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Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1922, Page 2

The Westland Acclimatisation Society will meet on Monday ovenimr next at 7.30 o’clock, For Influenza, take Woods’ Grant T'cor.crmir.t £u>£

A notice in the assigned estate of .James D .Lynch of Greymouth appears in this issue. North Island mads and passengers connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Constable J. Anderson, of the Greymouth Police force, lias been promoted to Hokitika, where lie takes up duty in tlie course of a few days. There are at present 20 patients in the Kuinara O.P. Home, who hare not much reading matter, we appeal to the public for illustrated weeklies, magau zines, journals, books which will be gladly received, either at the Home, or the Board’s office, Hokitika. He gives twice who gives quickly.

Whether butter prices are up or down you can’t afford to miss any of tlie cream. It will repay ad farmers to use an Alfa Laval, it is the best separator on the market and lias stood the test of time. Every farmer who instals an Alfa Laval is full of its praise. Full paiticulars can be obtained from the West Coast Agents. Harley and Co., Ltd.. Greyinoutli, and they are sold for cash.

The dontli occurred yesterday at his residence. ISuller Hoad, Heefton. of Mr James Rohinson. aged 6-i, who was a coal-mining authority, lie had been ill for some time, suffering from pneumonia and bronchitis. The late Mr Rohinson was Worn in Sketchier. Durham, and in his early days was a coal miner in that district. Coming to Xew Zealand, he settled in Canterbury for a while, lint later took up eoal-min

iiifl at Brunner. being one of the survivors of the famous Brunner disaster. He leaves a family of four daughters— Mrs Honey (Caplestown), Mrs Todd (Hokitika', and two single daughters and four sons. The funeral will take place on Friday, leaving deceased’s late residence for the Suburban Cemetery Beef ton..

Thu death ocurrcd at the Greyltiver Hospital on Tuesday of Mr William Mason aged 77 years a native of Belfast Ireland and late of Cohden. Deceased was a miner at Maori Gully in the early days, and left there over ‘2O years ago for Cohden, where he resided until entering the hospital a considerable time ago. His wife predeceased him a few years ago. Among his family are live daughters three of them being Mrs Wilkinson (Boss), Mrs Fraser (Cohden). and Mrs Hansen (Grevmouth). Three sons are James (Railway l.oeo. Department, Greymouth), William (Railway Traffic Department. Greymouth) and Jack.

The Indies who have taken'in hand the Heath and Heather Hay to assist in providing funds for the Burns statue memorial to he plaeed in Cass Square are working actively to achieve a marked financial success on the occasion set apart. Saturday, Septem her 2nd. (lifts of all kinds "ill he ms-opted. The scheme in regard to Scotch cooking is in great favor, and there will he quite a variety of goodies on sale fo r the day. In connection with the placing of the statue in the Square, it is proposed to ask .he authorities to permit, the grounds immediately surrounding the statue to le planted with heaths and heath us, so as to make the plot nationally typical in keeping with the memoriil to he placed in position there, early m the new year.

Mr W. H. Shannon, gas-fitter of ItrvoM Street ha s a replace advertisement ill tills issue with regard to uses for ous. (his is the reliable I'ghi oi delight far the home, the office, the shop and the warehouse. About the house there is no end to the uses it may he put in file scullery, wash-house bathroom, bedroom or elsewhere, where ready heating is required, lias is the handv servant about the house, and adopting the pilot lighting system, nothing is more readily satisfactory, for domestic and illuminating purposes. Mr Shannon has a large stock of accessories which will enable gas to he usefully applied all about the house and those building should provide for the useful gas service which is so adaptable.

For best satisfaction in all classes of Electrical work, ring phone No 90. We are at your service for lighting, heating or power installations.—Tomlinson and Gifford, Revcll Street.—Advt.

The great no-profit event Half-Price Sale for nine days only commencing Friday August 11th. Get a bargain, give a bargain is our motto, these prices for proof—lndies all wool black cashmere hose now 2s fid pair, Ladies heavy flannelette nightdresses now 9s lid. Ladies navy fldecy lined bloomers now Us lid. You will see your saving grow with every purchase. McGruer and Co . Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

The public at last have an opportunity to obtain genuine bargains. Ever since opening in business “Paterson's” have been noted for their reasonable prices and the quality ol their goods. Xmv flint they have decided to have a sale for two weeks only, everything has been substantially reduced, as an inspection of prices will show. Don’t delay, but call at .once and save disappointment. If you are unable to get into town just post money order and we will forward goods by return mail. Money cheerfully refunded if goods do not meet your approval. Agents for C. Taylor and Co. expert dyers and dry French olenuers. Sntisfjvcti'on an teed. Box BG. “Paterson's” Hokitika, opposite National Bank. Bevell Street.—Advt.

Egjrs arc cheap. Preserve a supply for dear season. Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps • aggs fresh for many months.—Advt. Everybody ean have delicious eggs in dear season by preserving the supply now with Sharland’s “Moa” brand Kgg Preservative Eggs may be fried, poached or boiled.—Advt.