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Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1924, Page 2

The Athletic and Cycling Club will hold;a dance to-night in the Soldlors’ Hall. Music .by Bonetti’s Jazz Band. Admission, gents 2s. ladies Is.—Advt.

Messrs Pam me lit and Bergamini notify in another column that they have cars leaving Hokitika for Christchurch at 8.30 a.m. daily. A meeting of the executive committee of the Westland A. and P. Association will be held on Saturday next at 11 a.m. prompt. The death took place at Greymoutli vesterdaV of Mr Joseph McGrath, of South Beach. He was on the clerical staff of Cray and C'o., and later on that of the Grey Argus and was wellknown throughout the Coast. Deceased was -11 years of age. -Mr Michael Quinlan, a well-known business man of Greymoutli, while on a visit to Waiho had several seizures, during which he fell and fractured his skull, death ensuing yesterday about midday. He was 53 years of age anuleaves a widow and two brothers, John and Andrew Quinlan of Greymouth. The following handicaps have been declared for the cycle race, Stafford and back, at Three Mile Sports on Thursday:—Henderson ser., Burnand 30 secs; Bkickmun, Griffon, Gooch and Best 1 min, Twnliill, Tuiiiui, 2min.; L. George, D. Finch, R. Haussmann, A. Cook 3inin; W Barrowman, C. Dalkie, O Haussman 4min. There was a glorious day on Easter Sunday, while yesterday was fine though cloudy until about 8 p.m. when a northerly rain fell. Largo crowds went out of town for the holiday, the Kiimnra races being well ■ patronised. Motor cars were nving in all directions and generally the lioli--1 day traffic was large. Rugby Longue football held sway at Cobden on Sunday afternoon, when fully a couple of thousand watched the game between Runanga and Marists, which rinded in a win for Runanga by 13 to 8, the winning score, coming just on time. The ground was a sheet ol water on one side due to the spring 1 tide flooding the ground and not having run off when play took place, 'i he game was spoilt to a large extent by the greasy nature of the ball and the constant water polo. Rumours are current, says a Wellington correspondent, regarding a further appointment to the Supreme Court Bench. The Jion Sir Francis Bell (Attorney-General) states that no fresh appointment is contemplated, n however. Sir Frederick Chapman i. would have ceased to hold bis feinpord ary appointment, but fur the fact 1. that Mr Justice lioskiiig is absent in England. Mr Justice Sim is engaged on the Taxation Commission, therefore Sir Frederick Chapman’s appointment is being extended. i The new millinery possesses infinite charm. The styles aro most varied, while the colours are well in keeping with the season’s demands. “Becoming’'’ is the word that qualifies theso fashions! You are cordially invited to our opening display on Saturday, March 29th, and following days. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymoutli.— Advt. Jn changeable weather take “NAZOi/’ on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds atvay. is fid.

Lo Hoy and Me! ogn oilskin coats absolutely the best thing lor the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices 70s (id to 80s 6d. Men’s gnrbnrdine raincoats, drossy and stylish, great values at 70s Cd at McKay and Son’s. —Advt. Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. Both given the knock-out by “NOR.UBRING” Laundry Help, hard work, and disease bacteria concealed in soiled clothing. It’s hygenic.—Advt.

Mr W. 11. Stopforth, men’s outfitter, Re veil Street, has just landed a full range of men’s and hoys’ football jerseys in all the local clubs’ colours, inspection invited.—Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Be on guard against Influenza. Take “NAZOL” the ready for use and money-saving remedy. 90 doses Is Od.