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Hokitika Guardian, 4 June 1920, Page 2

On Tuesday night a house at Camerons occupied by Air S. Sullivan was destroyed by fire. There was an insurance of £l5O on the structure. A dance will bo held in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi, on Wednesday, June 9th., in aid of the funds of thp Kpkatahj Football Club. A meeting of tlie Committee of the Westland Trotting Club will be held m the usual place to-night at 7.'15 o’clock sharp. Mr Clark McConachy, the crack billiardist, who is touring New Zealand, will nrive an exhibition of bis skill at the Federal Billiard saloon, Rcvell St. to-night at 8 o’clock, when he will play Air W. Stewart, giving 350 out of 700, and meet Air Bain at snooker. SubseI quently be will give an exhibition of fancy shots. Admission 2s 6d.— Advt. I The homestead of Messrs P. and V,. Toker, well-known settlers oi Arnhura \vas completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. The outbreak occurred at about ten o’clock when the ocrupouts were on another part of the farm, Willing bands were soon atwork and a quantity of furniture was saved. Nothing could be done to save the dwelling, which comprised eleven ! roomc, and in a short time the building j was levelled to the ground. it was formerly the residence of Mis Batchelor. You can’t sleep with cold feet. A “Unique” hot water bottle gives perfect rest. It will last for years. On sale everywhere. Children like WADE’S WORAI FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms.

6 Mr and Mrs A. H. Richards insert a notice in tills issue rb accounts.

'J'lio Borough water supply was cut od' yesterday morning, as the result of a breakdown on the pipe line in the vicinity of Stribling’s Creek. Captain Girling, of the Salvation Army, is at present in Hokitika in connection with the annual Self-Denial Appeal. The King’s Birthday was observed yesterday as a general holiday. The day was cloudy, but line. Ihe town wore a very <juiet aspect all day. i The ladies of Kanieri nVe holding a series of winter dances at the public hall every Friday evening, commencing on the 11th inst. Admission Is. Every month there will be a long night with supper provided.—Advt. . It will be noted, that Mr McLean has arranged for the boy thoughtreader “Zoe” to give another of his clever . performances a tthe Princess Theatre to night in connection, with the usual Friday* picture , entertainment. Patrons j ae' requested to bring written questions ; to be answered.

A painful accident happened yesterday to Alfred, son of Mr A. H. Keller, the well-known tailor. It appears the lad was up at the sawmill of Messrs Graham and Johnston, on Shallow Rush, and by some means got his ieg run over by a truck wheel, which drew the flesh and muscles of the leg away from the knee-cap, causing a somewhat serious injury, which, had the damage been much more, might have necessitated a serious operation. The lad is suffering considerable pain.

\' At llarton High School last week a very memorial to the scholars of the s® who fell or served in the Great W«fe' r as unveiled by the Minister of Ration (Mr Parr). The memorial which is of classic design built of Oamaru stone, has three panels whereon the names lire inscribed. It is erected in the school quadrangle and was greatly admired for its effective appearance. In connection with the unveiling, the Headmaster, Mr L. F. de Berry (formerly of Hokitika) had arranged a- most suitable, not to say striking ceremony., Tile scholars sang Kipling’s “Recessional,” and also Kipling’s “Children Song” while the head- prefect recited Rupert 'Brooke’s “Sonnet to the Dead.” Mr de ’ Berry was complimented by the Minister and visitors on the appropriateness of the programme and the impressive manner in which the function was carried out.

A meeting of the Druids Lodge was held last evening Bro. F. W. Feddersen presiding a good attendance of Brothers being present. One member was elected by ballot. At the .conclusion of the ordinary business, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term, —Arch-Druid Bro. K. W. Heenaii; V.A. Bro. D. Hunter; Secretary, P A. P.S. Bro. J. Fox; Treasurer, P. A. Bro. J. Lock; 1.G., Bro. J. Conning; O. Bro. R. H. Fat well; A.D. Bards Bros. A. Edwards and G. Andrews; V. A. Bards, Bros. M. Haile and A. Duncraft. Minute Secretary, Bro. A. Richards. Trustee—D.P. G.A. Bro. IV. Robinson. The Lodge then adjourned for the installation of Officers. D.P. P. Bro. W. Robinson assisted by P. A. Bro. F. Groufsky in a very able and impressive manner installed the officers just elected into their various chairs. A.D. Bro. Heenan thanked D.P. Bro. Robinson on behalf of the lodge for the manner in which the installation ceremony was performed. Other Brothers also congratulated. Bro Robinson. The District President acknowledged the remarks made by the different speakers and thanking them for the respect tendered to- him. After the close of the lodge the brothers met in social hour when euchre was the pastime of the evening.

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Just landed from Blenheim, —400 bales of prime pressed Lucerne bay, price 18s per hale.—Paterson, Michel and Co, Ltd.—Advt.

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