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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1924, Page 2

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

Violin Tuition—Third quarter begins Jnl.v 28(h. Intending pupils should apply to A. Itonetti. Revell St.—Advt. («ood <|u;t 1 itv whitebait netting SOin. ‘2s !>d per yard. !>Oin. As .'ld per yd. at V .11. StojTovilVs, ltovoll St.

The funoral of tin* late Mrs Catherine Ogilvic took place on Thursday afternoon and was attended by a number of friends. The Itev A. <’• Burchas conducted the service at the graveside.

Striped Flannelette usually Is Gd now Is per yard at McKay's (treat Hreonst.ruction Stile.—Adi t.

The Westport Borough Council Inis amended the hye-law regarding licensing of billiard and kindred rooms, the fee to he LM for the lirst (aide and 10s for each additional table.

Order of masses and services for J-it Mary's Vnrish on Sunday next. 27th inst. —Kanicri. S.tltl a.in., Hokitika 10 a.m., and 7 p.iu. For using ohscellee language to Ucteetive Yount' when he was passing him ill the street at Oreymouth ii man named Charle.s 11. Sweetman was convicted and fined C2. in delttult two weeks imprisonment.

The Grcymoiith I’oultry Clubs show was opened at Creymouth yesterday, bein'' revived alter an interval of some 17 or IS years. There was a good entry from all parts of the South Island. Mr F. Dacre of Christchurch. who had done judging at Hokitika and (>reymontli many years ago was the judge of the poultry classes.

The report of the Medical Superintendent tl)r .1. F. C. Moore) of the (I rev mouth Hosital stated that the number of patients at the lioginning ol the month was 78. as lollows: Hospital •Ui. Old people’s Home 32. Admitted during the. mouth ol ; discharged il : died .T; remaining at end ol month .3 ("Hospital 11. Old People's Home .12).

Clark's 2110 yd. reels of sew in it cotton. black and white, ti.siiallv -Id a reel, now -1 reels for Is at- McKay s Croat It oculist; net ion Sale.-—Advt.

News of real bargains is as eagerly read by thrifty people as the news of events of the outer world on the columns of their favourite daily. Paterson's list of new bargains will find a

host of falser serutinizers. Part of the list appears in their advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Milt wise folk will not be content with merely scannine that—they will go and see Ini themselves-the exceptional character of the bargains offering.

Dissatisfied with the treatment given her daughter while the latter was an inmate of the llrcy Hospital, a woman is stated to have shown her resentment towards the authorities hy smashing about £3O worth of crockery at the institution. She i* t-> be called up.ni to pay for the damage. It was stated at Thursday’s meeting ol the Board that the woman had written making general alienations regarding the treatment received bv her daughter. The Visiting Committee had discussed the matter with the Medical Superintendent, and the latter had recommended that no action !>e taken. Since that time, however, he had desired that the Board take some action in the matter. Ihe Superintendent said that neither the nursing .stall' nor himself had anythin*! to fear were an inquiry held. It was decided to invite the woman c> give details of the aliened laulty treatment of her daughter, and if these are fortheominn the Board will deal lurthet with the matter.

A few special prices to quit surplus stocks. Boys’ n°lf hose, sizes 6 and < only. 2s lid to clear, boys’ pyjamas Os lid to clear, boys’ oilskins Os lid to dear, boys’ Colonial tweed overcoats 27s (id and 20s Od to clear.—AY. H. Stopfortli’s.

T)airv Farmers: Get last ounce of cream bv usinn "Ceres” Separator. Best on market. Self-balancing, seltoiling. 10 to 1-14 ftals. If. PManning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

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

The Anniversary Hall to commemorate the opening of the Kutnnra Memorial Hall, will take place on Friday. August Ist. 1024. —Ailvt.

Rev A. C. I'uivlias. accompanied by Mrs l’nrelias and family left this morning by the overland train to take lip his new duties at Akaroa.

Mr (; McCullough left this morning en route to Fdmonton. Canada, as an exchange teacher tor a period of two years.

The liiaiigahua County Council at its meeting on Wednesday decided to take part in the postponed conference of County Council's on August Ith as proposed hv* the Westland Count' Council.

Ladies do not miss the opportunity of Inlying a good woollen costume. •Stephens Bros have them for 37s fid, I .Vs, f.2s (id. heavy qualities.—Advt.

The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning, ol Mrs .lane Teunent. the wife of Mr Thomas Teunent. L'pjier Shakespeare Street. Deceased was a native of Scotland. and arrived at Greymomh 12 mouths ago. She leaves tour children, three girls and a hoy.

Do not forget the weekly euchre and dance in St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Monday evening commencing at 8 o’clock. Four prizes .for endue. Music by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. A eapi.uJ supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt.

The bull to he held in the Memorial Hall Kuiiiara on Friday evening next promises to prove a great attraction. There are going to he a large number of visitors from all parts of the district and the management are making very complete arrangements for the comfort of patrons. Hoys’ and youths’ strong leatherette shirts with collars, A doz. only, a new lot. Hoy’s usually As (id now As ltd, youths' usually os lid, now Is fid at McKay’s (treat Reconstruction Sale.-- Advt.

A serious accident happened to Mrs W'. Henisb (nee Miss Susan Wallace) at her residence Kanieri road on Wednesday afternoon. As the result ol the overturning of a kerosene tin ol boiling water the young lady was severely scalded on the shoulder and arm. She was removed to tile Westland Hospital for treatment where she is siidering considerably especially from shock. The Inangahua County Council has resolved to the proposed alteration of boundaries of Murchison and lnangbua Counties. It was stated that a meeting was held at Maruia. when it was decided that separate representation was required hv the ratepayers n! Maruia South, and that the name of the new riding lie Maruia Springs Riding.— Agreed to.

At the sitting of the Arbitration Court at Westport on Wednesday several cases in which eonipcnsat ion lor accidents were claimed against the Westport Stockton Company were dealt with, verdicts being given lor tlm following phiintifls lor the amounts named—Kdwnrd Arthur Fox, £199 and expenses: Gilmour £2Bl 8s oil and *.osts ; James Royaler Cloo 0s 7d. and costs; James Staiiitou, Cl 1S 0s lOd and costs.

Kapoc Mattresses-Best Saniaraiig Kapoc Double lied size usually 70s now Alls (id. single lied size, usually -10 s now 31s fid. kapoc pillows usually As (id now Is (ill each, best Samarang kapoc usually 2s (id now 2> per lb. Only a few- bales left. Next shipment will lie dearer. Huy now at McKay's great reconstruction sale.--Advt.

Tile work of erecting a battery at Alexander River for crushing operations at the Bull Heel' is being pushed on energetically, reports the lnangaliua “Times. “All the battery lias been sleighed the site, despite tire terrific dilliculties caused by the very wet weather. All the timber necessary lias been sawn by baud, and the excavation completed. The erection of the battery w ill be put «yi band almost at once. The battery will he electrically driven, generated !>y water. It is expected a very little time will elapse bclore the battery w ill be ill full working order.

A statement worthy of consideration hv tunnel's was made to a l.cviu

‘•Chronicle” representative recently by Mr A. Iliirii. who manancs for Ins father. Ihe well-know n Jersey breeder (Air K. I. .Horn), of Kuku. Speaking of lucerne of which he had a one-year-id d. acre patch. Mr Horn stated that lie considered il a very much over-rated crop, anil that whilst not denying the fact that considerable quantities <>t fodder eini.il he cut from it. he was of the opinion that eowgrass was an even better crop. “If.” lie stated, ‘‘eowgrass received the same thorough cultivation liming, and manuring and attention as does lucerne, it is my opinion that on the average land it would heat lucerne out of sight.” A man who appeared to have a passion lor .stealing from Chinamen appeared in the Magistrate’s (unit, Wellington on 'Monday, I'ha.iged with stealing two cakes cl sandsoap from a merchant named Joe bee Wall. Accused was described by the suit-in-spector as a person posessing exceedingly ‘‘.sticky lingers." and a long list n,- previous convictions was brought up against him. Despite his tale, that when he entered the shop he had *‘accidentally" knocked the cukes of sandsoap down from one of the shelves, and was vigaged m | irking them u-> from the floor when he was caught, though lie tailed to explain how one had managed to -lilt into his pocket, the magistrate failed lo see tilings In ■ll his point ol view and lined him £2 in default seven days' imprisonment.

Advice received from South Westland this morning records the death at Doeheity Creek. Waihu. of Mr F.dward Cihb. senior, the well-known settler, which took place yesterday alter a protracted illness. Deceased was gl> years of age. and came to the Coast in the early days, being one of the fine band of pioneers who followed the n.in. ing rushes. He was a mate with Hon .1. Grimmond in the Blue Jacket mine at Ross in thu seventies, and later settled down at Waikukupa. in South Westland. F.ven there he followed mining at times and picked up some rich patches of black sand at Sandfly Beach, below Okarito. famous f. or its i ich deposits. He lias carried on grazing operations ever since, and h: s won th<‘ esteem of all who knew him for his honesty and uprightness. He leaves a large grown up family. There are three daughters (Miss Crate Gibb. Waikukupa. Miss Mary Gibb, attendant at tin- Mental Hospital and Mrs Foster of Matainui) and five nous, all well-known residents of South Westland. (F.dward. Louis, Frederick and John.)

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale ‘‘.N’A/.0L.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “NAZOL” to-day. Factory Owners: Longer life, boiler* and lower coal hills when you use

“Stopsknle" which cleans boilers perfeeilv. Prevents corrosion, pitting, galvanic action or collapse. R. I*. M. Manning and Co.. Medlord Row. ( hristchurch.—Advt.

Some typical sale markings at Schroder's great clearing sale. Rinnel flannel for washing gold 18s (id. reduced to Os fid per yard. French tins dels (ids to 30s, dds to 22s (id. children's white bloomers now 2s (id only, dli inch tweed coating lGs fid. reduced to ds Gd. dl inch dress tweed 11s Gd, reduced to Is lid. knitted jerseys Sds to 10s (id. knitted jumjier' 35s reduced to IGs Gd.—Advt. A cold ill the head makes one miser able. Lose no time in gating "NASS OL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time, 1* f.d for GO doses.

Mrs .T. Pnrkliill and son insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

At Stephens Bros sale they have ladies’ nightdresses from As (id. underskirts from (is Oil, hose 1 from Is od. Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2s fid.—Advt.

Mr Andrew Rarkhill notifies that he has taken over the grocery business in Fitzhorbert Street carried on in part by bis late father, and requests a share of patronage. I’rompt delivery of all orders is guaranteed.

To-night! To-night! Soldiers’ Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club's Dance. Kvor.vlmdy assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of nmsie by Bonetti’s Jazz Band, which continences at 9 o’clock sharp.—Admission—Gentlemen Is 61; Ladies Is.—A<lvt.

All ladies desirous of taking part ill the Hospital Ball a'angements are reminded of the meeting to he held in the Board room oil Monday night July 28th at 7 o’clock sharp. It will only be it short meeting hut a good muster is desired nevertheless. Ihe business is important and will he despatched promptly.

An illustrated lecture will lie delivered by Mr Bruce Levy of the Agricultural Department, on Monday evening in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock. Farmers and others interested are invited to he present.—Advt.

Mr. James O'Brien. M.R.. has ailvisod Mr. Wells. County Chairman, that Mr. Holland and himself feel the West Coast Counties would lie well advised to hold the deputation regarding the royalties re|au't at Wellington next week. Mr. Murdoch, who is in Wellington, concurs in the suggestion and the Chairman is consulting the Grey. Rcefton and Buller Counties regarding a joint deputation at W ellington on W’tul lie-day next. The North Island Counties are being asked also to cooperate. If tbi' matter can lie arranged Messrs Wells (County Chairman). Ward and Murdoch will represent Westland on the deputation.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Core.