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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1930, Page 4

Mr T. P. O’Neil, settler of Lower Kokatahi, a candidate at the forthcoming County election, invites the support of the Central Riding electors at the poll on me 26th. inst.

In connection with the clearing of Mahinapua Creek, complaints are being made that sawmill debris is being deposited in the creek still. A warning has been issued to those responsible and any future offence will lead to a prosecution.

It may not be known generally that under tiie regulations persons authorised by the Secretary of an Acclimatisation Society to destroy deer may dispose of the venison without any further authority. Also venison taken in areas where the protection on deer has been removed, may also be offered for sale.

The death was announced on Friday at Auckland of Maurice Martin. Deceased lived at Wnirnea for many years, and also at Kumar a, and Brunner, mining all over the Coast. He was a close friend of the late Mr Sed(ion. Deceased was engaged for many years working on the northern goldfields.

The proposed visit to Greymouth of H.M.S. Veronica, due to arrive yesterday afternoon nnd to remain until Thursday has been abandoned. Yesterday the Commander of the sloop forwarded telegrams from Westport to Mr P. J. MeUean, chairman of the Harbour Board, nnd the Mayor, Mr J. W. Greenslade, stating that owing o the state of the bar he had been obliged to cancel the visit to Greymouth.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, R. J. Le Greri pleaded guilty to having a cigarette in the Wallsend mine on June 21st. and was fined 40s and costs 10s. John Clarence Casserley, aged 20, was further remanded on a charge of theft of £6 9s 9d, the property of the Postmaster General. Frederick Winter, a vagrant, was sentenced to seven days and was remanded to Dargaville on a charge of forging a cheque for £ls.

Mention is made in another column of the spreading of ragwort in the district. In the Counties of Grey and Inangahua there are many yellow patches of this undesirable weed to be seen near the main highway, so that it appears that there is an increased growth all over the Coast this year. The extensive nature of the flowering of this weed shows the necessity for speedy attention being given to the increasing nuisance.

A feature of particular interest to the traveller through the Buller Gorge is the pogress being made on the opposite side of the river of the work < making the Buller Gorge railway. There are regular young townships at intervals all on the southern side or the opposite to where the work is being carried on this being due to the precipitous nature of the Gorge throughout its course. There are comfortable hutments erected and the occupants appear to be well treated. In the main centre of the -Gorge, at Tirorua, the township is well lit up electrically, an unusual feature in the course of the 'building of a railway, where the erections are generally of a v.ery primitive nature. The cuttings into the hillside are well defined and £he difficult nature of the undertaking can easily be gleaned even by the casual traveller. There are a very large number of men employed on the work along the whole length of the Gorge.

This week’s specials at the Economical Crockery Shop. Fancy cups and saucers Gd each ; 7-piece Sandwich sets and Salad sets in lovely designs at 6/d set. Tea sets from 9s lid set. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt,

Men’s superior quality all-wool bathing costumcL. Sale price Gs lid to Vs lid. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Double seats in boy’s shorts which means double wear, is a special line just opened at Addison’s. All sizes from os 9d.—Advt.

Great values in stainless cutlery now offering at the Economical Crockery Shop. Aluminium saucepans in all sizes, best quality at lowest possible prices. Call and inspect. P. Stephen, Proprietress.—Advt.

Rowan Bros’ Circus & Monkey Zoo, so as not to clash with the Ross Flower Show will appear at Wajtaha on Thursday, Ross on Friday and lvanieri on Saturday.

In order to complete the day’s enjoyment for the visitors who will be in Hokitika for the Sawmillers Picnic to be held next Monday, the Black Hand Orchestra are holding a dance in the R.'S.A. Hall on Monday night. As the capabilities of the Orchestra are so well known patrons should have a good evening’s entertainment.— Advt.

At a recent meeting of members of the Kokatahi-Koiterangi Winter Show Committee it was resolved to take steps to erect permanent tea rooms for the convenience of patrons at this year’s show. In the desire to raise additional funds for this purpose it was decided to hold a jumble sale in Hokitika on Saturday, March Bth, of which fuller details will be supplied later.

The large party of Americans who hae .been in South Westland, under the guidance of Mr J. L. Wheeler, returned yesterday. \ isits were paid to the Fox and Waiho, and in both instances the parties went on the ice. The visit proved delightful, and the visitors were greatly pleased with the trip. All speak highly of the scenery and of the novelty of the experience in so much bush and mountain country.

Four tons of New Zealand willow from the Masterton district were shipped to Messrs A. Dye and Sons, Sydney, by the Maunganui from Wellington on Friday afternoon, states the “Post.” It is understood that the willow, which has been cut into lengths of about 2ft 6in, is in the nature of a trial shipment, and will be used in the making of cricket bats. Each block has been split into four pieces for more economical trasport, but it could be seen that cross-sections of th© original trees would have measured up to 28in in diameter.

Mr P. C. Webb, who represented the Grey district in the House of Representatives for a number of years, has ‘been nominated by the Christchurch Tramway Employees’ Union for selection as the Labour candidate for the Riccarton seat at the next general election. Mr Webb is a vigorous platform speaker, and, if he secures the official nomination for the seat, he is likely to put up a keen fight. The union has also nominated the four sitting Labour members, Messrs J. M’Combs, R. G. Sulli-

van, E. J. Howard and M. T. Armstrong, for the electorates they at present represent, and Mrs E : . R. M’Combs for Kaiapoi and the Rev. J. K. Archer for Christchurch Nbrth. No nomination has yet been sent in for the Hurunui seat, which is held by the Hon. George Forbes, Minister of Lands and Agriculture.

The closing of the mouth of the Porariri river on the coastal route be-

tween Greymouth and Westport is causing a complete stoppage of motor traffic by the new route. Whereas at low tide there is usually about a foot of water a chain wide, there is now a huge lagoon, of a. width at the ford of some 2 to 3 chains, and a depth of several feet, completely blocking car traffic. The service ears are running from both ends, however, and exchanging passengers who can cross by a swing bridge. A traffic, bridge is in progress of erection, but the structure is only partly constructed and is not advanced enough to be utilised. Tt i not expected that the bridge will he I ready for traffic within two or three months, and to enable this to be done there will have to be more progress made than has been the case of late.,-1 This, with the exception of the Fox I river, is the only substantial river crossing requiring bridging on tiie route. The bridge over Punakaiki river is a solid structure completed some time ago, and many of the smaller creek crossings have been improved I by putting in culverts and small bridges.

Just arriving, apricots, plums, peaches, etc., from Central Otago. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. ’Phone 2.—Advt.

Ladies’ voile frocks only 7s 6d, dress lengths in the newest rayons and voiles, also from 7s 6d, hats at correspondingly reduced prices—At F. Schroder’s end of season sale.—Advt.

When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, and linoleums, with “ Tan-Ql.” It is so economical to buy —so easy to apply—aud gives such a bright, lasting shine. t All grocers.— Ad. t.

You will quickly relieve a cough or cold if you inhale “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. A unique, never-fail-ing remedy,. Price Is fid.—Advt.

Boys’ grey cotton canoe shirts, sizes 1 to 4. Sale price 2s lid at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Now is he time to buy back-to-school wear. McKay and. Son’s Great “Secret” Sale is in full swing. The low prices are unrivalled. —Advt.

Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s Gd to 22s 6d, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s Gd each call aud see these at Frank Bades’.—Advt.