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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1925, Page 2

The third set of the school lessons appears on our front page to-day. Notice of a lost insurance policy appears in this issue. School teachers are notified to he in attendance at their .school to supervise the work of pupils. Do not forget the Bachelors’ Ball. Kokatahi. Wednesday, April Ist. Music by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. Admission lice. A meeting of the members and intending members ul the Ladies Hockey (Tub will he held at Mrs Siow’s at 7 o’clock to-night.- Advt. A sharp shock of earthquake occurred at seven minutes past two on Saturday morning. The tremor, which was preceded hy a brief rumbling noise, was felt at other West Coast centres. A reminder is given ol the auction sale by Messrs M. Houston and Co. of the furniture and effects of Mr 1 • Irvine, which takes place to-morrow afternoon at 2 oclock on the premise.-, Ilanipilon Street.

The Chairman of the Greymnut Harbour Hoard on .Saturday oxtende an invitation to members of local bodic in Westland to visit Greyiiioulh ycslei day for the purpose of iuspeetin H.M.K. Dunedin lying oil' the put dm ing the day. The tug Westland wen out to the warship in the altcrnoon.

The new coat's have arrived, a grea display at McKay’s.— Advt.

There passed away at the Most land llespital yesterday another o those grand old Westland pioneers i the person ol John Tniau, at the ad vauced age of 80 years. He was a na tive of Dvonshire. Ragland, and lil lowed mining pmsuits at Stafford fo liiailv veal's.

The attention of those interested is directed to the important sale of firstclass furniture and affects to he sold at the residence of Mrs Linneniann, Bealey .Street on Wednesday. Owing to the very large catalogue the sale will commence at 1.30 p.m. sharp. The auctioneers draw attention to the excellent range of articles to bo oflered

The monthly meeting of the West land Progress League takes place a

7.3(1 o’clock to-night at the County Chambers. As important, business i.s to he dealt v.ith, all members are desired to he present. The conference o! representatives of the Progress I .eagres in the South Island, i.s now fixed for the 28th. April at Invercargill. which date lit.- in with the Southland Winter Show to be held during that week.

Burglars entered the Greyniouth I'ost Office late on Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning, hut their efforts were in vain, as nothing was taken, although several drawers in the main office had been tampered with. The intruder forced an entry by smashing a window at the rear of the building, and footprints could he seen on the sill. The discovery was made by a char-woman when she entered the building yesterday morning. The matter is in the hands of the police.

The death took place at Kniata on Friday evening of Mrs Jessie Bradley at the advanced age of 8(i years. Deceased who was a native of Fifeshire, Scotland, arrived in New Zealand over sixty years ago, and was one of the parliest settlers in the. Kniata district. The late Mrs Bradley was predeceased by her huf.shnnd many years ago. She leaves three daughters and one son.

Autumn millinery and npparal have "all arrived and the early buyer gets the choice. Call to-day and see the latest in woollen costumes, jumpers, knitted frocks, etc.—Addisons. —Advt.

Last days of Sale—four days only, Friday, March 20tn to Tuesday, March 22nd. The closing days of our great Summer Sale will he marked by an array of bigger bargains in every department. Big drop in prices. Four days of great thrift and economy ; come along early.—Af.eGruer’s, Hokitika and (irevmouth.—Advt.

Quarry Owners: Blast with ‘*l2tbyte.*’ Up to 21) per lent strong"!than others. Simplest, safest and most effective. .Reliable in hard, suit, moist or dry ground. Particulars from It. P. M Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

NAZOB which is being widely use-1 as a safeguar dagainst infantile paralysis is obtainable at Is fid at all chemists.—Advt.

Boiler Owners: Clean with “ Stopskale.” Mill cut out all oil. grease and scale from your boilers and keep them out, preventing pitting, corrosion and galvanic action. Booklet from R. P. M. Manning and Co. •’> Bedford Row. Christchurch.—-Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and marocain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.