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Hokitika Guardian, 1 September 1927, Page 2

Addisons are just making their first display of spring and summer goods. Inspection invited.—A dv t. The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society takes place to-night at 7.30 o’clock. The. Wallio sports will be held on Monday next, September oth and a wind—up ball will he held in trie evening. There was a fair attendance at St. Mary’s euchre tournament on Tuesday evening. The priv.e winners were: First, Miss O’Connor second, Mr AY. Thompson; third, Miss L. Krakowsk.v ; fourth, Mrs .7. Roberts. Tho Minister of Public Works has advised Mr Seddon M.P., that the question of providing a vote on thus year’s Estimates for the Kapitca road is being considered. The request for tho grant went from the County Council on behalf of the residents at Kapitea.

Aphelions mali, the natural enemy of the woolly aphis, lias got the blight in close subjection in Canterbury. The Government Orchard Instructor, Air L. Fayntcr. states that there are few orchards in which it lias not appeared. The parasite of woolly aphis was introduced by the Cawtliorn Institute.

The Catholic parishioners at Kumara are making preparations for the erection of a new Presbytery. Timber for the proposed building is now being conveyed to the site anil the work will be put in hand next month. It is proposed to erect the building on the site of the old Presbytery.

The. Survey Department has completed recently the survey of a new road line connecting the Little Wanganui river with the Lower Atatnroa. The distance is about seven miles and passes at the back of tho Saltwater Lagoon. The road line is on an easy grade, onssing over solid countir, and through some good patches of bush country. At the northern end it will connect with Peterson road and at the southern end with the Wataroa roads near the flnxmill.

The Returned Soldiers Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers Hall next Friday September 2nd at Bp.m. sharp when there will he eight valuable prizes for competition:—lst E.P. silver teapot, sugar and cream; 2nd. 3 large bread, flour and sugar hins ; 3rd. 7- piece salad set; 4th. E.P. mounted honey jar. stli. E.P. butter knife, sugar and jam spoon in case: 3th. set 4 fancy jugs; 7th box fancy stationery; Bth fancy sweet dish. Patrons are requested to roll up early and avoid the last minute mslu Supper provided. Admission 2s. Plnv commences at 8 o’clock sharp.— Advt.

Woods’ Creat Peppermint cure First aid for roughs, rolds Influenza

On Tuesday, Aug. 29th. and from then, on to show you the latest. Addison’s.—Advt.

Owing to indications of ilie coal heating in the No. 9 back off No. 1 level in the Blackball Aline, the management decided to seal the affected area off in the meantime. This was successfully done before any damage re suited.

Wellington tennis circles have learned that the visit of Gerald Patterson and J. B. Hawkes to New Zealand, which the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association hoped to arrange for the coming season will not eventuate. It is understood that the Council hopes to make other arrangements.

It is reported at Greymouth that a seam of mineral, believed to ho a molybdenite, was discovered in an alluvial claim at Twelve Mile, on the GreyBarrvtown road. A sample of the mineral was brought to Greymouth for analysis. The seam is eight or ten inches thick, and the mineral is believed to exist in large quantities. Molybdenite is stated to he worth £72 per ton.

The inquest on the late Mrs Martha Isohel Tooliey, who died at Greymouth on duly 7, will he resumed on September 9. The proceedings were commenced on July 11, and, after evidence of indcntiffcntion had been given, were adjourned sine die to enable further enquires to he made. It is understood that some of the evidence to be given will be of rather a sensational nature.

At the Cli'oyinouth Competitions now in progress local prize winners included Miss Moira Stopforth first in pianoforte solo “Minuet” or “Bagatelle,” 12 to 11 years; Miss 1. Gillooly second in mezzo-soprano test solo, one point under the winner; Cora Lynn, second 73 points, (vocal solo, own selection, girls under 10; Miss B. Vealc. third 69 points, ladies oration, own selection, “Youth and Sacrifice:” P. McGavin. second. 66 [mints, recitation “The Throe Foxes,” bo vs 9 to 12 years.

The death occurred suddenly on Monday at Akaroa of Mr Edward Noonan, a well-known farmer of Wainui. As Mr Noonan did not arrive at his home at tea-time on .Monday evening, a search was made, and the body was discovered in a paddock as short distance from the house About lifteen years ago Mr Noonan severely strained his heart, and although ho had not been in the best of health for several years, his death was most unexpected.

The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Airs G. ScottHobertson after an illness extending over some time, death nut being unexpected. The deceased was a native of Boss, a. daughter of the late Air Sum Airs Peter Hondo, of Hemles Ferry, and was 50 years of age. Her husband predeceased her many years ago. Deceased leaves a family of three sons (Alan, Louis and George) and lour brothers, Carl at Kokatahi. James, Templeton, Canterbury, Harold and Johann at Harihari. The funeral is taking place to Ilarihari cemetery on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, leaving her Jato residence Harihari.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently wrote to the Government urging the necessity ot certain amendments being made to the Auctioneers Acts and regulations, special reference being mado to proposed provisions dealing with the restriction of operations of ilitiucrant auctioneers. The Attorney-General, in his reply stated that he considered it would bo desirable to reconstruct the whole Act as the the procedure for obtaining the licenses was somewhat antiquated and when that was being done provision could ho included for making regulations as to the audit of trust account:;. However, he doubted whether ii would he possible for this to be done during the present session of Parliament. In considering this, reply at a meeting of the council of tho Chamber several members commented that the Chamber of Commerce had approached the Government upon this as long ago as 1924, and replies had been received from successive Attorneys-Gen-ernl that tho matter would he gone into during the Parliamentary recess. It was to he regretted that the Goverment had paid so little heed to trust accounts had little application since travelling auctioneers mainly auctioned their own goods, when, of course, a trust account would not he applicable.

Window Curtains.—lf its window curtains you require call and see AlcKay’s display.—Advt. Quick dispatch to stubborn colds certain with “ Nazol.” Take a few drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful. penetrating, and acts like a charm. 60 doses Is (id.—Advt. The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at Afclvay’s.—Advt. Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaiter is now on sale at AlcKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. When children are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe, sure, and pleasant. All chemists and stores.Advt.