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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1918, Page 2

We understand that Mr W. Payne at present stationed at Otira, will succeed Mr E. G. Bennett as stationmaster, at Hokitika. Latest Millinery ; latest in dress goods; latest winter coats and knitted coats are showing at F. Schroder and Advt. Mrs W.' A. Comport of liiinu has been advised that her son Harry Comport had been transferred to Brocton Camp on March Ist. A recent hospital report includes—not reported as severe cases—D. Bannister (South Westland), J. G. McMillan (South Westland). Notice ol a sitting of the Assessment Court to hoar objections to the Westland Counlv inining property valuations, appears in this issue. At the Presbyterian Church this evening the Hon. J. G. W. Aitken, .Moderator of the General Assembly will deliver an address. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested, to attend. j Mr Fred Williams, Mayor of Brunner was married yesterday morning to Miss Daisy Hill, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Hill of Dobson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. W. Blovce. Mr Percy Williams was best man, and the happy couple left for Christchurch by the morning’s express en route to the Cold Lakes. On Wednesday afternoon next; on the premises, corner of Stafford and Boa ley Streets, Messrs M. Houston and Co., will sell by public auction for Mrs A. Falkenhach who is leaving Hokitika, freehold section on which is erecited a comfortable six-roomed dwelling, together with the furniture and effects including a piano, saddle bag suite, garden tools etc. The sale takes place at 2 n.m. i A Social and dance will he held in j St. Mary’s Club rooms 'on Monday j next at 8 o’clock. A musical pro-)] gramme has been arranged and the j committee are working hard to make . the social a great success. During tjhe evening a presentation will be made to Mrs Bennett who is leaving Hokitika. It is hoped the Hall will be j packed to do honour to one who has been a faithful worker for the Club.— j Adva. |

Commercial Travellers have taken kindly to “NO RITBBTXC” Laundry Hein. So also have thrifty housewives consequently its success is assured.— Wm. Perry and Co., Wholesale Agents for “XO RUBBTNO.” Owing to increasing traffic Mr Gooch will make a regular motor connection with the train at Jacksons’ on every Saturday morning. Intending passengers should make early application.— Advt. Misses Addison are offering a special line of boys collars in linen and celluloid. —Sale price 2/- per dozen.—Advt Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NA- j ZOfL t ” A unlique, never-failing re- | medy. 60 dose 9 1/6. TJse the Nazol In. 1 haler.”

Messrs. J. Ballantyne and Co. draw attention to their stock of coloured tablecloths.

Ohjarles Oompcjrt will leave. Auckland on the 25th and reach fßimu oh Good Friday . At the Princess Theatre last evening Mr Pollard presented the opening episode of the serial “The Tron Claw,” which opened up with promise of proving a very successful series. The star feature “The Page Mystery” was of an interesting nature, showing a profligate’s home in American society, set in the beauties of winter scenery. The ladies working in connection with the Surprise Packet Pay event, pul in a busy day yesterday, wlien upwards of one thousand parcels were made up for distribution. Several thousand are now ready, and to-day or to morrow will see this part of the preparations complete.

F. Schroder and Co, are showing a number of lines at very reasonable prices, that compare very much to your saisfaction. Covert coatings and 'melange (costume cloth exceptionally good value. The new costumes are really good value comparing to last season. Inspection invited at F. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A sporting writer in the Referee in commenting on the late Nelson race meeting, says, inter alia, in regard to J the first clay’s doings:—Mr. H. Butland ,thc West Coast starter, officiated at the meeting for the first time and his despatches gave general satisfaction.” In reference to the second day, the same writer romarks:—“The starting by Mr. TT. Rutland was again of a high order, and the fields were despatched every evenly and without any delays at the post, the only exception being in the Taliuna Hack Welter, where Imaribbon and Knight Juan dwelt at the start 'and Frisco Rose took no part in the race.” Mr Rutland 'is- the starter at the Westport meeting to-morrow. Arriving > weekly.—From Nelson consignments of choice apples including Cox’s Orange, Jonathans, Sturmers, etc.,; also cooking apples; about 40 lbs. in case, price 8s fid and 6s 6d.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd., Phone No 2—Advt. Be judge and Jury and give “NAZQL” a trial. There can be only one verdict.—“ Absolutely competent to cure colds, influenza, bronchitis ana nasal Catarrh.” WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS— a tonic that has stood the test for years.