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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1924, Page 2

AlcGfiler’s, Westland Lid., distribute an inset setting out particulars of their Is lid sale now on.

Tile ferry steamer from Wellington, lailod to connect nt Christchurch this morning with the West Const express. Soldiers’ Hull this (Tliursdtiy) evening, usual weekly eilehre touriiameut R.S.A., in eolijilltetioii witli the Ladies' Hockey Clilh. Cards, supper and a popular dance. 8 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

The plain and fancy dress hall to he held at Goldshomugh on Friday evening sliotild attract a large ntlciidance. lionetti’s .lazz liand will provide the music. The proceeds are oi aid of tile school funds.

Further reduction-, are now koine made to clear the balance of Schroder’s millinery, and costumes. These goods are selling at less than cost price, to ensure a clearance. Now is your time to stive money.—Advt.

The annual Druid’s Ball is always one of the very ] leasant snci-essos of the season, and this year's gathering which lias lieen arranged to take place ill the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next promises to lie e<|iially suecessful. Yery (omulete arrangements are Indue made for the annnfort of patrons.

One of the most interesting of piscatorial discoveries was made by a Lower Unit resident last week, when lie secured a mem.her of the littleknown family of the lamprey from the Wniwetii Liver (.-ays the "New Zealand Times''). The fish is very rarely seen and still more rarely caught, as it is so formed as to lie proof against hooks. It has no mouth, is extremely difficult to catch in a net. and is usually landed hy hand. It is close on fifteen years • since a lamprey was caught in the Waiwetu stream, and probably a similar period will elapse before another is landed. The fish cannot he cooked in the ordinary way. as its tlc-di will turn like rubher. It has to lie stewed in wine, and the flavour is both rich and delicate, as well as unusual. The only regret the lucky fisherman (who presented it to a friend of delicti to taste) has is that it was not’ preserved. It is related that the first of the Plant agenet kings died through over-eating these delicacies.

Boys’ and youths' strong leatherotto shirts with collars, d doz. only, a new lot. Boy’s ttsuallv As (id now •-- IM. youths' usually os lid, now -Is Gd at McKay's Groat Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

A few special prices to quit surplus stocks. Boys’ coif hose, sizes G and 7 only, ’_>s lid to clear, hoys’ pyjamas Gs lid to clear, hoys’ oilskins Gs lid to clear, boys’ Colonial tweed overcoats 27s Gd and 20s Cd to clear.—W. 11. Stopforth’s.

Kapoe Mattresses—Best Samarnng Kapoc Double Bed size usually 70s now o9s ()d, single bed size, usually 40s now 31s Gd, kapoe- pillows usually As Cd now 4s Gd each, best Samnratrg kapoc usually 2s Gd now 2s per lb. Only a few bales left. Next shipment will lie dearer. Buy now at McKay’s great reconstruction snle. —Advt.

A. l Kiwi Juniors are requested to meet at tbo Sited to-niglit at 7.80 o’clock sharp.

The usual weekly euchre tournament and dance takes plate at the Soldiers’ -Hall to-night, commencing at 8 o’clock.

Striped Flannelette usually Is Od. now Is per yard at McKay's Great Reconstruction Sale.—Ad vt.

Mr ft. K. Cranston, who has been absent in America for an extended, period, returns to Hokitika to-day. Mr Cranston will confer, it is understood, regarding further dredging developments in the district.

Schroder and Co. have just landed another range of evening trucks. The very l-i-st. Karlv inspection i> necessary to ensure the pick. Prices very moderate.—Advt.

Mr Fraser, of the (Irevnioutli Railway l.oco Coaching stall', met with a painful accident having a joint taken otf one of his lingers, and another finger badly crushed. Recently lie sustained a fractured collarbone at football, anil had only resumed work a week when the second mishap occurred.

Great Is tld sale at McGruer’s, commencing Friday. August Bth. All winter goods must go. We want room. Now is the time to buy freely and save on every purchase. A’oit can buy more for Is lid now than Is lid ever bought before. A visit will please you. M<Gruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

The liiangahua ••Times" states that promising reports are to hand from tlie Murray Creek mine. In No. 2 level the reef struck a little while ago is now from 18 inches to Aft bin in width and curries good gold. It has been exposed for a length ol (>0 ieef and, is continuing, and two assays made by .Mr .1. lb Auhl give the values at 2 or. 7 dwt (i grs and 1 oz 11 dwts. respectively. The stone assayed wits not puked, but taken haphazard from the reel', so that the assay can lie tak i'ii as a true value of the Stolid.

Tho death took place yesterday afternoon tit his residence, lower Fitzherbert Street of another well-known and highly respected resident of the district, Mr John M. Olson passing away. Deceased was a native of Sweden ami 77 years of age. He came to the Const many years ago, and has been identified with the district ever sitae, having resided hero ii.bnut .bo years. Shortly alter reaching the district Mr Olson was the contractor for the'mail wliiiii lie carried between South Hokitika and Okarito for several years. Later ho went to Humphreys Gully taking up land in that district, whete he also billowed mining pursuits. For many years lie earned on a well-known coaching business between Humphreys and Hokitika, that is now being continued by nis son. Mr Olson was engaged in sawmilling '.fanning and mining interests and was a worthy settler in every respect winning the esteem of all who knew Him. .Some years ago he retired from active business, ami has been residing in Hokitika, and i ns been in failing health for it considerable lime past. His wife died some two years ago. Dei eased leaves a family of three daughters (Mrs R. Orr, and Alt's T. Freitas, of Hokitika: and Mrs .1. Harris of Humphreys!, and two sous (Percy and Merle) both living in the district.

Air Gilbert AA'ilsmi. a very old und esteemed resident of Seftoii, Canterbury. where he had carried oil business as a carpenter, ttiet with his death at noon 011 Tuesday in a tragic maimer. He had successfully accomplished tie task of felling a ini-go pine tree near I,is resitieitee and was engaged IriiilKting oIT the hratieiies. Ihe butt til the tree was resting oil tlie ground an I the trunk was held uji liv tlie branches. Mr Wilson had sawti almost through a branch fifteen inelies in diameter, and had evidently been standing on" the trunk of the tree, when using the saw. The brunch broke away front the trunk, lint it was not clear whether he fell off the tree or was oil the ground when the brunch fame down. A neighhour, Mrs Rule, had been watching him til wotk. and hearing the thud of the falling lira itch and not seeing him, she went to the spot and found him lying will) the butt of the branch across his shoulders. < >ll calling for help three or four neighbours came within a few min,lies, and on the branch being lilted Mr Wilson gave two or three gasps and expired. Tho deceased, who was sixty-live years of age, leaves it wife and gmwil-up daughter.

As a protection against coughs and colds “NAZOL” lias no equal. One dose a day keeps colds away. Can ho taken anywhere. GO doses Is Gd.

Clark’s 200 yd. reels of sewing cotton, black and white, usually 4d n reel, now I reels for Is al M<Kn.\ n (treat Reeoiist: notion Sale.—Advt.

That slcep-snoiling cough can ho stopped hy “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. (iO drops Is Gd.