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Hokitika Guardian, 7 July 1921, Page 2

The Maori with tlie North Island mail made a close connection this morning. Part of the mails were left behind. The Municipal Band again tempts thelements by announcing that the postponed prograirpne At. tfen Westland Hospital will ho give, nest Sunday nftpr-

The Excelsior dance takes place this evening in the Supreme Hall. Music by Messrs Lawn and Ross and efficient M.C. Admission Is.—Advt.

The usual dance will be held on next Saturday night in the Supreme Hall by the Kiwi Football Club commencing at S p.m. sharp. Good music. Good floor. Admission Is. —Advt.

A euchre and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu this evening. Valuable prizes will be given as usual; good music and an efficient M.C. Commence at 8 pun.—Advt. The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of All* John Kelly a well-known resident of Arahura. He was a single man, a native of Londonderry Ireland and 76 years of age. He was an old resident of the West Coast and formerly followed mining pursuits.

The death took plac 0 at Otira on Sunday of Airs Mary Ann Lawson at the age of' 87 years. She leaves six sons and daughters—Airs E. Bring (Greymouth), Mrs Alcllroy (Christchurch, formerly of Greymouth), Air Geo. Lawson (Gisborne), Mr \\ . Lawson (Nelson), Air M. Lawson (Ikamatim), and Afrs P. Mordaunt (Otira).

[n our report of the Westand County Council meeting yesterday the division list on Air Murdoch’s amendment when dealing with Air Hende’s ferry reserve lease, was wrongly stated. The division for Mr Murdoch’s amendment was as follows: For, .Messrs Morel, Mur-

doch, Ritchie and Jeffries. Noes: Messrs Chesterman, Wells, Duff', Chinn and Chairman. Hie previous report wrongly transposed the votes of Messrs Chinn and Jeffries.

Vddisons advertise two very special lines at prices which sound too good to be Irud —being equal to pre-war times. One is a line of men’s tweed trousers, sizes 4, .5. 6. 7. all dark patterns at ] (s )ld per pair, the other is a range of hoy’s and youth’s heavy dark grey tweed overcoats sizes 7 to 16, at 35s for size 7, rising Is 6d each size. AA c guarantee these linos to he th 0 best value offered for many a day. Tbe timber for the rebuilding of Waikukupa bridge. Suuili Westland, is being procured in the Karangarua district. and will he carted up to the bridge site. This bridge will serve tbe most important crossing on the'southern inland road south ol tbe AAailio on tbe route i<> Cooks river flat. ’lbe road itself though subject to slips is in generally passable order tor wheel traffic, and promises to be a factor in assisting to develope that promising district of South* AYestland. A largeh attended public meeting was held last evening for tbe purpose ol deciding upon tbe form of the Greymouth War Memorial and its location. A general discussion on the question rev called that, the consensus of opinion among those present was in favour ol a cenotaph as the most suitable form for the memorial to take. A committee was set up for the purpose of making suitable arrangements. It will meet again in a week’s time, iuk| in a fortnight a general public meeting will he called for tbe pur|f>se of makng a final decision. Miss Carrie Lancelov and her Melody Maids who filled tbe second half of tbe entertainment at tbe Princess Theatre last evening gave a very pleasing tirogramme. Miss Lancelot- was beard to advantage in “Ave Maria” and was heartily recalled, while she was equally successful in her following numbers. Aliss Stevens charmed the audience wit 1 - her violin selections and was heartily applauded. Miss Middleton (cellist) was equally successful in her numbers and Miss Watts who presided at the piano also gave an enjoyable monologue. The first half of the programme was provided by Bollard’s Bictures, 1 Whitewashed Walls.” with William Desmond as the star. Miss Lancelot- and her Melody Maids appear again to-night at the Brim-ess Theatre,’ 1 when they will give a complete change of programme, tilling tbe second half of the entertainment. Batrons should not fail to bear these talented visitors who provide a very bright and enjoyable entertainment. The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, arc now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt. \\ ben baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes. The far larger air space provided in Clincher Cycle Tyres lengthens the life of the tyre, reduces road shocks, lessens the puncture risk, adds to your comfort. All cvcle dealers. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine • NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing oi relieving coughs and colds, 60 doses Is fid. Heyward’s big Christchurch fire salvage stocks bought from Lloyds, the big Insurance Coy. at 33J% off London prices. In consequence one of the world’s biggest salvage sales commences Saturday, July Ist. Water, lire and smoko damaged goods at paltry prices. You cannot possibly miss this great buying advantage. The insurance Coy’s liig loss is your gain. Doors open at 10 a.in. AicGruer and Co., Hokitika aml G reymoutli.—Advt. Grocery trade brisk, especially in the better class goods such as “NO RUBIHXG” Laundry Help, “Keep Smiling” Pumice Soap and Golden Rule Soap.