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Hokitika Guardian, 22 June 1928, Page 2

An interesting supplement is issued to-day setting forth particulars and prices of McKay and Son’s great realisation, sale now in full swing. Mr Seddon M.P. visited Hokitika yesterday on public business. He will bo in South Westland early next week to look into local requirements. The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, June 24th, will be as follows: —Arahura, 10 a.in., Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.in., 7 p.m. A picture of special local interest Will bo included in to-night’s display at the Princess Theatre, showing beautiful Lake Kanieri and motor-boat racing there. The following boats and their owners will be seen in action— Buzz Off, Cheerio, Checkmate,XQQ Me. Men’s serviceable motor gloves at keen cash prices. Men’s Canadian lumber jackets. The latest for men. Ask to see them at W. 11. Stopforth’s. —Advt. Mr Sharp, Inspecting Engineer of the Public Works Department, accompanied by Mr Johnston, District Engineer, is visiting South Westland at present. While in the southern district, protection works at Inter-Wan-ganui and Waitangi will lie looked into, as well also as road and bridge proposals.

It was announced l>.v broadcasting station 211 L Sydney this week that toniglit at 9 o’clock (Sydney time) farewell speeches by Captain Lyon and “Jimmy” Warner would be given by the two American members of the Southern Cross gbroplane crew prior to their departure on return by steamer to America to-morrow. Directed by the Public Trustee as executor in the estate of the late Wm. McKay, to realise stocks, the whole- of the heavy stocks of drapery, clothing etc. will be offered for sale at extraordinary low prices. The great sale started on. Fri3n|y at McKay’s Weld Street. —Advt. A young man, Leo Stokes, of Paroa, aged 20 years, mot with an accident yesterday morning near Wallsend. Owing to bis motor cycle getting out of control, he was thrown from the machine, upon his face on the ground. He was removed to the Grey River Hospital. His condition is reported as being rather serious.

There was another Rood attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening for the weekly euchre assembly. After interesting play prizes were awarded ns follows:—First (household goods), Mrs Hewer; second (hag of sugar), Mrs T. Lynch ; third (quarter of a ton of coal donated by Mr R. Redder) Mrs Bell; fourth (load of firewood), Mrs Lakin. Supper was served by tbe ladies, including Mesdnmcs Parkhill, Stuart, Lynch, Paterson, Morgan and Benjamin. 'Hie assembly will be continued next Thursday and the prizes for competition were on view last, evening.

Just to hand: Special job purchase of Petone and Sincerity high-grade ready-to-wear worsted suits. Our casli prices will save you 24s to 40s on your suit. Inspection invited.—. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The wedding of Mr David Cowan, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr James Cowan, Greyinouth, and Miss Annie Cecilia, second daughter of Mrs and the late Mr John McKeegan, of Threadneedle Street, was solemnised at the residence of the bride’s mother yesterday, Rev. Father Holahan officiating. The bride was attired in primrose blue georgette, and wore a black crinoline hat. She was attended by her sister, Miss Lucy McKeegan, who was dressed in apricot georgette, with hat to match. The best man was'Mr Peter McEnanev. After tbe ceremony, the happy couple left for Aknroa, the bride travelling in a costume of dark fawn repp, with hat to match.

Tho Grand Tire Screen, a cheap insurance. Impossible for a spark to get out. Will last for years and never get out of order. Fixed to any fire place in two minutes, antique copper finish 30s, complete at Yarrall’s Sports Depot, Eevell Street.— Advt. Just landed 200 cases Pearmains. Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cookers. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel 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 Harking Coughs. Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on eollar and cuffs, we offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.Advt. *

Whenever a cold threatens you, get “ Nazol,” the commohsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 50 doses for Is 5d, —=Advt.

The New Ford 1$ ton truck will be o;n exhibition in Hokitika on Monday aaul Tuesday.—Advt. A further quantity of brown trout ova arrived from Christchurch to-day and was taken to Lake Kanieri hatchery for the necessary attention. v Arriving to-day further consignment of men’s winter overcoats. Prices from 42s 6d to 126 s.—W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt. Tho usual monthly service at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. Five tenders were received at the meeting of the Greymouth Hospital Board last evening for the erection of an administration block, out-patient’s department, and operating theatre. The Board decided to accept the tender of C. O’Neil, for £2,024.

The Supreintendent of the Greymouth Fire Brigade (Mr T. Clarke) last evening tendered his resignation to the Fire Board owing to ill-health. A deputation consisting of four officers of the brigade waited upon the Board and urged them to endeavour to have Mr Clarke reconsider his decision' to resign. Sincere reference was made by the deputation to the sterling qualities of their Superintendent, and his undoubted ability, and keen interest in the welfare of the brigade and its members. They asked that the Board endeavour to grant Mr Clarke a period of sick leave, stating that it was the unanimous decision of tlfe members that they could not let him resign. The Chairman (Mr J. Steer) later requested the Superintendent to reconsider his resignation, and moved that he be granted three months’ absence on sick leave. After hearing Mr plarke, who stated that he would now re-consider his decision, the motion of the Chairman was passed unanimously. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday morning at • All Saints’ Church, Hokitika, when Ella Catherine, third daughter of Mrs J. Marshall, of Christchurch, was married to James MacMillan, second son of Mr J. Mann, of Brick Street, Greymouth. The Rev. H. Nelson Wright was the officiating minister.

Great Realisation Sale of McKay’s Drapery Stock started on Friday. Tlie whole of the stock will ho offered at prices regardless of cost on Friday and following days.—McKay’s, Weld Street. —Advt. 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.—Advt.