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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1932, Page 4

Consume! s of gas are reminded that accounts for October must be paid by 4 p.m. on Monday next to secure discount.

Xmas novelties that are sure to please, obtainable now at Addisons. Call and inspect to-dav. We reserve.— Advt.

A dance will be held in the Ivokatalii Public Hall this (Saturday) evening. Music by Cook and Ackers. Admission Is and is 6d. —Advt.

The Gael arrived from Wellington this morning at 9 o’clock with general cargo. A cargo of timber is* being loaded and ‘the vessel sails to-morrow morning for Motueka. On her return she loads timber for Wellington.

The visiting members of the Executive of the Fire Brigades Association and competing members at the demonstration to-day, will he enterained this evening at the Soldiers’ Hall at a smoke concert, when the prize money and trophies won during the day will be presented.

Schroder and Co. are now showing a fine selection of frocks at very fine cut prices, Tanging from 12s 6d to 57s 6d; an early call is essential.— Advt.

Under the auspices of the St. Paul’s Amateur Dramatic Club, Mark Milford’s farcical comedy “Turned Up” will he staged at the Princess Theatre on November 29, under the direction of Mr H. M. Coulson. This i:s guaranteed to be perhaps the greatest comedy which Hokitika theatre-goers have yet had the opportunity of witnessing. It contains a splendid plot, and is packed with humorous situations.

A youth riding a bicycle in Tancred Street had a very lucky escape last evening just before dusk. He was cycling along at a good pace when a loose piece of board on : the road caught in tho chain and the cycle turned a clean somersault, the rider also doing an acrobatic turn of a similar nature and landing on the road with a thump on his hack well ahead of the cycle. A couple passing by went to his asistance, and were surprised to find the young man, unhurt by big experience, while the cycle was also undamaged. A markable escape tinder the cii'ounstances.

When the honour of being a life honorary member of the West Coast Fire Brigades Association was accorded secretary Walton last night it was mentioned that this was the last honor that he could receive in Fire Brigade affairs. It was stated • that he had filled all positions 'in the N.Z.U. F.8.A., and it was worthy of mention that he was appointed President of the U.F.B.A. at Hokitika in 1903 (a lucky one for hi: j said a ninterjector) Appreciation of the past services of Mr Walton was voiced by members in no uncertain A arms, and Mr Walton very feelingly expressed his appreciation at the generous references and the fulfilment of his desire in having reached the objective.

To those about looking for value in linoleums, ■squares, carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormats, and curtains, avail do well to pay Schroder and Co. a vi,sil|. 'Special inducement ‘will be given to large purchasers. Values cannot be beaten.—Advt.

The meeting of representatives of Greymouth public bodies which took place on Thursday evening dealt with a number of matters affecting the welfare of the district, arising out of the recommendations of the Economy Commission. One of the subjects discussed was that of the recommendation for the closing of a number of the Stamps and Deeds Registers offices, including that at Hokitika. As on e of the speakers pointed out, the closing of the Deeds office would cause a very great dal of inconvenience to the residents in all parts of the West Coast, as there would be a great amount of delay in the completion of any business which has to pass through the office. The actual saving by the suggested procedure would be very small, while it would entail added expense to users of the office, so that the actual savings would lie of a negligible nature. Other matters of special interest to this district included the speedy completion of the road between Kumara Junction and Flowery Creek, the suggestion made in the report to the taking away from public bodies of the fees received under the Alcoholic iliquors Sale Control Act and of the fees, fines and penalties under the Mining Act. The protest was r timely on and it should have the si nig support of all local bodies on the. West Coast, who will all lie vitally affected if the suggested recommendations are put into effect.

Public preference lias proved the effeoMvrnefw of Tonking’s Linselfcl Emulsion for remedying coughs am colds and *• 11 such kindred ailments. Try it vour self next time. Extremely pleasant to take. Sold everywhere. Is fid., 2s fid, and 'ls fid -Ada,

Addisons have opened a new range of Curtain iNets for Xmas trade. Prices from 3/9 and quality that cannot be beaten.— Advt.

The monthly meeting of t) i-nu and Woodstock Women's Institute was held at Rimu on Wednesday. Mrs Stoop presided over a large attendance. A kitchen utensil competition was won by Mrs E. Stoop, and a names competition by Miss V. Boyd. Afternoon tea was. served by the hostesses, Mrs J. O’Connor and Mists T. O’Connor..

A successful dance was held in the Sol liers’ Hall last evening, when members of the visiting fire brigades were entertained. Despite the lateness of the season there was a good attendant!.? and an enjoyable time was spent to music by Cgs. Williams 'and His Happiness Boys. Appreciation of the hospitality extended them was voiced by some of the visitors. The Government has become more sympathetic in its dealings with Crown tenants over the last few years, according to Mr D. Stowell, who has retired from the position of Crown tenants’ representative on the 'Canterbury Laud Board. Mr Stowell said that the present Government had gone into the conditions surrounding settlers more thoroughly than any previous Government, and had done a great 'deal to assist them in more wlays than one. The Land Boards had been blamed for many things which they had no control over, he -added. The Boards exerted little power, and had the privilege of making recommendations to the Government only, Much of the criticism leveled against the Boards with regard to the purchase of land for soldier settlers was unjustified.

Further particulars of the colliery fatality at Dunollie yesteruay show that as the result of -a fall of several hundred tons of stone in Boote -and Party’s co-perative mine at Dunollie yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, a member of the party, Robert Gore, was killed, whilst another miner, James Devlin, was injured. Both men were working / mates, and were engaged in pillar extraction, when the root came away, and a great mass of stone came down, burying both men. It was an hour before Gore was extricated, and life was then found to be extinct. It took a much longer time, however, to get Devlin out, namely four hours, as he was further back than his mate. Being still conscious, Devlin was able to direct the rescuers to where he was anchored, showing marvellous pluck, and rendering the rescue party great/ assistance. Devlin, who is a married man with one child, is 42 years of age, and a native of Brunnerton. He is suffering from shock and bruising. The full extent of his injuries will be determined to-day. The ate Robert Gore, who was a native of Wigan, Lancashire, England, was 52 years of age, a nd had resided at Runanga for the past twenty-seven years, and was a wellknown and highly respected resident, He leaves tx wife and on son, Robert Sidney, who is a school teacher at Wainihinihi, .