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Hokitika Guardian, 4 November 1924, Page 2

The Ecvil. P. B. Fraser M.A., accompanied by Mrs Fraser will leave next month for England on a year's holiday. Portion id the time will be spent in Palestine.

The “Lyttelton Times” reports that tile wholesale price of the standard brands of kerosene, petrol and benzine were reduced by one shilling a case on Saturday morning.

A notice published in last week’s

“Gazette” states that an Order-in-Council will come into force on December 1, exempting wheat from all Customs duties until February S, 102*1. The concert and ball in the Public liall, ICnnieri, in aid of the public school prize fund promises to be as fully successful as previous years. The concert programme will include a number of items bv the school children, always so jiopular with parents and friends. Mr Lawn will supply the music for the ball while Newmans' cars will run from town to connect with the, concert and also the hall.

Mrs Jacobs having decided to leave Hokitika at the end of the present year oilers all the very newest season’s goods at greatly reduced prices starting from Monday, Nov. 3rd. The very latest in millinery, ladies’ models, ready-to-wears, also children’s hats in all the very latest styles; ladies’ frocks suitable for ’Xmas wear, hosiery and

gloves, etc. etc. other tilings too mi morons to mention. To start fren Nov. 3rd. No reasonable offer refused —Advt.

The death is reported from Melbourne of Mrs Beg Bede, known on the stage as .Miss Lizzie Laurence. Deceased,' who was 71 years of age, was a leading member of the Alfred Dumpier Company. She visited the West Coast 10 years ago under engagement to the Wilmot Dramatic Company of which Mr Bob Love was agent. Deceased was married 52 years ago, to Mr Iledc, an old-time actor, who survives her.

The committee of the B.S.A. met at the Soldiers* Hall last night. Present: Messrs Evans (Chair), Paterson. Moore. Tomlinson. Gardner. Ihe secretary reported in regard to various matters. including finance and purchase of piano. Several accounts were passed for pavilion!. It was resolved to write thanking Mr Mclntosh for use ol piano, also Messrs Pninment and Bcrganiini for special prizes for euchre, and Mr Richards for printing tickets. It was resolved to hold the usual monthly Saturday night dance this week, and to continue same lortnightly if support warranted. The Secretary stated he was canvassing members for their annual subscriptions. Various matters of detail were discussed anil the meeting adjourned.

In accordance with the agreement recently reached between the Govcrunvnt and coal owners and flic coal miners’ representatives, a test will be made during tlm next lew weeks as to the suitability of New Zealand coal fm the use on the railways instead of the imported article. It is understood that the test will bo conducted by experts representing the parties concerned. the investigation being made by a committee of inquiry consisting of representatives of the mine owners, the Bailway Department and the coal miners. On Wednesday, the Moilington committee drew up an order of reference for the inquiry, the coal miners’ representative being .Mr E. Lock, of Millerton (president of the l nited .Mine Workers of New Zealand), who lias returned to the Coast, but who will proceed again to Melliuglon when the committee commences the inquiry.

The Inangahua “Herald” reports: A narrow escape from drowning toi place at Ilukarere on Thursday.

appears that two children when returning from school bad to cross a stream which a cloud burst on the hills had converted into a raging torrent. 'I he elder of the two attempted to cross the plank which serves as a bridge, but mid-way across became giddy and fell into the stream, and was at once swept away before the eyes of her companion, a wee tot of just over six years. The latter, however, at once ran screaming for assistance, and alter going about a mile and a quarter met a man who ran to the creek, and after searching for a time found the child in a clump of blackberry, fortunately with her head above water, but unconscious. She was at once got to land and first aid rendered and the child brought to. During her perilous sweep down the river the child had been torn under three fences and sustained severe bruises.

Try “Ton-ol” the liquid polish. Gives fine surface to floors and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical.—Advt.

Just to hand, a large consignmen of Men’s and Youth’s Box Suits in ligh and dark grey worsteds, navy serge etc. Prices 90s to 140 satW. H. Stop forth’s.—Advt.

No more grinding of. teeth with Wade’s Worm Eigs.—Advt. ]f it’s floorcloth or linoleum, go to -McKay’s. Having direct communication with the source of supply—the manufacturers—they are enabled to give better -values than others not so fortunately placed. I.oolc at these prices for Oft wide floorcloths and linos : Gs fid, 7s fid, 8s fid, and 10s 9d a yard. Save money by furnishing. At McKay’s Hokitika.—Advt. The freshest Fluid Magnesia is Sharland’s. Always pure, agreeable, and full strength.—Advt. AH men who wear GJ and GJ headgear, should have one of my 10s Gd hats or 4s lid caps. This special offer is for three days only.—W. IT. Stopforth.

A notice of thanks from tho family of the late Mr E. Thorn appears in this issue-.

Notice of the bankruptcy of Charles Arthur Jolley, of Buatapu, appears in this issue.

A meeting of the Hokitika High School Board will he belli at 2.30 tomorrow in the Town Han.

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

Yesterday was cold and wet, a heavy hailstorm licing experienced about tlirce o’clock. The night continued wet and stormy while this morning there were occasional south-westerly showers, the day being cold.

Me have just landed from the East .’SO rolls of coloured coir mattings in all widths. They are suitable for hotels, hoarding bouses or private homes and prices from 2s lid per yard.—Harley’s, House Furnishers, Grevniouth.

There was another large attendance at the euchre tournament and dance at St. Mary's Club last evening. The special prize (a trip to the Glacier and back) was won by Mr M\ Lloyd. Other prize winners were Miss Murphy and Mrs J. M'allacc and Messrs ,T. Fox and Gray. After supper a presentation was made to Mr C. Gibbons in recognition of iii.s services as musician during the season. It was announced tliaf last night dosed the aggregate for the season and the winners would be declared at next Monday night’s gathering. Dancing was then indulged ii to music supplied by Messrs I.awn and Gibbons, Mr J. McMahon having charge of the floor.

An inquiry into the circumstances .surrounding the disappearance of the missing s.s. Titoki scanum on May last, was held in the Coroner’s Court yesterday, .Mr M'. Meldrum presiding. After hearing evidence the Coroner said that there was no proof that Orlov was drowned, as the fact that his hat had been found ill tbe river oil tho date that Orlov was missing, and he had not been seen since, was not evidence enough. M’hen last seen Orlov was sober and as it was quite possible for him to have left the district lie could not bring in a verdict that he was drowned in the Grey Biver. lie had disappeared and nobody knew whether he was alive or dead.

A disastrous tire occurred at IncliLi hi ii ie on Sunday morning at 2 o’clock, which resulted in the complete destruction of the Midland .Sawmilling Company's boardinghouse and a store room situated close to the main building. The boardinghouse lias been conducted for some time past by All and Mrs Harry Lancaster. M'hen tlie outbreak occurred, Air Lancaster was tlierside occupant of the house, lie retired to bed nt 11 p.m.. but was awakened by the smoke, and was able to make his exit just in time to avoid being trapped in the flames, which bail liv then gained a firm. bold. Lack of human assistance and fighting materials doomed the building, and none of its contents were saved. '1 be Company will lie much inconvenienced by the fire, as eight or leu of its cmnloyces were accustomed to having their meals on the premises. The public telephone was destroyed, thus pievtnting communication with Greyi,mutli7 The building was insured for C-">01) in tho Sun Office, whilst the furniture and large grocery stores, owned by Air Lancaster, whose persona! losses are considerable, were insured for a similar amount in the Phoenix Office.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, u good going order, £lls in Groyinouth Ford Touring car, good second hand £PO_ Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Grey mouth. —Adct.

"Taii-ol” the perfect furniture and Hour polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Easy and economical. —Ailvl.

French. Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and line wools is another prominent feature at Schroder and Co’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks anil flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.

Act Quickly! Special Half-price Sale of surplus warehouse stocks:—Ladies black all-wool cashmere hose Is lid half price ‘As (id; men’s knitted black and col lies, half price Is; men’s heavy ribbed woollen socks, half-price •) pairs for 2s 9d ; Woodrow’s fur felt hats, men’s 2fis Gd, half price Its (id; HO in. all silk lugi. os lid. halt-price gs ltd; guaranteed corsets, Gs lid. half-price 3s Gd.—McG flier's. Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt.