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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1926, Page 2

Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Jmte 20th, will be as follows: Kanieri, 8.30 a.in,; Hokitika 10 a.in. and 7 p.iti.

The funeral of the lute Mrs Jack took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by many friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated earlier in the day by Bev. Dr Kennedy who - also officiated at the graveside. A number of floral tributes were laid on the graveside from sorrowing friends.

The usual weekly euchre drive takes place at the Soldeirs’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. The prize fosr this evening are commodities to replenish the kitchen larder, and as such will fit into any home. Being the most attractive prizes yet offered a very large attendance should he attracted.

Tjio death took place at Itccfton Hospital on Tuesday night of a well known resident of Crushington in the person of Mr Harry Bray, who had boon in failing health for some time past. The late Mr Bray, who was 01 years of ago, came from Cornwall didect to Rooftop, and worked in the several mines and h.ntlories, and at the Koep-it-Dark battery he had the misfortune to lose some fingers through stampers falling upon them. He leaves a widow and one son and daughter.

About half a million Canadian fruit cases were imported into the Dominion last year, and this year importations will reach approximately the same fig ure. This moans that .about .-020,000 is lost to the New Zealand timber trade. The use of the'- Canadian ease is likely to increase, and is advocated purely because of its great superiority over the local production by the Fruitgrowers’ Federation. Though the New Zealand ease is so much inferior, it costs more. These facts were mentioned at a conference of fruitgrowers at Hastinsg yesterday;

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will be continued this (Friday) evening in the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock when special household prizes will be offered. First prize, 70H> bag of sugar, 501 b bag of flour, 51b camiistcr of tea, 51b of butter; second prize, 51b camiistcr of tea; third prize, 6 tins of assorted fruit; fourth prize, tin of assorted biscuits. The four winners each night play off at the end of the season lor a- lady’s or gout’s bicycle. 801 lup early. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The death of an old Bcefton resident, Mr William Campbell, occurred at bis residence, Dawson Street, at nil early hour yesterday morning. The deceased was a native of Scotland. 72 years of age. and had lived in Bcefton for about -10 years, lie had been in failing health for some years, but the end came suddenly, as he was walking about liis homo the evening before his death. He is survived by a widow, one son and two daughters. Mrs Archer, of Hokitika, is a sister of Mrs Campbell.

Yet another of the earliest West Coast pioneers yesterday joined the great majority in the person of Mr Michael McEnnney, of Blnketown, and formerly of Rimn. Deceased, who was eighty-one years of age, was a colonist of 63 years’ standing, and a native oi Ireland, was in the early days well known as a carrier on tlie roads of Westland. Some sixteen years ago he retired from business, and for twelve years past had hcen a resident of Blnketown. He was a man of most genial disposition, and made many friends wherever lie went. He leaves a widow and a large grown-up family of seven sons and three daughters, the latter being, Mrs L. Tom.nsi (Kumara), Mrs F. Fnirth (Blnketown), and Miss Julia McFnaney (Blnketown). The sons are: John (TCotuku), Joseph (Nelson Forestry Service), Peter Martin. Frank, and Henry (Greymouth). He also leaves 12 grand children.

A demonstration of the power of a new explosive for use in the killing of whales was given in Invercargill a few days ago by Mr J. H. Pomeroy,to a small concourse of spectators (says the Southland “Times”). Five tests were carried out. Two petrol tins, one. filled with water, and two oil drums, one of which was also filled with water were used. In the first case the charge exploded inside the tin and tore it to pieces. The old drum was similarly treated, and although the effect was not so drastic the tin was pierced and the lid raised to some extent. Tn every case pieces of lead were found inside the tins. The final experiment was carried out on a calf which was shot from a, distance of twenty yards. The shot proved effective, and. the animal was dead inside two minutes. Mr Pomeroy mentioned to a reporter that it would not be hard to judge from the effect of these small shots wliat would be the result of a charge twenty times the size.

The first dose of “ Nazol ” gives relief. Pleasant and safe to take. GO doses Is Gd. Breaks a cold up straightaway.—Advt.

Wit is the flower of imagination, hut “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” is the joy of the washhouse.—Advt.

Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is 6d and one free, six for 4s 6d and three free, 12 for ,9s and six free. Average one gross a day sold from .June Ist to sth. Only limited quantity left. Buy half-dozen lots. MeGruers. The Leading Drapers. Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

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

with instruct]’ >ns to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washingtons and other va - ieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Wade’s Worm Figs sure pleasant remedy for worms. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

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 be sold at reduced prices. Don’t hesitate till you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Advt. For Influenza Colds take

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure&dvt.

The Hockey Club are having a depot in Preston’s shop, opening at 2 o’clock to-morrow (Saturday). There will be a good assortment of home made goods. Everybody welcome to help.—Advt.

Nominations for a School Team Championship, with a limit- of eight stone, close on next Monday at 8 p.m. Country schools will be given power to combine in order to assist them to get a full team.—Advt.

An accident happened to Mr John Cameron, the well-known • carrier last evening about 5.30 o’clock, as a result of his dray capsizing, when lie was thrown out dislocating his hip. He was at once taken to Westland Hospital, where lie was attended by Dr Baird. He is now progressing well and will be all right in a. day or two.

Do not fail to pay a visit to the' monster clearing sale of boots and shoes at Mr Geo. Lukin’s warehouse, Bevell Street, commencing to-morrow morning and lasting for two weeks. Astounding bargains are being given to ensure an entire clearing out of the stock and a visit will be well repaid. Some values are recorded in an inset with this issue.

Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s 6d pair at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers —Advt.

Punts and Bow-boats can ’ fitted by novice with “ Wisconsin ” Motors which ensure speed of 7 miles an houi and 30 miles to the gallon of benzine. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.