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Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1928, Page 2

The balance sheet of the Hokitika Savings Bank for the year ended 31st March, 1928, appears in this issue. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and AVest Const Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 74, as follows :— Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 51; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 9; pneumonia, 8; pneumonic influenza, 1 ; erysipelas, 2. AVest Coast: Diphtheria 1. The Public Trustee as executor In the estate has directed the manager to reduce stocks immediately To effect huge reductions are being made in prices. Big Sale starts on Friday.— McKay’s.— Adyfc ; t

St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening hold a large attendance for the weekly euchre tournament. The following were the successful competitors:—First, Mr R. Paterson; second, Mrs .1. Roberts; third, Mrs I. Brown; fourth, Mr Edwards. Supper was served in conclusion.

There was a largo and interested attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday afternoon for tlio gas-cooking demonstration conducted by Mrs Heinz. It was a request afternoon and several dainties were prepared and cooked at the request of patrons. The work of the class was followed closely. Several recipies were given out and also much general information in respect to the use of the gas cooker. The classes will lie continued next month on alternate Tuesdays, the date being 3rd, 17th and 31st July.

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Thursday, June 21st, when tho following household prizes will he for competition:-—First prize, 701 b hag of sugar, 251 b bag of flour, and 51bs of butter; second prize 701 b bag of sugar; third' prize, quarter ton of coal; fourth prize, load of firewood. All prize winners play off at end of season for aggregate prizes. Play commences at 8 o’clock. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The death occurred on Sunday morning at her residence Peel street, of one of'Westport’s oldest residents in the person of Mrs Margaret Terry, widow of the late Air John Terry. Born in Limerick, Ireland, 84 years ago, the decoased lady came to New Zealand at an early age, and arrived in AVestport in 1868, and resided there ever since. Her husband .predeceased her by 17 years. A family of five sons and tlireo daughters are left.

Great Realisation Sale of McKay's Drapery Stock starts on Friday. The whole of the stock will be offered at prices regardless of cost on Friday and following days.—McKay’s, AVeld Street.—Advt.

The adjourned inquest touching the death of W. Samson, whose dead body was found in the lmt of one of the Forestry Department’s fire guards at Haniner Springs, was concluded on Friday after a„u examination of the contents of tho stomach had been made. The Coroner was Air J. Ashton, J.P. Tlio verdict was that death had occurred from heart failure due to drinking turpentine, there being no evidence to show whether the turpentine was taken accidentally or otherwise.

The death occurred yesterday morning of a well-known resident of Cohdeir Airs Gaskin. Deceased had been ailing for some time, hut her death was unexpectedly sudden. She was about 84 years of age, and had taken a prominent part in Anglican Church affairs at Greymouth and Cobden. She was for many years the President of tho Greymouth branch of the W.C.T.U., and had also taken an active interest in child welfare work, and in educational matters. Her husband, the Rev. Mr Gaskin, predeceased her some years ago, and her son, Air 11. Gaskin, was drowned at Broome, Australia. She leaves two brothers (Air Joseph Taylor, of Cobden, and Air John Taylor, of Auckland) ; also one sister, Airs Cooper of Gisborne.

Directed by the Public Trustee as executor in the estate of the Jute AA’m. McKay,' to realise stocks, tho whole of the heavy stocks of drapery, clothing etc. will be offered for sale at extraordinary low prices. The great sale starts on Friday at AlcKny’s A\ T old Street.—Advt.

The Canterbury Progress League lias received a definite offer from the Radio Broadcasting Company of New Zealand to place tlio Christchurch station at the direct service of Captain Kingsford Smith and his colleagues on their flight across the Tasman Sea. The company proposes to keep the station in operation from the time the aviators leave Australia until they arrive at Sockburn Aerodrome. This will probably mean an all-night service, hut it will enable the aviators to pick up their hearings and direct their course. The company lias undertaken to relay the speeches of welcome at the aerodrome. In this way listeners-in throughout New Zealand will be in touch with what takes place at Sockburn. If Captain Kingston! Smith desires means of communication on a short wave length, the company will lie pleased to arrange for this. Tlio league is conveying this offer to Captain Kingsfonl Smith.

The Grand Fire Screen, a cheap insurance. Impossible for a spark to get out. AVill last for years and never get out of order. Fixed to any fire place in two minutes, antique copper finish 30s, complete at A arrall’s Sports Depot, Revcll Street.— Advt.

Just landed 200 casos Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. Tile growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Alicliel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. Avoid chills and ills by taking “ Nazol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d.— Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs.

Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, we offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

AVhenever a cold threatens von, get “ Nazol,” the eommonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

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.

Start collecting Raven Tea coupons to-day and win a big cash prize. Every packet of this super-quality tea contains full particulars and prize list.— Advt.

Children like AYade’s Worm Figs. A safe and certain remedy for worms. Pleasant to take. All chemists and stores.—Advt.

No cold is “ Nazol’’-proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes right to tho root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d, ready for use.—Advt.

Mothers! Protect your kidaies from colds and coughs. Give them “Nazol” on sugar. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Safe, pleasant, economical. 60 doses Is. 6d.—Advt-.

For clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, there is nothing so effective as “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetra,ing. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.