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Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1920, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board invite applications in this issue for a number of vacancies on the teaching , staff, receivable up to 4'p.ni. on Wed- ; nesdny, 28th January. j The Chief Postmaster advises:— j The mail coach from Waiho Gorge due at Ross yesterday, was delayed at Waiho Gorge until this morning owing to floods. The coach which left Ross for Waiho Gorge on Saturday, was unable to cross the Little Waitaha river, and returned to Ross. It was to leave again this morning, The death of Mrs Percy Morey, Cobden, wife of Mr Percy Morey, of the Railway District Engineer’s Department, Greymouth, took place on Saturday, morning. The deceased lady who was but years of age had been ill for some time and her death was ( not unexpected. She leaves a husband and three young children to mourn her loss.

1919 has gone with its troubles and trials and a new era of prosperity has dawned and those rwli.o are making new resolutions, those who have not tried H. 8., for Clothing, make, a start right now and let is he No 1 resolution for the New Year. For style, fit, and quaitv we have a name of being foremost in the Dominion, and why not be like the other fellow, a staunch customer and believer in the New Zealand Clothing Factory.

On Friday a very old and widelyesteemed Coast pioneer, Mr Harry Seebcek, passed away at the age of <9 years, of which 50 were spent on the West Coast. A native of SchleswigHolstein, Germany, deceased was in turn a miner, boatman, and hotelkeeper, and latterly resided at Ruthcrglen, He leayes a widow but no family. ‘His relatives are: Mr L. Seebeck (Kuinnra) brother, Mrs Paulson (Camerons) sister and a niece, Miss L. Latgens (Rutherglen).

The dentil of one of the oldest residents of the district of Taylorville, in the person of Hr Michael Keating, took place after a brief illness of only a couple of days, on Saturday night at 11 o’clock. Tire late Mr Keating who was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and 64 years of age, was a man of upright and honourable character wjios.e many good qualities commended him' to all who knew him. He leaves a widow afjd a growp-up family. Word has been received frojn Iteefiton that the chestnut , gelding Red Pool, by All Red-Whirlpool, has had to be destroyed, owing to a, kick from here si.aljje mate, Recorder, resulting in a broken bone, Red Pool accounted for the Hokitika. Handicap °Jf fhe first day of tlie Westland OJub's lpepting, but was unplaced in the Greymoutb £„p and the President’s Handicap. At last Midsnnpner Meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club, Red Pool accounted for two seconds and ope third. The gelding was owned by Mr Hugh Cassidy apd jpained by Bept Gjllet.t.

At the MngmtiTßp’s Court, Christchurch, the case came up of a prisoner Who escaped from Paparua gaol soip.e tltiiu ago, and annexed a cycle belonging to one of the officialb to get away on. Tic was charged w|t|i t'hp Digit pf this, but Hr V. G. Day, S.M., said «t was a question whether a prisoner could he hold to have stolen any article which 1,0 used to make his escape with, if he did not try to traffic with it after wards. Some authorities said that if a prisoner took a horse to escape with and turned the horse loose when he had h.in shed with it, he couh! not he charged with the theft of ip. )_n .this case the accused laid not tried to sGJ the cycle, hut, on the other hand, it had n.,t been turned loose, for it was in his possession when arrested. It was a nice point in )nw. As the accused had to go before the Supreme Court in any case, the point was left for the Judge to deal with.

McGruer’s Great Summer Clearing Sale, will open on Thursday next at 9 a.m. when their large stocks of Drapery and Boots will Ibe offered at greatly reduced prices. A big bargain list will appear in Wednesday’s issue—McGruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Greymouth, Reefton, Hokitika. —Advt The election of a councillor to represent the Kokatahi Riding on the West-

land County Council is proceeding today. The candidates are Messrs R. Meharry and L. H. Morel. The polling will not be heavy, and the unofficial result should be known about 6.30. o’clock this evening, when the figures will be posted outside the County Chambers. The scrutiny of the rolls and the official count will take place at the County Chambers at 10 o’clock to-morrow morning. 1 The shortage of copper coins, which i i (• n r ...~ ilmn tvi A

lulb ULt/IJ It-lv IWI ouinv V l " l '' among other places in New Zealand, has been relieved slightly by a recent consignment from Australia (says Wednesday’s “Herald”). The arrival of £650 in pennies, and £l5O in halfpennies from the Commonwealth was a unique experience for New Zealand. But the quantity, which weighed some I 10,0001 b, is proving only of temporary ! assistance, and the banks are eagerly 1 awaiting the remainder of the consign- , ment, £2300 in value. | The resignations agreed to by the Canterbury Education Board on Fridaj | totalled 43. Mr E. H. Andrews (chair--1 man of the Board) said that some hac i resigned on account of promotion, oth ! vs were, leaving on superannuation, anc ! ~fliers all ladies, were leaving tin

' Board’s service in order to be married. Mr W. P. Spencer remarked that the loss of the ladies would not, of course, be favourable to the Board’s work, but would be in the best interests of the country as a whole. “We must not disj courage them,” commented the chair- ! man. ! The Nelson “Colonist” states that Mr j Walter McDonald has returned to Nel- ; son after an absence of nearly thirteen j years. Mr McDonald joined the CanaI dian Kilties Band at Greymouth in , 1907, and with that organisation toured Tasmania, Australia, Ceylon, India, Burmah, Egypt, Italy, France, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, eventually finishing in New York. Mr McDonald after remaining there for some time, again crossed to the States, in the old Australian convict ship Success, which had been purchased by an American millionaire for exhibition purposes. Mr McDonald then settled in the States, j where he married. After his wanderi intrs in various'parts of the globe be is

quite satisfied that New Zealand is the best country in the world, and he intends to remain here with his wife and family of three children. Readers of the Guardian are good judges of values. They apppreciate a fair and square deal. They know too. when they are being financially bled. It is to be negretted that for the last two months orders for the suits tailored by mail by John H. Glasson have far exceeded the output, not nearly so many as wished, were able to secure one of these splendid fitting suits before the holidays. The position is new better and wo advise any man wanting a good suit, to write now for patterns. There is no better value in New Zealand to. day. Prices range from 92s 6d to £7 10s Od. The patterns are smart, and you have a good collection to choose from. With the simplified measuring form included with the patterns, customers arp guaranteed a perfect fit. D any suit is not made cxaetly'as ordered or‘fails in the fit, the full purchase price will be at once refunded. No risk is taken whatever, you are not a penny out of pocket if you are not pleased with your purchase. Mention the GHaitian and note the address, John H- Glasson, Cashel St., Christchurch, P.O. Box 41,—Advt.

Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others— worth more During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the best. Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt. Washboard Slavery scientifically abolished, —thanks to “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. 1/- packet does seven weekly washings. Dee Bros. —Aovt. Don’t forget WOLFE’S is the real origipa) SCHNAPPS. A point for good housewives. Always use SAARLAND’S Baking Powder, Cost? least; gpcs farthest; gives best results, WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly supervrior to all other stimulants.