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Hokitika Guardian, 2 September 1921, Page 2

Tlio sml m'H s whs received fro*" • Wellington this morning of tin* death of: Mrs ( ; gorge Haley, youngest daughter of Mr John Kcognn of Three Mile. | The Holler representative football j learn left on Wednesday loo; nine for Hlenheim to play the Scdilon Shield nialeli on Saturday afternoon. On Wednesday a young man named Cyril Sewell sustained somewhat sever.' injuries through a tall nt stone in i ( tele Coal Mine, near Heefton, in whi lie was working. eoniing oil top lit him. The business people of the town aro ref|Uested to close their premises tomorrow night at S o’clock on the occasion of the Hoxing tournament. Advt. Tin' Hailwav Department not that the train for Itoss usually leaving Hokitika at B.do p.1i1.. will not leave to-morrow (Saturday) night until I" p.m., enabling southem residents te attend the hoxing tourney. A l.ondou cable message to the An tralian papers states that Sir Krne-t Shi < Melon has piekeil two Hoy Scouts out of lt-KHi applicants, to accompany him in the (.luest to the Antarctic. One of them came S MI miles from Ids inure in the Orkney Islands, to interview the explorer. At ( In istehurch late on Monday ui, trouble was expeiiencisl with the North transmission line Ironi the Lake Coleridge po ler-hotise, and caily oil Tuesday morning both lines failed, which resulted in a temporary hold-up of tin tia.mway service. Until t laiismissioii lines were in operation shortly alter 1 p.m. 'lhe friends of Mr and Mrs John liilteher. o! Camerons, will regret to learn ol the death ot ilieir second daughter, (Iran* Klij'.a. uhicli look place at the parents’ residi'iiee, Camerons, on Wednesday alternoon. Deceased had been ailing for the past eighteen months. 'lhe hail in connect ion with Klmio John Thomas l’uzar. charged with attempted arson, was cancelled, and accused committed to prison until his trial, at the (Ireyniouth Magistrate's (Hurt on Wednesday alternoii. Detective Voting explained to the Court that certain matters had aiiseii making’, it desirable that Htlzar lie plan'll in custody. Mr Hosihieli was present and asked to lie relieved of hail. Messrs J. Steer and A. Naylor, J.’sl’., gran; t he application. The only p'st match to he played Ip. t'e N'e.i South Wales team ore their Nov Zealand tour will take place at I'inn-aster I’ark. Christchurch, on Saturday, ami is arousing mticli inlcre'i and speculation among foot hall cull usiasts. The visitors are a very strong combination, and are particularly keen oil winning Saturday’s match. i'hi;ir style of play is the brightest that has been seen for many years, anil therefore those visiting the Hark on Saturday should lie rewarded by seeing ;■ me brilliant football. The New Soot . Wales team nriivcd last night at . hristchurch from the Coast. At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a no ilium entry of fat pigs forward, anil a good demand was experienced, prices advancing. Values were :—( hop|H’rs Co to CS, light-liacon-i rs Cl Ins to Co His, heavy haconers Co lAs to Cl) His. extra heavy ;o Cf 10s, av.'iage price pi*r Hi !>d, liaot porkers CM os to CM Ids, heavy porkers Cl to Cl 10s, average price per lb Kid to lOJil. A moderate entry of store pigs met with a good dea ami. H. ices showed a derided advance on the previous week's figures. Values were as imlo.'s: Medium stores CM Ids to CM -.s. small stores Cl ISs to CM S’s. weancis Cl Ms to Cl 14s, sows in pig Ci 10-. to CM.

A movon'i'iit is Slid :» lu> afoot among the residents concerned tor the ■southern motion on till' ninth side of tlii> river to ho merged into the Comity ol West In nd. There is an agitation jo oeeeding along these lines, and it is believed the local bodies affected would not lie likely to offer serious < |>|)ositi.*n lo the scheme. The object of the merger would lie to escape heavy taxes imposed for «ertle s which the northern half of the horongli only • niovs. while there is a feeling that the roads would have better attention under the County control. At present -ihe roads on tin- south side of the river aiy in had repair and are in need of a complete overhaul. It is likely a n--I'tion will le pi'.'i areil slimtly priying I u the separation indicat'd and attachment to the Westland County ( nun. oil control.

Important legislation to Ik* considered liv Parliament (lining; tin* fori!* coniine; session will lie tin* Arterial llnn.ls Hill, the Kxtension Mill, and tin* Local Undies Linanee Mill The Acting-Prime Minister, Sir KranciMoll, rol'ermi*' to the Alort^iiu.es Intension Hill, or, ns it is Generally called the moratorium, said he had reee'n*-'; thousands of snuigeM ions on this sn‘ | ject, some from people who were quite able to j.;ive advice, while others we:e from people who did not know whr | they were writing aluuit. However, he had nothinu; to say on tin* question in the meantime, exeepl to I state that tin* Government would consider the best interests of tin* jieoplo immediately concerned beiote passim.' any legislation bearine; on the cities- j t i < in '

\e u Spriup; millinery An exhibition of the very In test laindon, Paris uml Colonial made models, ready to wear. J and untrimmed hats. New fruit and i ribbon trimmino etc. Pay an earb | visit to our showroom and inspect, these | handsome hats. New sprint; (roods ale j lieinu; opened in all departments. Me- | timer and C’o., Hokitika and (i rev mouth.— Advt. I

Now that spring denning is the ord el' the day, we would draw your at- I tention to our new stock of linoleums, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder and Co’s. Advt. J .Monday drudgery has '‘finite by the 1 hoard” forever through "NO-RUB- ' INC.” the marvellous Laundry Help. Advt. He on guard against Influenza. Take "NAZOL.” the ready-for-use and money saving remedy, (it) (loses Is fid. For'Coughs and Colds, never fails. I W inds’ fireal Peppermint Cure. • If you catch a cold, you can’t help it. * If you keep a cold it’s your own fault. “NAZOL” is a safe and certain remedy, and gives immediate relief. j Recommended bv the medical profession. AVOLFK’S SCHNAPPS.

The D.1.C.. Christchurch, invito en:luirics in patterns of cotton dress tabiics iust opened out. j There will be n working bee on the. Howling Green to-morrow afternoon at' 2 o’clock. Members are invited to take a hand. I The Farmers Co-operative l.ime Company’s kiln at Moss is in full working ' order at present. Orders for supplies': are coining to liand hist mid sliow «ui increasing deimiml for lime. To-morrow night in the Supreme Hall the usual Kiwi Foot hull Club’s dance will be held, commencing at 8 o’clock sharp, (food music. (lood floor. Admission Is. - Advt. A iin'cting of the Kiwi Football Club takes place in the Supreme Hall tomorrow' night at 7.30 o’clock Every j member must be present ns the business is most important.—Advt. For the sittings of the Supreme Court at Hokitika on Wednesday nr.\t there is no criminal business set down for hearing so far. The only item on the business sheet at present is an application in divrtrce for a decree nisi to be made absolute. Householders please note that Mr W. Archer has at present at the depu 20 tons of screened coal and thev are prepared to deliver orders immediately. Iling up your requirements now to Phone 120 or 32. The quality of this coal is unsurpassed. This coal is guaranteed for baking purposes. The death took place at the Grey liiver Hospital on Wednesday of Air Hubert Mitchell, after a lingering illness. Deceased was a member ol the (: rcyiuimtli Watursidors’ Union, and was a lx) ut to years of age. He leaves a widow and young family. The juvenile fancy dress hall whirl takes place "at St Mary's Club ! this evening should prove to he a huge success, considering the interest tl. lias liemi shown the costumes will he very pretty. Competent judges have been arranged for. Mr Syd Brandt 1 kindlv consented to contribute some ot his latest items which should add t the night’s amusement. Dancing for children from 7.30 to 10 p.m. Ad\".. It’s a long time hack since ;i man could get an all wool sac soil made i. measure w ith an extra pair of trousers for (.'(I I os. Hut times have changed, and by keen buying of materials and working on a small margin of pndii Messrs (ilasson and Co. of Christchurch are able to make this offer to our read crs. That they have been simply inundated with orders from till parts of New Zealand is a sign that men are not slow when a genuine saving is offered them. Two pounds fifteen shillings one customer estimates the saving he made and when you see the splendid weight ol llie tweeds you will agree that he is no tar out. Dark greys ami browns nr, all included in the range, all from Colonial mills ami nothing cheap about them except the price. You take no risk at all in the matter of lit or making. If this is not to your satisfaction all the money you have, paid will he at once sent back. Full range of patterns easy measurement form and all pn*rtijiilars will he sent as soon as your le tor airives. Post it now to Ghe-o'i Co.. Cashel St., Christchurch.--Advt. \n ideal spirit for both sexes.~ \Y(H.FE’S SCHNAPPS.

11; 1I >j>v rhiUlrvn keep free from worms uiil, WADK’S WOltM KICS. Womlort'ul worm worriers.