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Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1920, Page 2

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear in this issue. The Hon J. Grimmond, M.L.C., went to Christchurch yesterday, and will return with the Ministerial party due on

the Coast on Monday next, The inter-union‘ football match (it Greymouth yesterday resulted in a win for the West Coast by 11 points to Inangahua 8,

A reminder is given of the popular scientific lecture this evening at All Saints’ school room by the Rev Dr Holloway, entitled “Tbe Life of a Plant.” All interested are invited to attend.

Mr Seddon M.P., at the invitation of the Prince of Wales, accompanied the Royal party to Christchurch yesterday. Mr Seddon returns to Kumara on Monday night with Fie Hon J. G. Coates, Minister for Public Works.

During the Regal reception in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Master John Halsey Sweney, son of Mr and Mrs II Sweney, of Hall street, was presented to His Royal Highness, and also to Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey, formerly of H.M.S. Np\y Z pal and. Before leaving yesterday Mr Seddon stated he would try and induce the Hon Minister for Public Works to spore sufficient extra time to go further south than Hari Hari in order to see personally the immediate requirements of the neighbouring settlements, pnrtioularlj in relation to the bridges required t’oi the main south road.

A fire broke out in a cottage in Peak s Lane, Greymouth, about 3.30 yesterday morning, and got a bold before the 1 ire Brigade could be warned by the bells in time to save it, though they were quickly on the ' spot. The building, which Mr W. Stanley formerly occupied, was practically destroyed with its contents, while a 'cottage next do.or, occupied by a Chinaman, was damaged.

Souvenir hunting at the young people’s supp.er in Wanganui in connection with the yisif of the Prince of Wales was responsible fpr G lO disappearance of everything at the Prince’s table; in fact, there was a. proper < leanup of everything removable. The caterer lost four silver vases, thirty-nine ..dozen tumblers, thirty four dozen cups and saucers, eighteen dozen silver teaspoons, and one hundred and twenty yards of royal blue and gold ribbon. One woman took possession of a three-dec-ker cake, and considered she was entitled to it, because she was a ratepayer Bottles of aerated water sc.emed to have great fascination for the -young people. Hie general loss is particularly heavy, and will have to he piet by the Borough Council.

Dee Bros, contend that now is the opportuno time for everybody to buy “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish. Price only 8d per tin. Best for all leathers.

That feverish fp.eijfjg from cold in the head instantly relieved by b'N/VZOL.” Splendid for clearing blocked passages in pose 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 hon.se of Schroder’s are famous. —Advt. .?• Users of “NAZOL” keeps free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses Is 6d. For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure J/9, 2/9. Cold nights are here. The British made “Unique” hot water bottle will keep .you snug and warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—agreeable and beneficial. A tonic bever'ge j Just landed, 200 cases choice desert and cooking apples, consisting of Jonatliians, Coxes, Pippins,, Washington’s Munros, etc., etc., in 401 b cases, 7s 6a t 0 as fid.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Advt Out living cost by saving on blanket purchases. hot water bottle saves bed clothes, and inpreases comfort. Ask for “Unique.’*

London advises New Zealand mails despatched Arawii via Panama 6th instant. ( Messrs McGruer and Co. distribute an interesting inset with this issue in connection with the last seven days of their clearing sale. A dance will be held in Toker’s Hall Arahura, oil Wednesday May 19tli. in aid of the Westland Hospital Building j Fund. Admission, gents 2s ladies Is.— Advt. To-morrow in the mart, Camp Street at 11 o’clock, Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell by auction 2000 ft. of rough red pine, 1500 dressed heart 4in. boards, tree ferns etc. Footballers who have red and black jerseys belonging to the Hokitika District Club are requested -to return same to-day to the .Secretary, as they are required for use in to-morrow’s game.

Miss Erin O’Reilly met with a nasty accident last Friday- She was cycling Town the Terrace Hill, Greymouth, when the handle bare of her bicycle broke. Miss O’Reilly was thrown on her face and suffered rather severe injuries. A special meeting of the Westland County Councill will be held at 10 o’clock on Tuesday morning next to meet the Hon. Minister of Public Works at Arahura. The Council will wait on the Minister at night at 7.30 o’clock, when deputation business will be taken. The football inter-club matches will be commenced on Cass Square to-moi-row afternoon, when the juniors’ game, Kiwi’s v. Excelsior’s, will take place at 1,30 p.m., and the senior game, Hokitika v. Marists (Grey), at 3.16 p.m. The play promises to be interesting, and should attract a good a

tendance. The following team will represent Kiwis in the match against Excelsiors at 115 p.m. on Cass Square : —R. Ross W 'Kearns., M. Haile, Moynihan, P. Shannon, J. Kelly, P. Cutbush, F. Rnd kin, M. O’Connor, A. Marks, A. D»ncrft P Korteagast, Reilly, N. Tuglis, G. Powley, W. Milner, B. Jones, O; Walker, 'L. Jones. These players are re quested to meet at Keller’s Sample rooms to-night at 7 p.m. Yesterday evening, says the “Argus,” a little boy named Eric Paterson, whose parents reside in Carroll Street, Runanna, was reported to the police missi„,r when the school children returned from- Greymouth, where they had been , for the Royal visit. The little chap, i ,Js only seven, proved to have taken the I wrong train, as lie was later located at Brunner, where he was at tbe bouse of a relative, and alst night returned home 1 by motor none the worse of his adven- | tore.

Another serious accident touk place yesterday at-the Ten Mile Creek on the road to Barrytown. Mr and Mrs Poschioh were coming in from Barrytown to Greymouth. When crossing the Ten Mile Creek the trap overturned, and the occupants were thrown into the water. Almost all their gear was washed out to sea, Mrs Poscliicli being paiticularly unlucky in losing a handbag containing oyer £l4. In deed it is a marvel that’We do not have to record n more serious accident, and the time will come, unless the authorities push ahead the bridging of this stream, when a tragedy will be reported from the Hen Mile.—-Argus. 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 Greyinoiitli,-—Advt.

When baby snuffles ’ or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes.

For influenza, take Woods’. Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest aiid best in the market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt AVoods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.