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Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1918, Page 2

Mrs Burns and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. A 'Wellington telegram states that an extra daily express on the North Island Main Trunk line will run from each end from December Bth. Dr Doctor is not expected to return from military service for at least three months. He is expected to leave England about February next. Bound for London via way ports, and with the Premier and Sir J. G. Ward aboard, the Remuera cleared Wellington Heads at 5.30 o’clock on . Thursday morning. ‘•Are you in favour of cats being logrolled at night?” was a question put to Mr George Frost in the course of his | Wellington South election meeting in the Newtown Library on Thursday night. The ensuing roars of laughter drowned the candidate’s reply. Tho Paeroa, which left Hokitika, on Friday evening for southern ports, took a general cargo and several passengers. The .'steamer arrived at Okuru, and sailed again in Sunday at 7 p.ra. on her return journey, and was to call in at Bruce Bay on tho way north. Tlio Westland County Council is calling for tonders for the construction of the Donnelly’s Crock bridge, entering tho Ross borough. Tenders close at Hokitika at noon on Tuesday, January 6 th. The funeral of the late Mr. John J. Jones took place yesterday afternoon, and tho very large attendance of mourners from all parts of the district showed the very general esteem in which deceased was held by the community the cortege being a very lengthy one. The Hibernian Lodge were present in force. The Rev. Father Clancy conducted tho servico at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside, where many floral tokens were laid from sorrowing friends. On Saturday at the Princess Theatre, Messrs Houston and Coy sold the rights to two publicans’ booths at the Hokitika races on tho 7th and Bth Jan. After spirited bidding the inside booth was knocked down to Mr. J. J. Mclntosh, (Red Lion Hotel) for £SB, while Mr. J. L. Fowler, (Central Hotel) socured tho outside booth for £22. Immediately after, Messrs Jeffries and Coy. sold similar rights for the trotting meeting bv the Westland Trotting Club on the 9th. Jan. The same purchasers were recorded, Mr. Mclntosh buying the inside booth for £23 10s and Mr Fowler the outside booth for £7. “I am distinctly loyal to my King and country, and don’t want to represent anyone who is not,” remarked Mr. George Frost in the course of his election address at Newtown. “When are you going away ?” asked a member of the audience amidst laughter. “That gag’s finished now,” interjected another. “We have people in New Zealand who would not care if the country was sold to the Germans to-morrow,” continued Mr. Frost. “I am not one of those.” “What about Wanganui?” asked another questioner at this stage. “Well its about time you were there,” was MiFrost’s retort. He added that bo regretted the scandal which had been revealed, as it was very regrettable. “Cylkoel” a reliable hard-wearing and washing material, 32 inches wide for blouses, drosses, men’s shirts, plain shades, checks, spots and stripes. Usual price 2/3 yd; special price up to Saturday Decembor 14th. l/ll}d. yd. Sample bunches now ready. McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, Greymontli .—Advt. Toys, what would Christmas be without them? In fact ’Xmas almost moans toys to tho youngsters. Here is a list that will please them just as much as the prices will please father. They are much lower than you will pay in the shop, because they come direct from the warehouse without heavy shop expenses to add to their cost. Latest novelty photo transfers Is per half dozon. These are interesting and instructional. All children love Kewpios, here they arc at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s fid, 4s 6d, 5s fid, 6s fid, up to 255; pyramid letter blocks fid, 9d, Is; popguns fid, Is Is fid, 2s; trumpets Is, Is fid; wood boats Is, Is fid, 2s fid, 3s fid, 4s fid; exploding battleships 3s 9d 4s fid, 5s fid, 6s fid, 7s fid, 10s fid; teasets Is, Is fid, 2s fid, 3s 6cl, 4s fid, 5s fid to 12s fid ; dolls of all kinds—stuffed jointed, dressed, and sleeping Is, Is fid, 2s 2s fid, 3s. 3s fid, 4s Gd, os fid, 6s_6d, 7s’ fid, 10s fid, 12s fid, to 255; mouth organs 3s fid, 4s fid; Teddy bears, dogs, coats and other animals, (stuffed) Is fid, 2s fid, 3s fid, 4s fid, 5s fid, 6s fid, 7s fid, 10s fid, 12s fid to 255; perfumes eau de Cologno and lavender water Is fid, 2s fid 3s fid, 4s Gd, 5s per bottle; ’Xmas cards assorted, 12 in box, with envelopes 2s , fid, 2s 9d, per boz; beautiful vanoty single cards from 2d to 2s fid each ; silver j enamel brooches, inexpensive and pretty : 2s fid, 3s 6d, 4s Gd, each. Add a small amount for postage on orders under ! 10s. Get a friend and make up a parcel together and send your ordor to , John H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch. —Advt. Preston’s have a first class baker, and are now taking orders for Christinas cakes.—Telephones: Nos. 79 and 98. ( Advt. Mrs Irving has just lauded an assortment of leather work, music cases, wal- < lets, ladies hand bags, and knitting bags. ARo reward books, Christmas stationery and cards, and toys, all suitable for the Christmas trade.—Advt. j

Mr Ferguson, second engineer of the s.s. Kaiina, died in the Westport Hospital on Friday. Ho had boon an inmate for some time suffering from influenza. I The Union Company’s steamer Navua is due at Wellington this week from San Francisco, via Papeete, where it is reported influenza is rife. It is not yet known whether the vessel will be quarantined there ,but on recent precedent- it is practically certain that she will be. A ship arrived there all well from San Francisco last week, a clean ship, but she bad influenza cases e*arly , on tho voyage, and the vessel was quarantined for three days on arrival. i A message received by the Governor- ' General from the Secretary of State for the Colonies gives the following state- ' ment of the Admiralty: “The censorship oh all naval articles, photographs, etc., has been removed. The Press authors .artists, photographe’-.. rnd lcinematogra pliers need not s..i.:u!t anything to the naval s censorship, which has reverted to pre-war conditions. The censorship on naval hooks, articles, etc., held up during the war, has been taken off.” Call at Stephens’ Bros., and inspect their large assortments of ladies rilk voile and tussore blouses; also tussore ; costumes. Inspection invited. Cheery wives plentiful since “No Rubbing” Laundry Help has come to | lighten their hack-aching toil oi wash- ! ing day. Is 3d packet sufficient for j seven large washings. Mrs M. Gooch. NAZOL FOR CONVALESCENTS. The convalescent influenza-patient, un less he takes precautions, is a danger to every person ho meets. Everyone recovering from Influenza or pneumonia should frequently inhale through a handkerchief sprinkled with a few drops of NAZOL, and when sneezing or coughing should cover both mouth and nose with a handkerchief so prepared. NAZOL is a powerful, non-irri-tant, safe germicide. Only Is tid every-