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Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1922, Page 2

Tho Westland Acclimatisation Society will meet at the County Cham, hors at 7.30 o’clock this everting. Messrs Tomlinson and Gifford notify that a change having been made in their business, all outstanding ae- ' mints are requested to Ik? paid before the lOtli August.

Now Justices of the Ponce Appointed included Messrs A. W, Bell, of Inungahua Junction. James AV. Mcliieartv of (Jreyniouth. and H, Taylor of Tnangahun Junction. Mr AV. Morpeth, chief draughtsman of the Lands and Survey Department at AVellington, has keen appointed C'omftiissioner of Crown hands at Hokitika, in succession to Mr It. S. Galbraith, promoted to Invercargill.

An old and respected miner of the Riniti district, Mr David Davies, passed away at Westland Hospital yesterday. He was a native of Wales, 75 years of ape, and a single man. The death took place at Westland Hospital yesterday of Mrs Christina Clausen, an old and respected resident of Woodstock. Deceased was ft widow 51 years of age and leaves a family of four sons.

Tile Public Service Commissioner bus announced the following promotions in the. Customs Department:— Mr I). Anderson .inspector at Christchurch, to be inspector at Dunedin; .Mr F. C. .J. Fiintham, examining officer at Christchurch, to be inspector ni Christchurch; .Mr H. A. Wild, examining officer at Chrisichurch, to he collector at C. rev mouth.

Special feature,*; of tlio Paddy’s market to lie liekl ill St .Mary’s Club rooms mi Saturday next nil! include a tea room for afternoon ten and fruit salad, with the choicest Ivokatahi cream. There will also be a lucky dip and a bran tub for the children’s j>ennies, where they will get capital bargains that will appeal to the youngsters.—Advt.

There will be community singing at tlw Town Hull on .Saturday night next under the auspices ot the Hokitika beautifying Association. That useful body is in need of further funds to supplement the poppy day fund so as to continue the employment ot five additional men in assisting to ornament the eastern side of Cass Square in the vicinity of the War .Memorial. The Saturday night sing song contrives to he very popular and no doubt with the object of assisting a worthy cause, there will he an extra large attendance next Saturday at ohe Town Hall.

is experiencing ii mild epidemic ol lliro;ttill influenza, states the “Dominion.” As lone as two months ago Dr Herbert diagnosed Miss Hosinn lJuekman’s eomplaint as lliroatal influenza. Since then this ; rouble seems to have spread all over Wellington, and several Government officials have to knock under to the unpleasant visitor within the last week One of the latest sufferers is the Official Assignee (Mr S. S. Tansley). who is at present confined to his bed. The newest form of influenza is prefaced by headaches and general lassitude. Neglect of the trouble is apt to bring on a form of bronchitis.

A euchre tournament and long night dance .will he held in the PnblitTllall, Kokntahi in aid of the Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 23rd. Valuable prizes. Admission to euchre Is. to dance Is.—Advt.

The great no-profit event Half-Price Sale for nine days only commencing Friday August 11th. Go? a bargain, give a bargain is our motto, these prices for proof—Ladies all wool blech cashmere hose now 2s 6d pair, Ladies heavy flannelette nightdresses now 9s lid. Ladies navy fleecy lined bloomers now 3s lid. You will see your saving grow with every purchase. Mcßruer and 00., Hokitih& and Greymoutfc.—Advt.

A reminder is given of the social to bo held at St Mary’s Club rooms this evening to tender a farewell to Mr .J. P. Ward.

To-morrow (Tuesday evening) the card tournament between the Druids and Hibernian lodges, takes place at the Druid’s Lodge rooms, Town Hall buildings.—'Advt. At the conclusion of the ordinary service at All Saints’ Church last evening, community singing was indulged .in by the congregation with considerable heartiness.

Jt is notified that Messsr Tomlinson and Gifford, electrical engineers, have taken over the business of Mr C. C. Kenwood, and they ask for a continuance of. the support accorded in the past.

At R.imu Town Hall, on Wednesday, August 23rd. A benefit entertainment wilf bo field in aid of disabled footballer. Community Sing-Song (leader Mr L. Aldridge), at 8 p.m., to be followed by a ball. Admission to Sing-Song silver coin ; to ball—Gentlemen 2s, Ladies Is. ; Supper provided and good music arrang- . ed for.—Advt. W. K. Gladstone favoured legislation ‘that made it easy to do right and difficult to do wrong.” The moral is, use "XO-RUBBING” Laundry Help and you can’t go wrong.—Advt. Just arrived green window liolland, 30in wide at 3s 0d per yard. Also men’s knitted underwear in Canterbury, Itoslyn and Mosgiel. Men’s latest Loudon l>ox suits in brown, navy and grey. Women’s all wodl hose extra heavy, (is lid per pair at W. H. Stop for tit’s lie v oil St., Hokitika.Advt.