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Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1925, Page 2

Messrs Mc.Mal on and Lee notify an auction sale at Totara Flat sale yards on Friday next at 1 p.m. of 75 store bullocks and 25 mixed store cattle.

Messrs M. Houston and Co direct attention to their auction sale of the furniture and effects of Mr L. .Aldridge on the nromisos Gibson Quay to-mor-row afternoon at '2 o’clock shall).

Carpets and linoleums, the Lost, selection ever scon on the Coast, are now on view at Harley's showrooms. Greymouth. The linn have just opened ii|). direct from the manufacturers, ■Hi new design carpets and over 70 rolls of (i. 0 and 12 feet linoleum. Save money and ] urehase your requirements at, Harley's. Greymouth.

Th«> jn»*si*nt fashion in women's lints, tho tow-I yi ll <r-i ll vor(<•<i flower pot kind, uni tit's tin- difficulty in lirarilift when their owners give evidence in Court. ■‘Would iL I it* possible I'll’ you to fiiko utf your said Mr .1 us lice I tend in tlit- Auckland Supreme Court to a female witness. “li is almost. impossible to hear anyone who wears one of those huts. The sounds seem to go into the hat and stay there." ’the hat was doffed to the evident relief of the jury.

The death took place at Westport on Saturday of Mr John Curtayne, one of the oldest pioneers of the Duller district. Deceased, who was Mil years of age, was a native of Killarney, Ireland, and had been over (it) years in New Zealand, the most of which lime he spent on the Coast. Jle followed goldmining and boating in the early days and was tit one time proprietor of an hotel. His wife predeceased him. He leaves a family of live sons ami three daughters.

To-day’s “ Argus” says:—A very painful accident overtook Mrs l,yall Sham! of Coal Creek, on Friday while, in the course of her domestic duties. Mrs Shiind was in the act of chopping some wood, when the axe which she was holding accidentally slipped, inflicting a severe gash upon her left hand slightly above the wrist. The lady was conveyed to the Hospital, where an operation was performed on Sunday, and where Mrs Shawl is recovering as well as can lie expected. It is anticipated that the patient will be permitted to return to her home tomorrow.

The gala day on Cass Square next Saturday is going to lie made specially entertaining by the presence of the Municipal Band which will render a special programme for the occasion. The appearance of the band will be most welcome. In order to facilitate the attendance of .members of the band and of employees generally, the Mayor is declaring, very kindly, a public holiday from 2 p.lll. to A p.m.. and no doubt the shopkeepers will take advantage of this arrangement to attend in force. Entries for the Baby Parade are now being received, and should be notified at the County (tffice without delay. Apart from this special feature for the ladies, there will during the afternoon, be a free demonstration of gas cooking on the grounds which should be of engrossing interest to those concerned.

The Westport "News" states:—At 0.30 o’clock on Sunday evening, as three young men, Shearer, Stanley Lainont and Murphy, were standing at tl e Post Office corner of Brougham and Palmerston street, a big slab o! concrete from the beading just under the dome of the' clock tower, loosened apparently by the earthquake on Saturday afternoon, fell on to the footpath. In its descent the slab struck a projecting portion of the tower and broke into pieces and one piece struck Earnout heavily on the chest, causing him to lose consciousness. The other two young men wore ills! missed by inches. They carried l.amont into the Post Office, where lie presently recovered, apparently none the worse for his critical experience.

’Tis great lun watching “ No-Rub-bing Laundry Help ” ejecting dirt from soiled linen.”—Advt.

Tinned eggs are as good as fresh if preserved with Sharland’s “Mon” Brand Egg Preservative. One Imttle will do twenty dozen.—Advt. Ford Owners : “ King ” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil. and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from R. P. M. -Manning and Co., . 5 Bedford RftW. Christchurch,—Advt

Coloured Madras Curtaining in fashionable shades opened to-day at Addi-sons.-—Advt.

Newmans Motors Ltd. will run special ears to-morrow evening in connection with the opening of the iiew Woodstock Hall with a grand hall. Cars leave the garage at 8.L3 p.m.

Mrs It. J. .Seddon, accompanied by -Mrs Ilay and Mrs T. Seddon, visited the Stafford cemetery yesterday, and returned to Greymouth in the evening. To-day. accompanied by her daughter, Mrs Frank Hay, Mrs Seddon, left for Wellington.

A Bazaar will he held at the Totara Hall. Ross, on Saturday. Nov. 21st. in aid of the Ross Tennis Clllh. The Ladies’ Committee are working hard to make it a great success, and hope that one and all will co-operate to encourage this healthy summer pastime and sport.

In connect ion with our reference to the new Woodstock Hall yesterday, it should have stated that Air Al. Keenan is Chairman of the Hall Committee. Mr Keenan will take the chair to-mor-row evening at the grand opening hall, at which a very large attendance is looked for. Afusie will be .supplied by Lawn’s Orchestra.

A youth on the s.s. Ovepuki, named Basil Comber, whose people reside in Christchurch, was admitted to Bullet hospital on Sunday suffering from injuries to his body through being caught Sv a wire rope, which become entangled in the propeller of the Orepuki as she was about to leave for Greymouth. jambing (Toucher up against the rail.

The Government advises in this issue an offer of 5J per cent, securities, debentures or inscriltod stock, with cutrciicv of 10 years. This issue is being made with a view to providing further capital for .advances to settlers and workers through the State Advances office, for development of the country, and for the promotion of increased production generally. It affords an opportunity to secure a profitable nnd ..Hind investment and those who can do so should subscribe freely to help the Dominion.

The latest statistics reveal the lad that 100 per cent of New Zealand s sensible women are pledged to “ NoRuhhing Laundry Help.”—Advt.

Half-price days commencing 1* i-iday, November 13th, new summer goods right down to half usual prices. Being heavily overstocked wo give von your dianee to buy our surplus stocks at half prices. Join in with the thrifty, make this big concession sale von savings bank. AleGruer’s HalfPrice Sale. Hokitika and Greymouth. —Ad vt.

An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art silk dress stud's, ginghams, and voiles, linens and other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Go’s.—-Advt.

Just opened to-day at Addisons, best value in pure linen table damask, tablecloths and serviettes to match. 1 uspeetion invited.—Advt.

Wade’s Worm Figs—a sure and safe agent for removing worms. Pleasant to take.—Advt.