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Hokitika Guardian, 12 August 1922, Page 2

| M ass will be celebrated at Kokatahi Public Hall on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. ! North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Const express at Christchurch this morning. To-night! To-night! The usual Saturday night dance. Good music. Good floor. A good night’s enjoyment as- • sured. Admission I.—Advt. i A plain and fancy dress hall will he held in Albert Hall, lluatapu on Fri--1 day, Aug ,18th. Prizes will he given for the most original costume. Pro- ' ceeds devoted to the Hospital Building Fund. ' Mr H. Wild, of Christchurch, has been appointed to succeed Mr F. Oxford at Greymoutli as collector of cus- , funis. Mr Wild at present is examining officer in the Christchurch customs I office.

‘ The Hon 1). H. Guthrie (Minister of 1 l’ailways has advised Mr ’l’. K. Y. Seddon M.P.—“I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd inst. in connection with the representations made to you in Boss with regard to obtaining bettor accommodation for entraining at Boss. I am obtaining a report ill regard to the matter, and shall write you again as *ooii as it comes to band.”

Kverything points to the Coinnuinity Sing Song in the Princess 1 heatre to-niglit proving a great success. The two popular leaders, Messrs Aldridge and Lawn have arranged a great programme and will have the assistance of a large orchestra and a i«l> chorus. Admission will he Is upstairs and (id downstairs, while ' programme booklets of songs will he available at sixpence each. 'I he programme will commence promptly at u ,.3<> o’clock. The death is recorded of Mrs Alice Johnston, wife of Mr A. Johnston, of Kotomanu. Deceased who had been iil only a few weeks, was admitted on August 3rd to the Grey Hirer Hospital where she passed away on Thursday. She was 41 years of age, and was a native of Oxford (Canterbury), where her mother resides. She leaves a bushand and family of four children Com hoy and three girls), the eldest being seven years ni age anil tin* youngest eighteen months.

Many friends throughout the Coast will regret to lour not' tin- death of a pioneer resident of lied .lack’s, Nguliere, in the person of Mr Joint McLoujrltlin, who passed away on Thursday evening at his residence. The late Mr MoLoughlin, who had readied the advanced age of SI years had been in failing health for three years past, and the end was not unexpected. He leaves a widow and reared a family of six sons and four daughters.

A serious accident happened to Mr Robert Whiley at his sawmill on Kokntahi road yesterday afternoon, as a result of his right hand coining mm contact with a circular saw The hack of the hand was cut through and seriously injured. The injured man was taken to Westland Hospital where Dr Baird found it necessary to remove one linger, while another is being endeavoured to be saved. The saw cut through the bones making a grievous wound. Now is the time to buy your warm jersey or winter coat. All models and ready-to-wear hats aro now to be sold regardless of cost at Schroejjer and Co’s. —Advt.

Postponed 1 Owing to the unfavourable weather last night the ball at Bimu in aid of the Catholic School fund ' was postponed until Monday night next „ August 14th. | The Catholic Church Committee at | Kokarahi are running a Paddy’s Mar- | ket on the 2Cth. August, in St. Mary’s Club Rooms, Hokitika starting 2 o’clock | in the afternoon wind up with an auction sale at 9.30 in the evening. j The steady rain of yesterday caused a serious slip on the railway line to Rewanui, and dislocated the train service on the line. The scene of the slip is at the tmttom of the incline, about a. third of a mile the other side of Dunollie station.

Just arrived green window holland, 3(sin wide at 3s 6d per yard. Also men’s knitted underwear in Canterbury, Roslyn and Mosgiel, Melt’s latest London I kin suits in brown, navy and grey. Women’s all wodL hose extra heavy, 6s lid per pair at W. H. Stopfortlils Revel 1 St., Hokitika— Advt. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in organising a Heath and Heather Day for the purpose of augmenting the Robert Burns’ Memorial Statue Fund will lie held at the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. All friends and supporters are cordially invited to attend. Miss Hnvuson is Hon Secretary for the day ! which will constitute a special effort, in ! support of the movement in hand.

Mr T K V. Seddon M.P., has revived the following letter from the Hon D. H. Guthrie (Minister of R'dwavs):—“l have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd mst. with regard to the representations made to you recently in Ross in connection with the restoration of the railway time-table between Ross and Hokitika. In reply, T have to inform von that 1 am having enquiries made in connection with the matter, ■ -1 shall write you again as soon as i sible.”

stered armchairs. There is no on the Coast that s "ymouth. Sirs, - .«it ,„ c home it will P«> > ™ t , t wiU be firm and you " aro packed S’Heibt paid to Hokitika.

Word was received from yesterday Minoucing the untimely death of Master Jack Nightingale, the second V Mr Henry Nightingale, master 7*. 0.e"o» High The deceased who was only iU ft e ....flosod i” «» Department, Wellington and was Jg - lv thought of by all those connected with his work, and was a g e « eral ta ' vouritc in the athletic world being ardent cricketer and footballer among whom he will he greatly missed He was only 20 years of age at the time of his death and the ending such a Y o\mg life will lie generally jleplored by ) is friends and relatives. He leaves a father, mother and two brothers besides numerous cousins and relatives who will all deeply deplore the passing away of such a promising young life, and to his parents we extend our heartfelt sympathy towards them in this their sudden bereavement;

The great no-profit event Half-Price Sale lor nine days only commencing Friday August lltli. Get a bargain, give a bargain is our motto, these prices for proof—Ladies all wool black cashmere hose now 2s (id pair, Ladies heavy flannelette nightdresses now 9s lid. Ladies navy fleecy lined bloomers now Its lid. You will see your saving grow with every purchase. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Where is the best place to get value in stockings, blankets, sheetings, towels etc.? Try “Paterson’s” ReveU St. opp. National' Bank if you have not already done so, and you will never regret it. Coihmial blankets, white and grey, single 29s Cd. three-quarter 37s 6d, double 49s (id. Don’t forget to inspect our unteacable tweed working trousers and boy’s shorts; also exceptional values in men’s and 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 not satisfactory we wi’il refund the money. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Satisfaction guaranteed. P.O. Box 86, Hokitika. Advt. Look out ' for the great Clearing Sale of Millinery. Knitted jerseys and winter icats now on at Schroeder and Co.—Advt. The. “Letter Times” campaigners favour all housewives singing __ “Home Sweet Home” etc. while “NO-RUB-111N (i ” Laundry Help is doing the weekly washing.—Mrs F. Foster.— Advt. To purch&se Nelson Moate’s Tea iB a guarantee that you get quality. Only choicest of Teas imported. Famous for their aroma and richness of flavour. Buy Royal Tea and Willow Pattern Brands.—Advt.