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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1921, Page 2

At the auction sale at Westport by Messrs A. t\ Hansen and Co. on Saturday. Mr Harrison purchased the publican’s booth for the Westport Trotting; ('lug's mid-summer meeting for tlie record price of CIOO.

The death took place in the Hospital, AVestport on Saturday morning of Mrs Mary Elaniiagan. wife of Mr AW, Flannagan, of Peel Street, Westjxirt. Deceased,| who was aged 47, leaves a sorrowing husband, three daughters and three sons to mourn their loss.

The funeral of the late Mr John Hopcre Wharcwiti I'm, the member of Parliament representing the Southern Maori constituency, was the occasion of a large gathering at Tuahiwi on Sunday. Many hundreds of Maoris and pnkehaH saw laid to rest the mortal remains of the descendant of Tiiahuriri, the famous chief of the N’tu Ahuriri tribe.

Mr P. Du Meyer, a member of the Springbok football team, who remained in New Zealand after the departure of his South African comrades, left Auckland last week, on route fur Capetown. It is stated as practically certain that Mi du Meyer will return to make his homo in New Zealand. Two other members of tile Springbok team, including one of the Miohau family are stated to he contemplating settling in the Dominion.

In the mart, Mackay Street, Greymouth uii Thursday, Dee. 15th Messrs Mark Sprot and Co will hold an important auction sale of land under instructions from Mrs M. J. Kelly of Matiii of 132 acres freehold, 199 acres regulation lease and 234 acres native roflorve; also a first class dairy herd of 60 cows in full profit, 50 mixed oatfle, 130 sheep etc. Terms and fuller particulars can be seen oil application to the auctioneers or at the "Guardian” Office.

The death took place at Wellington on Saturday of Mrs C. P. Morris. The deceased lady had not ciiiovcd good health for some time past, hut her demise was sudden. For sninc years in the seventies the late Mrs Morris (then Miss Dimmit) resided with her parents at Ross anil Hokitika, where her father carried on a photographic business. For maiiv years deceased hold important Government positions in Wellington, and iusl previous to her marriage was private secretary to Sir Thomas Mackenzie. She was 60 years of age, and is survived by her husband and two sisters. The late Mrs Cohen of Rooftop was also a sister.

Cakes to make-—scones to hake—■. how easy, pleasant- and sure is tho work when you use SHATUtAND’S Coking pointer

Xmas and New Year cable messages via Pacific will be accepted for Canada on the same conditions as to the United Kingdom. Charges 5s for 10 words, additional words 6d each.

Air I’. R. Climie, of the Canterbury Progress Dengue, visited the Arthur s Pass tunnel works last week, and the result of his visit will be the subject of a report to be submitted to a meeting of the League this evening at Christchurch.

i Don’t forget Thursday Bth. LX'cem- ■ her. grand social and dance, Kamel 1 Public Ilalh; Waltzing competition, the evnt of the evening valuable, prizes Good music, efficient AI.C., dailitv supper. Cars leave Keller’s Corner at 8 p.m.

The Catholic residents of Kokatahi district are notified that Mass will be celebrated in the Public Hall, Kokatahi on Sunday next, the Uth. inst; and also on Christmas Day at 10 o’clock. Nominations for all events (both days) at the AVestlnnd Racing Club’s Christinas meeting close to-night (AA etlnesdav) at 9 o’clock.

\ meeting of members of the Ngetnliu and N gat ini a inoe tribes was held on Monday at Tuahiwi, Mr Apes presiding. Mr A. Taiaroa moved that Mill. AV I'm should lie selctcd to succeed his brother, tho lute Mr J. 11. AY. Uni Ml*., as the representative for the Southern A 1 aori constituency. 1 his was seconded hv Mr R. Tanrini and carried unanimously. Air H. AA . Iru will he duly nominated, and is ox-pc-ted to lie' elected unopposed.

n„. i). :itli look place to-day of a very ~1,1 pioneer of flic West (oast in the person (if Mi Coor K e Wiltshire, for mil)iv veins a well-known resident of Kanieri Forks. The deceased followed . the illinium rushes in the early days , and ultimately settled down at the | ).'ork>. He was a Crimean veteran, and popular linn re of the district for j a ..real many years, lie had attained | ilie very ripe aoe „| 07 years, lie was :: >,iiude man

The u'-vkly bulletin of infectious disease cases issued by the Public Health Department at noon on Monday was as follows Inangalnia : Diphtheria 1; Grey: Diphtheria 2, enteric 1, varioella 1 -, North Canterbury : Scarlet fever 3, diphtheria 3. tuberculosis 11. pneumonia 4. pneumonic influenza 2, erysipelas 1. varicella 3; South Canter-bury-Scarlet fever 5; other districts, nil.' Total cases 37. There were nine deaths from infectious diseases during the past week, seven being from tuberculosis, one from diphtheria, and oim from pneumonia.

If the House accepts an economy suggestion by Mr Hudson (Motiiekn). it will hardi.v be said to he disinterested. Air Hudson asked the Prime Alinister whether in the opinion of the Government it is in the best interests of the Dominion that parliamentary elections should he held every three years, and whether the large expenditure so incurred is justifiable at such frequent intervals at a time when national economy is so essential.' The Lyttelton "Times” mentions that at the last election Air Hudson received 2156 votes while 3050 votes were cast against him.

The “Press” says—A number of people who received telegrams on Monday were surprised to find that, instead of the messages being hand written, they were typed on paper ribbons, which were affixed to the usual forms. In quite a number of eases confusion was caused to the receivers through their not having seen such a form before .and some people appeared to he dubious of accepting the messages as genuine. The new system which was used in Christchurch lor the first time with the public is what is known throughout the world as the multiplex ty|iewriter printing telegraph system, hut as certain improvements have recently been effected to it before its installation in the Dominion, it is known hero as the Baudot system, and it incorporates movements which were the invention of Air Donald Alurray. a native of New Zealand

An uninteresting civil case partially heard at the Supreme Court. Christchurch on Monday was occasionally lightened by Hashes of repartee, or enlivened hv a breeze. Air 0. T. J. Alpers who was appearing for a defendant company, employed the use of a blackboard and his knowledge of mathematics. The arithmetic lesson did not proceed smoothly. “Is that right ?’’ asked Mr Alpers. after doing some multiplication. subtraction, and addition. The witness could not say, and others looked puzzled. Air Donnelly, counsel for plaintiff, said lie would not differ from his learned friend in art or literature, but his mathematics were doubtful. The witness continued to lie nonplussed in answering the “sums”, and Air Alpers hotly pressed his crossevamination. when Air Donnelly interposed that he objected to counsel "coming at witness like a howling sou’wester." He appealed to his Honour. Air Justice Adams said: “It is not such a matter of temperature us temperament.

"Nothing smarter or more exclusive in Frocks, Costumes and Blouses has been shown in Hokitika at such low prices,” remarked a lady on viewing the display now being made by Glasson and Co., at Keller’s Sample Rooms. This well-known Christchurch linn arc noted for value, and certainly the choice frocks and costumes ill flannel, gabardine and serge are well worth inspection, badies who have planned to have something smart for the holidays simply cannot afford to pass the prices over. Aieti will also find themselves well catered for in all things needed at equally low prices. At the request of number of tliei; country clients the firm have decided to extend their visit till Saturday, December 17th.---Advt.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment u f Si.ring Millineiv at very reasonable prices—-opening out for Saturday n : ;h - Advt.

Tested in thousands of kitchens, SI lAR LAND’S Raking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others—worth more.

N'o.v that spring cleaning is the ord >r of the day, we would draw your attention to our new stock of linoleum

carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares and hangings. These (tie decidedly well worth your inspection (it ard Pp’Ui-AM,

Mr E. J. Scantlebury lias returned to Reefton, after a visit to Europe, arriving back bv ear on Saturday from Nelson. Mr Scantlebury, who was accompanied to Europe by. his wife, is irood health and will remain in Reefton for a week.

The new Xmas Presents and holiday wearing apparel lias arrived, this season our stocks are larger, and the variytv of goods greater. A very attactivo display awaits you in every department. Our Millinery and ladies wearing apparel sections are a revelation ol rashions very latest. You van depend on getting the right shade of hosiery and gloves. Toys too. fur the kiddies.—-Mc-Gruer and Co., for low prices, Hokitika and Greymoutli.—Advt,

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