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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1927, Page 2

Notice of the dog registration lees for the Borough of Boss appear in this

A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Friday, ai 2.30 p.in.

The Railway excursion fares on the second day of the "West Coast A. land P. Show, 17th February, from Hokitika to GTeymouth return are first class -Is, second 2s 6d.

Messrs C. Meredith and Co., Box 21, Wainiate notify choicest dessert raspberries for sale. As the season will only last a. lew days more early application is necessary.

A notice appears in this issue that a meeting of the Hibernian Society will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in St. Mary’s Club Booms at 7.30 o’clock. All members arc reqiiested to attend.

While a Christchurch lady was bathing at Ntw Brighton on Sunday afternoon. nracticallv all her clothing was removed from the pier dressing sheds, and she was forced to go home, by motor-car, in a bathing costume, an overcoat and a pair of stockings.

The Beel'ton District excursion takes place to-morrow (Wednesday) the train leaving Inangalnni Junction at 6 a.m. and Beel'ton at 7.1 d a.m., and arriving at Hokitika at VI a.m. The return journey will be commenced at d.3d p.m.. Beel'ton being readied at 9.30 p.m. and Innngnlbua Junction at 10.30 p.m.

To-morrow (Wednesday) the usual weekly half-holiday will not he observed. the Mayor having proclaimed Thursday next as a whole holiday, when the Hokitika district excursion takes place to Point Elizabeth. Train will leave Boss at 8.10 a.m. picking up passengers at all stations, except Hokitika. from which station a special train will leave at 8.30 a.m.

Old friends in the district will boar with regret of the death at Lower Tlutt. Wellington, on Thursday last of Mrs Johanna AlcGrath. widow of the. late .Mr John .McGrath for many years a well known resident of Goldsborougli. and mother of Mr J. J. AlcGrath. the well-known solicitor of Wellington. Deceased was 80 years of ago.

Arising out of celebrations at Preston Road, Greymouth, on New Year’s morning, the warmth of the welcome extended to 1927 was not appreciated by Arthur McCarthy, who, with his wife and children, desired to get a few hours’ sleep. When, therefore, at two o’clock on New Year’s morning, fireworks began to sizzle and explode on the window sill of his shop, he lose in his wrath, and went on the trail of the disturbers of his peace. They were three juveniles, and Arthur, despite his bare feet, chased and caught one ot the youngsters. He then wont in search of the father of the other two hoys, William AlcPherson. to tell him what he thought of them. When AlcC arthy met .McPherson, then came the tug of war; after the war. came legal proceedings. .McCarthy laid an information against AlcPherson tor alleged assault, and the ease was heard by Mr Meldrum at the Greymouth Court yesterday, in the presence of a considerable audience. After hearing lengthy evidence the Magistrate said there was no doubt that defendant struck complainant; lie admitted striking him twice and the evidence as to the marks on McCarthy’s face showed that he had been hit pretty had. The question was whether defendant was justified in Ibis action. McPherson admitted that lie was not struck by McCarthy, and said that was due to his own smartness. If lie were so smart, surely he could have waited until McCarthy aimed a blow at him. I do not think lie has proved that lie struck -McCarthy in self defence,” said the S.M. " .McCarthy was no doubt excited, ns hoys had disturbed his child-, ren by letting off crackers. There was no occasion for AlcPherson to strike McCarthy with tlhe force that he did. J must hold that an assault was committed. There might (be an excuse tor the people being in a .somewhat excited state of mind, as they had been 'first-footing.’ hut AlcCarthy in a more peaceable state of mind, luul gone to bed. and was disturbed by the crackers. Defendant is convicted and find 61.”

Be prepared for the warm weather and keep cool with one of our Japanese sunshades: Lady’s 3s lid. maid’s 3s 6d. girl’s Ls fid, less than half-price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Millinery bargains—3 only models, regular prices 49s Gd to o-3s Sale prices 25s ; G only model liats, regular price -las—Sale price 19s lid; reacly-to-iv-cnr hats, regular prices 15 s Gd to 35s—Sale prices 4s lid to 12s 6d; children’s hats—all reduced to special sale prices, from 2s 6d.—At McKay's Summer Sale.—Advt.

A. and P. Show. Groymouth.—En-t tries close on Wednesday 2nd. Feb. P. 0. Box 171, Gtoyniouth.

A. reminder is given of the auction sale by Messrs ,M. Houston and Co., of the furniture and effects of Mr B. F. Perham, on the premises, Fitzherbert St. to-morrow at 2.30 p.m.

During January Justice Adams granted probate in the estate of Margaret E. McArthur, and granted letters of administration in the estate of Daniel J. Malone.

Heavy rain has fallen, during the last two days. bin. being recorded at Greynioutb. The rivers and creeks are running high. There have been several minor washouts on the railway lines and roads. The weather is now apparently clearing.

The rainfall continued steadily yesterday and during the night. This morning it appears to he clearing. For the two days commencing on Sunday morning till 9 a.m. to-day the rainfall was 1.47 inches and 2.73 inches, a total of 4.20 inches.

The friends of Air and Airs Charles Foote, of Ruatnpu, will hear with regret of the death of their young daughter at Invercargill, suddenly, on Saturday last. Airs Foote was on a visit to her parents, the child being taken ill suddenly and passing away after a brief illness.

The New Zealand -Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices arc being offered for fat stock for export on the 28th January—Canterbury and North Otago: Prime woolly lambs, ,%'lbs and under Bijd; 37-4.721 bs, Sd ; 4Lll)s and over, 7d. Second Quality lambs, 7f|d. Prime wethers ofilbs and under, did; d7-!ilibs., dd ; fid-721b5., d.;d. Ewes: dSlbs and under, 3]d., 49-041b5., dpi.

For the first time under the new Act the Electrical Wiremen’s Registration Board of New Zealand held examinations in October, 1926, for electrical wimnen. Of the six who sat at Greymouth for the practical and written tost three were successful—F. lianton, P. J. 1,. Palmer, J. Unwin, while C'. M. Han rah a u passed in written only, while J. NY. Johnston passed in practical only.

Messrs \Y. AYeddel and Co Ltd advise dated London • 28th :—Danish butter, 182 sto 184 s, (last week 170 s) ; market steady. X.Z. unsalted, 182 sto 184 s (182 s to 184 s); salted 172 s to 174 s 0 72s to 17 Is); salted stored 166 s to 168 s ; market slow. N.Z. cheese, white 93s to Ills (93s to 945); coloured. 94s to fids (94s to fid) ; market slow. Canadian cheese, coloured and white, firs to 100 s (96s to 100 s); market steady.

A return published in the Gazette shows that during tile quarter ended December 31, 1926, Nelson was the only postal district in the Dominion where savings bank deposits were ill excess of withdrawals, the sum being 63711. For the quarter the withdrawals exceeded the deposits in all districts by £705.132 as compared with an excess of withdrawals totalling .6942,039 in the corresponding quarter of 1925. The centres showing heavy withdrawals last quarter were: Dunedin 6122,422. Wellington 6113.577 and Christchurch 6101.162.

Something in the nature of a plague of frogs has descended on a part of the North Island, says an exchange, ami motorists making long trips at night oin testify to the frequency with which their headlights pick out frogs hopping across the road. Even in the recent dry wopther, the frogs have lieen many in number, while in the rainy weather of the holidays they positively swarmed over certain sections of road. Near Wanganui they have been seen in hundreds along the roads, and one motorist who came From Taihapc the other night said that at one place a moving carpet of flogs caused his car to skid.

Something in the nature of a freak eel was caught in the Kaupokonui river about a month '.ago. and is nowexhibited in a show window in 11awera( says an exchange). Except for a black spot at the end of its tail and another on the tip of its nose, the eel is canary-yellow in colour. The eel was caught by Air Charles Davis in the lviupokoiiui river, about a month ago, since when it has been kept in captivity by Alt' lies. Alackay. of Otakeho. As long as two months ago ALr Davis first saw the eel. and made several attempts to catch it. at last managing to capture it on a small hook. The hook with which the freak was caught is still inside it, but nevertheless the fish still appears to be quite lively and has created a good deal of interest, especially on the part of the Alaoris.

Special Sale discounts—All linoleums 3ft. 6ft and 12ft wide, prices ranging from 5s fid to 24 s Od a yard—Loss 2s fid in the £ during sale period; 20 linoleum squares. 9ft x 9ft. Oft x 10ft Oin. Oft x 12ft—Special sale discount of 2s fid in the £ ; carpet runners, hearth rugs, carpet squares, sofa rugs—all subject to 2s fid in the £ discount during McKay’s Summer Sale.—Advt.

Come to Greymouth—Huge Fire Salvage Sale at McGruer’s begins on Friday. January 28th. at 9 a.m. The huge fire salvage stocks cost us nothing. All we ask are silly prices to covo” cost of drying and preparing for sale. No better value anywhere in New Zealand. We will refund your travelling expenses if you are not satisfied. A few shillings will huv much. McOruer’s temporary premises. Creymoutih.—Advt.

Ten pieces of carpet runners, new designs—just in from Home.—Tapestry’s ds fid and 6s lid, Axminster 16s fid and 17s fid, Velvet pile 12s 9d, Hair Runner for hard wear 19s 9d. Better value than before.—McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

Pure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table Vinegar and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Best for all purposes.—Advt. Bargains at McKay’s Summer Sale—--20 dozen Indies’ white cotton vests, regular price Is fid—Sale price lOd ; 12 dozen superior white cotton vests, usually 2s 3d—Sale price Is fid; 2 dozen heavy minerva cotton vests, usually 4s fid—Sale price 3s fid.—Advt. In bulk or bottle, Sharland’s Table Vinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Specify “Sliarland’s” to your grocer.—Advt.