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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1923, Page 2

Messrs Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. notify the arrival of new season's seeds, including potatoes, oats and grass. Applications are invited in another column for the position of signalman at Okarito. On August ISth at noon M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction in conjunction with Xanearrow and Co., by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, a valuable farm property at Lower Kokatniii known as “Craigielea” of an area of 104 acres. Fuller pprtieulars appear in another column.

North Island mails and passengers by tho ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

To-night'! Town Hall! To-night ! Don’t forget the usual Kiwi Football Club’s popular dance. 801 l along early and havo a good night’s amusement. Good music. Good floor. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.--Advt.

At tho Soldiers’ depot, Bovell St. to-day, there will be a gift sale in aid of tho building fund for the Soldiers’ Social Hall to be opened next week with a series of functions. The depot to-day and to-night will bo under conduct of a men’s committee of returned soldiers, and good business should be recorded. A sing-song is being arranged for this evening, when a collection will bo taken up.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning. before W. Wilson and A. E. Benjamin, Justices, Henry C. Duvlo was charged with on 13th July at Ilari Ilari of the theft from W. Vincent of a watch valued at £8 15s. and Bichard K. Smith, with receiving same knowin;. it to be dishonestly obtained. Sergt Fryer applied for a remand, which was granted in each case till tho 21st. bail being allowed in accused £2O each and a surety each of £2O.

Mr Samuel William Jamieson. 32 years of age, died at the residence of ...s brother at Oobden yesterday. Jhe deceased was horn at Halter’s Terrace, Nelson Creek. He served his country for three years in the Great War, was wounded in France and retut tied as a cot ease. He was an inmate of the Greymmitli Hospital for nine months and was also a patient of the Christchurch Hospital for some time, bat he never completely recovered I rout his wound.

An Auckland telegram last night recorded the death ol Sir Robert Nolan, 0.8. K. lie was 07 years of age. He was ere.'ited Knight tor the British Umpire in the lasi birthday honours list, in recognition ol bis work as Secretary and Officer-in-Charge of the New Zealand Soldiers’ Club in London, and was a member of the Committee of New Zealand War Contingent Assentation, London. He was for many years a partner of Nolan and Ton!;-, Ilawera.

1 1. is interesting to note that a move has been made by the Auckland Retail Jewellers’ Association to advise the public about the host and most reliable makes of watches which are offered for sale. This is a move in the right direction for there is a great deal of ignorance concerning these matters and a great deal of money thrown away on worthless articles. .J. Tcnnent stocks only the best and wellknown for reliability makes ol watches, and anyone in need of a good serviceable wateii at bargain prices would do well to give us a call. See the advertisement of J. lenuent, Jeweller, Hamilton Street.

On Tuesday night iho commodious social ball in Sewell St. will lie opened by the Beturned Soldiers’ Association with a grand ball, which is to bo a very fashionable function. There is sure to he a bumper attendance for tho occasion which marks the opening of so fine a hall for the town. The finishing touches are now being attended to for the hall, including the preparation of tho floor and a pleasing scheme of decorations. From the opening night the hall will lie in constant use next week. On Wednesday there is to be a private gathering, and on Thursday the usual weekly euchre tournament will be continued in the new hall, when it will be a special night followed by it dance. Next Friday nigbL there v.ill be a children's fairy dance, and on Saitmlay nicht a sports’ dame. For such a gala time public interest is sure to be aroused greatly, and a large attendance can be expecid nightlv. 1 ickets tor the hall on Tuesday night will be procurable at the depot, llevell St. this evening.

A meeting was held at Grcyinoiiti: last ni.glii to consider the arranging oi celebrations on the opening of Arthu-'s I’ass tunnel. Mr J. D. Lynch (chairman. in outlining tho objects of the mooting, said lie was pleased to '•op such a repiesentai ive gathering presen-. The Government had announced that the tunnel was to be opened on August 4th. They had no details of tie manlier of tlie celebrations, and it scented that it was to be left to the.nseivon to decide. This was an occa -iu’.i which they should celebrate fittingly. After a general discussion it was resolved to apply to the Government lot particulars of their proposed procedure. and the meeting then adjourned (ill Monday evening to await receipt of iho reply.

Another of tho very early pioneers of the West Coast, in the person of .Mrs I’. Guider, passed away at the resiUeme of her daughter, Mrs ,T. Dynes, Herbert Street. Greymouth, last evening at 7.45 o'clock. A native of County Galway, Ireland, she had reached the ripe age of 79 years. She arrived on the Coast about 55 years ago, landing in the mid-sixties at Hokitika, where she resided for some time, anil then removed to Charleston and later to Xgahere, where she kept a hotel at the time of ihe Jubilee Flood. Mrs Dynes also kept a hotel at XeDon f reek, and subsequently a boariliiig-brmse at The Saddle, Reefton, when the Reeflon Tunnel started. For the last quarter of a century she had lived in Gremoulh. where she was highly respected by all who know her for her kindly disposition. Site leaves three daughters and two sons, while a third soil, Tim, who died in Sydney some years ago, was formerly a wonknown West Const footballer. The sons are Messrs John Guider. of the Railway Department, Greymouth, and Patrick Guider. of Auckland. The daughters are Mesdames Morgan and Stitt 'of Sidney) and Mrs Dynes (Greymouth).

Many people have been saved from contracting influenza through gargling with Kolgo every morning and night. This splendid cough remedy creates an antiseptic film on the throat and in neons membrane and so prevents any influenza germs taking root. At the same time if Kofgo is taken according to directions it will lie found invaluable for quickly removing irritation from either the throat or chest, in fact the first dose is guaranteed to give immediate relief. It cannot he too strongly pointe.d out that Kofgo is absolutely free from any harmful drugs or narcotics and therefore if taken according to directions is quite harmless for both adults and children. It is purticularlv invaluable for croupy colds. Kofgo is obtainable from all leading stores and chemists.

It will pay you to visit Schroder and Cobs great sale now on—reductions in every department. Space will not permit of price-list being quoted, but we can assure you that all lines subject to tlie fashion, are reduced without regard to cost. For cash only. An early visit will amply repay you. Schroder and Co.—-Advt.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “XAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “XAZOL” to-day.

A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZI?!,.” Clears out c-olds and catarrh in double-quick time. Is Gd for GO doses. That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “XAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. GO doses Is 6d. At tho first signs of Influenza take “XAZOL”—a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and germkilling ; Is Gd for GO doses. Fcr Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., notify entries for a special sale of springers and dairy stock at Tlori Hnri on A\ednesday, August Bth.

Do your eyes need attention. Our Optician has a growing and successful practice. Examination by appointment. Call and see us about your eye troubles, J. Teunent, Hamilton St.

Another big attraction takes place at St Mary’s Club rooms on Monday evening next. Ten prizes are again offered for the euchre tournament including a lucky table. A special feature for the donee is to be a baloon dance for which a handsome prize has been donated. A good supper and special music will ensure a good evening’s entertainment. Admission Is. —Advt.

A Sydney cable states that the steamer Manuka left ther at noon yesterday for Wellington, the Now Zealand Soccer teem being among the passengers. The report that Kissu-k, the New Zealand Soccer player, intends to remain in Australia is denie 1 He received tempting offers, hut declined.

On a charge of false pretences rn Mrs McAlister, storekeeper at Te Kinga, Claude Randolph Marmont (alias .Timmy Smith) was remanded to appear before tho Magistrate at Greymouth on Monday. Marrnont was charged with ol>taining 10s, one box of matches will, one packet of tissues Cl) and one tin of Capstan tobacco (Is 8d), by representing himself to have authority lo do so from Archie McAlister, Te Kinga. Mr F. 11. Kilgour, J.P , was on the bench.

At tlie annual meeting of the Innngaliua Trotting Club. Air AT. Fagan was elected president. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £3O Is -Id, the principal items being:—Asset; Gates £221 17s. nominations and acceptances £212 15s, totalisator £SO2 19s (id, privileges £7O 10s, members’ subscriptions £3B 17s, training fees £5. Expenditure:—Stakes £750, tote tax £l9B 10s 2d, stake tax £75, dividend tax ’£3l4 11s, amusement tax £23 19s. Inangalmn Silver Band £lO, totalisator expenses £133 19s, printing and advertising £37 3s Ihl, gates staff £2O 12s, general expenses £23 7s. Bcefton Jockey Club £4l 7s Gd. handicapper £ls 15s, bonus to starter £lO 10s, delegate to Conference £ls 15s, N.Z. Trotting Association £7 19s 7d, audit fee £2 2s, Secretary's salary £25. The assets showed a credit balance of £59 Is -Id, and liabilities nil.

Away with washboard slavery, the disfiguror of beautiful womanhood and let “NO-BCUBING” Laundry Help do the washing.—Westland grocers.