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Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1926, Page 2

The escapee from the Mental Hospital was recaptured lost evening about 5 o’clock at Arnhura. The man did not appear to be suffering from the effects of exposure.

The death occurred yesterday after a long illness of .Mrs Richard Dumpliy, of Christchurch, and a native of of Hokitika. She was the wile of the late Richard Dumpliy, formerly of the Albion Hotel, Greymouth. and leaves one daughter, two sons and several sisters. The interment takes place at Reefton on Friday.

Thi? Returned Soldiers’ Assn. Knoll re Tournament "ill he continued in the Soldier’s Hall next Friday, June 11th. at 8 o’clock sharp. Ist. prize, 100-day clock in glass case; 2nd., alarm clock; 3rd., rose howl; 4th., case F.P.N.S afternoon tea spoons. The four winners each night will play oil' at the end of the season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Roll up! Supper provided. Admission, 2s.—Advt.

To-morrow afternoon the Committee of the Girl .Guide Association is arranging an informal afternoon tea in tb? annexe of the Soldiers’ Hall, so that all parents and friends interested in the Girl Guide movement may have an opportunity of meeting Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, and hearing of the aims and progress- of lb? movement. As this will he Lady Marjorie’s last visit before her return to England, the committee arc anxious for a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen.

The wedding of a popular couple took plnoo yesterday morning at St. Patrick’s fliurcli, Greymouth, when Miss Violet Lilian Larcoinbe, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Larcoinbe, of Shakespeare St., was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr John Devescovi. of Kunanga. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Father M.cMonagle. The bride was attired in an ensemble suit of henna rep. and a smart felt hat to match, and was attended by her sisters. Misses Minnie and Rose Larcoinbe. who wore frocks of fawn rep and hats to match. Mr W. Larcomhe. junior, was best man. A reception was held in Herb. Moore’s Tea Rooms, and later the newly-married couple left for Palmerston North and Hamilton, on their honeymoon.

For removing worms, Wade’s Worn Figs certain, safe emedy. No had a f t er-effect s.—A d vt.

Schroder and Co offer wise buyers the chance of the season, the newest in ladies’ coats in the most approved style and colours at Wholesale cost. Also huge stock of blankets, rugs and quilts bought cheap to he sold at reduced prices. Don’t hesitate till you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Advt.

Kept awake by persistent barking cough? Get “ Nazol.” Penetrates air passages and promptly 'relieves irritation. Is Gd for GO doses.—Advt.

Blankets! Blankets! Do you want any blankets because if you do we can self them to von cheaper than anyone else in town. You may get lower quality elsewhere—our are first class 'quality at certainly lower price for cash at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

What! Away from school to-dav ? Give the child “ Nazol ” for that cold or cough. No cold is " Nazol ’.’-proof. Take it on sugar. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. For Influenza Colds take

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co will sell in the mart on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock GO cases of assorted prime apples.

Messrs Harley and,Co Ltd will sell by public auction at their rooms Greymouth on July stli at 2 p.m. the trawler Wakaiti with two semi-diesel engines and all gear.

A meeting of the Hokitika senior team and supporters will he held at Keller’s Sample Rooms this (Wednesday). evening at 8 o’clock sharp.— Advt,

The Railway Department advertise in this issue the delaying of the ordinary 9.15 i).m. train from Greymouth to Hokitika until 10 p.m. in connection with the Boxing Contest to he held at Grey mouth on Saturday, 12th. .Tune.

An urgent meeting of all junior members and supporters of the Excelsior Football Club is called for Thursday. evening next at the Shed, North Revcll St., at 7 o’clock sharp. As tbe business is of an important nature it is requested that, all attend.—Advt.

At last night’s meeting of tbe Grey Harbour Board, (Mr J. Steer was reelected chairman for the ensuing year. This is the tenth year in succession that Mr Steer has held this -office. Messrs D. Tenncnt and J. McLean, in moving and seconding the nomination of Nlr Steer, respectively, paid high tribute to the work done by him as Chairman of the Board.

During a recent trip, the lion. 0. -J. Hawken, while motoring over a rough road, was bumped to the top of his car, and he received rather an ugly calji wound, which had to he drawn toother with stitches. Mr Hawken, however, made light of it, and came up smiling to his office, and later to a long Cabinet mooting.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week -ended noon on (Monday totalled 30, as follows : —Canterbury : Scarlet fever 9, diphtheria 11, tuberculosis 2, pneumonia 3, erysipelas 1, septic abortion 3. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1. Deaths—Canterbury: Tuberculosis 1, pneumonia 1.

Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this mouth. Palmolive Soap two for Is .(id and one free, six foils (id and three free, 12 for 9s and six free. Average one gross a day, sold from June Ist to sth. Only limited |ii:i utity left. Buy halt-dozen lots. McGruers. The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greyniouth.—Advt.

The Union S.S. Company’s s.s. Kartigi, one of the latest additions of up-to-date cargo steamers added to their licet, left Greyniouth on this morning’s tide for Wellington with a record cargo of coal and timber, totalling 3,(Kit) tons, leaving that port in one bottom,. She was drawing JSft. lore and aft and had no difficulty in negotiating the bar. plenty of water being available and the sea on its best behaviour.

There was a larg.-j attendance aL the usual weekly Uiuriiaiuent held in (St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening, the prize winners Icing: Ist. Mrs Hatch (aluminium Lit: lion set): 2nd., Mrs Chaplin (tea set) : 3rd. Mr lv. Glover (a .-I of jugs): Itii., Mrs J. Sullivan (half-dozen cups and saucers). Valuable prizes are again being offered for next Tuesdays tournament as follows: Ist., honey-comb quilt, 1 doz. pillow" slips and 2 doz. shams; second, table damask and half-dozen (serviettes ; third, large ham (donated by Mr W. Jeffries); • 111 i., gent’s umbrella.

Mr G. Wilson-, who has been locomotive eningeer for the South Island since tha re-organisation of the Railway Department last year, has been promoted to a position on the headquarters stall' of the Department. He has been succeeded in Christchurch by Mr P. R. Angus, who was formerly attached to the chief mechanical engineer’s office as locomotive engineer, and recently returned from a tour of railways abroad. (Mr Angus has already taken lip his new duties. Prior to the reorganisation of the Department he was district locomotive engineer at Greyniouth.

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to G3s, McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

Sensible and scientific. ‘‘Nazol’’ for colds, coughs, influenza. Clears head, soothes, throat and chest. GO doses Is fid.—Advt.

Coughs can’t resist “ Nazol.” Take it on loaf sugar. Penetrates all passages. Soothes, heals; GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.