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Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1932, Page 4

The Gael sails to-night at 7 o’clock for Bruce Bay and Okuru.

The Brunner district schools excursion takes place to-morrow to Hokitika.

Worship will be conducted in the Presbyterian Church at Kokatahi next Sunday afternoon at 2.30, when the the Rev. G. G. Howes M.A. will occupy the pulpit for Mr Naylor.

The following stock was examined at the Grey mouth Abattoirs during the month of January, 1932: Cows 15, bullocks 118, sheep *612, lambs 327, pigs 8, calves 24. Free collected totalled £lls 12s 3d,

The Hokitika Boxing Club are holding their annual meeting in the County Chambers in Monday evening. Tfie meeting will open at 7 p.m. to allow time for general business before the open discussion at 8 p.m. i« tliQ forming of an Up-to-date Gymnasium. All interested ladies and gents are cordiallv invited.—Advt.

The death took place last evening of Mr Thomas Milligan, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel Grc\ mouth. Deceased was a native of Otago and 48 years of age. He leaves a wife and three daughters Misses Edna. Amanda and May Milligan, of Grcyinouth. He is also survived by five brothel’s and six sisters.

A fire, early on Monday morning, completely destroyed the residence of Mr F. McLean and family, Pe l Street Westport, together with its contents. The outbreak had a strong hold when discovered by Mr J. Kilkenny, a neighbour, and a strong northerly wind fanned the flames. Hie hire Brigade used two leads of hose, the pressure being stated to be 1451 ba per square inch, but it was impossible to save the building.

A resident of Blackball, Mr A. McDonald. aged about 60 years, was round dead, yesterday morning, on Ins gold-mining claim near Brunner. Deceased left Blackball to go to the claim, and. while awaiting the arrival of bis son, he had apparently been sitting on a log, and had made a cigarette. When the son reached the claim, lie found his father, lying dead. It is understood that Mr McDonald’s dearth was due to heart fulut-o, Ho is survived by three sons,

Deep regret will be felt by a wide circle of friends at the death of Airs Haddock, wife of Mr Frank Haddock if Huri Mari, which took place yesterday at the residence of her sister, Airs •J. Coyle of Fitzlierhert Street. Deceased was a native of Ross, a member of the well-known Hansbury family, and "'as 53 years of age. She had been in ill health for the past five months- She leaves a husband, and a family of five children, two girls and three boys; also one sister, Mrs J. Coyle, of Hokitika, and three brothers, John, Edward and Joseph, Hansbury, all of Ross. 1 lie funeral will take place at Hari Mari to-morrow afternoon, leaving her late residence.

There was a reduction in the price of lamb sold at the Metropolitan Market at Addington on Wednesday. Tne offering was a large one, ar.d of g'-od quality, but freezing buyers did not operate as keenly as they did last week. Values for freezing sorts were equivalent to the schedule rate of od, and this price was not exceeded in many eases. Freezers last week were paying well over the schedule, but values this week were down by a shilling. Butcher’s sorts were plentiful, and purchasers were able to fill their requirements at prices about sixpence a head cheaper that last week’s. The fat sheep entry was considerably reduced. and this factor stimulated the competition for the unattractive yarding. Values ail over were firmer than last week’s rates, hut not to any quotable extent. The fat cattle offering contained a good proportion of attractive beef, but the sale of all except the choiest was dull at last- week’s j values. The small yarding of veal sold ; well, best sorts being up to os a j head dearer than they were last week, i Fat pets met a steadv demand at late j rat.;. ~ I Man wishing to replenish their stock of shirts should call at Addisons where those lines are offering at greatly reduced prices Advt.

The popular prices at the Kugene Toilet Saloon are as follows.—Shampoo •Mid setting with oil treatment and trim ds Cl. Shampoo and marcel wave, Is fid. Marcel wave only its (id. I fair cuts Is. Hair staining a specially. Shampoo and hair cut ‘2s lid. Miss /ilia Stephens. Advt. 'lVctli ele M'cr, mouth refreshed, breath sweat mikl pure after using H-u-dent Tooth Past-. W. K. Williams. Chemist. ■ Advt.

Benmants in all materials and ol practically every conceivable description may he had at McKay s trom Hd lo 7/fi, Advt,

Messrs Taylor and Gumming, of tin City Cash butchery, notify that a! meat prices have been reduced to. cash.

The death occurred yesterday al Greymoutli of Robert Galbraith, th 17 years old son of Mr .las Galbraith of Knroro, after a short illness.

To-morrow morning at 11 o’clock in the mart, Messrs IV. Jefferies and Co. \ .11 sell by auction freehold section in Revel! Street in the estate <i the late Honor Forster. Immediately following above oil eases of fruit will be offered.

Notice is given in. this issue m residents in the Kokatahi and Koiteriingi districts of a public meeting to be held at Kokatahi to-morrow evening. The meeting is being called to arrange for rep. esentation to the Westland County Council, urging that body to provide a grant for clearing the track to the Toaroha hot springs.

The secretary for the New Rig River Cold-mining Co. reports that a the statutory meeting of the company, held recently at Wellington, toe fol lowing directors were re-elected: — .Vo.srs A. de Bathe Brandon, G. W. Magney, J. G. Harcourt (Wellington). I. Patterson, J. B. Auld (Reefton). The registered office of the company is to l>e in Reefton, and Mr T. H. Lee repining secretary.

The attention of motorists is drawn to 'the fact (that, in future, the roac between the Westland Hospital ant the Mental .Hospj «1 will be closed tc (vehicular •traffic, owing to it being partially undermined consequent upon the recent heavy rains. It has .been deemed advisable to take this step at the road is considered unsafe. Tin road will be railed off, and a .notice t< (thi s effect erected at the foot of tin hill.

A well-known farmer in the Middlemarch district (Mr F. James) had the misfortune to be gored by his hull. The pondeiit) to be gored b.V his bull-. Mr James and his son were about to replace a ring in the bull’s nose, when it broke away and rushed both men before they could reach safety, Mr Janies being badly bruised. The bull, a Shorthorn, is normally very quiet, but evidently resented the attentions of the men.

i In negotiating the ford in the Waimakariri Hirer at Bealey on Monday afternoon, a motorist met a fate that has overtaken many of his kind. When about halfway acrosse the river the motor gave up the struggle against the swift and deep current, the car coming to rest in midstream. Wading out to div laud, the driver of the car abandoned it. On Tuesday night a flood came down the river ai.d turned tlie deserted car over, doing considerable damage. The car which received such bad treatment was hired in Christchurch. The Bealey ford presents difficulties to the most experienced drivers, and a notice greeted by the Canterbury Automobile Association advises motorists to take a tow, for which purpose .a team of horses can be hired.

A crocodile measuring more than 12 feet 6 inches believed to be the one that took Betty Doherty, a four-year-old girl, about three weeks ago, was captured at Ingham, Queensand, subsequently, in a snare sot for the purpose opposite the spot where the child was seized. On receipt of, information that it had been caught trappers set out from Halifax, intending to takemonster alive, but it was so savgely aggressive that, fearing it would become loose during the. violent attacks launched at them, it was shot in the bedy, and then taken b.v.rail to Halifax, where a large crowd viewed it, and a collection was taken up in aid of the Doherty family.

The monthly meeting of the Arahura branch of the Women’s Institute was | held on Tuesday last at the residence of Mrs Ditely. Present were President (Chair) and 8 members, the. inclement weather being the cause of so email an assembly. The minutes of tlie previous meeting were read and confirmed. The President (Mrs Ditely) very feelingly referred to the loss by death of one of their most valued members in the person of the late Airs Wm. Houston. Her counsel and advice on institutional matters had been much sought after and deeply appreciated. Always willing to help in any way whatever the late Airs Houston's assistance and loving sympathy would he sadly missed. Hen 1 place in their midst would he very hard to fill. The Secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to Afr Houston. At this juncture all members were asked to stand in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased member. Mrs Ditely thanked all members for their dainty gift of ehinaware presented to her at Christmas time. It. had come to her as a great surprise ami she thought .she hail done nothing to merit the gift. The usual business was dealt with, and trusting that a finer day would happen along next: month when a luTl attendance was requested. Afternoon tea and a game of consequences “Song Titles" brought the meeting to a close. *

Keep your hair young by using Hacliel liiiir Toni-, filestores natiu.d shade. 3s 6il bottle. W. E, Williams, Chemist. —Ail\ t. Ladies! This will interest von. AlcK’ay’s are holding a gigantic sale of all lines of wonu u’s apparel, at: prices considerably reduced. Hats, all designs reduced to 7/11, frocks from 20/- upwards.—Advt.