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Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1922, Page 2

Notice in the estate of the late John Douglas, of Waltalia, settler, appears in this issue.

North Island mails by the Wahine connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Notice is green in this issue in the estate of the late Wilhelmina Fitzgerald, late of Kumara.

Wc regret to report the death of Mr Hugh Allison, late of Ross, which took place at the Old People’s Home, Kumara, during last night. The deceased was about 77 years of age and bad only been an inmate for about a month, previously having resided at Ross.

A movement is afoot to build a large house-boat for extra accommodation and sight-seeing purposes on Lake Kanieri for next holiday season. Hans Bay has been selected as the mooring site, and tht boat could bo towed to different bays for camping purposes during; the season. Doubtless the House, boat would l>e very popular feature at the lake.

A narrow escape from drowning occurred last Monday at the bathing place in the Inangahua river near Reefton Hospital. A party of young ladies were having a bathe, which was most enjoyable after the extremely hot afternoon. One, who could not swim very well, was being assisted across by another young lady, and the latter getting tired, turned on her back for relief. The other, thinking she was being left, grabbed her companion, and thus prevented her swimming, with the result that both went to the bottom. Mr W. Saddler, who was standing nearby, went in with his clothes on and brought one girl from the bottom of the river and the other managed to scramble out after being liberated _ by her companion. Another fatality would have been chronicled, but for the prompt action of Mr Saddler. IVben got to terra firma the young lady was in an unconscious state, but was brought round alter some time, and is little the worse for her experience.

A sincere and genuine sale with each and every article substantially marked down is what you get at McGruer’s great summer sale, connnncing Friday Jan. 27th. Come prepared to expect big bargains. Special purchase of 56 cases of job line new goods at onethird of usual price. A big rush will set in. Get down early.. McGruer and Co.. Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

Ford owners: “King” Oilers save you pounds. Oil saved, burnt out bearings scored pistons and cylinders prevented. Correct level of oil ensured. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

This Christmas we are again to the fore with best value in men’s and boys’ suits’ hats and ties, now at lower prices. Choice lot of carpet runners from 4s 6d upwards, carpet squares linoleums, hearth rugs and curtains can also be found at Schreders. Trimmed hats and ready to wears, the best selection at reduced prices. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.