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Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1920, Page 2

A cable message to the London napers states that the New York Presbyterian Church has begun a movement for world-wide* abolition of the cigarette. Our Wellington correspondent tele- ' graphs : Hotel accommodation in Weil hngton .has been so scarce that lately English visitors were allowed ro sk*p in the prison cells, which were speeiady ' arranged for their convenience. Mr William Crow, for nany y firs private secretary to various Minist;rs, ’ lias been appointed to a position in the ; Library and Information Bureau attached to the office of the New Zealand High Commissioner, London. He leaves for England next month in the Athenfc. ! At the meeting of the New Zealand • Trotting Association, on the applica- . tion of the Westland Trotting Club, it ’ was agreed to issue a standard certifis cate for the mile performance of 2min • 12sec by Cathedral Chimes, driven by i . J. Bryce. | The dignity of the Bench was rudely disturbed during-the hearing of a case at the Magistrate’s Court, Nelson, on ’ Monday morning, when one of the wit--5 nesses addressed the Magistrate as “old " sport.” This brought a well merited and sharp rebuke from the S.M., follow--5 ed by an immediate apology from the trespasser of Court etiquette. i The Argus says that although, the i schools reopened throughout the Can- - tetr-'buuy-AVesbland (Education Board ■ district p# Thursday, it does not ap. ; pear- than the possibility of influenza ; spreding again lias disappeared. In the 1 R.unanga district there are quite a 1 large number of cases. Many 'miners, i we understand are among the sufferers. 1 Fortunately, the ailment is not Lbs ■ time prevailing in a severe form. The question has been raised however, as < to whether the education and health authorities should not consider the circumstances in each particular locality before deciding upon allowing the schools to reopen. Regarding the pijdeav.ours made to \ secure a visit to the Grey .district of Mr Birks, Government hydro-electric engineer to report on its water-power resources, a telegram from Mr Seddon M.P., was received by the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce (Mr M. J. Fogarty) yesterday, stating that Mr Birks would be unable to visit here for three weeks yet. This telegram was in reply to one urging Mr iSeddon to expedite Mr Birk’s visit, A further telegram, says the Argus was despatch, ed to Mr Seddon asking him in view of Mr Birk’s engagements, to secure a visit to the district by Mr Birk’s assist Mr Kissel without delay. Nows the'chance to forget rising prices and the “Cost of Living” and to rovel in timely bargains. This is the opportunity to give the laugh at your worries, to enjoy a happy period of savings instead of thinking about expenses. Lay in solid supplies so that you may be able to snap your fingers at rising costs. Read these merry bargain time examples.—Frocks, .costumes and blouses, all to lie cleared at half price; ladies smart washing costumes, nicely trimmed, stitching with fancy pearl, and self covered buttons. Usual prices -19 s Gd to 655, now 19s 6d to 29s 6d; lad. ' ies white gabardine skirts, smart styles, usual price 22s Gd, price to clear 9s lid. 1 McGreur and Co., the Spot Cash Drapers .Grcymouth, Rcefton and Hokiopportunit yto give the laugh at yo.ur tika.—Advt. I Due to arrive per Regains on Mon- j day 100 J cases ,qf choice tomatoes. Rat- ] eraon Michel aiul Co. Ltd. (Rhone No. 2.) —Advt. j