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Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1920, Page 2

The deah is recorded at Timaru of Mrs Kevdl, widow of the late W. H. Revel!, formerly well-known on the West Coast as Warden. Detective Young who carried out his probationary work at Ponsonby, is to be transferred to Greymouth. Detective Sergeant Ward of Greymouth has been transferred to Auckland. Always something equal at the “H. 8.” Ladies Derby shoes tils and 2ils (id, velvet courts 14s Gd, velvet derbys lGs (id at the X.Z, Clothing Factory. , In connection with the Grand National race meeting at Christchurch, the Railway Department announces that holiday excursion tickets will be issued to Otira. and Christchurch from the sth to 12th August, and be available for return up .to 18th August. Ip regard to the flotation of the Great Western Timber Co., formed to exploit a large area of bush ip the Okarito district, it is understood, says a Greymouth paper, that the Company’s application for the protection of the areas which it is intended to work, is to he opposed by the Crown, on the ground that the company has not complied with certain provisions of the Mining Act. Men’s chrome derby hoots 29s Gd, Men’s Box calf derbys Bos. Leather leggings 21s, also big'range of juvenile footwear at the N.Z, Clothing factory. The iniiinn/a epkiejnic in .its cqmp.'iiiivily mini form is yer v v pipyuleut throughout elm town and neighbouring district. The epidemic sc: ms to strike down household:!, and some families are in need of domestic help in consequence. It has been suggested to us that a. house to house visitation should he orgau:s.,'(i, so C at. no persons should be allowed t>j go l.uju;fended. The epidemic, fortunately, is not of the Uforo severe nneumonie character, but there are several cases of severe illnss, and patients generally would be well advised to take every care of themselves at tlie firm gv.'nnfoms of taking the complaint. yhe salving operations at llie Paeroa were earned on very successfully yesterday. A iayg.e porlii/ij qf'the vessel’s side was cut. away and during tin- afternoon Ult' steamer’s boiler and engine were gofc out and brqug!if up on to the high Imnk, Some dynamite charges were fired in the late afternoon amidships which broke the hull ill two, and the after-portion by the evening tide washed up further. The improved position fur operations will enable the shaft and propel lot t.'l be recovered with comparative ease to-day, and ibis accomplished will account lor the maeJiinory. The Tunnel is still submerged and will be looked for when the o.thei ivorjk is accomplished shortly. WOLFF’S SOHNAF "S, gives good fellowship to ' P’nF Price cutting for net cash in r.ll tv!., „|) garments at Schroder’s will ho order of the day for cash only. We are determined to shift our stock at lowest ppice. Our turn over has increased enormously consequently smml profits and quick returns for cash wi'l cable thousands of residents all over the Const to buy more freely. Will you avail yourself of this money saving i proposition at Sehroders ?—Advt.

Carry it in your pocket. protects from colds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and convenient. ■ Is 6d buys bO doses. “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure of the brand. The best family protection is “NAZOL.” Prevents coughs, colds, soro throats and chests. No cold is Nazolproof. Economical, Is 6d for 60 doses.

Mails and passengers by the s.s. Wahine made the regular connection with the Coast service at Christchurch to-

day. The friends of Mr D. Ziman will regret to lca.ni of his rather serious indisposition and the necessity of his removal to the Westland Hospital for special treatment. More value at the “H. 8.” Men’s shirts, (bands), 8s lid each. Cashmere sox 3s 6d pair. Underpants and singlets at 4s 6d. Men’s all wool jerseys 14s Od at the X. Z. Clothing Factory. (loud progress is being made with ■ the erection of the electric power line ! to Himu Flat where mining operations ' arc going to he developed on a large scale. A branch power line is being brought into Hokitika, from a junction at the back of Kanieri township. This work is advancing satisfactorily also, and the Reticulation service through the town for street lighting will he under way very shortly.

The folowing team are picked to represent Kuninra at Kuroara on Saturday, July 31st.—Roth well, Lloyd, Steele Fitzgerald, Wright, Murtlin, McConnon Koch ford, Martyn (2), Robinson, Ayden Johnston, Murtha J., Martyn W. Emergencies: Gilbert, McDnirmid, Finlay, H. Steele, A. Stewart, S. Stewart, M. Fahey.

The following will represent Kokatahi against the Diggers on Saturday:— Jack Woolhouse, Jim Woolhouse, C. Woolhouse, J. O’Connor, M. Baird, E. Smith, Mark Wallace, C. Neilson, C. Smith, R. Carter, A. Bimini*, HSmith, Mack Wallace, H. Dimmick, W. Cropp. Emergencies:—Backs: O’Brien, Brown, forwards :C. Fleming'. ■ q he card tournament and dance held at St Mary’s. Club rooms last evening in aid of the Convent School, was a pronounced success. The prizes offered drew forth keen competition, and the winning ladies proved to he Miss E. Blank, first euchre prize, a handsome cushion, and Miss M. O’Connor second prize, a ladies blouse. The first gent's euchre prize was won by Mr J. Morgan, an umbrella, and the second by Mr J. Freitas, a razor strop. The prizes for* 45’s went to Mr R, bane, and Mr I'. McGregor respectively. The committee desire to heartily thank the donors for the valuable prizes given, and also all who helped towards the success r

t function. The music for the • c was supplied 1 by Misses Ifatc i flei nail and Giese, and Mr Thos. Heroin had charge'' of the floor. When the brain gets lazy, try SHARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It repairs the ravages of mental stress and imparts vitality. “Ladies I vou will bp delighted to knpw that NO ROBBING LAUNDRY HELP takes the dirt and smudge out of clothes without the distressing rubbing customary ip the weekly washing. Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according io variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Rovcll Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Bole agent for Westland.— Advt

Tile best friend in winter is a “UNIQUE’ ’ HOT WATER BOTTLE. Patent stopper, cannot leak, heavy seams, cannot crack. All sizes, obtainable everywhere. Make sure of brand when buy-

Duinp feet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-p-oof. G!) (Joses Is (id. Chemists and stores. Keep iy.trpi and cosy every night with a “UNIQUE” British made HOT WATER BOTTLE, Heavily vulcanised seams, cannot leak or hurst. On sale everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle.