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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1927, Page 2

Tlio monthly mooting of tlir* Westland Progress League takes p'aoo tomorrow evening. Tlie In ter-W anganni Dairy Factory Coy. I,t<l. i.s inviting tenders for cartage for next season. Tenders close on June 18th. and specifications can I>e seen at the Company’s Office, Heropo. Mr A. Perotti has been elected to the New Zealand Racing Conference to represent the Greyrnouth District Clubs (south) for the next two years. The Clubs included in the group are, Reefton. Ivumara and Westland. The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nazol.” Xo cold is Xn-zol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears air passages. Is (Id buys CO Coses.—Adyt

A meeting of the Ladies Social Committee of tlie Excelsior F.C. will be held at Keller’s Rooms this evening at 7 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

The death took place at lleefton on Saturday of Mrs Margaret Mnldoon, aged 58. The deceased lady was the wife of Mr John Muldoon. and leaves two daughters and one son.

An old resident of lleefton passed away on Saturday in the person of Mrs Clara Blackadder Deceased, who was (ii years of age, was the wife of Mr David Blackadder. She is survived hy a large family.

The death occurred at the Grey Hospital on Saturday of Mrs Elizabeth Itadie, aged 43 years, the wife of Mr Peter Hadie. storekeeper, of Bell Hill. She was only taken ill recently, and was admitted to the hospital last week. Deceased was a native of Glasgow, and came to New Zealand about- 13 years ago, having resided at Bell Hill during the last three years. Bhe leaves a family of eight children, three hoys and live girls, the youngest being 18 months old. c >

A New Plymouth resident who was on the heath at the hack of Paritutu Sugarloaf a few days ago saw several objects lying on tlie sand i reports the

“ News "’). On close approach, tlie objects commenced to move and, becoming alarmed, clumsily waddled off into tlie water. They proved to lie seals. There were four of them, about five feet in length, with brown coats relieved with white under the neck and chest. For more than an hour the seals disported in the water close in shore, and then made oil’ in the direction of the submerged rocks lying a mile or so off the shore.

We regret to record the death of another very old and highly esteemed resident of Hokitika in the person of Airs Smith, widow of the late Air AA'iiliam Smith (a. former well-known baker of Weld Street, who died in 19l0), which took place yesterday at Westland Hospita l The deceased bail been in ill-health for ;> good while, her condition not being imp'ored hy an accident that resulted in the breaking of a leg some two years ago. Ai rs Km it’ was a native of Cornwall, and been an honoured resident of Hokitika for some fifty years, and had reached the age of 90 years. She was a sis'er of the late Ah' AVm. Jolly, of Hokitika.. She leaves one daughter, Aliss Jessie Sin i tli. who has tended her mother with loving care during her lengthy illness. To her the symeatV of many friends will he extended.

Someone with an authoritive voice rang up the broadcasting station at Auckland (says the “ Sun ”). declared that lI.AI. Prison was speaking, and asked that a message should he broadcast at once announcing the escape of four prisoners. The names and descriptions of the men were given. Their height was stated, one man had very prominent front teeth. and limped, another was dark with a prominent sear on his nose, and the fourth man was described as oft. 11 in. tall and slim. All were said to he armed with revolvers and ammunition from the guard room. It was all very circumstantial and appeared to he official. But the station manager was cautious. Before broadcasting a scare round the countryside he communicated with the gaol officials. As a result, the police are now looking for the practical joker who failed so badly, and there is no line and cry for four escaped men.

Dr T. G. Gray, Deputy-1 nspeclorGeneral of .Mental Hospitals, has returned to- Wellington from an ex-

tensive tour of foreign lountries. wh-.'i .■ lie gathered information relating to the treatment of the mentally defective. Dr Gray, who included in his itinerary San Francisco, A’nncotiver. the Eastern States of America. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, and Cape Town, will submit a comprehensive report on his Dissertations to the Government before the approaching session of Parliament. While in England, Dr Gray selected three senior assistant medical men for the Mental Hospitals Department—Dr T. Childs, of the Ministry of Pensions Hospital at Huddersfield: Dr J. AYallers, in urological specialist, Ministry of Pensions; and Dr Tl. Hayes, of the Alentnl Hospital, Hanwell,

Cits Cooking Demmnsfrations next Thursday, final of series. The following Thursday, Gas Cooking Competition, open to all residents of Hokitika, entries free. Useful household prizes for most points gained in competition. Kindlier particulars next week.—(Advt.

Just landed, ICO cases of apples, consisting of peariiiains. Jonathans, Wash ington, delicious and cooking varieties Also pears, tomatoes, etc. The grow ers’ instructions arc to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd.. ’Phone 2.—Advt. Ladies’ black Roslyn. woollen ribbed knitted stockings—more suitable for elderly ladies—will outlast two ordinary kind and stand mending. Prices Gs 6d and 7s 6d at McKay’s.—Advt.

Regular stocks drastically reduced. Ladies’ black cotton hose lOd and Is 4d pair; ladies’ all wool Botany Cashmere liose, in newest shades, 2s Hid pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, lis 10d pair; ladies’ all-wool Gauntlet gloves, 2s Gd and 5s lid; scalloped and embroidered duchess sots, 2s Gd; pure linen embroidered cushion covers, 2s Gd. McGruer’s Fire Sale, Hokitika and Greymoiitli.—Advt.

Xow rubber coats, just opened—-Two dozen ladies’ black rubber coats, sizes from 11 to oOin. These goods are usually sold at 32s Gd. Our price, 19s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

If your child is fretful and wakeful, it needs Wade Worm’s Figs. Sale and sure. All chemists and stores.—• Advt.