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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1920, Page 2

It is understood that, as a result of recent disclosures and subsequent court proceedings, an action for divorce has been commenced by Mrs C. E. Mackay, of Wanganui. A good attendance witnessed the open ing of the Kanieri weekly dances last Friday evening, the music being sup plied by the dancers ad lib. The Friday evenings in Kanieri promise to be very 1 popular. The Kiwi Football Club are holding a dance at the Supreme Hall on Tuesday evening next commencing at 8 p.m. sharp. Good music, efficient M.C., and supper providied all for 1/61—Advt. Compressed yeast—Mr W. McLean, Colombo teas, coffee and cocoa agent, lias accepted the agency for compressed yeast./ Supplies can bo obtained at the shop, Revel! Street from this date.— Advt.

Damp feet usually result in n cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nnzol-proof. CO doses Is fld. Chemists and stores. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly suoor/srior to al* other stimulants.

I The Paeroa is expected to leave Wellington to-night for Greymouth. i A compulsory muster parade of A. Coy 13th Regiment is ordered for tomorrow /Tuesday), at 7 p.m. All articles of uniform etc. on issue are to he brought to parade. Even little items in men's mercery such as tics, collars, braces, shirts, socks, etc., requires you!' consideration before purchasing. The New Zealand Clothing Factory is noted for their excellent collection of all lines in men’s mercery. You can aways depend in getting good value from us which means true economy. Some ten eases of alleged profiteering are set down for hearing at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court to-day, (Monday). Certain Christchurch merchants are the defendants, and it is understood the chief legal points involved concern the definition of replacement value. A strong bar, it is stated, has been engaged for the defence, consisting of Sir John Findlay, K.C., and Messrs C. P. Skerrett, K. C. and M. Myers.

The New Zealand ‘Times” of Friday says:—“Yesterday a handsome wreath was placed on the Seddon memorial in the Bolton street cemetery by the secre. tary of the Seddon Memorial Committee. It bore, the following inscription : “To cherish and revere the memory of Richard John Seddon, Imperialist and Humanitarian. From Young New Zealanders.” Many other floral tributes to the memory of the'deceased statesman were placed in the memorial.” Many friends throughout Westland will hear with deep sorrow of the death of Mrs Lucas, wife of Mr Charles Lucas of Matainui which took place at Hokitika yesterday. The deceased was a native of Ross, and 41 years of age. She was a daughter of Mr Peter Hende of Hari Hari. Deceased leaves a. sorrow, ing husband and a young family oi three hoys, the eldest being 12 years, and the youngest 12 days. The funeral is taking place at Hari Hari ceme. tery to-morrow.' General sympathy will bo extended to the bereaved busband. family, and relatives. •

The Leviathan, referred to in Friday's cables/as to be sold, was the Yaterland, and originally belonged to the Hnmburg-Amerika Line, is a quadruplescrew steamer of 54,282 tons gross register, 907.6 feet in length and 1 100.3 feet in breath, built at Hamburg and completed early in 1914. After the outbreak of war she remained in New York and, when America entered the war, she was seized with a, large number of other German ships and placed under the United States flag. She was employed as a transport, and during 19.18 made several .voyages across the Atlantic. carrying 12,000 troops-each time. After the armistice she was employed in repatriating American troops. Her sister ship, the Imperntor, 51,969 tons, was surrendered by Germany and is now running in the Cunard Line between England and New York.

At 3.50 p.m. on Saturday, says trie “Argus” a motor c ar owned and driven by William Frederick' Charles Hahn, sawmiller of Cobden knocked down and ran over a little girl 10 years of age, Maggie Beynon. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Mr George Moss’s shop in Maekny Street. The girl was taken by Mr Hahn in his car to Dr MeBreartv’s surgery arid on examination it was, found that she had a deep cut on the back of the left thigh 1 and several bruises on the legs and knees She was then driven to her home in Murray Street by the owner of the ear. Her condition is not seridus. It appers that the c ar was proceeding along Mackay Street towards Tainui Street and when opposite Harker’s Tea Rooms this • girl rushed across the street Horn 1 Harker’s side. Mr Hahn was then driving very nearly to the middle of the road and pulled up over on the other side to try to avoid her, but could not do so. It is alleged that the girl was run over by the front and near wheel on the near side. The ear was stopped two yards after .passing over the girl. At the time of the accident, Mr Hahn was coming from the direction of the Railway Station and whs accompanied by three of his relatives. Inquiries go to show that the girl appeared to be • playing “tiggoy” with another girl and ran across the road with her back to the driver of the ear.

For influenza, take Woods’ Great'Peppermint Cure 1/f), 2 0

Just Landed—l.so cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed 1 -u~ eerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Mmiiel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt. Winter nights have no terrors with a “ Unique ” hot water bottle in ibc bed. , Heavily vulcanised seams, patent stopper, cannot burst or leak. Obtainable everywhere, and branded on neck of bottle. Users of “NAZOL” keeps free- from cokls and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses Is 6d. Sound sleep, warmth, cosy comfort with a “ Unique ” hot water bottle in your bed. Patent stopper eaimot leak. Obtainable everywhere. When buying, look for the brand.

Be emphatic. Insist on .genuine “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. 60 doses 1/6.

Baliy is thoroughly contented with a “ Unique ” hot water bottle at his feet. Cannot leak or burst, because high-class British experts make it. Obtainable everywhere. Make sure of brand when buying.

'“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.

Mothers! protect your little ones from colds and coughs. Give them “NAZOL” on sugar. Sprinkle baby's pillow. Safe and pleas-' 1