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Hokitika Guardian, 2 October 1918, Page 2

A footballer, George Newman, broke his leg between the knee and the ankle, on Saturday in a club match at. Westport.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. report that at their sale of live stock oil Monday at the Central Yards, Preston Road, die following lots were sold: —20 prime bullocks from Wanganui, from £25 17s (id to £lB 7s (id ; on account of a- client, 20 mixed steers at £ll 2s; on account of Mr. E. Noble, Rapahoe, 1 cow and 2 steers at 17 3s Gd; oil account Mr. Jacobs, Ikamatua, 40 fat sheep, at 435. The death took place on Sunday fit Westport of Mr. E. Gothard, a wellknown pioneer, at the age of 82. A native of Lancashire, England, he came to Australia 64 years ago, and in 1865 was attracted to the West Coast goldfields. After following all the early rushes, lie started a. butchery business at Westport. He leaves a son, Mr. G. Gothard, ironmonger, of Westport, and three daughters, Mrs G. Aithen and Miss Gothard, (Westport), and Mrs tV. G, McDonald, (Wellington).

A double funeral took place in Wellington last week, when the remains of two old settlers were laid to rest. Mrs James Harper, aged eighty-two years, died a few days ago at Waipawn, and her husband, aged eiglitv-six passed away a couple of days later. Mrs Harper, who was born in the Shetland Islands, came out to the goldfields at Charleston, West Coast, considerably over half a century ago, and in later Years settled jn Wellington.

Reference has been made at -Wellington election meetings to tlie case- of a woman who had been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment "because she had harboured her son (a military deserter). Tho Minister of Justice states that Cabinet on Tuesday last authorised the remission of the unexpired portion of the woman’s sentence (which began on August 5), subject- to 'the approval of the Governor-General.

The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Air Eweu (Hugh) Cameron, a former well-known coachdriver the district. The deceased was a native of Victoria, and 89 years ol age, and came to Hokitika in the early sixties, assisting his brothers (John, Angus and Donald) in their well-known coaching business on the Kumara and Ross roads. Deceased was well and favourably known throughout the district. Mr John Cameron, of Hokitika, is a nephew. The funeral took place this afternoon.

“I had just about decided to do without new clothes this Summer,” said a man the other day when I a ran ac?os 3 an old friend looking unusually well in a new grey suit. After a remark ®r two about the war and the present high cost of living, I casually asked him what lie paid for the suit, saying that Six or Seven pounds was more than I could afford those limes. Bless you, he answered, don’t run away with that idea. It looks a six or seven guinea suit, hut it- actually cost me only eightv-five shillings cash. 1 had it made to oi'der too, with the distinct understanding that if it did not moot my idea of a good suit there was no transaction, aiid my money must be refunded. Of course I was rather sceptical. All right, lie said, you can easily prove it by writing to John 11. Glasson, Box 41, Christchurch, and ask him for his patterns and easy measurement form, just like [ did, I took the hint and was surprised to find I could get a suit made from 75/-, 85/-, 95/-. .105/-, with a money back guarantee. Other “Guardian” renders, will no doubt profit by this information.—Advt.

Brisk demand for “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Remember “Clothes washed white and out by nine” when ‘NO RUBBING’ is used. Is 3d a paeltV Tohn Hark!.ill. Banish coughs and colds and save money bv using NAZOL. High tee linen ce" bins 60 doses—enough to cure th e whole bad-cold family. Get genuine NAZOL in tho red carton Among the Ladies Hats shown at F. Schroder and Co’s: Leghorns, Panamas, and Ready to wears will create a ready demand at Schroder s.— Advt.

Mr J. E run ten, M.A. who was recenily appointed to the Rectorship of the District High School has arrived and taken up his duties. Private I). ,1. Cuttanee, of Oknru, Soil! 1 1 Westland, recently reported wounded, is now voprrted as not a severe <v.s\ llv permission of (he management of Paul Jones,’' badges (red and black), flowers and-home-made sweets will be sold in -aid of the Copper Trail at each of the three performances in the Princess Theatre this week. The death of Mrs Mary Ruane, wife of Mr If. Ruane, took place yesterday at Grcymouth. Deceased who was lil years of age, and a native of County Tyrone, Ireland had resided In tlie Grey district for many years and had formerly lived at Dobson. She was highly respected by »a wide circle of friends.

i Some weeks ago a man of military bearing arrived in Mastorton (says the (Age), and introduced himself as a “Major” who had returned from the front, after rendering service on Gallipoli ami at the Somme. Tie had, he said, been wounded in the chest. His story was accepted without the slightest suspicion. He made hmself a jolly good fellow, and succeeded in raising loans here and there. He was taken to the homes of settlers, where he recounted thrilling stories of his exploits and was entertained to wine, and cigar s in a regal fashion. At length he announced that he was to return to the front as a “lieutenant-colonel.” But, somehow, or another, he overdid the business, and inquiries were set afoot. These revealed the fact that lie was a reservist, who had never been out of the dominion, and was on the list of men “wanted.” He suddenly dis-

appeared and is still at large. Special hosiery value at McGruer and Co, the Spot Cash Drapers, Grcymouth. Ladies’ plain and ribbed cashmere finish hose, a good wearer, price two pairs for 2s lid ; ladies’ white cotton hose, 2s fid 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 white, fawn, nigger, black and grey, 5s lid pair; black all wool ribbed and plain cashmere hose, 4s lid anil 5s lid pair; tan and grey Lisle thread hose, 3s lid pair. Post free to any part.—McGruer and Co, Grcymouth.—Advt. A sure pleasant specific for removing Worms is WADE’S WORM FIGS. Price Is fid.