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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1920, Page 2

Anderson’s Ltd., of Christchurch, require ironmoulders. A steady j°b offered. The Greymouth Port Waterside Workers’ Union and Picnic Committee insert a notice of thanks, in this issue.

Between noon last Thursday, and noon on. Monday, 15 cases of influenr were reported in the Canterbury Health District, -as follows:—Grey, 3 mild cases at Barrytown. North Canterbury 12 cases, of which 11 were mild (1j in Christchurch, and 1 in Lyttelton), and one pneumonic case in Christchurch.

The creation of two new positions in the head office of the Public Health Department—namely, Inspector of Hospitals, and Assistant-Chief Health Officer is announced. Dr Wylie has. been appointed Inspector of Hospitals, and Dr Watt Assistant-Chief Health Officer. Dr Wylie is at present principal medical officer at Trcntham Military Camp, and -Dr Watt is now district health, officer at Wellington.

Regulations governing the issue of permits to persons travelling beyond New Zealand have been relaxed to a certain degree. Ihe working of the system has in consequence been simplified for the officers in charge of passports. Permits arc now supplied from all branch offices; during the war the applications were all dealt with from Wellington, which was made the centre for the consideration of the claims.

Replying to a telegram asking for co-operation' in the suggestion put forward for a visit of the Prince of Wales to Westland, Dr Thacker, Mayor of Christchurch, telegraphed yesterday to the County Chairman (Mr T. W. Bruce) as follows: —“ If you can persuade the Government to complete the . Otirn Tunnel before the Prince arrives, so that his Royal Highness would not have to walk, or trolly, through in discomfort, I would be happy to co-operate. What motor power do you propose—steam or electricity? At any rate you have my best wishes in getting his Royal Highness to visit your very splendid district and gorgeous scenery. Kind regards.”

A correspondent writing to the Christchurch “.Press,” says:—As a visitor to your delightful country, it is not my place to make any suggestions as to what yon should do to entertain his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on his forthcoming visit. But I trust I may be allowed to make the following suggestion. There is a proposal ■to take him through the Otira Tunnel to see the glories of Westland. Now, sir, there are very few objectionable names of Hunnish origin disfiguring this lovely land. But there is one, namely, the Franz Josef Glacier, which must strike all visitors as most inappropriate and out of place. I would like to suggest that, if the Prince is shown this marvel of nature, its name might well be changed “to Prince of Wales Glacier, thus, at one stroke, burying the last memento of a representative of the hateful House of Hapsburg, and paying a most suitable compliment to our future King.

If you want real bargains you must visit Schroder’s great clearing sale, which is now on. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Tested in thousands of kitchens, SIIARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others— worth more WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS gives life and vigor to the weary Schroder and Co. havo much pleasure

in announcing their great clearing salo of surplus stock—in hats, costumes, boys’ clothing, remnants, etc. It will pay to visit this sale.—Advt. Good cooks waste nothing. They prefer SHARLAND’S Baking Powder because it ensures best results and IS CHEAPEST. Recommended by tbo medical profession—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the best. jßfark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.