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Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1920, Page 2

Members arc .notified that, owing to the prevailing sickness, the. Band will not parade to the pictures as usual tonight, /

The “,-VrgUs” says Mr W- Winchester; Shakespeare Street, is at present an inmate of the Grpy River Hospital, suffering from a serious illness, A grand hall will he held in the Puli*lic Hall, Ivoitermigi, on Wednesday, Aug 18th, in aid of the funds of the local Football Club. The meeting of -the Westland branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute called tor to-morrow, has been canceled, owing to the prevailing sickness, The Government is inviting designs to be submitted for a badge to he issued to veterans of the naval and mili. jury forces Particulars appear in this issue. -Messrs Walter Bros., teg, coffee and cocoa merchants .of Greymouth, have an important notice in itliis issue in reference flic price of tea, which will be of interest to housewives. -11. It’s” always anticipating your, needs. Boy’s strong boots, 10 to size 0,14 s fid to 2iss men’s strong everyday boots 20s (id, hfox Call Derbys at 355; also a complete stock of wjnkers i/t the N.Z, Clothing Factory.. A young man named Harry Kemp, it member of the s.s. Rosamond's crew, sustained injuries to his fingers caused by falling timber. The accident was not of a serious nature, and Kemp was able to sail with the Rosamond last nigh.l..

Matthew Jie;jry Murray, 88 years of age, single, and well known in the Grey district, was found dead in his hut at .Parim on Wednesday afternoon. -Boren seel was a native of Melbourne, and had resided for many years oh the West Coast. In the early days he was in the "employ <;j : Messrs Cut.ten Bros, and Faithful, mining engineers, as an accountant. He also held a position as eheek-weighman at the State Mill Pi an d at one time was occupied in the dredging industry. Kola fives of deceased reside at f'Oi J. Glia liners.

The double wedding ot Mr§ James .Milligan and Miss Emily Hodgkinsui), also of Mr Henry Milligan .to Bliss Annie Hpdgkinson, took place at the residence of' the ,brides’ parents, Waller Street-, Murchison, on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by the Key Mr Blovee, the Vicar, in Mr Hodgkinson’s drawing rp.p?))- .Tlieir two brothers, William apcl Olive/-, wore the best men, and the bridesmaids Misses Mary Ha rn in an and Grace Oxnani. Both - Messrs Milligan are returned soldiers, and Henry was severely wounded in the | head at the Somme in France. , A pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised at St Paul's Methodist Church, Greymouth, on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss May Curtis, youngest daughter of Mrs Curtis of Dunedin, was married to Mr Win McNabb, eldest son of Mr Alex McNabb of Greymouth. The Rev T. J. Wallis

officiated, and Miss Ida Lawn presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr .1. Duncan, was daintily attired in a simple dress of white silk trimmed'' with pearls, and wore the .orthodox wreath and veil. She also carried a beautiful boiujuet of spring "flowers and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by Miss Irene McNabb (sister of the bridegroom), who wore a white silk dress and black and saxe tulle hat. She too, carried a bouquet, of spring flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr John Coadwell who ahl.v carried opt .the duties of host man. Rich and pleasant to take; wonderfully beneficial to all: SHAR LAND S BEEF. IRON AND WINE. Try this delightful stimulant yourself. , For Children’s Hacking Cough Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. |

The entries for the fat stock sale at Araliura, on Monday appear in this issue.

Cauliflowers, Leeks, and Celery arrived to-day at “The Rivoli” Revel! St. also lemons, Oranges and Mandarines. —Advt.

A miner named Askew, was severely hurt at the Globe mine on Tuesday, through a fall of stone. He was brought into the ltcefton hospital.

The name of Mr \\C Berry, as one present at tlie Southern Division meeting on Wednesday evening, was inadvertently omitted in our report yesterday. The final of the Grey Golf Championship was fought out by Mr A. Sinie, present holder, and Mr F. W. Shalleruss, last year’s runner-up. and ended in a win on-the 3(Sth (last) hole for Sime of 1 up.

The time of the year for eosv things, now! Colonial grey woollen blankets, 37s (id pair; Colonial woollen sox at 2s (id pair; men’s woollen jerseys at 14s (id ; warm underwear from 4s (id up; Indies Colonial woollen hose, the best nnikc, 4s lid and 5s 3d pair at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

Mr George Walker, of llocklands, Duller lload, passed away at Nelson oil Wednesday. Deceased was one of the fast disappearing band of pioneers. He took an active “interest in public affairs and for many years was a Government nominee on Nelson Land Board. He was 85 years of age.

The following are the returns for the Consolidated Goldfields of New Zealand, Limited, for July Crushing returns for July for consolidated group: Progress: Crushed 880 tons, value £1270; working expenses £1902, development £<l3. Blackwater: Crushed 1672 tons, value £3428; working, expenses ,£3212, shaft. £972, development £468; shaft sunk 66 feet, total /lepth 1636 feet.

Takaka Co-operative Dairy Company last year paid out £20,455 for milk and cream. The net profit was £7216 4s lOd, which was disposed of as follows :_(].) Dividend fid per cent on paid up capital; (2) further payment of 4£ per lb (making about 18 3d lb for the butter fat); (3) 5 per cent of value of building account to building reserve; and (4) 8 per cent bonuses or wages to all the staff.

At Addjngtnn stock sales on: Wednesday, a good entry of fat pigs was forward, with a keen demand, 'Three choppers, sold on account of Mr JO. Goss (Eiffelton), averaged £l3 10s. \allies were:—Choppers £8 to £l3. 12s 6d, heavy baeoners £7 10s to £8 10s, light baooners £6 to £7 os, average price per lb, Js, heavy porkers £5 ,5s to £5 15s, porkers £4 IDs t,j £5, average price per Hi Is 2d to Is 6d. There was a large yarding of store pigs, forwhich the demand was good. Values were : —Sows in pig to £ll, large stores to £4 10s, fair stores £2 15s £3 10s, small stores £1 8s jto £2 lqs, wenners £1 10s to £2 os.

X Murchison correspondent, writes that the death was reported to the police last Friday, of Daniel O’Leary who was found dead in his hup at Howard on the same morning. He had blown off half his head with a gun that lay discharged beside him, and had apparently been dead for two or three days. The doctor and Constable Robertson went to Kawatira by motor. .Mr IL S. Spiers drove his express up to bring the body to Murchison.. Deceased who was buried ou Monday afternoon, was years of nge, slightly lame, and had been on the Howard Diggings. He had only just returned from Nelson to his claim.

The death took place in tips Westport Hospital on Wednesday, of Mr R. jr, Mullnn, junr., chemist,’of Westport. Deceased had not been in the bpst of health for some time, l)Ut on Monday took seriously ill. from a septic throat, apd was adnjitted to the hospital and operated upon, hut sank rapidly and passed away, Deceased was 'll years of age. He took part in the South African War, and earned the reputation of being a during trooper, ready for any venture -however hazardous. His death is a sad blow to his widow and family of a daughter and son, also his parents, Mr and -Mrs R. F. Multan, senr., and brother, Mr J. R. MuHan - (County Clerk), '

[ f A fmv minutes after 1 o’clock this . f morning the main fire boll at Groy- ' mouth, says the “Argus” rang out an alarm. The brigade turned out with great expediency, and within a few , ! minutes were at the scene of the out- | break, which was located in an out- ! building in Gresson Street on the west- ’ er „ s j(l 6 flf the Chinamen's two-storey j building. With the tue of a good water I supply the fire was quickly extinguish- ! e d, before it could spread to the main building. The Celestial inhabitants of 1 . the latter place seemed to be quite un- { concerned over tbe business and some tjme elapsed before the firemen could gain admittance in order to see whether the flames had reached the outer walls j nearest to the shed. “A Home Brightener!” Golden Rule i Soap is a thorough cleanser. It can be ' used for any and every purpose be- ; cansjß it’s to pure and high-grade 1 , At all grocers. ! A habit that’s good—the regular tak ; i,i g of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. Rids in digestion and constipation; miparts health and vitality. Just Landed —160 cases cooking md desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 800 bales pressed lucerne 'hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel, and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2,—Advt,

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