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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1932, Page 4

Watch for McKay and Son’s announcement of a monster clearing sale at the end of the week, when great bargains will be given.—Advt.

The freight hauled through the Otira Tunnel during the last week ended June 25th, totalled 8928 tong, compared with 10,536 tons for the corresponding week last year, and 16,793 tons in 1930.

The Bishop of Christchurch has not ' been obliged to enter the hospital, as previously reported, but will still be unable to adhere to his original plan in regard to his visit to the West Coast. It i,s his intention, now, to visit here at the end of July.

The weather cleared yesterday afternoon and the night was dear. There was a heavy frost experienced early, fro-st and ice being noticeable before • p.m., and this morning there, wee a record of 11 degrees of front taken at the local observatory. To-day is gloriously fine with a clear -atmosphere, the Southern Alps having a heavy coating of allow,

"Again it lias been our privilege to be entrurted with the care of triplets —three bonny girls—who made splendid progress and were discharged when eight weeks old. Tw’ns no longer cause much excitement among our mines. During the year seven rets were admitted,” states the annual report of the Karitane Baby Ho-pital, Christchurch.

The Stewart IsV’d kiwi, which is the largest of the three New Zealand kiwis, is increasing in quite a remarkable degree (rtates the “Southland News” correspondent). Where some years ago- it was only heard in the mountains, it has now spread to all the low land in the southern part of Paterson Inlet. Boats anchored at night on the V-outli shores repeatedly hear the shrill piercing cd’s. even as far east as Little Glory Harbour.

Tlie sale of millinery now on at Schroder’s, is a huge success. A further lot just to hand bought at half price are to be sold at fractional profit, to clear. Now is your time to participate in the bargains now offering at Schroder’s Winter Sale. —Advt.

Sunday was the fourteenth anniversary of the loss of the Huddart Parker steamer Wimnieva, which wa c sunk by the explosion of a. German mine off the North Coast of New Zealand on June 26th., ]9IS. Of the 151 persons an board the vessel 26 lost "their lives—lo passengers and 16 of the ship’/; company, including tho master, Captain K. J. Kell. The disaster occurred early in the morning while the Wiromeva was on the way to Sydney from Auckland.

Electrical gear and wiring in the western side of the new Nurses Home oRi Riccarton avenue, Christchurch, was set on fire at some time between noon on Saturday and Monday morning. The contractor. Mr J. W. Beanland, said yesterday that there was clear evidence of incendiarism. The value of the gear destroyed, which has only recently hed.i installed, is about £l5O. The building is at present in such an unfinished state that it would not have been difficult for anvone to make an entrance.

John Charles Sharney, an Englishman aged twenty-four, was killed 011 Monday morning, while adjusting a tractor" on the property q-f Mr R. B. Johnston at Weka Pass, Waikari. He was making some adjustments to the drawbar of the plough at the back of the tractor, and whi.e standing on the ground evidently pulled the clutch to reverse the .machine. Ihe tiactor, jumped back, Shornoy being jammed between it and the plough. The wheel of the tractor passed over his body and be was killed instantly. He was a single man and it is not known if be had any relatives in the Dominion.

An inquest touching the death of the late Thomas Abraham Phelan, the unemployed worker who met his death by drowning in the Grey River on the morning of June 11, was held at- the Greymoutb Courthouse yesterday morning, before Mr IV Meldrum, Coronei, who returned the following verdict.— ‘‘That the deceased Thomas Abraham Phelan came to bis death by drowning in the Grey River on June 11, 1832, the result of jumping overboard from the in.s. Kaimiro while in a state of mental depression.”

No expense has been spared in making Cherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam the one and only sure remedy for all coughs and colds. You can reap the benefit by getting your bottle of Cherimal now from Messrs. Gooch and Co’s store. Be sure to ask for Cherimal. Two shillings and sixpence per bottle.—Advt,

Hair going grey? Use Rachel Hair Tonic, which promote s natural colour and Ins!re. 5s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Doping the stomach .can l cure a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For such ailment you need the com-mon-sense s eiontihe l-emedx -Nazol. Treats it as the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is Bd. 1.20 doses for 2s (id.--Advt,

Tlie Humphreys Bible Class will meet on Thursday evening, 80th June, at 7.30, and will be conducted by Her. C. 0. Hailwood.—Advt.

A football match between the Hokitika and Kumara Convents was played on Cass Square this mornmg ) Hokitika winning by 13 to 9, Father McKay being referee.

In view of her approaching marriage, Miss N. Reid, of the staff of the Hokitika District High School, was met by the other members of the staff who presented with a reading lamp, while-the children presented her with a leather suitcase.

At the sitting of the Arbitration Court on Friday morning at 10 o’clock the case of Thomas James Furlong (Mr Murdoch) v. Hokitika Harbour Hoard (Mr C. S. Thomas), claim for compensation (weekly payment)., will be hein;d.

Special sale of ladies’ coats this week nuuked down to 29/6, 32/6, 35/-, 45/- at Schroder’s Winter Sale. These were bought at a heavy discount. Come and see the value.—Advt,

With yesterday’s issue, the “Otago Witness (the weekly journal published by the Otaga Daily Times Co.), which wag established on February Bth 1851, will cease publication. In an editorial bidding farewell to readers, contributors, and staff reference is made to the inevitable changes brought by time, amongst them being the extension of transport facilities, which enables the daily newspaper to bo delivered every day where not so long ago there was only a weekly mail. Many of the popular special features of the “Witness” will be transferred, as far as possible, to the “Otago Daily Times.” High appreciation is recorded of the editor’s immediate associates, contributors, and many having served over a long period. Cordial appreciation of the long and consistent loyalty of readers many having been on the list of subscribers for over 50 years, also is recorded.

Buy New Zealand blanket 6 and keep New Zealand employed. Addisons are well prepared this winter with full .stocks marked at keen prices. A special discount for cash. —Advt.

The ravages of the grass grub in the Manawaru and 'Shaftsbury dii tricts, about eight miles from Te Arolia, have assumed serious proportions, and many farmers are having the greatest difficulty in finding feed for their stock (states a correspondent in an, exchange). In the area affected —a belt of land roughly four to five miles long by a mile across—the grass on farms has been eaten out and first-class farming land has become a barren waste. Paddocxs ot what were two years ago broad gcres of record butter-fat pastures have been converted into a deserted waste of dry, brown stubble unfit for grazing or for cropping, and a source of anxiety to the owners. For the last two months several of the farmers most affected have been grazing their stock on the roads, and as this meagre supply, gave out they have bean forced to drive their stock further and further afield until the task of herding them to and from the milkng shed lias become a day’s work in itself. Supplementary crops ot rape, mangels, or turnips have all failed before the onslaught of the grriss grub, and the outlook for next spring is most alarming.

It is open to all to ensure the sucof your treatment cf the common cough or cold. Just take with you two shillings and sixpence. Next call at Messrs Gooch and Co.’s store f"l ask for a bottle of Cherimal (double ■strength) Cough Balsam. * Mes-rs Gooch and Co. will do the rest. —Advt.

Safety first, Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung complaints. Use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Brakes up the worst cough or cold. Sold everywhere Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s 6d. —Advt.

For that irritating flatulence after eating try X-AN Mixture, X-AN freshens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper alimination. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Youth and beauty! Look to your hair! Greyness combated by use .of Rachfi! Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. W. E. Williams, C-hemist.—Advt.