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Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1928, Page 2

Tint Municipal Conference opens at Nelson on Wednesday next, March 14th,

The test of goods is their worth—not 'their selling price. Our six guinea navy serge suits to measure are not elienp. They are good suits at a very low price.—AY. IT. Stopforfh.—Advt.

A lire at Kokiri destroyed the residence of Airs T. Brooks, about I l o’clock on Thursday night, the cause of the outbreak being unknown. The building was insured for €2OO, and the furniture for a similar amount, all in tlie Yorkshire Office.

The Westport “Times’’ of 'Thursday stated:—Tile bush fires at Tvarameu, are now abating Rain began to fall last (Wednesday) night and it is still raining. The whole district is still covered with a thick blanket of smoke. Serious damage was done to Watson’s flax swamp, some hundreds of acres of flax being destroyed. A good deal of busiiland also was destroyed. The danger of further fires is passed for the time being. No buildings were destroyed.

The Reefton “Times’’ states: —i he bush fires at Rosstown on Wednesday evening assumed large proportions and about five o'clock the cottage owned by Mr Les Harris was threatened. Scrgt. Fryer and a party of men proceeded to the scene, and the furniture uas removed from the building and counter-lires were set to bum the scrub nearest to the- building. When this was done, all danger was removed. The hush tire, however, continued and extended all over the hills to the south of the town of Reefton.

Next Saturday there will be a gala day on Cass Square in aid of the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The occasion is to help with the improvement of the town reserves and the ocean beach, and as far as funds permit a comprehensive scheme will ho carried out. Committees of ladies are helping in various ways, and the Municipal Band will parade. A feature of the afternoon will be the balloon racing. Some monster balloons are to ho sent up and are sure to excite great interest. Next Friday night there will l>e a popular dance in the Soldiers’ Hall, where Ross’ Orchestra will provide music. Supper will be served, and everything done to make the ’evening a very pleasant one.

The rage of the season “ The Clara Bow Felts ” in all the latest shades, This line is very scarce and will soon be sold out. Call early, and make your choice. Prices 8s lid and 9s ILL —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Just arriving from Nelson and Otago large consignments of tomatoes, apricots, nectarines and plums. Our instructions are to sell at lowest mar-.e prices. Paterson, Michel and 0., Ltd., (phone No. 2). — Advt.

For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture, polish with liquid "Tan--01.” Won’t smear, and does not collect dust. Economic;)! and easily applie4sTr4j}y|:

Carpi. Charles Collyer left this morn- j mg for Trgntham to take part in the Territorial rifle competition. J A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will he held, next Wednesday afternoon, March 14th, at 2.30 o’clock. A notice to Territorials appears in this issue of six day’s consolidated training l>eing held from 19th. March for those who have not attended the annual training camp. Suits, fit and.style guaranteed, made from the world-known “ Priestleys ” navy serge (guaranteed indigo) for a cash price of six guineas—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt. The following members of the Hokitika Cricket Club have been selected to play in a combination match at I the Mental Hospital, Hokitika v. Mental Hospital.:—Nightingale, Turner. Daly, Stapleton, Dougherty, Coulson, Dale, King R., Ferguson, Cooper, King C. .T., Thomas, McGavin. Play commences at 1.30 p.m. sharp. If you are bent on a bright and attractive display of musical talent, come along to the Princess Theatre on Thursday evening next, where a Grand National Concert is to take place. You will he highly delighted with the entertainment for in the programme set down individual tastes are catered for. The programme should go with a good swing from the rise to the fall ol the Curtain, and at the conclusion you will vote it one of the best concerts ol' its kind held here for many years. A Wellington message states that, the death occurred yesterday niornin i of Mr Oliver Meiyhinney, aged !■'». < t’ipitea Street. lie was Private Serletary to the late Hi. Hon. R. J. Heddon. Mon. T. V. Duncan, Hon. K. McNabh and was associated with Mr j. 1), Ritchie (Land Purchase Officer). Before joining the Public Service. He was a journalist on the now defunct “Globe” published in Dunedin. At that time when a circus was on at Dunedin, Mr Mewhinncv accepted a challenge and entered the cage ol a roaring lion, for which he received a gold medal.

The death took place at an early hour this morning at Westland Hospital of Mrs Eggeling, wife of Mr Fred Eggeling, the well-known blacksmith, now of Gladstone, near Paron. The deceased had been in ill-health for a considerable time past, and some weeks ami had a fall and dislocated her thigh, being brought to Hokitika Hospital for treatment. Her condition for some time past had been known to be very serious. A native of Germany, deceased came to New Zealand when 1-1 years of age, and most of her long residence in New Zealand hud been spent in Hokitika, for a long pfcrioxlof years residing in Bealcy St., some time ago removing to Gladstone Siding with her husband. She leaves a husband and family of two daughters (.Mrs J. J. Williams, of Hampden St. and Mrs .1. Smith, of Cobdcn). General sympathy will l>e extended to the bereaved husband and family in their loss.

The wise man wants to look well. Our six guinea navy serge suits will solve the problem.—\V. H. Stopforth.— Advt.

Instructed by the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of William ArcFay. deceased, to realise immediately on stocks, Messrs W. McKay and Son offer £IO,OOO worth of drapery, clothing furnishings etc. at extraordinary low prices. A great Idealisation Sale, now I* roeceding. Stocks must bo sold. Advt.

McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Rest quality Pillow Cases, regular prices Os lid, Realisation prices 2s lid. Cheaper Pillow Cases, Realisation prices, Is, Is -Id and Is 8d each.— Ad vt.

The most economical floor and furniture polish is “ Tan-Ol.” Gives a dry. brilliant gloss that lasts a long time. Does not smear. All grocers.—Advt The surest remedy tor worms Wade’s Worm Figs. Children like them. No bad after-effects. Chemists and stores.—Ad-.