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Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1930, Page 4

The death took place on Friday morning at Birchfleld, of Lorna Lucy, daughter of Mr and Airs \ T . Kirkwood. Deceased was 22 years of age.

The Annual Meeting of Hie Kiwi Football Club w.ll take place at Keller’s Sample Rooms on Thursday, March 27th. at 7.33 n.m. All members and intending members are invited to attend.—Advt.

Afr Elijah Merchant, one of the early ""■sidents of Karamea, passed away in the Duller Hospital on Sunday. Deceased was a native of Somersetshire, England, 83 years of age. and had been in New Zealand for 56 years. He leaves a grown up family.

Afany a time you have wished that the soles of your shoes would not wear n’t so nuickly. Repeated shakings, with hard wear, soon shorten the life jf a leather sole. The great need is for a, sole that is tougher than leather, and waterproof besides. That is what .Messrs Oliver and Duff, sole Westland agents, offer in the Alisiiko Boie, a Ball Brand product.

The death took place at Wellington on Saturday last of Air Duncan iJairach, an ox-resident of Westport. Air iJarracii was a Nova Scotian, a shipwright by trade, and was foreman for the AA 7 estport Harbour Board during die construction of the breakwaters and wharves. He was a well-known bowler and lonner president of Westport Bowling Club.

The polite at AYestport, .says the “News’’ have been making a round up of strangers in the town who are apparently without lawful visible means of support. Afany of the visitors to town are sleeping out in the open. Caretaker Bentley found no fewer than ten in the grandstand at Victoria Square one night. Others were spending the night on the seats and in the shelter of the bushes.

For the week ended on Aronday, infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and AA T est Coast Health Districts numbered 22. Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 9; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonia, I ; pneumonic influenza, 1; puerperal sepsis, 1; erysipelas, 2. AYcst Coast: I'liberculosis, 1; puerperal sepsis 2. I here were four deaths in the Canerbury district—two from tuberculosis, and one each from pneumonia and puerperal sepsis. There was one death from tuberculosis on the AA’est Coast.

AYliilc the growing cf chicory will probably never become an extensive in clustry in New Zealand, so long as the ntiblic like a certain amount of chicory along with their coffee, some will be produced. A fine paddock of this plant is to be seen at present oir Air AY. Roberts’s farm at Prebbleton. Ho is the largest grower of oh Lory in the Dominion. The plant, which is of a dark green colour, makes excellent sheep food, but it is the roots which are used to mix the coffee. After the piant is eaten off these roots are cured in a kiln which Air Roberts has in Lincoln road.

Large size Bushmen’s butterfly capes to clear at 11s 6d. AV. H. Stopforcli. —Aclvt.

Bushmen! Swandri’s wijl keep you warm and dry. Every garment guaranteed. See them AV. H. Stop forth, —Advt,

Good value now showing at Addison’s in linoleums, hearth nigs, runners, coir matting, shadow tissues and cretonnes, towels and graduated sheeting.—Advt.

Albtliers! AVo have small number of oilskins to fit boys up to 15 ears to clear at 10s 6d. AY. H. Stop forth. —Advt,

Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s: Fur-trimming, Chenille velvets, floral velveteens, lace flouncings, tweeds, raincoats, umbrellas and shopping bags. Call to-day and inspect.—Advt.

AVintor will soon be here and with it the cold nights. Hade’s have just what you want in buttoned and loose Icapoc mattresses, white fleecy blankets, and beautiful new down quilt* at Frank Bade’s. ’Phone 179.—Advt.

No pressing required with the Ideal Trouser Press and Coat Hanger, now obtainable at Addison’s, price Gs Gd complete. Clients desirous of keeping (heir clothes in perfect order should call early and procure one.—Advt.

The family of the late Mrs Surgonor, ol' v Rinui, insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Tho Plunkct Ball takes place tonight in the Soldiers’ Hall, the Orchestra playing at 8.30 sharp. Yen complete arrangements have been name lor a saoccsstul gathering.

'the (Mfieial Assignee notiiies fust and linal dividends are payable in the estates oi Thomas A. Howard of 10s 2d in tlie pound and of Harry J. Dunn of 1 J-6d in tho pound.

M essrs M. Houston and Co. will sell l;y auction, in the Mart ( amp St. on Wednesday, April <md. at 2 p.m. a valuable farm properly at Lower Kokataiii, consisting of over Jl/ acies, on account o! A. and 15. Movnihan.

At a meeting of the Grey Harbour Board last evening it was decided that tne machinery for the Steward hydro scheme he installed on the tug ready for a trial at such time a« the engineer and harbour master considered favourable.'

Hats cleaned and rcblockcd. Suits u.y-cleaned, pressed, dyed etc. Job guaranteed. Delivery for Easter guaranteed if received by Saturday 20th. W. H. Stopforth, Mercer, Revell St.— --dvt.

Pupils desirous of obtaining lessons in oil and water colour paintings are notified to make applications to Carltons at the Dominion Hotel. The tqrms are moderate and pupils may receive lessons in their homes.

There was a pleasing “talkie” programme at the Princess Theatre last evening when a well diversified entertainment was provided. The shorts were interesting, while “Kid Gloves” proved to he one of the best of the series of pictures yet shown here. The reproduction was generally good and greatly enjoyed. The star picture will he repeated this evening, in conjunction with an otherwise change of programme. Mr J. A. Valentine, formerly of Hokitika, where lie was Inspector of Schools, now residing in New Plymouth, prepared a lecture on “The Golden Coast,” which lie gave last rear with success at the Victoria League, London, when Home. He has been asked to repeat the lecture at New Plymouth, and proposes doing so at an early date. This is very useful publicity and must be of va’-ae in attracting attention to Westland. Mr Valentine lias been supplied with a number of copies of the “Charm of Franz- Joref,” for free distribution at bis lecture, and through that means special attention will be drawn to the glaciers of South Westland. It is pleasing to find with so many exCoasters there is always a kindly feeling for “Beautiful Westland,” and a desire to send more people to enjoy its beauties.

Schroder and Co. are now opening out a .splendid range of linoleums, hearth rugs, carpets and carpet runners ; also a fine a selection of clothing, and mercery; orders for tailor made suits must bo booked at once, to be in time for Easter. Ring up ’phone 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.

Glasses in all shapes and sizes suitable for household and hotel use now in stock at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices right, see these today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.