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Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1928, Page 2

Have you tried Preservo—the guaranteed waterproof compound.—Advt.

Service will he held in the Ross Methodist Church on Sunday next at 2.H0 p.m.

The District Public Trustee inserts a notice in this issue in the estate of John Oldcrog, late of Arahura.

Mr Seddon M.P. is in town to-day, and is attending the Borough Council meeting to-night. He returns to Greymouth to-morrow at mid-day.

Air E. Cholerton, optical specialist, will ho in Hokitika to-morrow and may be consulted at Keller’s Hotel from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Thorpy’s Ltd, Greymouth, distribute an inset with this issue, setting forth particulars of their great salvage sale, commencing to-morrow.

The public are invited very cordially to the Town Hall to-night when the Borough Council marks the 60th. anniversary of municipal government in Hokitika with a special meeting.

The Order 'of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, August 2Gth. will be as follows: Kanieri 8.30 a.in., Kakatalii 10 a.m., Hokitika S a.m. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Members please note that a shop in aid of the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club will bo held in the premises at the corner of Revell and Stafford Streets, to-morrow afternoon and evening.— Advt.

Keep the rain out with Preservo. — Advt.

Work in connection with the electrification of the Lyttelton tunnel is progressing satisfactorily, states Mr H. ,T. Wyles, who is in charge of the work. The overhead gear has been completed at the north end of the tunnel.

The death occurred yesterday morning at his residence. Blackball, of Mr Charles Simpson, aged 44. Deceased, who followed the occupation of a miner, had been ailing for some time. He is survived by his widow, son and daughter.

Lady Jane Hose, procurable only at Addison’s. Ask to see them: 10s 9d per pair.—Advt.

The North Canterbury Hospital Board lias recommended the appointment of Dr I. C. Maclntyre, assistant .superintendent at Cashmere Sanatorium-, to the position of superintendent in succession to Dr 0. J. Blaekmoro, who has resigned. The salary was fixed at £llOO a year.

At the Princess Theatre last night Ella Robertson in her dance “Sylvia ” pleased the audience by her dainty charm and clever toe work. This young lady will go far and with tuition should he as successful in the dancing world as her cousin, Miss Phyllis Monkman, of London.

The lvokatalii Ladies’ Hockc.v Ball takes place next Monday night. Very complete arrangements have been made. The floor has been specially prepared and despite the terrible ordeal of tho Highmaster in his sensational accident he and his merry band of Black Hand orchestral performers will supply their usual bright music for the occasion. Home made supper. “What, ho for the cream pull’s ! ”

The report of the Medical Superintendent of Grey Hospital stated:—For the month ending 31st July, the number of patients were: Hospital, males 39, females 33 j Old People’s Home, males 33, females (i. Admitted during month, (H.), males 62, females 55; (0.P.H.) males 2. Discharged during month, (H.), males 46. females 47; (0.P.H.), nil. Deaths during month. (11.), males 3, females 3; (0.P.11.) males 1. Remaining, at the end of month : (II.), males 51, females 38; (0.P.H.), males 31, females 6.

The death occurred yesterday at Richmond, Nelson, ol Miss Rose Pednv/.y.i, youngest daughter of Mr Louis Pcdra/.sii. formerly of Ross and Alawhcraiti. The deceased, who was 27 years of ago, was a native of Ross, and had been in a delicate state of health for some years. Beside her father she leaves one sister (Mrs Mirfin, of Hope. Nelson), and Mr Louis Pedray.zi, of the Postal Department, Christchurch, and lately of Greymouth. Deceased was a niece of Mrs W. Garth, of Greymouth, and was favourably known to a wide circle of friends, who will sympathise with the relatives in their bereavement.

Use Preservo for tarpaulins, cow covers, coats, leggings etc. It has wonderful waterproof qualities. —Advt.

We tako the opportunity of reminding buyers that “ Klis-Sylk ” is “Like silk but stronger.” It represents a cloth that has the appearance of silk, with twice the wear. In shades of blue, flesh, fuji, apricot. The ideal cloth for lingerie. Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Patersons have opened up a special purchase of traveller’s samples' in girls and mauls’ flannel frocks, sizes up to 39in. Prices from 5s lid to 17s 6d. Also ladies’ cardigans from 7s 6d. These values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt.

We stock only reliable brands of hosiery in silk and wool, pure silk, art silk, ill Bonds, Three Queens, New City, Three Belles, shades of lioneydew, mirage, suntan. iris mauve, French nude, woodland rose, blonde, sunburn, grain, evenlow. —Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Now offering, for one week only—a special discount in men’s overcoats. Call to-day at Addison’s.—Advt.