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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1923, Page 2

All accounts against Gillam’s Gully Sawmill Cloy, arc requested to be rendered before 2(ith inst, to E. Quinn, Suburban Hotel, Greymouth.

A dance will bo bold in Koiterangi Hall on Tuesday, May Ist, in aid of r!ii> Football Club. Admission, gents —'s fid ; ladies Is or a plate.—A. Jamieson, Secretary.—Adrt.

Mr 11. McLean is tendering a picture benefit in the Princess Theatre on Tuesday, May Ist. in aid of the funds of the Excelsior Football Club. Tickets for the entertainment are now in ciri ulation.

The ileatli took place on Wednesday at Hastings of Mr John McQuillan, after a serious operation. The deceased was a native of Reefton, being the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs John McQuillan of Reefton. and

as a youth was a very fine athlete, both on the track and on the football field. lie leaves a widow and family of three children who will receive the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Tho deceased was 48 years of age.

The Returning Officer t.Mr A. A. Androwes) gives notice of the election of .Mr (I. A. Perry as Mayor, of Messrs G. 11. lilank and J. J. Breeze as members of the Hospital Board, and of Messrs J. Lloyd, G. A. Wood, and W. Ziegler as members of the Harbour Board, and of the nomination of I I candidates for !i scats on the Borough Council. The election for the latter takes place on Thursday next.

An unusual incident occurred at the early hour of 4 a.in. at a farmhouse near Mol'riilsville a few days ago. A farmer went to waken his young Maori farmhand, hut there was no response to repeated calls and shakings, the M nori lying stretched out like a corpse, and as far as could be made out the employee was dead. A doctor, n shrewd ex-military man, was hastily called, and after feeling the Maori’s pulse stood hack with a grim smile.

"Bring me a needle," he said. The effect was electrical. Hardly were the words out of the doctor's mouth tiefore the "corpse'’ jumped from the bed. Tli-- Maori was only malingering.

A Wellington correspondent says New Zealand has now seen the last of the ballot papers used in the general election of They went- up in smoke a few days ago at the city destructor. 'I he law provides that the ballot papers shall he kept in safe custody for a certain period, after which they shall he destroyed by fire. Recently, Mr J. llislop, clerk of the writs, and Mr E. \V. Kane, clerk of the House of Representative.-'. witnessed the deed. Two motor lorries and live men were requisitioned for the wot k. lor the ballot papers weighed ins! under six tons. The bundles had to he opened out before they could he pill into the furnaces, and lie burned expeditiously. The operation took nearly two hours. The papers had been kept in the fire-proof record-room of the House of Representatives till tiie time for their destruction arrived.

To-morrow will be Poppy Sale l)av. The flowers of remembrance which will he oil sale are to he worn on Anzac Pay ( Wednesday next). These emblems ot tie poppies of Flanders' fields are ini in mouiniiain purposes, to he worn in remembrance of those who lead., the supreme sacriliic in tie- Great War. Tlie children ol the de\;e.)ated areas of France made the flower-, and the nureha.se has a double object-- to help the indigent of France and to assist the unemployed soldiers of New Zealand. The surplus from the sale, roughly estimated at about (>' * pci' cent, of the gross receipt.-, will he returned to the district where the money is raised, for the benefit ot the cx-sol-diers unemployed. At the sde tomorrow a few special wreaths will he offered at Bis and 15s each. Ihe price tor the popp as is is and its each, according to size. A committee of Indies directed by Mrs lQrry (Mayoress) has tlm matter in baud and no doubt the local supply available, which is rather restricted this year, will he quickly disposed of to-morrow. \

An accident happened last evening on the Rcotton railway line. The 5.39 p.lll. train from Groymoiith to Reel ton struck a pig on the line, between the llukarcrc and Waimunga Stations, with the result that the engine, two waggons, and one carriage were dm railed. The train was unable to proceed to Reefton. The passengers, numbering lit 1 , were conveyed lor the rest of their journey by motor cars, which were dispatched promptly from Reel ton to the scene of the accident hv tlu‘ department. A "breakdown train was dispatched from Greymoiith for the scene of the accident about 11 p.m, last night, aboard which was the District Engineer, Mr Kent. The department advised that it is very unlikely that the track will he cleared in time for trains to run past the scene of the accident this morning. In that case, the morning train to and from Reefton will run only as irom Ikamatua. Nobody was hurt in the accident. The driver, Mr Stevens, had a very narrow' escape, and it was also fortunate that, the waggons were running next to the engine. It is stated that the rolling stock that left the hue was considerably damaged, more especially the engine, hut the full extent of the damage could not he ascertained last, night, as the scene ol the accident is some miles from the nearest means of communication. The aecidotiL occurred about H p.m.. hut it was some time laddie the guard of the train could mine back to lkamatua, a distance of nearly three miles, to report the mishap. The latest news was that the engine was lying at the bottom of the gully, with the waggons nearby, and that the whole presented the appearance of a considerable moss.

Mon! Tho early buyer gets tbe choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in Petone and Roslyn tweeds, from 60s at \V. JT. Stopforth’s, opposite \V. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range oi colours; reliable (jualities at much reduced price is now olfering at Schroder and (Jo's., where also ft huge stock of now silks, leading makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet I'nnged suede cloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt.

No had after-effects with. WADE'S WORM FIGS. Pleasant, sure and certain.,

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects. 51 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co’s, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder's will always repay you.—Advt. In changeable weather take "NAOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is tld buys 60 doses.

Coats of charm and durability. File new styles are exceptionally attractive, embracing the very latest ideas from the centres of the Old World. Some have fur collars, and are fur-lined, while all are suggestive of warmth, elegance and comfort. In the matter of finish and workmanship these coats are perfect in every detail. Select your new coat here for satisfaction. McGruer’s Limited, Hokitika and Greymouth.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS U an effec ii?o heftttb prs«emfjoß

An important meeting -will he held at Koiterangi Hall tomorrow (Saturday) night at 8 o'clock in connection with the proposed Westland Cool Storage and Central Dairy Coy. Ltd. To-morrcw Night! The Kiwi Football Club's Dunce in the Supreme Hall. Good floor. Good music. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.— Advt.

A Special Meeting of the Westland Sub-Union takes plate at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms, to-night at 7.30 o’clock. All delegates are requested to he present. Business important.—Advt.

Persistent coughing at the theatre is very annoying to the audience. It is ot course very unnecessary for one or two doses of Kofgo will very quickly cheek the most persistent harking. Kofgo, the great cough cure, is sold by leading chemists and grocers, the wholesale distributors being Griffon unci Smith, Ltd., Greymouth.

The first of a series of euchre tournaments in aid of the Returned Soldiers’ social hull was held at Stow':-. Rooms, Rcvell Street, last evening. There was a crowded attendance, and a very pleasant evening was passed. Mesdamos Morgan, Rutland, and Hunter were in charge for the evening. Four ladies tied for the first prv'.o and in the play off Mrs Benjamin won. Mrs Marker won the second prize for ladies. The gents’ prizes were won by Messrs Mclntyre and Gillanders. The donors of the prizes were Mesdames I. Brown and Lynn and Messrs Lloyd and Paterson. After supper had been served and greatly enjoyed an impromptu social was hold in which various ladies and gentlemen helped. Altogether it was a very jolly evening and the gathering was voted a great success. Before the close, Mr Evans on behalf of the .Soldiers’ Association thanked the public for their patronage, and Mr and Mrs Stow for the accommodation and hospitality. It was announced the tournaments would he held weekly, and from Thursday next the games won will count towards an aggregate prize at the close of the season. Additional accommodation will he provided for next gathering which will he under the direction of Mesdames Benjamin ami AlcAATiirler.

Shooting season.— Gel best sport by attaching “Wisconsin” motor to boat or punt ; 7 miles per hour and will take you anywhere. Low nriee; easy to handle. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Support Nation with character building goods comprising “GOLDEN RULE” Soap, “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. “KEEP SMILING” Floor Polisli and "GOLDEN RULE” Candles. —Win Perry and Co.. Ltd., wholesale distributers.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Mostland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky iold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the lending line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will he pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast.—Advt.