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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1935, Page 4

Tenders for road and bridge works in the Koitimangi district close 'at tbe County Oilier at, noon on Saturday next.

Outstanding bargains in all departments at Schroder’s Summer Sale, commencing Monday. Call early to save disappointment.—Advt.

The flood this week in the Little Wanganui river, South Westland, •aimed a breach in the river bank protection which created some aliV'm to ■e settlers. The matter, however, re ived ih" attention of the authorities, nd repairs were effected.

Work mi t-’p gold mining subs’dv Wes resumed actively this week t.liToughout the district. r l'lie late change in the weather was acceptable as the water supply generally required -eplenishing. There are now about 12f> •leu on mining subsidy in Westland County

Now on display at Addisons’—Ladies' and men’s bathing suits, in the new Rosiyn Sunbacks, in all ihe newest colourings and styles, also boys’ and girls’ suits and bathing cops.—Advt.

The Jubilee Executive is anxious to finalise, accounts in connection with the late festival and all claims should be lodged without delay. A statement of the accounts will lie placed before a general meeting on AYednesday next. The following additional donations to the fund are acknowledged:... Kortegast Bros £2 2s, T. Stopforth £l.

Make a pretty frock from Addisons’ summer dress fabrics. We have a large selection in unerushable crepes, crepe rayons, tussore silks spun silks in cheeks and stripes and cotton prints.— Advt.

Tile Gael sails 'this ’afternoon for Bruco Bay. Among the cargo is a quantity of material for the electric power plant to he installed at Mahitahi in connection with the operations of the Bruce Bay Milling Company now being established. Bower is to be derived from Flagstaff Creek at Maintain, and transmitted two miles and a half to the Bay. Enquiry regarding the air mail service for South Westland elicited the information that the service is for ffaast and Okuru, with three private hags at Upper Okuru ■ Hulnika bud Mussel Poii.it. There is ; irot an air mail to Bruce Bay. The air mail to "Blast and Okuru is fortnightly, closing at 7 a.m. each alternative Monday. Ihor<> will h(v an air mai l on Monday, 14th infst. The other settlements south of Wehoka are si ill served week- ■' hv Icrse mail, to Karangartia, Bicoids iT-er (Bruce Bay) and Malii•ahi. <1 a cob s river office i s a few ’dies from Mrucn Bay landing, and an application has been lodged for a post oiiice at fbe new settlement. Tbo air fdane could land adjacent to that point, "d when an ofiice is established a re-■l'l'-sb is to la> made for (In- air mail to mpplement th(> horse mail. The horse mail is naturally most couvi'iiient to 'ho seat I(>red settlers where the plane cannot land, and will require to ho ”on tin lied. With tlq. plane available, ! here, is the wish that the far south mail should he made a weekly service, for the benefit of’ lit,, distant, settle"mils and a request to that effect ia being made.

Tlie Kokatahi Gun Club is bolding a day bird slioot to-morrow afternoon.

Tlie Te Aroha is due this afternoon frem Cfreyinouth and s-dls on [Monday.

The weather continues to be fine and promises to be excellent for the weekend.

• Just what you’ve been waiting for— Schroder’s Summer Clearance Sale, starting Monday. Don’t miss it. [Monster bargains for all.— Advt.

The Public Works Department are inviting tenders for the erection of a bridge over Gow’s Creek on the Hokitika—Ross main highway.

A four-cylinder Chevrolet car, and a garage, the property of Mr P. Hansen, Herbert Street, Grey mouth, was destroyed by fire at about 5 o’clock yesterday morning. Neither the garage or car was insured.

During the first five days’ work at the Liverpool State Colliery since the resumption this year, there have been no fewer than six accidents to workers there engaged. The sixth occurred yesterday when a miner, Angelo Alania go. had one of his fingers almost completely severed, and wili probably have to liaye it amputated.

The Post and Telegraph Department has let the contract for the conveyance of mails between Ivumara Junction and the Ivumara Post Office, at a figure which is practically what the Department considered a fair sum, when tenders were first called. Mr R. N. May. baker of Ivumara, was successful tenderer. The services of the temporary official, put on to run the mails, and the Ivumara postal staff is back to normal.

Work on the local aerodrome is proceeding under No. 5 scheme. It is expected improved conditions will be made by the end of the month, when the work should proceed mor e quickly There is a large amount of spoil to ho moved, requiring considerable manual labour, and it is hoped the proposed conditions will give a better indication than at present as to an early ex tension of tb e ground for better utility purposes.

The Jubilee Sports Committee met last evening, when Mr F. AI. McCabe submitted art interim financial statement of the two days’ events, showing a balanced budget almost. With revenue still to be collected a small surplus will bo available. Votes of thanks were passed to Ml who assisted including the committee men and officials, judges, ladies committee bands etc. The work of the Secretary was appreciated specially. The full statement of document* will go before the Executive meeting on Wednesday evening.

A topical film in tbe interesting programme being shown at the Princess Theatre at present, is that of the Duke of Gloucester, whom people saw here in the flesh this week, directing manoeiires of the mechanised Hussars on Salisbury Plains. Another interesting featnrette is a gay water carnival at Venice, and an amusing cartoon. The star picture is a musical comedy set ir an impossible European state, where everything runs >rt topsy-turvy lines tc a hippy ending. The principals are all 0-10(1 and tlie settings gorgeous. The introduction of the latest m modern rr models is a surprise feature of the picture.

Early on Thursday morning the Post and Telrgvqih 'Department advised morning newspapers that cable communication with the Sydney office was temporarily suspended as -a heavv storm near that, office had caused the operator to earth all his lines. A message received from the Pacific cable station at Auckland to this effect mentioned that there would probably be some delay to traffic. The delay was probably caused by an electrical storm right over the ‘station which, if communication was would blow all the fuses and might, if the stony was sufficiently severe, start a fire. earthing the station all transmitting and receiving lines would be rendered ineffective, but tbo apparatus would be safe. There was no danger to human life beyond that of fire. Such storms are not frequent in New Zealand, but are more common in Australia. The operator in Sydney would have to waft till the storm moved away or lessened m force before cable communication could be resumed. Such action would .only bo taken as a precaution to save the wires and any possible chance of an outbieak of fire in the office 1 .

To make really piquant and fiavourful pickles and sauces use a strong, piquant vinegar—Sharland’s Vinegar. Sold in bottle or hulk bv all stores. Remember,! This year use “Sharland s —Advt.