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Hokitika Guardian, 26 January 1920, Page 2

An apology • appears in another column of {this issup. Mr and Mrs Jas. McDonald insert a n.otice of thanks in this issue. A i nrty f s black gl.ove left in the “Guardian.” Office a fejr da , v a S° can .jic obtained on application. An effort is being made to have the electric jight instated fit the streets of Hpkitika by Easter. It js stated unofficially now pretty generally that the ejpctrjc power intended to work the railway traffic i/i the Otira tunnel will be generated by stpam power. Slack and waste coal will be for the purpose, and there is some talk of jthp pjacliinery being installed in the vicinity of Jackson, go (that the gradient to Oth'a will fie uay/j. fyy plecjfcrjcally-drawn trains only. New Zealand foundries are now getting .supplies of pig iron from the Litligpw wprks in Now South Wales. There is still difficulty is; getting iron from Scotland. At present iron masters arc goffering fropi {the coal shortage. During the wap jifitle pig iron could bp obtained, and the foundries kppf, going by aiding their supplies with scrap iron.

A recent issue of the Government Gazette ” notifies the appointment of Lawrence Birks, 13. Cc., M. Inst. jc.El., 'iU'l’.Erte, ”ns .Chief Electrical Engineer of the P,u,l>h'c Works Department-, In {this position, which lie has occupied temporarily since S£r Parry left New Zealand in April last, lip wijj bo in charge of the distribution of hydro-electric power throughout the Dominion.

Dr formerly Government Balneologist, jja a. Jitter to Mr W. D. S. jVfacPonajlel, state,? .that Jig Jias arranged for the Jg/sy Z,ealapd h.ealfih ..resorts to be affiliated jto phe F,e.d,erai;ioo of Britisli Spas. For £IOO par pfipiifM flip New Zealand spas will be advertised permanently in the loading English journals, and an illustrated account, which lie has written, will bo placed hi jJie Handbook, which is sent to &QGO doctors ,and sup]>lied free ,to .p00p,).: visiting British apas.

End of season special sale now on at New Zealand Clothing Factory, who are clearing out all odd lines, and oddments. Amongst these will be found some real bargains in boys suits and knickers, shirts and hats. The men are well catered for in the line of cheap walking boots, and strong tweed trousers. The boot department has a lino display of boots, including Indies, men’s and childrens’, and at the ruling prices of footwear. To-day it will pay you to come and inspect- our windows and see for yourself. We advertise it lew oi the .many lines we have in this issue, space not permitting a full list in de- , .tail. i If you want real bargains you must ' visit SchrojJer’s great clearing sale, which is now op. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.- | Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others — worth more . W.QIjFE’S SCHNAPrS gives life and 1 yigor to the weary. I

The “D,1.C.” of Christchurch notify their sale begins to-day and lasts till Feb. 7 th. The Caledonian Society celebrate Burns’ Anniversary with an. Ingeside in the Supreme Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. A general meeting of members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will he held at the Overseas’ Club to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Messrs M. Houston and Co notify entries for their store stock sales at Kokatalii on Wednesday Feb. 4th, and at Waitaha on Wednesday Feb. 25tli. The Paeroa passed Okuru this morning at 10 o’clock, and arrives at Hokitika morning at daylight. She sails for Okarito to-morrow night.

The secretary of the local Boxing Association received advice by wire this day that Peter Cook, who is to meet Sailor O’Dea here on February 7tli, leaves Christchurch for Blackball by to-morrow’s express, where he will | finish training under Kamida till February 7th. I The Westport Jockey Club is asking for a change, of racing dates to March 1 26 and 27. This alteration will not only fit in with Nelson and Marlborough ! meetings earlier in March, but will be 'in juxtaposition to the Easter racing carnival of the Coast, opening at Kumara on April sth. The autumn meetings will thus afford a long string of suitable racing dates for owners who care to go on tour. It is expected that i there will be several visiting owners from the North Island for the Autumn i fixtures.

It is understood the Westport Jockey Club has now been notified that the totalisator permit for the proposed second day meeting in March went to the Jellicoe trotting meeting at Christchurch. The authorities are now endeavouring to trace the letter of notification to the Westport Club of November last which does not appear to have reached its destination. The Westport Club is still claiming the second day which was allotted tp it in good, faith, and is appealing to the Acting Minister of Internal Affairs to grant what is considered a legitimate claim. If the Minister vetoes the second day, under the circumstances the AVestport Club will have a claim for fair compensation seeing that it .has gone on with its part ql the bargain as regards improvements in good faith.

Mr iA. .H, Kimbell, Under-geeretary for Mines, who was in town on SaturI day night, was met by the County I Chairman (Mr Bruce) and other gentle- ' men, and welcomed to the district. Mr Kimbell was for several years an officer ■of the Public AVorks Department. He has taken up his new duties with great ! enthusiasism, and bis present visit is to make himself acquainted with this j portion of the country, which is within

his official jurisdiction. Air Kimbell is a believer jn hydro-electric developments for the advancement of the ! country, and recognises that Westland has special opportunities in this respect. , On Saturday night the line of discust sion followed thd possibilities of the district in tills respect. It was also brought under the notice-of the Undersecretary that, more clastic .conditions shpuld be given the miner, and particularly if nothing could be done to assist in regard to the price of gold, then the Government should see in what direction the burdens on the miners in the way of rates, rents, and fec-S could jip£ be relaxed. A very general discussion took place along these lines, Air Kimbell bending a not unfriendly ear to the representations.

Readers of the Guardian are good judges of values. They npppreciato a fair and square deal. They know too, whvii they are being financially bled. It ip to bo regretted that for the hist two months orders for the spits tailored by mail by Jph/i if- Gjas.sflij hgvp far exceeded the output, not near/y so many as wished, were able to secure one- of these splendid fitting suits before the holidays. The position is new better, njpl w|j advise any man wanting a good suit, to wrije jjbjjf fju’ There is no bettor value in Njtjw Zealand today. Prices rapge from 92s Od to JQg Qd. The patterns are smart, and you huvy a EOPjj- eollycfiop to choose from. With the simplified measuring form included with flic patterns, customers are guaranteed a perfect fit- If any s«i/- il) flffp made ( exacjtly as ordered' or fails in five fif, file fid) purchase prige will ho at oncp refunded- N P P?k is falcon whatever, you arc pot a pepnv out of pgckef if yoil nrp pleased with your purchase. Mention ijie Gjuardjnn and note the address, John H. Glasgow, Cashel St., Clivistchurcli, P.Q. Pox 41.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing their great clearing sale of surplus stock—in bats, costumes, boy,?-’ cjotliipg, renitiants, etc. It Will pay f-o Yjsib t)lis gale, —AdVtGood pooks waate nothing. f)>py prefer SHARDAJjrpg Baking Powder because it ensures best results gnd is CHEAPEST. Recommended by the medical Profession —WOl FE’S SC"S A »*PM