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Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1920, Page 2

The “Guardian” four-paged supplement is distributed to our readers today in the usual course. .

Sir James Allen, Lady Allen and family leave Wellington in the Corintbic to-morrow for London to take up his duties as High Commissioner.

The combined choirs-undertaking the Welsh national songs at the Royal reception will meet for practice at the band room at 7.30 o’clock on Monday night, when a special practice will be held in conjunction with the Municipal band.

It is understood tliat the Rev. Lean Tubman leaves shortly on a ,'velve months visit to the Old Country. Luring his short stay in Hokitika, the Lean has gained the esteem and confidence of his parishioners who will wish him hon voyage and a safe return.

The Borough water supply which had been cut off from Sunday, came back again on Thursday afternoon, and it was welcomed very heartily by housewives who had begun to be much put about by the shortage of water. The Borough staff had a difficult job in making the required repairs. The flooded state of the river where portion of the bridge was carried away combined with the heavy rain on the first two days made the work of renewal an extremely arduous one.

It is stated that complete cures of leprosy have been effected at the Kalihi territorial hospital, Honolulu. In the past few months, it is said, 20 patients have been discharged without one recurrence of the disease. A specially prepared oil is the only medicine used. An international committee is. to inquire into several specific cases and report;

At the Eketalmna Fanners’ Union mooting, recently, Mr T. Parsons mentioned the £12,000,000 increase on bank deposits, as shown by the last returns, the total amounting to over £59,000,000. He predicted the banks would make a huge profit on this by investing the money in England, where the rate was 7 per cent. Mr Rutherford was of the opinion that very large sums were being hung up for use in tho lifting of the moratorium .

An incident that occurred while the Prince of Wales was motoring tack from the Narrow Neck Military Hospital on Sunday provided a striking illustration of the Royal visitor’s courtesy and charm of manner. A little girl threw a ehrysnnthpmum at him, but t fell behind phe rqotor car. Hie Prince stopped his car and an aide-de-camp picked up the -flower with the intention of giving it to him. His ißoyal Highness, however, directed that tho bloom bo handed to the child, and she was lifted up to the car and blushingly presented him with her gift. The Prince smiled his- acknowledgment.

The Standard of the Prince of Wales has been very conspicuous in connecting with the Royal visit- to Auckland. While H.M.S. Renown was steaming into port, the Hag, which is a variant of the Royal Standard was flown from the mainmast, that of Admiral Halsey flying from the foremast. While His Royal Highness was engaged on the Queen’s wharf the Stapdnrd appeared over tho Harbour Board’s Ferry buildings. Later it was in evidence at Go•emment House, where it was flown jointly with tlie flfig of His Excellency the Governor General as long ns the Prince remained in residence , there.

Mrs C. J. Parham of Bealey Street, received a telegram from the Hon Minister of Defence last evening, stating that her son Private Charles Parham, was lying dangerously ill at tlie Bath military hospital, England, on the 28th April. Private Parham has liad a long and serious illness, the result of some abdopienal Last year he underwent n critical operajnop, that unfortunately was not it complete success, and a further and more critical operation became necessary. This major operation was performed in March last, and about a month ago private news reported lie was improving. Now has come the advice of his very serious illness. It is >hopcd better news will be received shortly. Mr Parham lias been a splendid patient all through his trying illness. He was aware of the natqre of the operation ho had to face, and wrote to hjs people in excellent spirits confirmed in the view that lie would pull ! through. News of improvement is ; awaited anxiously. . ~

Attention js drawn to McGruer and Co’s grofit sale of boots and shoes at Keller’s Sample Rooms, Weld Street. A great opportunity to purchase footwear, including ladies’ and gent’s evening shoes at startling prices. Gents’ evening shirts and gloves are now procurable at Schroder’s, where also ladies’ evening gloves in suedes, kid and fabric, large selection of evening goods and trimmings, scarves apd fans are finding rapid sale, —Advt, Hokitika women are taking a keener Ifilight in music, flowers and voice cul-

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