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Hokitika Guardian, 16 August 1919, Page 2

The main, roll for the new Buller electorate contains 7,155 names.

The “Guardian” four paged supplement is issued to our readers to-day and will be found full of interesting subjects.

The Deputy Official Assignee gives notice in this issue of the intention to ask for an order releasing him from tho administration of a number of bankrupt estates.

There will be a juvenile fancy dress ball in the Drill Shed this (Saturday) evening commencing at 7.130. o’clock, in connection with last nights’ Hospital ball. Admission, children sixpence. Adults one shilling. An enormous ibullock, said to be the biggests ever handled at the Wliangarei abattoirs, was killed recently at these works. The animal which was five years old, turned the scale at 11901 b., and contained dOlb of kidney fat.

The Westport News says it is reported that boring operations at Charleston have located a seam of coal 32ft in thickness, extending over t"'o miles.

“I have one suggestion to make,” said tlie engineer when the purchase of machinery was under discussion at the Eketahuna County Council meeting on Saturday, “whatever you get, get English manufactures —they will last.”

The Westport Borough Council has resolved to call the Government Locomotive Engineer’s attention to the fact that American locomotives are successfully constructed to burn waste coals, such as slack, and to state that it is the opinion of this Council that the time has now arrived when, in view of the coal crisis, attention should be given to the construction of a suitable design of fire box on locomotives to consume, the more inferior coals of the Dominion.

Ii is understood that the report of Colonel A. 'V. Bettington, C.M.CL, Royal Air Force, <>u the possibilities of aviation development in New Zealand, has been completed and forwarded to Cabinet for consideration. It contains many important proposals in connection with the use of aerial machines in tho Dominion. Colonel Bettington’s special mission to New Zealand (to advise the Government on tlm subject of aerial possibilities and development) having been completed, lie will return to England, leaving New Zealand about the end of the month.

Further reductions made in our blouses, hats, and costumes, to ensure n clearance of our surplus stock. Call early and test the value we are giving —F. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

The Westland Laud Board meets on Wednesday next, sitting at 10 o’clock to hear soldiers applications and at 2 p.m. to deal with general business. This course will be followed at future sittings. I The stock killed during July, at the ! Westport abattoir was: —Cattle 1-44, 'sheep 425, pigs 13, calves- 5. Five ! wore condemned, two cattle and one J pig wholly, and two pigs partially.

Advertisements have appeared in the 1 New Zealand Gazette calling for appli- j cations for a resident medical officer, j at the Hokitika Mental Hospital. The officer's duties will include the managing j of the lands about the institution and | generally take on the duties of a su- i perintendent, which officer is now separ- • ate from the medical branch. The Overseas Club will hold a. grand victory ball at the Drill Shed on Wed- j nesdav week. Tickets for the function arc now being circulated. Two inte- j resting competitions will be held du- | ring tlie evening, for which prizes will |be offered. The music for the dance I will be supplied, by Messrs Lawn and j Gibbons. It is intended to make the i evening a very jolly one, and no doubt | there will be a large attendance for the | gathering.

A memorial tablet to the memory of the Westland Hospital nurses who died during the influenza epidemic will be unveiled at the Westland Hospital at 3 o’clock to-morrow afternoon by Mr. T. E. Y. Seddon M.P. , The relatives and friends of deceased nurses, and co-workers in the epidemic, are specially invited to be present. The subscribers to the memorial and the public generally are invited, also, to be present. The Hospital Ball last evening at the Drill Shed drew a very large attendance in spite of the wet night, the hall being crowded. The decorations were on a lavish scale, with flags and evergreens, a.nd the floor was in Capital order. Excellent music was provided by Mrs Hollings, (piano.); Mr Gibbons, (flute); and Mr Flewellyn, (violin); while extras were played by Miss Heenan and Mr. T. Lynn. Mr J. J. Breoze had charge of the floor and kept the dancers going merrily till two o’clock. The Ladies Gommittbe had provided u veiV dainty supper and the other arrangements were very complete. Mr G. H. Blank returned thanks on behalf of the Board for the patronage given and other assistance so kindly rendered. The gathering proved a most enjoyable one. A juvenile dance is being held to-night. With regard to the Otira tunn-i works, it is now reported that tlr shifts are working at the Otira cik . each of six hours. One shift is included as a night shift. At the Benley end two shifts, each eight hours are working daily. .The men at the Bealey end are working on contract, and said to be earning good wages, the lowest paid man last month averaging 20/6 per shift. At the Otira end the work is proving very wet of late inside the tunnel. The working conditions are thus very trying. Very fair progress is being made with the enlargement of the excavation work and the lining of the tunnel. Additional men are offering for the work of late, and from now on more men should be offering for employment. Some of the latest arrivals have not been satisfied with the living quarters, and soon left the job. Tbe huts, however, are being overhauled and repaired by the Public Works Department, and- will be more comfortable from now on.

A notification of considerable interest to property owners is contained in a recent issue of the Government Gazette. It fixes the maximum prices payable in respect of the half cost of erecting certain kinds of fences under the Fencing Act 1908, as in respect of the half cost of erecting a fence of the kind described in clause one of Part 1. of the second schedule to the said Fencing Act, 1908, the sum of ninety shillings per chain; of the kind described in clause two of Part 1. of tlie second schedule, the sum of ninety nine shillings per chain; of the kind described in clause three of Part 1. of the second schedule, tlie sum of sixtyfour shillings per chain; of the kind described in clause four of Part 1. of the second schedule, the sum of thirtynine shillings per chain; of the kind described in clause five of Part 1- of the said second schedule, the sum of thirty siblings iter chain; exclusive of half the reasonable and proper cost of fencing and clearing hush along the line of such fence.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

Owing to tlie fall in silk, and cotton reels, we have reduced our price tor Clark’s machine cotton to 4s (id a doz. Court’s mercerised cottons 10s per doz, Clark’s brilliant cottons 6d; Cold cottons, a broder, 3d; Clark’s knitting cottons 3s (id half lb; Dowhurst’s silk mercerised cottons 3d; Lister’s Imperial, and other 50yd. reels, 2|d a reel; twist ltd a reel; coloured crochet halls (id; Clark’s white crochet halls id; until further notice. Before they go up again secure quantity now. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

No need to scald your hands filling ordinary hot water bottles. Get North British Rubber Co’s “Unique” bottlo with the patent stopper that prevents the waiter bubbling up. All prices.

For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

A sure and pleasant specific for removing worm is Wade’s Worm I'igs. Price Is 6d

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Nasal Catarrh, Colds in the Head, Influenza, Bronchitis, and Coughs are quickly cured by “Nazol.” Fragrant, effective, speedy. Price Is 6d everywhere.

The workers in Otira tunnel are appealing again to the Minister of Public Works for an increase in the rate of pay, equal to £1 a day. It is considered that with the return of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance, the time is opportune for the application. Eu route to Wellington next week, Mr Seddon M.P., will stop a day at- Otira to discuss the details of the men's case.

Mr W. St George, accompanied by his wife, is on a visit to Hokitika. Mr St George is only lately back from wa? service. He lias been away for over three years, and went through with the New Zealand forces to Cologne, Germany. Mr St. George who has had some stirring experiences, has returned in his usual good health and spirits. Mrs St. George who has been residing in "Wellington during her husband’s absence, is likewise enjoying her visit to home.

j Never let a day pass without telling . someone about the wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities j°f “No. Rubbing’’ Laundry Help. Is ■ packet sufficient for seven weekly fa- ’ m >b’ washings. John Parkhill.—Advt. I Half-Price Sale, for one week only; J last days of sale. Legitimate profits ' cast aside. Seasonable goods come with a crash right down to half usual prices. Take full advantage of this , final clearance. All goods are rapidly | advancing in price, and he who buys | now buys well. See big price list in | Friday’s issue of this paper.—McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, late W. J. Pritchard, Hokitika.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails.