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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1932, Page 4

The County 'OverJ'eer notifies that One Mile load near Bonds, whl be cUai-d to tramc trom to-morrow morning during repairs to a culvert.

Fire completely destroyed the residence of Mr J. Grieg, at the 12 mile on the Greymouth-Westport coastal road about midday yesterday. The house life soon demolished and Mr Grieg and family lost everything.

A long night dance will be held at Kanieri on Monday night next, in aid of the hall fund. Music by Messrs Cook and Ackers.' Old time and modem dances. Good supper. Admission la, children 6d.—Advt. .

Following a discussion on competition by; bookmakers, the Auckland Trotting Club at’ its annual meeting yesterday passed a resolution recommending the Government to Bring down legislation to introduce a “double” totalisator, and to' permit' the telegraphing of monej' to race meetings.

The Hokitika Poultry Show opens in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow atteruoon at 2 o'clock. The penning takes place to*niglit, There will be a very fine display of the feathered world) 'Me entries totalling five' hundred. The Show will be Continued on Saturday ifternoon and evening when. the cat and rabbit display takes place. ■/

It is und£cist:od that the-Hospital and Charitable Aid Beard I vy on-the Greymouth Borough Cbuncil, for t’’e ouiTont year, 1932-33 is approximately £IOO9 more than the total of the previous year. 'Thie increase oh the? levy, to the Grey County Council, is over £IOO, and to the Brunner Borough Council, more than £3OO.

With the good weather prevailing there is every prospect of an early rim of whitebait in the local river. Wise fishermen will have their nets ; -ready in case of emergency. Paterson’s are "wing the correct mesh netting in 80>in. at Is 9d and 2s 3d yard. This is a proved netting and new season’s stock and intending fishermen would be wise to procure early.—Advi. The death occurred at Christchurch on' Tuesday, of Mrs Sarah Emma Peters, aged 77 years after an illness lasting six months; She was a native cf County Down Ireland and arrived in New Zealand at an early age,'coming to Kumara, where she and,,her husband; .* who ■{ predeceased her 'some thirty years age, conducted a hotel for many years. She later went to Christchurch,where she had resided for about fourteen years prior to her dentin The deceased is survived* by three sons, Percy (Greymouth), Edvard (North Island) and Arthur vWestport), ,■ • - '■/. .

The death took place yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Robert Beilis, of, Mrs Sarah Mayo, at the age of 79 years. A native of London, the deceased lady came to New Zealand 56 years ago. She had been on the' West .Coast for forty years, the 'last twenty-five' of which she had resided in Greymouth. She had been in ill, health for the past two years. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. Beilis. (Greymouth), and Mrs W. Wallace (Ross), and three sons George (Greymouth), James - (To • Kinga) and, Charles '(Paroa). V- i ■ New 'life and lustre for fading hair secured by applying (Rachel Hair Tonic. Re-vitalises roots, 3s 6d W, E. Williams, Chemist.—A dvt, This week’s special 3d parcel contains 1 set aluminium measuring spoon's, 1 non-burn cake tin, 1 dish mop, 1 pastry brush, 1 fancy jug. Economic Crockery Shop, P. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt. There ar« no injurious drugs in Nazol Pastilles —just a safe efficient formula j for tho relief of coughs, colds, ■sore throats, catarrh, etc. Popularly priced at Is 3d box.—Advt. ' Men’s oil coats, leggings and workmen’s capes guaranteed to keep out the rain. At Addison’s usual keen prices.—Advt. Keep your hair youthful! Use Rachel Heir Tonic at first sign of greyness. Re-vitalises hair roots. '3s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist. —'Advt. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT For Coughs ana Colds, never fails. CURf Keep your gums healthy by using 10-dent o-dent Tooth Paste, containing iodine. (s 6d, tube. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt. i