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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1923, Page 2

10 doz. men’s’ merino underpants and singlets, usually 8s 9d; sal© price 5s Gd at Halleustein’s, Bevell St.—Advt.

The R.S.A. euchro party takes place at tho Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock tonight. Special prizes will be awarded. After supper an assembly dance will be held. Admission is iix'ed at one shililng.

Mr William Begont, a pioneer West Coast miner, passed away yesterday at the Grey River Hospital. He had formerly resided at Moonlight, and was 82 years of age. A native of England, he was not known to have any relatives in New Zealand.

C’obden ladies’ hockey team visited Hokitika yesterday afternoon to play tho local team. The latter team " as weakened by several defections owing to influenza. Cobden won by 4 goals to 2. The ground was greasy following a shower.

L 5 pairs men’s knee gumboots, great Dominion make, usually 32s Gd; sale pricxj 27s Gd at Hollenstoin’s, Rovell St.—Advt.

C'apt. and Mrs Bartlett, a newlymarried couple are taking charge of the Salvation 'Army work in Hokitika and will he accorded a. welcome at a meeting to ho hold in the Army Hall on Friday evening at 7.30 o’clock. Mr Justice Frazer, of the Arbitration Court on the claim of Mrs Elsie Annette Childs, of Dennistcu, against the Westport Coal Company has given judgment for the plaintiff, on tho basis of partial dependency for £2OO, less £SO received as death benefits, that is £2lO. She is allowed £2O 3s 9d funeral expenses, and £l3 13s costs, together with witnesses’ expenses to bo settled by the Clerk of Awards.

Presentation problems can often bo most readily solved by a visit to Harlot and C'oy’s china department. At present a remarkably fine showing of lies: quality English dinner services is on view. These are representative of some of tho best known English manufacturers, and anyone contemplating replacements or gifts will surely find in the;,-- rets the solution of either problem .

What happens when nu electric globe is dropped? We know that it smashes up into a thousand fragments, hut a cinematograph camera, which takes five thousand separate photographs in a second, has shown that the complete break-up of the globe takes place in the twentieth of a second. Mr Walter Hope, F.R.S., lias lately shown at the Royal Society some of the photographs he has obtained with this new marvel of photography. It is now being used at Sliocburvness for recording what happens when big guns are fired.

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mrs Ivirwan, wife of Mr Peter Kinvan junr., the well-known wheelwright, which took place at an early hour this morning at \\ estland Hospital. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr A. Bradley, tho wellknown Araliura settler. She was horn at. Arahtira and was 31 years of age. Deceased gave birth to a child about six weeks ago. and before she had properly recovered had a relapse, from which -lie did not recover, though she appeared to he progressing satisfactorily up to last evening. A bereaved husband and three young children, and parents and relatives are lefi to mourn their sad lias.

How an “ incident nearly ended his career ” occurred when, as Governor and representative of the King, lie opened the Parliament of South Australia, was described by Sir Archibald Wei gall to the I.oudon-Lineolnshiro Sorietv at. their annual dinner. '' Both Houses were assembled.” said Sir Archibald, ‘-and the Ministers had given me a very long speech to deliver. My wife and daughter (aged six) were close to luc. When I got half way ihrough the address a shrill voice rang through tho Chamber, and I heard my little girl say, “ Mummy, when is daddy going to stop his long story?’ ’’—“Public Opinion.”

The West port “News” says—ln numerous houses in Most port, every member is more or less a victim ol influenza, in many cases, neighbours are rendering voluntary service in cooking and otherwise providing for the sufferers. Others have offered then services in cases where help is urgently needed. With four of his staff down with influenza, the proprietor of our evening contemporary has been maintaining publication with difficulty. The Westport News is also temporarily short-handed, but not to such a serious extent —so far.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Barnabas' Church, Riwaka Nelson), on duly I 111 1 , when Miss Amy Nellie, eldest- daughter of Mr and Mrs d. W. Not lie. of Westport, was married to Mr Bonnard Hurley, sen of Mr C. Hurley, of Nelson. The Bov l.ionol Mackay officiated, and .Miss Hazel Mickell presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by .Mr H. P. Rowling, looked charming in a frock of ivory ercpe-dc-clioiio, with an overdress of radium lace. An embroidered veil was held in place by a spray of orange blossoms and a bouquet of spring flowers and asparagus fern was carried. Miss Mabel Not tie, sister of the bride was bridesmaid and wore a dress of pink satin and a pink mob cap and carried a. posy of violets. .Mr Hugh McKenzie, of Riwaka, was besi man. After the ceremony, Mrs Goodwin entertained the guests at the Travellers' Rost Hotel. The bride travelled in a navy serge- costume and wore a lint to match.

A ghostly experience befell an employee of one of Napier’s leading garages. He was on duty all night and on awakening during the early hours of the morning ho was somewhat alarmed to .see the rays of an electric torch in the garage. The light went out as the man called out “Who’s there?’’ An inspection failed! to reveal anything amiss and the employee returned to l>ed. Again the light appeared, the beam showing light- across the building. Another tour in the cold was re-sult-less and the man turned in again but the light kept re-appearing and disappearing. In desperation and armed with a heavy bludgeon, the man decided to wait, up in silence. Sure enough on came the light again. Up the garage he rushed and found that the spot light on a brand new ear was burning, hut it wont <>ut while lie was watching it after failing to find any intruder. On again it came, and the performance was kept up all night- long. In the morning it was discovered that- tho connexion was faulty and a slight vibration of tbe building was sufficient to cause the current to j make no own connexion. The employee concerned, however, doesn't believe the ex]donation.

White-bait netting.—Strong double mesh netting 72in. at ‘2s Cd per yard. SOin. 2s lid per yard. We import direct from the manufacturers, a fact which explains tHe. low price in comparison with eom]>et'ition. —Addisons. — Advt.

Conflagrations quickly suppressed when “Underwriter’s” Fire Kxtinguishers on premises. Smother outbreak with powerful 50ft stream of carbonic acid gas. Always ready for action no matter how long charged. 11.P.M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Chris trim roll.—Advt.

No reasonable offer for cash will be refuse dfor the balance of our millinery, to effect a complete clearance. Get in early at Schroder and Co. Rememl>ered we aro determined not to carry over any bats.—Advt.

Woods’ Great, Peppermint Cure For Children’s Flacking Cough, Schroder and Co. aro making a special display of evening goods that have just coino to hand in good time for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An earlv inspection will be necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Important to Hokitika residents. The 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. MeGruer’s, Westland, Ltd., Hokitika. —-Advt.

Stocktaking Bargains. A few only woollen jumpers were 10s 6d each, nowos and 6s 6d, 5 only tweed costumes «fss to 87s 6d, now 10s, 12s 6d, and 255. Get in early, tliesc lines are snips, Addison’s. —’Advt.

10 doz. boys’ fancy all wool jerseys, usually 8s Gd ; sale pdioe os lid, at Hollenstoin’s, Retell St.—Advt. Mr John Collett of Matninui, notifies that he is sub-dividing 940 acres of land and that it will be offered for sale in October or November uext. A meeting of ladies willing to organise tho annual Hospital hall will be held at tho Board Room on Wednesday next, August Ist, at 7 p.m. All willing to assist are cordially invited to attend.