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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1931, Page 4

Cass Square Saturday, see the pick of the Coast footballers going.—Advt. Tomato plants, lettuce plants, Canterbury bells, sweet pea plants, new ready at Yarrnlks; ■■ Be veil Street,' Hoki t. i k a—A dv 1 1 A Mention is dl'aWii to tin ailnciihcement elesewhere ill this issue showing the full list of prize winners in the “Lucky Bird” Art Union which wus drawn in Wellington cm Saturday, 18th. September. Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. The death took place at Wellington yesterday moaning, r.fi'p n Jiljlness lasting several month of Mr Thomas H. Harley, aged about 85 years. Had the deceased lived until Sunday next lie would have been able to ceebrate the 56th anniversary of his wedding. The late Mr Harley is survived by a widow, and a family of twelve, including Mr W. F. Harley, of Greymouth.

There had been a marked increase in both scarlet fever and diptheria dur’n r the last two months, but no more tbai\. in a normal year, stated a report presented to a meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital hoard on Wednesday. During August, 92 different eases were treated at the Infectious Disease Hos- i pital, Bunvood, as follows: Scarlet lev- j er 4, diptheria 49, chicken-pox 1. The j majority of the diptheria case s were j mild, but several of the scarlet fever j cases were acute. All were progrssing satisfactorily.

A relief worker wlii'e engaged in putting in a cutting at the upper end of Richmond Street Thames, unearthed a piece of stone showing gold freely. It is about four inches long by two inches deep, nnd two inches wide, and. according to experienced miners who have seen it, contains over an ounce of gold. The finder proved himself a ..sportsman when he offered to share the proceeds of his find with his six mates. The cutting is being put through an old mining t : p from a claim worked in the ear’y days of the field and known /then as the Lord Nelson. Needless to say, the relief workers on the job are now uncommonly interested in it. Spring time suggests brightness and sunshine. Let show you something worth making up in the latest cotton dress goods, plain and floral rayons, voiles etc. etc. ALso ehiffonette and dainty laces for underwear. Addisons. —Advt. Preserve eggs the clean and economical way—use SharlancTs “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. Does not affect the flavour either. One bottle does 20 dozen.—Advt. A new stock of dish nmps, window mops, flobr mops, in all sizes. Hair brooms, bannister brushes, etc. iust opened at the Economical Crockery Shop, the prices as usual are right'. P. Stephens, proprietress.--Advt. Pure linen for summer frocks inwall shades, plain or floral now -showing at McKays.—Adyth

Entries for the stock sale at Greymouth an Monday appear hi this issue.

Wanted by Westland Sub-Union, a first class photographer to snap the non-payers in Stafford St: ect on Saturday.—Advt.

The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary’s Pari-h 011 Sunday next September 27tli. will be:—Arahura 10 a. 111., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m.

Consequent on the formation of the Coalition Government an armistice has been called by the main political parties. “The order was given on Friday to cease firing,” said Mr T. Buxton, Dominion organiser for the United Political Party. “No political action will be taken by either .party, or any propaganda or organising work carried •out.”

“I am not romancing when I say that there in sufficient gold yet to be won in New Zealand to enable us to pay our national debt twice over,” said the Hon. LYI. Fagan in the Legislative Council on Tuesday . afternoon, when urging that immediate steps should be taken by the Government to revive the gold-mining industry. Mr Fagan said that the industry had been a salvation in previous crises, and he looked forward again with confidence for it to help solve the nation’s economic troubles. He was certain jfc would respond readily i'f given the fight kind of encouragement.

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

A whirlwind at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday gave an impressive demonstration of how to clean up the back yard at the expense of the neighbours. Travelling along the terraces on the northern side of the ground, the whirlwind collected the waste paper left by Saturday's crowd and lifted it in a perpendicular column over a hundred .feet high. In the centre of the vortex a strong up-draught shot the paper skywards as the rapidly revolving column drew it in. Big sheets of newspaper went right out of sight, and half an hour later were seen as tiny flecks in the sky floating towards Epsom.

A Wellington correspondent states there is a gejieral opinion that Mr '..Masters was given the portfolio of Education so that he could handle the economies necessary in that Department. ■Colour is lent to this by the fact that ■Mr Masters was a member of the Economy Committee which a few months ago investigated thoroughly Departmental expenditure and which expressed the opinion at that time that a saving of £230,000 could be made at one stroke of the pen in the education expenditure. This opinion is in striking contrast to the - view of Mr Atmore, who remains confident that any reduction in education expenditure will bfe simply itolit'Jcpenditute, riot OcOnfwfiyi Brtibably the first real task Mr Masters will handle, however, will be that of effecting economics in this Department, It is , freely rumoured that it is hoped to reduce the education vote by close on £1,000,000 annually.

Great excitement was caused at Stewart Island some months ago (says the Southland Times) by the arrival of an aeroplane, the first that many of the residents of the island had seen, and further excitement was caused on the same day when Mrs T. Ryan, the wife of one of the island fishermen, presented her husband with three baby girls. Recognition of this latter event has now been made by his Majesty the King, the Royal bounty of £3' having been granted to Mrs Ryan. The arrival of the three little girls was duly reported to his Excellency the Gov-ernor-General (Lord Bledisloe) by the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr P. A. de la Perrelle), and, the necessary formalities having been compiled with, his Excellency has received advice that his Majesty has been graciously pleased to grant the Royal' bounty. It may not be generally known that the Royal bounty has been paid on several occasions in New Zealand, four mothers having received it during the last five years. The bounty is paid to British subjects only, and only to married women. The children must he alive and their birth must be reported within four months if the bounty is to he received.

A hearse driver returning from a funeral on Friday afternoon stopped a bolting horse in New North road, land, and rescued a boy from a precar. ious position (states, the New Zealand Herald). He was Mr T. Scott, who lives at 43 Richmond road, Grey Lynn. As Mr Scott was driving along New North road in the direction of the city he saw a horse mounted by a boy about 11 years old careering wildly down Argyle Street. The animal entered New North road and continued its headlong gallop up the slope towards Kingsland, alarmed by the barking of several dogs which were chasing it. The boy appeared to be frightened and evidently was unable to check the horse. Mr Scott accelerated the hearse in pursuit of the horse, passing it near the junction of New North road and Edendale road. He stopped the vehicle some distance further on, got out, and caught the reins of the horse as it galloped past. Although he was dragged several yards. Mr Scott succeeded in bringing the animal to a standstill in New Bond street. The boy was none the worse for his experience, and was able to lead the horse home.

One shilling to see 4 hours brilliant football on Saturday. Who., would try

to dodge it.—Advt.

After several fine spring days, there was a change this morning, and light rain fell lx/fore noon. There' is a considerable sea along the coast.

The Church of England Services in the country next Sunday will be as follows:—Koiterangi 10 a.m. Holy Com. munion; and Kokatahi 11.30 a.m. Holy Cbm muni on.

ftbv. Eric Osmers M.A. who has just returned from thiee years in England, arrived at Hokitika last evening and Will take charge of the , Ross parish for one month.

On Thursday night, Bth. October,the All Saints’ Choir assisted by several young ladies are- giving a concert in the Parish Hall in aid of the Church Funds. A varied programme of a pleasing nature has been arranged and patrons are assured of a very enjoyable evening.

The Plain and Fancy Dress Ball which takes place this (Friday) evening in Taker's Hall in aid of St. Paul’s Church, Arahufra, promises to be wed patronised! Very complete arrangements have been carried out for tbe comfort of patrons and a dainty home made supper will be served. The tnttsic is ill the hands of the Bachelor Orchestra. Prizes will be presented for the best fancy dre-fl. . .

Tiie New Zealand middle-weight ama. tour champion Tom Croft, of Still-, water, was successful in liis bout with George McEwan, of Southland, ex-light-heavyweight champion of New Zealand, at Oamaru on Wednesday night when he won on points after six thrilling rounds. The decision in Croft’s favour was received with great

applause. Croft has received an offer from the Ashburton Association of a bout with K. Cowan, Wh was runnerup to him in the final of the_ N.Z. championship.

Yesterday afternoon about 2 o’clock Allan Howat, a lad of about'l3 years, son of Mr James Howat of Arthurstown, left bis father’s camp at Ward Road near Kanieri Lake, taking a rifle with him. As he did not return last night, fears were entertained for his safety and a large number of men, nearly sixty, formed a search party arid were out most of the night but without success. This morning however, about 9 o’clock, tbe lad walked into Humphreys, all well in spite of his night but in the bush.

Fat cattle improved in price by £1 a head at the Metropolitan Markclt at Addington on Wednesday. The entry was smaller than that of the previous Week and the quality was good. Light arid medium-weight beef sold well. The fat shfeep yfirdirig bf about the same .size as that forward last Week, but the quality was hot Up to the standard- of the' yarding of recent months, Wethers, which formed the btdk of the offering, were slight l }’ easier in price, buit ewes were unchanged.. The entry contained a large proportion of unattractive sheep. The penn'ng of spring lambs was the largest forward this seasons. The quality/ was good, and prices averaged about lOd a pound, which is cheap compared with returns in previous years. Most of the veal entry was poor in quality. A large yarding sold at late rates. Prices for pork eased a little, butbbarnc r n sold rtt prices equivalent, to those that have ruled recently.