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Hokitika Guardian, 7 April 1920, Page 2

A reward is offered for the return of a lost snake bracelet. Mails which left New Zealand on the 25th February arrived in London on the sth inst. London advises that the New Zealand mails were despatched per the the lonic via Panama Canal on the Ist ultimo. The Pacific Cable Board'notify that the Pacific Cable Stations are clear of all classes of traffic. Transmission to and from the United Kingdom shows only about two hours delay. To-night at the Drill Shed the ball arranged in air of the funds of the Returned Soldiers Association takes place, danoing commencing at 8.30. o’clock. A good floor, perfect music ang capital supper arrangements have been made. It is notified that owing to the postponement of the Hokitika, races, the weights for the Grey Racing Club’s meeting will not be declared until Thursday night at 9 o’clock and acceptances will close at noon on Friday.

On Monday 'last at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, the marriage took, place of Miss Gertrude de Berry, youngest daughter of Mr F, W. de Berry, Greymouth, and Mr Frank Kendrick, of Rnmuiga, Last week the coal exported from Greymouth totalled 5358 tons 4 cwt, made up as follows: Blackball 1252 tons; Reef ton 967 tons; Liverpool 2573 tons; Point Elizabeth 91 tons; North Brunner 101 tons; Berworth (Reefton) 372 tons.

The new Minister for Education (M*r C. J. Parr) has been asked to open n new school at Pukcrimu, Waikato, near Cambridge. Curiously enough, Pukorinni is Mr Parr’s birthplace, and it was in the old school, which the new one is to replace, that the, Minister learnt his AB C. A committee of residents has recalled this fact to Mr Parr’s memory and invited him To renew his acquaintance with the district of his birth, and open the new school.

A raid made by jtlie police on a 1 gambling plant at a sports mgpting held recently by tlie Him ran tunnel had its sequel in court at Maungaturpto. The plant, which comprised a roulette wheel and table, crown and anchor, and roller game, was worked by twp men, each of whom was lined £25 or two months’ imprisonment. The gambling plant was ordered to he destroyed. The magistrate remarked that- with gambling concerns of this sort flourishing, it was n a wonder men wanted an increase in wages

Tlte New Zealand Herald of last Wednesday says : : —-This time lost year there was a decided lull in trad.e ,many business people having an idea that prices would fall but ajthpugji a few fell, confirming people in the idea that tiie top had been reached, there has really been a steady advance ever since ,and prices are higher to-day than they have ever

been. During the last few days an advance has taken place In candles," kerosene, soap, soda crystals, clothes pegs, cornsacks benzine, tartaric acid, cream of tartar, baking powder, essences, hops, cocoa, chocojatos, jelly crystals, rice, pepper, currants, raisins, sultanas, dried apricots, canned pineapples, macaroni, vermicelli, dried peas and paper bags, and all these commodities are in limited supply. In the face of such a list of advances, it looks as if buying is fairly safe when it comes to imported articles in the provision trade. The prospects are very similar in soft goods and hardware, local prices having not yet risen to a point with British export costs. For Children’s Hacking Cough. 1 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9.

Furniture, Floors and Linoleums loolc ! like new when rubbed with “TAN-OL.” firings up wood-grab) and pattern—gives a lasting polish. “TAN-OL” does much and eosfs little, polishes furniture, brightens floorcloth. Quick. ens v and economicalF/very mother is more than pleased to have her boy appearing in a nice new suit, bought at Schroder’s—where you can get suited at less than usual cost. Now i« your chance for the holidays.—Advt. ' Kitchen economy demands the "so l of SHAKLAND’S flaking Powder. 1 Costs less than others—gives better rosuits. Your grocer sells it.

The appointment . is gazetted of the Rt Hon. W. F. Massey (Prime Minister and Minister for Railways) as -Minister in Charge under the Coal Trade Regulations.

Owing to tlie heavy rain last night, and consequent flooding of the rivers, the mail coach did not leave Ross this morning for Waijho, the departure being delayed untii to-morrow morning.

An aerial marriage ceremony, the first to take place in Australia, was performed at Inglewood, Victoria, recently. Driving a. distance of 20 miles the wedding party arrived at the flying ground, and the bride and groom, accompanied by a Methodist minister, entered the cabin of the aeroplane. Portion of the marriage service was read before the engine was started, and the ceremony was completed with the machine at an altitude of about 2000;t, the flight having lasted ten minutes.

The Westland County Council is niov-; ing in regard to the new road works re- ' quired in connection with the extension of the sawmlling industry. A new road has been begun at Hau Hau, and other works will ho taken in hand as soon as the proposals can be prepared. The sum of £3OO is to be spent on Kanieri Lake road strengthening the bridges and otherwise improving the road for the increased volume of traffic which will be created by the three sawmills to he started along the road —at the Loft Hand Branch (Kanieri Forks), Boucher’s Creek and Ward Boad. Tho new scale of Imperial Army pensions, remarks tlie Auckland “Observer,’' is paid to officers, warrant officers, non-coms., and men, the depots of tvhose units are in the United lving- | doin, the Channel Isles, and tho Isle of : Man, and there are very numerous exsoldiers in New Zealand who come under the category, and who will know nothing about it unless they hear from a source unconnected with the New Zealand Defence Department. The warrant issued by H.M. increasing Imperial Army pensions ought to he reprinted in the New Zealand “Gazette,” posted at headquarters, read to every unit of territorials, placed in every hospital, and disseminated widely.

The euchre tournament, in St Mary’s Club Rooms Inst evening proved a great success, about one hundred players taking part in the games. The first ladies’ prize (a joint of meat kindly donated by Mr W. Ziegler) was won by Mrs Geo. Shaw. The second prize (donated by a well-wisher) went to Mrs R. Fane, Jnr. The first gents’ prize (an umbrella donated by Mr W. O’Brien) was won by Mr Thomas Condon, Sni\, and the second prize by Mr Thomas Heenan. After supper had been served, dancing was indulged in until midnight. The music was supplied by Misses Daly, Breeze, Heenan and Reid, piano; and Miss Hatch, violin. Mr Thomas Heenan had charge of the floor.

For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Unexampled display of New Seasons Woollen Sports Coats. The large variety of 140 Coats to choose from, including the new middy, American and belted shaes in plain colours end nobby stripes. These goods are right up to the minute for style. Up-to-date millinery. New goods just opened. Sop window display of chic imported models and smart creations from our own millinery workrooms. We are determined to keep in the lead for smart millinery,—McGruer and Co. Spot Cash Stores, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Just landed 109 eases choice cook in? and dessert apples 8s to 9s per 4011) case. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd., (Phone No. 2)—Advt. Could there he more beautiful and attractive coats for ladies? A visit to Schroder’s large emporium will convince the most sceptical that foi quantity to select from, quality, reasonableness in price, Schroder s take the palm, also for millinery and costumes. Inspection cordially invited.— Advt. Dec Bros, contend that now is the opportune time for everybody to buy “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish. Price only 8d per tin. Best for all leathers.