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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1921, Page 2

Tlu* Westport “Times” says the well-

known sport, Bob Crackett, who had an accident to bis arm at the Stockton mine, has had to have tlie arm amputated owing to its severe crushing.

Mr A. Kibble lias been appointed editor of the Greymouth Evening Star, in succession to the late \ir J. R. Wallace. Mr Kibble is a member of the Lyttelton Times staff, and, previously, was editor of the Ashburton Guardian.

Those interested are reminded of the important meeting at the County Cham bens to-night at 7.3(j o’clock when matters in connection with the bridging of 'lie Little Wanganui river, South Westland, will he under consideration.

To-night! To-night! At the Supreme Hall a Long Night Dance is being held in aid of the Kiwi Football Fund*. Good music is being provided by Mi Lawn, and all arrangements have be°n made for a succcessful evening’s enjoy ment. Supper provided. Admission. -- Gents 2/-; Ladies I/-.—Advt.

A serious accident happened to Mrs Wm Smith of Weld Street last evening. Through slipping when reaching for a chair, she fell heavily to the floor, fracturing her right thigh. Medical attention was given and the sufferer was removed to Westland Hospital this morning for attention. Many friends will he very sorry to hear of the misfortune which is particularly serious for one of such advanced age as the patient.

It is just a year ago, we are reminded that H.R.11. the Prince of Wales visited Hokitika. Truly time flies. A souvenir of the visit is being issued by the Westland Acclimatisation Society this week, in the form of added illustrated pages to “Beautiful Westland” depicting scenes at Hokitika on the occasion of the memorable visit; as also view's of Peace celebrations in Hokitika. Tt is a very happy idea to place those events on record, and the new publication is sure to be in great demand. Damp feet usuallv result in a cold. Gel “NAZOL.” Nn cold is Nazolnroof. 60 doses Is fid. Chemists and stores.

North British Rubber Hot Water Bags, with,the “Unique” never-leak stopper, have the North British Rubber Co’s trade mark stamped on the neck—the emblem of quality.

Sure and certain, WADEJ’S WORM FIGS,. QhiWw like tkem. . For Branchial ooiigh», take 5 J*apw"n!nt

The Wchine’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning and arrive here this evening.

London advises as follows: —A mail was despatched for New Zealand per S.S. Arawa on the sth inst. via Pan-

Mr. J. Duncan, of the City Cash Butchery has an interesting notification in this issue 111 connection with the price of meat.

A meeting will be held in the County Chambers on Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. of all interested in a citizens tribute to Rev Dr Holloway. Tlie Mayor and County Chairman are joint convenors of the meeting.

With reference ti the projected visit of the Hon C'. J. Parr, Minister of Education, Mr Seddon wired last evening:— “Mr Parr cannot get down Coast until July.” It was hoped the Hon Minister would have been here in three weeks’ time, hut it will he now at least two months before the visit will he possible.

Mr J. Shivas, representative for Tymons and Co., drapers, Greymouth, will open for a few days in Ross, and will be selling at cut prices, and it will be a splendid opportunity to secure a stock of winter drapery and clothing. He expects to he in Ross next week, and will tlion visit his South Westland customers, probably leaving Ross about the 23rd of this month.—Advt.

The death took place at the Westport Hospital on Friday night of James McDonald, a miner who only recently arrived from England. Deceased tyis working his first shift in the Stockton mine on Thursday, when lie received siteli severe injuries through a fall of stone that he had to he brought in to the* Westport Hospital, where the unfortunate man succumbed next evening. The ease is a particularly sad one, as deceased was a marriedjman with four children, who are still in the Old Country, and who expected to join him in the near future. Deceased’s father-in-law resides in Westport.

The wedding took place yesterday at the residence of the bride’s mother, of Miss Catherine A. McGrath, (third daughter of Mrs S. McGrath of Greymouth) and Mr William Henry Carso, of Dobson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Father Long. The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr E. McGrath, was attired in a navy costume and a saxe blue hat and carried a pretty bouquet. Miss Agnes McGrath, sister of the bride,, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a fawn gabadine costume and a navy erepe-de-chiane hat. She also car fled a dainty bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by Mr F. McGrath. After the ceremony a number of guests were entertained at afternoon tea, when the usual toasts were duly honoured. The newly wedded couple left by the afternoon train for the south.

The welcome slump in price has come at last. So while it lasts you will always find our price the lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and Co. It will pay you.—Advt.

The best advertisers of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help are the users. “And so say all of us.”—Hokitika grocers, agents for “NO RUBBING.”

The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection illvited. Schroder and Co. —Advt:

Ready for instant use) “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. 60 doses Is fid. Clincher Motor Cycle r V""s are pendable. “Dreadnought” 28 x 3, and

750 x 75 de luxe extra heavy, for highpowered machines such ns Indians and Harleys. British built. For longer wear.

| Great fall in pricos commencing Friday May fitli. Our prices defy competition. We bought at our own price 150 cases of general drapery and clothing Owing to the money shortage warehousemen were eommpeiled to unload, 'lhe prices are now so low that to buy elsewhere is simply throwing money away. 1 See Big Sale Bill to circulate through • this newspaper. The low prices will speak for themselves. We bring vhe prices right down. McGruer aul Co Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Sixty doses of “NAZOL” cost only Is fid. Splendid for coughs, colds, throat and chest soreness. Get busy with " NAZOL ” to-day.