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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1920, Page 2

Air W. E. Williams has an interesting notification in this issue in reference to Kodak outfits..

Tho js.s. Paeroa arrived at Picton from Hokitika on Saturday afternopn at 5 p.m. She loads and leaves to-mor-row.

The death of a. very old resident in the person of Mr John Marnell, took place at Greymouth yesterday, at the advanced ago of 80 years.

Ladies! What about your winter footwear? Before making up your mind about purchasing your footwear, it. is to your own interests to get into the good habit of calling to “H.B.’s” first; wo can always show you the latest styips, and our values are unequalled. In this week’s “H. 8.” advt. there is proof of this.

The Chief Postmaster iuvites tenders in this issue for the motor mail service to connect Hokitika with Christchurch overland service. Tenders close on tho 16th inst. Ths popular service, which will grow into an important passenger connection, not only tor Hokitika, but for all parts of scenic Westland, should attract considerable competition among motor ownens desirous of securing a well-established passenger connection.

Shortly after twelve o'clock, last night the main fire bell, at Greymouth says the “Argus” sounded an alarm, and the scene of the outbreak , was found to be an outhouse at the rear of a. dwelling in Murray Street occupied by Mrs Williams. The fire had obtained a good hold before tlic Brigade arrived and though not able to save the I building tlic brigade prevented a, further spread of the flames. Abutting tlio bou.se was a fowl shed belonging , to Mrs Chimn and but for the timely assistance of Messrs J. Behan, 1). Cameron and J. Ryan, the poultry I within would certainly have been dosi troyed’. With commendable promptitude they were successful in rescuing all the fowls and the good work done by the brigade saved the fowlhou.se from destruction. i • The counter hands at John Parkhill’s j are needing cooler weather immediately ; unless the rush fop “TyEEP SMILING” Boot Polish eases off a bit. Meanwhile the price is only 8d per tin.--That feverish feeling from cold in the head instantly relieved by “NAZOL.” Splendid for clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, Now that the cold weather is on us

it is well to secure warm underwear, coats, knitted jerseys and furs, for which the house of Schroder’s are famous.—Advt. Users of “NAZOL” keeps free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in tho bud, soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses Is 6d. For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9.

| Notices of strayed cattle at Mananui and of a heifer at Ferguson’s appear 1 in this issue. j A euchre and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu,-on Tuesday evening (May 11th), commencing at 7 p.m. Good prizes; admission Is.—Advt. . 'The Canterbury Education Board is i inviting applications in this issue for a i number of vacancies on the teaching staff, receivable up to 26th. May. { No. 65 Coy. Senior Cadets will pari ado at the Drill Hall at 7 p.m. to-night. The usual drill on Thursday night is cancelled.

On Thursday morning, the Kumura firebell rang out a peal, the cause being a chimney catching fire at the Old Men’s Home. The Brigade were at once on the spot but their services were not required.

Returned soldiers who are unable to secure other accommodation in town on Wednesday night are notified that the Salvation Army authorities will provide shake downs at St. Andrew’s Hall. Application are to be made to the Chief Postmaster, or to the Army Officer.

Air Joseph Murphy (senr.) of JDillmunstown, was driving home in his spring cart from Kumara, when on going down a small hill near his home, the horse stumbled, with the result, that Mr Murphy was thrown out on the road, sustaining nasty wounds about the face. Hon. Wm. Fraser, (Alinister in charge of the-Itoyal Tour telegraphed to the Mayor to-day as follows: —“His Royal Highness desires it to he known that the wearing of morning dress or frock coats at civic receptions, is entirely optional. The Prince will be travelling in mufti, and it will be quite appropriate for you and the citizens to be similarly dressed. This practice was adopted at all places on the line of route in the North Islend.”

There is a policeman in Auckland who can say that lie told the Prince of Wales ,to “move on” (says the Auckland “Star” of Monday’s date). It happened at the railway station yesterday when there was a big surging crowd to see H.R.H. go south. In the press of people the man in blue did not recognise the back of the young man talking to a returned soldier oii the platform, and it was not until the people in the vicinity laughed that lid realised ho was trying to move on the principal actor in the send-off. A smile from H.R.H. and a salute from the policeman explained matters. I have it on tho best of authority, states the Brunner correspondent, of the “Argus, that tho syndicate that has had an option for some time over the AVallsend mine completed the purchase and transfer on Saturday last, and there seems a prospect after 30 ' odd years that this valuable property lias been sliut down, of an early re-open-, ing of this mine. It is the intention of the syndicate to form a company immediately and proceed p-ith tlie work of unwatering and developing the freehold. This is certainly the best news that we have had for a long while and many were beginning to despair of the hope of seeing the old mining town ship bloom again. "With both Dobson and AVallsend mines in operation in tlie near future, the outlook' is decidedly bright for the district and local coals will more than hold their own for quality, when competing in the markets of this country.

There was an interesting interval ai

AA’ellington on Children’s Day during ! which the Prince planted a tree, as j nineteen years ago his father did in , the same grounds. The children never ! had any doubt that they would be able |to see tlie Prince, and one little lad, I when a judicious parent put before him i tlie possibility of disappointment, said: i “Of couse .lie’ll come. Why, in ten years’ time there might bo another war, and he’d need us all to fight for him.” The Prince paused for a moment close to where the. great.bronze statue of Seddon, the apostle of - democracy and Imperialism, stretches out its hand to the harbour. The crowds were enormous, and on the road above, all sorts of vehicles, from motor-cars to lorries, were packed with people, who stood on the scantiest of footholds for hours, eager not to miss anything of tlie won derful scene.

Solid comfort these nippy nights with a- “Unique”-' hot water bottle. All sizes are same quality. British made. Obtainable everywhere.

For influenza, take AVoods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. They last for years, “Unique” hot water bottles have heavily vulcanised scams and patent, stopper. Cannot burst or crack. On sale everywhere. . Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms.

Aron can’t sleep with cold feet. A “Unique” hot water bottle gives perfect rest. It will last for years. On sale everywhere. Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL” the scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, llevell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9. 2/9.

Gents’ evening shirts and gloves arc now procurable at Schroder’s, where also ladies’ evening gloves in suedes, kid and fabric, large selection of evening goods and trimmings, scarves and fans are finding rapid sale. —Advt. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-proof. CO doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores.

j T.he 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 considerable. Bargains in general drapery, millinery, fancy goods and boots and shoes. McGrner and Co., Department Store, Hokitika and Groymouth.—Advt.