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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1920, Page 2

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahura appear In this issue.

“I have never tasted liquor in my life, except under a doctor’s order,” said his Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Robcrjb Stout) at the Supreme Court in Palmerston North, adding that lie had not had a doctor’s order for 50 years.

The luter-WiMigamiii Co-operative Dairy Factory Company are inviting tenders returnable on June 9tli for the cartage of the season’s output and supplies required by the Company and suppliers. Further particulars appear in another column.

At an early hour yesterday morning an old man named Neale McConegby was found burnt to death in his hut a few miles from Crushington, near Reef, ton. It. seems that during the night bis but caught fire and the old man was overpowered by the smoke. McConerrliv was about ninety years of age.

Men’s Department at Addisons

Boxed suits ,£5 155., £6 10s., Overcoats from 90,5., heavy woollen Underwear 95., t 0 13s fid., Shirts 9s to 13s (kl, woollen Sox 2s fid., to 3s fid. Also full range Boys Clothing, Shirts etc. We invito your inspection.— Advt.

Many extremely pretty ready-to-wear hats and models have come to band. They embody all (lie 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 showing a big, variety. T.he-e smart costumes are as good as any “ tailormades,”at nearly half the price.—McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—AdVt.

A Football dance taken place in the Supreme Hall this (Friday) evening at 8.30. p.m. in aid of. Club funds. Admission 1/-. Good music.—Advt.

•just landed from Blenheim, —400 bales of prime pressed Lucerne hay, pid 13s per hale.--Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.— Advt. The death of Mr Michael O’Donogliue of iviinieri took place last evening at Westland Hospital. The deceased had been a resident of lvaniyri for upwards of 45 years, where lie was generally respected by the community. He was a single man, a native of Clarrenbridge, Ireland and 75 years of age.

The following will represent United in their match against Marist at 1.30 p.m. to-morrowJ. Perhani, A. Maefarlnne, Stevenson (2), A. Hickson, J. Macfarlane, it. King, C. Thorpe, J. Smith, W. Herring, .J. Renton, J. i'imson' L .Dale, L. Gibbons, C. McDonald, tV. Wogan. Emergencies F. Gardyne, J. Dale, S. King, and V. Pierson.

The following will represent the Kiwis in their match with Ross to be played at Ross to-morrow afternoon at 3 p.m. —lt. Davies, R. Ross; W. Kearns,. 0. Walker, G. Dale, N. Wilson, W. Millner, B. Jones, ,J. Simpson, I’. Shannon, W. Frederick, *L. Jones. (Emergencies—C. Glass, G. White. Robinson’s Lorry leaves the Central Hotel at 12.45 p.m. sharp.

We call the attention of motor enthusiasts and the public generally to the auction sale (unreserved) of four motor cars, to be held at Greymoutb next Saturday)at 2.30 p.m. The auctioneers Harley and Coy., Ltd., advise us that the cars (threejOverlands and one Ford) are all in good order and ready to drive away when purchased at the sale. New cars are now so high in price, and as the demand for cars is increasing, this sale should be well attended, and we expect to see lively competition. T(je day of the wooden railway waggon is passing, (writes a Christchurch correspondent). Questioned regarding the market shortage of.*trucks and the step sthat the department was taking to overcome it, the Minister of Railways, Mr Massey, stated that importation would ho necessary. It had been found that the wooden truck was not altogether satisfactory, and the new stock would be of iron as far as possible. Hie re the shipping difficulty came in.

The annual report of the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club states that the year’s operations were the most successful in the history of the club. As the balance-sheet will show, the increase in stakes amounted to £1,430 as compared with the season 1916-17, when' the last full meetings were held. The loss by fire of the grand stand during the year was a most regrettable incident, and a- very large sum will lie required to rebuild. The rebuilding of the stand, has been postponed, owing to tile Government s refusal to authorise its reconstruction. 'l’he delay in installing the new Julius totalisator was due to labour trouble in Australia, but the machine is now arriving, and the work of building the now house will be started immediatelv. The credit balance in hand at April 30th was £5,256. Ladies: —Winter must come but there is no necessity to go cold. Our large stocks of warm underwear at moderate prices are at your service. All Wool Vests from 5s 3d., Bloimers from 10s., Combinations from 18s. 6d. Addison’s store is at your service.—Advt.

“FEAR” is the most successful agent for.spreading Influenza, but “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help is the best invention for washing all clothes clean without rubbing or injury. Is pkt. sufficient for seven weekly washings.

Co!cl feet? A British made “Unique” hot water bottle will soon rest ore circulation. A boon these cold nights and costs a few shillings. Obtainable everywhere.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in tbe market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Ilevell Street, Hokitika, and at Kuniara Junction. Sole agent for Westland. — Advt A but water bottle that will not leak o r 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 “NIAZOL. ’ is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9. Sound sleep, warm leet 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, huskincss, 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. 00 doses 1/6. The world’s medical tonic beverage— WOl.Fit’S SCHNAPPS.