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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1922, Page 2

A dance will be held in the Town, Hall Riinu on Friday next, April 21st. Refreshments provided. Gentlemen 2s Ladies Is.—Advt.

Among the visitors to the Westland i Racing Club’s meeting yestei day alter- \ noon, was Mr Edward Baiton of Tim- v am, who, fifty years ago, iii .1872, was t a rider at the Club’s gathering. I A dance will be bold ifi the Supreme \ Hall this (Tluirsdarfq evening in aid of the Football Club. First-class music, g*)od floor and efficient M.C. Dancing commences at 1 8 o’clock. Admission Is.—Advt. i Mr J. H. E. Schroder, ALA., Senior English Master of B.H.S. Christchurch, lias been appointed (by Professor S“elIcy of Canterbury College) as lecturer on English Literature to the W.E.A., for Christchurch and Kaiapoi. Word was received here on Monday of the ,sad death of Winifred, wife of Mr W. Meyers of Victoria, and youngest daughter of Mr F. Thorpe, of Woodstock, hour young children are loft, the youngest being two years old. 'the Fixtiues Committee of the Sl|b- ( iiit.ii meets ic-night at 7.30 to arrange fixtures for the season. Tne following teams have entered for the competitions : Seniors Ross, Hari Hari, Iviiin am Kokatahi, Kiwis, United, and ’Excelsiors. Juniors —Kokatahi, Kiwis, Excelsior, Rimu. Arahura and Hari Hari. i

Saturday to Monday next will be devoted to the sale of artificial poppi.s for the augmenting of a fund for unemployed ex-service men during the winter months. The flowers of remembrance have been made in Flanders, whence a supply has been received by the Returned Soldiers’ Association for tlu> object indicated.

The 111.55 train from Otira yesterday moining was delayed in the vicinity of Jacksons, as a result of a land slide coming down on to the line. It is at ilii s spot that a slide occurred near Christmas time. A party of workmen from Otira repaired the damage and as far as can be ascertained there is no immediate danger of a further fall.

A rock weighing about lour tons fell upon the railway line-early on Tuesday morning midway between Wallsend and Dobson. The train from Greymouth to blackball, leaving Grey at 6 a.in., ran into the obstruction in the darkness, the locomotive being damaged to such an extent that it was unable to proceed. The van also was somewhat damaged. The accident caused delay to all other trains using this line.

At a meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union oil Tuesday night at Greymouth. the Westland Sub-Union applied for the rights of a sub-union for the ensuing year. It was decided to reply that such application was unnecessary, as the Westland Sub-Union having once been constituted, need not make annual applications, but retains its rig!iin. permanently. )t was decided to allocate £3 15s each to the Westland and Inangnliua Sub-Unions as their share of the grant for schools.

On Monday night next at tho Opera House a complimentary social will be tendered to Air and Airs T. Y. Seducn and good wishes extended to them on the occasion of their recent wedding. Mr and Mrs Seddon are now domiciled permanently on the Const, residing at Greymouth, where Air Seddon is follow, ing his profession as a member of the firm of Hannan and Seddon, barristers and solicitois. The Irdies’ committee which has the social in hand here are sure to make the gathering a very enjoyable one.

The death took place at Christchurch on Wednesday, April 12th of •Ur IV. St George Douglas, who uiiti’ bis retirement some ten years ago was uie of the best known officials of the Rost and Telegraph Department. He was 73 years of age. He joined the accountant’s branch of the Post Office, Wellington, in 1869. He was thence transferred to Hokitika and later to W estport. Subsequently lie was appointed Postmaster at Charlestown (now non-existent, but then an important mining centre), and later at Ashburton. In 1897 lie was appointed Chief Postmaster at Hokitika, and later at Westport, subsequently becoming Inspector for the Midland district (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and Westland) and finally, in 1907, lie was appointed Chief Postmaster at Dunedin. He retired, owing to the age-limit, in June 1912. after 43 years’ service with the Post and Telegraph Department. He held two postal records. He was an officer-in-cliarge from the age of 21 years, and throughout his 43 years’ service was never once absent on sick leave. He leaves a widow, one daughter and two sons.

Eight outstanding features in “ll.B” clothing and mercery. Get acquainted with our great values and prove for yourself. Boys’ colonial tweed suits tailor cut 355, men’s sac suits from 72s (id, good tweed trousers ,cuff bottoms 19s fid, best denims 9s lid, men’s fancy shirts from 4s lid, woollen sox from is fid, coat sweaters 17s fid, best quality working shirts 8s fid at the N.Z. Clothing Factory, largest outfitters in the Dominion.—Advt.

Smart autumn novelties ju9t arrived at McGruer’s. The now season’s frocks, costumes, coats and jumpers feature the finest fabrics and most handsome designs. Model millinery, smart and becoming, ready to wear velours and straws, eosy and attractive furs. You will have something exclusive and out of the ordinary if you purchase your garments from McGruer’s, Hokitika an I Greymouth.— Advt For Influenza, take Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure. New arrivals to Hokitika should lie promptly informed of the wonderful Labour Saving and perfect cleansing qualities of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help to avoid wasting money on washboards. —Mrs At. Gooch, Agent for “NO-RUBBING.” ENGINEERS: Don’t “damn that joint.” Use “Hewsons’l Invincible Jointing cement and forget it, ImmeRatiily nml permanently fixes leaking units. w§ guarantee it. Manning; Vlfiohinep* tf fyulfort! ftewq Chr^t.

The W.E.A. weekly lecture takes place this evening at 7.'15 o’clock at the Education 'Rooms. If you wake up with a sore throat or a tightness in your chest, heat that cold by buying a bottle of “Ivofgo,” the wonderful cough cure. One dose relieves, one bottle cures a cold.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr W. E. Richards, J.P., a oung man, a resident oi Invercargill, who was arrested tliis morning by Detective Young, on a charge of failure to pay a maintenance order was remanded to (Jreymouth till to-morrow, when he will come up before the Stipemliary M. Unusual interest linn been aroused lately by the extraordinary values offering in“H.B.” standardised footwear which is selling rapidly at makers cost. You can’t help but read about these! Ladies’ smart oxford shoes 21s, Bostopk court shoes 21 s, trong derby shoes 2;ls fid, and 27s fid, men’s fine quality dress boots 24s fid. split shooters 23s (id, strong heel and toe plate boots 2(5s fid, boys’ strong school boots (10to l.‘C) Ifis fid, (1 to 5) 18s fid at the N. Clothing Factory, largest outfitters in the Dominion.... Advt. Just arrived—lso cases of choice dessert and cooking apples in 401 b cases. Brice 8s fid to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt. Thanks are tendered to our readers by (Hasson and Co. for the response and support accorded the firm during the past few weeks at Keller’s sample rooms. Hundreds of coats have been sld, each being wonderful value

There still remain, however, some very smart styles in tweed, and it is a case of either repacking them, or selling them this week at a big sacrifice. The latter course has been decided upon, and any tweed coat in the room may now be bought for 49s 6d and 59s 6d. No matter whether the former price be sor 6 guineas, the price to-day is 49s 6d and 59s 6d. Make your call an early one.—Advt.

Do not hesitate to drop in and inspect my latest and best winter goods, including men’s woollen, gabardine and blanket overcoats. Note these coats etc. have been purchased at the righ' price and you will save motley by purchasing from W. H. Stopforth, opposite \Y. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Have you visited “ Paterson’s ” opposite the National Bank in Revell street? If you haven’t, do so at once, and see for yourself the extraordinary values offering in ladies’ stockings, blouses, jumpers, overcoats, towels, sheetings, longcloths, flannelettes, blankets, etc. A special feature is the exceptional values offering in men s 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 O'. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry cleaners, also Scott Service Stylish Suits. Suit and extra pants for £4 10s 6d.— Advt.

\n ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCUM I*l 8

Woods’ Crent Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails

K'•commended by the medical pro femion WOI.EK’S SCH\“M’S OIL DAG iB essential for motor cars, and in fact all running machinery. Improves compression. Reduces wear. Saves oil. Gives smoother running, and increased power. Reduces noise. Manning Machinery Co, 5 Bedford Row, Chrislcliuith.