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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1933, Page 4

Despite the efforts' of the police and other search parties, the whereabouts of Miss Dulcie Taylor, who has been missing from her home at Westport for’ the past four days, has not been discovered. A diver went down yesterday, but without result.

St. Mary’s euchre tournament tomorrow night at 8 o’clock. First prize, groceries valued at 14s; 2nd, 501 bof Hour; 3rd., 21b. of tea; 4th., 41bs. butter. Admission Is.— Advt. '

The Methodist Church of New Zealand is setting apart Sunday April 2, as a day for special prayer respecting present-day problems. The Rev. M. A. Rugby Pratt, the chairman of the North Canterbury Methodist Synod, has requested all Methodist preachers, both ministerial and lay, to take the necesary steps to secure the due obseiwance of the day.

If you lack tlio Inspiration for knitting see Addison’s window display of new wools in all wanted shades. They are sure to tempt you, and the prices are surprisingly low. Advt.

Mr R. C- -Rooney who has been stationed in th G local Post Office for the past nine y-ci'rs left thi,s morning to take up duties as postmaster at Kaimara replacing Mr D. Cooling who has been transferred to Ashburton. Mr Rooney has been a capable and obliging officer, and his promotion is well deserved.

The secretary of the Southland branch of the Waitaki High School Old Boys’ Association lias been advised that so many old boys have signified their intention of being present at the jubilee celebrations in May that all available accomodation in Oamaru has been booked. A camp on the show grounds will be necessary to cone with the overflow.

Three premises were broken into at Christchurch during the week-end, the heaviest loser being Panned and Company, Limited, of Cashel Street, from whose shop boots 1 and shoes to the value of about £l6 were taken. Shirts, socks, and ties valued at £6 were stolen from a shop owned by Mr F. G. Colech in, of Selwyn street. From the prescent Service Station in Selwyn street, Spreydon, 6s pn cash was stolen.

Evidence of a heavy run of &chnapper along the coast wag given by a catch of nearly 500 fish by a Now Plymouth party. The launch s was loadod to a foot above the gunwales and had brought its unwieldy cargo from the White Cliffs. The catch was made with hand lines, as many as six or eight fish being pulled up at a time. Later a “long’’ line, with 300 books was put down and this also proved a success. The party left on Saturday night and returned on i Satudav afternon.

“I am a ‘fly-drinker,’ ” stated a witness in an assiuilt case heard before ill- F. K. Hunt, S.M., in the Police Court Auckland. “ ‘Fly-drinker?’ What does that mean?” asked the magistrate. The man then went on to say that he meant that he drank “with the flies.” Questioned further, he said that meant that he drank on hi s own. While Court officials were most puzzled by the- expression those in the gallery- of the Court showed that the meaning of “fly-drinker” was not lost on some of those present.

lied reflectors on motor-cars are no longer compulsory. Comprehensive regulations gazetted a fortnight ago require that cars should be fitted with two head-lights and a red tail-light, but no mention is made of the red reflectors, the use of which was prescribed about three years ago. Doubts as to the value of the reflectors have frequently been expressed at meetings of motoring organisations. The authorities were very active in issuing warnings, requiring the fitting of the reflectors, during the first six months after the regulation came into force. Inquiries showed that it is not yet generally known that the reflectors are not legally necessary. One garage proprietor said he had just completed an order to fit reflectors to a fleet of 20 cars. It has been estimated that, in the aggregate, the motorists of New Zealand have spent at least £BOOO in fitting reflectors which are now not required.

Addisons’ extend a hearty invitation to all to call and inspect their new winter goods now on view. The very newest in millinery, coats, jumpers, frocks, etc.—Advt.

The “Nn-Way” hemstitcher—an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can he used in aiiy make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it you can do all your own hemstitching, picoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.,” and costs only 2s 6d.—Advt.

The most discerning housewives use Shnrland’s Vinegar. Jt’s so pure, so piquant, so fuU-fiavoured and it’s brewed in New Zealand. Sold in hol 110 or hulk ftt all stores. —Advt.

A donation of £2 2s from the Hokitika Savings Bank is acknowledged lay the Hokitika Fire Brigade.

A heavy north wester set in last evening and wa« accompanied by heavy rain at times, Th e wind changed 'to the south west and continued to blow during the night. To-day there are changeable conditions with occasional showers. iher e is a heavy sea running and the sailing of the Gael and Fanburn is postponed till the sea moderates.

The Canterbury-Westland Distinct C'hurch of Christ held its annual confer. enc e in .the Moorhouse Avenue Church, c :n Saturday. The gathering was led by Pastor Ye.rcoe j 0 f •Ashburton. it was announced th.. ; t Pastor H. Cave, of Greymouth, had been elected president of the conference for the ensuing year.

At Reefton yesterday morning, Mrs Mather, sister 0# Mr E. W. Spencer, was exercising a horse on the racecourse when the animal got out of hand ,and Mrs Mather was thrown, striking the rail. She was attended by Rr Marshall, who found that she had received a fracture ci, two ribs as well as being somewhat bruised.

Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, interviewed at Wellington, expressed the opinion that wind conditions and the surroundings put Rongotai out of the question as an aerodrome for large, long-distance aeroplanes. When he saw it on his previous visit he approved of it for small machines, but this Avas. mistakenly accepted as a general approval, which was not intended.

For the week ended at midday on Monday 11 cases of notifiable diseases were reported in Canterbury and Westland were reported to the Health Department, compared with nine in the previous week. 'There was one death in Canterbury from tuberculosis. The notifications were:— West Coast: Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. puerperal sepsi s 2. Canterbury: Scarlet fever 3, enteric fever 1, tuberculosis 1, and puerperal sepsis 2.

■ There is every indication that the railway excursion’leaving her. e on Saturday for th p cricket test at will he widely patronised. The price of the tickets j,s adults Its 2d ; children 7s 1011 (not 11s 6d as previously advised). The train departs at 3.45 a.ni On 'Saturday and returns 'to Hokitika on Sunday morning, reaving Christchurch lat e on Saturday night. Tickets are available only from Messrs Griffen and Smith’s.

The death occurred on Monday at the Westport Hospital of one of the pioneers of the Buller District, Mrs Mary Roberts. The late Mrs Roberts, who was 82 years of age, was\ a native of Cornwall, and came to New Zealand on the ship “Adamant,” in company With her late husbaiidj who predeceased her It) years ago. Deceased is survived by four sons, 'William (Koitorangi), Ernest, Albert and Arthur (Westport) and three daughters, Mrs Mikkelson (Sergeant’s Hill), Mrs Felix and Mrs Woodcock (Westport).

The death of a very old resident of Greymouth district, Mr Joseph Bell, occurred yesterday afternoon at the Old People’s Home, Greymouth. A native of Yorkshire, England, the late Mr Bell had reached the great age' of ninety-one years. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, the latter being Mrs Thomas Jackson, and Mrs Jos Smith, of Castlepoint Lighthouse. The sons are George (Public Works Department, Waitaha, South Westland), Joseph, (sawmiller, Hokitika) and Charles (Paroa).

A letter from Mrs Moncrieff on behalf of the Nelson Bush and Bird Society was received at a meeting of the New Zealand Native Bird Protection Society in Wellington, asking if the society would co-operate in an effoit to get Farewell Spit declared a sanctuary. Godwits and turnstone make Farewell Spit a place of departure from New Zealand. It was said that Farewell Spit has come in for attention from sportsmen during the last few years, and many black swan had been shot there just prior to Christmas and sold in Nelson. One party alone had taken thirty-five swan. A sub-com-mittee was appointed to deal with the matter.

Adjutant Duggan, and a party of musicans from Greymouth were welcomed by a large and enthusiastio audience in All Saints’ Hall for tlie final meeting, held in connection with the Hokitika Salvation Army Harvest Festival. In the hall was an attractive display of fruit, vegetables, cakes and confectionery. The programme contributed by the visitors, was of a very high standard, and veil deserved the applause that followed each item. Adjutant Duggan disposed of the fruit and vegetables by “dutch auction at the conclusion of the programme, and in a very short space of time, practically a complete clearance was effected. This very successful gathering was concluded with a real Cornish pasty supper. Ensign Prou'se and the members of the local corps are delighted with the results of the Festival. Ensure successful p’ckles and sauces this season by usjnj New Zealand’s best vinegar—Sharp-ad’s. Pur«. piquant, full-flavoured. Sold in bottle or hulk at all stores.—Ad-*.

Whatever the season coughs and colds are always with ns. Thank (goodness we always have Tdnking’s Linseed Emulsion to give us prompt relief. It’s so soothing yet so pleasant to take. Sold everywhere, lg (Id, 2* fid and Is fid.—Advt