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Hokitika Guardian, 7 September 1931, Page 4

Messrs V. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Harihari sale yards on Thursday next. A race was held by the Hokitika Piheon Fanciers Club from Boss yesterday resulting- in a win for 11. Pierson. M. Morgan 2; and P. Diedrichs 3. Time 3omins,

Lobelia, Nemesia, Stocks, Antirrhinium, Larkspur. Good hardy plants, 1/6 dozen at Yarraill’s, Revell St.— Advt.

The Western Auto Coy. notify that they have now opened their duco and enamelling depot at lower Mackay Street, Greymouth. The manager, Mr James Haines will be pleased to give full particulars to enquirers.

Spectacles. Headaches, Geo. Johns, Dunedin, optician may be consulted at Kellers’ Hotel on Tuesday, Bth; Wed nesdav, 9th; Thursday, 10th September. Phone 11.—Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr Alfred James took place on Saturday afternoon to Hokitika cemetery and was followed by a fair number of mourners. The Rev. G. Knowles Smith conducted the services at the residence and the graveside.

This week’s special parcel at the Economical Crockery Shop contains, 2 large dinner plates, 2 large glasses n 2 table spoons, 2 white and gold saucers, 1 tin polish all for 2/3, at the Economical Crockery Shop, „P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Saturday was a fine day with a cold easterly blowing. The night was cold and there was a heavy frost cn Sunday morning but the day continued gloriously fine, arid the sulr was Warm all day, the change being, a very welcome one,

The last gazette notifies that His Ex. cellency the* Governor General has been pleased to appoint' William Searle to be a member of the Land Board for the (Land, District of Westland, for a term of two years from the 25th. August, 1931. Mr Searle will fill the position vacated by Mr L. R. Gibb, who recently resigned.

The Mercantile Gazette notifies the formation of Kennedy Bros., Ltd, private company, Greymouth. Capital, £10,750, in 10,750 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: Greymouth—J. J. Kennedy 10,745, T. J. Kennedy 1; W. J. Kennedy 1; J. J. Kennedy (junr.) 1; J, A. Kennedy 1; M. J. Kennedy 1. Objects: Motor omnibus and garage proprietors, etc.

A steady increase in the growth of the telephone system of New Zealand during the past ten years is noted in the report by the Postmaster-General and its workings. In 1922 there were 301 exchanges, and year by year the number has grown. In 1929 there were as'many as 351, but last year and this year the number stood at 349. An e n ; ormous increase is shown in the miles of wire in use. In 1922 there were 207,529 miles and this year there are •523.568. The revenue has increased from £614,367 to £1,238,649. The'number of telephones per head of population increased from 72.78 per thousand in 1922 and 108,37 per thousand in 1930.

The theft of several packets of gelignite from the magazine at the Manukau County Council's quarry, near the Black Bridge, Mangere, was discovered last week. It is thought tliat the explosive was taken some time ; go, as recently the benzine st-ore at the quarry was broken into and four and a half cases of petrol were taken. The quarry lias not been in use lately and consequently the magazine had not been inspected until Tuesday, when it was found that the lock had been forced and the door levered open. The discovery of the theft of the benzine was made the following day, as the store is constantly in use, and it is thought that both places were broken into the same evening.

At a meeting of the District Racing Committee at Greymouth on Friday, the N.Z. Racing Conference advised that the claim of J. H. Moore, for hospital expenses, etc., would not be entertained. The application or George Powell for renewal of his trainer’s license was granted. The Secretary said the Southland District Committee had held a meeting regarding privileges, nominations, etc., and these should he discussed at the next meeting. It was decided to invite the Trotting Club and all other clubs interested. The President', Mr Coates, was re-appointed delegate from the Greymouth District to the Dates Committee and Licensing Committee of the N.Z. Racing Conference.

At a meeting of the Grey Jockey Club held on Friday, the- Secretary reported that a profit of £6l Is 4d had been made out of the combined GreyHokitka meeting, which was divided between the two clubs. It was decided to supply the N.Z. Racing Conference with particulars asked for regarding the club as to finance, appointments and employees. Mr Kettle said the Government did not know the position with the clubs. The Nelson Jockey Club wrote asking that a number of owners be placed on the forfeit list for non-payment of fees. The Secretary was instructed to communicate with the owners concerned before making application to the Conference. The N.Z. Racing Conference advised that P. B. Orange had been granted a trainer’s license.

Addisons are now showing an exclusive range of “Haddaloc” underwear in pyjamas, underskirts and bloomers. Ad

Economy is to-day’s watchword. Use “Nazol” for coughs and colds this winter—a quick, efficient remedy. The new double size bottle contains 1-0 full closes for 2s 6d. Smaller size, 60 doses for Is fid.—Advt.

A meeting of the Committee of. the Returned Soldiers’ Association will‘be lieltl at the Soldiers’ Hall at 7.3 J o’clock this evening.

.The schools throughout the district will reopen to-piorrow (Tuesday), a-ter the second term holidays. The secondary schools will reopen on Wednesday.

A notification in this issue gives publicity to the re-election unopposed of (Mr M. Keenan, as a member of the Central Riding of the Westland County Council.

The gas cooking demonstrations will be continued at the Soldiers’ Hall tomorrow a ’ternocui at 2.30 o’clock, when Mrs Heinz will prepaVe the following menu:—Lemon pudding, pies, cheesecakes, girdle scones and pikelets. As this is the second last demonstration for the season, no doubt there will be a good attendance.

The death took place yesterday, at South Spit of Mr Logan Wilson a well known resident of the district. Pie was a native of Victoria and 73 years of age, and had spent 63 years in New Zealand. Deceased leaves two daughters and one son to mourn their loss.

The death took place yesterday at the residence of his parents, Ml* alid Mrs I. Tainui, Arahui'a Pah, of Gordon Tainui. Tile deceased was 22 yeans of age, and was a native of Hokitika. He had been for 12 months at Hattiner but came home a short time ago and passed peacefully away, In addition to' his parents he leaves »rx brothers and three sisters.

The death took place at his residence, Stratford, on Friday of Mr John Martin at the age'of 67 years.The deceased, who was a- native ot the West Coast,' had been a resident of Stratford for many years and until about seven years ago, when he was envolved in an accident, which permantly affected his health, the late Mr Martin had been actively engaged in farming. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mr Maloney (New Plymouth), Mrs Steele (Ivumara), and Mrs T. Anderson (Blaketown), and two sons, John (Stratford) and Norman (New Plymouth).

The death took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs O’Leary, Ivotuku, on Saturday morning of 'Mrs Margaret Hinnegan at the age. of 95 years. A native of County Clare, Ireland, the late Mrs Hinnegan, arrived in Maori Gully from Ireland in the early ’seventies and had resided there until a few years ago, when she went to reside with her daughter ,at Ivotuku. The deceased, who had been ailing for some time, was predeceased by her husband some years age. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs O’Leary ((Ivotuku), Sister Mary Martha (Home of Incurables, Wellington), and Hiss Hinnegan (Madid Gully). There are five grand-children and three grea t-gi'and-ch i Idnnt.

A message from Makarova to the Otago Daily Times, dated, September Ist says:—Fire totally destroyed a residence owned and occupied by Mr Eric James at midnight on Friday last. Mr James was away camped in the mountains at the time, and a, messenger only reached him on Sunday afternoon. Mrs James, who was alone with three young children, had a narrow escape in their night attire through the bedroom window; The timely assistance of neighbours prevented the fire spreaking to an outbuilding containing a. quantity of saddlery, and saved the contents of a tent occupied by an employee, who was away at the time. The house and contents were insured in the New Zealand Office for an amount understood to be in the vicinity of £IBO.

Beautiful floral wreaths from 5s at Yarrall’s. These are made from choicest flowers and delivered at shortest notice.—Advt.

The remainder of our surplus stock in ladies cardigans, and hose are toi 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.