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Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1927, Page 2

A notice appears in this issue bv I!'-' Public Trustee in Hie estates of Hi’ Into John Mclntosh McGowan of Koilerangi. and Caroline Amelia Bnhrr'son, of Hariliari.

The hig attraction set down for tonight lie long-night dame in St. Mary’s (lull. So he sure and conic along. Everybody welcome. Good music, Hoar and supper. Dancing at 8 p.iti. Admission Is (id.—Advt.

The old-time dance in the Kokatahi Public llali' on Wednesday evening is attracting a considerable amount of attention. and there promises to he a good attendance from surrounding districts. Good music, good floor and tt capital supper should give patrons a pleasant evening, while there will he a good moon for the homeward journey. The proceeds will be devoted to the Hall funds.

The death occurred at Tlcefton on Saturday morning of Mrs Elizabeth Margaret Shepherd, relict of Mr Geo. 11. Shepherd.' She was a native of Dunoon, Scotland, and was resident in the lleefton district for over 49 years. She has been in failing health for some time, and the end was not unexpected. She is survived by four sons (one at Quetta, India I, and two daughters, both the latter being resident in Beefton. Deceased was aged 73 years.

At Grcymouth on Friday evening the parishioners of Holy Trinity Church gathered in force in Trinity Hall, to hid a formal farewell lo Mr E. B. Mabin, who has been closely identified with the work of the church for the past twenty-five or thirty years in the capacities of lay-reader, churchwarden, superintendent at Ulnketown Sunday School', and as a choir member. Complimentary speeches were made recognising the services rendered and the presentation was made of a wallet and cheque.

A question as to what the Government proposes to do in regard to Waimnunga State Farm was asked in the House of Representatives by Mr Seddon. The Minister of Agriculture (Mr Hawkcn) said that ilie Tartu had boon engaging the Department’s attention recently. There had been some troiiihlo with the river. He intended to go to the West Coast as soon as the session was over, and would inspect the farm and see what better use could be made of it.

The vanishing of a mail hag containing cheques to the value of at least £17,900 during transit between Auckland and Hamilton last Saturday evening is still' shrouded in mystery, but a somewhat sensational development is that one of the missing cheques lias been cashed in Auckland. Advice has been received by one hank that cheques forwarded from the Auckland office were valued at £IS,SOD, while the respective total values of parcels of cheques in transit to other Hamilton hanks were £ISOO, £BOO, £319, £2Bl and £2OO. Fears are entertained that cheques from branch hanks north of Auckland were also in the mailbag, but inquiries on the point have not yet received replies. Concern is felt by one bank regarding hills of lading expected from Australia believed to have been included in the mailbag. The inconvenience that would he caused to the hank’s customers should these hills of lading he lest would he very considerable.

Ladies’ new umbrellas, a big range in qualities, just opened up. Latest styles in handles. Prices os lid to 2os. —McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt. Less than a penny a dozen. That i.s what it costs to preserve eggs with Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Keeps eggs fresh for months. —Advt.

The first of tbe spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at McKay’s. —Advt.

Keep the kiddies free from coughs and colds with “ Nazol.” Soothes, relieves, penetrates. Is fid for fiO doses. —Advt. Evening Frocks and evening dress flowers: Beautiful selection now on view at McKay’s, Holfjtikj}.—Advt, ■

Particulars of the Stock Sale to be held at the Kolratalii Saleyards by M. Houston and Coy. on "Wednesday Sept. 21st. appears in this issue.

Tom.’.nson and Gifford notify they have two 5-valve Neutrodvno Wireless Receiving Sets and also a StewartWarner 6-tube Single-Dial Control for sale at reasonable prices.

The Prime Minister in the House of Representatives on Friday night intimated that on Tuesday the tariff resolutions would he brought down, and on Wednesday the Summer Time Bill would bo further considered.

In order not to clash with the Competitions Social to (he held to-morrow evening in the Soldiers’ Hall, the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts has been postponed for one week, and will •he held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday the 20th. inst. at S o’clock.

A Church Parade was held yesterday morning of Territorials, Senior Cadets, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. There was a very fair muster. Headed by the Municipal Band in their new uniforms, the turn-out was n very satisfactory one, and quite a large number gathered to view the parade on the nay to and from the churches.

Military Ball Standing Orders, September 21st, as issued by the management committee: Revallio 1100 hours, lunch 11500 hours, dinner 2015 hours, march-out 2015 hours. attack 2030 hours, mess 2230 hours onwards, last post 2100 hours, lights out ?, canteen all hours, orderly room when required. Ball Committee. —Advt.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing in this isuo under the crest of the Wellington College Old Hoys’ Association. This refers to the Moll of Honour in the Memorial Hall of the College, and asks parents and friends of Oi'd Roys who took part In the war to make a close, scrutiny of the list in order to rectify any errors which may appear'.

The death occurred suddenly oil Saturday evening at his residence, Richmond street, Cobden, of Mr John A. O'llaia, a well-known resident. The deceased, who was 30 years of age, was a railway employee, and had been engaged on flui operations at Elmer Lane, where he was at work en Saturday. After returning home, he went to lay down awhile, hut within half an hour lie died, lie was a married man and leaves a widow and two children. Deceased was regarded as a man of excellent physique, and his demise suddenly came to his friends and relatives as a painful surprise.

As the result ol a decision by the New Zealand Rugby I’nion. there wilt’ he no further matches this season for the Riuifurly Shield. A provisional challenge had been made by South Can ter bury within the time limit laid down bv the -New Zealand Rugby Union. hut the head union has decided that the challenge is invalid as Canterbury did not hold the Shield at the time the challenge was made. The ruling of the New Zealand Union is that no more matches for the Ranfurfy Shield will he played this season. This means that Canterbury will hold undisputed possession of the Shield until next season.

Particulars of the infernal machine sent by post to a Mr Lord at Wellington state an examination of the box if was contained in showed that iL was set to “ lire ” as soon as the hook was undone ami the lid lifted. When the heolc released the catch on the box it would make an electric contact from two dry cell storage batteries, the wires of which were passed into a gi’ass tube containing a greyish powder. In the end of the tube through the centre of a small cork a detonator was iitted. The. whole ingenious contrivance had been packed securely in cotton wool to prevent any breakages or interference before the catch had been released. The dry batteries were bolted together ill a compartment of three-ply wood to keep the switch from becoming foul. Happily the tiling did not fire when opened, because one of the storage batteries had been slightly interfered with through transit. The seven plugs of gelignite packed in the box were enough to demolish practically the whole of the three-storey brick building of Magnus Motors, Ltd. Had Mr Lord jerked the box open quickly, it would have probably gone off with terrible loss of life. The bn\ was posted in the parcel-post box at the "Wellington G.P.O. on Saturday or Sunday.

AMiilehait netting made to sample of netting supplied b.v professional Hokitika whitebniter is now on sale at AlcKny’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt. A cold in the head can be quickly relieved with “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. 00 doses Is (kl.—Advt.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First aifl for eoilsrhs. colds, influenza Now crepe de chines just opened up New colour shades. Prices 7s 6d, Ss lid, and 11s 6d a yard.—McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt. Preserved eggs can he poaclied, boiled or fried if you use SharlaiuPs Mon ” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt. Our first delivery of new season’s hats are now arriving, now styles and all the latest colours- in crinolines, sii'ks, satins, bubble straws, also smart selection of models and ready-to-wcars. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

That tickling, irritating cough can he promptly relieved by a few drops of “ Nnzol ” taken on i'ump sugar. 60 doses Is fid.—Advt.

Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stunner apples. Paterson Michel and C'o.. Ltd.. AVharf Street Hokitika.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. New goods now opening in all departments: Bordered voiles, taffetas, zephyrs, the latest patterns in exclusive dress lengths, printed voiles in large variety from 7s fid, the dress length.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe and certain remedy for worms. No had after-effects.—Advt.