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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1923, Page 2

The E.ules Committee of the 'Westland Sul>-U«ion will meet at 8 p.tn. at the Club Rooms cn Thursday. The R.S.A. Minstrel Troupe practice will bo held in fttow’s Rooms, Revell Street to-night at 7.3o.—Advt. Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts must be paid before 4 p.m. tomorrow to secure discount. Thursday night as usual, progressive euchre tournament at Stow’s rooms in aid of R.S.A. building fund. Cards, prizes, supper, music. Admission Is. Advt. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West-Coast health district for the week ended noon on Mondav totalled 32, as follows :W r estland: Scarlet fever, 3; diphtheria, 1. Grey: Diphtheria, 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 8; diphtheria, 4; tuberculosis, 6; puerperal sepsis, 1; Ashburton: Scarlet fbver, 1; pneumonia, 1. South Canterbury: Diphtheria 6; erysipelas, 1.

Potatoes, 23s per sack, nt Star Stores.— Advt.

The hall at Koiternngi in aid of the R.S.A. building fund takes place tonight. Complete arrangements have been made for a successful gathering.

The dance announced to be held at Stafford on Friday evening next has been postponed until further notice.—

A Press Association message from Wellington stated: General approval of fho high honour conferred in the knighthood of Mr Justice Chapman found expression at the Supreme Court. Sir It. Stout, Sir J. Mr W. Perry (Law Society) and Mr Skerrett K.C., -all congratulated and eulogised Sir F. Chapman.

This (Wednesday) evening, in the Town Hall, the United Football Club are holding a Plain and Fancy Dress Ball in aid of their funds. Prizes are being given for the best costumes, while the inusio will be rendered by a first-class orchestra. A strong ladies’ committee have the supper arrangements well in hand, and a pleasant evening’s enjoyment is assured. Tickets at 2s 6d each are now in circulation.—Advt.

Mr Peter Housten, formerly a wellknown resident of the Moana district, died yesterday at the Grey River Hospital. Born 67 years ago in Denmark, Mr Houston came to New Zealand at an early ago and was ono of the pioneers of tlio West Const. He was engaged for many years as a roadinakcr until age and failing health compelled his retirement. The deceased had no relatives in the Dominion.

A well-known Blnketown resident. Mrs William Smith, died early yesterday morning at the Grey River Hospital. Deceased, who was 63 years of age, had been ailing for the past few years, and entered the Hospital on Wednesday last. She was a native of Cornwall, and had spent about 50 years in New Zealand, practically all that period being a resident of Greymouth. Her husband died in 1916, a week after news was received that a son. Aubrey (“T,ob”) Smith had 'been killed in action at the Somme.

A Wellington correspondent slates that there is strong party interest in the session, is shown by the unusual spectacle of party caucus meetings preceding the actual opening of Parliament. These gatherings in the ordinary course follow the Thursday opening at* a leisurely interval, but on this occasion they are all being held to-day. There is, of course, imperative necessity on the part of the Prime Mblister that he shall have his followers in line before division hazards are faced, while the other parties abo recognise flint a critical situation has developed calling for careful attention.

A rpiiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at, Kt John’s I’resbyteiian Church, Greymouth. on Monday, by the Rev. T. Cuttle, the contracting parties being Miss Fmilie Newman, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Newman of Kokiri. and Percy James, only son of Mr and Mrs G. S. James, lately of Kaimata and now of Sydney . The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming m a fawn costume benutifnly braided in gold, with hat to match. She was attended by her sister Ida as bridesmaid, wlu> wore n 1,1,10 eoat frock, nicelv braided, and silver e-rev hat. The bridegroom was attended by Mr 11. Hahn, of Grcymontli. as best man.

Mr M. Williamson, manager of the Kokatahi Dairy Factory for the past four years is severing his connection therewith, having received an appointment as Manager of the karamea Dairy Factory. Mr Williamson has proved himself a capable manager and his output has always been of a high quality, lie has also taken a keen interest in the local affairs of the district, and as one of the secretaries of the Winter Show has done a large amount of work that has "on the appreciation of the residents. Mr Williamson leaves in about a month's time.

At a meeting of the Committee of Hi,. West Const Rugby Union, n letter was received from the Westlaiul Subrnion, accenting the Union’s challenge for the Dittman Shield. The date suggested, .Tune ‘2d. was accepted. The team will be selected next Satuular. It was agreed that a challenge ho issued to Buller to play the West, Coast reps, on July 7 at Grcymoulh. It was decided that the Nelson Union he asked to accept a challenge for the Seddon Shield as from July Ist, with a suggestion that July 21 be the playing date, the reason being to allow of the Union making preliminary arrangements as to dates of rep. fixtures. It was resolved to write the New Zealand Union, asking it the New Zealand Maori rep. team bit present in Australia') can he permitted to play a match at flrevmomh on July 25. It was resolved that the Tiiaiigahua SubUnion he asked to meet the Grev reps, on June JO, with a view of the Seddon Shield selectors seeing the team in action.

Tn reply to impiiries by >!r I’. Fraser, .if.l'., as to what precautionary steps the Health Department was taking to prevent tiie introduction into the Dominion of pneumonic influenza, which is now apparently spreading in Australia. Dr Vulintinc, Director-Gen-eral of Health, said that the department had the matter well in hand. Tie was in eoinm.unient'ion with the health authorities in Australia and was being kept advised ns to the situation there. Instructions had been given to port medical officers throughout the Dominion, Dr Vulintinc said, to take the greatest possible precautions when examining ships arriving from Australian ports. Tn addition to the usual examination, definite orders had been given for all passengers and crews of such ships to he submitted to speei-ii tests and particulars taken as regards temperature and other symptoms of actual or incipient influenza. An assurance was given that every thing humanly possible was prevent any outbreak in New Zealand.

Just landed 200 eases of choice winter varieties of dessert and cooking apples, consisting of Jonathans,, Delicious, Stunners, .M.unroes, etc. Paterson, Michel and C’o., l.td., (Phone No. 2). —Advt.

Three doz. dark working shirts, sale price 7s lid at W T . H. Stopforth’s.— Advt,

Strike a true note, “Bolls”; ask for “Bells”; it’s as clear as a bell; in white bottles, mild and good. Bells’ Perth Special Reserve Scotch Whisky is extensively dispensed by the leading hotel in the Dominion, the “Royal Oak,” Wellington, owned by New Zealand’s oldest and most respected licensee. Hotelkeepers who wish to enjoy good patronage should follow the lead and sell “Bells.” It makes trade. Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd., Greymouth, Solo AVest Coast Distributors. —Advt.

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours; reliable qualities at much reduced price is now otiering at Schroder and Co’s., where also a huge stock of new silks, leadinn makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited. —Advt.

CURE FOR COLDS. With every bottle of Kofgo the manufacturer guarantees that the first dose will give immediate relief to a cold, and one bottle generally cures. This splendid cough mixture which can be secured front leading chemists and grocers, is absolutely free from any harmful drug or narcotic.

An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.