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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1922, Page 2

An exchange states that the late Mr Felix Campbell, of Greymouth. whose death took place on April 23, left an estate valued at £BOO,OOO. The usual fortnightly assembly under the auspices of the Excelsior boothall Club will he held in the Supremo Hall on Thursday evening. Advt.

Mrs Reynolds, of Karoru, who had her' right leg and both her wrists l.ruken in her recent fall from a vehicle in High street,. a few days ago, is now making progress towards recovery at the Grey River Hospital. At the invitation of the United Fir-' 1 rigades’ Association of New Zealand, Dunedin has accepted the promotion of the r.cxt year's demonstration competition. It will he hold early in the year, The 11 .kitika Bcauti.yiug Ass Marion desires t'< acknowledge uccipt ol a donation of £2 2s from the West-

laud Rugby Siih.-Una.n. ]tv Mr F Me(■ egnr (President).

Vest, rutty morning, just after midnight, a fir** at Dunellio destroyed the inui-l’-.omcu e.M'igc of .Mr A. Nicholson. The occupants lost heavily, nothing being saved, a- there was no uat.r to light idle liio. Mr 3. Maitoss’s house ilea: by . a- saved. At the West Coast Rugby Union meeting. Westland Sub-Union wrote nominating two players tor inclusion ill the South Island team namely Hitgar, and G. McKay. It was decided to remit <lw. nominations to the West Coast selectors. At the annual meeting n| the Bestport Bowling Club held last week. Captain Tulle- -h ws, elected President and All .1 A. Rom:. secretary ; delegate to centre, Air Blaxall. It was resolved that the official opening should take place on Labor Day. The financial statement showed a credit of £29.

A special general meeting ol the Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Association will he held at the County Chambers to-night at - .3U o’clock. The business will include the election of a secretary, and also the arrangement- of matters' affecting the future working of the Association. Addisons announce the arrival from the manufacturer, of n further supply of Dwesley reversible hearthrugs. I lie pile t-.r these rugs is guaranteed pure wool and prices are lower hv 7s (id to 3t's (according to size) than those received six months ago. The artistic sign, of these rugs make them very suite.hh' for all modern homes.

Seven al complaints have reached us of late in eoiineoliim witii the removal of bicycles from where they have been left by their owners. This practice has caused much inconvenience and the attention of the authorities has been drawn thereto. The culprits it they continue their course will probably find themselves called upon to explain their action before the Alagistrate.

Considerable interest is bein shown in the Community Smg Sung on Saturday night. It is expected that there will he a large number of visitors that evening to town and it is thought thnt the Town Hall will not have sufficient seating accommodation for the gathering and it Ims been suggested that Princess Theatre should be utilised, hut this lias not yet been decoded on.

The total membership of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association as at March 31si last was 24,112. The strength of the six main districts are given in the annual report of the association as follows:—Auckland, 0387: Wellington, 01-17; Canterbury, 5150; Otago, 5091); Nelson and Alarlhorough, 1030; Gislmrne. 293. About 1200 new nr. inkers were enrolled during the

At the Greymouth Alagis' rate’s Court on Monday, the licensee of the Albion Hotel was charged with supplying liquor to members of the Runanga llar.d, who had played a musical programme on the hotel balcony on a recent Saturday evening. After hearing evidence the Magistrn'e held that the Hand members were the guests of the licensee anil dismissed the charges.

An exchange says the sudden jump in the Java sugar market has added slightly to the uncertainty of the sugar situation. .Merchants a-e keenly interested in the task of discovering whether the Government intends continuing control of Fiji sugar, ami. if not, whether there will he a drop in the price of the Colonial Kutrar Company’s product. Latest quotations for white Java bring the price very close to that of Fiji sugar, and there is now less temptation to go abroad, seeing that Fiji sugar is preferred for general purposes.

Men’s all wool saddle tweed trousers 19s 11(1. Boy’s all wool suits in all sizes 29s (Id. Boy’s rubber lined raincoats Ids 9d. Aleti’s heavy tweed coats 59s 6d. Ladies’ tweed coats, all colours, 39s 6(1, 49s 6d. Smart velour coats in all shades’, 85s. 955. 115 s and £6 10s. are an index to the values by mail from Glnssou’s warehouse, 96 Lichfield Street. Christchurch. Cash must accompany all orders, money being at once refunded on any purchase not approved of. — Advt.

Whore is tho best place to got value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc?? Try “l’aterson’s” lie veil St. opp. National Bank it you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Colonial blankets, while and grey, single 29s Od, three-quarter 37s (Id, double 49s fvl. Don’t forget to inspect our untearnole tweed working trousers and hoy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s rod boy’s clothing. If you are unable to get into town just post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are riot satisfactory wo wiVI refund the money. Agents for Tavlor and Co. Expert Dyers

and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86, Hokitika.— Advt.

Blankets, double, from 45s 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 Od, at W. H. Stopforth’s opposite W. F. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Grocers will oblige by forwarding us their orders early for “Keep Smiling” Floor Polish, “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, and “Golden Rule” Soap, to facilitate prompt delivery.—Win Perry and Co., Ltd,, Wholesale Distributors, pm- Children’s Harking Cough, Woods’ ‘ Grtai Peppermint Dore.

/: . i A Juvenile Dancgpvill be held in St | Mnry’b Club Roqjfls on Friday, 16th June. A bumper supper, good music, and an cflieLjnit M.C. Admission: Adults Is, ehifarcn 6d.- Advt. . In connection with Umber workers’ meeting at Greymouth on Saturday, 17th instant, special train will leave Ross for Hokitika at (5.30 a.m., connecting with morning train for Greyliiouth. A Hockey Dance next Tuesday! That is the best newjf we’ve beard for days. The only plaoejjfhhere you get a. bit of fun is at tbe4§ well conducted dances. You may be k'fu'e we’ll all go along and help to encourage the young folk and have a good night’s fun. —Advt. The latest issue of the Education Department’s Gazette contains tbe names of no fewer than 1 IS teachers who are no longer in the service and who have neglected to apply for a refund of their contributions to tbe Teachers’ superannuation Fund. Tbe amount awaiting ioeovery at tbe hands of these 148 must represent a substantial sum. I A meeting of farmers was held at the ' l ower Kokatahi Hall last evening to discuss tlie rabbit problem. Air O’Neil was voted to the chair. Mr O’Neil moved and Mr R. Chestermnn seconded that those present be formed into a rabbit committee and was carried ' unanimously. Air J. Fleming moved, 1 seconded by Mr Chestermnn that Mr (■etching (a rabbit expert trapper) lie ! authoried to purchase 144 traps which will remain the property of tbe committee. Good work is expected from Mr (fetching, who has been trapping for a number of vears in Canterbury and Southland. Mr E. E. .Tames accepted the position as Secretary and would be pleased to bear from local farmers who are interested in tbe move incut and willing to support. Schroder and Co., are again to the fore with high grade millinery, furs snorts conts, frocks and hosiery. Also Liskurl mats and rugs. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable prices. Inspection -ordielly invited.—Advt.

No mors grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FIGS. ' ELECTRIC LAMPS: all sizes from 8 to 3000 candle power, half watt and metallic filament, all voltages.—Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. • Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects from eolds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe ;u ,d convenient. Is (id buys 60 doses.