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Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1922, Page 2

Farmhouse on fire—Burnt to the ground. Bucket brigade could not save it. UNDERWRITERS’ FIRE EXTINGUISHER could have. Always ready for action, always deadly effective in promptly subduing flame.—. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Special Easter offer: —Ladies’ all wool black cashmere hose 3s lid pair or two pair for 7s 6d. The greatest bar gain offered for many a day. Don’t miss this chancy $t A(ldispns.—Advt.

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning

w. Jeffries and Co., announce in another column a store stock sale at Ain. lima yards on Thursday next, the 20th. at 11 a.m.

Just arrived, 150 eases of choice desert and cooking apples in 431 b cases. Price 8s 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone No 2).

Do not hesitate to drop in and inspect my laiest and best winter goods, including men’s woollen, gabardine and blanket overcoats. Note these coats etc. have been purchased at the light price and you will save money by purchasing from W. H. Stopfortli, opposite W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

A leading society woman in Grevmouth was recently seined with a most hacking cough. She could nou sleep "t night. A friend persuaded her to take “Kofgo,” the great cough cure. The first dose gave wonderful relief, and erne bottle completely cured bet. “Kofgo” is sold by chemists and. grocers, 2s (id a bottle.

A dance will be held in the Supreme Hall this (Thursday) evening, 13th inst, at 8 o’clock, in aid of the funds of the Excelsior Junior Football Club. Admission, gentlemen 2s, ladies Is; to be run on the same lines as the senior dances. Supper provided.—Advt.

The Westland Licensing Committee met in Committee this morning at 10 o’clock Present—Messrs W. M.eldrum, S.M. (Chairman), C. J. Nightingale, •A. and F. McGregor. After discussion all the conditional licenses asked for, iiaiiiely Kuinafa races (Grey Course), Grey races, Greynrouth A-ii-letie sports, Hokitika races alrd Athletic Sports, Cass Square were all granted. Various temporaly transfers for licenses of existing premises were also granted. This being all the business tlie meeting adjourned. Repairs have sufficiently advanced to the Kanieri bridge How to permit of gross loads not exceeding 4.) tons crossing. Any excess of loading will be prosecuted. A notice to this effect appears in this issue. It is reported that some carriers are disposed to ignore the limit of loading. All such future eases will he prosecuted without further warning. In any case exceeding the limit fixed by the authorities is a serious matter, aS there is liability to accident and the ultimate closing of the bridge. Such a result happened lately in the North Island where load and’ all went through the bridge into the river below and all traffic was interrupted for weeks, and a heavy cost imposed on the people for restoration. The death took place yesterday at Grey River Hospital, of -Mr George Newton, a well-known and highly respected Dnnollie resilient. Deceased who was 52 years of age, leaves a wile and six young children to mourn their loss, the eldest being a girl of 15 years, and the youngest being only two years of age. Air Newton was taken to the hospital on Sunday last suffering from a complication of pulmonary complaints ar.d he grew gradually worse till death yesterday supervened. A leading trades unionist, he had lor a long period been one of the officers of the State Miners’ Union. He held for a number of years the position of checkweiglmion and previously was lengthily engaged at a colliery in .Australia, giving practically the best of his life to the industry. '

Mr and Mrs T. Seddon passed north yesterday afternoon from their southern trip, and are now taking np their residence in Cowper Street, Greymouth. They report a very enjoyable trip over the Haast Pass and up the Coast. The first rain of the whole trip was encountered on Tuesday afternoon, otherwise the weather had been splendid. Crossing the Pass the tempeiature was that of mid-summer. Everywhere the visitors had a most cordial welcome. At Hari Han on Tuesday night, despite the downpour, the residents rolled up in force and Mr and Mrs Seddon were entertained at a social. Mr J. Hewer presided and the evening passed off very enjoy ably. Mi Saddon will visit Hokitika again next week. While passing through South Westland lie took the opportunity of looking into local requirements, and various matters will have his immediate utention. At Dunedin before coming to the Coast lie met Mr Coates on bis arrival from the district, and gleaned that the Hon Minister was bent on doing all he could to help the settlers in the southern district. Mr Seddon will now bring several matters under, the direction of Mr Coates.

Glasson and Co announce that they have received a further supply 0 ladies and men’s overcoats, hoys’ suits and overcoats, ladies knitted coats and jumpers ec. from their Chrischurch warehouse. Those of our readers who have not yet seen the splendid collection this firm are showing at Keller’s Sample Rooms, should study their own interests and do so without delayMen are particularly advised to inspect the new season’s range of suitings. By avoiding the use of shoddy and using only the highest grade all wool materials, Glasson and Co. have built up an enviable reputation as makers of high-class clothes. If it is not convenient to pay a personal visit, drop a line and their representative will he pleased to call. Note the nc - dress, Keller’s Sample Rooms, Hoki-

tika.—Advt. Rave vou visited “Paterson’s ’ opposite tlie National Bank in Revell street? If you haven’t, do so at o» C e, and see for'yourself the extraordinary values offering in ladies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, lengths, flannelettes, blankets, etc. A special feature is the exceptional values offering in men 3 trousers, overcoats, and Cardigan jackets You are cordially invited to come in and inspect our stock, and are under no obligation to buy. Agents for CTaylor and Co., expert dyers and dry cleaners, also Scott Service S.' lS Suits. Suit and extra pants for £4 10s (id.—Advt.