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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1923, Page 2

An inset, with this issue* sets forth particulars of Messrs McGrimr’' Ltd. great W inter Sale. Whitebait were being offered Lif sah' at Westport on Monday- U‘ p early appearance denotes an calls spring. In otir report of the Kokatahi Show, the reference to the exhibit of L,lives of a Koiterangi lad, should have referred to Master Ernest Wall, son 01 Mr Erank Wall. Mrs Thomas Waugh, 75 years or age, died ai Buddytowii yesterday morning. Deceased had been ailing for some time, hut only took lo her hod a week ago. For many years slit lived at Marsdeii, being one of the earliest, settlers, and was a woman highly respected for honesty and integrity. The family (five) were horn at” Marsden. Her husband predeceased her 22 years ago. T liree daughters arc married—Mrs Symon Fraser (Mart on), Mrs Charles Chesterman 'Hastings), and Mrs George Noble (Runanga). There are two sons— Thomas, who resided with his late mother and William, at Marsden.

The weekly euchre tournament at Stow’s rooms last, evening tor the benefit of the R.S.A. building fund proved an enjoyable itmetioii. Tlie prize winners were, ladies’ first, Mrs Aide, consolation. Airs Howard; gentlemen, first, Mr T>. Patterson, and consolation, Mr 11. Ilarkor. Supper was served at tFie close of the plat. The 'tournament will he continued at the same rooms on Thursday or next week. The competition for the aggregate prkes is now drawing to a close, and 110 doubt there will lie ' considerable interest in the closing games.

Ton’ii Hall! To-morrow Night! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Saturday night dance is being held. The iloor is in excellent order. Good music. Admission Is. Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., instructed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands will sell by auction on the farm of Mr (1. J. McCloud, Lower Kokatnhi, on Friday next, July Oth., the whole of a choice dairy herd and also the chattels. Particulars apicor in another column.

The death occurred On Wednesday at Christchurch of .Mrs Matson, wife of Mr Leicester Matson, the well known stock and station auctioneer, and principal of a firm of H. Matson and Company. Mrs Matson, who was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Allen, was very popular in Christchurch. She leaves seven children.

A Wellington message states:— Gramophone records of the King and Queen's messages, the text of which was cabled last month, have at. last come to hand. Yesterday ilu-y were listened to by members of Parliament and arrangements have been made by the Education Department to put thorn on hearing at something like a thousand schools next Monday. Tatter on they will be heard at the remaining schools of the Dominion. The King s voice comes out particularly clear. It is stated that this is the first Koval record ever made for the gramophone.

The use of gas in the home for cooking and heating continues to grow in favor locally. The modern appliances for the use of gas for heating show a great advance on those former!v in use, being far more economical. One of the latest is a small portable heater costing about £'2 and which consumes a. minimum of gas, about ten feet per hour, which is little more than one penny per hour for the Heating period. These heaters are speeiallv adaptable for small rooms, and tire moveable from room to room as required. Full particulars are obtainable from Mr W. 11. -Shannon, Rovell Street.

The new cure lor diabetes, which ha- been successfully tested both Ml Canada and London during the past lew months, will in due course ho tried at Ihe Dunedin Hospital (says the "Otago Daily Times”). Insulin is the name of the cure, ami arrangements have been made In enable it to lie maniilacl urod in Australia. The Dunedin supply will lie obtained from Australia. Insulin !’s ma.nufaef tired from the pam-reas ot the pig by a simple i lea t men t with alcohol. The drug is injected subcutaneously. Ii is impossible to say how long it is nocessarv to continue the insulin t rearment for a permanent cure. Inn the improvement in sufferers treated in Canada and London indicates that insulin is a great advance on tie- pie viotts methods of dealing with diabetes.

Ten gallons of beer, two and a half i|iiaits of spirits, and a pint of wine

that is the average year’s consumption |*-r head of lie population of New Zealand, including Maoris, according to the statistics for the last fon years just made available (says the ''Dominion'’:. The amount of spirits entered for home eotisimipt ion last year was .'l7l .S-M7 gallons, compared with 1,11(1',Son gallons in 1921, and ft 17Jilill gallons in 1920. Huge clearances in 1 921 were made in anticipation of tin increase in the rale of duty, which, bv the tariff operating its from November -Ith, 1921, actually eventuated. The rate ol duu on spirits is now this per gallon, e against ISs per gallon formerly.

Ford new prices i ruck Chas-is CIAO. touring £H)-1 with starter £lB2. runnhnnt with starter £'lf!B, all f.0.1i. Wellington. Wo also oiler used 1-ord runabouts with starter £9O, touring car ditti £l3O in (Ireymouth. Marl. Sprnt and Company I til. Selling Agents, Grevinouth.— Advt.

ftememher the opening day, I‘ridny, June 29th. of Mcßriii'i's great "'inter -ale. Come without delay and see our money stirring values in every department. Prices are reduced to a level unknown I'ui' many years past in the district. You will save big money on every purchase just now. We've made

preparations lor a visit Irotn you. Call early. MrGruer's, llokitika and Grevinouth.—Advt.

Being heavily overstocked, Schroder and Son are holding a great mid-win-ter Sale in millinery, ruin emits, velour coats, men's overcoats, hoys and men's clothing, umbrellas, dress Stulls, gloves and underwear. Regardless ot eo>t and for cash only. -Advt.

Strike a true note, “Hells” ; ask for “Hells”; it’s as dear as a boll; in white bottles, mild ami good. Hells’ Perth Special Reserve Scotch hiskv 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 tho lean and sell “Hells.” It makes trade. Mark Sprol and Company, Ltd., Greymouth, Sole West Coast Distributors. —Advt.