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Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1921, Page 2

M iss A. M. Rowe obstetric nurse, bus a card in this issue to which we direct attention. £ The Borough Treasurer notifies ill Ibis issue the annual notice of the striking of rates for the ensuing year. The death took place on Tuesday at the Grey River Hospital, of Mr Abraham Jenkins native of England, and late of Moonlight. Deceased was 80 years of age. Plans and specifications have been prepared for extensive alterations and additions to the Sea View Mental Hospital The first section of the work will include a, new kitchen, laundry, etc. It is understood that a vote of several thousand pounds for t-liis part, of the work will he placed on the estimates this season Don’t' wait until Influenza grips you get “NAZOL” now. The host safeguard against coughs, chest and throat soreness. 60 doses Is 6d.

A practice by Mrs Staveley’s concert party will be held at All Saints" schoolroom on Friday at 8 p.m. I

A message from C hristchurch states that the Christchurch-Timam road race has been revived, and will he held on November 26th.

The funeral of the late Mr H. MtGiiilev took place yesterday morning. Rev Dr Kennedy held a requiem mass at St Mary’s' Church and conducted the service at'the graveside.

The ferry steamer’s mails connected at Christchurch*this morning with Hie West Coast express, with the exception of three hags that missed.

Latest additions to the local Telephone Exchange are No 100, Mrs 1 loyd draper: No 102, Aldridge and Adamson, cash stores.

The Pirates Football Club will c'.'clnate the winning of the seven-aside tourney with a grand ball in the Town Hall, Ilium, on Monday next, Oft. 3rd. Good music has been arranged for.

\t a, meeting of the Grey 1 rotting Club it was resolved that the Summer

it being agreed that with the Club’s now track or by using; the Cairney electric machine, this system should ptoie in every way satisfactory l p to now this system has not been tried on the Coast and the innovation should appeal to followers of the sporfc in this district

Read about these gift lines at the •'1f.11.” and you will see ut n glance that they are offered tree ot profit.. Your chance 1 Good quality Colonial woollen sox Is lid pair, all wool Colonial flannels Ss (id each in grey, navy, and Shetland ; strong denims 9s lid pair, strong shooters, nailed 'A>s (id pair, men’s line worsted sac suits, good cut 98s (id at the NX Clothing Factory.— Advt.

It is notified that the firm of Lock and Morris, hoteliers. Kanieri have dissolved partnership, as from (let. Ist. and the business will he carried Ut in future hy Mr John Lock, for whom' a continuance of past patronage is requested. All moneys due are reque't,,(l to he paid, and accounts owing rendered forthwith.

The death occurred at her parents’ residence. Blenheim, early this week, of Miss Marjorie Mary McCalluni, only daughter of Mr R. -McCalluni, M l Miss McCalluni was 21 years of age, and for the last three or four years been a medical student tit Dunedin, where she became seriously ill, being an invalid for a period of about 19 mouths. Recently the deceased appeared to be becoming stronger, and was brought to Blenheim lust week. Tl'|. hopes held for her recovery were shnUeivd. howc»vor, mul tho long "Iness culminated in her death.

The co-operation of the Rnr nigh Council and the Beautifying Association promises to result hi eonsidernnle improvement in the near future. Fhe grounds "ill be improved greatly as a result of the ploughing of the eastern side. The drainage is to he attended to also, and this will have an essential effect on the appearance of the grounds. Tlie pavilion is to tie renovated. and a place for heating water for picnic parties is to be installed. As soon as tlie timber is available for repairing the fences, two or three sides of the fence will be painted.

Folk who recognise real bargains "ill avail themselves ol these-! Womens K iace lace shoes 225. women’s patent courts, smart shape 25s (id, men's-box hide dorhv boots, black and tan, 29s (id, men’s Oxford shape dress boqts 26s (id. See them at the NX Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At ji meeting of the Committee of the (ireymoiith Trotting Club the following officers were elected: Hon. Treasurer Mr .1. Steer; Hon. Judge Mr D. McKay Timekeepers. Messrs D. 11. Roberts, K. McDonnell. .1. Stenhnuse and J. F. Wilson. Stewards—The whole ol the Committee were elected as stewards, Several applications for subscriptions for various objects were received. b..t in view of the present financial position of the Club, the Treasurer’s report showing the total indebtedness at being £10,.506 —it was resolved that these must stand over until alter the lortheoiuing meetings when they will be reviewed

David Dobbs, whose two children were burnt to death at Lyttelton yesterday morning, came to Lyttelton two years ago from Westport, where he was in business as a. dyer and cleaner. I’reviously be lived at Greymoutli. He established n similar business in Lyttelton and by bis energy and hard work achieved considerable success. The father and mother wore amongst the spectators being lielplss to do> anything to save their children. Efforts were tried to get them away out they refused to leave tlie burning building until the bodies were recovered. The scene was the most tragic witnessed ill Lyttelton. Both parents were in a hysterical condition, and when they were persuaded to" leave the lire, bad to receive medical attention from Dr Gilmour. Correct corsets for fashionable costumes, just in n shipment of Britain’s liest glove fitting rustless C.H. corsets. A style for every figure, comfortable to wear, absolutely correct in style. Stvlish dressers should inspect the new model corsets now showing at McGnier and Co., the leading drapers, Hokitika and Groymouth.—Advt. Head colds, throat colds, chest colds, are quickly relieved bv “NAZOL.” IVnotrating and soothing. 60 doses Is (id. ■ Use “NAZOL” and you won’t keep a bad cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d. Washing day made easy “NO-RUB-BING” Laundry Help—quickest dirt and grease solvent known. Is everywhere. — Advt. Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery—at very ren-ionanle prices— opening out for Saturday ui l. Advt.