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Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1920, Page 2

Mr. and Mrs Farquhar Young, of Christchurch, have been appointed judges at the Elocutionary Competitions in Greymouth early in September.

The West Coast League Football team for. Canterbury will leave by to-to-inoiTow’s express, under the management of Mr Wingham. The side is a fairly strong one.

f A meeting of members and ex-memb-ers of the Kokatalii Band will he held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on Saturday next, 29th inst., at 8 p.m., to consider matters in connection with the instruments.—Advt.

The election to lili two vacancies on the Westport Borough Council took place on Friday and resulted in the elec, tion of J. C. Dale, 506, and C. D. Betts. 477 votes. The other candidates were W. 11. Anderson 409, and W. J: Hart 270.

Addisons have a special display of Ladies Woollen Jerseys all one price 84s. Others at 635. and 755. Also fine range of costumes from £5 10s. All millinery subject to os., in £ discount, call to-day.—Advt.

Mr Thomas West, organising' secretary and lecturer of St John’s Ambulance Association loft this morning foi South Westland for the purpose of giving a series of special ambulance lectures in ail centr’es of the district. Mr West expects to remain in the South district about a fortnight.

The many friends of Mr Alexander Barltrop, of Greymouth will regret, to hear of his death which occurred on Monday night. The deceased who was a native of Nelson Was 43 years of age, and had resided in Greymouth for 20 years. He was a blacksmith, and for 17 years was in the employ of Mr G. Cot- : tie. He had been ailing for a period of six weeks. He was a member of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, and took a prominent interest in boating. While resident in Nelson he was a member of the Nclsqn Band. He tonic a great interest in the work of tlie Presbyterian Churcli of which ho was a devout 'member. He leaves a widow and a family or two sons one eighteen years of age, and the other 13 years. The deceased was a most estimable citizen and his passing will he deplored by a great circle of friends.

Men’s Department at Addisons Boxed suits £5 155., £6 10s., Overcoats from 905., heavy woollen Undelnvear 95., to 13s 6d., Shirts 9s to 13s 6d, woollen Sox 2s fid., to 3s 6d. Also full range Boys Clothing, Shirts etc. We invite your inspection,—Advt.

At the Magistrates Court Greymouth yesterday a waterside worker named George Mayo, was charged with the theft of two tins of paint, value 6s, from the s.s. Alexander the previous evening. The accused pleaded guilty. Asked whether lie had any explanation to make the accused said that he had

j nothing to say. The Magistrate: This I pillaging from wharves and ships is rampant throughout the country. I have no wish to level charges against water-aiders and seamen in general, hut the fact remains that there are a certain few men on every waterside in New Zealand who systematically carry on this practice. Magistrates throughout the country look on the matter with consid_ erable gravity. As has been pointed out it.is a difficult matter to detect such theft. As you have borne a good character previously I do not' want to deal harshly with you. You will bo fined £5 and costs. If such a thing occurs acrain it will he a serious matter for ° { you.

Notice of a strayed horse appears in another column.

A shipment of sugar arrived in town to-day enabling housewives to replenish supplies to a limited extent.

* The La Fiance Entertainers arrived by train to-day and are appearing at the Princess Theatre to-night in eonjunction with Pollard’s Pictures.

i A meeting of subscribers to the Arahura Returned Soldiers’ presentation will he held in the One Mile Hull on Friday evening at 8 o’clock. In yesterday’s issue the euchre and dance in the Olio Mile Hall at Araliura was wrongly advertised for Monday night. It takes place to-morrow (Thursday) night, as usual.—Aclvt.

Ladies:—Winter must conic hut there is no necessity to go cold. Our large stocks of warm underwear at moderate prices are at your service. All Wool Vests from os 3d., Bloimers from 10s., Comoinatioiis from 18s. 6(1. Addison’s store is at your service.—Advt.

Mr S. E. Clements, who has the motor mail contract,' is now running three times a week from Hokitika to Otira railway station, and vice versa. This does away with the necessity of hoardinir the train at Jacksons, as was the case in the previous service.

Commenting on the influenza position on Monday, the District Health Officer (Dr. Telford) said that matters were more or less stationary. During, the 49 hours ended at rioon yesterday, there were 44 notifications in North and South Canterbury and Westland, made up as follows :—Cliri.-itsehureli, 26 mild; Rangiora, 4 mild; Lyttelton, 1 pneumonic; Sumner 3 mild; Geraldine, 1 mild; Timnru, 1 pneumonic; Ashburton, Hampstead, Otira and Westport, eacli 1 mild; lieOfton and Greymouth, each 2 mild. The bi-weekly influenza bulletin for the same districts issued at noon yesterday showed 106 notifications including 74 mild and 5 pneumonic in North Canterbury, of which .'32 mild and 2 pneumonic cases were in Christchurch. There were 2 pneumonic cases, at Lyttelton, 1 at Sumner, and 1 at Otira, all the notifications being cases of a mild type.

We call tlie attention of motor enthusiasts and tlie public generally to the auction sale (unreserved) of four motor ears, to he held at Greymouth next Saturday at 2.30 p.m. The auctioneers, Harley and Coy., Ltd., advise us that the cars (three Overlands and one Ford) are all in good order and ready to drive away whon purchased at the sale. New cars are now so high in

price, arid as the demand for ears is increasing, this saie should be well attended, and we expect to see lively coni"petition.

Many extremely pretty ready-to-wear hats and models have come to hand. They embody all tlie latest ideas in winter millinery. All models are beautifully trimmed 'and moderately priced. The new season’s costumes and c'oats have arrived. At present we are showing a big variety. These smart costumes are ns good as any •“ tailormades, ”at nearly half the price.—McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Cold feet? A British made “Unique” hot water bottle will scon 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, Revel! Street, Hokitika, and at Kumnra Junction. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt.

Tlie wholesale distributers for “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish are Messrs Wm Perry and CoA hot water bottle that will not leak or crack, and will last for years is worth owning. The “Unique,” British made, pa ten,t stopper and heavy seams is oh-, tain able* everywhere. •

Keep the kiddies well “NAZOL.” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS tones the stomach and helps digestion

Sound sleep, warm feet with a “Unique” hot water bottle. Special heavy vulcanised seams, patent stopper ensure years of service. On sale everywhere.

Public speakers, reciters, singers! Use “NAZOL” to prevent or 'relieve huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Ready 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 “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. GO dosos. 1/6.