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Hokitika Guardian, 2 September 1931, Page 4

The annual ball of the Kumara Fire Brigade set down for Wednesday, September 18th. is a' plain ard fancy dress one. Much interest is beihg shown in the event. “Heartsease” Hokitika, open six days of the week. No half holiday. Consignment of fresh Bowers, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.—Advt.

Lobelia, Nemesia, Stocks, Antirrhimuni, Larkspur. Good hardy plants, 1/6 dozen at Yana'll’s, Revell St. — Advt.

On-account of the slackness in the coalmining industry on the West Coast, the volume of goods traffic through the Otira tunnel from the 'West Coast to Canterbury jii the month of August showed a decrease of 15,729 toils, compared .with the corresponding month of last year. The August figures were: — 1951, 44,390 tons; 1930, 60,119 tons. Addisons are now showing an exclusive range of “Haddaloc” underwear in ‘pyjamas,' underskirts and bloomers. — Advt. To-night all roads will lead to the Racing Club’s ball in the Soldiers’ Hall. Complete arrangements have been made in every department for the enjoyment of patrons and with such a worthy object as the benefit, the attendance should prove of record dimensions. To-morrow night a juvenile dance will be held commencing at 7.30 o’clock, which has been arranged on very popular lilies. Six fewer cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the .week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. There were 25 cases, as follows Canterbury : 'Scarlet fever 8; diphtheria 7 ; tuberculosis 3. West Coast; Scarlet fever, 2; diphtheria 5. There were three deaths from tuberculosis in the Canterbury district. An incident 1 which after promising to be tragic turned to comedy was told to his audience in the. Jellicoe Hall last week by Bishop Bennett during an address on the Hawkes Bay earthquake. He stated that a Maori of big proportions had just ,put his foot on the selfstarter of his motor-car, which was standing near the Grand Hotel at Hastings, when the building fell on the vehicle and obliterated it. Some people across the road, seeing the incident, went away horrified at their experience. “But a little 'later,” went oil Bishop Bennett, “some bricks were seen to move, and, lo and behold, up came 'the Maori.” Whether the nightingale has established a home in the Methven district is being discussed by residents, for the notes of the bird were clearly heard on Friday from midnight for nearly a quarter of an hour, states a correspondent. Dr W. H, M’Kee, of Methven, had just returned home from a late country visit when he hear-d the peculiar call of the bird. Having heard the nightingale in 'England during his war service, he states that there can be no disputing the fact of the similarity of the call. Constable Robertson heard a peculiar bird call earlier in|the evening, but not being acquainted with the song of the nightingale he took little notice other than that the bird’s note seemed a strange one. As far as Dr M'Kee could observe the nightingale was in a tall pine tree in the Magistrate’s Court grounds. Friday night was a remarkably •clear moonlight one, with a hard . /frosty Doubtless the \act that ;the nightingale has been heard so tar south will be of interest to Auckland people, as an importation of (these birds into that province some time ago caused a controversy as to the desirability of importing further English birds perhaps | to the detriment of the native birds of New Zealand. . The sun will enter the zodiacal sign Libra on September 24th, when the equinox occurs. The distance of the earth irom the sun will then he about 93,290,000 miles, and its meridian altitude at Hokitika about 46deg 28 min. The planet Mercury will he too close to the sun at the beginning of the month to be seen; it will be in inferior conjunction with the sun on September sth. It will rise on September 15th at 5.29 a.m. and on September 25th at 5.21 a,m. Venus will nob be visible during the month. Mars sets on September Ist at 9,1 p.m. and September 15 at 8.55 p.m.; Jupiter rises on these dates at 5.25 a.m. and 4.35 a.m. respectively, and S'aturn sets on these date at 4.5 a.m. and 3.9 a.m. respectively. There will be a partial eclipse of the sun on September 12th, but n will not be visible in New Zealand. There will be a total eclipse of the moon on September 27th, partially visible in New Zealand. The moon enters the umbra at 4.11 a.m. and the penumbra at 5.25 a.m.; it sets at Hokitika at 5.48 a.m. The remainder of our surplus stock in ladies cardigans, and hose are to be cleared at half price—to make room for new season’s stock. Schroder and Co., ’phone 121 S.—Advt, We have now opened up all our new Spring Millinery. Inspection is invited at McKays, drapers.—Advt. Beautiful floral wreaths from 5s at Yarrall’s. These are made from choicest flowers and delivered at shortest notice.—Advt. . ;r, t.) ' . - « There’s no doubt about it—“Tan-ol” certainly cleans, shines and preserves footwear, furniture and floor-cover-ings. Use is regularly.—Advt. A word to the wise—“Nazol” is the scientific remedy for coughs and colds. Treats them at the point of infection — the mouth, nose and throat. Soothes, and relieves. 2s 6d buys 12') full doses —Is 3'l , 60 doses.—Advt.

Mrs Black, Three Mile, notifies the list of hardy flower plants now ready, and a further list that will be ready at the end of September.

The Gael reported by pigeongram from Bruce Buy having completed landing cargo there this morning and having (eft for Okuruvat 8 a.in. A telegram records her arrival at Okuru at 12.<55 p.m.

The ladies of Hokitika w:ll be interested to know that Addisons are making their first display of Spring Millinery to-morrow. These are right up-to-date and are showing in all the leading centres. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The death occurred at the Grey Hospital early yesterday morning of Mrs Mary Coburn who had been an inmate of the Old People’s Home for the last ten years. Her husband, Mr William Alexander Coburn, predeceased her about 13 years ago. The deceased was 65 years of age.

The funeral of the late Mr , Janies Park took place to Hokitika cemetery this morning. There was a large and representative gathering of mourners present, including the heads of local bodies, the public offices and law, the cortege being a very lengthy one. Many handsome floral tributes were received. The Rev. G. Naylor conducted the services' at the residence and at the graveside.

The death occurred at Auckland of Rev. Thomas George Brooke, 82, Methodist ex-President of the Conference, Among his South Island stations were Hokitika, Greymouth, Ashburton, South Duneclin, and Mornington. The deceased made many friends during his stay in Hokitika over thirty years ago.

The death took place at Palmertson North, of Mr Thomas Raleigli, a former resident of Greymouth, The late Mr Raleigh, who was about 55 years of age, was a native of Glasgow, and leaves a widow and two married daughters, and also a brother, Mr John Raleigh, painter, of Palmerston North, and formerly of Greymouth. The deceased, was, for a number of years, machinist, at the “Grey River Argus,’ removing about fourteen years ago to Palmerston North, to take up a similar position on the staff of the “Manawatu Times.”

“Well,” said the tobacconist, “the Government cannot say that the smoker is not bearing his share—and more—of the increased taxation.” He took a 2oz stick of tobacco off the shelf, said he sold it for Is 2d, and explained that the Government collected 8d in Customs duties. He doubted whether auy oth* country in the world was taxing tobacco so heavily, and he was rather surprised that t'he smokers had not long ago made a protest against being so highly taxed for what, after all, was a harmless luxury.