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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1932, Page 4

Kciterangi Lime Coy., Ltd., notify they have reduced the price of lime to shareholders to 2 51- per ton, and nonshareholders to 30/- per ton. An accident occurred at the Runanga State School yesterday, when a lad named Pierce Bradv. aged seven year&, sustained a nasty cut, on the knee, accidentally inflicted by another boy. An artery was severed, atid the bov had to have the wound stitched by l)r "0, W. In connection with the rnoort of the Fees Committee, the Westland Hospital Board resolved last evening that the list recommended to be sued ior. he given effect to and approved, and that the seeretarv, before issuing any summonses affecting Ivumara residents, supply a. list to the local meniber Mr Evenden, for In's information. R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, March loth. Ist prize, double bed down quilt; 2nd. prize, double bed honey comb quilt; 3rd, prize, sdoz. white towels; 4th. prize, Acloz. linen tea towels. Good prizes; f< o’clock; Admission 2s.—Advt. A mild sensation was caused in the vicinity of the Cobden bridge yesterday afternoon, when a horse, driven in a lorry, on which two young men were riding, - belted. The lorry was proceeding in the direction of Omoto, but as it was passing the Greymouth quarry the horse suddenly took charge and, depositing the men on the road, turned round and set out over the Cobden bridge. As the horse turned to go over the bridge the lorry overturned, but it soon righted itself and the horse careered on, fortunately meeeting no traffic on the way. It turned to go up the hill towards Coal Creek, but stopped exhausted half way up, and was easily caught. During the week ended noon on Monday, March 7th., the number of cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Dominion «:>s 86; and deaths from (such diseases totalled 17. There were 23 cases of scarlet fever, 11 cases of, and 3 deaths from infantile paralysis; ten cases oi diphtheria ; and ten new cases of and eleven deaths from tuberculosis. It is noted in the Health Department’s report that the figures for cases and deaths are not necessarily comparable, and should not he used to estimate case mortality unless when taken over long periods. The cases of infantile paralysis were reported from the following health districts: —tentral Wellington 2, Canterbury 4, Otago 3. Southland 2: deaths were reported as follows: North Auckland 2, Otago 1. Beware of colds. Keep a bottle of •‘Xazol" handy—il’s the sciouti lie remedy for prompt relief of such ailments. 120 doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d.— Advt. We cord : 'dly invite you to inspect our new stock of jam jars, presetting jars, and Reserving pans in all sizes, and as usual (he [trices are right.’ Y\e can also supply you with extra tops and rubbers at the Economical Crock* eiy Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress. - Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. insert in this issue a notice oi their sale at Wat a roa nex t Er i day. The monthly meeting of the Canterbury Education Board will be held m. Friday next. Mr R, Wild left this morning by train for Christchurch to attend the meeting. The secretary of the Fire Brigade desires to acknowledge receipt of a donation cf £l/1/- from the Bank 01 New Zealand, and of a handsome medal from Air F. McGregor for competition purposes. A meeting of the Hokitika Ladies Hockey Club will, he hold in Kellers Sample room! on Wednesday evening •at 6.45 o’cock sharp all members and intending members are requested to attend.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court Greymouth yesterday Robert William Shaw, 23, was charged with the theft at Tiroroa on September 4th., of a diamond and sapphire tie-pin valued at £lO, the. property of William Rosenberg. Detective-Sergeant T. E. Holmes stated the accused had been arrested on warrant, and asked for a remand until to-day.

A collision occurred yesterday morning near the Kaiata Bridge, between an open Ford car, driven by Air Beanchamp. tof GirCymouth and a Ford milk delivery van, driven by Mr F. Warren, of TVyllorville. Both drivers were uninjured, but each vehicle suffered considerable damage, in the way of crumpled mudguards and dented bodywork.

The death occurred on Sunday at the Old People's Home, Grey mouth, of Mr 'Christian Nielson, aged 95 years He was a native of London, and .leaves no relatives in New Zealand. 'He was single, and had, for the last eight years, been an inmate of the Old People’s Home. For many years he was engaged in gold mining, and was said to (have been 'the first man to find gold at Nelson Creek.

The police received complaints this week of counterfeit Australian florins circulating in Auckland. Some nave been received daily by the banks. The florins are described as the best imitation yet seen. All are dated 1927 and when rung the sound is similar to the genuine ones. The milling is also much better than on most spurious coins, but the silver coating wears off fairly quickly.—Pres s Assn.

There was a record attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening to witness the screening of the talking film "Daddy Longlegs'.” Aluch has been stated of the excellence of this picture and for once the reports were not over stretched. The picture was an exceedingly fine one, a clean wholesome presentation, with a fund oi humour, that sent the large audience home well satisfied with most pleasant recollections of a well presented and well acted production. The picture will be presented again to-night, and wo ..uvc heard quite a number express their intention of viewing the production again. Those who did not attend last night should certainly take advantage of the opportunity of viewing the picture to-night. They will certainly be satisfied with the excellent production.

Until recently the United States of America had a monopoly on fountain pens. But Britain is now exporting fountain pens into that country in spite of tariff of nearly 100 per cent. Until recently Japan held a monopoly in cheap tooth-brushes. But this year British firms are making it possible for the Empire to was its own teeth with brushes just as good and just as cheat). Until recently, the vast outpourings of safety razor blades came from America. This twenty-year monopoly has been broken by Sheffield. Indeed, Sheffield is now supplying America with blades. But Sheffield is far too modest to mention this extraordinary achievement. Twenty years ago there was not a British typewriter on the market. Foreign countries scoffingly said Britain could not make them if she tried. To-day British typewriters are ordered in bulk by the Swedish Government. Aroreover, they may be found the world over from the Malay States to Canada. It is not necessary to resurrect sloping statistics to prove what Britain is still achieving.

Soft, silky hair, sparkling with life and lustre, secured by using Rachel Hair Tonic. W. K. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

RatroAj 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 fine quality vinegar. Y'ou try Shurland's Vinegar yourself and see if you don't agree. It's pure, it's piquant, it's strong. In boGle or bulk.—Advt.