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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1919, Page 2

A notification appears in this issue in reference to debtors to the assignee estate of A. E. Stapleton. A hospital report includes—still dangerously ill, 329.%, It. M. Cain, Kanieri; seriously ill, W. Gutberlet, Jliunnerton; not reported as severe case, B. J. Thompson, Greymouth. A late casualty rdport includes—died of sickness 47553 C.1.R., David Freitas on Feb. ‘2lst, (Airs Freitas, Hokitika, mother), and Michael Sexton, 63,403, N.Z.R.8., (Mrs B. Sexton, Westport, mother), Feb. 18th. Mr. P. Verschaffelt, who has been secretary for the Public Service Commissioners for the past five years, is about to bo transferred to the Public Trust Office as controller of the wills division. The quarterly meeting ol the Druids Lodge was held last evening. A.D. Bro \V. C. Dick presided over a good attendance of members. Motions of condolence were passed to the bereaved relatives of the late Private D. 1* teitas and Bro. Wilstcd, senr. Christchurch. After a good deal of business was transacted the Lodge adjourned. Owing to the very disappointing entries, it is doubtful whether the intention of holding a Dominion Rifle Meeting at Trcntham next month will be carried out. The programme was prepared on the assumption that there would at least be 300 entries, but only 124 marksmen have signified their intention of competing. The previous meeting was held at Trentham in Feb. 1914, six months before the war broke out, and over 400 entries were reeeiv(l. The question whether, under the ireinnstuncus the meeting which i. fixed for Marah 10th and following days should be proceeded with, will probably bo decided this week. A serious accident occurred on Wednesday at Reefton Railway Station to Elisha Lockington, jnr. He was assisting his uncle, Mr. George Lockington, in landing some timber with a crane, and he had just lowered the material and the clutch being thiown in, lie retired to some "distance, when l,y some means the crane started on tlie low gear, and the handle was thrown oil, striking the young man in the side of the forehead and penetrating his head, though he was fully one hundred yards away. Dr ,Scott was at once summoned, .and he pronounced that the skull was fractured and ordered his removal to the hospital, where he now lines in a precarious concl ition.

We are heavily overstocked, consequently we are slaughtering all our surplus stock (luring the next ten days. All who wish to save on their purchases should loso no time, but call at onco and make their selections at Sehrodoi and Co’s., Clearing Sale. Just arrived a largo consignment of tomateoos, plums, nectarines, apples etc. Paterson, Michel and Co. T/td. Phone. No. 2.—Advt To correct acidity and flatulency take Shnrland’s Fluid ‘Magnesia, Being freshly prepared and always full strength, Sharland’s is the host you can buy.

The population of tho Dominion (not j 'including Maoris), as at September 30th, 1918, was estimated at 1,107,349, males 540,995, females 566,354. In : 1914 the figures were males 568,161, ! females 527,833; total 1,095,994. j Now that the war is over, public j servants who have reached the age of j 65 are no longer being encouraged to stay in the service. Their retirement j is being speeded up in special considcra- j tiou of those public servants who join- j ed the N.Z.E.F., and have yet to resume civilian duty. An inquest was held at the Mental Hospital this morning before C. J. Nightingale, Acting-Qoroner, and a jury of four,_ on the death of Bridget 1 Fitzsimmons, an inmate, who had

been transferred from the Sunnyside hospital in 1913. The evidence disclosed that her health had always been frail, and that she died from pleurisy and heart disease, the verdict being in accordance with tho medical testi-

mony. A[, Addington Stock Sales on AVeduesday there was a small entry of fat pins and there was a good demand at firmed rates. The range of prices was: Choppers £5 to £B/12/6; Extra heavy baconers to £B/10/-; Heavy boconers £7 to £7/15/-; Lighter baconers £5/10/to £6/10/-; Equal to 10d. to 10R1. per Lighter porkers £3 joj- to £3/10/-; Equal to 101 to lid. There was a small entry of stole pigs and there was a fair demand at easier prices. The range of prices as: —Extra good stores 545. to fios.; Smaller stores 355. to 425.; AVeaners 13s. to 255, A position which is occasioning some strong feeling on tho part of the Maoris has been revealed in connexion with the forthcoming licensing poll savs the “ Otago Daily Times.” Tho Chief Electoral Officer, in reply to a telegram sent by Mr H. Buraia, has advised that there is no provision for Maoris voting at the special licensing poll. Half-castes may, however, register as electors on a European roll under the Legislature Act, and in such case will be entitled to vote. Iheic is provision for Maoris who arc members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and who have not received their discharge, having a vote.

A, remarkable, escape from instant death occurred recently near Melbourne. when a young married woman named Mrs Milton, got beneath the 8.40 a.in. train to Melbourne as it entered the station. She had a child of three with her and was carrying an infant about twelve months old. As the engine approached, she seemed to go off in a faint and disappeared under the train. The driver at once stopped the engine, and the insensible woman and her infant which was uninjured, were brought to the platform. The toddling child walked outwards from be north the second carriage apparently quite unconcerned. The mother and Ikibv were taken to the hospital, where it was found that Airs Milton was unhurt, save for an abrasion on one elbow and slight shock,

Can you picture yourself slipping on a . suit—the coat fitting comfortably across the shoulders, draping smoothly down the front and back, with that distinctive smart look obtainable only by clever cutting, the waist-coat without a wrinkle, well cut shapely trousers. In all, a suit that looks smart, and remains smart after long service. This is what you arc guaranteed when you order your Easter suit from ,1. H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch. You can get all wool materials for 755, 85s, 955, 105 s, 110 s. These low prices are no guide to the quality. At a glance you can see they are considerably "less than you would expect to p»v. Tt> is only by cutting out oxpensive selling methods and the suit coming direct from the workroom that they are made possible. You can see the patterns in your home, as well as obtain the very simple and efficient measurement form, which is as easy as A.B.C. as one man remarked, by just dropping a post-card to John H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch.— Advt.

Don’t let anything prevent you from coining to the Great- Half Price Sale, Prices marked down again, better bargains than ever, impossible to beat the values, the keen cut prices will ensure a speedy clearance. Don’t wait foi tho last day, buy now.—Ladies black cashmere finish hose in plain and ribbed, now 2 pairs for 2s (id; boys navy jerseys, all sizes, now 2s lid; mens unshrinkable -flannel finish uuders, now 2s lid; mens woollen socks, now 2 pairs for 3s (id; childrens white cotton vests, all sizes, now Is each; floral orepons, check and spot voiles, now 7Ad per yd. Great Half Price Sale now on, McGruer and C'o., Cut-rate Stores, G rey mo u t h. —Ad v t. The last ten days of the greatest of sales at Schroder’s will prove a money saver for you. Fresh bargains are being prepared in remnants, blouses, hats and frocks. In the face of fur- ( tlier rise in the price of imports, price at our sale will make the wise anticipate their wants. —Advt. And no matter how dirty tho clothes are “No Rubbing” works like magic in clearing out tho dirt and genus. Is packet sufficient for seven washings. Paterson, Michel and Co. Put it in your cruet—SHARLAND’S M\LT VINEGAR,. Mellow and mature. Most wholesome and most palatable vinegar in New Zealond. In bulk and bmde. All grocery