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Hokitika Guardian, 8 June 1922, Page 2

Catholic residents are notified that Mass will be celebrated at Kokataln on Sunday nex.l, 11th at 8 a.m. Messrs Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd., make a preliminary announcement of a highly important auction sale of 250 acres of'freehold land at Omoto near Greymouth.

Fresh groper 'and flounders, fresh eggs, and llyifttoVi birds to-morrow (Friday) morning. McViear and Shannon, Cninmfri'i'al Supper Rooms. Revcll Street. Owner earlv.—Advt. # . , The attention of all the unmarried men in the district- is drawn to the Bachelors Ball to he’held in 'he One Mile Hall, Arnhcrs. cm Thursday, .Line 22m1. Tim gathering "ill h? a tioVel ore and premiM's to he a grfiit Mtt’eess.—Ad vis

It is understood a supply of tip-up seats have been secured for Princess Theatre aiid are to hr installed in the Dress Circle, where tin- accommodation will bo increased considerably. The present seats in the circle will he removed to the stalls enclosure down stairs, and make that part of the theatre also more comfy via hie for patrons. The dry spoil lit weather is having its effect on the water supply, particularly in the country districts, where a shortage of water is reported. Lake Kanieri is said to he unusually low just now, while on Riiiiu Flat, water is becoming a scarce commodity for the dredging operations.

At KoknUhi on Tuesday next on the premises of Mr It. Mnekley. Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell by public auc-tion-the wholtvof the stock ut trade ot Maoklev’s store, idinpHsitig geiteriil groceries, drapery find ciothirig. boots shoes ami grindery, general hardware, and household furniture and effects. Mr W. Jeffries, County Cliairman. has wired from Wellington as fallows: “Conference with Hon Minister of Public Works on Highways Bill opened on Wednesday forenoon. The Conference sat in Committee, discussing composition of the controlling authority, the classification of the roads, tbc finance etc. Other representations made by me were well received.” Mr Jeffries returns here to-night.

In addition to £27 16s 7d raised at the community singing concert at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night. £4 5s have been, handed to the local fund for the blind by the Kiwi Footin'? 1 Club, being the proceeds of a dance held the same evening in the Supreme Hall. Both amounts are creditable totals, and will be welcome additions to the fund,- lists for which arc now in general circulation.

The death has occurred of Mr .Michael Kdwnrd Powley. one-time champion wrestler of New Zealand, at the comparatively early age of 54 years. Tile late Mr Powley was at the time of Ids death proprietor of the Gladstone Hutel Reef ton, and many years ago held the license of the Duke of F.dinhurgh, Greymouth. He always took a great interest in all forms of sport. He leaves a willow, four sons ami two daughters.

Further information concerning the blocking of streams near Kumara, about which Mr T. E. Y. Seddon M.P., approached the State Forestry Department. is to the effect that a report lias been receive?! by the Commissioner of State Forests and that it was found that none of the land was ever State forest so that the work of cleaning out the creeks does not coino within the scope and responsibility of the Forest Service.

A former resident of Black’s Point, lnangahua. .Mr .Joseph Bennett, died last week at Nelson at the age of 78. He formerly was employed in the Energetic and other mines, and left Reefton about 20 years ago for West Australia, where he had a turn of good fortune From there he went farming in the Northern Territory, and failing health a short time ago. compelled his return to a more equable climate, and he went to Nelson, where his demise occurred as stated. The late Mr Bennett was unmarried.

Special big purchase 360 ladies’ woollen jutnpeis in cream, pink, snxe, helio, black, black and white lacings, fawn, rose, lemon, usual prices 19s Od to 39s 6d, special purchase pi ice 9s lid. 12s 6(1 and lls 6d each. Ladies’ woollen frocks in fawn, navy, henna, rose, special purchase price 39s (id. Children’s grey flannel dresses, fancy stitching, sizes 24in, now His 61, 27in now 17s 6d, 30iu now 18s (id, 33in now 19s 6d, 3(iin now 21s, 39in now 22s (id. Do not pay double the prices elsewhere. McGruer ami' Co.. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Blankets, double, from 4os 6d ; Eider quilts from 62s 6d ; Men’s Tweed overcoats from 90s; Men’s rainproof coats 50s; Men’s umbrellas from 11s 6d; Boys Singlets from 4s lid; Men’s allwool working shirts 12s 9d, at W. H. Stopforth's opposite IV. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Just landed—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 401 b cases. Price 8s 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Michel find Co , T,td. (Phone No, 21. Advt

Factory owners : Boilers cleaned perfectly and harmlessly by STOPSKALE, which prevents corrosion, pitting, galvanic action and over beating, and gives increased life to boilers. Manning Machinery C'o., n Bedford Row, Cbristebureb. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. No cold is Na/.01-proof. 00 doses Is Od.

Now to hand new Seasons blankets, rugs, wool, knitting pilk, and embroidery silk at a very moderate prico.— and Co—Advt.

A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds.'Get a Nnzol Inhaler.

The ferry steamer missed connection j to-day with the West Coast express at Christchurch. Butler’s Mill has paid off over 50 l ands at Ruatapu, but it is probable ti e spring will see a resumption of activity on the old scale. The Soccer football match at Greymoutli.yesterday between the Australian team and SVest Coast, resulted in a win for Australia by 2 goals to 1. The cremated remains of a former lady resident of Greymouth, which had been sent by post from America, where they were incinerated at her request at a Now York crematorium, were on Tuesday interred at Karoro Cemetery. A new motor engine is to he fitted in the hake Kanieri launch next week, and it is hoped thereafter to have the boat in good running order. W. l’°B- - the new caretaker, is now preparing for the hatching ol a large supply of trout ova sliortjy expected from the North Island. "

Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc,? Try “Paterson’s” Hevell St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Crilonial blankets, white alid grey, single 29s 6d, three-quarter 37s Gd, double 49s (id, Don’t forget to inspect Our tintearnble tweed working ttotisefs and bo.V’s shorts; alsti exceptional values m men’s and boy’s clothing. If you are unable to get into town just post mon-ev-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfactory we wild refund the money. Agents f„ r ‘ C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers end Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86, Hokitika. ~ Advt.