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Hokitika Guardian, 7 September 1926, Page 2

The Bcetor and- Staff of the School insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Patersons opposite the National Bank arc clearing all woollen frocks, costumes and jumpers at half-price for one week only.

Territorial firing party will parndo at the Drill Shed to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Absolutely no leave granted.—Advt.

The Muriel Starr Company is now producing comedy and dramatic pieces on the East Coast. There is then to be a tour of the North Island finishing at Auckland at the end of next month. Thereafter the Company tours the main centres in the North Island, concluding at Masterton, with the West Coast of this Island to follow.

“Britain imports 30,000 tons of bacon each week, and little of it comes from New Zealand.” said Mr L. B. Beale, British Trade Commissioner, at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. “If you can increase your production and maintain the quality there is room at Home for your goods. Britain is still the centre and envy of the world, and with loyal support from her dominions she will continue to hold the position she lias had for generations past.”

An outbreak of fire in the rear portion of the Linwood Congregational Church schoolroom resulted in the City Fire Brigade being called out at 3 a.in. on Sunday. An excellent save was made, the damage being slight. The building is owned by the Congregational Union of New Zealand, and it is insured in tho Insurance Office of Australia for £550. A suspicion exists that the outbreak was the work of ineendinristfi.

Mr W. Jeffries, County Chairman, accompanied by Air W. Millner. County Overseer, left on a twolve-dav tour of South AA’estland yesterday afternoon. lntei'-AA’anganui and AA'ataroa Flats are to bo inspected to-day. after which the party will push south, travelling as far as Jackson Bay, where the proposed reading scheme is to be inspected. At the Bay it is hoped to meet the s.s. Tutanekai which will have aboard the Government officials and representatives of the Progress League, who are to inspect the ronding proposals also.

Patrick John Griffin formerly a rosi dent at AA’estport. died at the hospita yesterday. The deceased who was i

labourer by occupation, was a native ol Ireland, but had been some 18 years in New Zealand. He was only 48 years of age. He saw war service, and being a returned soldier arrangements artbeing made to accord him a military funeral to-morrow afternoon. Hfs wile Mrs Elizabeth Griffin, came to reside in Hokitika when her husband’s condition was serious, and has been living in Park Street for some little time. Much sympathy will bo felt lor the bereaved wife in her great loss.

Professor J. 13. Condliffe, of the Economies Department of Canterbury College, lias been asked by the Cambridge, and London School of Economics to act as its correspondent. In making this announcement at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, Mr Norton Francis said this wiw an honour to the professor, and to the Chancellor. It was the first time that anyone in Australia 01 New Zealand had been asked to be correspondent of what was regarded the largest school of economics in the world. ‘lt- is strange to think that there is no church at all south of AA'ataroa, which is 120 miles north of Oknru.” remarks Bishop AA'est-AA'atson in his monthly letter in the “Church News.” “I could not help wishing,” lie adds, “that there was even a tiny House of God at some of the settlements where some good layman might take a simple service on Sundays, and round which the thoughts and devotions of the children might centre as they grow up. But life is hard and strenuous in the settlements. and building is expensive. Perhops the Sunday School by post may help parents and children in lonely places; I am sure there is no work more important. T should like to add just a word of admiration of the great work being done by the school teachers in lonely places.” Best A'alue in town for 80in, whitebait netting, 3s 3d per yard.—Addisons.—Advt. Exceptional value in ladies’ all-wool cashmere hose double feet, wide tops, colours: grey, champagne, nigger, tan, fawn, black, castor, were 4s lid pair. Now half price, 2s fid pair. Don’t miss this chance of buying two pairs of stockings for the price of one pair, MeGruers, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika ancj Greymouth,—Advt,

Notice of an impounded white mare at Kokatahi Pound appears in this issue. A meeting of the Committee of the Miniature Rifle Club will bo held on Thursday evening at 7,‘!0 o’clock. Messrs M. Houston and Co. will also sell to-morrow afternoon in the mart, at 2.30 p.iii., freehold section, corner of Hampden and Hoffman Streets. A reminder is given of the auction sale of freehold town property on the estate of the late Mrs Wogan, which Messrs Houston and Co will sell in the mart to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 p.m. The property is centrally situated in Fitzherbert Street. The usual weekly tournament will he held in St. .Mary’s Club Rooms this evening. The prizes to lie given will be:—First, a. double bed marcel],-i quilt and two pillow shams; second, a rug; third, a quarter of a ton of coal ; fourth, a bedroom clock. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt.

The Miniature Rifle Club opened its session suceesfully last evening at the Soldiers’ Hall in the presence of a large attendance of Indies and gentlemen, many of whom took part in the practice shooting. There will he a match next Monday night for tho President’s prizes. The spring frock of the season will be in floral voile for certain. In anticipation of the demand we have a large range for selection, including exclusive dress lengths from Is lid to 3s lid yard.' An early visit will be appreciated.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. News has been received of the death in New South Wales on 9th. August of Mrs Ennn, at the ago of 25 years. Deceased was the youngest daughter (Eileen) of the late Mr David Graham of Koitcrangi, and a sister of Mrs J. Monk (Kokatahi), Mrs H. Lynch (Christchurch), M.rs Mason (Palmerston North), Mrs Devanev (Wellington). Mrs J. Sliivas (Hokitika), Miss M. Graham (Sydney) and several brothers residing about the district. A husband is left. Deceased was a native of Ivoiterangii

Tho wedding took place last evening at 7 o’clock at All Saints Church, Hokitika, before a large congregation when Mr John Lancelot Menzies, the well-known engineer of the Ivanjeri Lake Power House and formerly of Christchurch, was united to Miss Florence Sarah Stanyer, late of the staff of the Mental Hospital. Mr S. Wright gave the bride away and Mr F. Roehford was best man. The Bov. John Perkins officiated. The happy couple left shortly afterwards for the north where tho honeymoon is being spent. They carry with them the good wishes, of a wide circle of friends for their future happiness.

The death took place last evening after a long illness of Mrs Ann Ogilvic, at the residence of her daughter. The deceased was a native of County Clare, Ireland, and 80 years of age. She was one of the oldest residents of the West Coast, having come to the district some 58 years ago. She resided at Big Dam in (he early days and Inter removed to Hokitika whore she was n well-known figure over a long period of years. Her husband predeceased her many years ago. She leaves a family of three married daughters' (Mrs J. .1. Morgan of the ’ Masonic Hotel, Mrs Klee of Wellington, and Mrs Bridget- of Wellington). Many friends will extend their sympathy to tho relatives in their bereavement.

This morning Messrs Morpeth.' Commissioner of Crown Lands, C. Maolarlano, Crown Lands Ranger, and Neville. Stock Insepctor, left.by train on route for the Bluff where they join tho Tutauekai for Jacksons Bay. They will have as fellow passengers representatives of the Progress League from Christchurch. Dir S. W. Ford and Dr Buchanan are already aboard the Tutauekni. having joined the steamer at Lyttelton for the -purpose of the sea voyage while the boat was visiting the lighthouses. Just at present the steamer is at Foveaux Strait, and the passengers aboard report having a most (interesting and enjoyable time aboard. Most of the party on landing at Jacksons Bay will ride up the Coast for an inspection tour, of the country.

Our household drapery is bought direct from the manufacturers and bears no middlemen’s profits. Country clients should take advantage of the special inducements we offer appearing in another column.- Schroder and Co Advt.

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