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Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1920, Page 2

The Chief Postmaster advises that the Wahine connected with the overland express this morning. Ladies’ coats, jumpers and millinery to clear at reduced prices, at Mrs J. Lloyd's. At the -'Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., the whole business-sheet was adjourned, including the Licensing Act charges, which were adjourned from last sitting. Yesterday at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, a marriage was solemnised by Rev. Canon Carr, the * contracting parties being Mr J. H. Ord, Araf.ki, and Miss A. C. Williams, Nelson Creel, The bride looked well in a neat navyblue costume with saxe blue hat and carried a. white prayer book whilst the bridesmaid, Miss T. Russell, wore a tweed costume and black hat. ’ r -' Tibbies acted as best man. ’the happy couple left for Hokitika later in a honeymoon trip. At Rotorua on Wednesday morning, of last week, about hall-past 11, a man walking near the Postmaster bath hoard subdued cries and groans ci moans (says the Auckland “Star”V On— investigating,-lie found Mr 'll. Sharpe, draper and clothier, in a- public bath made dunig the present King visit to IRotorula. Ho had probably got into the part used as a hath, become stupefied with the fumes aris ng from the waters, and in his efforts to get out stumbled into the deep par* The man who made the discovery pul 1 - ed Mr .Sharpe out'in an almost unconscious state. He had just enough strength left to bang on the side ci the bath. The rescuer- promptly secured help. Dr Duncan found that Mr Sharpe had had a narrow escape, out was then over the worst of it. The Westland Land Hoard debated ;it some length yesterday, an application for transfer of three properties of T. .1. Hnllahan in Wataroa district, which had been purchased by public auction recently by T. W. Hutler. It was stated in evidence that the applicant was landless, that his father was financing, the purchase and that applicant was going to work the land himself. The Commissioner stated that the firm of Puller and Co. had over 2,100 acres, and he. considered that it was not in the interests of the district to allow of further aggregation. Mr Butler (brother of nppliI cant) who was present, said it appeared applicant was going to he penalised for telling the truth. His brother had no interest in the firm of Butler and Co., and had been engaged in a butchery business. After discussion, the Board divided op a motion by Mr Ward, seconded by Mr Mailiiison, that the transfer he granted ; an amendment by the Chairman’, seconded by Mr Houliston, that the application be refused. Mr Olavton supported a refusal, apd this wag agreed to by three votes to two, Big fall in prices at McGrner’s.Great Winter Sale. Look out for big bargain list circulating through this newspaper and compare it with any Sale Bill that you know of. We know cur values cannot ho equalled. We bought early and now offer up lo date dependable goods at a reduction of ironi .10 to 1)0 ppr oeiit. McGnU-r and Cp., Lending Spot Clash Drapers, Hokitika and (jroyjiinuth.Advt. The most gentle laxative to use-—IM-PEY’S MAY APPLE. Sure and safe. It works with nature. Try it.

Just Landed—-150 cases cooking and desert apples 7J6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay. from Blenheim. Paterson Miciiel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phono No 2.—Advt. “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. Wliep buying make sure of the brand. Colombo Teas, Coffee; and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in ltje market. Agent for compressed yeagt. Obtainable »t McLean's store, Revell Street, Hokitika, amt at Euniata Junction. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt. Feel well and look well. SHARLAND’S BEEF. IRON AND WINE will keep you up to the mark—a picture of health and happiness.