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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1922, Page 2

Public notice is given that the Kokatnhi bridge will be closed to all traffic on Friday next for repair purposes.

The monthly meeting of the AVestland County Council will take place on Tuesday next at the usual hour.

McLean’s Pictures will tender a benefit on Tuesday next to the Robert Burns’ Alemorial Fund, when a special programme will be given. Tickets for the entertainment are now in general circulation.

A Wellington correspondent telegraphs that Dr T. H. A. Valentine, Chief Health Officer, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday, and will be unable to resume duty for some time.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Arondny. totalled 38 as follows : —.Bailor : Diphtheria. 2. Inangahun; diphtheria, 3. North Canterbury scarlet fever 12; diphtheria, 6; tuberculosis, 4; cei ebm spinal meningitis, 1; enteric, 1 ; pneumonia, 2; erysipelas, 1 ; lethargic encephalitis, 1. Ashburton: scarlet fever. 2; tuberculosis, 1 : puerperal septimaemia, 1.

At a meeting of the M ost Const Rugby Union at Greymouth last evening, it was decided that the Inangalitia and Westland Sulr-Unions lie asked whether those of their players who have been selected for the AVest Coast rep. team to play Buller on Saturday will be available, and that the Westland Sub-Union he advised that its representatives will require to proceed to Greymouth by the morning train on Saturday.

Tile “ Gazette ” announces the teappointinent of Air Justice Chapman to the Supreme Court bench. M T hen Air Justice Chapman retired on superannuation, having reached the age limit, he was. appointed compiler of statutes. He was reappointed to the bench temporarily on the departure of Sir John Salmoiid for AVasliington to attend the Disarmament Conference, and when the latter returned to the Dominion, Alr Justice Sim applied for, and was granted; twelve months’ leave of absence. Alt Justice Chapman has now bceil temporarily reappointed to fill the vacancy molding the return of Mr Justice Sin,.

The practical application of the Poppy Day Fund in providing local relief fox- unemployed returned men in the localities where the major portion of the sum raised nils received, will he generally approved. The total amount raised ill Hokitika wfts £IOB f>s Od. Eroiii this was dodtleted UfO 5s the east of the Poppies sold (forwarded to France) and £4 19s Od expenses at Headquarters in tlie distribution Of flic, popp'cs apd tlie management of the fund. The balance £O3 2s 6ri was sent to the local Returned Soldiers Association, which has secured a £ for £ subsidy from the Hokitika Beautifying Association, thus making available ii'total of £126 "s for local , employiiient: The. iiieh will hr employed by the Association at the Borough rates of pay, on the recommendation of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, as the men can he

placed to advantage, in a general improvement scheme of Cass Square and elsewhere. A start is being made at once on various small improvement works recommended by the Caretaker. Mr Haile, who will be in charge of the workmen employed under his direction,

An inquest was held yesterday ttfter-n-oil touching tlie death of Reginald John Fane, whose demise was reported in the press In hist issue. All; f). JEvans, District .Cormier, presided, and Sergeant King led the evidence lyhicli was tendered by 11. Rutland, A. C. Woolliouse, and C. J. King. The statewonts boro out tlto foots of the case al-,-eadv published. It appears deceased had been in failing health for some time, tint his condition the previous evening had been quite normal, and there was nothing about his demeanour to excite suspicion. He was moving about as usual the dnv before tlie sad event, and his circumstances were such as to allay any susoieion regarding any untoward action. The Coroner’s verdict was to the effect that deceased wa« found dead as a result of hanging; himself from a rafter in an outbuilding mi ihe Island, llokitika river. Titerwas nothing to indicate the cause o' th,. ad, which must have been'performed in a moment of aberration resulting from the protracted illness of !+fc deceased. The Cormier expressed deep sympathy with the bereaved family and relatives of the deceased, nil of whom are most lii<rluv ostoomeo in the district.

Gentlemen keep Warm and he well dressed by wearing one of my knitted vests in brown, grey and navy, price 10s !)d to Ifis 6d. All wool cardigan vests 18s 6d, heavy saddle tweed trousers 29s fid, neglige shirts 7s fid to 10s fid, cashmere 5 hose 2s lid to 4s 6d. also women's cashmere hose at 4s lid, large striped towels at 4s fid and os 9.1 per pair at W. H. Stopforth's oppoI cite W. F. .'.Villirms. Chemist Advt X-A-Z-O-L. the scientific preparation which never fails to relieve coughs, , colds, sore throats, ami chest rrouhlcs. j Is fid hiivs fill doses. Sure and certain. WADE’S WOIIM | PlfiS Childfen lit<■ t>-m. Where is the best place to get value | i„ stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels i etc. ? Try “T’aterson’s” Revcll St. op>. I National Hank if you have not already , done so. and you will never regret it. ! Coiloninl blankets, white and grey, sinI gle 20s fid. three-quarter 37s fid, double I 4!)s fid. Don’t forget to inspect our hntearahle tweed working trousers and •boy’s shorts: also exceptional values in j men’s and hoy’s clothing. T 1 you are I unable to get into town just, post mon-ey-order and we will post goods by return mail. If goods are not satisfacS tory we wilil refund the money. Agents j for C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers 1 and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction i guaranteed. P.O. Box Bfi, Hokitika. - ' Advt.

j Ladies’ coloured bordered hnndkorj chiefs now 3 for Is. bin value writing ■ pads, 100 sheets, now Is each, ladies’ i woollen gauntlet gloves, navy and j brown, 2s lid pair, ladies’ coloured j oiled silk waterproof hats, now (is lid ! each. McGruer and Co.. Gre.vinouth, j Reef ton and Hokitika. —Advt. i The best family protection is “NA- | ZOL.” Prevents coughs, colds, sore ■ throats and chests. No cold is Nazolj proof. Economical. Is d<l 60 doses. j Schroder and Co., are again to the j fore with high grade millinery, furs sports coats, frocks and hosiery. Also Ligjcurl mats and rags. Linoleum. Carpet squares and Hearth rugs, all at favourable pricey Inspection cordially jjivited.-~Adys.

Mr Raymond Curtis is still at the Red Lion. Order your Official History now and avoid everlasting regret.—Advt

The usual Wednesday night prnc- , lice of tho Dark Town Concert Party will l>e adjourned until Thursday even ing at 7.30 sharp; at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms. I

Air R. S. Galbraith, Commissioner of Crown Lands for AVestland, who has been promoted to a similar charge nt Invercargill, leaves to-morrow morning to take up lii s new duties. He will subsequently take holiday leave and come hack to Hokitika for a short time. .Mr Galbraith’s successor has not vet been announced.

Lloyd’s have just opened an advance range of Spring millinery, also a line of frocks in jersey silk, foulard and spongen cloth. This lovely range of goods has been specilly selected from Wellington and Auckland warehouses, so customers can lie sure of getting absolutely the latest and best. Watch our window display.—Advt.

A quiet wedding which created a good deal of interest to Kurnara folk ’was that of -Mr Walter Benyon, eldest son of Air M'. J. Benyon (Mayor of Kurnara), to Aliss A. Comport, of Himu. The ceremony took place at tlie Anglican Church, Greymouth, and was performed by Archdeacon Carr. Mr and Airs Benyon will in future reside at Kurnara.

An accident happened on the Greymouth wharf at 7 o’clock last evening to a shunter named Len Tomlin, of Cobden. Mr Tomlin was engaged In tho work of shunting a line of trucks, when he was heard by the engine driver to cry out to stop. AVhen picked up, lie was practically unconscious, and was suffering a severe cut on the back of his he'd. First aid was rendered, after which the unfortunate man was conveyed in the ambulance to the hospital. It is presuthed that whfen he slipped one of the trucks struck him on the head.

A Featherston family participated in a sensational and painful experience unc evening last week. The mother of the family heard a dog whining and left by the hack door to ascertain the cause. As she did not immediately return one of the young sons stepped out into the darkness to investigate and did not return. A second Soli then left the house, and on hearing calls, the father I‘lished out and landed iil the company of Other members of’ the household; nt the bottom of a well. Their cries attracted the attention of a neighbour, who, with the assistance of a rope, hauled the family up one by one from their unsought dilemma, it was found that the mother was suffering from bruises and shock and had to take to her bed for several days. It seems tlint the covering of an unknown well immediately outside the hack door had subsided, and as each member of the family walked outside lit* or she fell into the cavity. The Well was about 20 feet deep, and there was 2 feet of water nt the bottom.

I nu': 1 ! and tiie world laughs with y, n : nib, anil yuit rub alone until you awaken to the folly of rubbing ntid use “NO-RUBBING” Lmutdrv Help.— A.lvt.