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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1922, Page 2

The Magistrate's and Warden’s Courts sits to-morrow morning at 10.30 o’clock. Now to hand new Seasons blankets, rugs, wool, knitting silk, and embroidery silk at a very moderate price.— Schroder and Co-r-Advt. The engagement is announced of Kathlyn, second daughter of Mrs W. 0. J. Kortegast of Hokitika to Joseph youngest son of the late Mrs M. Burns of Wellington. A thorough sensing,of modern homo requirements are to he found in Harley’s easy chairs and they are noted for long life of service. At the prices they make possession ensier than most people imagine. Correspondence is invited by the firm. All orders are freight paid to Hokitika. When you ask for jSHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA dqn’t tako anything ‘‘just im good,n bqt get SiIARBssj that faoiwy can baji :

A dance will be held in the Supremo Hall this (Wednesday) evening. Good music. Admission is.—Advt.

Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Disk url mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

I To-morrow (Thursday) afternoon sit i 2.30 o’clock, on the promise's of Mr A. , J. ltossiter, Hampden Street, who is leaving the district, Messrs M. HousI ton and Co. will sell b t v auction the j whole of the furniture and effects of a I well appointed home. Fuller particu- ‘ lars i;f the various articles to be ilisposed of, which includes a first class j piano, appears ill this issue. Trie sale I takes place tomorrow afternoon. j To-night! to-night! at 8 p.m. the hig i Trish National concert commences in the Opera House. Don’t miss this one ; opportunity of hearing the talent of 1 the Coast with special items hv Clirist- ! church visitors. The Hokilika Rand will play a programme outside the Opera House prior to 8 p.m. Prices, reasonable. Go early for the good i seats. “Cold, cold must the heart he i and void of emotion, that loves not the 1 sweet music of Krin-Gt)-Rragh ! ”

The iionvestoriy weather of the past few clays has further disintegrated the hull of the wrecked steamer Perth at the Creymouth north tip head. Yesterday the mast which lias withstood the elements for over 16 weeks, came to and the split in the hull towards the stern opened up further, there bein'; such a break as to rentier the boilers visible at low tide. A"s had l eer) expected despite the vessel’s stout build, the winter nor-westerly seas will shortly demolish the wreck of the Perth completely.—Argus.

The death occurred at his brother’s residence Blackwater. on Sunday, of Aid Alexander Doig, a very old resident of the Grey Valley. He was on the Victorian Goldfields, arriving there in 1885. and worked at his trade as a carpenter here. He came to New Zealand, arriving in Hokitika in 1865, being wrecked on the Hokitika, bar. He worked on most of the AVest Coast fields, being particularly well-known at H'alf Ounce, Noble’s and all the Grey Valley rushes, For some time past Mr Doig had been in failing health and passed away at the age of 88 years. Deceased, who was unmarried, was a native of Scotland.

The Opera House has been hooked for n four day and night season of Chautauqua, commencing next Tuesday afternoon. The daily programmes are •if a superior class, introducing the h''st talent in vocal and instrumental numbers, and lecturers of a superior standard. On the opening day the Fine Arts trio will appear, introducing .Miss Spauswick, who was soprano soloist with Verbruggen’s orchestra, Miss Dolly Stewart, a charming society entertainer, and Mr Norman Pearce in dramatic sketches. In the afternoon > lie will deliver a humorous lecture oil “Getting There.” The lecturer at night on the topical subject of “Ptmbblems of the Pacific,” will be Private Peat of book fame.

Holy Trinity Church, Grey mouth, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday morning, when Mr Hetiry Holder of the local Railway Department, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Holder, of the Criterion Hotel, Westport, was married fo Miss .Tean Johnson, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Johnson of Arney Street, Grey mouth. Archdeacon Carr officiated. The bride,, who was given away by her father, -looked charming in a smart navy-braided coat frock and pink lacO'peas and asters. The bridesmaid, Miss Amy Johnson (sister of the bride) wore a brown jersey coat frock, and a jade green and brown hat. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr AT. Johnson. After the ceremony the party were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr and Airs Holder left by the Otira express and were fa rewelled at the railway station by a large number of friends. The honeymoon is to be spent in Christchurch, after which Mr and Airs Holder will reside at Grejy mouth.

Make no mistake when purchasing your footwear. “H.P.’s” carry the best values, the best makes, the best assortment. Ladies’ Rostock courts 21s, patent courts from 25s 6d, Oxford shoes 20s 6d, men’s strong derby boots from 27s 6d, best calf boots 60s 6d, fine glac« boots 85s fid. black Oxford shoes 355, tan calf welted shoes 87s fid, shooters from 23s fid, heel and toe plate derbys 2fis fid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory Advt.

STEAM USERS.—CIean your boiler with “Stoksknls” which removes scale, effective, protects tubes and plates with a glazed surface and does not harm boiler. Stops pitting and corrosion. Booklet, free. Manning Alachinerv Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

Half price days at AlcGruer’s commencing Friday, March 10th. The whole stock will be sacrificed and must ho cleared regardless of cost to make room for heavy winter shipments. Contemplate what this grea.t cash distribution means. It means considerable savings on all ready made clothing and wearing apparel, household drapery, mercery, dress goods, furishings fancy goods boots and shoes, etc. etc. Halfprice sale, 9 o’clock Friday and following days. McGruer and C., Spot Cash Stored. Hokitika and Grevmouth.— Advt.