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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1920, Page 2

A statement of the cost to New Zea. land of the military occupation of Samoa from the beginning of the war to the 31st December last shows an expenditure of £429,490 5s lOd. The expenditure for the December quarter was 8,586 9s 3d. A Wellington paper says that Mr P. J. Dunne, formerly a member of the literary staff of the New Zealand Times,” and for many years editor of the “West Coast Times,” is lying seriously ill in Thorndon Private Hospital. Mr Dunne is a well-known resident of Ohakune. A o nvflee CllVtt 11 rP-

turned soldier named Michael St Legip’ Cleary, working on a survey party at Kaikokopu Jell off a balcony at Dickson’s Hotel, where lie was sleeping last night, and was so injured that he died shortly afterwards. His people formerly lived at HokitikafThe Government geologist, Dr J. Henderson, has reported in regard to the land in the Cheviot district which is believed to he oil bearing, that there are indications of oil, but that, in his opinion, the strata are not favourable to the accumulation of the efil in pools. Several residents of Canterbury have in hand a movement to thoroughly test the prospeetts. The contractors for the erection of the new sale yards at Bold Hoad Road junction of the Waitaha river have nearly completed their work and the opening sale is fixed for Saturday 6th. of March. The yards are capable of accommodating 400 head of cattle and from 1200 to 1500 sheep and should bo a boon to the settlers in the Waitaha and southern districts. The “Grey Star” says that a pleasant function took place on Friday evening at the Gas Works when the manager, Mr Kennedy, on behalf of the staff, presented Mr G. Heinz, who is leaving for Hokitika, with a ease of pipes. Air Kennedy stated that this was the third occasion that Mr Heinz, (who had been employed there for about

i-weive years; naa left tlie service of tile Department. On former occasions Air Heinz had returned but as he was now about to enter into business at Hokitika his native place, he (Mr Kennedy) felt that this severance would he final, i Air Heinz was of an affable and obliging dsposition ,nnd nil excellent workman, and was not above carrying out the instructions he received. He was also a well-informed man of high integrity. Many good men had . come and gone from the department during his, (Mr Kennedy’s) term of 32 years as manager, hut Mr Heinz was certainly one of the best he had ever had at tlie works. Later in the evening a very pleasant function took place in the Cob den School Gymnasium when the local school committee, Householder’s Association, Fire Brigade and Debating Club, tendered Mr G. Heinz a complimentary smoke concert on the eve of his depart for Hokitika. Air Geo. Sweetman was in the chair and in explaining the objects of the gatherng regretted the fact that Air Heinz was leaving the district, hut congratulated him on the fact that he was launching out on his own behalf. The guest of the evening had been most assiduous in his duties connected with the various local institutions. As an ex-Chairman of the school committee he had done yeoman service, and his work as chairman of the Ratepayer’s Association, was too wellknown to bear repetition. Complimentary references wore made hv several

other speakers, the general trend ot whose remarks made it plain that, the removal of tlie Heinz family was a distinct. losfs to the district, and Cobdcu’s loss would be Hokitika’s gain. The Chairman on behalf of the residents then presented Air Heinz with a case of pipes apd a silver tobacco case. AVashboard Slavery scientifically ahol- j isjied,—thapks tp ‘‘Np Rubbing” Laun- j di’y Help, l/r packet does seven weekly washings. Dee Bros. —Aavt. When you ask for SF! A RLAND’S FLUID AIAGNESTA don’t take anything “just as good,”'but get SHARLANOS. Bo't that money ceil buy. Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing their great clearing sale of surplus stock—in hats, costumes, boys’ clothing, remnants, etc. It will pay to visit this sale.—Advt. 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 piny be aide .to snap your fingers at rising costs. Read these merry bargain 'time examples.—Frocks, costumes and blouses, all to he cleared at half price; ladies smart washing costumes, nicely

trjmmed,' stitching with fancy pearl and self covered buttons. Usual price--49s (3d to 05s, now 19s 64 to 29s Od; lad. ies white gabardine skirts, smart styles, usual price 22s Gd, price to clear 9s fid. McGreur and Co., the Spot Cash Drapers jGre.vmouth, Reefton and Hokiopportunit yto give the laugh at your tika.—Advt. Readers of the Guardian are good judges of values. They apppreciate a fair aipi square deal. They know too, U’ljpn fhey arp bpipg financially bled. It ip to bp negrptted that for the last two months orders for the spits tailored by mail hv John H. Glasson have far exceeded the output, not npar]y so ninny as wished, wore able to secure one of these splendid fitting suits before the holidays. The position is new better, and we advise any man wanting a good suit, to write now for patterns. There is no better value in New Zealand to-

day. Prices range from 92s Od to, £7 10s Od. The patterns are smart, and you hav.e a good collection to ehpose from. With the simplified pleasuring form included with fljc patterns, customers are guaranteed a perfect fip. If any suit is pot made exactly as prdejed or'fails in the fit, the full purchase price will bp at pucp rpjimdpdf 1 ' sv is taken whatever, you aro pot a penny out of pocket if you are not pleased with your purchase. Mention the Luaidian and note the address, John H. Liassol?, Caslml Sf v Christchurch, P.O. Box 41, — Advt. During the holidays remember Daniel Crawfords Red Star Whisky is the best. Mark Sprot and Co. wholesale agents. —Advt.