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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1922, Page 2

The lion Sir Walter IlilchanttH has been I'eajipoiiitcd to the legislative Council.

At the* advanced age of 83-years, M,r Robert Sellers passed away at the Grey River Hospital on Monday. He was a native of England; add for many years followed mining at Maori Creek.

-Mr Neil Donald, an old resident, of Seddonville, passed dwnv ill tin 1 Old People’s Home, Westport, on Friday night, at the age of 7fi veins.. Deceased was a native of Scotland, and had been 4 •> years in New Zealand, principally following mining. v

A Nelson Press Association telegram states ;—The death is recorded here of Mr John Oldham, at the age pf 92 years. He was a descendant of the Oldhams of Wcrncth Abbey in Lancashire. England. He was a keen bxph ur in the early days, arriving in 18-jL. He was the first white man to cross the Takaka Hills, and he found the first gold got from the Takaka river:

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast health district during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 32, as follows:—Westland: Diphtheria 2-. erysipelas, I. Grey: Diphtheria, t: North Canterbury: Scarlet - fever, 7; tuberr culosis, 8: pneumonia, 2: puerperal septicaemia. 1 : erysipelas, 3. Ashburton : Pneumonic influenza, 1. South Canterbury: Diphteria. 3; puerperal septicaemia, 2; erysipelas, 1. Ladies of Hokitka! Here at last are some real bargains to delight the heart; prices actually below. pre-war prices. We are cutting our lovely range of dress goods ddwn to half price, so now is the time to buy. Come along early and you will find double width black and white check material at 2s 3d yd ; gaberdine from 3s 3d; check grtberdino 3s; wool tweeds from Is 3d; fine navy tailor serge from 8s 9d * black and white wool cheek f>4in. wide 19s 6d, now 9s 9d. ; beautiful soft wool cheviot serges 23s 6d and 2os fid now 11s 9d and 12s 9d ; heavy coatings 2.1 s fid now 13s; crepe do ehenes from 8s fid, and other bargains too numerous to mention. Take advantage of this wonderful offer and pay an early cal] t'o Lloyd’s.— Advt.

The Hon lluin. Onslow, whose death at the early age of 32 years was recorded in the rabies on Thursday, was a native of 'Wellington, being the second son of the lnte Karl rf Onslow, who was Governor of New Zealand from 1889 to 1892. The (finite of the name Huia hv L°rd and l,ady Onslow for their son was accepted ns a great compliment hy the Ngatihuia tribe. After the christening the infant was presented to the tribe, and the hereditary young chief of the Ngatihuia was permitted to give the Maori salute of nose rubbing to the little clrhl. The youlig child was elected rnngitirn or chieftain. At Otaki the Hon Huia Onslow was accompanied hy the Countess of Onslow and his sister when they revisited New Zealand nearly 2!) years ago. and upon that occasion they received the wannest of welcomes from the Xgntihliin tribe. Some time afterwards Huia, when diving in Franee, struck his head on a rock. This caused serious injury to iiis spine, and for years he had been bedridden. When ho was brought hack to England after the diving accident, his father, although very ill at the time, insisted upon going to see his soil. That unfortunate visit resulted in the death of the Karl ot Onslow, who died in the house in which his sun was residing. The well-known Auckland schooner Huia, now trading between that port and Australia, was named after the Hon Huia, and as a, figurehead the vessel Inis a beautifully carved and gilded repersentntion of a huia lord. Formerly the Huia was owned hv Sir Edwin Mitchelson.

Annual winter sale commencing Friday, June 29th, the great event which puts all other attempts into insignificance. Every Department the greatest bargains that money can buy prevail. The low cut prices clearly indicate our intention to dispose of big stocks at tile biggest sacrifices. Profit smashed goods, each and every article positively and suhstantilaly marked down for this big winter clearance. For economy and satisfaction make our stores your shopping headquarters. MeGruers (Westland), Ltd., Hokitika and Grcymouth.—Advt.

No more grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FIGS.

Factories: Save on lighting hill. Instal “DSE-FA-LITES” Portable electrict lamps. Used anywhere. No glare—no shadow. Attached to any electric fitting in 5 seconds, Mnnning Machinery Co,, 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.

A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves oouglis and colds. Ret a Nazol Inhaler,

There will be practice of the SubUnion team each evening at the Kiwi training shed.

An important meeting of the Kokftr tahi Rabbit Committee will be held on Friday next fit 7.30 p.in. in Kokatuhi Public Hall:

Owing to the Inter-Union ihatch.at Greymbutli oil Satutdhy, all Sub-Union fixtures, (senior find junior) have been postponed this week: It is notified that James’ Motor service will run to Hoktika Und K°k'italii every Wednesday iii ad(litioi) ,to the announced time-table bn Mondays. Thursdavs and Saturdays?

Get a “llandilite Electric Torch to light your way. No batteries to renew. Makes its own electricity. Sold by Tomlinson and Gifford, Electrical Engineers.—Advt.

The death occurred suddenly at Tepuki -(Bay of Plenty) oil Monday, of John Thompson Petrie, the well-known West Coast journalist. Deceased who v, :.s hoi'ii at Aubhinblae, Scotland, was 0 5 years of .ago* and resided for many years at Ross, where lie was proprietor of the now defunct “Advocate,” and afterwards represented the “Otago Witness” and “Auckland Weekly Neves.” lie was also prominently identified with mining propositions in Ross and Hokitika districts. Of late years lie had resided in the North Island, eventually settling at Tepuki, where bis son Arthur is ill the Bank of New Zealand. He also leaves a widow and daughter. He was a brother of the late Joseph ;yid James Petrie of Greymouth and of Mrs Win Duncan of Hokitika.

At the meeting of the Westland County Council yesterday, when dealing with a letter from the Bulkr County Council replying to an invitation bv the West land Council to attend tilt' deputation to the l’rilne Minister at Christchurch recently, the Chairman (Mr W. Jeffries) stated that when the deputation was being arranged ,the County Clerk had sent invitations. to the Grey and Bulle.r County Councils. The Grey County Council (continued the Chairman), did not have the usual courtesy to nekitbwlodgc the invitation, blit the Bulier Council had replied in the very courteous manner just read; The late Mr Seymour Tliorne George ex-M.L.C., whose death was recorded at Auckland on Monday* was horn m Kjigla.’ml iii 1831 and after leaving Cheltenham College came out to the Dominion as a youth of 18: When the late Mr C. E. Button resigned the Hokitika, seat the late Hon J. Mneaiidrew induced Mr George to obntost the electidn. Although he was only in the electorate six days before phlliug day, lie wiis Successful, tind the- following Generaf Election he was elected fot R<,dneV, (Auckland). He represented Rodnev Until 1881; He contested the Pa rneil seat hut was defeated: When in tiie House of Representatives Air George was Senior Government Whip for sdme years. He was called to the Legislative Council in IDO3 and .served a term: Deceased married a niece of Sir George Grey.

Country residents, send fop a “Handilito” Electric Torch to-day. Aon need it because it never requires recharging. Press the trigger and you have continuous licrlit. ” 36s posted from Tomlinson and Gifford, Rcveß St:, Hokitika:—Advt;

iinviiig jlurcliased n. siiiail tjhahtity of sample goods, it will he to your advantage to pay a visit to W. H. Stopfort li’s, and secure some of the following Ladies’ silk hose from 4s lid to 11s. ladies’ heiivv cashmere hose from °s lid to 6s 11 d, ladies’ vests from 2s lid to 13s lid, men’s all wool vests from 10s lid to ICs 6d, men’s all wool cashmere hose 2s lid to 4s lid, men’s fuhev hose 3s lid to 4s 6d, men’s heavy police braces at 4s 3d, quality uaranteed. —Advt. (i-M en like WADE’S WORM ••ifm. Saf*' and certain remedy for worms. Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blnhkets, sheetings, towels etc. ? Try “Paterson’s” Reveil St. opp. National Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Crlbmial blankets, white and grey, single 29s 6d, three-quarter 37s 6d, double 19s (id. Don’t forget to inspect our untearahle tweed working trousers and hoy’s shorts; also exceptional values in nun’s and hoy’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 will refund the money. Agents for (\ Taylor and*Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86, Hokitika. — Advt.

Storekeepers will oblige hv forwarding us their requirements early for the famous “Golden Rule” Writing Tablets, “Thinker” brand note ItobUsi Hud “Thinker’ 1 school exercise books.—Win. Perry and Co., wholesale distributors.

K,,i Influenza, take VY (mil*’ i, real Peppermint Cure

Re emphatic. Insist on genuine •‘NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. No cold is Xazol-proof. (50 doses Is (id.