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Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1920, Page 2

’ At the Warden’s Court, Hokitika, to-day the large number of 72 nppliJ cations were put through.

The Pacific Cable Board notify considerable delay on American cable traffic and indefinite delay on messages to the United Kingdom. Great sale of boots and shoes at Kellers’ Sample Rooms, Saturday, Monda> and Tuesday next. McGruer and Co.— Advt. Mails which left New Zealand on the 12th January, arrived in London on the 24th inst. Mr M. J. Corbett, butcher, lias a notice in this issue of much interest to our readers. Those interested in the auction sale of shares are reminded that the same takes place to-morrow at 11 a.m. in the mart by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. The regular monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce will lie held on Tuesday night next at the County Chambers at 7.30. o’clock. A joint meeting of the Memorial and Finance Committees of the \Vostia nd War Memorial will he held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Monday night to draft a'report for a furtlic- public meeting on the subject about week later Follow the crowd to Kellers’ Sample rooms, Weld St. Great sale of boots and shoes commencing on Saturday next. McGruer and Co. —Advt. Mr Harry Hawkins, who succeeds Mr Restieaux as pianist-at Pollard’s Opera House, Greymouth, is a musician of experience and repute, and has had a long association with Mr Tom Pollard’s enterprises, principally as Musical Director- Ho toured the West Coast some years ago as musical director with a visiting company. For the last three years he has had charge of the orchestra at the Lyceum Theatre in Sydney. Mr Hawkins commenced his duties at Pollard’s last night. The quarterly meeting of the Druids Lodge was held inst evening, Arch Druid, Bro. F. W. Feddersen presiding. There was a large gathering of Brotlij ers present, and some important btlsi- | ness transacted. One new member uns initiated, four members admitted by ballot, and four proposed. At the conclusion of the closing ceremony the members adjourned when a social hour was spent ip toasts, song and story. Items were rendered by Bios Copnjng, jpooto, Oliristeivson. Gitoufsk.v, Am drewes and Heeltap,

Lewis Edwin Williams was charged before Mr K. C. Levvey, S.M., iu the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court, yesterday’ morning with drunkenness and us. ing obscene language, Williams was passing down Mnekay Street bn Wednesday evening, the possessor of a discoloured eye. When near the Temperance Hotel lie met Constable Houston and asked tlic officer if he was looking at his black eye. 'Die latter replied in the negative and advised Williams to move on. The advice was not hcod«) and defendant emphasised his objection Jry using obscene language. With the assistance of Constable Shan, non, defendant was taken to the police station. In reply to the Magistrate,

Sellhu'-Sergealit Simpson said defendant’s record was a bad one. He was at present awaiting trial on a charge oifi assault, and 'robbery. Defendant was sentenced to three niqiitlW imprisonment, with hard labour, a- conviction being entered against him on blip charge of drunkenness. "NO RUBBING” Laundry Help has captured the womens’ vote—also ours. Paterson Michel and Do.—Advt. The high cost of clothing has never been more dearly demonstrated than now, and it will he more apparent ns 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. Sebroder

and 0,0. —A.dvt. Nows the chance ,to forget rising prices and the t'Qp&t 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 in solid supplies so that you may be able to snap your fingers at rising rusts. Read these' merry bargain time examples.—Frocks, costumes and blouses, all to lie cleared at Jifljf price; ladies smart washing costumes, nicely trimmed, stitching with fancy pearl, and self covered buttons. Usual prices 49s 6d to 655, now IDs 6d to 29s Cd; ladies white gabardine skirts, smart styles, usual price 22s 6d, price tp clear 9s lid. McGreur and Co., the Spot Cash Drapers jGi'cymouth, Reef ton and bj.okiopportunit yto give the laugh at your tikn, —Advt, A. delicate constitution can be sjiftt11A bird’s weight can break the infant tree,’’—Browning. tered by a Summer cough or cold. It is natural yet very unwise to neglect a cough or cold ft this season. It may easily develop into bronchitis, pneumonia pleurisy, or even consumption. Protect yourself and your children by having Baxter’s Lung Preserver handy always. At the first sign of a Jough or cold a dose of "Baxter’s” wi I nip the trouble in the bud. Unequalled also for sore throats, chest and bronchial troubles. In tlio home whore "Baxter’s” is, health reigns. Big bottle 2s 6d. Chemist or Store

London advises that New Zealand 1 mails were despatched by the Corinthi c via the Panama. Canal on the 2Gibh February. The Pacific Cable Board notify that until further notice messages for any place other than Norfolk Island and Australia cannot be accepted via Pacific. A meeting of the Returned Soldiers is called for this evening at 7.3oo’clock at the Overseas Club-rooms. Returned men need not be members of the Association.