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Hokitika Guardian, 25 April 1919, Page 2

The Paeroa sailed for Okarito this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

The Grey races take place to-morrow. Ladies and returned soldiers will he admitted free to the course and enclosure.

For the Christchurch mayoralty the following have been nominated:—Mr J. J. Dougall, Mr J. McCombs, M.P., and Dr H. T. J. Thacker, M.P.

The death took place at Christchurch on Wednesday morning of Captain J. Coleman, M.Z.S.C., at the age of 56 years. Captain Coleman contracted a chill a few days ago, and, despite all that care could do, pneumonia supervened, and the end came suddenly. His son, returning from the front, was due to arrive at Christchurch next day. A quiet hut pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, by the Rev. Father Clancy, the contracting parties being Miss Eva Blanche Hayes, of Auckland, and Mr Fred Sellers, of Wellington, youngest son of Mr F. P. H. Sellers of Hokitika. The happy couple left overland, en route to Wellington.

Most people are under the impression that the censorship was abolished shortly after tlie armistice was signed. They will therefore, be surprised to learn (says the “New Zealand Times”) that the censors are still at work in Wellington and scrutinise all cable messages inward and outward.

The Joll Dairy Company is paying out to its suppliers this week the sum of £32,000 (states the 'Eltliam Argus). Of this amount, £14,000 represents the payment for March milk, while £IB,OOO represents an additional payment of 3d. per pound butter-fait on the season’s milk supplied from July Ist last to the end of. March. This represents a payout so far of 1/7 per pound . f butter-fat for the whole season.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday the fat pig entry was smaller, but quality was good. Competition was not quite so keen as usual, hut sales were made at the following prices:—Choppers, £5 to £9; baconers, extra heavy, to £7 18s • heavy, £6 to £6 15s; medium, £4 10s to £5 15s, equal to 93d per lb. Porkers, heavy, £3 5s to £4 ss; medium, £2 10s to £2 17s 6d, equal to 10id to 10ld per lb. The entry of store pigs was a medium one, but there was not much of an enquiry and prices were easier. Quotations: —Best, stores, £2 10s to £2 17a; medium, £2 2s to £2 ss; small, 16s to 20s; weaners, 9s 6d to 14s.

Mrs R. J. Seddon, accompanied by her daughters, Miss Mary Stuart Seddon, and Mrs Rubi Seddon Wood, sails from Wellington by the Athenic to-mor-row forenoon, en route to England. Airs Seddon’s mission is a sad one, to visit the grave of the late Captain R. S. Seddon who fell last year on the Western front . In England, Mrs Seddon hopes to mecit her third son, Lieut. Stuart Seddon, who is still in the Royal Artillery, with which force he served throughout the greater portion of tlio British part in the Italian campaign. Mrs Seddon hopes Lieut. Seddon will be able to return with her in about six months’ time. Captain Seddon, M.P., is in Wellington for the purpose of seeing his relatives off on their European trip.

Stead’s Review has recently been enlarged and several new features have been introduced. The price has not been raised hut remains at 7d., and Stead’s whilst more interesting and entertaining than ever, is the cheapest high class magazine at present obtainable in Australia. The current number (April sth) is as good as its predecessors, and is certain to prove popular. The complicated situation in Europe is dealt with by Henry Stead in his usual lucid man. iner. lie prophesies 'that the grave menace of Bolshevism will force the Allios and Germany into alliance for mutual protection. Air Arthur Ransom© writes sympathetically of the doings of the Russian Bolslieviki; and Chancellor Harper critieies Air Railsome. Henry Gyles Turner reviews Sir James Barrett’s last hook; and the Financial Notes, written by a wellknown expert, call for special mention. In addition to the usual features—History in Caricature, Special Articles from the World’s Alagazincs, Catechism on Current Events, etc. —■ several pages are devoted to Alotor Notes and women’s interests.

On sale—A large consignment of Dessert and cooking apples, Jonathans, Cox’s Pippin’s, Washingtons, Pearmains, Munroc’s etc. price 7/6, to 9/6 according to variety, 40 lbs in case. Also 100 cases of choice tomatoes.—Pa terson, Michel, and Co. Ltd. Phone 2, —Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. As winter approachers so does tho demand for Schroder’s millinery, costumes, furs, and blankets, beautiful blouses in crepo do chine, French coats, and fur collars. It will bo wise to make an early selection, as it is not possible to got repeats.—Advt.

Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co. notify specialties in made to measure costumes.

Tile Charitable Aid Board meets on Tuesday at 8. p.m. The business includes the consideration of the estimates for 1919-20. ' i Air p. R. Stewart has made the admirable suggestion that the waste ground in front of the public buildings and about the Seddon statue should be or*uaindited, thus settiug off the appearance of the building and the locality. The suggestion was communicated to Mr. T. K. Y. Seddon, M.P. who lias undertaken to see the officials of the Department of Internal Affairs on the matter, and it is understood steps will be taken shortly to give this matter the necessary attention. The Art of Washing Clothes clean without rubbing! Slice into copper six ounces of the pure “Go.uiii Rule” Soap, add small packet of ‘‘No Rubbing” Laundry Help, boil briskly for thirty minutes, when rinse thoroughly, blue and hang out. Result will delight you. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. —Advt. Take advantage of big savings—the rush continues —as W. J. Pritchard’s £7OO stock is going out at a fast and furious rate at less than original wholesale cost. Now overstocked goods arriving daily from Greymoutli and Westport branches. Wonderful and extensive bargains in every department of drapery, millinery, underclothing, fancy goods, men and boys’ wear, etc. Be thrifty and wise, take full advantage of this extraordinary money-saving sale. —McGruer and Co., late W. J. Pritchard, Hokitika

To-day when men are ciemanamg fair share of the profit from their labour, when increased wages are necessary to meet the high price of almost every commodity it is refreshing to hear that a good suit of clothes can still be bought at practically pre-war prices. You, Sir, who read this can avoid paying high “over counter’’ profits, by buying direct from the workroom. Although costing you far less you are not sacrificing anything in mater ial styles, or cut, nor will you find any fault with the fit or the making. Glasson’s suits have gained a great popularity and gentlemen unacquainted with the values, will bo pleasurably surprised at the good suits obtainable at 755, 85s, 955, 105 s. As well as the perfect fit attained with the Glasson homo measurement form. The low prices are out of all proportion in the quality in evidence. And the suit you buy here will bear favourable comparison with one costing you almost double the price at a retail tailor. Neither must it be forgotten that your money will be instantly refunded should you have anv fault to find in any garment. A big patch of patterns and an easy measurement form will be sent if you mention this paper to John H. Glas son, Cashel St. Christchurch. Bear in mind each suit is made to your individual order under a guarantee of absolute satisfaction. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For solid wear and great tenacity there is nothing to equal North British Clincher Cross Tyres. They have an unbeatable record for hard wear. Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in 1 NAZOL.” A unique, never-failing remedy. 60 doses Is 6d. Use the NAZOL Inhaler.

“Nothing succeeds like success —so say the delighted users of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help and the pure “Golden Rule” Soap. Mrs M. Uoocn. —Advt