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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1920, Page 2

The Paeroa loads at Wellington on Monday for Hokitika-. A replace advertisement from Mark Sprot and Co,, Greymouth, appears in this issue. Mr J. 11. Thompson, Government En-gineer-in-Chief regarding drainage and aijied matters ,is visiting this district, and proceeded to Hari Hari to-day to inspect lower La Fontaine swamp with a view to its effective drainage and subsequent settlement for pastoral purposes. Mr Thomson proceeds to Christchurch to-morrow,

The rather startling information was gleaned by a “Grey Slav” reporter that

there was seventy eases of- influenza ( at Runanga The schools have been closed already and the picture theatre will be closed immediately until the (

epidemic subsides. A Star reporter, interviewed Mr J. Fletcher, the local health officer in regard to the matter. It was ascertained that, fortunately all jthe cases were of a mild nature. Alarming rumours have been current in the district anent the outbreak at Romance when twelve cases were notified in three days during the past week.

‘■‘Seeing bow well you people are off ip Slew Zealand in every way,” said ap .English commercial man visiting Wellington at the present time, it is difficult to imagine why the steamers are being rushed by the public, J pap quite imagine that many business men may have to take the trip, but the people who are looking for pleasure will, 1 am afraid, find themselves sadly disappointed and pot a few wjl] regret haying ventured abroad so soon offer the war, ft appears to me that New Zealanders will not be convinced Jiow well off they are until they realise the trying conditions that are being experi. cured ip England at the present time.”

Jn a few days we shall be ready with the latest creations, personally selected in the large centres, when we hope to have the pleasure of your visit to our emporium. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

“NO RUBBING” I-iviuidry Help has captured the womens* vote—also ours. Paterson Michel and Co.—Advt.

Tim high cost of clothing has never been more clearly demonstrated than now, and it will bo more apparent as time passes. But a visit to our emporium will prove that by judicious buying, it is still possible to get good garments at a reasonable price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

SHARRAND’S -MALT VINEGAR is not only palatable—it is wholesome. That is guaranteed. No mineral acid in SHARLAND’S. At all grocers in bulk and bottle.

Nows the chance to forget rising prices nml the “Cost of Living” and to revel 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 ip solid supplies so that you may he able to snap vour fingers at rising costs. Bead these merry bargain time examples."—Frocks, cost-times and blouses, all to ho cleared at half price; ladies smart washing costumes, nicely trimmed, stitching with fancy pearl, and self covered buttons. Usual prices •Ills (id to 655, now lOs 6d to 20s 6d; ladies white gabardine skirts, smart styles, usual price 22s (id, price to clear 9s lid. MoGrcur and Co., the Spot Cash Drapers jGrcymoutli, Keefton and Hokiopportunit yto give tho laugh at your tika.—Advt.

When you ask for SIIABLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get SIIARLANDS. Best that money can buy.

} The Westland County Council is. call-1 ing for tenders for the supply of 1,900 cubic yards of gravel for Kokatalii road widening above Mr Whiley’s residence. A noticeable feature at the Kokatalii 1 sale yards yesterday was the decided | slump in calves and weaners. Not any one round' tlife ring appeared in need of this class of stock and only two or three lines of tile many submitted by the auctioneer were sold. Several farmers were heard to say -that they would not rear tlieir calves next season. The most of the buyers present were keen for big grown cattle.

An event of interest to debaters and impromptu speakers will take place next Tuesday -evening in St. Mary’s Club Rooms.' The local debating society lias recently been resuscitated, and a novel form of entertainment is promised for the opening night. Mr John A Rosewarne, Inspector of the Australian Provincial Assurance Asociation, who is a visitor to this town was approached by Mr J. P. Ward the President of the Club, and gladly consented to supply a subject for an impromptu speech and adjudicate on the merits of the competitors. M. Rosewarne was judge at the Christchurch competitions, and lias also adjudicated at Napier. Gisborne, and other towns. There will be no charge for admission and those interested are invited to attend. Several local enthusiasts have entered and Mr Ward will be pleased to receive the names of anyone who would like to com. pete. Mr J. Brocklehurst is presenting a trophy to the winner of the impromptu debate on Tuesday night, j As sure as day follows night, cakes . baked with SHARI-AND’S will be light. Best Baking Powder at your grocer’s.