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Hokitika Guardian, 4 July 1924, Page 2

The Choral .Society’s practice will he held in All Saints schoolroom this evening at 7..'50 sharp instead of the Soldiers’ Hall which is engaged.

The Westland County Council notifies a rebate of .V;,', on rates for the current financial year, paid not later than loth. August.

There was a good meeting at the County Chandlers hist night to further the liny Seoul movement. Mr H. At. Coulson, Deputy Mayor, presided. Tin reports etc. were received and committees set up.

.Mr *l. I). Gillies, District Engineer of the Public Works Department, accompanied by Mr Watkinson. engineer. and other members of his staff was in town to-d.iv on departmental business. and conferred with local bodies regarding road grants etc.

The sittings of the Arbitration Court on the West Coast have been postponed for a week, and will now he held on the following dates: Gt'eyinouth, duly 18; Hokitika, duly 21; Westport, duly till or 29.

Outstanding acewunts, duly 31st, marks the date of our annual balance and settlement of all outstanding accounts on or before the above date would greatly assist us with the financial handling of our business.—Addison’s.—Advt.

Mr li. Aid I lone, a former resident of Kiimara, died at the Palmerston North Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, after an illness of about six weeks’ duration. Some years ago he was a member of the Police Koree. living stationed at Aliaura. and other centres. Deceased who was a son of Airs Aid Hone of Kttniiira. leaves a widow (formerly .Mis* (iallihardi of Moss), and a family of eleven.

The Soldiers’ Bazaar will ho wound tip by a big dunce nt the hall. Sewell Street to-night. Bonetti's hand has been engaged for the occasion, and a large attendance is expected. Dancing will commence at- f) o’clock sharp. Supper will be organised by Alesilames Parkhill and Thompson, and Air 11. A. Thompson will he in charge of the floor. During to-day. the hall was prepared specially for the event, particular attention being devoted to the floor, so that patrons will lie in the way of having an enjoyable evening. Admission will he payable at the door, the charge being the same lo onlookers as dancers, namely ladies Is lid. gentlemen 2s.

Special reductions in lltmr covering*. Slocks must he reduced before .Itilt 3l>t. Tapestry and axminstcr rugs and runners, velvet hearth rugs. Chinese nulls and squares, lilt linoleum. All specially reduced.—Addison’s. — Advt.

The marriage of Mr Lewis (assets Koruahan, (-In istclmich, to Aliss Lilia l lilnia Skoglund. daughter of Airs .J. T. Skoglund. of Greymouth. was .solemnised by the Mev. T. N. Cuttle. The bride won* a dtesjf of blue ehilioil velvet with a black picture lint and black fox fur. She entered the church on the arm of her brother. Air Kossuth Skoglund. The bridesmaid was Aliss \. Skoglund, who was united in apricot crepe do thine with georgette sleeves and black hat. Air W. Mirfiu was best man. A reception was held later at the residence of the bride’s mother, and the happy couple left during the afternoon fot Wellington, where the honeymoon will he silent. The bride’s unveiling costume was < f brown velvet. Air and Airs Kcrnahan will reside in Christchurch.

A Wellington (*Ol respondent states: In connexion with tin- Government's campaign fur the lcdnetion of nmtvrnal mortality, the Public Health Department lias been fortunate in securing tin* services of Dr. Henry Jelled, one of the most eminent living author, ities on midwifery. Although Hr. Jellett's engagement with the Department will Ikj putt time only, his advice will lie available to the Health Service at all times. Dr. .Tolled was for seven years master of the famous Ilotiimln Hospital in Dublin. He is also late Kind’s Professor of Midwifery of Dublin University. His text-books on midwifery ate regarded as standard works. It is considered that the Department of Health lias been singularly fortunate in securing tin- services of so eminent an authority. Di. Jellett arrived in Xew Zealand, about 1910. and during the last five years has been practising in Christchurch.

The Soldiers’ Bazaar was brought to a close at the Soldiers’ Hall last night. The attendance again .vnx rather tneagre. The lady stall holders however, pushed their wares, and inose present were in a liberal mood, md expressed Itheir appreciation of Die soldiers’ work generously. The takings over the three* days have been a little over £IOO. There is a quantify of goods on hand, and these the Indies decided to dispose oi later by special efforts. During last evening. Mrs H. Mel.cun rendered a number .1 pianoforte selections, the llova! (livhcsira not lining able to attend, hate in the evening the stalls wore dismantled, and the hall cleared in preparation for'the wind-up dame which is to take place at 0 o’clock this evening. The ladies are providing supper which will he served about II o’clock. 'Hie Soldiers’ Committee are much beholden to Ibe splendid sustained work of tin* ladies who have helped so readily in connection with tin* bazaar, also to those whose liberality assisted to swell the receipts. The art union for picture*, of Westland scenery will remain open for some time, and tickets w ill continue on sale—price one shilling each. A balance siieet of the bazaar i- to be prepared for a (onimil tee meeting on I the 14th. in=t.

The true economy sale, Meflruer’s super sale of all winter goods commenced tit 9 a.m. Friday. June 27th. In every department our winter stocks have boon marked down to zero—they can’t go lower—here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for best choice. McGrner’s, Hokitika mul Greyinmitb.—Advt.

Fleecy Underwear (in the host English makes) underpants and singlets As 9d; all wool underpants anil singlets Gs lid and 7s lid; fleecy til! wool nudfLrs os 6d ; others 7s Gd to 12= Gil at W. H- Stopfortli’s, llevell St.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. tire showing the latest in winter models in millinery, coats and costumes; also evening frocks. These have boon bought at very favourable terms for ea-li and must be sold to make room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder grid Co. the leading drapers,—Advt,

Air A. Hoy inserts notices of thanks in ilus issue.

Notice of n strayed red heifer tit Totara. Boss, is given in this issue.

Tin* Anniversary Ball to commemorate the opening of the Kttmara .Memorial Hall, will take place on Friday. August Ist. Pil’d.—Advt.

At Addington .Stock Sales on Wednesday, the top price was obtained lor n good line of GO shorn lambs from Air AI. Diedrich (Ilarihnri, West Const) which made fiom 08s lOd to .'t.'is 9d. the to]> price for eighteen.

Showroom bargains: Ladies’ black cashmere hose L’s lid pair or 0 pair for os lid. Indies’ fleecy lined bloomers 3s, Ladies’ fleec.v underskirts -Is !)d, ladies’ white cotton knickers 2s (id, children’s bloomers 2s and 2s (id, millinery at much below cost. —Addisons. —Advt.

An imperfect joint in the tramway leading to the hush at Arntika resulted yesterday morning in the derailment of the locomotive anil the scalding by steam of Charles Bryan. With the driver, another man and Bryan aboard, the locomotive was heading for the hush. and. when the flaw in the rails was struck the engine left the line and capsized. The driver was thrown clear and escaped injury, the second man also being thrown clear hut was struck hv a falling hag of coal, although he escaped with only a few bruises. Bryan was the most unlucky of the trio, and the steam scalded him so severely that it was deemed advisable to bring him to Greymouth for medical attention. He is ill no danger, however, anil is now progressing satisfactorily.

Saturday, dune 23th., was the tenth anniversary of the event that acted as a spark to the international gunpowder in Europe —The assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne, and his wife. They were visiting Sarajevo, in Serbia.' on June 28th., 1914, and weio twice attacked while driving in the streets. A bomb which was thrown at the Imperial carriage missed it. but injured a number of bystanders. Subsequently a Serbian student named I’rincep lired two revolver shots, Fatally wounding both the Archduke and Ardlulm.'hess. The notorious ultimatum from Austria to Serbia. which preceded the Great War, followed within the succeeding month. Sattndav was also the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Allies and Germany.

Just arrived—A further large consignment of choice apples consisting of Stunners and other choice varieties with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co.. Ltd.. Phone No 2.—Advt.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Sure and certain—WADE’S WOMAI FIGS. Children like them.

Now that winter is on us visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable prices.—Advt.

When your throat is affected by damp weather, take “NAZOL” on sugar. Removes huskiness and prevents serious trouble. GO doses Is Gd. Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. In changeable weather lake “NAZOI,” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One doso a day keeps colds away. Is Gd.