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Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1932, Page 4

Help the R.S.A. and come along to the euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday. The death is reported of Dr. W. J. Mackay, agod eighty-three, fo-r many years a well-known and respected medic.l practitioner in kelson. The Gael arrived this morning from Open B ll y Island with 15 cwt, of fish, all groper and blue cod. She sailed this afternoon for Qkuru for a load of cattle, Four positive cases of infantile paralysis were notified to the Health Department at Christchurch on Thursday, bringing the total since the beginning of the outbreak a month ago to twenty-three. Mr It. 11. Miler representing the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland is at present in Hokitika making his annual collection jn atd of t..e institution. The gate receipts at the first- test match between the South African andNew Zealand cricket teams at Doncaster Park totalled £BSO. Of tins amount the Government claimed £33 4i 5d as amusement tax. The Lancaster Park Board netted £163 8s 4d, and the New Zealand Cricket Council’s share was £653 13s 3d. R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, March loth. Ist prize, double bed down quilt; 2nd. prize, double bed honey comb quilt; 3rd, prize, J-doz. white towels; 4th. prize, £doz. linen tea towels. Good prizes; 8 o’clock; Admission 2s.—Advt. One speaker on Saturday night, an official timekeeper, had expressed his desire at all times to assist the Brigade in every way possible, then stating that luckily lie had not had to call on their services so far. This led a later speaker to challenge the latter remark and asking in explanation of his challenge, if members did not remember a fire of recent date which was onlv two doors away, and another of even later date, when an incipient lire called out the Brigade to find the outbreak in a partition, close to the dividing wall of the first speaker's own shop! ’I he outburst of laughter, that followed the sally which was joined in by the victim himself showed that the thrust a lid got home, the;' Superintendent remarking that it would he interesting to know how much eloucr he desired an outbreak, before file services of f!;o Brigade would be needed. Dull, Lifeless hair restored to entrancing lustre' with Rachel Ha;r Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt. Beware of colds. Keep n bottle of “Nazol" handy—it's the scientific remedy for prompt relief of such ailments. 120 doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6cl. Advt.

Valuable prizes' are offered for compptitiuu at the R.S.A. Euelire on Tuesday.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd. aiotify entries for tlieir stock sale at Wataroa on Friday next.

The death of Stephen Joyce took place at .miller hospital on Saturday, at the age of sixty years, he was born at Addisons and had lived all' his life at Westport. He left a widow and family.

The careful man who wants to save expense and keep his well groomed appearance should visit Addisons and see that “Kelsan” suits which embody the four essentials of good tailoring, good materials, smart cutting and stvlislj finishings. They are also economical in price.—Advt.

To talk of a fire alarm in Revel! Street in the year 1868 carries. one’s memories back a long way, but this personal reference was made by exFireman W. Smith who was present at Saturday night’s social function, when responding to the toast of exmembers present. The two next speakers to respond had to allow 23 years to lapse before they could refer to their fire brigade experiences, but as that period was 'over 40 years ago, it was a period of which the majority of the present members of the brigade had only heresay knowledge.

From records made by instruments at the Dominion Observatory, Kelburn, it hag been estimated that the earthquake shocks reported as having been felt in Auckland, Tauranga, Opotiki and elsewhere on Saturday week probably had their origin about 50 miles north-east of East Cape. Twp fairly heavy shocks were reported from Murchison on Friday last, but neither was felt in Wellington. There seems at the present time to be relatively more seismic activity in the Dominion than has been the case recently ; but there has been nothing to cause apprehension or alarm.

It was commented on at the Fire Brigade social on Saturday night, that out of the seven winning competitors at the afternoon’s demonstration six of them were sons of members of the Hokitika Fire Brigade . four of whom had retired from active participation in the work of the Brigade. (Messrs Robert Ross, H. Butland, Geo. Davidson and the late 'H. Thompson) while the other two (Supt. McIntosh and Mr D. Duncan) were still active members. Incidentally it became known that the latter with the stroke of midnight had arrived at the beginning of another year, and the occasion was taken to honor him with a special toast, the recipient obliging with the rendering of his well known popular song and chorus of the ’nineties football days, that brought back pleasant recollections to several of those present.

More than one hundred monkeys, parrots, cockatoos, and tropical birds were roasted alive in their cages at Blackpool a few weeks ago when n bazaar and menagerie, as well as two adjoining music .shops, were dstroyed hy Are. There were 250 girls working on the four floors cf the building and, after rescuing as many monkeys and birds as possible, they escaped into the street in their overalls. Many of them dashed back to try to save the .remaininn animals in the menagerie, and a number wept hysterically as they Waitohed the firemen fighting the flames. Soon after the last person had left the building the .screaming of the birds and animals, trapped in their cages and doomed to perish in the flames, was heard. A constable who tried to reach the birds and monkeys on the top floor wa s overcome by I, smoke arxl rescued unconscious by firemen.

The differences of Fire Brigade finance, now and forty years ago was mentioned by one of the speakers on Saturday night. In the earlier days the nightwatchman had to make a weekly or monthly collection among the shopkeepers to enable his salary to be financed and on most occasions the salary was substantially in arrear, while the Brigade had great difficulty to carry on with the meagre support available from other sources, mainly benefit concerts and balls. With the passing into law of the Fire Boards Act, for the passing of which much credit was due to the late Hon. H. L. Michel, when President of the N.Z. Fire Brigades Association, the financial position of the Brigade was placed on a niore solid foundation, and ever since the financial difficulties of carrying on the work of the Brigade have been ably shouldered by the Fire Board, while there are always sufficient funds made available by generous donors, in appreciation of services rendered, to enable the Brigade to carry on its lighter social work, and retain a small credit balance .available. Grey hair! Rachel Tonic never fails to restore original colour and beauty to grey or faded hair. 3s 6d bottle. W E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any 'quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. New Zealand can produce a recognised line quality vinegar. You try Shar1a ml’s Vinegar yourself and see if you rlon'| agree. It’s pure, it's piquant, it's strong. In bottle or bulk.—Advt. We cord' illy invite you to inspect our now smelt of jam jars, preserving jars, and presen ing pans in all sizes, and as usual the prices are right. Wo can also supply you with extra tops and rubbers at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress, - Advt.

A double bed down quilt is the first prize at the Soldiers’ Euchre on Tuesuay night. Nominations for the Kuniara Racing Culb’s Easter Meeting close with the Secretary (Kuniara), at 10 o’clock tonight (Monday), 14th inst. Under the auspice;; oi the Arabura Tennis Club, a grand bail will be held in Toker’s Hall on Thursday night, and the committee supervising the arrangements, have spared ne'-ther pain nor effort in their endeavours to ensure the success of tuo occasion. Mus e will be played 'by the Bachelor Orchestra, an excellent supper will be provided, and ilia fee for admission is moderate. The programme will include several novelties, and dancing will be carried out Ironi 8.30 till .

The 'death took place last night ••at Westland HospUa] of i.Vlr Daniel Dooling • aikWell known resident of many years standing, who had been in failing health for some time past. Deceased was a native' of Kerry, Ireland, and 82 years of age. 'He had been 60 years in -New Zealand and came to the Coast in the early days and had followed the various mining rushes, at Ross, 'Kuniara, Rimu and elsewlfiore. He leaves a widow, and family of five daughters (.Mesdames 0. Fowler, Duke, J. Walsh and M. Walsh, all of Hokitika and Mrs O’Bi'ien of (Christchurch), and one son, (Mr Daniel Doolfng, postmaster at Kumara).

An offer that Supt. Mclntosh accepted with thanks and keen appreciation "as made by Mr H. Lawn at Saturday night’s social. This was itt connection with any possible outbreak of fire in the town, in which any danger was possible by reason of the electric power cables being broken, Mr Lawn, who is a member of the Fire Police, stated he had the authority of his management (Kanieri Electric Ltd.)' to be able to state that in any possible emergency he had power to cut off the power from the whole or any section of the power line, so as to prevent any possible danger to the fire fighters or those in the vicinity. He did not make this known with any view to cause alarm, but to let members know, in the event of any fire outbreak that he would alwa-s be in attendance and those in authority by at once advising him of any possible danger, precautionary steps could be taken at once. Mr Lawn’s explanation was listened to very attentively by those present and a round of applause at the conclusion that followed showed that the value of the offer was understood and appreciated.

The death took place on Saturday morning at his residence at Coal Creek, of Mr Robert Stewart, in his 99th year. The late Mr Stewart had, until about a month ago, enjoyed good health. He was said to be the oldest brewer in New Zeaand. He came to the West Coast in 1885, settling at Hokitika. Prior to that time he had since his arrival in the Dominion, been associated in brewerywork with the firm of T. G. McCarthy in Wellington. He came to Greyinouth in 1879, establishing a brewery business in 1880, and carrying it on successfully until the time of his death. Mr Stewart took a keen interest in racing matters, and at one time owned several racehorses. It will be remembered that Mr Stewart was, some weeks ago, assaulted and robbed by two men, whose indentity hm; not yet been discovered. Deceased was predeceased by his wife ten years ago. He is survived by six sons: Archie (Cobden), Frank, Janies and Gilbert (Coal Creek), Robert (Barrytown), and Jack (Christchurch), also three daughters. Mrs Herrick (Levin), Mrs King (New York), and Mrs Betlmne (Johannesburg. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, to Greymonth cemetery. Mr Geo. Davidson, who was one, of the judges at the Fire Brigade competitions on C ! ass Square on Saturday afternoon, and who had retired from active service from the Brigade several years ago, after having been Deputy Superintendent for a number the years, at the social on Saturday evening made a number of interesting references to the Brigade and its members of the past, and then proceeded to refer to the work at the competitons in the afternoon. He expressed his surprise at the clean work and fast times put up. There was almost an absence of penalties for faulty completion, and lie specially mentioned! that it was noticeable that even when* something went wrong with the* smooth path of a run, the competitor® stuck to their work and carried it through to completion., He emphasised on the notice of the younger men. the necessity, even if a mishap occurred, of carrying on the work in hand until it had been completely finished. Proceeding, Mr Davidson emphasised that as the demonstration team that had so ably represented the Brigade in the past found it necessary on the course of time to retire,, that he was certain there would he* plenty of capable younger members: ready to fill their places and capably represent the Brigade at the Demotustre.tions in other centres.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up-to-date equipment for hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have: been cater <1 for. Miss Zilla Stephens,. Revel I Sticot.—A.lvt. Hair looks more beautiful and alive after using Rachel Tonic, Not ». dye. 3s 6d boltle. W. E. Williams, Chemist. Advt.