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Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1921, Page 2

The Mmticinal Band will render a musical programme at the Mental Hospital to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.-15 p.m. Nominations for the Westland Racing Club's summer meeting on Boxing Day and the Tuesday following are due heftirc 0 p.m. on \\ ednosday, Dec. 7th. A fine programme has been issued, the total stakes amounting to L'O.'-’Ot), the lowest stake being tl(K>, while the Hokitika Handicap on the first day is endowed with C'-’Ot). ami the Westland Cnp Handicap is worth t.*2.>n uitli a silver cup also lor the winning owner, the principal event of the second day. The Westport Times' - of Wednesday savs: The community was* greatly shocked upon hearing of the untimely dentil, which took place this morning oi .Mis Phillips, wife of Mr C. Phillips, of 11. Ft rguson's tailoring stall'. and da nghter ol Mrs \\ . Todd, of the Ciand Motel. Dccea-.ed took ill suddenly last evening and gradually got w»rs>- and expired at 7 o'clock this naming. The late Mrs Phillips was very well known and respected in flu* district. Deleav'd was only yeais of age and leaves a sorrowing husband and two daughters to mourn their loss. An inquest upon Chin Chum Cee, a young Chinaman, twenty-one years nt age, who expired" suddenly at Wellington on Monday morning, was eonducted hv the coroner (Mr K. K. Hunt, S.M.) (1 gorge On, cousin of the dccensed man, gave evidence that the latter had arrived from New Plymouth last Friday, and had remained in Red ever since. Dr Charles Monroe Hector gave evidence that an examination of the body had revealed the cause of death to he beri-beri, a disease common among Chinamen and sailors who had visited the Hast. It was a notifiable disease. The coroner found accordingly. A very quiet hut pretty wedding was solemnised at St Canice’s Church. Westport, on Tuesday morning, at 11 o’clock, the contracting parties being Mr Richard Joseph Kilkenny, of Westport, and Miss Alice Mary Wyhrntt, of Blenheim. The Rev Father Broughton officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr It. Wilson, looked charming in ivorv crepe tie chine, carrying *t sheaf of liliies and wearing the customary wreath and veil. The bride was attended by Miss ltita Kelly, who looked sweet in a dainty frock of lawn and blue georgette, prettily embroidered in Oriental colours, and carried a shower bouquet of helioiro|»e westeria and pink roses. She also wore a dainty black lull to match. A Sydney paper says that large parties of seals have recently made their home upon the rocks at Montague Islam!. The residents of the island are at a loss to account for this sudden invasion, as seals have not previously been seen there in any quantity. Oreat flunks of mutton birds have also lieeu observed in the vicinity of Montague Island during the past few weeks. The master of the coastal steamer F.den reports having passed through Hocks of the birds, which must have numbered millions, lie describes the sight as the finest he has ever seen. Mutton birds assembled in great numlK-rs oil tl„. Australian coast in certain seasons. They are about the size of a duck.

■V quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Hokitika', on Wednesday morning the contracting parties being Miss Mary Rodtmski, eldest daughter of Mr Frank Fladomski, of Kanieri, and Mr Earl Breeze of the staff oi the local Mental Hospital, ltev. Father Riordan tied the nuptial knot. Mr Jus. Breeze acted as best man, and Miss Lucy Radomski attended her sister as bridesmaids The bridegroom,’!! present to the bride was a gold brooch, and to the bridesmaid; also a gold brooch. After tlie ceremony the happy couple motored to the home of tho bride’s parents at Kanieri whore the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The usual toasts wore honoured and suitably responded to. The newly wedded pair will have tho best wishes of a large circle of friends. Fast drawing to a close. Great .summer sale, special bargains for Saturday, Nov. 19th. and following days. See big price list circulating through this newspaper Friday, and if unable to attend sit down and write for your requirements, all goods are post free. Don’t let this great opportunity of buying your new summer and ’Xmas goods at sale prices slip l>v. Wo keep faith with the public. Our sales are sincere and genuine. MeGruer and Co. Crush Drapers, Hokitika and Grevmonth. —Advt. Nelson Monte’s Tens are blended by an expert of many years experience and contain only the choicest of hill, grown leaves. Asy your grocer fop Nelson Monte’s Brands.—Advt,

Messrs MeGrncr and Co., distribute an into resting inset with this issue. North Island mails by the Waliine connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. i The Mayor invites the citizens to meet at Kellers’ Hotel on Monday at 3 nm. sharp for the purpose o .uretelling Mr J. N. Nahler, Clerk of Courts. • Now is the time to replenish your linen cupboard. At Lloyd’s you will find excellent value in sheetings d - , masks, calicos, towels and table napkins. ;« K S 1 K , uno diarp Good music. indices at H.d<> s.nni p. flood floor. Admission Is.—AdM. Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell sr i l ' „;7™i Ti.. only sellimr is that he has to vacate ™ present home. The furniture is all new and in good order. All the voting couples of Kokatahi Qrt it seems from the *7 ‘ talking. There will l>e a substnn"i d prize awarded to the two winners of this competition. Numerous baskets " •o being prepared, both inside and out and the function givesgreat prom.seo a big success. Intending via.to.s from Hokitika should notify Clements Motors early so that- seats may be arranged.— Advt. Tbe Australian cricketers left London laden with gift* worth £2 d°o, and

of ~,'flicieiit colour, variety and quality to deck a thriving market-place in an t astern citv, snvs a Melbourne paper. Their presents and luggage filled nearly X trunks and cases, which -ere conceved to Waterloo Station on three 1,„‘,-0 lorries. Throughout the tour, especiallv in the manufacturing towns, presents had been showered on them, ‘ from nilost expensive _ silks, laces cloth, and headgear, to jerseys, underwear, pipes, safety razors, ties, hats racquets, and even gramapliono records. When packing day arrived the til a vers were in hopeless confusion, and several sent out last-minute orders for new trunks in which to stow the tribute s ,-of their warm-hearted English admirers.

M«d II con want Mercery goods that will give you downright good service von can do a whole lot worse than buy ‘11:1!." Brands. Note these! Witieeyeue skirts with bands * (i each these are good, smart handkerchief ties from 2/d upwards. Men’s pyjama suits 13 d. Cashmere S"* from Ml. Colonial woollen SOX lit- Genuine President Bruces 1 11. at the N.Z. Clothing Facitory.- Advt. The old type of contidom e trick by I nhidi an olfer is made to change notes t for gold was applied successfully in ! Wellington on Tuesday (says the “Post” the victim being a person) who was leaving bv the llemuera fo r England. Another man had made his acquaintance,, and, during conversation, suggested that gold would he prefarable to notes on leaving the country. The suggestion was supported hv the assurance that the gold could he obtained from another “friend” in the Government Buildings. This induced the intending passenger to hand over notes to the value of £35. and his “friend” went into the buildings to complete tbe transaction. It is still incomplete—tbe passenger wafted in vain for tbe return of bis “friend”—and it will probably remain so until the police manage to discover the sneak thief. The experience should act as a warning. The pinnacle of good value in Hokitika is “H.B.’s” store in Rev ell St. Here’s some quotes in Mens and Boy's clothing, its getting near Xmas, the time of the year people think of lifting themselves out with smart ami up-to-date* clothing. Mens suits from 80/0. to LG TO/-. Mon’s summer sports suits from 09/0 to LIOS. Men’s Worsted trousers, cuff bottoms from 151/6, also plenty of boy’s suits and shorts to choose from at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. -Advt. “NO-RUBBING laundry help never fails to effect a quick divorce of grease or paint.from mechanics’ wear. —‘Advt.