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Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1932, Page 4

Mrs Walsh and sons insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Hokitika Gas Coy., Ltd. will be held on Wednesday next at 5 p.m.

Advice has been received by the secretary of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society to the effect that the recommendation of the society that there should be a clo?e season for opossums in th T e Canterbury district has been approved. The Minister lias replied that, in view of tile representations made by various districts, it has been decided to observe a close season throughout the Dominion.

A number of minor earthquakes were felt in Canterbury during the week-end, and according to Mr H. F. Baird, of the Christchurch Magnetic Observatory, their origin was in the area between North Canterbury and Murchison. Two were recorded on the seismographs of the Observatory on Friday, and both could be felt. There was another shodi at 1.15 p.m. on Saturday and other minor disturbances later.

A white Leghorn pullet, which laid 311 eggs in 11 months in the last egglo.yihg competition at Burnley, was retained at the competition ground ,to permit it to complete a continuous test for 12 months against the official recorc for a white Leghorn of 331 first-grade eggs in 365 days. The test has been completed, says “The Australasian,” and the. bird has established a new record for a white Leghorn in these competitions of 337 first-grade eggs in 365 days. The bird is from Mr J. L. Edgecombe’s white leghorn farm at Plenty. This record is one less than the Burnley record for any breed, established some years ago by an Australon-p (Black Orpington).

Housewives.—Times are hard ■ Yes, but we are prepared to help you, by offering goods at extremely low prices for cash. Just a efw of the many lines we have to offer—Large single bed quilts, blue and white, only 4/11 each. All wool white blankets from 17/3 pair, pillow slips (pure doth) from 9d each, large coloured towels from 9d each, single- bed kapoc mattresses (full weight from 21/-. —Frank Bade, ’phone 179.—Advt.

Mere’s a remedy for coughs and colds you’ll swear by. Nazol. Gives .prompt relief because it scientifically treats such ailments at the points of infection. It’s economical too—l2o doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d. —Advt.

Now you have tried all other cough and cold remedies try “Nazol”—and your trying days will be finished. It’s a scientific remedy! Gives prompt rer lief. 60 doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s 6d.—Advt.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing iB a speciality The most up-to-dnte equipment foi hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Kevell Street.—Advt.

Use Rachel Hair Tonic and your hair will never ho grey. Procure a bottle to-day. 3- 6d from' W. E. Williams. Chemist. —Advt.

Lines of interest and value just opened at Addis ion’s : Ladies’ millinery, traced linen goods at new prices, black astraclian 48i». wide, boy’s pyjamas, boy’s pullovers and navy shorts, Godwin lmlf hose, and unbleached Sheetings.—Advt.

Motorists—We have a. fine range of leather gauntlet gloves, priced from 10/0, mits IVnm 8/6, also the latest in helmets from 0/0. —Frank Hade, Phono 170.- Advt.

I’oPshing is a light task when you use “Tan-OI.” Gives a brilliant, lasting shine to floors, furniture, footwear, and duco and fabric bodies of cars. Very economical. All grocers.,—Advt,

Last week, freight hauled tlirougl the Otira tunnel amounted to 10,49 tons, compared with 10,088 ton in the touvspuuuing week in 1931, and 14,659 tons in 1930.

A giant' potato which turned the scales at 41b. 120 z., was grown by Mr K. Caughey on his property, Buggj burn, Utapiri Rural District, Southland, and is of the Arran Chief variety .

Two young men, who were camped in the Opihi riverbed, South Canterbury, decided to have tomatoes fo. breakfast. The one who was acting as cook applied a liberal coating oi flour, apparently with the idea of improving the flavour of the dish, liotl. men were slightly poisoneclmand received medical attention. Subsequently it was discovered that the supposed flour was boracic acid.

Seventeen cases of infectious diseases were reported in the West Coast and: Canterbury Health Districts during the past week, as compared with ten cases in the previous week. Ther e was one death reported as the result of tuberculosis on the West Coast. The figures are made up as follows: West Coast—Scarlet fever, 3; tuberculosis, 2; erysipelas, 1. Canterbury —Scarlet fever, 2; tuberculosis, 5 ; pneumonic influenza, 1; erysipelas, 2; lead poisoning, 1.

On the charge of having in her possession or under her control a bottle bearing the label of a certain brand of brandy and using it for bottling liquor for sale, Cissy Myra Brough, former licensee of the New Zealander Hotel, Wellingtpn, was fined £2O and costs. Athinson Brown, former licensee of the City Hotel, was also fined £2O and costs on ' a similar charge. •It was stated that in each case the liquor was of an inferior quality to that indicated on the label. >

> Placing placards on a fence in Taranaki Street, Wellington, without the consent of the .owner resulted in Ernest Archibald Hamilton, who appeared before Mr E. Pages, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday, being fined £1 and costs. Senior-Sergeant Scott said that defendant had pasted bills on top of others that were already on the fence, and when questioned as to his right to do so 1 admitted that he had not obtained permission. He also admitted that he was working for the Communists.

A novel attempt to smuggle Australian finches out of the country was reported last week to the Minister for Customs (Mr. Gullett), at Canberra. A vessel was about to leave Darwin on a voyage to China. Customs officers noticed that a Chinese, who was boarding the vessel, appeared to be wearing trousers which were unusually baggy in the legs. He was interrogated, and it was found that he was wearing two pairs of trousers, one pair being of an unusually large size. The pair which lie was wearing underneath was fitted with a large number of pockets, and in these pockots he had concealed four dozen finches, The export of these birds from Australia js prohibited.

The death occurred yesterday morning of Airs H. Weenik, of Karoro. For some months, Airs Weenik had been under medical treatment, but her health failed to improve and she passed peacefully away. Elizabeth Price Weenik was born in Milton, Otago, in 1864, a daughter of the late Robert and Isabelle Lothore. During the last days of AYest Coast goldmining, the parents arrived at Hokitika on the ship “Alambra”. with their two children Jessie and Elizabeth, who was then three years of age. From Hokitika they went on horseback and on foot to Liverpool Bill’s Gully, Stafford, and here a heme was hewn out of the bush, which served for some fourteen years While still a young girl, Elizabeth, her schooling competed, proceeded to Greymoutli—reached in those days by horse tram along the coast and by “cage” over the Teremakau river. Airs Weenik is survived by her sisters Isabelle. Agnes, Margaret, and Jessie (Mrs Debenham), her brother ’William, and by her husband, four daughters and four sons. Two sons were killed in the Great War, Frank (Fomme), and Harry (Passcheadaele).

Men! Ask to see the new threequarter oily canvas coats. Thoroughly guaranteed. 'Spot cash price ,32s 6d at AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Faded or grey hair restored to former beauty with Rachel Tonic. Not dye. 3s 6d, AY. E. Williams, Chemist. Advt.

Here’s a remedy for coughs and been looking. Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. AYill break up the most troublesome cold in an incredibly short time, and builds up the system against worse ills resultant therefrom. Fold everywhere-—ls 6d, 2s 6d and 4s Gel. —Advt.

I-o-dent Tooth Paste removes all stains and tartar from the teeth. Contains iodine. Is 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—‘Advt.

Waterproof garments in various qualities including our super guaranteed garments at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Vvinter is here with its attendant coughs, colds and other lung complaints. lie prepaid! to nip such ailments in the bud. Keep a large 2s 6(1 bottle of u Nazol” handy—contains 120 doses. Small size Is fid contains 60 doses.—Advt.

TUn Wntnrrw c r,')rts Meeting has been postponed until Thursday, May 2Gth.

A long night dance is being held in lie Woodstock Hall next Friday evening. ■

Mr T. R. Ohesterman inserts a notice of thanks in this issue to the electors of Central Riding.

Messrs Murdoch and Ward insert a notice of thanks to the electors of the Northern Riding.

A record trip has been completed by -he m.v. Gael, which- made the trip to Okuru and return in 30 hours. The ossel landed' passengers, cargo, and 45 head of cattle at Okuru, and .1 at Bruce Bay for a passenger, returning to Hokitika where it arrived about 11 o’clock dast evening. • j :i • /-Hid : V

As was reported in fouw columns yesterday, the trouble between the coal owners and the coal miners unions cn the West Coast has been for the time being held over, pending a con er.nce between the parties, at which the proposals of the owners and the miners will be discussed, work to continue meanwhile on the terms at present in operation, and week at the various mines was' to be resumed to-day.

To augment the funds of the Hokitika Operatic Society which is shortly to produce “Merria England,” a dance will be conducted in the Sotdiers 1 Hall by the Society this evening, The primary object of the Society is that will meet with the approval of the townspeople as a whole,-and its efforts are deserving of support. It is to be hoped therefore, that the patronage will be greater;even that that anticipated. Attention;: is being paid to those features which make for the success of ail evening; and an enjoyable time can be assured to-night.

Mr R .Speed, the well-known dredge expert, has been appointed superintendent of construction and also dredgemaster of the dredge about to be placed on the Matakitaki river by the Mataki Dredging Company, Ltd. Dismantling work will commence forthwith and the construction of the pontoon will be undertaken as soon as the timbers can be freighted to the site. The dredge will be erected on the original site selected by the vendors, near Murchison.

Charged with the theft on or about April 22nd, of two shovels, valued at 17s, the property of the Grey- County Council, William Henry Luke, 22 miner of Rapahoe, appeared at the Magistrate’s Court at.Greymouth yesterday, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M. He pleaded not guilty. Senior Sergeant C. C. Roach conducted ( the prosecution. Accused’s statement' was that when working on the dole at Runanga, he had taken the shovels, but did not know to whom they belonged. He was coiivicted and ordered to come up for sentence If called "upon ‘ Within tw’elvfl months, Ho was also ordered to pay os for damage 'to the shovels, and 3s car hire. /

Lifo and lustre restored to faded hair by using Rachel Hair Tonic. a dye. 3s 6d bottle. W, E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Don’t take risks with colds—take Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. It’s a marvellously efficient remedy. Pleasant;- to take. Builds up the system. Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s fid.—Advt.