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Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1924, Page 2

“ A truce to this unpleasantness.”— D’Aubrey. Nothing is more inconvenient aijd unpleasant than an autumn cough or cold. Occurring rigiit at the commencement of the cold season, such complaints may lend to serious complications unless treated at once. The ideal remedy is. of course. Baxter's Lung Preserver—the rich, warming. penetrative specific that is always to he relied upon. A dose in time may save trouble later on. Also a splendid tonic. Generous-sized bottle 2s fid; family site 4s fid. Chemists find stores.

Newmans Motors have cars leaving the garage for Lake Kanieri to-mor-row at 10 a.in. and 2 p.m. Special fares. To-night! To-night! Soldiers’Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of music liv Bonetti’s Jazz Band, which commences at 9 o'clock sharp.—Admission-—Gentlemen Is 01; Ladies Is.—Advt.

It is understood the Highways Hoard in response to representations made hy the Westland County Council, is authorising an expenditure of over £3,000 on the ILis-i road bridges, hour bridges, namely Granite Creek. Frosty Creek, Horse Shoe Lend, and Totara river bridges, are to be rebuilt, and lcpairs to other structures attended 10. The works are lieing authorised shortly through the Public Works Department, and where passible will be carried out by tender.

Colonial all wool ribbed underpants. Go lid, 7s lid. 8s Gd to 13s Gd. per pair; wool socks Is 3.1. Is 0:1. 2s. 2s 3d. 2s 9d per pair. W. 11. Stopfortb’s. —Advt.

Air A. Walker’s residence at Capleston Mils burned down on iliursday morning, as was Mr S. Ferris s store, both being completely destroyed. All efforts to save the buildings were frustrated through the bursting of the hose. The lire started at 4 a.’.n. in Walker’s, and spread to Ferris’s, which was in the occupation of Mr Huberts. the school-master at Caplestoii. who was absent.

Received with instructions to sell at lowest market prices 100 cases of up-pß.-—dessert ami cooking. Paterson Michel and Co Ltd. Phone 2.—Advt

Newmans Motors Ltd. arc making a special fare for their run to connect at Otira with the Christchurch ex-p-ess. The fare is 12s Gd single, and the car leaves Hokitika at 0 o’clock, an hour later than tho train. The car leaves Otira oil arrival of the Fast Coast express, and passengers bv the car arrive l in Hokitika at 3.30 p.m., at least an hour before tbe train arrives.

Anyone interested in Jersey cows can easily train the horns in any direction required, said Mr IL L. B. Watson, the noted Jersey breeder during a demonstration at Richmond, Nelson. The horns on the heifer generally appeared to point backwards. A hole could be bored in the ends and a wire inserted pulling them together. Then later a small weight attached would keep them down and other adjustments made later. In no sense (.fill).] this be termed “faking.” It was perfectly simple, anyone could do it and it greatly added to the appearance of tho animal as well as making them much less dangerous in a herd, by removing outstanding horns.

The residence and luriiituve of A■ i Stan Stackponle, of Waiuta, were completely destroyed liv lire on Iliursday evening. The lire is supposed to have been caused b\? the explosion of a perfection oil burner which -Mrs Stac-k----poole had lighted before leaving the ho?; so for the purpose of meeting lier husband and daughter who had been on a visit to Australia from which they were returning to Waiuta that evening. it was impossible to save the furniture or personal elfeets, owing to the absence of any fire lighting appliances. Mr Stac-kpoole’s loss is a heavy one. as his residence was one of the finest in Waiuta and the furniture included a piano valued nt (11(50. There is understood to he a small insurance on the house and furniture.

.Members of the e-row of the wrecked steamer Ngahere now on the rocks at the entrance to the Grey liver, have been successful in hoarding the-vessel I'm- the past two days, and have managed to sei-ure some oi the gear cii the wreck. The forecastle and lore part of the ship are completely flooded and inaccessible Imi the officers’ quarters fared better. The crew have been unable to save any of their belongings, but the Captain’s effects have been nearly ail recovered. Some <>l the officers have also reclaimed part of their possessions. The Chief Engineer's watch and money and most of the Third Engineer’s effects have been recovered, but the Third Engineer has been less fortunate, and so far has not found anything lielonging to him. Among the effects recovered from the ship was the ship’s clock which "as still accurately registering the time, and is little the worse for wear except for being slightly on the damp side.

Vtnlircllas repaired at. shortest notice. Job guaranteed. AY. 11. Stopforth, Gents’ Outfitter.—Advt. Tlie pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-11 CUBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—Advt.

1 'so “NAZOI.” and you M-on’t keep a had cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is- Gd.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails

Ladies come and choose your autumn hat at Schroder and Co’s, whilst the selection is varied. You will Iks delighted with the choice. Come soon.—Advt.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don’t miss this big factor. Broad(asting, bargains, sensational smashing prices; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. V our great opportunity to buy the new winter goods at elld-of-season’s low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act quickly. MeGrtier’s, Jlokitikn and Greymoutli.—Advt.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms.