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Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1928, Page 2

“ Self-defence is nature’s eldest law.” —Dryden. Defend yourself against the attacks of coughs and colds by the timely use of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. There’s nothing so efficacious in • warding off chills and colds. Bicli, red, warming, and soothing, “Baxter’s” is the recognised remedy for al lthroat, chest, and lung complaints. Acts as a tonic, too, by enriching and renewing the blood cells. xn three sizes, at all chemists and stores the popular generous-sized bottle 2s 6d, the large family size 4s , fid, and the bachelor size Is 6d. j

The price of butter at Wellington advanced on Saturday by one penny per pound.

A meeting of the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club will be held at Mr J. Stapleton’s to-night at 7 o’clock.— Advt.

The death took place on Saturday of Miss Mary Taylor, of Kokiri, daughter of Mr and Mrs I). Taylor. Deceased was about 21 years of age.

For boys oil coats, pay us a visit before purchasing elsewhere.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A radio telegram from the “Tutanckai” via Auckland was received today that the Elsie was sheltering at Jackson’s Bay since the 7th inst. from continuous westerly gales.

The weather, which was showery on Saturday, cleared in the evening and yesterday broke fine and ’sunny. There was one of the sharpest frosts of the season last night and to-day was again fine. The hills stood out very clearly with their winter covering.

Stephens Bros, of Itevell St. would like to ■'draw your attention to their Removal Sale, in their mercery shop, next to the Club Hotel. The sale will last for two weeks and there will bo special bargains in men’s and boys’ clothing.

To-morrow afternoon at the Soldiers’ Hall commencing at 2.30 o’clock', Mrs Heinz will continue the fortnightly series of gas cooking experiments. These are increasing in popularity every fortnight and there should be another large attendance to-morrow afternoon.

The death took place yesterday of Mr Michael Gerraglity, a well known and respected resident of Blackball. The deceased, who was admitted only a few days ago to the Grey River Hospital was 67 years of age. He spent his youth in the Kuniarn district, and later was in business, both in Greymouth, where he managed a hotel, and at Blackball, where he kept a store for some years, and also a boardinghouse, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and family of one daughter (Mrs A. AlcLuskie, of Blackball), and three sons: William (Christchurch), Cecil (Pieton) and Basil (Hokitika). Messrs Ben and Basil Bremond are half-brothers of, deceased.

The death of an old and esteemed resident of Hokitika, in the person of Miss Fanny Nicholson, of Fitzherbert Street, took place on Saturday afternoon, after an illness extending over some weeks. The deceased, who was a native of Tnllamore, Ireland, came to Hokitika in the sixties, and has resided bora ever since with her sister, Miss Alicia Nicholson, until the latter’s decease, some time back. The deceased'leaves a numlier of nieces and nephews, including,'Mrs W. E. Perry, of Hokitika., Mrs Styclie of Christchurch, Miss'Kitty Nicholson of Christchurch and Mr Wm Nicholson of Christchurch, Mr Clias Smith of New Plymouth and Mr Frank Smith in Australia. The funeral took place to the Hokitika cemetery this morning, the Rev. G. Knowles Smith conducting the service.

Having purchased a large number of .fancy cups and saucers at our own price wo pass the benefit on to you. See our window display and buy now at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Messrs 1,. Brown and Co., of the Hokitika Cycle Works, notify tbe public of tho surrounding district, that owing to being considerably overstocked that they intend holding a clearing sale for one month of first grade Arrow cycles, built from genuine B.S.A. and Brampton fittings, •it greatly reduced prices to clear. Old , bicycles taken as part payment. Note the address, I. Brown and Co., Hokitika.—Advt.

Selling freely men’s striped Tobralco neglige shirts, with collar to match 8a lid and 9s (id at AA’. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Just to hand, further supplies of Pctonc double-bed blankets. Still selling at. 29s 6d per pair at W. H. Stopforties.—Advl.

Ivot us quote you a few July values from bur China department:—Fancy cups and saucers from Is Cd, tea sets from 14s Gd, salads from 2s Gd at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.