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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1923, Page 2

All the schools in the district arc closed as a result, of the order of the Health Officer.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association takes pi ne cm Tuesday evening 7.30 o’clock.

Air T. W. Duff, County C hairman, will be visiting the Stafford-Golds borough, and Arahura Valley districts on Wednesday afternoon to inspect various Countv works.

It is notified in this issue that Miss H.igle, the dental nurse, is in daily attendance at the School Clinic to treat

school children and those under school age, during the jieriod the schools arc (dosed.

Mr AY. J. Do tier. President of the British and Inter-colonial Exhibition, leaves for Wellington and Christchurch to-morrow on business matters connected with the largo undertaking to lie held here at the close of the year to celebrate the Westland Provincial Jubilee.

The death look place at Westport on Thursday of -Mr Fred J. Walker, lie has been employed on the wharf, worked as usual on Wednesday night and was apparently then in his usual health and spirits. Deceased had just a few moments got out of bod when he collapsed and passed away, the cause being heart failure. Mr Walker, who was a native of New South Wales, was 52 years of ago, 57 years of the period being spent in New Zealand. lie leaves a widow and familv.

The acoustic properties of the Soldiers’ Hall are said to be exceptionally good. Vocalists find it. a very orgy building to sing in. The building would ho an admirable locale for chamber concerts. In connection with tho interior decoration of the large hall, Mr J. Menzies, of Kaniori Forks, ono of tho returned soldiers, has offered to prepare a scheme for adoption, including the depicting of suitable scenes. Air Menzies has keen asked to carry out hi.s proposal, and it is probable, in conjunction with Air T. Kerr, tho painting and decoration work will bo arranged for as soon as the lining is considered sufficiently suitable for the purpose.

No reasonable offer for cash will bo refuse dfor the balance of our millinery, to effect a complete clearance. Get in early at Schroder and Co. Remembered we are determined not to carry over anv hats.—Advt.

Tho sports dance at the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday night was well attended, and passed off very successfully. The excellent floor, combined with the convenient arrangements with which the new hall is outfitted, were very favorably commented upon. Messrs Joyce (piano), Bonetti (violin), and Holland (saxaphone) supplied the music, and Mr Kearns was M.C. The assembly was under the direction of Mesdames Butlaml ami Morgan. These social gatherings will be held once monthly in aid of the R.S.A., building fund, the next evening being Saturday, August 18.

Prcsbyterinuß at Kokntahi nro reminded of the service in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday night at 8 o’clock.

Postponed—Giving to influenza the Druids’ Ball kns been postponed. The dato will bo announced later.—Advt.

A notification by Dr. Telford, Medical Officer of Health affecting attendance of children at any public gathering appeal's in this issue.

Tmo minstrel troupe practice for the Jt.S.A. benefit will be held to-night at 7.30 o’clock in the Soldiers’ Hall, where twice weekly practices will be held regularly in future.

A grand concert and ball will be held in the Town Hall. Rimu, on Thursday, August 23rd, in aid of the funds of St Mary’s school, Ilium- A specially fine programme is being arranged for the concert, and good music for the ball.— Advt.

Outstanding Accounts.—The 31st. July marks the end of our financial year, and we will on that date balance our accounts. In view ol this fact a small payment from every one of our customers before that date, would greatly assist us in the efficient handling of our business. Addisons.—Advt.

Repairs to Kanieri bridge were put in hand to-day, and it is notified that from Wednesday morning next traffic over the bridge will be interrupted. The repair party will arrange as far as convenient to permit local traffic to cross at stated intervals. Any vehicles using the bridge must not travel faster than three miles per hour.

There was an amusing incident at the Railway Department’s sale of unclaimed luggage at Auckland last week, when a tied-up biscuit tin was knocked down for a small sum. Hie purchaser (relates an Auckland exchange) bad tile misfortune to drop the tin. which was a misfortune for all in the room, because the contents consisted of eggs that had been laid over-long. The stench was so intense that the auctioneer parted with a. shilling to get the refuse removed.

White-bait netting.—Strong double mesh netting 72in. at 2s Oil per yard, Win. 2s lid per yard. We import direct from the manufacturers, a fact which explains tlio low price in comparison with competition.—Addisons. — Advt.

The funeral took place at Greymouth yesterday aftenuxm of the Into Michael Hanrahaii. there being a very large number present, including many from Hokitika, and W uiuica. districts. The Hokitika Druids’ Ledge was also represented by a number of its members, the deceased having belonged to that (.edge for sonic years. The services at St. Patrick's Church, a»d at the cemetery were conducted by Rev. Father O’Began, assisted by Rev. Fattier Madden.

In reply to Mr .). O'Brien (Member for Westland) who asked that the Otini workers be paid oil August 3 instead on August Ith. this month, so that they should lie given a lull day's pay on the day of the opening and 1)0 permitted to lie present at the celebration. The Minister (Hon J. 0. Coates, expressed his pleasure at, being aide to give the tunnel workers l-eir opportunity, and to be able to say “Yes” to all the requests made liv tlie member for Westland. It was explained by the Prime Minister that the. arrangement under which the House will only adjourn on Friday night will not permit members to attend the celebrations on the West Coast.

Do your eyes need attention. Our Optician has a growing and successful practice. Examination by appointment. Call and see us about your eye troubles, ,1. Teiineiit, Hamilton St.— Advt,.

A somewhat peculiar accident occurred in Lichfield St., Christchurch on Friday afternoon. Mr Gee, a wellknown city contractor, was riding a

motor-cycle with side chair attached out of Messrs Jones Bros.’ yard when one side of the double swing gate suddenly closed and he was knocked off the mo-molor-cycle and hurled over the side chair on to the ground. Tile impact caused the rider in the course ol his fall to open the throttle of the machine and it shot straight across the street, jumped the fool path and crashed through tiie large window in the front of the promise* occupied by Mr J. H. Meagher, land agent. The girl in Mr Meagher’s office was sitting at her desk near the window, but was not hurl by the flying glass though she received a big fright- by the sound of the impact. Mr 1100 escaped with a slight cut on the forehead, received when he wathrown oil' the motor-cycle. The n-i----chino was undamaged and the owner was later able to ride it away.

Schroder and Co. arc making a special display of evening goods that have just come in band in good time for the Hospital Bail and other functions.. An early inspection will be necessary Sec changes of advt. Schroder and (o. Advr.

Motor boating for you. Slip ‘‘Vi isconsin" motor on to any row boat or punt and you have motor boat which will go anywhere at 7 miles an hour. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedlord ltinv, Christchurch.—Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children liko them.

lii changeable weather take “XAZOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Host safeguard against chills. One dose a dnv keeps colds away. Is fid buys 60 doses.

Important to Hokitika residents: Thu great record-breaking Fire Salvage Sale of Mayfair Stocks opened at Hokitika on Friday. July 20th, a large quantity of salvage goods have arrived, all of which have, been marked at special low prices to effect a speedy clearance before the wet goods mildew. McGruor’s, Westland, T.td., Hokitika. —Advt.

Ladies! Keep pace with the time; washboard drudgery eliminated the arrival of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help. C. ,1. I.innemann.—Advt. Paint: “Eihrino” anti-corrosive paint is much superior to ordinary paint lint costs less than half that for ordinary paints in respect to labour involved. K. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christ church.—Advt. Ft r Influenza, take Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure. Keep the kiddies free from roughs and colds with “NAZOL.” Soothes, relieves, penetrates; Is fid for fill doses.