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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1920, Page 2

• \ severe ease of diptheria from W aimnngaroa, was brought in to the isolation ward at Westport last week.

The Home Nursing lectures com- j menee to-night at 7.30 o’clock. In view > of the influenza epidemic it is more necessary than ever that the heads of j households should take advantage of the opportunity, of securing instruction. The “News” says that so far West, port appears to have escaped the present wave of influenza that has visited

other parts of the Dominions. Some very mild cases, of the gastritis nature, have occurred, but the patients have quickly recovered. Lately sensational rumors have been persistently in circulation in Christchurch that, is anticipation of a big strike in New Zealand, 1.000 police batons are being manufactured at Addington Railway Workshops. The authorities give *i flat denial to the rumour* and tlie officers of the Addington branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants have written to the ‘Lyttelton Times’ as follows“ There is a nasty rumour in the city that police batons are being made at Addington Workshops. Will you be so kind as to say, on behalf of the A.S.R.S. that the rumor is entirely without foundation.” Duo to arrive per llegulus- on Monday, 100 \ cases of choice tomatoes. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone No.

2.) —Advt. Saturday, February 7th, starts off the great clearing sale of the John Cobbe Ltd. £35,000 Feilding stocks. This great buying opportunity gives McGruer’s the great chance and pleasure of offering more and giving greater value than any other firm in the Dominion. This large stock was bought at half market rates; it is going to be sold at such bargain prices that will compel shoppers to rush our stores. Look out for big bargain lists circulating through this newspaper. Pay a visit early. —cGruer and Co., Spot Cash Department Stores, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

If you want real bargains you must visit ‘Schroder’s great clearing sale, which is now on. Inspection cordially invited. —Advt.

Washboard slavery scientifically abolished, —thanks to “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. 1/- packet does seven weekly washings. Dee Bros. —Actvt. During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the best. Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.