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Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1932, Page 4

The Public Works Department are inviting tenders for widening the main highway at iua Fontaine Creek, South Westland.

The last chance to-dav to secure a ticket in the Diggers’ Art Union, first prize £2OOO. Tickets 2s 6d. —Advt.

Attention is again drawn to the practice of some residents in parking their motor cars outside the Princess Theatre while the evening session is in progress. This constitutes a breach of the by-laws, and people would do well to remember that continuance of this practice will incure the attention of the Borough Inspector.

An election will be held on March Ist for the appointment to the Public Service Superannuation Board of two members of the contributors belonging to the Post and Telegraph Department, one from the Police Department and three from the other' Departments of the public service. The separate ballot will he taken for < ontributors belonging 'to the three branches of the public service nam'd. Nominations will be received by tlie returning officer lip to February Ist, and the poll will close on March Ist.

Wo cordially invite yon to inspect our now stuck of jam jars, preserving jars, and preserving pans in all sizes, and as usual the prices are right. We can also supply you with extra trq.s and rubbers at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt.

There is no surer way of rousing a genuine old shellback to fury than to mention the mileage of the great clipper’s in a single day’s run. “The Ferryman,” in the December number of “P.L.A. Monthly” quotes ‘‘the unsurpassed record of the Black Ball Australian clipper Lightning on March Ist, 1854, when she made 438 nautical miles. Others of the great oldtimers which exceeded 400 miles in 24 hours were the Donald McKay (421 miles), the James Bair.es (420 miles), the Great Republic (.413 miles) and The Sovereign of the Seas (411 miles). In March, 1857, the Lightning sailed 430 miles in 24 hours.

Says a writer in a northern paper— Especially at general elections is the name of the lateß.J. Sedclon brought into discussions. As a newspaper man in the ’nineties my job often brought me into contact with the deceased statesman. Besides being intensely serious, -Mr Seddon could penetrate and appreciate a good joke. One ol tlie best was probably when as I’remier lie was addressing a crowded audience in the Opera House, Wellington’. At the time there was trouble with the waterside workers; non-unionists wore designated "rats.” At a serious period of his speech all the audience suddenly laughed. Mr .Seddon stop|’ si and looked surprised. A small terrier had left -Mi’s Sudden's sub* on the stage and sat beside Ml Seddon ; the dog put his head sideways as much as to say: "What do you think of that:-” A lady drew Mr S ■ddou’s attention to the dog; the spealer looked down ami immediately said: “Oh, yes; that’s ni.v little dog—to keep away the "rats!,” Bi"; mail little dog-great laughter! —J O. (aged 7th) Blonde hair discloses its full brilliance after use of Rachel Hair Tonic. W. E. 'Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Your last chance to-day to secure £2OOO in Diggers’ Art Union. Tickets « (kl, or 9 for £l. Advt.

A dance will be conducted by the Gaiety Dance Band in All Saints’ Hail next Wednesday night. Admission Men 2s, Ladies Is 6d., Ice Creams will also be sold.

In Die State examinations for general nurses held on December 9th ai d Utli last the following West Coast candidates were successful. (lr,ycmtli Hospital—Mary M. Bland.etta, Winifred F. O’Meara. Bui Dr Hospital, Westport—Gladys Cam rn. Westland Hospital, Hokitika—Evelyn T). Milne, Florence J. Darkness.

Jn order to maintain a high wa»rr pressure for fire lighting purposes, Hokitika householders are requested to avoid wasting water. It has been forbidden to use garden hoses, or water for any other purpose other than domestic use, and an advertisement in this issue notifies that proceedings will lie taken against olfend-

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing ie a speciality. The most upto-dahei equipment for hair waving, shampooing, and other treatment has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Revell Street, Hokitika.

Twice a year, says n writer in the December “P.L.A. Monthly,” a steamer from Iceland visits the Port of London and usually brings frozen mutttsn as part of her cargo. It is added the “Everyone who sees her is puzzled by the flag she flies astern. You may sail the seas for a lifetime and never encounter the Iceland flag, red cross with white border on a navy blue ground. To complicate matters, as the Bruafoss carries mails, there is a gold crown and silver bugle on one corner of the flag.”

It will be to your advantage to pay Schroder and Co’s great clearing saio an early visit.—Advt.

The death of one of Runanga’s bestknown and most respected residents, Mr Frederick (Paddy) Merton, occurred fast evening at 7 o’clock at the Grey Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past twelve days. A native of Plymouth, England, the late Mr Merton, was 43 years of age, and came to Xew Zealand in Iris youth, and after being engaged on railway works at Cass, he came to Blackball, where he resided until 1916, when he went to Runanga. He was unmarried and is survived by a sister and a brother in England.

At a meeting of the Grey Jockey Club held at Greymouth yesterday, the Secretary reported that the recent meeting held disclosed a small proht. It was decided to write to the Kumara Club assuring them that if the Grey Club’s programme could not on account of rain be held on Saturday, Marhch 26th., the Grey Club would not interfere with the Kumara Club’s meeting by holding its second day’s racing on Easter Monday, March 28th., the day on which the Kumara meeting will be held. The programme for the Club’s meeting at Easter was framed, it being decided to offer £1,330 in stakes.

‘An outbreak of fire was discovered in the upper storey of the Gladstone Hotel in Smith Street, Reefton, last evening at 5.45 o’clock. The building evidently became ignited from the chimney, and in a very short time the flames burst through the front windows and the door leading on to the balcony. The Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene, and, with a good pressure of water, had the outbreak under control as soon as the water was put on the building. Tfie upstairs front portion of the building is considerably damaged, whilst the rear of the hotel and downstairs suffered only from the water. The occupant)? of the hotel are Mr and Mrs B. H. Winchester,