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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1917, Page 2

Parliament opens on Thursday and the session is likely to ho one of great interest. There has been so much left undone, apart from what there is to do, that the session, if everything is to. bo well done liow, will bo one' of the most momentous in tho history of the Domin' ion. One of tlio men who will create some attention in the House this yea'r will be Sir John Findlay. Hts athfeuil* is lkely to be that of a severe critic of tho National Government and t® keep a free hand. He refuses to ally himself with h.is old friends tho Liberals. When the election was being made of the members to move the* Address-in-Reply the Reform Party chose- Mr. Smith of Pahiatua, and tho obvious choice of tho Liberals of a seconder should, according to usage, have been Sir John Findlay. The offer was actually made to him, but lie promptly refused, and he persisted in his' refusal even after,he had been asked to reconsider his decision. Ho may he expected to speak early in tho debate, and his speech should be on© of the most, interesting events of the early session. Our. well-informed Wellington correspondent is evidently impressed with the prominent niche Sir John Findlay will fill in the House of Representatives, and ho has devoted some space of late in intimating to our readers just •where the new member stands. Sir John has a good deal—hut not all of the qualifies which go to make a leader. Ho has a personal brilliance and a wide knowledge of men and matters, but there is just the fear that he is too jtcadenjic for King Demos to lie com o the peoples’ leader. However, he will be something of an unofficial leader of an unformed opposition in the House. His freshness and zest will help to displace Mr. Wilford from this position. . The two conbined would create a formidable cave whence would flow much spirited criticism, and some very illuminating discussions. Altogether Sir John Findlay will fill a- very useful placo and ho is certainly capable of assisting to do much public good.

1 'Dressmaking at reduced prices for three weeks at Mrs. J. Lloyd’s. Members of t,h 0 Druids’ Lodge are requested to meet to-morrow at 1.45 p.m.

Messrs Ballantyn© and Co of Christchurch announce their Winter Sale is now on, with everything reduced in price. Messrs H. Matson and Co., stock and Station agents, of. Christchurch, havo an interesting notice in his issue to owors of sheep, oattle and horses, and settlers generally. Messsrs Whitcombo and Tombs, Ltd., of Christchurch, announce their mg book sale starts at Christchurch on July 4th, for fourteen days. Sand application for comprehensive oataloguo early. A meeting of the local bodies’ committee appointed to receive the report from Mr McTaggart oai the question of establshing lime works on the West Coast will take placo at tho Town Hall, Greymouth, ou Frday at 12 o’clock noon.

Tho following are included among the latest voluntary enlistments for active service: Daniel Staislaus Phelan, sawmill hand! Ruutapu; and William Vivian M. Bonar, agent, Hokitika, also. John Fitzgerald, storeman, Railway Goods Shot!, Hokitika.

Residents of Hokitika and district will be glad to read the announcement of Mr. W. H. Bqrrowes in this issue, tliat ho is commencing business on Saturday next as the City Butchery Company in the premises formerly occupied by Mr. C. Hannam., The new firm promise to supply at cheap rates the very best quality of me?t procurable, and ask for a share of public patronage. McLean’s Pictures Hast evening presented a very pretty Irish drama of decided interest entitled “Little Lady Eileen.” It proved'.very ionjoyable, introducing many charming" Irish scenes, including a fine dancing scone in which Marguerite Clark showed to great advantage. “The Mysteries of Mvra” continued their weird courso there was a great comedy maker, and the orchestra, with its special Irish music made a very 'complete programme.

Wanted known, that Stevens’ Health salt dispels stomach disorders because it. does Nature’s work in Nature’s wav. It is not a nauseous medicine, but a pleasant, refreshing and most palatable drink, unrivalled for sick headaches, biliousness, etc. Only 2s 6d for 64 doses from all chemists and stores.—Advt.

Schroder and Co., the leading diapers, are now showing a full range of new season’s Winter Goods. The newest styles in Millinery, Tweed and Astrncan Coats, Gaberdine Coats; also a splendid range of Winter Dress Goods; Special Quality Costume Lengths in Tailor Serge, OoaUngs and Gaberdine. A visit of inspection is cordially invited.—Schroder apd Coy.—Advt, .A- y

The funeral of the late Mrs MeGuigan has been delayed and is now announced to be held on Friday afternoon.

The. announced parade of Senior Carets for to-morrow (Thursday) evening, will not ha held . The Grey Argus reports that the condition of Miss Marion Wilson, who was injured at the Park Hotel, Greymouth, about a fortnight ago, is veTy critical. She is a daughter of the late Mrs Wilson formerly of Coldsborough. Mr. Arthur Morse of Greymouth, yesterday received) the sad int e lhgoncc that his brother George had passed away The deceased had been ailing for some months past and underwent an operation some time back and his end was not unexpected. The late Mr Morse was the principal handicapper of the Dominion, especially in the North Island.

Things at the Stato Mine hav 0 sumod their normal aspect, almost all being thoroughly satisfied that work is to go on smoothly for a term. The agreement is almost fixed up and the miners aro doing their utmost to put out the coal, several extra large cheques being the result. A party oi four men drew £7l for eleven _ days work- The larger the cheques, the cheques the better it is for the State, showing that the output is increasing. Thero should he a largo attendance at the Town Hall to-morrow night for the popular benefit to'the Returned Soldiers Association. Euchre will occupy the first part of the evening, and lor the tournament four valuable prises will be given. A social dance will follow,, and this should he a very enjoyable gathering. Admission is at the nominal sum of one shilling so that all may assist to make the benefit a financial success. The ladies of the Overseas Club would be glad of any gifts of refreshments, which may bo left at the Town Hall during the afternoon.

To-night .at the Town Hall the 31st Reinforcements will be farewelled. The principal speakers will be tho Deputy Mayor (Mr. M. Coulson), Messrs L. F. ile Berry (Vice-President of the Overseas Club) B. Ward and A. Artkon. Tlie Overseas Orchestra will assist with the musical programme, rendering two selections, while the soloists will he Misses Sharid, Keynolds, Hatch, (violin) and Harvey, Mrs Chapman and Mr Irwin. All th° recruits are invited to attend, as also returned soldiers and mein on furlough.' Subsequently the men with the soldiers will he entertained at supper at the Overseas Club where the Udy'Committee will present parcels of camp requisites to the departing men. Call and sc,, the special .reductions made in Ladies’ Tweed Coats and in Winter Millinery at Misses Addisons. —Advt.

You don’-t need a ’holiday, you need Steven’s Health Balt —rthe salt that sweetens life and breath. Cheaper and fresher than the imported, and just as effectivo. If taken occasionally before breakfast, it will quickly remove all stomach disorders and make life worth living. 2k 6d everywhere, for 6-1 doses.

When you don’t feel like woik its time to take Steven’s Health Salts, a fizzy refreshing palatable drink, combining at once the benefits of a medicine and a health promoting beverage. You get 64 doses for 2s 6d at loading chemists and stores. Ask for it to-day Advt.

NAZOL acts like a charm in tackling coughs and colds. , Penetrating and germ-killing. Better than mixtures or Most economical, l/o buys GO doses.

Its a little thing to look for, u big thing to find—the Hot Water Bottle with the patent Unique stopper made only by the North British Rubber Coy., with specially strong vulcanised joints that never leak or tear. All. 'traders —Advt.

If you suffer from bilious headaches just get a bottle of Steven’s -Health Salt—-the salt that sweetens life. It is a most pleasant effervescing aperient in a most palatable form and quickly euros biliousness and similar disorders. Only 2s 6d a bottle (64 doses from all chemists and stores. —Advt. John Parkliill was somewhat shy at first about “No Rubbing” Laundry Help, but now he is one of its staunchest supporters and sells a lot of it ai the low price of Is per packet with Thinker Note Book given free.—Advt. Wo have some attractive lines, in Eider-down Quilts; low prices and pretty designs. Just "bat you require for tbo cold weather. —Misses Addison. —Advt. A visit to see the latest in Autumn and Winter Fashions at Schroder and C 0.,, “the w«H known drapers,,” will be a profitable hour spent. Winter Coats, Millinery, Tailor-made costum- *>«,, Gloves, Hoisery, and all-woo» underwear will be found at a.veiy reasonable price—considering the abnormal state of the market—which cm not be avoided. However, our motto is to £<ell at small profit any timefi but always give the better article. Inspection invited.—F. Schroder and Co —Advt.

Let NAZOL protect your family against coughs and colds. One dose a day keeps colds away. Good for old and young. Sixty cPsea 1/6-