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Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1932, Page 4

A grand tennis ball will be hell in Ail Saints Hall on Friday Jan 291 h. Entries for the fat stock sale at Arahnra on Monday appear in this issue. A notification in connection with the compilation of the electoral rolls for the Westland County Council appears in this issue. Three outside picnic 'excursions haie so far selected Cass Square for their head quarters this year;—Reef ton on February B’rd, Brunner district on Feuruary 6th, and State Colleries for February 13th. It is expected that on the occasion of the lleefton excursion that opportunity will be availed of for Rcefton competitors to take part jn the Croquet Club’s flower and baby show on tin? afternoon of that occasion.

Appearing at the Greymouth Court yesterday afternoon, Thomas Campbell alias Cameron,s2, was charged that, at Greymouth, on January 22, he stole eight gallons of petrol,, valued at 16s, the property of some person or persons unknown, On the application of Detective March accused was remanded, by Mr C. J. Strongman, J.P., until February 1.

A penny hearing the date 1707 was picked up on Waikowliai Beach the other day. Jt is much heavier than the present-day penny, features being a very thick rim with the head of King George 111 on one side and Britannia, holding a trident at a, rakish angle on the other side. Much verdegris had to be scraped off before the identity of the coin was disclosed. One small boy who was associated in the find said it was “half a dollar” until disillusioned.

'•The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the due date of payment of Incometax is on Tuesday, the 9th. day of February, 1932. Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid on or before Ist. March, 1932. The demands will be posted from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes on or about 2nd. February, 1932. Demands must be presented with all payments, and if a demand has not been received the Commissioner should be communicated with.

The Surgeon Superintendent of Grey River Hospital reported for the month of December —Patients in at the beginning of the month, Hospital males 60, females 9; patients admitted duiing the month, Hospital, males 33, females 37; Old People’s Home, males 3. Patients discharged during month, Hospital, mules 51, fenia'es 47; Old People’s Home, mules 3. Patients died during the month, Hospital, females 1. Patients remaining in at end of month Hospital, males 47, females 25; Old people’s Home, males 33, females 9.

The unusual instance of a Magistrate adjourning a sitting of tbs Court to enable the reporters present to leave and make enquiries in regard to an alarm of fire occurred at Lyttelton on Wednesday. The Court had bean sitting for about fifteen minutes, when suddenly the proceedings were interrupted by the screeching of the siren from the Fire Tower opposite the Court, and from the window a dense cloud oi smoke could be seen in another part of the town, There was a stir amongst the police and reporters in Court, ami seeing some hesitation among the Pressmen, the Magistrate (Mr H. A. Young) said he would adjourn the Court while they ascertained the extent of the fire. However, the outbreak was only a grass fire, and in a few minutes the reporters and policemen returned to the Courtroom, ami the Court resumed.

It will be to your advantage to pay Schroder and Co’s great clearing sale an early visit. —Advt.

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, I rocks from 20/- upwards.—Advt.

Blonde hair discloses its lull brilliance after use of Rachel Hair 'lonic. \V. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Once again we are holding our great clearing sale—-to make room for next season. We do not count on profits in our sales- all goods are marked in plain figures for cash. Compare our price, and you will he delighted. Come early, hundreds of bargains for cash Schroder and Co.-—Advt.

Remnants in till materials and oi practically every conceivable description may be luid at .McKay’s from 6(1 to 7/6. -Advt.

.McKays have n stock a neiV consignrnont of children's hats, from 1/-, amt frocks from 3/6. An early inspection is advisable.—Advt.

A. W. Yarrall is now taking orders for carnation plants and gladioli blubs for next -season. Blooms on view at shop, Revell Street.—Advt.

Matters of vital importance affecting the welfare of the industry, will be considered by the executive of the Hokitika District Prospecting Association at it next meeting on Monday evening when a considerable amount of correspondence will be plated before tue members.

An unfortunate accident happened to -Mr John Pool, senr., while at woik in his iocsitker claim at D llmanstoivn shortly alter 8 o’i lock yesterday m ruing. J ll company with his n.aie, Milt. Rodgers, be was engaged near the face, when a fall came down covering Mr Pool with the exception of his hands. His mate released him as quickly as possible, and then summoned help. Dr Page was sent for and the sufferer was taken to his home, where, on examination, lie was found to have sustained a dislocated shoulder and light concussion.

On the tail of Squadron Leader McGregor’s ’plane w hen the a rman arrived back at Stoke on Wednesday afternoon, on the air mail service, were pen.il led two names, those of M. Baird and D. Conning, of Hokitika District High School. When they were pointed out to the flyer he expressed surprise that there were no more than two, saving that it was not unusual for him when returning from a flight to discover a mass of n mis and addresses on the machine’s t-udd-

At a meeting of Kuipara residents tlio matter of retaining a dot tor in the town was discussed, The Mayor <Mr Spiers) stated it- had ben found difficult to collect the £l-50 necesasry to keep a medical man in the town. Mr Murphy proposed that the people should take up the responsibility together by signing a “jo’nt mil seveal.” Those signing could pay at the rate of. 2s per month, while the sawmillers could assist. The suggestion found favour, and it was decided to appoint the following as a committee for the ensuing year: Messrs Evenden, Murphy, Brayshaw, Steel, Hamer, Fox, Tracey, Keating, Millscn and Thorn, with newer to add.

In accordance with the resolution pased at the inaugural meeting of the Westland Aero Club last Wednesday evening, the secretary, Mr J. Renton, got into touch with Captain J. C. Mercer, of Christchurch with a view to the commencement of a .training class at Hokitika. Captain Mercer is in accord with the proposal, but before deciding on anything definite is anxious to hold a conference with members, when the matter can be fully discussed, and considered from every angle. Weather permitting, he will fly from Christchurch to Hok.’t ka on Monday, returning on Tuesday. Captain Mercer, who is instructor to the Canterbury Aero Club is sanguine for the success of the Club, and expressed pleasure at the step taken being confident that much good will eventuate from the conference on Monday,