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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1918, Page 2

The Success dredge washed up yesterday for a return of 28 ozs. 6 dwts. fir 98 hours work.

Tho usual smart selection of millinery is still to be found at Mrs J. Lloyd’s Come and choose your Christmas hat. before the pick is gone.

Men’s high grade tailor cut boxed suits, the . best fitting suit obtainable, Laptar fronts, roll collar, and finished in the very latest style, 955, 100 s. at the Now Zealand Clothing Factory. A substantial timber export trade to Australia is now going forward from this district. Yesterday a long timber special passed over the river bridgo from the southern mills on the way to the port of Greymouth. There were 21 large trucks of timber in all on the train, drawn by two engines.

Ladies white shoes, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, 16s 6d; black velvet shoes 12s 6d, 15s. Silk hose in black or white, 4s 6d, os Gd. Lisle lioso in black or tan, 3s 6d. Panamas 12s Gd, 15s Gd, 18s Gd; at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory.

t'Cylkcel” a reliable hard-wearing and washing material, 32 inches wide for blouses, dresses, men’s shirts, plain shades, checks, spots and stripes. Usual price 2/3 yd; special price up to Saturday December 14th. 1/11 ad. Sample bunches now ready. McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

The Hon. G. "W. Russell, Minister ot Internal Affairs, has notified the County Council that meetings may now bo resumed. In this connection the annual meeting of the Council will bo held, on Wednesday next, 11th. inst. at noon, for the election of Chairman, while the ordinary meeting of the Council to deal with the general business will be held the same afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Westland Racing Club’s Midsummer race meeting will tnke place on the Hokitika racecourse on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 7th and Bth. Nominations for this meeting, whereat £1,300 is to bo distributed in stakes,'close on Friday night next. The programme includes four well endowed trotting races, while the stakes for tho gallops are substantial' also. From all accounts the meeting will be well patronised by owners generally.

Tho racehorses Lady Middleton, Preludium, Hymettius, Tyson and Gallupin arc in training locally as well as four or five trotting horses. The trainers roport the Hokitika track to be in excellent order, and the going is said to be very good. Hie Club lias ordered one of Say well’s latest starting machines of quick- movement, thus ensuring sma'rt despatches and less liability of horses being hung up in the tapes of the barrier.

Further signs of the improving times in regard to the epidemic is tho fact that the New Zealand Railway Department is going to run the customary daily service over the holidays between the East and West Coasts. This is a convenience which will bo much anpresiated by all. It is expected that during the holiday season also, extra trains will bo run in connection with tho various holiday functions, the staff available on the Coast being equal to tlio extra duty entailed. Besides emphasising tin* passing of the epidemic, tho additional conveniences proposed to be afforded, is another reminder of the ideasing fact that the war is over, and “war measures” may now be relaxed. ,

Boys’ velvet cord knickers, size 3 x 11,, from Gs 9d; dainty sailor, washing suits 8s lid; tunic suits, 9s Gd; varsity suits 10s Gd and 12s Gd. Poplin Cotswold Jackets 12s Gd, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.

At a conference of representatives held at Greymouth yesterday afternoon of the West Coast racing and trotting bodies, it was decided to go on with tho usual Midsummer gatherings, as advertised already. The Clubs represented were tho racing clubs of Greymouth, Recfton and Hokitika, and the trotting clubs of Greymouth, "Westport, and Hokitiku. It was reported Reef ton intended to defer the Boxing Day meeting to a date to he fixed at a special mooting to-night, and with this exception the meeting was unanimous in adhering to the advertised dates. Roefton might vet revert to the original date, but if not will race after Hokitika. Ij3 that event the Greymouth handicaps will be announced earlier than already advertised. Reports received indicated that a goodly string of outside horses would be present at the West Coast racing carnival.

The famous North British belting is without equal for all mining machinery, wood-working and iron-woking machinery. Best British manufacture. Quotations and details from Hayward Bros. Ltd., Christchureli.

While the rainy weather lasts is the time to get your sewing clone. Come along and have a look at Mrs J. Lloyd's selection of dress materials and blousings.

The Chief Postmaster advises.—The Eastern Cable Coy. notify owing to cable interruptions, heavy Government traffic, and shortage of staff through illness, full rate traffic is subject to live and six days delay; deferred late traffic ten to fourteen days’ delay.” Ladies white tennis shoes, 10s 6cl; men’s 11s 6d; children’s sandals, sizes oxl, from os 9d in black or tan. Special line tan sandals, sizes 4x2 front •Is Gd, riso 3d a size at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The West Coast Pacing Carnival will open with the trotting meeting at Westport on Boxing Day. As it ; ; doubtful if Reefton will be racing c.'i that oc-

casion the Westport Cb-b should open the season with a record gathering. The Westport Club is giving £650 in stakes for tlie day. The Greymoutli Club will race on Dec. 31st, and January' Ist and 3rd, the stakes for the three days totalling £2,000. The GreynyfUth 'j'rotting Club’s fixture is January 2nd rind 4th. stakes £1,600. For the Hokitika meeting on 7th and Bth January, £1,300 is set down for distribution and £4OO by the Westland Trotting Club the day following. With £1(430 to be given by the Reefton Jockey Club, a total of £7050 will bo distributed over tho full carnival.

The New Plymouth “News” of November 29tli, lias the following from its Elthnni correspondent, (dated 28th November), relative to the death of the late Alexander Meharry, formerly a well-known storekeeper at Lower Kokatahi:—“After putting up a big fight, a man named Meharry has died, a victim of the epidemic. He was a recent arrival from the South Island, being accompanied by his wife. The latter lias had a very anxious time, hoping all the. while that her husband’s fine determination and cheerful spirit would prevail. Unfortunately the battle went to King Death. Although a comparative stranger hero, the sympathy of all goes to tho widow in her bereavement.” / The late Mr Alex Meharry was a son of Mr. Robert Meharry one of the well-known pioneer settlers of tho Kokatahi district.

Milkmen may have an aversion as present to going too close to their patrons to deliver the morning’s milk, but jthero are (evidently certain circumstances which permit of more intimate contact. The patrons of one particular dairyman woke up tlie other morning says the “Press,” to find the milk outside as usual, and, as also is usual at the beginning of th<> month under the jug was the monthly bill, which is usually paid at the patron’s convenience An hour or so later, however the milkman was back again, this time to collect the amount. At such a prompt demand for payment tlie patrons were naturally astonished and their many queries as to its cause met with the same answer, “Well, you can never tell who is dyin’ nowadays.”

Chaplain J. A. Gault, writing to tlie Chief Commissioner of the Australian Comforts Funds, says: “On Sunday we generally do what I call ‘Sunday stunts,’ part of which is writing Bible names and places in the air with a cane and giving a small prize to tlie one who first guesses it. One of the ‘Diggers,,’ who had not been very successful called out. ‘I say, padre, give some of us blokes that don’t know our Bible too well a hit of a show.’ ‘Right you are,’ said I. “I’ve got some Capstan cigarettes from the Victoria Racing Club and any man who can write down in two minutes the name of twelve winners of the Melbourne Cup will get two packets as a prize. There was a great laugh, and for two minutes a great silence. “Time!” and *it was found that five men had a list of twelve winners that the audience |had checked off. It struck mo as rather an unusual combination—a Methodist padre, Sunday afternoon and cigarettes from the Victoria Racing Club as a prize for winners of the Melbourne Cup.

“I will recommend you to my friends, the fit could not he better, and Icm sure it would be impossible tor me to get more for my money anywhere ” A few lines tvpical of many received by John H. films son, Cashel Street, C hristchureli, from many customers all over the coast, whom he has tailored bv mail. For your information we mention a few particulars. When J-ou write for patterns you have a- choice of at least fifty smart suitings. Simple measurement form is given to measure yourself with, enabling you to do it as easy as any tailor and give details that he would not trouble about, hut wait: for a “trv on” to put straight. You take no risk. Cloth, fit and make must please you or demand an instant refund of your cash. No man could got a more straightforward offer than this. Tiie suit will bo made exactly as you like it for 75s 80s 80s 95s 103 s. according to the quality of material selected. If you want your suit before Christmas write for patterns now and you won’t regret it, you will save a couple of sovereigns into the bargain. Note address, John H. G las son, Cashel Street, Christchurch. If you want a pair of working trousers, nil sizes at 11s 9d, you can hardly wear them out.—Advt. Cheerv wives plentiful since ‘‘No Rubbing” Laundry Help has conio to lighten their back-aching toil of washing day. Is 3d packet sufficient for seven large washings. Mrs M. Gooch.

1 Mrs Vasta inserts a notice of thanks ? in -tbis issue. Mr and Airs Dennison, of Awatuna, insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Mr and Airs F. Wall and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. A recent. Hospital Progress Report, includes—Not severe cases—G. Breeze (Hokitika), T. B. Broun (Hokitika),. The Hon. H. L. Alichel, who lias been staying over here in consequence of the serious illness of his youngest son, now happily convalescent, returns to Wellington to-morrow for tho close of the session.

The flax blight is assuming alarming proportion in the Atanawatu swamps, (says an exchange). Its origin is a mystery, as it attacks not only the leaves in the swamps, but is often noticeable in isolated groups at great distances apart. The careful investigations so far made have quite failed to locate the source of tlie infection. As a consequenco of the blight one mill has been dismantled.

“I had a glass of whisky which was given to me by a gentleman in Wellington and was not drunk when arrested, but unwell from influenza.” So said a first offender when charged with drunkenness before Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M. “One glass of whisky does not usually make a person drunk,” replied the magistrate. “You must have drunk whisky and methlyated spirits.” “No,” added tbe defendant, “I use methylated spirits for polishing and should be very sorry to drink it.” “Well then, perhaps you have been polishing your inside with it.”

The ordinary meeting of the Druids’ Lodge was held last- evening, P.A., Bro. G. H. Blank presiding over a good gathering of brothers. A large amount of routine business was discussed, and matters arising from tho recent epidemic concerning brothers was attended to, and letters of condolence forwarded to those who have boon afflicted. The matter of assisting those families in tbis district who have sustained losses and bereavements during tbe epidemic was discussed, and it was decided to approach tlie local authorities in order to have a committeo sot up to investigate any cases which may require financial assistance. The nomination of officers for tho onsuing term was then proceeded with—too election and installation to take place on next Lodge night. The movement among tho Anglican community for the rebuilding of All Saints Church as a peace memorial will soon take shape. Preliminary meetings have been held with regard to formulating a scheme for the large undertaking, the scope of which will be put before tho congregation very soon. It is intended to erect tbe new cliucrh of more durable material than wood, on the present site, and a beginning is to be made with the East end. It is probable that the foundation stone for tho new edifice will bo laid on the day to proclaimed as Peace Day. Plans for a completed structure will be prepared in the first instance, and the work will be done in sections as funds aro available, portion of the present building being, utilised meanwhile. A general meeting of the congregation will be held at an early date to adopt a definite line of action.

Some interesing comments upon the composition of various foodstuffs are contained in the annual report of the Dominion Analyst, (Dr. G. S. Maclaurin), which was presented to Parliament on Monday. The report, which covers the period ended March 31st last, states that the examination of several parcels of smoked fish revealed it was a common practice to smoke the fish in a very perfunctory way, and then wash with a solution of annatto to give the appearance of the thoroughly cured article. “This constitutes a fraud on the public,” says Dr. Maclaurin, “and in my opinion should not b$ allowed.” A samplo of flour sold for use by the troops was evidently bleached with nitrogen peroxide. Bleaching was contrary to regulations, being both unwholesome and.'unnecessary. At'— inspection of the mill disclosed the usual apparatus for the purpose, and confirmed the chemical evidence. ‘* Verjr_ few infants’ and invalids’ foods were examined during the year,” the report com tines. “The labels on such foods arc id many eases misleading, and a thorough investigation of all on the market would appears to warranted.’”