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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1918, Page 2

The Success Dredge washed up on Thursday for a return of 32ozs lfidwts for 93 hours work.

It is unnecessary to do more than draw attention to the War Loan notification appearing on our-third page today. The loan closes on Monday next. Messrs Mackley and Co. notify in this issue that owing to the increased cost of running expenses tKe fares for the Royal Mail motor service, Hokitika to Ivokatahi and Koiterangi will he increased as from April loth. The prices appear in another column. ft is notified in this issue that. Hie shooting season for native game (grey duck, pukeko, and black swan) in the Westland district opens on Ist -May, and extends to 31st, July. It will be noted that pigeons and kakas arc not included in the list. The District Racing Committee is to sit at Greymouth to-night when it > expected that a finality will be reached regarding what is known as the Botanist ease, the circumstances in connection with which arose at the Christmas meeting of the Reefton .Tockev Club.

The Liberal Party, a,t the caucus ai Wellington on Wednesday, paid the compliment lo the doyen of the Party (Mr J. Colvin) of asking him to take the seat vacated hv the Hon. T. AI. Wilford on the Speaker's left. Dr Thacker's name was placed on this bench some days ago, but Dr Thacker says that lie did not put it there.

Tt is understood that, one of the matters discussed at the meeting of members of Parliament, on Wednesday was

t.hiil of postponement of the General Flection. ‘’Hie report, is tlint the life of Parliament is lo lip lengthened for another ye, 'U', and that the necessary legislation will be submitted to Parliament at this session. A hint was given in liis speech on the Address-in-Re-ply by Mr C. TT. Poole which seemed to sag., gest that the Government will take power to order an election after the war, should the war end before the lapse of a year. Thin, it is believed. is ) in fact, the arangement. \ Have you heard the good news? folds Hv before XAZOT,—the rondy for-uso and' money-saving remedy. Keep XAZOL handy. Sixty doses Is (id Merit tells. Tlie phenomenal sales of North British Rubber Covs’ Hot water Bottle with the “TTninue” stopper is the best evidence of their undoubted ouality and service. All chemists. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. \jf> > 2/6

Messrs W. A. Scott and Sons of Dunedin, notify alterations in their clearance sale of motor cycles. Messrs M. 'Houston and Co. will soil at Lyell on Friday 26th April, on behalf of Mr F. C. Feddersen the whole of his choice dairy stock, fat and store cattle, farm implements and dredging machinery.

The Manager of the Greymouth Abattoirs reported that the following wore slaughterel during the month of March —Bullocks and heifers 133, sheep 482, lambs 135, pigs 4, calves 14. The total fees received amounted to £B7 16s 3d.

The Paeroa sailed for Bruce Bay yesterday, but put back this morning, having encountered a very heavy and increasing sea during the night. She sails again as soon as conditions are favourable.

At the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council last evening the following motion moved by the Mayor (Mr J. D. Lynch) was unanimously carried:—“That the Hon., the Prime Minister ho informed that the resolution demanding the release of Mr P. C. Webb, passed by the public meeting held in Greymouth at the instance of the Federation of Labour, in no way represents the fooling of the citizens of Greymouth, the meeting being mainly composed of member of the Unions at Ruuanga, Paparon, and Blackball, and that the Council strongly approves of the action of the Government in adminisering the Military Service Act without fear or favour, and irrespective of the position held by persons called 'up for service-”-One tells another! Thus*the fame of “ NO-RUBBING ” Laundry Help is continually spreading. Is packets everytime.—Dee Bros.—Advt. NAZOL is known everywhere as the read-for-use and money-saving remedy for coughs and colds. Acts Eke a charm. Sixty doses Is. 6d. The open-air baby gets on best. Leave yours out of doors all the time but put a North British Hot Water Bottle at his loot. Watch him grow. Misses Addison are displaying smart styles in winter millinpry including velvets, felts and tagelo. Also novelties in trimmings. Inspection invited.—Advt.

F. Schroder and Co. are showing a number of lines at very reasonable prices, that compare very much to your saisfaction. Covert coatings and melange costume cloth exceptionally good value. The new costumes are really good . value comparing to last season. Inspection invited at F. Schroder and Co.—Advt. # Beware! NAZOL is imitated because NAZOL is the best household remedy for coughs and colds. But no imitation equals NAZOL. Get the genuine.

Just landed. Choice tomatoes, Jonathon, Cox’s orange pippins, dessert applies, 8s 6d per ease about 401bs, cooking apples, (choice) 6s 6d per case; pears, etc./etc. —Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd.—Advt. Latest Millinery; latest in dress goods; latest winter coats and knitted coats are ‘showing at F. Schroder and Advt.