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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1919, Page 2

Kouseholdcrs of the various districts affected are reminded of the deferred School Committee elections on Monday July 14th.

Heavy frosts during the past few days have caused quite a number of water pipes about households to burst as n result of the water therein freezing,

The contents of the interesting “Guardian” supplement issued to our readers to-day includes an attractive short story “An order to view,” by Hon. Mrs Arthur Honniker.

The Department of Defence invites competitive designs for a certificate of service for members of the New Zealand Expeditionary and military forces. Particulars appear in our advertising columns.

The Finance Committee of the West- j land County Council will sit at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon to pass the Juno accounts for payment. At 3 o’clock the Council holds a special meeting to meet the Minister of Lands, and will sit again at 10 a.m.. on Tuesday when the Forestry Conference takes place. 1 A special meeting of the Westland Licensing Committee will be held at the Courthouse at Hokitika on Tuesday, Ist July, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of considering the application of the Peace

Celebrations Committee for a conditional, license for use on the Hokitika Race-

course iu connection with the. celebrations. The Reefton “Times” reports—The bonfire on the Reservoir Ill'll, which was to celebrate Peace, was set alight on Wednesday evening about 9 o’clock by someone. It burned brilliantly for over two hours, lint was not of ample proportions sufficient to signify the rejoicing that should nccompany a peace following oil the greatest war in history. The engine of the Ross train which left Hokitika yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock had a mishap to its steam pipes on the way, shortly after leaving Ilokitikn. It- was found necessary /to receive attention and the train came back to Hokitika on its own. The Ross engine then was taken on to Oreymouth by the 5.5. p.m. train, which left nearly half an hour late. On the arrival of the train from Greymouth the engine was utilised to take the delayed train on to Ross, leaving Hokitika about 7.15. p.m. If you have a cold in the head use the Nazol Inhaler. A few sniffs and you notice a marked relief. Keep it up and the cold soon vanishes. Schroder and Co. having just concluded their great clearing sale have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of new autumn and winter goods. Every article is in good taste, prices are in plain figures, and ns usual much below currant rates. Cash purchases receive a discount of one shilling for each complete £, carpets and linoleums net cash only. Inspection invited.--Advfc. For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Curo.

Mrs R. Tineffti of Goldsborough ha« been advised'that her brother, Private F. Baretta is aboard the Tahiti luo at Auckland on July 2nd.

Mr Seddon M.P., has been advised that Dr Reakes, Director of Agriculture is leaving Wellington on Monday for the Coast via Christchurch, and will travel straight through to Hokitika. Private advice lias been received that Rev. Father La Croix who has been at Home for some time past as chaplain to the Forces will return to Greymouth next month.

The Hon. Minister of Lands has informed the County Chairman, (Mr. Duff.), that he will take deputations at the County Chambers at 3 o’clock on Monday afternoon, on the return of the party from Ross.

A welcome home social will be held in the Blue Spur Hall on Friday, July 4th, tendered by the residents to Private Edward Brown. Admission, Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/-. A good night’s enjoyment assured. —Advt.

The Trentlmm Art Union closes on Monday, and those intending to procure tickets should act betimes. Messrs Lawn and Evans still have a stock to draw upon, and those desirous of helping a worthy cause should make their purchases betimes.

A Grey mouth press message sent out on Thursday says—Speculation as to the coming election points to the probability of a three-cornered contest for the Grey-Westland seat—Labour, Re,florin, and Liberal candidates being mentioned.

Sir Francis Bell has left Wellington for Hokitika to attend the Forestry Conference of West Coast local bodies here on Tuesday next. Sir Francis has been invited by Mr Duff, County Chairman, to visit South Westland, but has expressed his regret that he will not he able to do so ns he lias to return north again on Thursday. On Wednesday, Sh- Francis Bell purposes visiting Lake Kanieri.

To-day the Minister of Lands and party arc visiting tne northern poition of the Westland electorate, including the Rotomanu settlement. The party reaches here to-night by the Otira express. Mr Guthrie has been asked to visit Ivokatahi to-morrow. On Monday morning the party proceed to Ross and return herein the afternoon when the deputations will be taken.

The Hokitika Municipal Band will play their long promised programme, on Cass Square to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 o’clock. Ibis is the third Sunday the Band have announced this programme, but on each previous occasion, were prevented owing to the weather conditions. Members are asked to meet at the Bandroom at 2.15. p.m.

Arriving by every stenmer, consignments of choice apples consisting of Pearmains, Stunners, Munroe’s Favour ites etc. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd Wharf St. Phone No. 2.—Advt. Never let a day pass without telling someone about tlie wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. Is packet sufficient 'for seven weekly family washings. John Parkhill. —Advt. For Children’s Hacking Couglg Woods’ Great .Peppermint Cure.

No more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm Figs. Price Is fid. That tickling, irritating cough can be promptly relieved by a few drops of “Nazol” taken on lump sugar. Get “Nazol” »to-night. Sixty doses Is 6d. No end of trouble has been gone through to make, this sale the greatest sale ever held in Hokitika. Positively all goods have been substantially marked down. A much greater variety of goods are on display. The keen cut prices are a revelation to the district. In no other part of New could better bargains be secured. Buying for cash, and selling for cash, gives us a big pull over credit stores. Our keen cut prices will command a speedy clearance. Pay a visit early. There is a reason for our wonderful growth.—McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.