LATE LOCALS

Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1918, Page 3

LATE LOCALS

The Post and Telegraph Department advises, commencing to-day, any permitted wireless telegrams for transmission within or beyond N.Z. will he censored in Wellington. They should be lodged at office of origin to reach Wellington not later than 4 p.m., on day to he despatched.

'Hie death toolc place at Westland Hospital of Mrs Henry Roberts of Ivumara. Deceased who was a native of County Clare, Ireland and 78 years of age came to New Zealand 58 years ago and for tlio last forty years has resided in Kumara, wlicro she was highly respected. On sou, Mr Thomas F. Roberts of Kumara is left to mourn his loss and he will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in his bereavement- f At the Arahura Road school on Friday evening last the residents tendered a farewell social to Mrs J. J. Henderson. who has retired from the teaching service on superannuation. There was a very large gathering present, including many visitors. Mr \V. A. Jamieson presided stating the gathering had been called together to bid farewell to Mrs Henderson who had been for 34 years on the teaching staff of the Arahura school. ComplimenI tary speeches wore made hy Hon. H. L. Michel, Mr B. Ward, (County Chairman). Mr. T. W. Bruce, and Mr. J. Cameron. (Chairman of School Committee), the latter asking acceptance of the accompanying gift as a memento from ex-pupils and the residents of the district. Mr. B. Ward as the oldest pupil replied on behalf of the recipient in fitting terms. During the evening an enjoyable musical programme was given and after suppex had l>oen handed round a very successful function concluded with the singing or Auld Lang Syne. A dance followed the floor hefhg well filled for a couple of hours before the assemblage dispersed. Special hosiery value at McCruer and Co, the Spot Cash Drapers, Greymoutb. Ladies’ plain and ribbed cashmere finish hose, a. good wearer, price two pairs for 2s lid'; ladies’ white cotton hose, 2s 6<l pair; ladies’ black Lisle thread hose, white embroidered fronts, pendent design, 2s 6d pair; ladies’ superior quality black Lisle hose, embroidered ankles 2s lid pair; silk ankle hose in while, fawn, nigger, black and grey, 5s lid pair; black all wool ribbed and plain cashmere hose, 4s lid and 5s lid pair; tan and grey Lisle thread hose, 3s lid pair. Post, freo to any part.—McGruer and Co, Greymouth.—Advt.