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Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1925, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland Committee of the Canterbury Progress League takes plsiee sit the Countv Chambers at 7..10 o'clock.

Xext Wednesday and Thursday week sit the Soldiers’ Hall a sale of work for the benefit of the Methodist Church restoration fund, will he held. It promises to he a popular event. A ladies’ committee is working enthusiastically to achieve a distinctive success. Many gifts are being received for the sale to advance the object in hand.

Owing to the extremely wot weather on .Saturday the (Jala Day for the Beautifying Society was postponed. It will he held on Saturday next, when it is hoped .Jupiter Pluvis will t»e on holiday bent. Upwards of 40 babies have been entered for the Baby Parade so that this central feature of the afternoon will excite great interest. There are tnanv entries from the country.

Big special display of new mode! millinery on Saturday at McKay's. Don’t miss it.—Advt.

Mill Owners: A trial will satisfy you as to the merits of our Belting. Greases, Jointings, Boiler Compound, Files, Saws, Paint, etc. li. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Adrt

Mothers should give their children Wade’s Worm Figs. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

Just opened out a big purchase of irfpde) millinery and ready to wear hats. You must inspect them early, otherwise the pick of them will be sold out as the price is exceptionally low at Schroder and Co,—Advt.

Dir J. Simpson of the Red Dion Garigo notifies lie has .resumed running. Plume No. 32. Red Lion rtotol.

The Defence Department notify particulars of a further sale of surplus nilitary stores at tlie Disposal Depot. Ilox 821. Wellington.

The Ranks throughout Westland will be closed on .Monday .‘loth, Nov. (St. Andrew’s Day, a statutory hank holiday) and on Tuesday. Ist Dec. (special hank holiday, anniversary ol the Province of Westland).

The death occurred in the Westport Hospital on Thursday night ol -Mrs Mary Johnstone, a most respected resident of Burnett’s Face. Deceased was 82 years of age and was a native of Scotland, arriving in New Zealand 42 years ago. Her husband pre-de-ceased her some years ago. She leaves a grown-up family.

The heavy rain of tin* early morning on Saturday, which continued throughout the day. interfered with the Otira railway line at a point about a mileoil the eastern side of Kotuku station, where an extensive washout occurred at a creek, shortly lie fore 5 p.m. The express was able to pass hut while being examined half an hour later a collapse occurred and held up traffic, which is expected will he resumed this morning.

The result of I lie recent elections for the offices of President and Secretary of the United .Mine Workers ol New Zealand have boon declared bv (lie Returning Officer. Mr Arthur Cook, of Wellington. The Presidential candidates were Messrs K. Lock (Millerton, 1.'>90), who was re-elected for a further term, and W. Byers (Glen Massey. North Island, 516) ; and tor the Secretaryship, the candidates were Messrs H. L. Kvans (Stockton. 15311), who was re-elected for a further term: and M. Ham ill (Glen Massey, 561).

Colonel C. K. IU Maekcsy who died suddenly at his home in Whaiigaroi on Fridav was horn in Dublin in 1801 and since 1891 had been a resident ol New Zealand. He gave distinguished service in the Great. War. He leit with, the Main Roily in 1914 in command of the Auckland Mounted Itilh's. and served five and a half years abroad 11,. was several nines in command ot (he New Zealand Mounted Rngade. ami also .Military Governor and Admmislrutor east of the Jordan as liaison officer with the King of the Media;'.. Me was an accomplished linguist. ( ne son, Lieut. Harry Maekcsy. was killed „ii Gallipoli, lie i- survived by two olier sons and his second wile.

The weather which changed early on Saturday morning into a north-'; ost ..-ale, got worse as the afternoon "ore me. and from noon onwards the gale was a very mild one with almost in-.(-s-jiiii rain tliroughrmt the day and • j.jlii .. The gale dropped during tlee iiiabt. and Sunday morning " its fine. i, ul towards evening there wore further showers. The warm rain brought down a heavy Hood in the river, which ran a banker. As a result of the llood i ra(fie to and from Kokatnhi was held "p on Saturday afternoon and evening, th,. final waters ovcrllowing the road sufficiently to hold up vehicle traffic iill uearlv inid-dav on Sunday.

Ask Tor “ Nazal ” when you’ve got n cold. Quick relief ensured. Only 1s (id for 60 doses. lTom nil chemists find stores. Advt.

.Secure your " Race Hat no". la\ a small deposit and McKays will reserve it for you if it is so desired.— Advt.

Addisons wish to notify their customers of the arrival of their new linoleums direct from the ltoilie markets. Also carpet runners just opened.— Advt.

Half-price days commencing !' riday, November Rltli, new summer goods right down to halt usual prices. Being heavily overstocked "e give you your chance to buy our surplus slocks at half prices, -loin in with Hie thrifty, make this big concession sale von savings hank. MeGrucr s HallPrice Sale. Hokitika and Groyimnith. —Advt.

An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment <>l art silk dress stuffs, ginghams, and voiles, linens and other Christmas novelties at special cut prices at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

Summer colds and Ilay-Fever quickly banished by “ Nazol.” Inhaled or taken on sugar it has a wonderful healing effect. 60 doses Is Od.—Advt. Pec our stock of dainty handkerchiefs direct from Home. Only small quantities. Buy early and get a choice. Addisons. —Advt.

Farmers: Fire! Protect yourselves with “Underwriters ” Fire Extinguishers. Quickly suppress most dangerous outbreak. Always ready. Write lor Free Booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Now’s the time to “put down” a plentiful supply of eggs for future use. Use Sliarland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt.