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Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1920, Page 2

The “Guardian” weekly supplement is issued to-day as usual, The Hokitika Boxing (Association, intends bolding a tournament on June sth., and to ineludo in its programme three amateur bouts of three rounds each

, . , „ ~ "... ~ , ~ . .. County Council will be held at 3 o’clock , ... ~ on Wednesday afternoon next to pass a . , , ~ ... . 1 ~ special resolution relating to an alter- ‘ a , ... ation in the boundaries of the ridings , , ~ . , , , whereby the nine are reduced to three.

Men’s wear at Addisons:—Just received, twelve only men’s boxed suits, latest styles and all sizes, at £5 15s £6 10k to £7 10s. Also tweed overcoats <JOs to 110 s. Trousers "19s 6d to 355. Shirts, sox, "ties, warm underwear etc. We invite your inspection.—Advt. The funeral of the late Mr Frederick Hambrook took place yesterday aiternoon and was attended by many sym- . patluscrs including several mourners I °. , • irom Hokitika. The solemn cortege ° ett the residence ot Mrs Brown, oi _ r , „ , , f >,. • Marsden Road at 2 p.m. for the Greycemetery and an impressive serv»ce was conducted at the house and at «>o g'"aves.de by Canon Carr.

A final'reminder is given of the monster euchre and. dance in St. Mary’s Clubo Rooms on Monday night, -til will play for the one big prize—a complete dinner—roas;t beef, vegetables, puddings, desserts and liquers. The dinner will be on exhibition during the evening. The second and third prizes will consist of a joint of lamb and groceries. Admission only Is. as usual starts at 8 sharp.—Advt. 1 The many friends of Mr Sterne ■ Young of Greymouth will join with deepest sympathy in the death of his j wife which occurred yesterday moping at her residence at Boddytown. The i deceased had been ailing for some considerable time and was in fact an ini valid for many months. She was tended with untiring care and affection by her daughter. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs Hamilton and of the i late Mr W. Hamilton of Marsden Road. ■ The house of a well-known citizen of 1 Akaroa might easily have been burnt down the other afternoon while he was busy at his office, as a ,result of a mysterious fire (says a correspondent). A lady of the household, the only inmate at the time, thought she smelt smoke. She traced this to an upstairs bedroom, one that had not been used for some time, the rest of the family' being away in the country. Here she ! discovered one or two articles of furni- ! tore, a patch of carpet on the floor and some woollen material on the dressing , table ail smouldering. When these had been put out and the man of the house j summoned by telephone, investigation . showed that a mirror had been the innoj cent cause. The bed-room is on the I sunny (side of the house, and the mirj ror, with a convex surface, happened to be so placed tlmt at this season of the year it caught the full rays of the after, noon sun. The “burning glass,” as the children like To call it, soon did the mis- , chief

A preliminary dance will be held in the Drill Pall on Saturday evening commencimr at 8.30 o’clock, when the orchestra for the ltoyal Ball will supply the music. Admission Is.—Advt.

Ladies: Now is the time to purchase your winter flannels and flannelettes. Colonial all wool flannel 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d: white or striped flannelette from Is f)d to 2s lid. Our stocks are large and prices are under to-day s Itngl fsb cost. . Addisons.—Advt. Solid comfort these nippy nights withn “Unique” hot water bottle. All sizes are same quality. British nf&de. Obtainable everywhere. For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint; Cure 1/9, 2/9. Just landed, 200 cases choice desert and cooking apples, consisting of Jonatiiians, Coxes, Pippins, Washington’s Munro's, etc., etc., in 401 b cases, 7s Gel to 8s 0d r —rPatprsop; Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phono No. 2), —Advt Tliev last for years. “Unique” hot water’ bottles have heavily vulcanised seams and patent stopper. - Cannot burst or crack. On sale everywhere. N-A-Z-O-L, the scientific preparation which never rails to relieve coughs, colds, sore throats, and chest troubles. Is Gd buys 60 doses. You can’t sleep with cold feet. A “Unique” hot water bottle gives perfect rest. It will last for years. On sale everywhere.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa, b Cheapest and best in the market. Ob- - tninable at McLean’s stoic, Itevell i Street, Holdtika, and at Kumaia June--3 tion. Solo agent for Westland. — . Advt. : Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For ' Coughs and-Colds never fails 1/8, 2/0. Gents’ evening shirts and gloves are now procurable at Schroder’s, wliere also ladies’ evenipg gloves in suedes, kid and fabric, large selection of evening goods and trimmings, scarves and fans are finding rapid sale,—Advt. Hokitika husbands simply love to hear their wives singing “Home Sweet Home” while “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help and “GOLDEN RULE” Soap do the weekly washing, j

Public speakers, reciters, singers! j Use “NAZOL” to prevent or relieve j huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Ready for instant use anywhere. i “Unique” hot water bottles will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. OH a Nazol Inhaler. The Great Stocktaking Sale now on is a splendid opportunity of buying new season’s goods at end of the season reduced prices. Every article from every Department marked down to bedrock. The balance of new season’s goods coming forward show advances of 20% to ( 80%. Buy now, the savings are con- , siderable. Bargains in general drapery, millinery, fancy goods and boots and shoes. McGruer and Co., Department Store, Hokitika and Grcymouth.—Advt. «