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Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1919, Page 2

A notification in connection with an examination of plumbers appears in this issue. Deferred cable messages for Canada (not including deferred press) may now be accepted for transmission via the Pacific. Mr E. Cliolerton, optician, notifies that owing to pressure of business he is extending his stay in Hokitika until the 20th inst.

It was found necessary to bring Mrs W. Bannister of Bruce Bay to Hokitika for medical attention and the journey was safely concluded last evening.

A dance will be held in T-irea Hall, Arahura, this (Monday) night. The occasion being in honour of the marriage of Tenihau West to W. Tainui. All are invited.—Advt.

A Wellington correspondent states the Public Works Statement is; in print, hut it is not certain whefn it will he presented to Parliament. There is still a good deal to do before the session ends and it is now realised that Parliament will not finish its work this month.

Early yesterday morning a fire was discovered in a old building in Herbert St., Greymouth, near Mr W. Anderson’s residence. A detachment of the brigade was soon on the sceno and had the fire extinguished. The building belonged to Mr Stevens of Beef ton. The origin of the outbreak is a mystery.

Canon Garland, who led the Bible-in_ Schools campaign in 1914, has returned to Brisbane from active service in Palestine. In May last year, during the fighting in the Jordan Valley, he fell ill of malaria, and after recovering visited Damascus, Homo, Tripoli, and Beirut, during December last. He was also on the Mesopotamia front r.tKnt-el-Amara.

A meeting of mining representatives from Kumara, Hokitika, Rimu and Ross will be held at the County Chambers at 2.45 o’clock on Wednes-

day afternoon to consider practical proposals for undertaking, with Government aid, (a) deep level shaft in Kumara district; (b) prospecting party between Rimu and Totara goldfields; (c) general mining matters.

The “Argus” says:—His many friends will deeply ’regret to learn of the sudden and very serious illness of Mr H. Morse, who on Saturday had the misfortune, as the result of an internal complaint to be prostrated with haemorrhage. His condition is causing his friends anxiety as to his hopes of recovery. Mr Herbert Morse, of Hawera is due to arrive to-morrow to see bis brother-

In the annual report of the Agricultural Department-, reference is made to the exceptionally high land values existing, especially in some North Island districts. “This,” says the Department, “provides food for serious thought. It is certainly time that a halt was called, and, notwithstanding the productivity of the better class of land of the Dominion, those investing their resources in it need to have regard to the conditions that may exist in the near future, and realise that undue encouragement of land gambling is detrimental to the best interests of tho farming community.”

Opinion is strengthening in Dunedin thnt irrespective of the party results of thq forthcoming general elections, a policy of nationalisation of the coal mines will he adopted'in New Zealand and put into practice. It is thought, however, that for a long time to come nationalisation of coal mines will be confined to the Dominion collieries which produce steam coal; in other words, few, if any, of the lignite mines are likely to he nationalised. That at least is a strong opinion held in local commercial circles.

A definite statement regarding the Victory War Loan, subscriptions to which closed on Thursday was requested in the House of Representatives on Friday a-fternoon by Sir Joseph Ward, Leader of the Opposition. Sir James Allen replied that it was not possible to make a definite statement, as the finaf returns had not yet come in. A number of those from the post offices ■were being awaited. The House could rest satisfied, however, that the loan was assured. He would make a definite statement on the subject on Monday or Tuesday.

- Its delightful! Tlie fatigue of the weekly washing gone! Wo sell “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help and its wonder, Paterson Michel and Co.—Advt.

No room for colds in those who use “NAZOL”. This scientific and reliable remedy also relieves Influenza, Bronchitis and Sore Throat. Is 6d buys 60 doses.

Stationery bargains.—Manilla envelopes Is hundred, 9s 6d thousand; supei'ior white envelopes, 50 for Is; college exercise hook, size 8 x 10*, 32 pages 4 for Is; the Gordon exercise book 6* x 8* 49 pages, 3 for Is; Egypt writing tablet, 7* x 9, 50 sheets, special value, 9d each. McGruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

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The Canterbury Education Board are inviting tenders in this issue for * the lease for live years of four acres of school reserve at Kokiri.

The geological survey branch of the Duiiit- Department is of opinion that a latge amount of coal can be won fro™ ill • area betwene the Seven and Nine mile Creeks State coal reserve at Greymouth and that development work will noi be at all expensive.

The Minister of Public Works has written to Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, member for Westland, stating that to enable better arrangements to be made for the accommodation of the men working at Otira tunnel, instructions have been issued for the purchase of Mrs Edwards’s boarding house, which would be leased to the Workers’Union with whom will be left the making of necessary.arrangements for the accommodation of the men.

We regret to record the death of Muriel, the five year old daughter of Mr W. C. Dick of Three Mile, which took place at Westland Hospital on Saturday afternoon. The little one had been ailing and was brought into town for medical attention on Friday and was immediately ordered to Westland Hospital, her condition being recognised as serious. The bereaved parent' and family will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their -udden bereavement.

Schroder and Co., the noted house for silks, are again to the fore with a splendid range of silks suitable for weddings and races. This time we are showing crepe de chines in all the leading colours; also in Shantungs. Owing to a prospective rise in the price of silk,. we are placed in the happy position of being able to sell at a moderate price. Inspection invited.—A^vt.

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