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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1924, Page 2

Violin Tuition—Third quarter begins July apply in A. Honetti, ltovell St.—Advt.

The last gazette notifies that certificates of naturalisation have been issued to 3(1 persons including William Jones, miner Hokitika (country of birth, America).

.Mr \V. A. Veitcli, M.l\ for Wanganui, has been absent from the House for some days, and on Friday he was ganted leave of absence lor three weeks. He is suffering from appendicitis, and is to undergo an operation to-day.

"We’re not going to be a doormat any longer,” said Mr C'. C. Munro at the Farmers’ Union at Wellington when discussing political affairs. "Even a worm will turn.” "T'm afraid 1 don’t understand very dearly.” said Mr W. .1. Poison, profiting laughter, “how can we he both a doormat and a worm?”

For cold in the head—inhale XA/.OL. For sore throats or tickling cough take some drops on sugar. Used either waj •iXAZOI," works wonders. ffQ ff° ses ]} (M. '

Bova’ nnd youths’ strong leatherotto Shirts with collars, 5 doz. oidv, a new lot. Boy’s usually os 6d notv 3s lid. youths’ usually os lid, now 4s Oil at McKay's Groat Reconstruction Sale—Advt.

Ihe deatli took place at Wellington on Friday, July 18th, of Mrs ls.'allly wife of Mr Thomas Loamy. Prior to removing three years ago to live in Wellington, the. bite .Mis l.eamy had lor many ye firs resided oil the West Coast. Deceased leaves a husband and grown-up family of six daughters. Mr Joseph Higson, tin: victim of the neeidoiU on Wednesday afternoon last, at the Binns Mine, when he was struck hv a rake of trucks when workin*' at the bottom of a iig w lie re be received a very severe injury to the bead, died last nil'llt at the Grey River Hospital a few minutes before midnight. Deceased, who was 57 years of was a native of Lancashire ami leaves a widow and daughter.

The funeral of the late Taiwan! Gibb, one of the last remaining of the pioneer settlers of South Westland, took pla co yesterday and was attended by a large number of settlers (rom far anil wftr. In the forenoun the remains were brought from Doehertv Creek to Matainui. and the funeral to tln* County cemetery in that district took place in the afternoon, moving from the Anglican Church. Tile attendance of settlers from all parts of the district, who hail assembled at stub short notice. indicated the wide respect felt for the. deceased, and the mom Iters of bis highly-esteemou family.

Striped Flannelette usually Is (hi. now Is per yard at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale. —Advt.

At the annual meting of the Dlaitgaliun Trotting Club held last lhur>da v evening the balance sheet showed a eeredit balance of 7«J. Stakes amounting to 0800 were paid for lasi meeting. The election of ollicers resulted President, Mr M. Fagan (reelected unopposed); Vice President. Mr T. McGillieuddy: Committee, .Messrs Crumpton. T. Dellaea, .). Ficldjng, s. .Magee. F. Colli. I. Galbraith. A. T. Brook, N. Dick. .1. Harris, G. G. I.oekinton. F. McCaffrey, R. Clarke X. Collins. I). Twomey. Mr .1. Noble was re-elected Secretary and .Mr Tagan. Treasurer.

"Whv do you include the clause ‘Time is the’essence of this contract, in this document,” said his Honour Mr Justice Adam- at the Supreme Court (liristchtireh, when questioning a land salesman regarding a contract for the sale and purchase ol a property at Linwood. Ilis Honour also asked if witness had explained the clause to both parties. Witness answered in the negative an said that the clause was included in all contracts issued by his firm. Ilis Honour stated that It

seemed a practice of hind agents tn include this clause ill their contracts. The clause, however, should never he included in such contracts unless ii were tpceiully specified by the parties concerned. Its inclusion might cause serious consequences in any subsequent litigation.

On Thursday tile Mauris at Rnpaki were prohibited by the District Health Officer, Dr T. Kleiber Telford, acting under instruction froth the Health Department, from holding a latigi on a woman, who died at the pa. I lie torin in which the interdict is said to have been conveyed is resented by the residents of the pa. Mr Tiknu. who is acting as chief while his aged lather is laid up by sickness, told a "Lyttelton Times” reporter that he had received no information. A telegram that was forwarded to the undertaker asking him tn screw down the corpse was the cnlv notice he received. The in-lrnr-tion had been carried out by the Mauris themselves, reaping that there might he a danger of infection as the woman. More Mewai, had died from pneumonia. "We are going to put our foot down mi the practice.” said the District Health Officer (Dr T. Fletcher Telford) last lie said itlso that the Depart meiit, no longer allowed the North Island .Mauris to hold tangis. and now there was no reason why the natives in the South should not he treated in the same wa.v. The department's obiectioil to tile custom is tnat it is not ill tin- interests of public health that tlie ceremony should lie held, especially if the death hits been due to :m infectious disease.

The County party who had been in South Westland over the weeu-eml. returned last evening, a day earlier than was designed originally owing to Mr Wells. County Chairman, having to proceed to Wellington to-morrow in connection with the Cnitcd Counties' deputation regarding the report of the royal commission affecting the payment of timber royalties. While in the South, a general inspection was made of the district roads as far as Waiho. Settlors were met at several points, and local requirements discussed. 11 was decided to push on the re-erection of the Kakapotalii I.ridge as soon as the plans were approved. Bonding rcquircmejils were looked into, and several pressing matters had attention, while in other eases reports are to he obtained or grants requisitioned. The disriot roads gunenillv were found to la* ill very fair order, hut some extensions are necessary to meet tile needs of expanding .settlement, while several stock tracks were Inti lid to he in need of attention. .Mr Wells expressed his satisfaction at the general prosperous air of the southern district, remarking on the many fine homesteads, and other visible indications of an advancing district. Tile stock generally looked very well, both cattle and sheep having wintered well apparently. The lambing in tl:« south promises to he unusually good this season. Generally the whole district shows evidences of permanent advancement which promises to assure the success of the south for the future. The travelling public are well catered lor by the improved accommodation in the south. At the Waiho Gorge Graham Bros, have catered most excellently for the tourist and others making their way to that locality of remarkable natural beauty. Altogether South Westland promises to have an expanding future ahead of it. making it one of the best assets of the Dominion, [n about a couple of months* tilin' .Mr Wells contemplates revisiting Somli Westland when lie will cover the Oouutv territory south of the Waiho.

Kapoe Mattresses—Best Sainaraug Kapoc Double Bed size usually 7l>- now oils fid, single bed size, usually 10s now fils fid. kapoe pillows usually ."is fid now Is fid each, best Samarang kapoc usually 2s fid now 2- per lb. Only a few bales left. Next shipment will be dearer. Buy now ai McKay's great reconstruction sale. —Advt. Clark’s 2fiftyd. reels of sewing cotton. black and white, usually 4d a reel, now -I reels Air Is at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

A few siHreial prices to quit surplus stocks. Hoys’ golf hose, sizes (i and 7 only, 2s 11 cl to clear, hoys’ pyjamas (is lid to clear, hoys’ oilskins (Is lid to clear, boys’ Colonial tweed overcoats 27s fid and 20s fid to clear.—W. If. Stopforth’s. Fire: Prevent- outbreaks by installin',; ,- l'nderwriter’s” Fire Extinguisher price £o. Always ready for actio*. WiM quickly suppress most dangerous outbreak. I?. P. M. Manning and Co., !i Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

The true economy sale, McGruer’s super sale of all winter goods commenced at 9 a.m. Friday, dune 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 best choice. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grevmouth. —Advt.

Ward off Influenza with "XAZOL” —penetrating and germ-killing. -5 bd for 60 dose*!,

o"ing to the Town Hall being otherwise engaged there will lie no practice of the Municipal Band to-night.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Progress 'League will he hold this (Monday) evening at 7 o'clock sharp, in the Council Chambers.—Advt,

Arch Little. Boot, importer and Repairer, announces the arrival of another shipment of Imots aiid shoes; new Spring goods. Inspection invited. Boot repairs a speciality, work d'itio neatly and carefully. A guarantee with every job.

At St Alary's Club on Friday next August Ist a juvenile fancy dress hall will he held. 7.3!) p.m. till 10 p.m. PriitTs for best dressed and most original fancy costumes for hoys and girls. Admission (id. Adults dance from 10 p.m., admission one shilling.—Advt.

The oppoi t unity has been taken of securing the services of Mr Bruce Levy. ‘‘Biologist" in the Department of Agriculture, win' is on brief visit to the Coast. Mr I. vy has made a special study of N.Z. Grass Lands throughout the Dominion fur the past ten years. During that time he has come in close contact with many problems of pasture establishment on the dill'ereiit classes ot land, anil hi- research work along these lines has brought him ill close touch with the farmer and his ilillitallies. Ilis ill ll s* tat (I lecture goes to show how pastures can lie established and maintained on a practical basis within reach of all farmers. It is regretted that mure time could not be given to make public this lecture, but better to seize and make use of the opportunity uhen at hand than allow it to pass. Mr Levy has a fair knowledge of West Coast conditions, and with Mr Dalglicsli has discussed local conditions extensively. 'The address should prove an interesting otic

K.loi trie Lamps: Save money by securing our special quotations for all sizes, all voltages from 1(1 to 3,000 r.p. I watt and nieta Hie filament. R. P. Al. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford I tow, Chris teh it roll.—Advt.

Some typical sale markings at Schroder's great clearing sale. Binned llamicd for washing gold ISs Oil, reduced tn 0s 0(1 per yard. French models bos to 110 s, .Vis to 22s lid. children’s white bloomers now 2s Oil only, ."O, ini'll tweed coating l(!s (id, reduced to As (id, ol inch dress tweed 11s Oil, reduced to Is lid, knitted jerseys 80s to 10s (id. knitted jumpers .'ids reduced to 10s Oil.—Advt.

Aits like a charm! That’s what thousands say of “XA/.OL” —the handiest. and surest, remedy for coughs and colds.