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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1917, Page 2

Messrs Stuart an<i Chapman invite tenders for making 12,000 tram sleepers in. their bush near Ross. Particulars on application at Hokitika or Ross. The Canterbury Education Board notifies that teachers’ classes will start nt Greymouth High School on July 14th. Application for railway passes should he made to Inspector Valentine nt Hokitika not later than Monday next.

Tho South folk have shown always a ready desire to help the patriotic funds. By tht last mail Mr. J. W. Graham of Waiho Gorge forwarded a cheque for '-C3 8s to Mr. D. J. Evans for tho Overseas Tobacco Fund/ tho amount being the proceeds obtained for a bride doll donated by Mr. AV. Gray and sold by Miss Alice' O’Cbnnor. Subscriptions for tht present month to the tobacco fund close on Saturday next. Lists aro distributed through the town and in various out districts. The Westland recruits for the 31st Reinforcements mobilise at Hokitika tomorrow, and in the evening will be publicly farewelled at the Tp wn Hall. The programme for the evoning’s entertainment is in the hands of tho Overseas Club which is arranging for a now group of speakers, and several now faces for tiho musical programme. The Overseas Orchestra will assist as usual, while the men will be entertained at supper at the Oversea' rooms.

Commencing with the installment of pension due oh Ist August next, Old Age, Widows, Miners, and War Pensions, may be paid on any date from tho 23rd of tho month proceeding the due date of payment, to the Ist day of the month succeeding the duo. date,, both days inclusive. This regulation does not include Imperial Pensions or payments from the Superanimation Funds. The object is to relieve the prossuro nt paying offices by the distribution of some portion of the work, which at present is a great tax on weakened staffs during the early days of the month. The death of Airs A. F. Kemple took place at (the j'esidenoe of her daughter, Airs J. Hannan, Winnie" street, Greymouth, yestorlay. Deceased was 76 years of age and was a of Dumfries, Scotland. She came to. New Zealand, 65 years ago and settled at Waimoa, removing later to Greymouth where she lived for (the past 30 years. Airs Kemple leaves three daughters and one son- The daughters are:—Airs J. Hannan, n*.., I). Maßreai’ty • (Greymouth), Aliss Kemple' (Paroa), and the son Mr F. Kemple (Wellington). The news of the death of Airs John James Williams, of Beach street, which took place this morning at an early hour, will come ns a shiock to her many friends. Sho had only been ill for a few days, and it was not known that the illness was likely to have fatal results. Deceased was the oldest daughter of the late Air James Lynch and Airs Lynch of Beach street, and was born at Greymouth 36 years ago. A bereaved husband and a little daughter, Daphne, mother, two sisters (Mrs L. Williams, of Greymouth),' ana Aliss E. Lynch, anl three brothers, Messrs Henry, Fred, and Theo. Lynch are left to mourn their, loss. It is with regret that we record the death of another old and highly respected resident in th e person of Airs AlcGuigan, of Kanieri,- which took place about four o’lc/ijek \his morning at a private hospital, where she had been known to ho seriously ill for a few days. The deceased, who was the widow of the.late Air. Owen AlcGuigan, of Kanieri, came to New Zealand .about 50 years ago, and most-of that period, has been a resident of Kanieri, winning the esteem and respect of the whole community. She leaves a family of three sons and two daughters. The sons are Corporal Thomas MeGtHgan, now on the w<i» to England with tho 23rd ' Reinforcements, Mr Owen AlcGuigan ot the Defence Department at Dunedin, and Mr John AlcGuigan, who is now improving from a serious illness at AA estland Hospital. The daughters are Annie (married in England) and Aliss Kate McGuigan. To the family we extend their sympathy. You-don’t need a holiday, you need Steven’s - Health Salt—the salt that sweetens life and breath. Cheaper and fresher than the imported, and just as effective. If taken occasionally before breakfast, it will quickly remove all stomach disorders and make life worth living. 2a 6d everywhere, for 64 doses. AVlipn- you don’t- feel like woik its time to take Steven’s Health Salts, a fizzy refreshing palatable drink, combining at once the benefits of a medicine and a health promoting beverage. You get 64 doses for 2a 6d at leading chemists and stores. Ask for it to-day —Advt;

We have now a good assortment 01 Indies’ cloth gaiters, Smart Coloured Woollen Hose, and a special line of Brown hose, which is in great demand; —Misses .Addison. —Advt. NAZOL 'acts like .a charm in tackling coughs and oelds. Penetrating and germ-killing. Batter than mixtures or Most (economical. 1/* buys 60 doses. Its n little thing to look for, aJoig thing to find—the Hot Water Bottle with the patent Unique stopper made only by the North British Rubber Coy., with specially strong vulcanised joints that never leak or tear. All traders •—Advt. If you suffer from bilious headaches just get a bottle of Steven’s Health ?3alt—the salt that sweetens life. It is a most pleasant effervescing aperiont in a most palatable form and quickly cures biliousness and similar disorders. Only 2s 6d a bottle (64 doses from all chemists and stores. —Advt. Hokitika grocers cannot bo bothered with inferior quality goods,. - only the best find favour with them, henco fßeir. enthusiasm for “No Rubbing” Laundry help. Thinker Note Book given free with every Is packet of “No Rubbing.’-’—Advt. We are now holding a large stock of Ladies* raincoats in”every variety pf style and priced from 30a. to 80s. Call and make your selection at Misses Addison’s. —Advt.