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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1924, Page 2

Air and Mrs P. Clare, of Ross, insert. a notice of thunks in this issue. Alls \V. MeFadyon and members of tin' AliT’adyon family insert an appreciation notice in this issue.

Dr. Eva Day, sister of Airs E. 35. Alabin, of Greymoiith. lias been appointed Superintendent of the AVliangaroit Hospital.

Do not forget weekly euchre and dance in St Alary’s Ciub Rooms on Alonday evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. Four prizes for euchre. Music for dance supplied bv .Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. A capital supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt.

Outstanding accounts, July 31st, marks tin* 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.

A member of the “Oamaru Mail” staff recently received a postcard from the Wembley l'ost Office established at the Brilish Kxhihitiou and posted on the opening day. It bore iho new Empire Kxhihitiou stamp and curiously enough this stamp was not officially recognised by the New Zealand Postal Department, a surcharge having to be paid. An accompanying letter stated that after the actual official correspondence this postcard was the first piece of mail matter posted to New Zealand from the exhibition. The stamp gives a view of the exhibition with the King’s head and a lion eouchant. It is a vivid scarlet colour and bigger than most Knglish stamps.

In conference with .Mr .). I), follies. District Engineer, yesterday at the County Chambers, the road and bridge votes for the Estimates were discussed. The bounty Chairman (.Mr Wells), Councillors .Murdoch and Jeffries and .Mr Milllier -.Overseer) were present, and the list was gone through carefully. Tiie plan for the new Kakapotahi bridge was discussed also, and details are to be supplied the Public Works Department. Questions affecting the main highway road were mentioned also. ami are to la* attended io. Approximately CIO,(Kill is the quota available for Westland County estimates this year, including liabilities carried forward from last year. The amount was applied for fully.

Special reductions in floor coverings. Stocks must bo reduced before July 31 -t. Tapestry and nxminstcr rugs and runners, velvet hearth rugs, Chinese mats and squares, Oft linoleum. All specially reduced.—Addison’s.— Advt.

The true economy sale, Mi-Gruer’s super sale of all winter goods commenced at !• a.m. Friday, June 27th. In every department our winter stocks have been marked down to zero—they can’t go lower —here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for host ehoicc. MeGruer’s, Hokitika and Grey month.—Advt.

Fleecy Cnderwoar (in the best English makes) underpants and singlets •3s Dd; all wool underpants and singlets Gs llil and 7s lid; fleecy all wool muffLr.s os 6d; others 7s 6d to 12s Gd at W. If. Stnpforth’s, rtevell St.—Advt.

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

Trc entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arahurn appear in this issue.

Order of masses and services for St Mary’s parish for Sunday, duly Oth. are—Hokitika 8 a.iii. 10 a.m. and 7 p.in.

Tho Anniversary Hall to commemorate the opening of the Kiimaru Memorial Hall, will take place on Friday. August Ist. 1924.—Advt. Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Claims in the estate of the late Carl ,J. E. I.inuemanii are requested to be lodged with the Public Trustee before 7th. August.

Newman’s Motois have a car leaving the Garage every Sunday at 2.30 p.m. for the Hospital, returning at 1 ji.m

The Westland Dairy Factory have an announcement of interest to farmers in this issue. Two shillings per pound for butter fat is a substantial offer that should he appreciated.

To-night! To-night! Soldiers' Hall! The usual' Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of music by Bonetti’s Jazz Band, which commences nt 9 o’clock sharp.—Admission—Gentlemen Is 01; Ladies Is.— Advt.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club will hold a euchre and dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night. Both dancing and euchre to commence at 8 o’clock. Music by Honctti’s Jazz Orchestra. Admission Is tid.—Advt.

A claim for £3009 is contained in a petition from Timothy Moriarty, of Stillwater, which the Hon .1. G. Coates presented to Parliament. ’J ho petitioner purchased the goodwill of a leasehold area of eleven acres in the Arnold survey district, built a home and leased other lands, eventually starting dairying. His farm was destroyed by the operations of a gold dredge, and although he cut tho mooring roiK's the owners upheld their claim to work the river, and petitioner eventually found that owing, be alleges to an error in legislation, he was deprived bis legal rights. Mr Moriarty states that bo first assessed the damage at .23900, but owing to lieiug deprived of bis living a much larger sum would not recompense him. “Still, il 1 get what I am asking for it will keep me from having to apply for the old age pesion,” lie said.

A railway accident occurred yesterday at Baxter’s Siding to an extra goods train travelling from Christchurch to Greymoiith. The traiiu struck a cow on a culvert at a dangerous point, causing tho partial derailment of the locomotive. The front bogie (the four leading wheels) was displaced from tho rails, and as the trainmen had to contend with the carease of the cow, the work of restoring the engine to the line was difficult. However, it was successfully accomplished, inside un hour end n quarter. and the train then proceeded on its journey.

Ail accident which might have been far more serious happened yesterday at 10.30 a.m.. in the Top State Colliery at Kevanui. .Mr William Duggan, a. well-known Hunanga resident, when engaged in the mine, was struck by a runaway truck travelling at a terrific speed down the incline. Tie was severely bruised, but on being attended by Dr. Bruce Boy. it was found that no bones were broken, though the sufferer was much shaken. The truck eventually hit the roof and knocked out the sets completely. Mr John Mason, who was working nearby, had the sufferer conveyed from the tumid where he was taken by an ambulance to the residence of his brother in Pitt Street, Hunanga, where he is progressing as well as can be expected.

Next week at Wellington the annual racing and trotting conferences will be belli. The Trotting Conference opens Tuesday morning, and the AVesl Coast Trotting Clubs will be represented as follows:—Westport Club, Air l l '. Douche; Inangalma Club, Air AV. Shannon; Greymoiith Ciub. Mr 1). 11. Roberts; Westland Club, .Mr I). J. Evans. The New Country Racing Clubs Association meets on Tuesday night. Air D. J. Evans will represent the Westland and Kiunara Clubs. Rccftnti and AVesl port Clubs will have representation also. The New Zealand Racing Conference opens next Thursday morning. The Racing Clubs of the Greymoiith district will lie represented by Messrs W. A. Stapleton and D. J. Evans. Messrs T. K. Coates and \V. R. Kettle will represent Greymoiith .Metropolitan.

•Showroom bargains: Ladies’ black cashmere hose 2s 11 cl pair or 2 pair for os Gd, ladies’ fleecy lined bloomers .‘is, Ladies’ flcccv underskirts -Is Dd, ladies' while cotton knickers 2s Gd, children’s bloomers 2s and 2s Gd, millinery at much below cost. -Addisons. —Advt.

~.r E. A. Wells, County Chairman, will lie paying a visit to the Southern Hiding towards the end of the month, accompanied by the .Members lor the Hiding and tin* County Clerk. The proposed itinerary is to leave Hokitika on Friday, July 2-7. inspecting the Hoss and Huatapu roads, visiting Waitiiha Sei i hoiii-nt. and proceeding as fains Maiaiiiui that evening. The following forenoon the road- ol the Mataroa Flat- district will In* inspected, and a visit paid to Okarilo in the afternoon, going on to Waiho (forge for the night. The next clay if the weather is tine a vi-ii will In* uiiid south of the M aiiu* river, probably a-- far as Karnugarua, and returning at night to Harihari. The following forenoon, the Inter-Wan gainii roads will bo inspected, and in tbe evening tin* parly will return tn Hokitika.

Hntli given the knock-out by “XO- - Laundry Help, hard work, ami disease bacteria concealed in soiled clothing. It’s hygonic.—Advt. For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “NAZOL.” Agreeable and safe. More economical than mixtures or syrups. GO doses Is Gd.

Farmers: A safe investment —trusty benzine storm lanterns, .‘1,30 C.IL rain, wind and storm-proof, lights with match, only (ins post fret*. R. P. NT. Manning and Co., .7 Redford Row-, Christchurch.—Advt. A cold in the head makes lino miser alile. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time., Ls Gd for GO doses.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure.