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Hokitika Guardian, 6 October 1925, Page 2

The e\|IIVS, In Christ' !)!!!■( It litis ntonimo look jil»«nl -i\tv tins of rvliitelinit 1 1 <;in I Inliil ika. I lir A tt~ t r:> li;m I .:n lKilt i <"• iimi (; ;tn 1 1 (’oiifi'l’i <'<l: 11 ] lit 11 v ;t fri \< • t'ti'"V.’ii inn mill make i licit- ccl eit rmn ;; i till- I'rilin l " Tlieim-- t o-i)i-j:lil for -in" ninlit mil;.. Mi'k-r, |\ nr. Could. (liiimics-- l.til. cl ('lll istrhim li lone mi iulciv.-t ilic ;inII i■ll ■ I eel ie-i 1 1 i'.r -elllei dial efit/.i'. r ■ mi mu- lit t |iime ti.-ilsiy. 'llm li nr •■leather of I lie paM fen (In; - lII* ,;i Illlllee 1(1 the " lilt'-. ii;< i I (II •-■•tin- 111. mid sTllisi (I lit Id I e;l I' he lid-e heeli made. Yesterday v,;i- easily the host 1 1 :iv of the seilson lor the catchers.

Me-sr- M. Houston and Co. w ill sell in the mart to-morrow afternoon at d p.m. a largo quantity of first-class I'nro-ii Ure -and house-hold eff’eel.s on account of Mis ( alter. Mrs Brudie and others. Arch Little of the Quality Boot Warehouse has just opened up two cases of first quality “Red Ball” gum-boots. Wliitebaiters know this brand, and the prices cannot he beaten. A public meeting will be held at the Town Hall at 8 o’clock - to-night to set up a committee of ways and means to assist the .Methodist Community in regard to the unfortunate fire and itconsequences of a week ago. A good attendance is desired.

The death took place at \\ aimangaroa on Thursday, after a short illness, of the oldest resident of Waimangaroa. namely Mrs S. Walker. Deceased, who was 78 years of age and uas predeceased hy her husband ten years ago. leaves a family of three daughters and one .son. At Creymoutli this morning John Winter Sinclair, on remand on a charge of alleged arson at Hokitika on Monday week was further remanded until Friday morning at Hokitika, when the Police will go on with the charges. Mr 11. P. La wry. S.M.. will he in Hokitika for the ordinary .Magistrate’s and Warden’s Court sittings on Thursday and will remain till Friday to hear tin- charges against Sinclair. Some Id witnesses will 1«- called for the police.

About 5).4() o'clock last nielli, at Grevmoiitu. the central Ii rebel I i>;u 1 <!- cd an alarm, there being an outbreak in the houseof .Mr Tonkins, mi Ki IUiiiir Hoad. Tin- tin- wa- din- m a candle igniting lied clothing. Imt before the Fire Brigade, who Inst mi time, had reached the scene, the da Hirer had l.eett practically overcome by the removal of the burning material from the room, and the Brigade extinguished the flames by the aid of the chemical canine. The damage was nowise

Serious. You won't he troubled with colds this summer if you keep " Naze! " handy. K (id buys HO tliMf'. Advt. Suits for lit. style, wear, satisfaction and price. Call and be measured. W. H. Stopforth.— Advt. Boys lteefer Coats from 18 s. and (litis Blazers in school colours from lOs (id showing tit Addisons to-day.--Advt. Great preparations are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Special arrangements have been made to keep us supplied with the iatest novelties in millinery. frocks, hosiery, gloves and fancy departments.—Advt. New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in sc-arves, hosiery and glove section tire being shown at Schroder and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Co buys you “ Underwriters ”

l-'ire Extinguisher hut it .secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you from fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Xo-Rithbing Laundry Help,” that’s the stuff to give ’em. and so sav all of us! "Retail Grocers.”—Advt.

The Public Trustee inserts a notice in this issue in connection with the estate of Mrs M.arv Ann Duncan.

Excelsior Kuohrc Assembly weekly tournament in Soldiers' Hall this (Tuesday; evening at 8 o'clock. Prizes—lour fancy clocks. Admission 2s. —Advt.

The death occurred yesterday at bet sister's residence, Rutlicrgleii. of .Miss Norali Prendergasfc, who had been ail ing for some time. Site was a native of lkamatua.

The temporary bridge across the [li.ingahua lliver. at the Junction, which was partly washed away during the recent Hoods. Inis been repaired and is open for traffic.

M.r das. (>’I{lie 11. M.P.. in response to representations by the Greymouth Borough Council and the Chamber ot Commerce, telegraphed the Minister of Railways as follows regarding local railways matters: “The local bodies

of Greylmnith wish to meet, a responsible officer ol the Hallway Department Imre to discuss the reinstatement ol the Traffic and Engineer's offices. The present system with the head office at Chri'tehureh is absolutely unsatisfactory to the Coast." Mr O'Brien also sent a similar telegram to the Railway Board. Yesterday evening the following reply was received: “Mr das. O’llrion. M.P. Your telegram received. Shall he pleased to arrange for Divisional Superintendent to meet local bodies Greymouth and discuss iplestion referred to at an early dale. (Signed} d. CL Coates.”

Residents of Hokitika and especially parishioners of St. Mary's have learned with very deep regret of the death in Christchurch on .September 30th. ol Mrs S. Richardson. The deceased lady left here with her family during tin present year, to take up her residence in Christchurch. Mas Richardson, lie: Curtis, who was a native of the Dominion. and educated at St. Mary’s Convent, Wellington, was lor many years a prominent member of Pollard’s Opera Coy during which period she travelled in many parts of the world. She was endowed with a very licnutilul voice and a highly artistic temperament and there were mn 11 v everywhere who ad mired her gifts. Mrs Richardson was at all times very generous ill using her talent in behalf ol any worthy cause wherever site visited. For many

wars she was a member of St. Mary': choir and proved a very efficient eon duel re-.s. At tin- masses on Sunday Rev. Dr Ki-miedv made sy mpa I bet :i< reference to the deceased, who leaves ; husband and family of two daughter(one lining Ml- A. Rooney of Katlieri and three sons.

Men | Ask to see. and .select tlw material for your Xmas .Suit. \\ . If Stoplorth's. Revolt St.- Advt.

The ambassadors of trade, common ia 1 travellers “strike a true note'’ and askfur Bells’ Mild Yellow- Label Whisky They know the goods. “Bell's is mild and clear.’’ Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. Grey 111011 111. sole distribut ion. —Advt. The beauty of “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help” is that, while it makes the clothes beautifully white, ii is ahsoluteIv iinii-iiijurioii'. Advt. When eggs are dear, just go to the cupboard and take out mimic preserved ones. As good a- I'reMi if you use S:'arla 1 id's “ Mon Brand Fgg Preserva t ive. \d vt. Best ((Utility Palmer nap. working trousers. Its fkl. denim trousers Ts Gd and 8s (id. men's navy serge coats. 1 -_>s lid, each, -peeial value at McKay's. Advt. .Just opened at Addison’s—Marabouts in black, fawn, nigger, from :sks (id. Xer.k scarves, black and white and coloured, Js !)d. -Is l id, 7s, 8s 3d.— Advt.