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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1919, Page 2

Mr C- E. Roach and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The Postal Department in this issue is inviting tendeis for inland mail services from Ist January 1920.

Tiie Canterbury Education Board invites tenders for lease of reserves at Arahura Rond and Taramaknu. Tenders close on '26th Sept.

Mr G. Burger of Ivumara offeis in this issue settings of Rlioda Island Rods at 7s Gd, from E. C. Ayres best pens. These are fast becoming the most popular breed in New Zealand.

On Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock Messrs M. Houston and Co. will hold an important auction sale on the premises of Capt. Naylor, when he will sell the whole of the furniture and effects of a comfortable home, full particulars appearing in this issue.

Bishop Julius thoroughly agrees with Kipling’s pronouncement that “The Colonel’s lady and Bridget O’Grady are sisters under their skins.” Speaking at Everybody’s Theatre, Christchurch on Monday evening, he remarked that the difference between capitalist and labour leader was, like beauty, only skin deep. “Let the capitalist only lose bis capital and be becomes a Labour leader,” he said, “and when the labour leader manages to accumulate a good round sum, be will become a capitalist, and from what I have seen, he will be as hard on Labour as the worst.”

J The victory dance to be held at the Drill Shed to-night will be the event of the week. To-day final preparations were made for the assembly, several of the returned soldiers kindly assisting with the decorations. The entrance tonight will he by way of the Horticultural Hall, where supper will be spread also. The doors will open at 8 o’clock, and dancing will commerce at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Good music will be provided, and everything possible done to give enjoyment to patrons. The function will be under the direction of the ladies’ committee of the Overseas Club.

For three days only, commencing Friday, Aug. 30th. the greatest sale Hokitika ever knew, McGruer and Co’s Great Shilling Sale. 10,000 articles, worth from Is 6d to 455, to be cleared regardless of cost at the mad price of one shilling each. Look out for the big price list circulating through this newspaper. You can buy more for a shilling now than a shilling ever bought before. A fetv shillings will go a long way at this the greatest of all bargain sales. Sale commences at 9 o’clock on Friday, Aug. 30th. McGruer and Co. Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

! Speaking at tlie “social” tendered by the Wellington Bowling Centre to Dr John Rusk, of Belfast, Ireland—an inj ternational bowler of high repute— Colonel'll. J. Collins, C.M.G., in rej plying to a toast, related a little incij dent in connexion with Admiral Earl i Beatty, which may not be generally | known. In 1917, when the Grand | Fleet was at Aberdour, Scotland, the. Admiral was on shore playing tennis. Some unusual report came in from the sea, and the Admiral talked on his open wire for some moments and then resumed his game. The fleet at once dropped from four to two and a half hours’ notice for steam, and shortly afterwards was making preparations for sailing. From the tennis court could be seen the first of the screening groups as they slipped quietly to sea. Division followed division, as destroyers, light-cruisers, and scouts passed on to their appointed tasks. The Grand Fleet was in motion. The Admiral was soon on deck for a sterner game than tennis. Another war is ended, and perhaps one of the most vivid pictures of Beatty would be that of the Admiral quietly playing tennis as his battle fleet was sailing away—reminding one of another historic episode: that of Drake insisting upon finishing his game of bowls before going forth to fight the great Spanish Armada. On Saturday, naturally, the great attraction was at Schroder’s, to view the new season’s millinery; and owing to the splendid selection and values, great business was done. Advt.

Nasal Catarrh, Colds in the Head, Influenza, Bronchitis and Coughs are quickly cured by “Nazol.” Fragrant, effective, speedy. Price Is Gd, everywhere.

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

For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

The most common of ills is probably the ordinary cold, and the most successful of cure, for this common ill is “Nazol.” In bottles of flO doses for Is (id.

Though blankets are dear hot water is cheap. G'et a North British Rubber Co’s serviceable rubber bottle made with a “Unique” stopper—the brand that spells satisfaction. Recommended by all retailers. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs,— sure and certain. Price Is 6d.

The “D.1,C.” Christchurch notify specialities in cake stands etc, ;

The Paeroa sails to-morrow for Picton, returning direct to Hokitika. On her return she sails for Wellington. i Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their Wataroa cattle sale on 18th. September. Further entries a,re solicited. The Hokitika Harbour Board gives notice that the special rate for the year ended 30th Sept. 1919, is due and payable on 30th Sept. next. The rate ; hooks are now open for inspection. j To he in the latest fashion it will he necessary to go to Schroder’s, who are now showing the latest creations in millinery. The leading shapes are in Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Fagel, Leghorn and Panamas ; and, what’s also important, at a very moderate price. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. North British Belting is staunch and lasting. It means economy to users of machinery. Instal it in your works. Ask your local dealer to give you fuil details with regard to prices and particulars.