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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1926, Page 2

A notice in the estate of the late George FI. Delbridge appears in this issue. Particulars to be sent to Mr A. R. Eleoclc, Solicitor for the executrix. The favourable consideration of the Government lias been recommended by f’e Select Committee, which considered the petition of Mary Doyle, of Greymouth, who asked for compensation after having resigned her position as nurse at a mental hospital, under a misapprehension. A golfer had a curious experience on the Ta uranga links on Thursday morning. He drove off the first tee and barely had the ball come to rest on the fairway when lmlf-a-dozen blackhacked seagulls made a sudden descent on it. With much wrangling they disputed possession with one another for a few moments until one out-man-oevured the others, seized the hall and quickly flew off with it. Another player had a similar experience on the Tnuranga links earlier in the season.

Most economical remedy for coughs, colds, influenza—“ Xazol,” the scientific remedy. Powerful. penetrating. Take on sugar or inhale. 60 doses Is Gd.—Adrt. '

The members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association are invited to attend at the Soldiers’ Hall for supper at ten o’clock this evening (Friday) to say farewell to Mr Reg. Moore, lion, secretary, who is being transferred to Auckland.—Advt.

The division list on the third reading of the Summer Time Bill in the Legislative Council on Wednesday was as follows:—Ayes—Barr, Clark, Cohen, Craigie. Earnshaw, Hall Jones. Hanan, Tsitt, MacGregor. Mclntyre, Malcolm. Smith. Snodgrass. Stout, Thomson, Witty. Noes—Rhodes, Alison. Carrington. Fleming. Guthrie. Hawke, Lang. Manlier, Mitchelson. Moore, Newman, Reed, Rikihnna. Scott. Sinclair, Stewart.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will bo continued in the Soldiers’ Mall this (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp when the following prizes will he for competition:—First. 8-dav chiming clock; second, 21-piece tea set; third, household mincer; fourth. Idoz. AY. and G. cups and saucers. All prize winners play off at the end of the season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Good prizes! Roll up! Admission ,2s.—Advt.

Another mine accident through a fall of coal occurred yesterday, the scene being the State colliery at Rewanui. Two miners, Alessrs Jack Robertson and Albert Patterson, were engaged, it is understood, in drawing out a set. when the coal fell from the roof upon them both. The result was that Robertson was hurt rather severely, the full extent of his. injuries not being at the time ascertainable; while Patterson was severely bruised. Roth men were brought to Greymouth by the evening train.

The annual ball in aid of the lands of the Memorial Hall, Kninnra', took place on Wednesday evening and attracted a large attendance, including many from tin's district. The night was beautifully line and ideal lor dancing. The music was in the capable hands of Everybody’s Orchestra, extras being played by Mrs Aidvor and .Miss .Mclntosh, and Air Spiers admirably carried out the duties of Al.C'., and was ably assisted by -Air E. AleGrath. The supper prodded by the ladies committee was favourably commented on as being one of the best. The floor and appointments were in excellent order and the general verdict was that the ball was the test held for a long time.

Our new seasons dress materials are now coining to hand and comprise all the newest materials in dainty fabrics that will be in keen demand for the coming season. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The weekly euchre takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. There should be a large attendance as there is an attractive list of prizes. At the supper adjournment a presentation will be made to the Secretary. Air ■Reg. Aloore who is leaving for Auckland to-morrow. An important announcement will be made also, in regal'd to lucky Friday competitions on iho first Friday in each month, commencing on Friday of next week. The euchre evenings are very popular and have been helpful to the R.S.A. in discharging the debt on the ball fund. Further funds arc now needed for painting etc., and the weekly euchres will be continued for the present every Friday.

An accident that, is probably unique in New Zealand was mentioned at the meeting of the Fketalmnu County Council recently, as having occurred during the recent rains. A culvert fell in on the Central road, and a couple of hurdles were placed at the approaches. A boy riding a pony was going along the road at dusk, and apparently did not understand why the hurdles had been placed there. In any ease lie put the pony at tlie obstacle, which it cleared in a flying leap —and landed partly in the subsidence, A fall for horse and rider down some fifteen feet of filling then resulted. The boy went right down into the water, hut he held on to the bridle which came off, and the pony disappeared into the culvert. The boy heard a noise and ran to the other end of the culvert where the pony reappeared. It had suffered considerable damage in its passage through Off feet of a 3ft Bin culvert.

Tho death took place yesterday of -Mr Patrick Donnellnn, M.C.C., at Nelson Creek, as the result of the injuries sustained through a full last week from a viaduct on the tramline of the sawmill of Ponnellan Brothers at Nelson Creek, ft had keen hoped that, despite his. severe injury, he would recover, hut an operation was eventually found necessprv. This took place yesterday, hut proved unavailing, and his death subsequently occurred. A fine type of West Coaster, to know the late Mr Ponnellan was to esteem him for his upright and kindly nature. For many years he represented tho Nelson Creek district on the Grey, Countv Council, and was an ex-Chairman of that hotly. He had been engaged in mining and sawmilling and was a keen follower of sport and was a well-known racing owner for many years. Pet-eased was a native of Nelson Creek, where he was born over fifty-one years ago. and was unmarried. He is survived by his mother, who resides { in Grey-mouth, and by five brothers, namely. Peter, Arthur, Michael and Janies (Nelson Creek), and Thomas (Groyi'nouth), while there are also two sisters.

The big tunnelling job at- hake Coleridge, in connection with the hydroelectric scheme, has been completed and the members of the party, who had been on the work for two years, showed on Wednesday at Christchurch the esteem in which they held the leader, Air Janies Ueban, by presenting him with a cheque for £BSO. in addition. .dr Al. Aloyce, Air Hebnn’s lirst lieutenant, was given an inscribed gold watch, gold chain and ring. Presentations oi' a pocket wallet, inscribed gold-mounted fountain pens and gold pencils were also made to Alessrs W. Alurrav and It. Walsh, mail-carriers, these gifts being front the residents of the locality. The disbandment of the party was marked by a gathering at the New Itailway Hotel, the Alayor, Air J. K. Archer, presiding. Air P. It. Clitnie, who sat next to him, represented the Canterbury Progress League and another guest of honour was Air AV. T. Thomas, an old miner, who was instrumental in having the members of Air Behan’s party rewarded for the part they took during the disaster which occurred nearly twelve months ago.. After a number of laudatory speeches Air Be ban returned thanks for the gift to him and referred to the harmony which had prevailed in the party. He expressed gratitude for the assistance which had been given by the Government and the people of Christchurch at the time of the disaster. the loss of the victims in which was felt very much by the party although they were not actually members of it. Air Bebau also expressed thanks

lor the assistance given airs ureen, a widow of one of the victims, especially mentioning the Mayor, Mr J. IT. Blackwell. Mr P. R. Climie, and the newspapers. Air Thomas was also thanked for the action he had taken in writing to the Prime Minister. Mr P. Webb accepted the present on behalf of Mr Moyee who was indisposed, and Messrs Murray and Walsh piade suitable acknowledgements.

Addisons are now making their first show of spring and summer millinery, coats etc. Inspection invited.—Advt.

New Arillincry is a theme that will always interest ladies, our fair readers will be pleased to know that we are now opening up the new season’s millinery and invite all ladies to call and inspect the line display.—Schroder and Co.—Advt'.

Helen use of the depredations of wild pigs among lambs, backblocks runhoiders in the Wanganui district, now that the lambing season is, imminent, arc waging energetic war upon the mai adders. Sustained efforts to wipe out pigs in the back country have met with little success, says the “AA aiiganui Chronicle.” and on outlying stations the piratical hogs are as much a part of the livestock as arc the sheep themselves. Rewards have been oflcred and on many places permanent engagements have been given to pighunters. Is per snout being the ruling rate of remuneration. The work of the pighunters is arduous and wearying, hut has the advantage of being healthy, and if good dogs can be procured as many as -10 or (10 pigs can bo slain in a day.

“ AVlmt is the verdict?” came in throaty tones from the back ol the Napier Supreme Court last week, when a jury was waiting for the Judge to take his seat to receive a verdict. The startled glance of all in Court quickly turned to the direction of’the voice, to see n man sitting in the body of the Court, evidently quite unabashed that he had rudely disturbed the dignity and overstepped the rules of etiquette of the Court. Again came the same query. “ What is the verdict? whereupon a uniformed constable walked quietly to where the offender was sitting and took him out of the Court.

The AA’cstport Technical High School football team, in charge of the director, Air .Met,son. is leaving Newman’s garage at 7.30 a.m .on Saturday next for Recfton. The Newman Shield match will be played in the afternoon, and the boys will spend Sunday at Reefton. On Monday they go on to Hokitika and play Hokitika District High. Semol cither oh Tuesday or AAodnesday. The team then returns to Greymouth on ■ Wednesday to play Grey Technical College on Thursday, September 2nd. The return trip to AVcst port will be made on the following day. The boys selected to make toe trip are the following; Ellis Fiicnd leapt.). Alan I.arson, John Ncsbit, Jack Laiigrisli, G. Buttenvorth, Henri HayMeKcnzic. Levick Kerr. Mariili Foreman. James Straclinn, lorn ( uitin. John Jcnkinsou. AAilliain Little. James Thorn, Charles Robertson. Tom Alarr. Gordon Neill. John Raynor, Donald Curtis, James AA’ills. y

Sylvia AVebb, who lias become fairly well known in Christchurch during the past few days, was. told by Air 11. AWiddowson, S.AIon Tuesday that she must permanently leave the Dominion for Honolulu by the Niagara next sailing day. To stay longer would

mean another appearance in Court. The woman, whose husband is in Honolulu, appeared for sentence on a charge of having obtained goods to F-c value of £2 Ills 0(1 from the Drapery and General Importing Company Ltd. by I a holy representing herself'to be Airs Harley. The Alagistrate asked accused's counsel (Mr Ai Lachlan) by which boat she was going, and was informed tlmt originally it was the Aorangi, but the Supreme Court proceedings bad rendered that- impossible. She was now to sail, if allowed, by the Niagara. The Magistrate said he understood that a ticket bail been taken out. He <md .all the circumstances that could lie gathered together before him, and in the interests of the community, and ol the accused lid self, it would bii better if she went by the steamer. She would he convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon, conditionally on leaving the Dominion permanently for Honolulu. “That means that if she stays longer she will be brought up on this charge,” he added." Special value hosiery at AlcGiuei s. Lady Fair superior quality American lisle hose, in nude, peach, apricot, onion, white, champagne, etc., special price zs fid a pair. May American silk hose, double feet and heels, moF seam, all the latest shades. Special price 3< lid a pair. AfcGrucr’s Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails Advt, Golden Treasure Art Union Tickets 2s 6d each or nine for £l. £4OOO prizes. P.O. Box 171, Greymouth.— Advt.