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Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1932, Page 4

A sitting of the Magistrate's and Wardens Courts will be held on Thursday morning next at 10 o’clock. Mr J. S. Hewitt S.M. will preside.

A meeting of those sufficiently interested in Hying to consider taking instruction will he hold at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms at 7.30 p.m. on "Wednesday 20th inst.—Advt.

A young lad named Walshe, living at Carter’s Junction, had the misfortune to fall from a horse.hast week, suffering a severe gash on the head. The young sufferer quickly received medical attention and is now on the road to recovery.

Ladies! This will interest you. McKay’s are holding a gigantic sale of all lines of women’s apparel, at prices considerably reduced. Hats, all designs reduced to 7/11, frocks from 20/- upwards.—Advt.

The death took place at Nelson last week of Mrs Morley wife of Mr Arthur Morley, of Westport, to whom and his two sons, Messrs Arnold and Robert, sympathy is extended in their bereavement. Air Morley and sons were called to Nelson prior to the passing of Airs Morley, and went on with the body to Christchurch, where the burial took place.

A number of visitors have spent their holidays at Aiaruia Springs, where, in addition to the hot baths, nsoutaineering and deer stalking have been attractions, About forty skins were seen a few days ago outside the various camp, indicating that deer were plentiful. Among the visitors to Aiaruia last week were Messrs E. W. Waters (Commissioner of Crown Lands), J. AlcNair (District Engineer of Railways), Dr T. N. Usher (Wellington)’ and Dr Johnston (Invercargill).

The circumstances of the death of a man who was missed from liis home in February 1918, and whose remains were fund on a farm at Wade Head near Silverdale, Auckland, last month formed the subject of an inquest by Coroner Hunt. The remains were identified by a watch and a gun as those of Peter Hansen, aged 57 years, a native of Denmark, who had been in New Zealand for about ten years at the time of his death, and who farmed a property in the locality. f

On Saturday morning (says the Westport “News”), at Millerton, a house belonging to ALrs Pierey, occupied bv Mr T. Calclor, was destroyed by fire with all its contents. With difficulty the adjoining premises, the residence of H. Minns, were saved. At 2.30 a.m. on Saturday, a fourroomed residence at Hector, occupied by Mrs Cook, an elderly woman, and her son, was practically burnt to the ground with ill of the 0 c- pants' be longings and furniture, which could not be removed. The outbreak was discovered in the kitchen and the building was soon a flaming mass.

The Arbitration Court has delivered a judgment rejecting the application of the Golden Bay Cement Company employees from exclusion from the general order reducing wages by 10 per cent The union cited the installation of new plant and machinery as a ground for the application. The court held that this would have been a proper subject for consideration on an application for a new award, but it was stated in the judgment that the sub eet could not be dealt with on an application for exemption fr.:m the cut.

After March 81.st next, it will he necessary for all local authorities carrying out work on main highways to obtain the concurrence of the Main Highways Hoard before accepting any tender involving the hoard on any liability in the way of subsidy. Advice to tiiat effect has been issued in a circular letter from the Main Highways Board. Unless the board’s concurrence was obtained, the letter proceeded, it would not hold itself responsible for meeting any claims which might subsequently be submitted bv local authorities. It was necessary that tin* Board should be fully aware of con tracts let involving it in expenditure after March 81st. next.

Hokitika will be placed on the air map to-morrow when the first a i mail service to the town will be inaugurated. The air mail service is timed to leave Wellington on Wednesday at S a.m. and after calling at Nelson ail'd Westport is due to arrive at Hokitika at 12.1 b o’clock a period of I;, 1 hours being allowed, including stoppages lor the journey from Wellington to I lok’tika. The return journed will In' commenced at 2 o’clock and the aeroplane is due to arrive hack at Wellington at (>.lO p.m. The inauguration of the mail service is treating considerable interest and the outuaid mail to he curried will lie ol considerable quantity quite a large number ol letters having already been received at the 80.-t Office for participation in the first air mail for the town, most of it being lor souvenir purposes. On the arrival of the ’plane at Hokitika-to-morrow, (lie air mail will he sorted, and the letters for the return llight, numbering some thousands will go I'o 'ward at 2 o’clock. The Post Office officials are working at full capacity, and it is anticipated that, a si erq-jtioits time will he expel leneed during the time the plane is here. Teeth as lustrous as pearls when you clean them with I-o-flent Tooth Paste. Is fid W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Jt will bo to your advantage to pay Schroder and Co’s great clearing sate an early visit.—Advt.

The programme appears in this issue of the Westland Racing C lub for the Autumn Meeting on Wednesday, 30th March. The stakes total £640.

The Returned Soldiers Association have decided to run a series of euchre tournaments, which should meet with general approval and support. The first takes place next Thursday, January 21st.

Remnants in all materials and ol practically every conceivable description may be had at McKay’s from Ud to 7/6.—-Advt.

Monster New Year Euchre. —Soldiers Hall, Thursday, January 21st at 8 odock. First prize',' bag of sugar and bag of flour; second prize, bag of sugar; third, 501 b flour; fourth, olbs butter. Proceeds in aid, of Returned Soldiers Association funds. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Describing a raid upon the Union Hotel, Greymouth, when line men were found on the premises, Sergeant Murray stated, at the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday that two of the men were found hiding under beds, and a third was locked in a lavatory. “Anybody up the chimney?” enquired Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M. (Laughter).

The perfume of other days is still the favourite of to-day. Always' ute No 65 Lavender Water, Delicately fragrant—soothingly refreshing 2s 6d to 22s 6d. All chemists.—Advt.

A resident of a Taranaki town delevoped a great thirst on a recent Sunday morning (says an exchange). To effect a cure lie connived at a sly visit to one of the hotels, furtively entering by the back entrance lest he be abserved by the constable. He found the bar wide open and business in full swing. He then discovered that it was Saturday morning—the holidays having confused him regarding the days of the week.

McKays have n stock a new' consignment of children's hats, from 1/-, and irocks from 3/6. An early inspection is advisable. —Advt.

An experiment is being carried out by the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society iii the rearing of pheasants for liberation. The pheasants are being incubated and reared by Mr H. A .Dawber, of Oururia, who is supplied by the society with approximately 100" eggs per week. Hie society takes delivery of the young birds as each batch reach® six weeks of age. There will be weekly batches for some time to come. The first lot of chicks, about 60, were batched on the first of the month, and it is stated by Mr Dawber that they are strong and healthy. The rearing of pheasants with incubators and brooders is in tbe lxpeyimetitnl stage in the Dominion.

As, the outcome of the activities of the sub-committee of the Christchurch Tomato and Stone Fruitgrowers’ Asso nation, set up at the December meeting, the manufacture of tomato beverage lias been decided upon. The sub-committee, which was given power to act, decided to accept the offer of Mr C. Harrow to carry out the preliminary manufacture. Two growers had offered a hundred weight of tomatoes each. It is intended to give the beverage away gratis at the approaching Nation:’] Flower Show in order to introduce the beverage to the public. The manufacture on a larger scale is to be undertaken at a later date. Tomato beverage is popular in America. where it is taking the place, in many instances of tea.

We cordially invite you to inspect our new stock of jam jars, preserving jars, and preserving pans in all siz"s, and as usual the prices are right.. We can also supply you with extra to, s and rubbers at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt.

Faded hair has natural colour and lustre restored by Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

We have new stock of kitchen utensils, crockery and glass ware at the Economical Crockery. P. Stephens.—Advt.

Pickles taste better when Sharland’s vinegar is used. Pure, piquant, strong. Get only Sharland’s this year. Made in .New Zealand. In bottle or hulk. —Advt.