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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1932, Page 4

-Mails which left Wellington on ?Sth January per Makura, via Sag Francisco arrived in London on 23rd February. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Harihari on Saturday, when also will be offered 138 acres of renewable lease on account of -Mrs A. C. Butler. A feature of yesterday’s Kokatah) sale was the excellence ot a pen oi steers offered by Air it. 'Houhsrion ol ivoiteraiigi. 'they met with spirited competition and finally were purclnmeu by Messrs Taylor and Cumm.ng, the me,ell street', Butchers, Hokitika, at per head. Tenders, closing on March 19th., are invited for a 10 years’ lease of six sections, situate on the south side of the Hokitika River. The sections are about a mile and a-quarter from the town, and would prove suitable for market gardening and pig raising purposes. Improvements i include a tnree roomed dwelling, drainage and fencing. “The boys of to-day are not as moral as boys used to be, said Mi J. \V. Breen, at a recent meeting of of the Canterbury Board of Education, when complaining that a school garden had been robbed, . involving not only the lo,ss of the vegetables which had been growing in it but also the school records on which the progress of the children had been based. “We used to be punished for robbing orchards in our time,” added Mr Preen. “But you did it all the same.” remarked another member. The death occciirred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning, after an illness of three weeks, ol Mr George Henry Webster. Deceased who was 52 years of age, had resided at High Street, Greymuuth. He was a native of -Melbourne, but came to the Grey district about 28 years ago. His first occupation here was that ol bushman at the sawmills. Later, Mi Webster managed the first fleet of motor buses, running to Karoro, and for several years, he has followed the occupation of taxi proprietor. He was a Past Arch Druid of the Greymouth Lodge, and a member of the \ ietorian Druids’ Lodge. He is survived by a widow and four children, the eldest being 15 years, and the youngest four years of age. There are also two brothers, and one sister, living in Melbourne.

Patrons are notified that, cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. Teeth gleam, mouth feels healthy, refreshed, clean, with I-o-dent Tooth Paste. Is 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt. For reliable oil coats, butterfly capes, leggings and roadman’s coats, try us ami have satisfaction. W. H. Stopfer tli’s. —Advt. A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can be seen at the Economical Crockery Shop, including dolls' prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys in great variety, tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, play balls, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. Grey luuir? Prevent them by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Retains natural coinin' of li'air. 3s 6d. W. F. Williams, 'Chemist.—A d v L. Men! Our suits are superior to most others and are being offered at ispoeial cash prices. Call early. W r . 11. Slopl'orih’s. -■■ Advt. Teeth recover natural, sparkling polish when you use l-o-denf Tooth Paste. l.s 6rl tube. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Another chance—Try your luck in the “Lucky Strike” Art Union, £-100!) j„ prizes. Closes Saturday, 27 th.. ticket's 2s 6d, !) for £l.—Advt. At the Supreme Court, Greymouth, yesterday, before Mr Justice Adams, applications by Allred Truest .I*ergusuu, fruiterer, of Westport (Mr H. Lovell); Edward Smith, mmer, o! It apa hoe t-u, J. W .Hannan); and Fred Hall, farmer, of luchbonnie (Mr F. A. Kitch.n.j,- , bankrupts, motions for discharge, were granted, there being recommendations for their being granted from the olfieial Asignee. Mr W. (L Stevenson, who yesterday won the championship ft flat cornet solo, at the Hand Contests at Wellington. has non it on several previous occasions. A native ol Keefton, and a son of the late Mr James Stevenson of Reelton, he is well-known on the West Coast and was taught hy .Mr Alex Sutherland of Reefton, who is now conductor of the Miramar Hand. The bride at a big Wairarapa wedding on Saturday night was toasted in champagne which had lain buried in the grounds of her home tor 27 years. The wine was some from her parents’ wedding table and hacl been carefully sealed, placed in a totara box and •buried by her father, to lie undisturbed until the wedding day of the first of his family to marry-. The wine, which came from Bellamy’s, the bride’s grandfather being a Minister of the Crown, was in perfect condition, and even the box showed little signs of having boon buried for nearly thirty years,

The duty of jurors to disregard ap peals based on sentiment in- considering their verdicts was emphasised by Mr Justice Herdrnan in the Supreme Court at Auckland during the hearing of a claim for damages made by the victim of a street accident. “It would bo ridiculous if this court became a charitable institution to awai\ compensation to all who have the misfortune to suffer injuries in accidents,” said his Honour. He addo that a jury should deal solely with the judicial viewpoint of a case, and not regard the sentimental side at all. Millions of pounds a year, it is anticipated, will be saved to poultry farmers by the discovery of the “synthetic fowl” hy Professor 11. C. Punnett, president of the lloyal Society, in the course of his experiments at Cambridge (England). “By crossing certain strains of poultry I have now evolved a breed in which you can tell in the colour of the down to which sex the chicks belong as soon as they are hatched,” Professor Punnett said. “It will ho thus poss’ble for poultsy farmers to get rid of the majority of cockerels immediately they are hatched, and devote all their ground, plant, and appliances to pullets. This means an increase in production of pullets, and therefore of egg production.” • Hair full of sunshine! Rachel Hair Tonic reveals lights. Prevents grey hairs. 3s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist —Advt. At the address below, skilled anc fashionable hairdressing is a speciality The most up-to-date equipment foi hair waving, shampooing, and othei treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered lor. Miss Zilla Stephens, ‘.level] Street.—Advt. Pure, piquant, strong—Slinrland lead among vinegars. Made in New Zealand, ideal for salads, pickles sauces and for table use. In bottler bulk. —Advt.