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Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1924, Page 2

Vacancies for probationer nurses are notified at the Mental Hospital. Application to ho made to the Medical Superintendent.

An opportunity of hearing Miss Jessie Burls will he afforded the residents Aif Kanieii this evening, when she will deliver her illustrated lecture

“Happy Without it” in the Public Hall, commencing at 8 o’clock. Admission Free. Collection.—Advt.

The death took place this morning after a painful illness of Mr Edmund Hill Thorn of Gibson Quay, and formerly a well-known settler of Bower Kokntahi. Deceased was born at (.'hagford, Devonshire, England. lie followed farming pursuits in England till he came to New Zealand in 1880. lie went to the Bimu rush and followed gold-milling for fourteen years with general success, lie then settled at Kokatahi where lie carried on farming operations for a number of years. Inter selling out to the late Air Aloynili.an. and he then mine into Hokitika to reside quietly. Deceased was li!) veals of age and leaves a family of three daughters (All's \\ . I homSCIII of Kokatahi. and .Misses Edith and Phyllis Thorn of Hokitika), and a brother (Air Ernest Thorn ot Hokitika). llis wife predeceased him in May BUM. Deceased took an active interest in the early stages <d tl |< ’ Kokatahi Dairy Factory. The funeral takes place on Friday morning.

A filial reminder is given ol the Annual Hibernian Ball which is being iie!d ill the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. The committee have leit no stone unturned to ensure this function being the most successful ol its kind. Ihe liali has been specially dec-orated for the occasion and the floor is in fiist class order. The ladies committee have been working hard in the matter of catering and nil excellent supper will be provided. The Hoyal Orchestra, who are supplying the music have arranged a splendid programme of Irish airs, suitable for the occasion. The good old tunes. ‘ Barney and Ilea”. '‘The BowBacked Car,” “Molly Bnwn”, “Terence's Farewell.” “Dear Little Shamrock. and “The Alinstrcl Boy” should tiling some pleasant memories, while (lie more recent airs, “Barney Google”, “Peggy O’Neil”, mill “Irish Eyes” will lie rendered. During the evening Ah' L. 80-s w ill give* as a cornet- solo, that favourite “The Besary”. The prices of admission will be found ill the advertising columns.

f, dcyien, cheek', gingham hose dres os usually 8s fid each now a real sni| at is lid at AlrKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt

Economy sale at AlcGruer’s commencing Friday October 17th. A good opportunity to buy the new seasons goods at bargain prices. We are out to make a big clearance in every department and our sale values mean true economy. Do your N mas shopping now and save on every purchase. Stupendous stocks to choose Irom. Known for our low prices. AlcGruoi s The Leading Drapers, Hokitika .and Crevmouth.—Advt.