LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1919, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

i Messrs W. McKay and Son offer a J special line of all wood tweed overcoats from 53/- to 75/-. . j Call and have a look at the new j season's millinery at Mrs J. Lloyd’s— Advt. j The names of Jean Ross and Gladys J • O’Neil, passed speed shorthand of 60 J j words a minutes, were omitted yester- j i di ’y i* l the list of successful candidates from St. Columbkille Convent at tlie recent examination by the National Business College. Sydney. . ! >

Weather permitting, this coming Saturday ; the much postponed bowling match between (he Hokitika and Grey Clubs will take place. It is th e intention to take as many rinks as are available, so all players able to go can ! be provided a game Orders arp now being hooked fop winter dress-making at Mfs J. Lloyd's. Advt At a meeting of young ladies at the All Saints (Schoolroom last evening Ilevd. Dr Holloway- in the chair, if was resolved to form the All Saints Sc. nior Girls’ Club, minimum age limit he. iug 1/ years, Mrs Holloway was appointed President; Miss Mary F. C: rley, Hon. 'Treasurer,- and Miss F. Evans, Hon Secretary. It was resolved to hold weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings from 7.30. to 9.30. o’clock Those present with power to add lo their number were appointed the Committee, eight to form a quorum. It was resolved to makp a small wpekly collection for the War Memorial' Church Puilding Fund, and to start a sewing bee with the object of raising funds for the same object. Each member pro. sent was asked to bring three addition, al members for next Tuesday’s meeting when a special programme of entertainment will he arranged for.

Iho final flutter. Shilling sale on Thursday, March 27th., to Monday 31st. Last days of sale. The opportunity to buy more for n shilling than a shilling ever bought before. A few

shillings will go a long way at this groat final clearance, of Summer goods. All soiled, creased, faded and damaged goods, remnants and oddments. In fact, thousands of articles worth uj) to 4 2s each to be cleared at the low price of Is each- Look out for big price list, circulating through this paper. MeGruer and Co., Greymouth.—. Advt.

The death occurred on Sunday at the residence of his sop, Mr J. S. Barrett, Bealey avenue, Christchurch, of Mr John Barrett, an old colonist who was widely known and highly esteemed in Canterbury and Westland. Mr Barrett was born at Roscommon, Ireland. 83 years ago. He came out to Victoria in 1859, and worked on the gold diggings. In 1862 lie came across to New Zealand and took part in gold rushes in Otago and on the West Coast. Mr Bar ,rott came to Christchurch in 1875. when he became the proprietor of the hotel now known as the Excelsior. Jn 1889 lie brought the Kirwee homestead, which lie fanned sucessfully until his retirement twelve years ago, when again took up his residence in Christchurch. Mr Barrett took a great interest in politics and whilst living at

Kir woe Tie, unsuccessfully contested tlie Courtenay scat, Mr Barrett leaves one son, Mr J, S- Barrett the well-known solicitor. Mr Barrett was n well-known hotel-keeper in the early days of Hokitika, when he took a prominent part in public matters. •MMMMMKMI ■T’TI The cold nights will soon be here! Get a “Unique” Stopper Hot Water . btottilp. The well vulcanised seams never burst, tear or leak. This fine British bottle, will give many years service, but make sure of brand being on neck of bottle.