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Hokitika Guardian, 4 October 1918, Page 2

The rainfall for twenty-four hours to 9 a.m. to-day was 2.80 inches. The ordinary meeting of the Westland County Council takes place on Tuesday next-. A meeting of the committee which conducted the Patriotic Competitions will be held at the Overseas Club tomorrow evening at 7.30. o’clock. The next batch of reinforcements for Trenthnm leave bore on Thursday. On Wednesday night next at the town Hull they will be farowelled in a public way. The Copper Trail Committee gratefully acknowledges a further contribution of £4 from the Kumara Copper Trail Committee per Mrs Seeboek —£34 to date. The funeral of the late Mrs Henry Roberts of Kumara took place yesterday and was attended by many friends The Rev. Fathers Clancy and Creed conducted the services at St. Mary's Church and tho graveside. At Humphrey’s Gully yesterday afternoon, to the .successful launching ceremony, reported in another column, Air AY. 3. Jeffries auctioned on behalf of the AVesbland Copper Trail the ribbon cut by Miss Ruby Speed. Bidding was spirited and in a short- time over £2O was realised, a sufficient amount in pennies to more than circle the pontoon.

A special feature of to-morrow’s sale of dainties at the Bed and Black Candidates depot will lio the brawns, pies, galantine of tongues, etc. Besides these, cakes, scones, home-made break ,sweets, flowers, and vegetables will abound. Donors are requested to send along their contributions as early as possible and patross to come and buy al] helps the “J-ong. Long, Trail.” A few years ago renders of “The Guardian” would have considered it a miraculous piece of luck, if, having ordered a suit to measure by post they obtained a proper fit. To-day thanks to specialisation and a measurement form that the average man can easily understand, they can get it every tune. Furthermore by buying a suit this way it is possible to save as much. as per suit, because the suit comes direct from the workroom for cash, without any shop expenses, salesmen’s or travellers’ salaries,,or losses through bad debts, which go on to the cost without adding to die value. Its a case where the man who pays cash reaps the advantage. The materials are the same as you expect to find in the retailei s six, seven and eight guinea suits, while vou will find no fault with tlie tailoring or fit. Prices are 755, 85 s, 955, 105 s, according to the material selected. Any reader who wishes to take advantage of those prices should write at once to John H. Glasson, Cashel Street, Christchurch, who will send a splendid set of patterns and easy forms to measure with, by return mail. He also guarantees to return your money if you are not pleased with your purchase. No mail loses a cent if he is not satisfied.—Advt.

“NO RUBBING” Laundry Help dees the washing whilo you rest. Well may housewives sing for joy. Is 3d a largo Banish coughs and colds and save money by using NAZOL. Eighteenpence' buys 00 doses—enough to cure the whole bad-cold family. Get genuine NAZOL in the red carton Among the Ladies Hats shown at F. Schroder and Co’s: Leghorns, Panamas, and Ready to wears a ill create a ready demand at Schroder’s. —- Advt.

The entries for the Foe Stool: sales at Arahura on Monday next appear in this issue . a The Union Company have just received advice that the s.s. Mooraki’s trip to Sydney, time-tabled for the 10th just., has been cancelled, so that the Manuka on ilie 17th inst. will be next steamer proceeding in that service. An old Coaster Mr 'Win. Ooard passed away at Oreymouth on Wednesday. Deceased was a native of Cornwall, and was S 3 years of nee last month, lie j was a. minor by occupation, but retired many years ago. He leaves a wife.

A five-roomed house, together, with its contents, owned and occupied by 'Joseph Fisher was totally destroyed by fire at Runanga at an early liomyesterday morning. The insurances are in the Northern Office. Tile night watchman at Hokitika reported the glare of a fire in the direction of Greymoutli about 1.30. n’clock yesterday morning.

Matters in connection with the Star Spangled Bazaar are going on apace. The management are leaving nothing undone to ensure the Bazaar proving a huge success. A large number of valuable articles have been donated. The ladies sewing bee have a great array of goods ready, which shall prove of wonderful value. The Art Union tickets are finding a ready sale. It is proposed to intersperse the Bazaar proceedings with vocal and instrumental items: already some of the best local talent and visitors from the north and south have signified their intention of assisting, so that patrons are promised a musical treat as well as securing the multitude of bargains which will be on offer. Special hosiery value at M(Tinier and Co, the Spot Cash Drapers, Greymoutli.. Ladies’ plain and ribbed cashmere finish hose, a good wearer, price two pairs for 2s lid ; ladies’ white cotton hose, 2s 6d pair; Indies’ black Lisle thread hose,, white embroidered fronts, pendent design, 2s 6d pair; ladies’ superior quality black*Lisle hose, embroidered ankles 2s lid pair; silk ankle hose in white, fawn, nigger, blade and grey, os lid pair; black all wool ribbed and plain cashmere hose, 4s lid and 5s lid pair; tan and grey Lisle thread hose, 3s lid pair. Post free to any part.—McGruer and Co, Greymoutli.—Advt. A sure pleasant specific for removing Worms is WADE’S WORM FIGS. Price Is fid. Water your garden this Summer or you wou’t have one. Invest in North British Rubber Company’s Garden Hose. Best fabric—best rubber. Hardware shops sell it. Consider the economy of NAZOL—the well-tried family remedy for coughs and colds. Sixty doses for is fidmore than three a penny. Get NAZOL

to-day. The tyre for Indian and HarleyDavidson motor cycles is the “Dreadnought” 28x3 motor cycle tyre. A splendid long-distance British tyre tiy one out!