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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1932, Page 4

A notice in the estate of the late Christina Marie Mulvihilj, of Hokitika, appears in this issue. ■

A reward, of £5 is offered by Mr s H. T. r’arry. la this issue for information as to the perpetrators of wanton dauia.'e done in her poultry yardii

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify an auction sale of hordes at GreymOuth on Saturday next at 1-7p.m. on behait of Mr McDonald of Christchurch. Particulars appear in this issue.

Tennent’s advise that their optician will be in attendance at their Hokitika shop on Thursday next, 21st inst., and may b e consulted on all your optical requirements. Make your appointment now.—Advt.

The death has occurred Ashton’s Teri’ace, Castlecliff, Wanganui, of Mrs Harry Hart, late of Greymouth. ■ She is survived by a sister, Mrs J. Carruthers, Buccleugh Street, and 1 ’b\v o brothers, Frank (Wellington and Tom (Greymouth),

Mr Clark, of Christchurch is at Duncan’s Sample room, open to the public, to-morrow, .Thursday;; Sale of winter , frocks .and new seasons spring frocks, pow on show. Inspection invited.—Advt, ■.

An arrest was made in Hokitika yesterday afternoon by Sergeant King.and Constable Doherty, of a man-, on a charge' of theft of clothing at Greymouth on Monday. He , was sent to Greymouth this morning for the hearing of the charge. :

The ’ appointment is announced ot Mr J. jj. L. Burke, to be Registrar of Land, Wellington. He is also ap-i pointed Deputy Registrar-General of Land, and in the meantime, will carry out the duties of Registrar General, no appointment having been mad© to that office.' ..'7 ’ '■, ’. ■ . •,.i '

The annual ball of the Ross Fire Brigade takes place at Ross on Friday evening,. This annual-fixture is a very popular,’one and is sure to attract patrons from all parts of the district. The ; music by the Ross Or-, chestra and the hospitality of ,/• Ross people should ensure a most enjoyable outing.

Ah increase of two cases of infectious aud notifiable diseases was reported; in thb. Canterbury and West Coast Hem i'i District during the week ended n-.\m on Monday, as compared with olio previous week,. The total was 15, as -fol'lows : Canterbury—Scarlet fever 3, diph. theria 2, tuberculosis 5, puerperal septicaemia 2, erysipelas ,1, puerperal fever 1, Weft 'Coast—Scarlet fever 1, There were two deaths in the Canterbury district, one from tuberculosis and one from lead poisoning,

On Thursday, Mr S. A. Harrison, General Secretary of the N.Z. Returned Soldiers’ Association, will. arrive in Greymouth, coming on to Hokitika next day and in the evening will he the guest of the local R.S.A. at the annual re-union The object of Mr Harrison's visit will be to, help the organisation in the locality, and show what is being carried out in other centres. Mr Harrison, will also visit J’toas, Blackball, and Roe,ft on, before Pcc eding to Westport, Nelson, and Motueka.

"A distinct 1 revival in the silver beech industry is apparent in Australia,” said Mr Joseph Hensley, on his return to Invercargill from a • business yisit to the Commonwealth, “Now Zea. land sawmillers \ lhav e to face a disadvantage of 10 per cent, primage duty and 14 per cent,' rate of exchange as compared with Commonwealth millers. Nevertheless in Adelaide, Melbourne, and -Sydney 'there was abundant evidence of the keen demand now existing for silver beech. I was also surprised :o , observe the keen interest • being taken in Australia in the probable British order for beech. They seemed to know all about it on the other side of the Tasman.” V

The protest entered by H. Turtill of Greymouth, against the decision of the referee, Mr J. W. Walter, in. the South Island Three Milas Cycle Championship held at Leeston on. Easter Saturday last, has been upheld. Eight riders-in the race were disqualified for apparently not sat ; sfying the referee, regarding pacing. The race was awarded on the referee’s ruling, to the two last men to finish. Turtill t who won the rare, ...ppot rated, . and had the sup-, port of the other disqualified riders. The second and third prizes will be paid to L. W. Hill and H. J. Crofts respectively.

Men’s oil coats, leggings and workmen’s capes guaranteed to keep out the rain. At Addison’s usual keen prices.—Advt. With the good weather prevailing there is every prospect of an early run •>f whitebait in the local river Wise fishermen will have thejr nets ready in case of emergency. Paterson's are offering the correct mesh netting in 80m. at Is 9d and 2s 3d yard. Thifi is a proved netting and new season’s stock and intruding fishermen would be wise to procure enrly,-~Advt. Grey hair must b e re-vitalised to restore nature.l colour. Radhci Tonic does this. Not a dye, 3s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. - ■ *

Good quality 80in. whitebait netting'at 2s 6d a yard now procurable at Addisons.—Advt.

For. the ninth day there was another heavy frost this morning,' the white mantl© covering everything in the open. The day was fine and sunny. '7- ''' v ‘

On Saturday next 23rd inst., the ladies of .the local Plunket Society will hold a sale of cakee, produce etc., in the shop next to Mr A. C. Armstrong, groeer, Rea ell ’©t, commencing at, 10 a.m. Gifts of any saleable, article Will be welcome. —Advt.

Contracts have been let for the removal of a dredge at Pullar, near Gore, Otago and its reconstruction on the sAe at Murchison for the Mataki Dredging Cop many, the manager being Ivir R. Speed. The Despatch Foundry Company, Greymouth. have secured the tender for necessary renewals.

Patrons at the St. Mary’s Debating Club Ball this are requested to ensure. securing 'their supper ‘ tickets upon their arrival owing to the. large attendance that is anticipated.—Advt;

The death took place at Christchurch yesterday afternoon of Mr.s Alice Mo,ss, wife of Air George Thomas Moss of Merivale, and a former well-known resident of Greymouth. A native of Melbourne deceased was 73 years of age, She is survived by her husband,' two sons (Eiic and Clarence, Greymouth), and one daughter, Mrs W. D. Revlngton, Christchurch,

A final reminder is given to 1 those holders of invitations to the St! Mary's Debating Club Ball this evening that every arrangement has been made for their entertainment, and that there can be little doubt as to the success of the evening.—Advt.

Many friends throughout Westland wit] hear 'with regret of the death this morning at Westport of Mrs Mary Warren, widow of the latd Air AVm. Warren, which took place quietly at tli© residence of her daughter. The deceased was a native of County Kildare, Ireland, and had attained the ripe age of 00 years. .She came to New Zealand over GO years . ago, and; for many years resided at DilJmans, being on© of the 'first at that -rush, With her husband. The latter predeceased her some 23 years ago. Mrs Warren was a good ohurchwoman and was noted for her many kindly actions. She attainted her'faculties to the last, and could recall many interesting happiemigs in Ireland before sh© came out to New Zealand. A- family of two daughters (Mrs J. O’Donnell of Island Bay, and Mrs G. Organ of Westport) and three sons (William of Christohuroh, John of Dtenniston, vand’ Neil of Hokitika)' are left to mourn their less, and to them will be ex-tended-the sympathy of their many friends The funeral -will take place at Hokitika. ' 7

No one suffering from the inconvenience caused by coughs .and cold* would talk, idly about that which brought relief. In that simple, . but definite, fact you have ■ the greatest and best of all reaeons for , your going to Mr L Gooch’s store and procuring your bottle of Cherimal the double strength Cough Balsam immediately.—Advt.

For sore throats, catarrh, hoarseness, loss of voice, etc., Nazal Pastilles unexelled for prompt giving re r lief. Sold everywhere at the popular price of Is 3d per box.—Advt. \ ’Original beauty can be restored to greying .'hair by application of Rachel Tonic. Re-vitalises roots. 3s 6d W. E.. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.. '.■ l: . Tjk ' ' ‘ V ■ A nice range of evening frocks for short people are now being cleared at Schroder’s sale at 20s each.—Advt.