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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1931, Page 4

The Westland electoral roll, contains 9,258 names,

The Grey “Argus” says—A well defined earthquake was experienced there at 1.43 aim, to-day.

A large seal was seen lying in the sun on the beach near the north town belt yesterday afternoon.. When approached by a couple of pedestrians the seal made its way into the sea and swam away.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd. notify an important auction clearing sale of live and dead stock on behalf of Mr F. Hall of Inchbonnie on the farm on Thursday next, July 30th. at. noon. The offerings are particularised in another column.

At a meeting of the Westland Power Board last evening, the offer of Messrs Butler, Murdoch and Langford while in Wellington next week to interview Minsters in yespect to aiding mining developments in North. Westland, was accepted with thanks. The deputation will proceed to Wellington on Tuesday,

There are 20 dozen ladies’ hose to be cleared at half price for cash at Schroders Stock-taking Sale. A number of ladies’ jerseys to be cleared at half price.—Advt.

Air E. L. Renai, whose death occurred, this week as the result of an accident at Hawera, was formerly a well-known resident of Greymouth, where he was for many years a member oi the Executive of the St. Columba and of the Grey Bowling Club.

Messrs Oliver and Duff are continuing their clearing sale for one more week, and have made many additional reductions on some lines io enable the whole stock to be cleared. These values will never be beaten and should be seen when they will be fully appreciated.—Advt.

Tiie congregation of All Saints’ Church will enjoy to-morrow for tiie first time the benefit of the electric radiators which have been installed during the past week in response to a special appeal for heating. The "hole cost of the equipment has been met by special donations, and part of the cost of installation.

An outbreak ol fire was discovered about 6.30 p.m. in the residence of Air TV. Burnett, The Terrace, Reefton. The cause was a , faulty ’chimney. One room was rather badly damaged. Owing to the fog the fire was difficult to locate. There was not a great deal of damage done to the contents of the room. The building was insured and the risk on the contents was held by the Mercantile General Insurance Company.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them greats* expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of somo beautiful and appropriate, gifp or fioral tribute, which you can procure, afc most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease” •Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, and discuss any ‘‘Floral” problem you may be pondering over.— H. Xalder (proprietress).—Advt.

ihe firebell rang out a brief alarm last night about 6.39 o’clock. The scene of the outbreak was Aliss Pearl Dowell’s beauty parlor in lie veil St. it appeared that Aliss Dowell was Aliss Pc.ai-1 Dowell’s beauty parlor in Be veil It appeared that Aliss Dowell was at work in her parlor, having a. gas jet under a copper kettle for heating water. A square of asbestos at the back placed there for safety purposes, however, became so hot that it fired the woodwork of the partition, which burst into flames in the next room. Seeing the smoke arising, Aliss Dowell thought the fire was in the adjoining premises of Air Tennent jeweller; and at once gave the alarm. Willing hands entered the parlor and discovered the cause of the outbreak and the fire was immediately overcome, without comparatively any damage. The motor fire engine came out in prompt time, and the Brigade mustered quickly but the services were not required. It was very lucky that the outbreak was discovered so quickly as there is a congested number of shops on both sides.

Representing New Zealand at a meeting of. the Royal Institute of Public Health, held at Frank furt-on-Maln, (Germany, in. May, Sir Louis Barnett, emeritus professor of surgery in the University of Otago, gave a brief survey of the numerous activities of the Department of Health in New Zealand, referring particularly to the benefits derived by the Maori race', and its practical rescue from extinction. He also quoted a few of the more striking statistical figures from the Departmental records in order to show that New Zealand, partly as a result of its sunny climate and fertility, and partly as a result of the work of the Government Department of Health and the PluUket Society, had become one of the healthiest countries, if not actually the healthiest country, in the whole civilised world. In his report on the conference, (Sir Louis says that the delegates were personally conducted by their German colleagues to various institutions in Frankfurt and the neighbouring cities, more or less with the subject of public health, such as'colonies of workers’ dwellings, orphanages, hospitals, swimming baths,. sports grounds, drug-making factories, and curative spas —all wonderfully attractive, and some of them, notably the colonies of workers’ dwellings, on a fiuge scale,

$ Special reductions in beddings, single bed 29s fid, double bed 49s fid. Pillows from 2s fid, at McKays sale.— A.dvt,

Special lipe pf \vhil>e and gold breakfast cups ai 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large -size breakfast plates 4d each. Be wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

See Addisops’ window display for real snips in winter coats, fashionable tweed and face cloths with handsome fur collar and cuffs. All new stock. Call to-day.—Advt.

Judge Ware Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to 8 pints now in stock at the Economical Crockery Shop. Also Judge Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these lines to-day. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt.

Men’s fancy and plain half hose. Usual price 4s fid. Now clearing from Is to 2s lid, also men’s striped ties, usual price 4s 6d, sale’price Is lid'to 2s lid at McKays.—Advt.

Men’s heavy fleecy lined singlets, usually 4s lid and 3s lid, now to clear at Is lid. McKays..—Advt.

Addisons’ bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt.

A disclaimer appears in tin’s issue in reference to a recent Court case.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt locally this morning about 1.15 o’clock.

The funeral of the late Mr James Boyd .of BeaJey Street took place yesterday morning and was followed by a large number of mourners. The Rev. G. Naylor conducted the services at the residence and graveside. A number of floral tributes were placed on the graveside from sorrowing., friends.

Apparently Westport is not yet over its troubles, f r word has been received if:om the mining townships th t Millerton and Stockton have decided not to work' whilst the Dennistcn and Westport men have decided to do so. It was expected that all the mines w. u d be in operation on -Monday but this latest pliose of industrial - trouble suggests that resumption of work may be indefinitely deferred.

The death took place at the residence of his niece, Mrs A. Miller, this morning after a long n-hd painful illness of Mr John J. Hamilton, Deceased was a native of Goldsborough mid 58 years of age. He had been, in the employ of the Public Works De partment for about 35 years and livid for a period at Kumara. He was a single man and leaves two sisters (Mrs Bergstrom of the Marquis of Lome Hotel and Mrs F. Rowe of Taranaki). Mrs A. Miller of Beach Street is a niece.

A fire occurred at Kunk'ri at Hv>i o'clock this morning, which totally e'e stroyed the residence of Mrs Webb, Tim occupants were awakened by the sme 1 of smoke, all d found the building a 1 in flames and it was completely destroyed, the inmates only escaping in their night attire. The building is jus" opposite Mr R. Chesterman's and whs formerly occupied by the McGuigan family. Very general sympathy is f - l 't for Mrs Webb and family, who on'y a few weeks ago suffered the loss of the head of the household. Nothing wi-: saved of the furniture and contents.

The Christchurch ‘‘Times” says:--Christchurch people know what it is to have the .water pipes in their homes frozen, but winter in some of the country districts presents an even more serious problem. A farmer, of Hovora'a. was on Thursday able to get water at. bis house for the first time for four days. N<Jt only was the water in the pipes frozen, but that in the tanks, was solid. Each tank was a block of ice r* firm as concrete. The tanks, which were full and running over before the frost, each had a suspended icicle, the largest of these being three feet in length.

■After the'heavy snowfall of last week fears were- entertained that farmers jn Canterbury would suffer heavy losses of stock. Fortunately for station-holders, however, a north-west wind followed the downfall and a remarkably good thaw quickly melted the snow from the grazings, and stock was able to make its way to them. In the high country snow quickly disappeared from the ridges and stock very soon had all the grazing that was necessary, A few head were lost in drifts and through being snowed-in, but generally matters were much better than was at first feared.

Some of the finest collections of coins in the world are in the hands of New Zealand collectors. At,, the inaugural meeting of the New Zealand Numismatic Society in Wellington on Monday it was stated - that private collections in the, Dominion included some coins which were not in the British Museum. One Auckland collector was said to claim the largest collection south of the line, and! a Wellington enthusiast has a collection of Greek coins which was said to equal any in the world.

That farmers are now taking greater care in the management of the pastures is evident to anyone who travels 'through the country districts of North Taranaki \(says the Taranaki Daily News). The harrow is being freely used. Indeed, one can hardly pass along any road without observing farmers busily engaged harrowing their paddocks. This, together with the top-dressing, is having a very marked effect on the pastures, which for this time of the year are remarkably green and looking very well. On some of the farms in the Lepperton district the paddocks are covered with sward more like spring growth. Not only in the improvement of their pastures are the farmers adopting progressive methods, but also i.n the provision of shelter, which is now regarded as most important. Each year sees shelter hedges and plantations springing up throughout the district. It is also pleasing to note that, despite the present economic position, some dairy farmers are finding time to beautify the surroundings of their homes by the provision of ornamental plantations and shi’ubberies,

Splendid range of 54in. Tailors Tweed to be cleaned at 5/6 per yard— ; This is very suitable for making ladies| coats, or boys’ suits, at Schroder and Go’s. Stock-taking Sale.—Advt,