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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1917, Page 2

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for January must be paid before 1 p.m, to-morrow to secure discount.

Applicants for Wataroa Education reserves are notified that they are required to attend personally for examination by the Land Board on Feb 21st.

The annual excursion from the Brunner district takes place to-morrow, Cass Square being again made tho location for the visitors. The train should arrive about 11 o’clock and the return journey will be made at 7 o’clock. The usual arrangements for hot water etcT, are being made for the visitors.

Mr W. J. Courtier, Government Orchard Instructor, is at present paying an official visit to the West Coast, having arrived from Christchurch on Tuesday evening. He came on yesterday to Hokitika and Boss and returns to Greymouth this evening. On Saturday morning lie leaves for Beef ton, Westport and Karamea, returning next Thursday evening to Runanga, where he will deliver an address to those interested in horticulture.

Miss Neilson of the staff of the Hokitika District High School, has baen successful in securing aa advanced position at the Southbridge District High School. Applications were invited recently for the latter position, that of first assistant in the Secondary Department, and Miss Neilson has gained the post, which is substantial promotion. The preferment carries with it an increased emolument.

The juyueuun Times says a lad named Kenneth Brookes, agei seventeen, a resident of YaldhursI', 1 ', sustainel serious in* juries on Wednesday afternoon through the accidental discharge of a shotgun, and died last night. Brookes was clambering through a fence carrying a loaded guu, and the trigger becoming entangled, the weapon discharged, shooting Brookes in the body.

Complaints were made to Mr G. Witty M,P., at Addington Saleyards on Wednesday that farmers supplying less than seven bales of wool under, the new Government commandeering system have to wait two or three months for payment, whi'e sheep farmers on a largo scale are paid immediately. Mr Witty has promised to make enquiries into tho matter.

The Jane sailed for southern ports at 11 o'clock this morning. The Defender is sheltering at Totarunui.

A correspondent writes : —A very pleasant evening was spent at the Exchange Hotel, Blue Spur, on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to Thomas and Edward Brown on the eve of their departure for Trentham. During the evening, Mr Crowley in a few well chosen words, presented each one on behalf of himself, wife and family with a handsome pipe and safety razor. Messrs T. and E. Brown suitably responded, and said they would ever remind them of the pleasant days spent in Blue Spur and trusted they would all meet again in health and strength on their return. An adjournment was then made to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast had been prepared by the hostess, everyone doing full justice to the good things provided. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs Stafford, Perry, Schroder and Sinnot. Miss Lillie Warwick also gave an exhibition of stepdancing. Mr James Rawlings also gave selections on the zonophone, which added greatly to the evening’s enjoyment. The singing of Auld Lang Syne and cheers for the departing guests and the host and hostess brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

Spec al window display of warehousemen’s stock of ladies’ fancy muslin and voile blouses 5/9 for 2/11 at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers— Advt,

The most modem scientific preparation for washing clothes is “No Rubbing Laundry Help” as it washes clothes clean without rubbing and we guarantee it not to injure the hauds or fabrics, — J ohn Parkhill.

Special purchase of warehousemen’s stack of ladies’ white voile blouses, 17/6 now 7/9, at McKay’s, The Leading Diapers— Advt.

The cheap collars for ladies and children are a great attraction at Misses Addison’s sale. A great variety to choose from, prices ranging from 1/ to 3/6, now 3d to ?/. —Advt. Reductions in all millinery, blouses and summer goods at Mrs Lloyd’s. A large assortment of latest costumes washing dresses, striped voiles, muslins, crepes, silk blouses, etc., at bargain prices have just been opened out at Stephens’ Bros, drapers,-Bo veil Street.

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