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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1920, Page 2

Notice of a bay horse impounded at Hokitika appears in this issue. The Canterbury Education Board invites applications in .this issue for vacancies on the teaching staff. Applications will .be received up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday 25th. February.

For the four weeks ending January 31st., the Greymoutli exports included the following: —Flax, 167 bales; wool

506 bales; bricks 207 tons; coke 47 tons; timber 4,093,089 feet. The coal exported from Greymoutli for the week ended February 7th amounted to 5,923 tons 6 c"t made up as follows:—Blackball, 2,271 tons 7 ewt; Pnporoa, 261 tons 7 cwt, Reefton, 558 tons 12 cwt; Point Elizabeth 464 tons 15 cwt; Liverpool, 1,664 tons 13cwt; Brunner, 454 tons 14 cwt; Koniui 146 tons 18cwt; Reefton, 101 tons: A case of lethargic encephilitis, that of a boy, who is now convalescent, is reported from Reefton. In one family there are five persons who have influenza, and in another four persons. It is understood there are a large number of influenza- cases in the Inangahua district as a whole, though only a proportion of these have been reported. No doubt, the position is similar in other places, but it is satisfactory to note that the disease is generally of a rather mild character.

Mr Massey has informed Mr Seddon M.P., the Government is prepared to consider the provision of timber stocking accommodation on the western side of the railway station at Kumara Junction, but cannot- comply with a request to do so on the eastern side of the station as the cost would be £4OOO. The Department will discuss with those Concerned the provision that is necessary on the western side, and instructions have been issued to the District Engineer at Greymouth accordingly. Mr Seddon has accordingly advised the sawmillers at Kumara of the Government’s attitude.

For the Floral Fete on Cass Square to-morrow afternoon the weather promises to be perfect. Very complete arrangements have been made for the gathering, which is on very popular lines. Tlie cut flowers and vegetables sections this year will be of special interest, the latter including exhibits form two Christchurch nurseries, while the latter section will show some remarkable growths. The local Agricultural Department is also making an interesting display of grasses. The ladies stalls will he replete with many delicacies and home necessities, while afternoon tea will be available throughout the afternoon in a cosy corner. All entries are requested to be placed in position by noon, the Fete opening at one o’clock. The nominal sixpenny piece will be charged for admission to the square.

An Amalgamation of the Phoenix Assurance Company and the Norwich Union Fire Office is announced. The shareholders of both companies have agreed to the fusion of the two concerns on the basis of an agreement drafted by the directors. The Phoenix Company which was established in 1792, absorbed in 1907 the Pelican and British Empire Company, in 1909 the Law Life Insuiance Company ,and in 1911 the Union Marine Company. The Norwich Union, which was establisbd in 1797, absorbed in 1908 the Norwich and London Accident Insurnce Company. It is understood that the representation of both companies in New Zealand will be continued as before, no changes being contemplated.

A painting of Nurse Cavell has been unveiled at the Dunedin Public Library. In an impressive speech, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout )said that Nurse Cavell had not gone forth clad in armour to fight, but in nurse’s uniform to do what she could for suffering humanity, and in her work had shown no ill will to the Germans, but tended them alike with others. The manner of her trial and the hasty execution of her sentence be characterised as one of the saddest pages in German history. The picture would be a constant reminder to all who saw it that humanity was one, and though the tragedy was enacted in Brussels, and Nurse Cavell was an English woman, it would remind us not only of the great glory of the nurses but of the evil that came upon humanity when such things a& pitv and kindness left the earth. Iho speaker went on to refer to a greatness in Germany that had gone and the possibility that some day repentance would come, and that yet there would he a monument in Berlin testifying the sincerity of a nation’s regeneration That monument would be to Auis Cavell. Kitchen economy demands the use of SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs less than others—gives better results. Your grocer sells it. Schroder and Co. have much pleasure iu announcing their great clearing sale of surplus stock in hats costumes boys’ clothing, remnants, etc. It "HI IVIV t 0 visit this sale. —Advt. ' When you ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,’’ but get STTARL\NDS. Best that money can buy.