ANOTHER BIT OF EVIDENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1919, Page 2

ANOTHER BIT OF EVIDENCE.

For tho man contemplating the purchase of a new suit to profit by. “Mr. Glasson.—DealSir—l think the suit is a perfect fit, it lias also been greatly admired by friends, and you are quite certain to get more orders from here in the near future.—Sincerely yours,—N.L.T.” This gentleman’s particular choice was an all wool dark Irish tweed at 955. He took has own measurement on tho homo measurement form with the same result as every man who orders a perfect fitting suit of a quality only obtainable elsewhere at a Higher price. There is no substitute for a good suit, it must ho either right or wrong. If there is anything you don’t like about the suit 1 make for you, send it back, I will make it right or refund the money. I will send; you several cards of materials ranging in price from 755, 85s, 955, 105 s, 110 s, and an easy measurement form if you send me your name and address. John H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch, P.O. .Box 141. j

•Read the D.I.C. change of advertisement appearing on page 1 of this issue.

Messrs M. Houston and C'o. report the sale of Mr H. Groweott’s farm of 146 acres, freehold, at Koiterangi, as a going concern to Mr W. F. Jones of Hokitika.

Mr Wm. Smith of Hampden Street has been advised by the Defence Department that liis son Corporal William Smith, M.M., (sth ‘Reinforcements) is due to arrive in New Zealand on February 2Sth by the Zoahuidia.

News has been received that Private V. C. Baigent, of the 4:3rd Reinforcements, died on February 4th at Sling Camp, England, as a. result of influenza and bronchitis. Deceased was a son of Mr and Mrs Robert Baigent, of Wakefield, Nelson, and was a brother of Mrs A. Heinz, of Hokitika. Deceased was only* 21 years of age. The funeral of the late Mr. A. N. Harrop took place yesterday afternoon. There was a large following of friends. The officials of the Land and Survey Office and members of the Bowling Club attended in a body, there were a dozen members of the Grey Bowling Club present, two car loads coming down for the purpose of marking their sympathy, while the general public wero present in largo numbers. The service at All Saint’s Church was a choral one, the Rev. Dr. Holloway conducting the service there and at the graveside. A number of floral tributes were placed on the graveide, including wreaths from the Grey-mouth and Hokitika Bowling Clubs and the Lands and Survey Department.

The Runanga minors held a meeting yesterdays when the Medical Association delegates reported that Government had arranged to provide a temporary medical officer (Dr Usher) for the present, and until such time as a permanent appointment could be made. The Government would meet mo cost of advertising to secure a permanent doctor, to whose salary a subsidy of £l5O would be added by the Mines Department. The delegates recommended that the proposed arrangement be accepted by the Association. The meeting decided to adopt the delegates’ recommendation accepting the temporary appointment in th e meantime, and to recommend that work at the mines should be resumed accordingly. The Miners’ Union has agreed to the recommendation of the Medical Association. Work was, therefore, resumed this morning at the State Mines.

Tlio ordinary meeting of Lodge Westland was held on Thursday evening, Arch Druid Bro. IV. E. Dick presiding over a good attendance of members. A motion of sympathy was passed to V. A. Bro-Jas Wilson and family on the recent loss they have sustained by the death of their father. A long list of ordinary business was dealt with. The occasion was taken to welcome Bro J. Mycrol't to the lodge room. Bro. Mycroft met with a serious accident in Christchurch sometime ago and it gave the brothers great pleasure to see him so far recovered as to be able to make the trip to the Coast. The Arch Druid took the opportunity to congratulate Vice Arch Bard Bro E. Heennn on the occasion of his recent marriage. He called on P.A. Bro. Blank to present Bro. Heennn- with a small memento from the officers and brothers of the lodge. Bro. Blank in a complimentary speech, dealt with the good qualities of Bro. Hcenan as a Druid and concluded by wishing the brother and his wife long life and happiness. Bro. Heenan replied thanking the members for their gift and the nice remarks passed by the various speakers concerning his wife and himself, and hoped that the good fellowship which existed among the members would continue. The residents of Kokatahi will tender a social and hall to returned soldiers of the district in the. Public Hall, Lower Kokatahi on Wednesday evening 19th inst. All returned soldiers and friends cordially invited. Free admission -to all.—Advt-. SHARLAND’S MALT VINEGAR make delightful salads. Brewed from malt and sugar. Free from mineral acids. Conforms to requirements of Food and Drugs Act. All grocers, Special Purchase—24o Ladies high class white embroidered Voilo blouses usually 22/6 to 32/(j, Sale price 12/6 and 14/6. 120 dozen ladies Neck wear in Crepe de Chino and Georgette, White and colours. Sale jprice 1/9 and 2/6 in embroidered muslips. Sale prices 6d. 9d. and 1/- each. The above wonderful bargains post, free from McGruer and Co. Greymouth.—Advt-. Be judge and jury and give “NAZOL” a trial. There can be only one verdict—“ Absolutely competent to cure colds, influenza, bronchitis and nasal catarrh. I