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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1928, Page 2

Jurors notified to attend the Supreme Court sitting are notified they are not required.

The Supreme Court sittings will bo bold at Westport <>" June 13tb. and Hokitika on the 18th.

Goods traffic iransported through the Otira Lnnli« I for last week totals 10.153 tons, an increase of -107 tons compared with the previous year's corresponding period.

The death of Fay O’Neill, aged five years, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs 10. O'Neill, of Queen Street, Westport, occurred on Thursday under tragic <ir-cimista-iices. On Tuesday the child swallowed a whistle, and on Thursday she collapsed, death intervening while she was being taken to a doctor.

An accident happened to Mr Bert Chapman. of Boss, while motoring on tlie Upper Kokatalii road on Sat. unlay evening, the car going ofl the road and striking a post and capsizing in a growth of blackberries. I'lie car was considerably knocked about but luckily tho occupants, Mr and Mrs Chapman were not injured.

AVill i tlie withdrawal, alter 53 years at sea. of the New Zealand Government steamer Ifuiemoa. from the Auck-land-Pacific Islands run. the career of perhaps the mest historic vessel in New Zealand waters nears its end. Tho Hinemoa is a three-masted schoonerrigged vessel. She was built ill 1870 by Messrs Scott and Company. Ltd., of Greenock, and launched in May of that year. In 188-5 she was purchased by the New Zealand Government to replace the Stella, and for many years earned Governors and members of Parliament on the country's business. Latterly, however, she lias been engaged in the Auckland-Nine Island trades, and only six months ago established the fastest passage of her career between Norfolk Island and Auckland. In spite of ber age (she celebrated her o3nl. birthday on June Ist.) men who have sailed in her maintain that she is the most seaworthy vessel alloat. The Hinemoa will be offered for sale and is being replaced bv tlie motorsbip Maui Pom a re.

New games for the winter evenings: “Ludo,” “Snakes and I,adders,” “Motoring,” “Blow Football,” “The Zoo Sinnet,” “Steeplechase,” “BTd P'g,” “The Down Mail,” “The Fairy Princess,” “Flight Around the ’World,” “Big Game Hunting,” “Whizz” and Draughts at Is; Table Tennis 2s 3d, 3s. 7s (kl, 10s. 13s 6d at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Revell St.—Advt.

For evening wear we are now showing the latest in silks, georgettes, crepe de dienes, velvets, also gold and silver lace and 36-inch lace nets. New evening frocks now opening in taffeta, georgette, crepe de dienes and art silks.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Men's and hoys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horrockscs pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s 6d to 14s 6d ; hoys and youth 6s 6'd to 9s lid at McKays.—Advt.

.Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt.

No cold is “ Nazol ’’-proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes right to tlie root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is fid. ready for use.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs*. The new Gabardine Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a fine range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

This is c-ougli time, blit not if you take “ Nazol.” No cold is “ Nazol ” proof. Tlie best family protection. Prompt, pleasant and powerful. Is 6d buys (50 doses, ready to use.—Advt. The new cotton cloth “Azlin” and “Lampa, 36ins wide, similar to Tn dian Head in new range of shades. Prices Is 10£d at McKays.—Advt.

See Addison’s window for something exclusive in crepe de chine afternoon frocks.—Advt.

Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of the late Richard John Soddon. Wreaths were deposited on the Seddon Memorial in front of the Government building. The late Mr Seddon died at sea on June 10th. 1906, at the time representing Westland in Parliament and being the Premier of Yew Zealand. He was returning from Australia where lie had carried out an important political mission during which he had a wonderful reception from the public wherever he went. Mr Scddon had been connected with the political life of Westland, local and general, .since the early pioneering days. Mr Seddon was Premier of Now Zealand from 1896 to 1906—■ over thirteen years—the longest term of any Premier occupying the Premiership of Yew Zealand.

At a meeting of the Ivokatahi-Koite-rangi Winter Show held at Jvokatahi on Saturday evening the Secretary (Mr T. Kcclesfield) reported lie would lie ulilc to show a fair credit balance when all the accounts were settled. The President (Mr W. A. Jamieson) expressed his pleasure at the success of tlie recent Show and the financial position, which reflected credit on all concerned. A discussion arose on the failure to have special train arrangements made, in spite of the efforts of the committee and the member for the district, the Hon. J. G. Coates ultimately advising that the putting on of a special train was not warranted, it was resolved to make further application next year when it was hoped that the Show would he even larger than this year’s great success. It also was resolved to make other arrangements for the speechifying next year, so as not to take up so much of the time on the second day. It was also stated that a revision ol the total points lor the Show gave second place for most points to Mr J. Fleming, with 157 points, Mr J. Monk being third, with 151. V points. Members generally expressed their satisfaction at the result of the Show and after other matters were discussed the meeting terminated.

“Heroes of the Silver Fern” being a Souvenir Programme of the 1928 tour and a record of previous matches of the All Black Rugby Football teams. A concise history of Now Zealand's National game; a pictorial handbook that every Rugby follower will treasure. Price 2s Od at Yarrail's Sports Depot. —Advt.

Addison’s are offering a liberal discount on till ladies millinery, velour coals and fur necklets. Call early. Make a choice from our full stock. — Advt.

Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s:— I Soys fancy knit pullovers all sizes, girls liberty bodices 2s 9d each, children’s fleecy rompers from ■_> s f H |, children's fleecy dresses from , maids tteecv bloomers 2s Ski.— Advt.

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

Men’s overcoats, new styles just arrived, Kuglish and Yew Zealand make. Prices 59s Od to 66 6s. Men’s new gabardine overcoats, waterproof elk interlined, guaranteed weather proof, 95s at McKays.—Advt.