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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1919, Page 2

By an Order-in-Council gazetted on Friday last, amending regulations have been made with regard to the export of timber. The main provisions are:—

(1) After a notice has been given fixing the quantity of timber of any kind or grade required to be reserved from j any sawmill for use in New Zealand, it shall not be lawful for any person (whether a sawmiller or not) to export sawn timber of that kind or grade, being the production of that sawmill, whether produced before or after the delivery of the notice), except pursuant to a permit issued in that behalf of the Board of Trade. (2.) Every person who, after the commencement of this Order-in-Council, proposes to export any timber of a kind or grade to which a notice under tlio principal regulations applies shall produce to the Collector of Customs at the port of shipment the permit to export such timber, and shall furnish to the Collector:—(a) Particulars as to the quantity, kind, and grade of timber prposed to he exported; (b) Particulars as to the sawmill at which the timber was produced; and (c) A declaration under the Customs Act, 1913, that the proposed export is in conformity with the Timber Regulations and with the permit of the Board of Trade.”

Applications for the position of sexton and tenders for the removal of nightsoil, close with the Town Clerk on Friday next at 4 p.m.

Entries for the singles championship of the local Bowling Club aro now being received, and should be .made forthwith. The draw for playwill be made at the end of the week, and play will he carried out forthwith.

Messrs W. McKay and Son open their 14 days clearing sale of A. E. Stapleton’s assigned stock to-morrow morning, when a fine range of bargains will be offered. The advice tendered to the public is to attend early before the many bargains arc snapped up.

It was tentatively suggested that a team from the local Bowling Club should pay a return visit to Greymouth on Saturday afternoon, but some of the players are unable to make the trip, which lias been postponed and will probably take place on tlio following Saturday. A Wellington message says there appears to be some ground for believing that the mines laid by the German raider Wolff off the New Zealand coast are nearly all accounted for now, but the authorities have not yet secured the definite information that it was hoped to obtain from Germany. On Monday night, Mr. H. E. Holland addressed a large meeting at Ruatapu, Mr. G. Lopas presiding, and was accorded an enthusiastic reception and an excellent hearing. He spoke for more than an hour and was repeatedly applauded by the audience. Questions were invited, but none were forthcoming, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks by acclamation to the speaker, and on Mr. Holland’s motion, a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

“The Council is not going to tolerate those blackguards in taxis taking young girls out in their cars,” said the Mayor of Auckland in the City Council last week, when the matter of cancelling a taxi-driver’s license came up for confirmation. “Hear, hear,” said all the councillors, and the cancellation was endorsed, after the Mayor had said lie did not wish to reopen the discussion, as, according to the police report, it had been a most revolting case.

The University Senate sitting at Christchurch, decided by a majority of one vote that- Latin should not be a compulsory subject at the matriculation examination for students in arts. The arguments advanced for and against the proposal, which was submitted as a recommendation to the Senate by the Board of Studies, were on the same lines as those put forward at the Senate meetings in recent years, the supporters contending that Latin was the universal language of science and a necessary qualification for those proceeding to the study of languages, English, or science. The opponents of the recommendation contended that the trend of modern educational opinion was to eliminate Latin as an essential subject for any of the university degrees.

The steamer Manaroa left Dunedin on Saturday night, with the ketch Water Lily in tow, for Dusky Sound, where Messrs Miller Bros., jfroposc to salve some of the gear and machin--erv on the old Union excursion steamer Waikare, which was wrecked in the sound some eight years ago. The Manaroa has a party of eight holidaymakers on board, for whose convenience two motor launches are being carried, and five or six more tourists will he picked up at Bluff. It is also proposed to ship some pigeons there, if any can he procured, so that news of the vessel can be received while she is lying in the sound. The salvage work will ho carried on from the ketch, the salvaged gear being transferred to tlio Manaroa, which will return to Bluff with the first load in a fortnight. It is expected that the work will he completed in a mouth. In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA you always get highest strength purest quality and best valuo.

Special Purchase—24o Ladies high class white embroidered Voile blouses 11/6. 120 dozen ladies Neck wear in Crepe do Chino and Georgette, White usually 22/6 to 32/6, Sale price 12/6 and aud colours. Salo jprico 1/9 and 2/G in embroidered muslins. Sale prices 6d. 9d. and 1/- each. Tlio above wonderful bargains post free from McGruer ami Co. Greymouth.—Advt.

Put it in your cruet—SHARLAND’S MAT/T VINEGAR. Mellow and mature. Most wholesome and most palatable vinegar in New Zealoud. In bulk and bottle. All grocers.

With this issue Messrs McGruer and j Co. distribute an inset tliat should prove of decided interest to our readers.

The Registrar of Electors (Mr J. N. Nalder) notifies in this issue where a copy of the Electoral Roll for the electoral district of Westland can be inspected.

A mean robbery is reported from the Wahabi: cud mine during the past week, says' the Rcri'tmi Times, when two miners working tlteie had their hut entered and the whole of the stores, estimated at between between £4 and £5 worth removed. The hut was practically cleaned out, only some washing soda being left. “There are ample supplies of sugar for the normal requirements of the Dominion,” said Mr Philson, manager of the Colonial Sugar He. a vy Company when spoken to by an “Auckland Star” reporter a few days ago. “The trouble'is the bad transport communications with x the south, owing to the shortage of steamers.” With regard to tlio general position, Mr Philson remarked that the coastal connection between Auckland and the south is very bad. Until the Monowai sailed the other day there had been no boat for some weeks. More than 3000 British firms aro supporting an undertaking which has for its object the issue of a standard work of reference on all sources of supply of goods manufactured in the United Kingdom. The work is to he printed in all the commercial languages of te world, and presented to British con. suls ; Chambers of Commerce, and leading overseas buyers iu all parts of the globe. It is estimated that the costwill exceed £300,000. Progress to date ensures the compilation of 25 volumes. Only firms offering British made goods are permitted to take part and stringent regulations prohibit the entry of naturalised enemy firms or those having enemy interests. More than thirty trade asscciations ; representing various British industries, have appointed delegates to serve on the board of control, of which Lord Desborougli is the president and gir William Stokes the chairman.

Don’t let anything prevent you from coming to the Great- Half Price Sale, Prices marked down again, better bargains than ever, impossible to beat the values, the keen cut prices will ensure a speedy clearance. Don’t wait for the last day, buy now.—Ladies black cashmere finish hose in plain and ribbed, now 2 pairs for 2s 6d; boys navy jerseys, all sizes, now 2s lid; mens unshrinkable fiannel finish unders, now 2s lid; mens woollen socks, now 2 pairs for 3s fid; childrens white cotton vests, all sir.es, now Is each; floral crepons, check and spot voiles, now 7jd per yd. Great Half Price Sale now on, McGruer and Co., Cut-rate Stores, Greymouth.—Advt.

Can you picture yourself slipping on a suit—the coat fitting comfortably across the shoulders, draping smoothly down the front and back, with that distinctive smart look obtainable only by clever cutting, the waist-coat without a wrinkle, well cut shapely trousers. In all, a suit that looks smart, and remains smart after long service. This is what you are guaranteed when you order your Easter suit from J. H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch. You can get all wool materials for 755, 85s, 955, 105 s, 110 s. These low prices aro no guide to the quality. At a glance you can see they are considerably less than you would expect to pay. It is only by cutting out expensive selling methods and the suit coming direct from the workroom that they are made possible. You can see the patterns in your home, as well as obtain the very simple and efficient measurement form, which is as easy as A.B.C. as one man remarked, by just dropping a post-card to John H. Glasson, Cashel St. Christchurch. — Advt.

The last ten days of the greatest of sales at Schroder’s will prove a money saver for you. Fresh bargains are being prepared in remnants, blouses, hats and frocks. In the face of further rise in the price of imports, price at our sale will make the wise anticipate their wants.—Advt. Everyone is urged to sing their cheeriest songs now that the war is over and the ’flu flying quickly away, and Oh! the joy of it “No Rubbing laundry help now obtainable from all stores at Is per packet, containing sufficient for weekly family washings.