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Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1925, Page 2

A demonstration of the Underwood typewriter is notified in this issue.

Notice of intention to take land lor a road in the Wataroa K.D.. appears in this issue.

The adjourned meeting of tie Committee of the li.S.A. will he held at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night at 7.3!) o’clock when a full attendence of members is desired.

Mr B. R. Sword, who lias been located in the Traffic Office, at Greymouth, since November, 1020, first as Chief Traffic Cleric, hut since last July, as District Traffic Manager, has received notice of his transfer to Christchurch, where lias been appointed Assistant Superintendent of the South Island, one of the new positions created as a result of the recent Railway Commission.

There have been many enquiries during the the past few days regarding Llie reopening of the schools. W hen asked at Christchurch, oil Sunday evening if anything definite had been decided upon, Dr Telford said that the Director-General of Health had stated that the public would be advised one week before the date of reopening. No further information than that was available.

As a result of a sudden and heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, one of the biggest slips that has occurred for many years fell on the Boiler George road, near White-cliffs. The little Onhika bridge also was rendered unsafe for motor vehicles. Great difficulty has been experienced, and much time lost in transhipping passengers and mails. It is estimated that the slip, which is thirty feet deep and nine chains long, will take several weeks to clear.

A wireless message was received b\ the l nion Steam Ship Go., on Saturday from tTffi Commander of the H.M.M.S. Aoragni. intimating that the vessel will arrive at Auckland to-day, (Tuesday), and at Wellington on Friday morning. The master added that the ship was making splendid progress after the heavy weather experienced shorth alter the departure from Van louver. The run for l-lie. last twentyfour hours averaged IS knots. The Aorangi has several distinguished passengers on board. They include Sir Samuel and Ladv Hordern. Sir John and Lady \ icars. Sir Benjamin and Lady Fuller, Sir Hugh Denison and Lady Denison. Sir Westhy Brook Perceval, Professor Angus. Brigadier-General T. A. Blamcv (Australian defence representative in London, at allied to the War Office since 1(522), M.r .1. 11. Scurton (chairman ol Lloyd’s Shipping Register). -Mr Mai colnin Ramsay MacDonald (soil ol tin late Prime Minister of Great Britain), and Mr H. W. Gepp. The wedding of Mr David Yarwortli. only son of the late D. Yarwortli, ol Ross, to Miss Beulah, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Jiiles Cotteriui, ol Nel-on, formerly of Kumara, took

place in St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymoutli, yesterday alter noon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. N. Cuttle. Miss TL Drake pie sided at the organ, and played the “ Wedding March ” as the party left tho church. The bride wore a dress ol white georgette, with an overdress ol radium lace, and also a white lace vei and wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by Miss Eva Nicholson, of Dunedin, who wore a dress / of < M rose georgette. Air David Cowan i\as best man. After the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom and their friends were entertained at Harkor’s lea Rooms. They left Inter by motor for Otira and join the express this morning, proceeding to Canterbury on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a costume of brown tricotene ami u blue hat.

AYe are the people for Kapoe ltci mattresses. AA edo a big thing in tin: line. Best Belgium ticking now Gs lie per vd. best samarang kapoe now 2s lb. Single bed costs 34s Gd. double 59s Gi made up. Best pillows 4s 4d at AlcKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. The only way to appreciate the ex tent of the money-savers offering at McKay’s Great Sale is by inspection, Prices are being utterly smashed.— Advt.

Real (rood quality sheetings, cost 'ess at MeKav’s Great Sale. 54in. 2s 9d. 80in. 3s Gd. Best value in the world. —Advt.

Infantile Paralysis precaution ! Smear Olive Oil and XAZOL inside the children’s nostrils. Prevents germs infecting mucous membranes. —Advt.

Sensational offerings in ladies’ ready to wear and trimmed millinery. Prices down to 3s lid, 7s lid, 8s lid to clear at McKay's Great Sale.—Advt.

Factory Owners: Nothing like “Gandy’s” Genuine Balata Belting for running straight and true. Free from stretch, olinble and strong. Free booklet from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

The pure, sweet emollients used m Rexona Soap are suited to baby’s delicate skin, and keep it in tne best condition. Rexona babies are contented babies, because they feel well cared for and comfortable. Rexona Soap, Is fid per tablet. Obtainable everywhere. Regard Infantile Paralysis as highly infectious. XAZOL kills germs in nose and -throat. Mix with Olive Oil for children. —Advt.