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Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1923, Page 2

Airs Lynn lias kindly donated a gentleman’s prize for the Hospital Ball on Wednesday night.

The Committee of the Westland A. and P. Association meet on Friday next at 11 a.m. at the County Council Chambers.

The committee in charge of the decorations for the Hospital Ball will meet at the Drill Hall to-morrow even ing at- 7 p.m.

Prior to the commencement of the Hospital Ball on Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 8.39 p.m. Bonetti’s orchestra will render a programme of reception music in the Drill Hall.

The Borough Council is inviting tenders for completing Rolleston Street, excavating and filling 18 chains of drain in Sale Street, and making concrete pipe moulds. Tenders close on Friday next at 4 p.m.

A meeting of those willing to cooperate .in organising a Westland Court for the Exhibition will he held at the County Chambers at 3 o’clock on "Wednesday afternoon.

Turner’s Station Market- arc now (booking orders for cut flowers, sprays, and button holes, arriving from ChristcJrm'ch to-morrow evening, so order early to avoid disappointment. Phone 156.—Advt.

The visit of Air L. J. Schmitt has been delayed in the north and he will not arrive here till AVcdnesday evening. In consequence the meeting of the Exhibition Council fixed for tomorrow evening’ has been postponed to Thursday evening.

The death took place on Saturday at ■Reefton of Mrs Anna Alacllquhnm. The deceased had been in failing health for a very long time past, so that her demise was not unexpected. The late Mrs Alacllquhnm resided at Soldiers’ for many years. She leaves a grown-up family of four daughters and one son. the daughters being Alesdames Leogreen, Crook and Bierwitli. Reel ton. and Airs Provis, inaiignhun Landing. The deceased was a native of Glasgow and 7G years of age.

Now on showing of spring lasliions. Our complete and authentic collection of fashions for spring merits your early and critical inspection. The display of millinery, frocks, costumes, blouses, jumpers, dresses and othei showroom goods will appeal to women who understand “dress.” Aou are invited to view these new styles which are notable for their variety and moderate cost. AleGruer’s (A\estlaud), Ltd.. Spot Cash Department Stores, Grovniouth and Hokitika.—Advt.

The death occurred at Grey River Hospital on Saturday morning of .Miss Annie Paulsen. Deceased who was 41 years of age. was a daughter of Alt Christian Paulsen, of Tlioona, Victoria. She was on a visit to her sister, Airs A. Bnilin, of Kuthorgicn, and other relatives on the Coast, when she became suddenly ill and was removed to the hospital, where she underwent an operation. Unfortunately peritonitis supervened, resulting in her death.

The death took place at Christchurch on Friday evening of Arts Cocks, who for nlaity years was a resident of Grcymotith. Deceased was about 70 years of age. One of her sons, Walter, was killed by an explosion at the premises of Forsyth and -Masters (now Ashby, Bergli and Co.), .Mnckay Street, many years ago. The late Mrs C’oeks left Greyihonth to reside with her family at CbristCliurch a few years ago. She leaves three daughters, all married, two ot them being Mrs W. Jones, of Christchurch, and Airs G. William-, of Wellington. There are two sons, .Lillies, of the Post Office, Christchurch, and Harry, of Wanganui. Another sou. Fred, a well-known vocalist, (tied re ccnLlv at Christchurch.

The death of .Mr It. P. Grcvillc. Commissioner of Crown Lands at Auckland took place on Thursday last. When about to leave Auckland for a holiday he became ill with a serious internal nuinplaint and was removed to a private hospital a week ago for the purpose of an operation, which showed his case to In'- hopeless. The late Air Grevillo was horn in Invercargill in 18(52, and was educated at Scot’s School. Hokitika. He came to Wellington in 1878, and a tow months later created a surprise by securing top place in a national scholarship. At the age of 19 ho gained his certificate as authorised surveyor, and later (nullified as a solicitor, an unusual double distinction. Air Grevillo did a great deal of the survey of the Fortv-Alile Bush. He became Assistant-Surveyor, and afterwards was appointed Commissioner of Crown Lands lor North Auckland. Mr R. P. Greville was a son of the late Air Joseph H. Greville, one time of the Treasury Department. He leaves a widow and a family ol five sons and four daughters, all grown-up.

Schroder and Co arc again to the fore with the latest creations in millinorv. To appreciate them we respectfully solicit your inspection.—Advt. Fire! Fire! Don’t wait until your place has been burnt down. Get an ••Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher now. Always a safeguard. Throws powerful stream of llame smothering chemicals 45 to 50 ft. R. P. AI. Alanllilicr and Co., •> Bedford Row, Clnistchureh. —Advt.

Take no risks with that cold—secure a bottle of “NAZOL” at once. Only Is fid for fiO doses. All chemists and stores. Both given the knock-out by “NOBUBRING” Laundry Help, hard work, and disease bacteria concealed in soiled clothing. It’s hygcnic.—Advt. Alachinerv owners: Guard against friction, wear and tear by using our special “Graphite’’ products which include Graph grease, lubricating graphite, waterproof graphite grease, oil dag, slab graphite and boiler graphite. R. P. AI.. Maiming and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. No cold can withstand “NAZOL.’’ A few doses put the worst cases to flight. Is fid buys GO doses.