Lake Wakatip Mail. QUEENSTOWN, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1908

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2662, 2 June 1908, Page 4

Lake Wakatip Mail. QUEENSTOWN, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1908

Wednesday, the 3rd June, (to-morrow) being the anniversary of the Prince of Wales' birthday, will be observed as a close holiday. Railway and steamer time-table alterations are advertised in this issue. They actually came into force to-day. There will be a daily mail to Invercargill as usual, but the Dunedin service is cut down to four times a week. The steamers will run twice weekly to the Head of Lake instead of three times. For particulars see time-table. Mr J. Cockburnleft this morning for Wellington to attend the Conference of delegates from hospitals and Charitable Aid Boards. The business is mainly that of considering the new S.H. and C.A. Board Bill.

The Tuapeka election takes place on the sth inst.

The 22nd July is gazetted as Arbor Day. The sad news was received to-day of the death in the Arrow Hospital yesterday of Mrs Johnston, wife of Mr J. Johnston, of Skippers. Deceased died of complications arising from childbirth. The late Mrs Johnston was a genial and kind-hearted woman and universal sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and five young children in their irreparable loss. The funeral takes place to-morrow at Skippers.

There has been in course of erection for a fortnight a rustic bridge over the creek at the entry to the Park to replace the plain wooden structure which has done service for some years past, and which was showing signs of decay. The work was undertaken as the result of a recommendation of Mr T. E. Donne, Superintendent of Tourist Resorts to the Tourist Department, following on his recent visit to Queenstown. The Park gardener, Mr Willcox was entrusted with its construction and it must appeal to everyone as a most artistic creation and a very desirable improvement on the old footbridge. When the latter was dismantled the underneath stringers were found to be thoroughly sound so that they were allowed to remain intact. In the superstructure of the rustic bridge birch and fuchsia have been used, the former for the planking, uprights and hand rails and the latter to form the irregular trellis work at the sides, which has been made a special feature. The two wings at the approach at either end are of similar timber and design. What enhances the effectiveness of the whole is the very great contrast in coloring which is afforded in the two woods brought into its composition.

The new Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr J. S. Evans, has made a new rule in regard to the hearing of cases in the local Courts. In the future all uncontested cases in both the Magistrate's and Warden's Courts will be dealt with first, then will come the contested cases in their order. The rule should be gladly welcomed by those whose business compels them to attend the Court and who are desirous of having as little delay as possible in the disposal of their cases. The British Piano and Organ Co. notify elsewhere that they intend to hold one week's great sale of music and musical instruments in Queenstown. The sale will commence on Thursday next, 4th June, in premises alongside Price and Bulleid. A rare opportunity is offered to those requiring music or musical instruments of being able to purchase these things here and thus saving much trouble and disappointment in ordering from the city. A number of Edison's phonographs and the latest records will also be on sale. Everything will be sold at lowest town prices.

The monthly meeting of the Wakatipu Hospital trustees was held in the Council Chambers last evening, when there were present: Messrs J. Cockburn (Chairman), C. C. Ware, J. W. Fraser, S. B. Pettersson, W. B. Hawson, W. D. Warren and A. Thompson. The S.H. and C.A. Board.wrote informing the Trust that its requisition for the year ended 31st March. 1909, had been passed. There was no further correspondence. The surgeon's report showed that 7 patients had been admitted to the hospital in the month of May, 3 were discharged and 2 died, leaving 4 on the Ist June. Accounts amounting to £6318s were passed for payment. The Visiting Committee's report was of a satisfactory character. The Trust discussed the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Bill and made several recommendations thereon for the guidance and instruction of its delegate at the conference of hospital representatives in Wellington on the 9th inst.

The following is clipped from the ' Ohinemuri Gazette,' Paeroa:—Mr Burgess, the new Warden, is nothing if not thorough. He wants to know the ins and outs of all matters coming before him, and tries to get right down to bedrock every time. It is no use trying to put him off with a nice story unless one is prepared to bring some proof of the truth of the story; and the gentlemen who have been in the habit of spinning yarns about the wonderful way they are going to work their claims—some time in the dim, distant future—will find that Mr Warden Burgess wants proof every time. The Warden may prove a terror to the " wild cats," but I am sure the genuine investor will receive every consideration at his hands.

Messrs Moritzson and Co., Dunedin, wish the farmers, while at the winter show, to give them a look up as they will have a fine display of furs of all descriptions, such as muffs, ladies' boas, muff bags, foot warmers, specimen mats, hearth rugs and buggy rugs; also a shipment of overmantles. clocks, electroplated ware. This is an opportunity that the farmer does not get often. They are for sale by private treaty. The warehouse will be lit up by electricity in the evening.

Messrs Price and Bulleid, drapers, have an attractive advertisement in this issue relative to the cold weather and the necessities it creates. The firm have a fine lot of winter clothing in stock for men and women and we would recommend a visit of inspection. All the goods of the best quality. Of all the silly proverbs one Whose vogue should be diminished, Is: " Woman's work is never done!" It should be : " Never finished !" She's always working, understand, To keep the home together, And has Woods' Peppermint Cure on hand For colds in wintry weather.

Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., chairman of the Wakatipn Licensing Committee, was formally welcomed by the members at the annual meeting to-day. Particulars next issue.

Mr W. M. Munro, local inspector of stock, has received notice of his transfer to Fairlie.

Three local people were brought before J. S. Evans, Esq., S.M., this morning for a breach of the Licensing Act in being illegally on licensed premises. The case was brought by .Constable Henderson. Defendants pleaded guilty. His Worship fined them 10s each with costs 7s. The Magistrate gave a warning note to the public in respect |of such breaches of the law.

The Railway Department issue cheap tickets in connection with the Prince of Wales' birthday. Messrs Brown, Ewing and Co., advertise some grand bargains in winter dress. Accounts in the estate of Janet Kerr (deceased) must be rendered to Wesley Turton, solicitor, before the 13th inst. Money due to the estate must be paid in at once. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Care. Is 61 and 2s 6d. For sale, three milch cows and two heifers.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is good for any member of the family. It cores coughs of all kinds. It is the product of much thought and study. It is composed of ingredients which cure easily and soothingly without banning the most delicate tissues of the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, acts as easily and safely on the young as on the old. It is the ideal remedy for coughs. For sale by L. Hotop, chemist.