Actually, .the rear light is oft. i a reddish glow struggling through a liberal coating of dust or mud, while the white section emits only a nebulous light sufficient to show that the number-plate is similarly eoated —provided the number-plate is in a position that can be illuminated from a light iin the position of the tail lamp. An examination of motor-cars on a recent evening revealed the following: —The l rear lights of many were practically obscured by mud and dust. The number-plates were similarly obscured. In many cases the numberplates were so situated in relation to the tail-lights that they were only partially lighted. The result was that, from one cause or another, the numbers of a large proportion of the cars could not be seen. The indications are that very few motorists give any attention to cleaning the white glass section of the tail-lamp. Often the red disc is cleaned, but the white glass, being either underneath or at the side, and either wholly or partially out or sight appears to be overlooked. The man in the ear does not see what ln’.s car looks like from behind, and he is apt to go for a long time with a rear light that is useless as a means of illuminating his number-plate adequately. Tail-lights which fail to fulfil their functions efficientlv are likelv to attract the attention of tr°ffic officers. The fines .inflicted for Roaches of the motor regulations include penalties for faulty or obscured tail-lights. The indications are that many motorists are avoiding that penalty now because the traffic officers have not seen their cars at night.

Children’s fancy socks, all sizes and shades, now clearing from 1/- pair, at, McK ays .—A d v t Ladies—you will be admitted to the Boxing in the Swimmings Baths on Saturday afternoon for the small sum of one shilling. In the light-weight special at Saturday’s Boxing K. Wright of Ilium replaces N. Harris of Kokatahi owing to the latter boy injuring bis foot. The Gael completed unloading this morning and sailed at noon for Terakoe for a cargo of cement, being due to arrive back at Hokitika on Monday. I The "Westport News says Mrs A. G. Sime bad the misfortune on Wednesday to sustain three severely lacerated fingers wliil-t using a bread slicing machine. Immediate surgical at tention was rendered aiul it is Imped the fingers will be saved. Just before the close of the Soccer game between St. Albans and Ivaiapoi at Christchurch on Saturday, there was an argument about a penalty awarded St. Albans. A Ivaiapoi player smacked the referee on the lace, but the offending player did not leave the field. Grand concert in aid of St. Mary’s School R,imu, Town Hall Rim.u, tonight Friday. Splendid programme by school children and leading Hokitika talent. Ball to follow. Excellent catering. Admission to concert. Is; to ball, gents 2s, Indies Is. Hokitika performers r.ro advised thnt Keenan's cm will leave the- Town Clock on Friday evening at 7.30 o’clock.—Aclvt.

The directors of the Brunner Collieries Limited, have decided to proceed with the development of the Taylorville section of the Wallsend mine. Two drives are to be driven through the “fault” between the present workings and the company’s Taylorville areas where, it is stated, a huge field of first-class , coal, quality similar to that of the old pit coal Heath seam was proved by drilling some time ago. The work of constructing the drives will take approximately six months.

in times of joy, congratulations, re- / On all the great occasions in life, membrance, sympathy cr bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a n d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Rhone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

At a meeting of the Grey Hospital Board held last evening, the following resolution was carried: —“That as the requisition of the Minister of Health to amend the Estimates is solely a mandate that the Board reduce salaries and wages, the Minister be advised that ns the Board declines to reduce salaries and wages it is not perparecl to amend its Estimates and if the payment of the subsidy in consequence of such refusal is withheld each Board member hereby undertakes to hand to the Secretary of the Board his or her resignation.”

In the Wanganui Herald reference was made recently to hedgehogs killing chickens and eating eggs. A Wanganui resident, who formerly fanned in the South Island, has a friendly word for the little prickly nocturnal wanderers. He states that on his place there were scores of hedgehogs. He kept poultry in the farmyard and the liens used to lay in hedges, etc., and never had he known an egg to he eaten or a chicken to be killed by a hedgehog. However, he added, they would lap up milk put out for the cats, or pick the meat otf hone s tossed out. He had seen a hedgehog and a cat together drinking milk out of the same sau-

The depression has hit the cabbage and carrot trade in Taihape, and the locajl Celestials are right after business (states a correspondent of the Auckland Star). In light delivery vans they trundle garden produce around the countryside. A local service car driver witnessed, on Thursday morning last, a parallel to the tea clippers homeward bound or “how we carried the good news from Ghent to Aix.” It was on the five-mile straight to Utiku, when the vans of two rival firms were observed proceeding “flat out.” With Oriental simplicity the machine in advance kept to the middle of the road, with the pursuing auto agitatedly klaxoning in the rear. A wide portion of the road came along, metal strip in centre, clay on side, and frenziedly tooting, No. 2 pulled out to pass. A fall in vegetables followed as a natural sequence, as with frantically churning wheels the' van slithered to rest in the drain. When the smoke cleared, a much wiser Chinaman was discovered stolidly at rest in a foot of mud, and garnished with vegetables. No. I got the business—he didn't even stop.

Ladies’ Silk Scarves, all shades. Usual price 10/6, now sale price 2/11 at McKays.—Advt. All wool repp frocks are being sold at half price at Millers, Revell Street. —Advt. A sure remedy for coughs and colds — “Nazol.” Disinfects the circle of infection—the passages of the nose and throat. Keep a bottle by you throughout the winter. 120 full doses for 2‘ 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT* 1 CURE. For Children’s Hacking Cough

I Mails which left- Wellington on May 19th. per Maaingamti via. San Francisco arrived at London on June 16th. 'The usual fortnightly service will be conducted in the Presbyterian Church at Kokatahi on Sunday afternoon. Hat week at Addisons! A chance for thrifty buyers to secure stylish millinery at less than cost. Call early.—Advt. The Nehv Zealand Clothing Factory notify special values in overcoats usually priced at 70s, now offered at 355. The Prime Minister, the lit. Hon. G. W. Forbes, announced at Wellington on Wednesday that Mr F. Lee (Waikato) will move the add ness-i n - reply motion in the House of Representatives this session. The seconder will be Mr AY. J. Broadfoot (Waitomo;. To morrow afternoon commencing at 3 o’clock sharp, .the Hokitika Boxing Club will hold an open air hexing tourney in the Swimming Baths, where a suitable platform has been erected which will enable all to obtain a full clear view of the various contests. There will be- two special 6-round two minute bouts, Seasonable suggestions for planting now. —Liliums, Hydrangeas (30 varieties), Abulitious and other well grown and well-rooted, shrubs at Yarralls. — Advt. To fall from the north express at Bellfield, near Geraldine, on Tuesday and to remain in the open all night in a dazed condition, was-the experience of Miss Margaret Renton, a Christchurch University student, whose parents live in Ashburton, Miss Renton joined the train at Dunedin on Tuesday, and although she was too dazed next day to explain how the accident occurred, it is probable that she fainted while standing on the carriage platform and fell from the train. She received a.n injury to a knee and was also suffering from shock when she wandered into the home of Mrs H. A. Brenton, at Bellfield, on Wednesday morning.

At an inquest held by Coroner Meldrum held at Greymouth yesterday, concerning the death of Edward John Hallman, single, aged 26 years, who at 10.15 p.m., on June 16th, was found dead on the Taylorville side of the Grey River with a gunshot wound in liis head, the following verdict was returned“ That the deceased, Edward John Hallman, came to his death at Taylorville oil June 16th, irjm a gun-shot wound in the head. The evidence shows that deceased was carrying a double-barrelled shot-gun, with both barrels at full cock, and stumbled over some roots, while descending an incline causing the cartridge in the right-hand barrel to be discharged accidentally.”

Thirteen young people got into a lift meant for nine in Christchurch on Saturday night—and Saturday was the thirteenth day of the month. The combination (says the Christchurch Times) was too much lor the lift, which, when it reached the ground floor, went a foot or two further before stopping, and thirteen young people were locked in. The young folk had been holding a supper party in a restaurant on the top floor of the building and towards midnight they decided to go home. Six of them got into the lift to descend 'and—this was their unlucky move—refused admission to the seventh, who forthwith went down on foot by the stairs. When the six got to the bottom, the bell rang from the top floor, so the six decided to have a joy ride up again. At the top there were seven other persons anxious to descend. As the six already in declined to get out, the seven who were out decided to get in, and they did so, at a squeeze. It was then that the lift entered its protest. It is one of those modern affairs whose doors’open only where they should open, and as it came to rest a foot or two below the proper station, the doors refused to function. The 13 were clearly uncomfortable by reason of the lack of space, and now they began to get anxious. In the meantime the fourteenth member of the party was kicking his libels on the sidewalk, waiting for his companions, and as they came not he determined to investigate. He thus became tlie medium of their communication with the outside world. He could find no one on the premises competent to release the prisoners and therefore he had to seek help from outside, First he rang friends for advice; then he rang the Municipal Electricity Department. By this time Sunday, the fourteenth, had arrived, but even that did not break the spell, and it was an hour later before the arrival of someone who knew all about lifts gave the prisoners their release.

Nerves an 1 body require help of calcium—obtainable in soluable form in British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets. 3s W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Now that we are in mid-winter you will require a warm coat, blankets, rugs, hat, taret, beret and scarf, two, three or four piece costume, these are all to be heavily reduced at Schroder’s mid-winter sale now on. It will pay you to call early.—Advt, Special purchase ! Men’s Neglige Shirts with collars, made by the Lichfield people and guaranteed. Worth 9/6 Special price 6/11 each or 3 for 19/6. Buy now at Frank Bade’s. Phone 179. Schroders have now started their great mid-winter sale. All millinery and winter goods reduced in price. An early call is to your advantage—Advt.

There..will be an Anglican service ,at Ivoiterangi on Sunday next at' 2 pan’. The Kanieri Assembly will be held every Monday night irom June 22nd. —Advt. The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, June 21st. will be as follows: —Arahura 10 a.in., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m, 7 p.m. Prepare ground and plant more choice and popular roses, hardy varieties, latest and best colours obtainable- at Yarralls.—Advt. The Unemployment- Board advise that a temporary continuation of Sell erne 5 a ter twentieth instant has been decided, on. This means that unemployment relief will continue next week as usual. Mr J. Cuttance has purchased the motor launch "Ford” from.'. Ur J. Kilkenny of Westport. The launch is fitted 0 with a Ford engine and a Nash engine. • 'lt was brought down to Greymouth on Wednesday. It has a speed of ten knots an hour. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. give a final reminder of their auction sale on the premises of Stephens Bros, to-morruw afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, of the whole of the remaining stock of drapery and fittings and also at 3 p.m. the billiard jsaloon and tables as a going concern, Dr B. L. Wilson, the newly appointed Medical Superintendent for Westland Hospital, accompanied by Mrs Wilson and child and niece, arrived by car last evening. Dr Scott, who has been act* ing .medical superintendent for soma Fme past leaves to-morrow morning for Invercargill,