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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1931, Page 4

The Conservator of Forests is inviting tenders in this issue for the puichnse of milling timber in Reserve 1622, Block X, Kanieri S.l>. The final day of the Gas Cooking Demonstration will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) Septemebr 22nd. at 2.30 p.m. and the following menu will he prepared : —Cheese cakes, monkey delights, saiwsage rolls, meat pattlies, waffles girdle scones and piklets. A new stock of dish mops, window mops, floor morns, in all sizes. Hair brooms, bannister brushes, etc. just opened at the Economical Ciockers Shop, the prices as usual are right, p. Stephens, proprietress)—Advt. 'ihe hobby calf industry has laden ! || a t in Wanganui this season, calves being only worth 12 S to 2s 6d, as cgainst about 8s the previous season. There is no competition in buying and fanners in numerous instances are hiding their surplus calves to feed pigs and fowls. Spring time suggests brightness and sunshine. Let us show you something worth making up in the latest cotton dress goods, plain and floral rayons, voiles etc. etc. Also chiffonette and dainty laces for underwear. Addisons. —Advt. Beautiful floral wreaths from 5s at Yarrall’s. These are made from choicest flowers and delivered at shortest not ice.—Advt.

The weather of the pn.st few days lias been oil its best behaviour, Friday, Saturday and Sunday being bonny spring days, with a ciear atmosphere and warm sun, a marked contrast to the weather of the previous week.

rassenger traffic by the WeliingtonLyttelton ferry steamer is at present very small, probably the smallest it has been since 1914. On Friday evening the Maori took oidy 49 $a oon passengers from Lyttelton. It is estimated that the traffic during the past few months has been more than 25 per cent below the average.

Lobelia, Nemesia, Stocks, Antirrhimum, Larkspur. Good hardy plants, i/6 dozen at Yanaitl’s, Revell St. — Advt.

The death occurred on Friday afternoon of Air -John Anthony Gardiner, of Williams .Street, Grey mouth, following on a lengthy it.ness. Deceased who was a native of Wimbleten, Durham, lingland, was 34- years of r go, and had resided in Greymouth for the past tnreo years, being employed as a miner at the Wallsend mini. He is survived by a wiuow, three daughters and one son.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory,—Advt,

A fine spec! mOil of the gin lit petrel was to be seen gliding over the surface of tlio Waitemata Harbour on Tues* day. The presence of such a bird so far un the Hauraki Gulf is regarded

as an indication of exceptionally rough weather out at sea. Sometimes mistaken, on account of its colour, for the sooty albatross, the giant petrel is not unlike the larger species in its flight, Imt its colour is distinctive —a dull brown, both on body and wings.

It is reported that lambing season throughout the district has been very satisfactory. in spite of the bad weather that was experienced. There was one couple of days that caused consul erable mortality among the new born lambs, but thi s experience locally did not continue The fine weather recently has caused a great improvement in the general condition of the flocks. There will be some substantial percentages. In one instance learn that out of a flock of about 360 ewes, there were 107 pairs and one set of triplets. The latter are all living, while though there were some losses, the percentage will be a very high one. Throughout the district the grass is now coming' away well, and there is promise that the coming dairy season will be a satisfactory one from a milk point of view. Judging from the experience of a Wellington mat) and his wife tti di‘iv* ing from Palmerston North last week, the filet that two armed bandits who for a while caused some consternation, are now undergoing seven years’ imprisonment, apparently has ,not effaced from the minds of motorists the possibility of hold-ups on the highway. A tyre punctured and they were unable to repair the tube. They decided to seek assistance from the first

par that passed, but quickly found that tie <sj!ciis <f tie van, woman bandit of a few weeks back had an upsetting effect on the,usual courtesy of motorist towards those in difficulty on the road. They signalled far after car, but each dashed past them, some in fact being speeded up when the signal was observed. At last, however, a driver came along who w"is not “afraid,” and gave the assistance required. In relating the story the motorist said that he cursed the bandits heartily. “In the ordinary circumstances,” he said, “I would have bad no trouble at all in getting assistance, but these two bandits—well T got into town very late.”

Decorate and brighten your borne with beautiful tulips 3d each, giant anemones 9d each, Larkspur’s Christmas gladioli and dahlias at Addisons. ’Phone 89.—Advt.

Pure linen for summer frocks in all shades, plain or floral now showing at McKays.—Advt.

The remainder of our surplus stock in ladies cardigans, and hose are to be cleared at half price—to make room lor new season’s stock. Schroder and Co., ’phone 121 S-—Advt.

We are right up to date with our value in blankets, towels, sheetings, jaspe cloths, pillow slips, tea towels, ticking, rugs and linos, etc. etc. Addisons.—Advt.

We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Ladies’ spring and summer felt hats. All shades and shapes at McKays. Advt.

Influenza is prevalent. Protect youiself by inhaling “Nazbll”' Disinfects the points of infection. Safe and sure. 120 doses for 2s 6d, 60 for Is 6d.—Advt.

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. First ai/ for Coughs Colds, Influenza

Preserve a good supply of eggs while they are cheap. Sharfand s "Moa’ Brand ;Egg Preservative keeps eggs perfectly fresh. One bottle does 20 dozen.—Advt.

The family of the late Mi’s McLeod insert a notice of thanks in,' this issue.

This week’s special parcel at the Economical Crockery Shop contains 1 cake plate, 1 white jug, 2 large glasses, 2 table spoons, 1 cake lavender soap, all for 2s 3d. P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt.

The Postmaster advises that the Radio Telephone service to Germany, Belgium, and Holland commenced today the 21st. instant. The hours of service are the same as to United Kingdom.

Separate tenders will bo received up to nocn on Saturday 26th. for the purchase of stock in the assigned estate of A. C. . Armstrpng. Stock sheets and information may be had on appiicat-i' n to the trustees, Paterson and Michel Co. Ltd.

The Military Ball has always been looked upon as the ball of the season and this year the promoters have decided to provide masks and make it a grand masquerade ball. At the moderate price charged for admission there is sure to be a large and gay assembly.

The friends of Mr and Mrs Thos. Walker, of Kumara, will regret to learn of the death of their ten-year-old son, Leslie, who, after a week’s illness, succumbed yesterday at 2.30 a.nv. to an attack of rheumatic fever. He was always a bright and cheerful little chap, but contracted rheumatic fever about a week ago, and nil that medical skill and careful nursing could do were without avail, and he passed away as above stated. His parents, four sisters and four brothers will have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.

Recently the Canterbury General Labourers’ Union wrote to the Post-master-General complaining of the lack of impartiality in the purport of telegrams containing accounts of the proceedings of the Economic Committee. The Hon. J. 15. Donald has replied as follows: —“At the outset I desire to say that I agree that telegraphic reports of proceedings of public interest intended for publication in the news-, papers, should be free from any suggestion of bias. The position is, however, that mv department is not empowered to examine the contents of Press telegrams for the purpose of ensuring a, balance of opposing opinion upon current political and social questions. Moreover, it would be highly undesirable, for very cogent reasons, to impose such a power upon officers of the Post and Telegraph Department. I would suggest, in these circumstances that your complaint he referred more properly to those responsible for compiling the telegrams.”

A most unusual accident befel a motorist, Mr P. Kingdom when returning from Hokitika to Greymouth, on Saturday i)l his three Sea ter Nash car. Passing through Cdmei'oils at about 4.30 p.m., something struck.the windscreen, making a clean hole, and showering glass into the motorist’s face. The suit was a very serious injury to his eye, which required medical attention upon his arrival at Greyomuth. It is thought that the missle, which was not discovered, was a bullet, more than likely discharged from a .303 rifle. The missile went through the. windscreen at an angle, from the beach side of the road, and whizzed past Mr\ Kingdon’s head. The shot, if it was a bullet, was not heard by anybody in the vicinity. It- is considered that, if it were a bullet, there-was,no intention on the part of the rifleman to hit the car. However, the accident is'but an-

other warning of the need of care in discharging firearms. An added danger was the fact that there were numerous children in the vicinity of the mishap at the time, and as the windscreen is only 3ft Tin,in height, it can be judged from this that the shot was a very low one. It is understood that the police are making enquiries regarding the happening.