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Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1921, Page 2

For boys’ suits and knickers Schroder’s are quoting most reasonable prices.—Advt. Good progress continues to be made with the erection of the large dredge on Rimu Flat and it is now expected tti(> leviathan will lie in operation next month. The dredge at Humphreys is now being dismantled, and the material is j being transported to Awatuna. bench | wheiv the dredge will be re-erected and i operated in working the Auckland I beach leads. S Northern papers recorded the demise at Runangji of a resident of Reefton, .Mrs Crowley. The intimation was inI correct and we are pleased to sav that AH's Crow'Jey, though seitiminsly ill, is improving. | The “Mercantile Gazette” says: “Tt will he some time before the easing of credit will be felt in New Zealand. In any ease, our banks are not likely to help in the situation until the liquidation of stocks is more advanced.” It is understood that the Post and Telegraph Department intends shortly to retire, on superannuation, all c Hirers who have over forty years years of service. This is estimated to affect over seventy officers. Mr A. H. Stuart, Chief Postmaster at Hokitika, and Mr ’!'. B. Salmon, aeting-Chicf Postmaster at Greymouth are affected. The retirement is expected to take effect as from September 30th next. A small sensation has boon caused in theatrical circles in New York by the publication of tho terms of the will of Allred 1 layman, the theatrical magnate, by which his wife and family are completely cut off, and his fortune of more than £200,000 is left to Miss Ann Murdoch, an actress. The legatee lias the use of the interest in her lifetime, and the right to dispose of the principal at her death. It is understood Air Hay in an amply provided for his widow during his lifetime. You can boots and shoes at a great deal less money to-day that was possible six months ago. TLB. brand at any rate! Ladies patent Court shoes 31/6; Ladies glace court shoe s 29/6; Ladies glace huje shoes 22/-. Aten’s box hide derby’s 29/6; Men’s glace oxlords 29/6; best box calf welted derbys 39/6; good shooters 27/6 at the X.Z. Clothing Factory.

The death of Mr ii. J. H. Angel, took place at Auckland yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs P. biellon. lor many years in Brunnerton. Deceased kept a store in the early days at Tavlorvillc, and had been living privately for the past 20 years. His wife predeceased him ten years ago. He leaves a family of three sons, Frank (Christchurch) Colin (Hastings) Walter (Stillwater) and two daughters ATrs P. Piellon (Auckland) and Annie, who is a nurse. An important- meeting under the auspices of the Westland A. and P. Association will be held in the County Chambers on Saturday afternoon next at 2 p.m. The business includes the making of preliminary arrangements in connection with the proposed show in AFareh next, the formation of cowtesting association and the furthering of the interests of the Association generally. All interested in the movements are cordially invited to attend. The committee of the Association meet an hour earlier at the same place. A section at Wataroa held by T. .J. Hnllahan, that has been the subject of much controversy at previous Board meetings came up for discussion again it yesterday’s meeting of the WestlanJP Land Board, when an application was made for a transfer. A majority of tho members of the Board, however, railed to view the request favorably leing of the opinion that this application, like former ones, savoured of lummyism. and that therefore it was nadvisnhle to make tlio transfer whirl)

was refused on division by three vote to two. Later the holder was ealle on to show can so why the .fjectio diould not be forfeited for non-eonil nice with the conditions of the leas After considerable discussion the Boar idjonrtied the call sing die, to give th ipplieant further opportunity t •arry out the conditions imposed. A very quiet but pretty wedding wa olemnised at Holy Trinity Church [Weymouth, yesterday morning. Arch leacon Carr being the officiating min ister. The contracting parties wer Sybil, fourth daughter of Mrs E Castle, Blaketown, Greymouth, am Ernest E. AVillians, Ahaura, second soi ol Mr \Y. Williams, Oxford, England The bride who was given away by hei brother, Beg., looked very smart in i navy fox serge costume, with hat t< match and carried an ivory Prayei Book, the gift of her sister-in-law She was attended by her sister Nellie who wore a plum coloured costume, with grey hat, prettily trimmed with h#ney-coloured ribbon. She also car ried a Prayer Book. The duties of be.sl man were carried out by the bride’s brother, Mr Fred Castle. An American vaudeville artist had an unpleansant experience on Saturday night at the Grand Opera' House, Wellington, and retired during the progress of his turn, having been “counted out ” hv the gallery and) other parts of the house. The gallery took objection to the performer, when he. commenced to sing patter songs! in a high key. He never got past his first song, “I’m not Satisfied.” The patter included a description of a lady removing her clothes, followed by a reference to a man from Auckland, who married a girl of twenty. This was apparently too much, and the gallery commenced to count him out. As the wanting proceeded, it was taken up by other parts of the house, and the artist retired half-wav through his lines. Daintv frocks are never injured when washed ‘ with ‘'NO-RUBBING”—the positive labour-saving Laundry Help.---Advt.

Sell rode r.s announce an advanced showing of spring millinery at very moderate prices; inspection invited. — Advt. Mails which left Auckland on the 12th. July per R..M.S. Makura via Vancouver arrived at London on the lGtli. August last. Messrs W. McKay and Son announce a special job purchase in men’s overcoats are now on view at reduced prices. For tho Arahnrn. strive stock sale on Monday, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co have included a .special entry for Mr E. 11. Smith of 21 choice springers. A euchre and long night dance will he held in the Town Hall, Rimu, on Monday evening in aid of the Rimu Catholic School. Good prizes have been donated. Tho ferry boat again missed connection with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning, tut the mails were sent on by motor car to catch the tr.ain. for Moit! Colonial woollen sox 2/3 pair; woollen flannels 8,0 each; woollen singlets and underpants 8/6, 8/9; fine quality of neglige shirts 8/6 each; strong working shirts 8/11; denims 9/11, see these good values at The N.Z. Clothing Factory. Entrance to the Drill Shed to-morrow niglu will he by way of the Town Hall. The grand march takes place at 9 p.m. The music will be supplied by the Lyric Orchestra, and Mr J. A. Dowell will have charge of the floor. To-night! To-night! A Grand fancy dress dance is being held by the Girls Hearthfire Club in All Saints’ Schoolroom. Dancing commences at 8 o’clock sharp. All arrangements have been made for a successful night’s enjoyment. Everybody invited. Good music. Good floor. Admission bodies a plate. Gents Is.-—Advt. Just opened at Mrs J. Lloyds, corsets in shapes and sizes to suit all figures, including a special new perforated corset for summer wear, m blush white. Also a smart selection of new hose in the well-known “Mercury and other brands. Our usual good value in these lines is being well maintained. The poll for the election of a representative of Cobden on the Grey Hospital Board was held yesterday and resulted as follows :—Rev. A. J. 1? a moll 231; Mr F. L. Turley 67. As is evidenced by, the number of votes polled, a good deal of interest was evinced in the election. At the last general poll 320 votes were recorded. “H.B.’s” have just opened a splendid line of ladies all wool cashmere hose price 5/6 pair. These hose have been as high as 8/6 per pair. Also a full range of Colonial all wool black hose just opened at 4/6 pair. Investigate! These are good. N.Z. Clothing Factory. The usual weekly euchre tournament was held at St. Mary's Club Rooms on Wednesday Evening last. There was a good attendance of players. The ladies first prize was won by Mrs M. McGavin and the second by Miss E. Bell. The gents first fell to Mr J. Freitas and the second to Mr Lucas. After supper the usual dan • was held the music being supplied by Miss Reid and an extra by Miss Coyle. Mr F. Gmufsky led charge of the floor. During the course of tlm evening it was announced that special prizes had been donated for next week. ®he s e include four sealed envelopes. There will also he a lucky table.

The winding up of official records in ; Melbourne of the A.1.1*. is a vast business (says the Sydney * Sun ). i For instance, 600,000 index cards have been prepared. The papers show that 414,008 men were attested—even so late as the year ended June 30tli of this year 1697 reached 1 Base Records. Deaths now total 59,337, abroad or after return, besides 938 prior to embarkation. To date 271,233 men have \ been discharged. In all, 1078 had to b* written off *' discharged, as deserters.” Besides the files of correspondence already on the shelves, a mil lion and a half new ones were received from England. The 1914-15 stars distributed total 113,000, and British wa r medals 223,000, with 97,000 more to go out. During the year over 2,700.000 s documents passed through the dispatch j room. 1 Mothers! protect your little ones from colds and coughs. Give them p “NAZOL” on sugar. Sprinkle baby’s 1 pillow. Safe and pleasant. " For Children’s Hacking Cough, > Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. i 1