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Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1920, Page 2

It was 27 years to-day since the opening of the Greymouth-Hokitika- railway.

Owing to the very inclement weatl ei experienced on Saturday all iootball matches were postponed.

An Empire Day social dance will be held at the Supreme Hall to-night under the auspices of the Overseas Club.

Mr T. Iv. Y. Seddon, M. P. left Greymouth on Saturday en route for Wellington.

“It is on!’’ What?* Why overcoat week at the “11.15.” Yes, this is a very important announcement, “H.B” overcoat week is on, this means that “H.B” have the overcoats and the one you want is there.

The “Argus” records the death of Miss Doris Willis. Deceased, who was only 19 years of age, died at the Grey River Hospital on Saturday morning after a long illness of four months. She leaves two sisters, Mrs F. AleGirr, and Miss Alice Willis, and three brothers, Percy, Thamosa and Archie Willis. Two more brothers, Bert and Stan, were killed in the late war. ,

Many extremely pretty readv-to-wear hats and models have come to band. They embody all the latest ideas in winter millinery. All models are beautifully trimmed and moderately priced. The new season’s costumes and coats have arrived. At present we are shorting a big variety. Those smart costumes are as good as any ” tailormades, ”at nearly half the price.—M,cGrucr and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. ’

A fatal accident occurred on Saturday morning on the Bluckball-Ngahcre road. A youth named AA’illinm °liilip Duggan, younger son of Air and Airs John Duggan of Ngaliere, was riding from Blackball to bis home at Ngaliere when he was thrown from his horse. Tie must have landed with great force upon the road, for, when i helped up his injuries were a* once ! found to be serious. lie was taken to Blackball, to the Dominion Hotel, hilt his condition grew gradually worse, an! he died yesterday morning about 10 minutes after midnight. Deceased was a promising youth and only 18 years and nine months old. Ho was a native of Blackball. Tory sincere sympat’ny will be extended to the bereaved parents in their loss. Irritation in the throat, stuffiness in the head banished bv “NAZOL.” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Tnhnler. Keep warm and cosy every night with a “Unique” British made Dot water bottle. Heavily vulcanised seams cannot leak or burst. On sale everywhere. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.

A popular -Empire night dance will he held at the Supreme Hall to-night Monday. Good music, admission 1/-. —Advt.

Owing to rough weather and blockage on the road, the mail coach which left Waiho Gorge on Saturday will not reach Ross until to-day. j

, It is thought that 'Lord Liverpool the present Governor-General of New Zealand, will leave here at the end of next month and that the new Go vornor-General (Lord Jellieoe) will arrive here in September.

A euchre’tournament and dance will be held in the Town Mall, Rinm, domorrow (’Tuesday) evening commencing at- half past seven. Good prizes for euchre and good music for dance. Admission to euchre Is. Prizes jcindly donated by Mrs W. Smith and Mrs T. McGuire.—Advt.

An interesting alteration in the rules of procedure governing courts-martial, as announced. It is that a soldier acquitted shall be so informed in open court. Under the old system nothing so dramatic was provided for. While the members considered their finding tlie Court was cleared, and if they decided on acquittal, the accused would first hear of the matter when lie found himfee-lf released from arrbst. Now, however, the prisoner will be broughtback and told all about it.

“At present,” declared tlie Prime Minister at Christchurch, 011 Frida'-.' when asked for a statement n tiir visit of the Prince of Wales, “t'.i.-re is only one tiling to lie said that it has been successful and satisfactory from every point of view. ’Hie visit of the Prince is a- great event in the historv of New Zealand, and I think lie will go away feeling be lias received a wel-'i-oine he wiTf never forget. His visit, I am sure, will d° good not only in thi-, country, but also in other countries from the Imperial point of view As far as I am concerned as Prime Minister, I am proud of tlie splendid reception given by tlie people of the country, 1.0 the Prince.”

A correspondent writes There are .several West Coast boys at the Cashmere Sanatorium. Among the number are two who took a prominent part in the inception of 'tlie Kokatahi Band, and who went away with many of the Band members into Camp in 1916. The long evenings at the Sanitorium are filled in with cards anil billiards, and a movement is on foot to start an orchestra. One of the West Coast boys, formerly of the Kokatahi Band, lias made requests to ex-members of the Band, asking if the surplus instruments could be loaned for this purpose, but so far has not had a reply. This intimation might be noted by some of your readers who are interested in the boys’ welfare, and enquiries might result in some definite solution, which will help tc promote harmony for the long winter evenings, and be instrumental in a reply helping to relieve the monotony of hospital life under winter conditions.”

Cold feet? A British made “Unique” hot water bottle will soon restore circulation. A boon these cold nights and costs a few shillings. Obtainable everywhere.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and .Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Sole agent for Westland. — Advt. Storekeepers report housewives “jumping for joy” since “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help liberated them from washboard slavery, is pint, sufficient for seven washings. A hot water bottle that will not leak or crack, and will last for years is worth owning. The “Unique,” British made,' patent stopper and heavy seams is obtainable everywhere.

Keep the kiddies well “NAZOL.” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar. Sound sleep, warm feet with a “Unique 1 ’ hot water bottle. Special heavy vulcanised seams, patent stopper ensure years of service. On sale everywhere. l 3

Public speakers, reciters, singers! Use “NAZOL” to prevent or relieve huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Heady for instant use anywhere. The best ' friend in winter is a “Unique” hot water bottle. Patent stopper cannot leak, heavy seams cannot crack. All sizes obtainable everywhere.

Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOJL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. CO doses 1/6,