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Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1919, Page 2

In connection with Peace Day celebrations the “Guardian” will go to press at noon on Saturday and will not be published on Monday. The Auckland Gas Company will increase the price of gas on August 1 by 6d, making the charge 7s 4d per 1000 feet, or less discount, 6s Gd. The advance is due to tlie increased cost of coal and labour. Mr John Flynn, formerly of Dobson and No Town, died in the Nazareth Home, last week, at the advanced age of 80 years. Deceased was formerly a member of the Grey Education Board, and Westland Licensing Committee. The Member for Westland (Mr Seddon) lias written to the Minister of j Defence, suggesting that arrangements might be made for Admiral Jellicoe to pay a personal visit to the Coast with regaid to the coal harbours, and particularly in reference to the suggested harbour at Point Elizabeth.

Reduced selling prices of silk and cotton reels. Clark’s machine cotton 4.id; crocket balls, id; brilliant, Gd; coton a’broder, white 2d, colours 3d skein; Fox’s 3J- skein; knitting cotton 4s Gd, halt lb; Dowhurst’s’ Sylko mercerised cotton 3d; sylko embroidery, skeins 2-}; Lister’s Imperial, 60 yards silk, 2-Jd reel; twist 12 yards lid; io.z. steamer silk, 7d reel; knitting silk Is 3d ball. McGruer and Co. Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika. —Advt.

The following is the number of cases of infectious diseases reported in the various districts under the control of tho Canterbury office of the Public Health Department:—Grey, diphtheria 1. North Canterbury, scarlet fever, 3; diphtheria 10; tuberculosis, 7; pneumonia, 6; hydatids, 1; influenza, 10; measles, 1; Ashburton, tuberculosis2. South Canterbury, diphtheria, 7; pneumonia 1. Six cases of influenza have occurred in the North Canterbury district since Thursday. None of the cases are serious.

Tho Canterbury Education Board lias forwarded circulars to all the head teachers in the schools in the Canterbury education district, to be read on a suitable occasion in connection with the Peace celebrations. One circular contains the King’s proclamation, which the Minister of Education requests shall be read in all public, secondary and technical high schools, and all institutions under the control of the Education Department. The other circular gives a summary of the events leading up to the Great War.

At Timaru to-day a meeting of East Coast local bodies is being held with regard to initiating stops to promote the advancement of the South Island. A number of parliamentarians will be present, and Mr Seddon when in Christchurch was asked to attend, but as he had arranged to return to the Coast for the peace celebrations it was not possible for him to attend at Timaru. Today Mr Seddon, has sent through a message to Timaru wishing tho conference success and reminding the gathering of tho fillip the completion of the Otira Tunnel would give to the expansion of the South Isand and suggesting that the urgency for the completion of the national work should be kept ever before the Covernment of the day.

The “Lyttelton Times’’ says—Residents oil the West Coast wish soldiers from their own district to settle on land there, and the Minister of Lands has been asked to arrange for that plan if possible. Captain T. E. Y. Seddon M.P., states that land values on the Coast are rising and that a kind of,, land boom has set in. Dr. C. J. Reakos, Director-General of tho Agricultural Department, and Mr A. H. Cockayne, Government Biologist, visited the district a short time ago. They will report on the best means of conducting experiments to show how the soils should bo treated. It is felt that the soils and the climate call for different consideration from that given to other parts of New Zeaand. Captain Seddon believes that experiments under the direction of Dr Reakos and Mr Cockayne will prove that the dairy industry on the Coast has a great future.

Exceptional value in corsets are now offering at Schroder’s Sale; also in knitted jerseys suitable for house, and 1 children. Hoys’ knitted hose I/C, children’s sox «') pair for 2/- and 2/(5. Komi nants in largo quantity are showing iii dress stuffs, flannelettes, prints, blousin.gs and floorcloth, at smart prices, j Call early at Schroder’s great clearing j sale.—Advt. | For Bronchial Coughs, take ! Woods’ Great Popperovtit Cure { Xewer let a day pass without telling someone about the wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities' of “No Ituhbing” Laundry Help. Is packet sufficient for Heron weekly family washings. John Parkhilt.—Advt. I

When buying that hot water bottle seo that you get the North British Rubber Co’ patent “Unique” stopper hottlc. A little tiling to look for, a big tiling to find. All retailors.

| Mr T. E. Y. Seddon M.P., who has . been on a brief business visit to Christ--1 church, returned to the Coast yester- | day for the purpose of attending the i Peace Celebrations at the week end. A welcome home to returned soldiers i —Arthur Brown D.C.M., W. Owens, S. . -Head, R. Cain, and T. Stankey—will he held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, this (Wednesday; evening. All returned soldiers cordially invited. Admis-ton Is. Music by Mr Lawn.—Advt.

To-night, as usual, excellent prizes are offered for competition at the euchre tournament in St Mary’s Club Rooms. Mrs I Brown lias generously donated a fine hot water bag for tlie winning lady, and also a valuable second prize. Mr W. Ziegler will give the successful gent fils choice of either a leg of mutton or a roast of beef. A first class supper will he provided, and an excellent, supply of dance music is arranged. Don’t forget the aggregate prizes at the end of the season. Tournament starts at 8.5 sharp.—Advt.

i The Bishop of Christchurch will arrive j in Hokitika from the south by this j afternoon’s train. He left Wailio yes- | terday-' morning and had considerable ! difficulty in reaching Wataroa, where . lie bad to wait until this morning. Alj together his Lordship has had on the | occasion of his visit this year, an nn- , pleasant experience of the vagaries of | the southern rivers, and will be able to hear personal witness to the need of bridges in this part of his diocese. He will hold a Confirmation at All Saints ’ this evening at 7.30. p.m. He returns to Christchurch to-morrow.

I Arriving by every steamer, consignments -<vf choice apples consisting of Pearmains, Sturmcrs, Munroe’s Favour ites etc. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd j Wharf St. Phone No. 2.—Advt. I If you have a cold in tho head use I the Nazol Inhaler. A few sniffs and | you notice a marked relief. Keep it I up and the cold soon vanishes. I Schroder’s clearing sale is now on. Ladies’ and maids’ hats reduced from !2/6 upwards. Costumes 25,/-, 2735/45/- upwards Boys’ suits ai.-* overcoats all reduced in price. We have a number of raincoats and tweed coats for ladies reduced to half price. Come early and secure some of the bargains now offering.—Advt.

Try Mrs J. Lloyd’s for dainty blouses in coloured crepe de chine and silk.—Advt.

Children like Wade’s Worm Figs—sure and certain. Price Is 6d. The coal shortage won’t strike you badly if you prepare for the cold weather by buying a patent “Unique” stoppered hot water bottle. Always dependable because made by British labour. All retailers.