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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1932, Page 4

A notable anniversary occurred on Saturday, it being the 162nd. of the landing of Captain Cook in New Zealand. Cook was engaged on a voyage around the world in the barque Endeavour, and he hoisted the Union Jack on January 30, 1770, near Ship Cove. Queen Charlotte S'ound. In his narraitive of the voyage Cook relates how landings were made at Ship Cove, and on the small island Motunra close by. The relevant portion of his story states:—“The carpenter, having prepared two posts to he left as memorials of our having visited the place, I ordered them to he inscribed with the ship’s name, a ml the year and month. One of them 7 set up at tlio watering place, hoisting the Union flag upon the top of it: and the other I carried over to the island that lies neared to the sea. called ny the natives iiotuarn.' 1 With one of bis oT’-ers and the inilenvoter Tupia, Cook went ro a native village, where his intentions were:'explained to an old native. Cook sons: “Wo told him and several others, by means of Tupia, that we were come to r t up n : upon the island in order to show to any other ■ hip which should happen ;.n com' tbithe" Hull wo had I ecu there before. To this they readily consented c ' l or unised that they never wmilil null it down. I then gave some! I ,: .ig to everyone present, and to Hi" eb l it 'll: ! give a (diver threepence da fed 173(1 and some spine nails, with the King’-, broad arrow (■nt deep upon them. 1 then took the post to the highest part ol the island,

and after fixing it- firmly in the ground, 1 hoisted upon it the Union flag, and honoured this inlet with the name of Queen Charlotte Sound, at the same- time taking formal possession of this and the adjacent country, m the name and for the use of his Majesty King George the Third. Wo then drank a bottle of wine to Lev Majesty's health and gave the bottle to- the old man who had attended ns ii]> the bill, and who w"s miglitly de lighted with his present.”

Late entries in all classes for the Summer Show will be received at the Soldiers Mali Wednesday morning.

Dr Mclntyre from Cashmere Sanatorium will see patients at Westland Hospital at 10 a.m. on Tuesday February 2nd.—Advt. A special prize of 5s has kindly - been donated for second prize in the table decorations at the Summer Show on Wednesday.

Mr D. J. Evans, County Clerk, who has been on a health visit the Christchurch is returning to Hokitika tomorrow evening by tile express.

Will tlio.se willing to help the Croquet Club’s show kindly send donations for the cake, produce and sweet stalls to the .Soldiers Hall Wednesday morning.

The popular prices at the Eugene Toilet Saloon are as follows.—Shampoo and setting with oil treatment and trim 3s (id. Shampoo and marcel wave, 4s 6d. Marcel wave only 3s 6d. Hair cuts Is. Hair staining a specialty. Shampoo and hair cut 2s 6d. M iss Zilla Stephens.—Advt.

After the customary Christmas vacation the Hokitika District High School re-opened this moinmg. There were the usual quota of new pupils, and although a few of the old scholars had not returned from 'their holidays, the attendance was normal.

Severe head injuries were sustained by a lad named Herbert Woolhouse, aged nine years, when he was accidentally knocked down by a motor-car, driven by Mr Cohn Coulson, at the intersection of Mawhera Quay and Taimii Street, shortly after mid-day on Saturday. After receiving medical attention from Dr H. S. Ray, lie was admitted to the Hospital where Ins condition is stated to lie serious-

Nearly all of the visiting players in connection with the Vest Coast tennis championships have now departed, some leaving yesterday by car, while tilers left for north by trains on Saturday and this morning. Despite the fact that the tourney was interrupted by rain the visitors were unanimous in their appreciaton of the hospitality that was extended to them on all sides and expressed satisfaction at the manner in which the tourna* pi out was conducted,

Thre was a—remarkable exposition on Friday and Saturday of the change, able weather. On Fiiday there was n record rainfall and a b:g flood. Though the latter did not leave some' of the lowlyitig streets till dayligl t on Saturday morning, there was dust flying about in the afternoon, the ra'n of the previous day be:ng followed by a gloriously sunny afternoon, in marked contrast to the experience of the previous clay.

The wonderful recuperating powers of the local green were shown on Saturday. On Friday as 11 a.m., the green had practically a. foot of water on it, the enclosure between the banks being a lake. The water soon ran away, and on Saturday morning it was cut and rolled and at 2 p.m. was in capital order for playing, though naturally it was slower than usual, some interesting games resulting during the afternoon.

The <le;ith of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Stuart of Hampden Street took place yesterday morning at the residence of ■ her daughter after a long illness. Th c deceased whose husband predeceased her many years ago was a native of Westbury. Tasmania, and was 83 years of age. Deceased came from Victoria in the earlv days and was at Kumara at the time of the rush there, later removing to Hokitika where she has since been residing. woman of fine character, a wide circle of frends all 1 through the coast will deplore her death and extend sympathy to the members of the family. Deceased leaves a family of four daughters (Mrs J. Chapman of Nelson, Mrs Proctor of Rockhampton, Queensland, Mrs H. Burger and Miss K. Stuart ot Hokitika), and four .sons, Joseph (Nelson), and David, Thomas and Rob. bret (Hokitika). The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon.

Once again we are holding our great clearing sale —to make room, for next season. We do not count on profits i' l our sales—all goods are marked in plain figures for cash. Compare our price, and you will he delighted. Come earlv, hundreds of bargains lor cash —Schroder and Co. —Advt. doing grey? Uso Rachel Hair Tonic ■Mid look 20 years youugei. Obtainable W. K Williams, Chemist.—Advt. For all He purposes requiring pure, fiill-llavoiin d. piquant vinegar, use ShaHand's Vinegar. Rpmed in New Zealand. n bottle or built. AH store Ad v t. |(, will he (o your advantage to pay Schroder and Co’s great clearing sale au earlv visit.— Advt

Turners have special lines of tomatoes non - to hand, os and Os per case, or del to (id nor lb.

Instead of holding their next evening meeting on February 10. the Hokitika Cycling Club will now hold their next races on February 3rd owing to the former being the date of the annual school picnic.

Mon wishing to replenish their stock of shirts should call at Addisons where those lines are offering at greatly reduced prices.—Advt.

The Gael sailed from Hokitika at 3.30 on Saturday afternoon, and arrived at Wellington at 2.30 this morning. She leaves Wellington for Hokitika to-mor-row, sailing for Bruce Bay and Okuru on arrival.

The Beefton district annual school excursion to Hokitika takes place on Wednesday, and if the weaher conditions are favourable, there is sure to be a very large number take advantage of the occasion. The train departs from Inangahua .Junction at 6.1.5 a.m. and Beefton at 7.30 and leaves Hokitika- on return at 5.40 p.m.

Ladies! This will interest you. McKay’s are holding a gigantic sale of all lines of women’s apparel, at prices considerably reduced. Hats, all designs reduced to 7/11, frocks from 20/- upwards.—Advt.

Four doses a penny. Surely there is no more economical way to rid your self of coughs and colds; and we can assure you that "Nazol” will give you prompt .relief. All chemists and Stores.—Advt.