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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1917, Page 2

The Canterbury Education "board give a reminder of the election of School Committees in a number of centres on Monday night at 7.30 pAn.

The Defence Department invite tenders in this issue for the purchase of part-worn saddlery, harness, etc., closing on July 20th.

In connection with the Teachers’ Saturday Clashes beginning at Grey mouth on July 14th. Teachers are reminded that applications for railway privileges should reach th© Education Board Office, Hokitika, not later than Monday next certificated teachers may attend the Hygiene and the drawing classes, but no others. ”

A capital programme was given at McLean’s Pictures last evening, when the star feature was a tale of American life, “The Pretenders,” which was splendidly dressed and staged, and proved very enjoyable. Tho serial “Greed” was carried! forward a further period. Th e orchestra was also in evidence with a nice musical program-

Mr. 0. It. E. Borton, who has been in the employ of Messrs -Mark Sprot and Co., and later of Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., severed his connection wxtn the latter firm to-day, to engage in business on his own account as general commission agent in Hamilton Street, adjoining the offices of Messrs Lewis and Wells, commencing on Monday next, A business announcement will appear m a day or tw«.

The funeral of the late Airs McGuigan, of Rallied, took place yesterday afternoon. Being one of the est residents of tho district thero "as a largo gathering of friends to testify to the esteem in which' the -deceased lady was so worthily held. Mr Owen MoGuigan, of tho Defence Department; Dunedin, reached lier 0 in time yesterday for tho funeral obsequies. The Rev. Father Clancy conducted the requiem service at St. Mary’s Church, and also at tho graveside.

At the meeting of the Borough Counicl last evening Mr. C'oulson referred to the loss sustained by the death of Mrs. Terry, and in feeling tea-ms moved that the Council place on record its deep sympathy with the Mayor and members of tho family in their bereavement, Mr, J. King seconded the motion which was earned in silence, Councillors rising. Tho Mayor in feeling terms expressed his deep appreciation of the sympathy of the Council, which would be valued also by the members of his family, ~

The Bishop of Christchurch has concluded his visit to Ross and South Westland, and will bo in Hokitika and the surrounding districts to-morrow and the following few days. During his visit south he hold confirmations at Ross and at Waiho . preached at the evening services at Hart Hari and Wataroa. Tomorrow he hopes to meet the communicants of All -Saints at the early Communion, and at 11 o’clock service will hold the annual confirmation. He will also preach at All Saint’s Church at evensong. His visit to Kaniori and Rimu is arranged for Sunday at 3 p.m. and Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., respectively.. On Monday evening he will hold confirmation at S. Aidan’s Kokatahi at i .30 p.ui.,

Wo regret to report that the accident suffered .by Miss Marion Wilson at ‘be Park Hotel, Greyjnouth some time ago by the fire escape collapsing ended in her death at the Grey Hospital yesterday. From the first grave fears were entertained that the deceased would not recover. She was only 24 years of age. iShf> was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. William Wilson formorly wellknown residents of Goldshorough, Hokitika and Greymouth, thh latter having only died some three months ago. Five sisters (Mrs Johnstone of Gisborne, Mrs Tomasi of Greymouth, Mrs Currie of Ngahore, Mrs Maloney of North Island nnd Miss Kitty Wilson of Greymouth) and three brothel's (Mr Wm. Wilson of Ross, Mr, Stanley Wilson of Wellington, and Mr Thomas Wilson of Ruatapu) are loft to mourn their loss.

Schroder and Co., the leading drapers, nre now showing a full range of new season’s Winter Goods. The newest styles in Millinery, Tweed and Astracan Coats, Gaberdine Coats;'also a splendid range of Winter Dress Goods; Special Quality Costume Lengths in Tailor Serge, Coapngs and Gaberdine. A visit of inspection is cordially invited.—Schroder and Coy.—Advt.

Wo liavo some attractive lines In Eider-down Quilts; low pricos and pretty designs. Just what you require for the cold weather.—Misses Addison. —Advt..

John Parkhill has' always a good word for “No Rubbing” Laundry Help because it has justly earned its popular reputation as the abolish©!’ of washbonrd slavery, and also because the famous Thinker Note Book is Riven free with every Is packet of No Rubbine.*’ —Advt.

Call and se 0 tho special reductions made in Ladies* Tweed Coats and in Winter Millinery at Misses Addisons. —Advt.

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 junt aa effective. If taken occasionally before breakfast, it will quickly remove «H stomach disorders and make Ufa worth living. 2s 6d everywhere, for 64 doses.

When you don’t feel like work 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 2s 6d at leading chemists and stores. Ask for it to-day —Advt.

If you suffer from bilious headache® just Ret a bottle of SteveuV Health e-alt—the salt that sweetens life. It is a most pleasant effervescing aperient in a most palatable form and quickly cures biliousness and sijnilar disorders. Only 2s 6d a bottle (04 doses from all chemists and ator*». —Adrt«