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Hokitika Guardian, 20 August 1926, Page 2

Mr Wm. Clements inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Messrs McGruors (Westland) Ltd., distribute with this issue an inset setting forth final sale bargains for Saturday and Monday. t Rugby reps.—The best selection of Art Union Tickets if the popular Golden Treasure with the Improved Double Butt. £-10(10 prizes. Buy to-day.— Advt. The adjourned meeting of those intending to join the Westland Miniature Rifle Club will be held at the Soldiers” Hall at 7.00 o’clock on Monday evening, to elect officers and arrange for the inauguration of the Club. All interested are invited to attend the meeting at which the Club will be finally launched. The funeral of the kite Mr George McMillan of Herepo took place yesterday afternoon to Harilnui cemetery, and was attended by 'i large number of mourners from all parts of the district. The Rev. J. Young conducted the services at the Anglican Church and graveside, and the Rev. J. Perkins read the Masonic service at the graveside.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall, this (Friday) evening, when the following useful prizes will be for competition :—First, cut glass salad bowl, six cut glass sweet dishes to match, six glass tumblers ; second, set of four aluminium pots; third, alarm clock; fourth, set of afternoon tea spoons in case. The four prize winners each night play off at the end of the season for a Indies’ or gents’ bicycle. Admission 2s. Supper! Eight o’ clock s'ha rp.—Advt.

A Bill proposing amendments in the Local Elections and Rolls Act, 1025, has been circulated in the House of Representatives. It contains various machinery clauses of no special general interest. There is provision for the supply of another voting paper where a voter returns a spoilt paper to the Returning Officer or his deputy. The cross system of voting is to be abolished in favour of the striking out of names for whom the candidate does not wish to vote. Persons whose names are not oil the roll may vote by declaration. Corporate bodies whose names are on the roll may appoint some persons to vote on their behalf.

A pretty wedding was solemnised yesterday morning at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Greymouth, the contracting. parties being Miss Maud Walton, youngest daughter of the late Mr Walton and Mrs W. Walton, Greymouth. to Mr M. Olsen of Hokitika. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr L. Walton, was attired in a beautiful frock of shell pink georgette, relieved with silver, with shoes to match and wore the orthodox wreath and veil. The bridesmaid, Miss Lilian Tnbb, wore a charming frock of can de nil crepe de clieiie. with silver shoes. Both carried pretty shower bouquets. Mr Alan Walton wis best man. The Rev. .7. F. Martin officiated. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at a breakfast given bv the bride’s mother, at her residence in Chapel Street. Mr and Mrs Olsen left later by the express, the bride travelling in a pretty bois de rose frock, with hat to match. A smart grey coat completed the toilet.

The fastest forward move you can make is to send for 2s 6d tickets or book of nine for £1 in the popular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union. £4OOO prizes. On sale everywhere.—Advt.

Last week of Sale! No reasonable offer refused for balance of stock in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Department. —Schrpder and Co,^-Adyt.

A Land Transfer Act notice appears a this issue.

The aniversarv ball will* be held in Albert Hall, Ruatapu on Wednesday, Sept. 10th'. Music by Ross’s Orchestra.

Golden Treasure Art Union Tickets 2s 6d each or nine for £l. £4OOO prizes. P.O. Box 171, Groymoutli.— Advfc.

A meeting of all senior members of l, e Kanieri Football Club will lie held li the pavilion on Cass Square on Sa.unlay afternoon at 2.30 p.m.

The annual meeting of members of ho Hokitika Bowling Club will he leld on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock. Vll members and intending members ire requested to attend.

The P.S.A. in the Ross Methodist Church will 'be held oil Sunday afternoon at 2.30 p.m.. when the Rev. G. Knowlos-Smith will speak on “Wonder-, ful Prayer.”

Groymoutli electric power for street lighting was formally turned on last evening when “Brighter Groymoutli”. week was inaugurated. Speeches were made at the Town Hall by the Mayor ami others there being a large public attendance.

While one of Mr D. W • Robertson's motor lorries were proceeding along the Big River road on Tuesday, it bad the misfortune to get its steering gear broken, and the lorry went over the side of the road and fell down a distance estimated at about 200 foot. A. "Robertson, the driver, sustained only a slight hurt to a shoulder, and bis escape from severe injuries is simply miraculous.

Air .J. Wills bad the misfortune to get his motor lorry damaged on Wednesday, while proceeding down Anderson’s'road to Kerr’s farm, Reef ton. He had nearly reached bis destination when the steering gear jammed and the lorry run off the toad and carried away a panel of fencing, as well as breaking a fencing post ofi. Alt AVills j limned clear and dul not receive any injury, but the lorry bad a wheel smashed.

\ kick into touch -is being bettei than cut of touch with the popular Golden Treasure Improved Rouble Butt Vrt Union. Book of nine for £l. or 2s Cd each, £4OOO prizes. For sale everywhere.—Advt.

Au accident occurred on the watcifront at Greymouth on. Wednesday when Air James AlcGinley sustained a severe abrasion of the leg while engaged in shunting a truck of timber. lie AMIS attending to a. pull rope attached to a step at the rear *of the tiuck when the iron plate of the step gave way. Air AlcGinley Was struck with considerable force on the knee and ankle by the metal.

Air Patrick Djtitanellnn, of Nelson Creek, member of the Grey Count\ Council, yesterday afternoon mot with a serious accident at the sawmill of Afe'ssrs Doimellnn Bros.,'Nelson Creek. Jfr. Donnellan. wlio has been for some time incapaca ted for work through nil injury in his knee, was yesterday visiting the mill, and Avliile crossing the viaduct leading to it. he fell off the structure, and rolling down some distance, sustained serious injury to his back-.

We regret to record the death of Afr John Alitcluil the well-known roadman of Alikonui which took- place last night about 10 o'clock. ’J he deceased was a son of the late Air S. Mitchell, V.C., and was horn in Boss fifty years ago. For many years he was a wellknown roadman under the Public Works Demrtinent and only retired on superannuation a short time ago owing to failing Health. He had a severe seizure a few days ago and was unable to rally from' it. Deceased leaves a widow (a daughter of Air Hetlwig. a well-known Boss resident) ami a family of thirteen children, mostly groAVu up. He leaves six sisters (Airs Cunlilfc of Ward, ' Aliss Alitehell head Blanket Nurse at Wellington, Afrs A. H. Keller, Hokitika, Airs .Tones, Wellington, Airs Pump'hrey, of Baetalii. and ATiss Edith Alitehell, of Alikonui, and four brothers, (Samuel at Alikonui, Frank at Boss, Stewart at Christchurch, and William in Canada). Very general regret is felt at the pissing and sincere sympathy expressed for the Avidow, family and relatives.

The County Clerk at Wednesday’s meeting of the Grey County Council stated that the Westland County had not favoured the purchase of a small car for the use of the Traffic: Inspector, the other local bodies in the-No. 12 Highways District all favouring the proposal. Tt was suggested that the Grey County Council, which was acting as “manager” might consider providing the ear, and charging the recognised scale rate of 8d per mile, on the. active mileage travelled by it, to each local body in whose interest respective journeys were made. The charge would, in time, liquidate the cost of the calami. provide funds for its maintenance. It was decided to refer the question again to the Westland County. The County Clerk remarked that already the Inspector had contributed to the revenue as a result of two trips along the rood. With a car at’his disposal, he could go further afield, and would probably catch “overweights’ all over the district, and incidentally considerably add to the heavy weight motor fees.

A .great team will be trying for the £4OOO prizes in the popular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union,. Buy a 2s 6d ticket to-day or book of nine for £l. Selling like hot cakes.—Advt.

Is Sale Is! At MeGruer’s for two days only. Saturday and Monday, Aug. 21st and 23rd. Last days of stile. Hundreds of articles worth from 2s to 755. Now all one price Is each. It will pay you to beg. borrow or otherwise find money to visit this great Is clearance. A few shillings will go a long way. See the windows. Doors open at 9.30. Be there: MeGruer’s. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Our Sale definitely closes on Saturday. August 21st. your last opportunity to secure mantles, costumes, coats and frocks at half price.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

“ Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts” (Ruskin), while “No-Rub-bing Laundry Help ” is doing the weekly washing.—Advt.

36-inch striped flannelettes, usually 2s Od a yard. McKay’s sale price l.s 9d a vard.—Advt.