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Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1920, Page 2

The Hokitika. 1 State School vacation I has been extended for the balance of the week, the school reopening on Monday morning next. The weather cleared laist night, and this morning broke gloriously fine for tlie postponed meeting of the Westland Racing Club, which is taking place this afternoon/ < It is announced by the Union Company that the ferry- steamer Alaori will resume her Lyttelton-Wellington running at tlie beginning of next week, relieving the Alararoa, which will go to Port Chalmers for overhaul. The Alaori has just completed an extensive overhaul. The Dominion eoachbuilders conference, which has been Sitting at Auckland, resolved to urge the Government to take immediate steps to secure supplies of Australian and New Zealand timbers for vehicle building. It was resolved to adopt the Dominion pricelist for the principal classes of work. Air J. W. Scurr, Dunedin, was elected president, and Air G. Bryant, Cliurchburn, secretary and treasurer.

There are signs that Hokitika is reviving commercially, according to the remarks made to a Christchurch 'Press’ reporter by Hr H. D. AI. Hazard, Commissioner of Crown Lands for Canterbury, who has just returned to Christchurch from a holiday- trip to the AYest Coast. Air Hnszard, who was Commissioner of 'Crown Lands for AVestland some years ago, said that he found a more buoyant feeling prevailing in Hokitika, and he noticed indications that the town had started to move again. The dairying industry in South AA rcstland is very flourishing, and the sawmilling business is very brisk. A powerful American company is about to build a large dredge for the purpose of working the Rimu flats for gold; at present contracts are being let for the construction of the dredge.

It does not seem to he generallyknown, said Air Seddon, to sportsmen interested in horse racing that Racing Clubs are in for additional taxation. Air A. Gray, Iv. C.. last week argued before Air Justice Chapman a case on behalf of the Racing Clubs protesting against tho taxation. Up to the present Racing Clubs have not been paying income tax. By- the Land and Income Tax Act of 1916, it was contended by Mr John Snlmond, Solicitor-Gen-eral that Racing Clubs value, within the seajie of the Act, and a test case was heal'd. Tt was held that the income derived by Clubs is assawaolc. This means that Clubs will ' ave to pay income tax since 1916. One metropol, tan Club will have to pay. .£3.009.

For Children’s Hocking Cough. Woods’ Great Feppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Furniture, Floors and Linoleums look like new when rubbed with “TAN-OL.” brings up wood-grain and patterngives a lasting polish. “TAN-OL” docs much and costs little, polishes furniture, brightens floorcloth. Quick, easy and economical. Every mother is more than pleased to have her boy appearing in a nice new suit, bought at Schroder’s-wherc you cap ge|; suited at less than usual cost. Now is your chance for the holidays.— Advt.

The remains of the late Douglas (ing son of Mr and Airs A. B. King f Hampden Street, have been brought , Hokitika for interment, tlie funer--1 taking place to-morrow morning. The Returned Soldiers Association ,-ill hold an assembly dance in tlie Drill lall this (Thursday) night, commencing t 9 o’clock. Good music. Gents 2s, adies Is.—Advt. The Returned Soldiers’ Association mil in the Drill Shed last- evening Irew a very large attendance and passid off most successfully. Excellent nusic was supplied by Messrs Lawn, Millions and Flewellvn, and Mr J. A. Dowell was AI.O. A number of songs ind other items were given. During the evening a presentation was made by returned soldiers to Air D. J. Evans in appreciation of the work lie had done on their behalf during the war. r lTie lightliouse-keeper at North Head, Manukau (Auckland), one night recently saw a wild-looking man emerge from the bush at Alount Beacon and wave n cloth or handkerchief. The keeper concluded that the visitor was an escaped lunatic, and hastened to advise the police. The latter were unable to reach the lighthouse that night, but early in the morning found a man sleep-. ing in the liglit-keeper’is chair, the mechanism being none the worse for his guardianship. He proved to be a. harmless old man, suffering from ill-liealth who had motored to Titirangi. He dismissed liis taxi and got lost in the bush, till coming upon the light-house lie conceived the idea of' signalling a passing steamer. He was in very- low physical condition. He was conveyed to the nearest police station, where lie satisfied the police that, beyond liis eccentricity, there was nothing to 'warrant liis detention,. Ultimately he was handed over to his friends.

To-day week the canvass for funds for’ the YVestland Great AA r ar Alemorial begins throughout the district. The aim j is to raise not less than £1,500 by the j 25th inst—only- ten days’ time. It is | understood that a very good beginning has been made, and some substantial donations will lie sent in, and the promoters are sanguine of raising the amount, large as it may appear. The occasion is unique. Never lias a more genuine purpose been in mind nor nil occasion in which every member of the community is interested. The response should therefore be liberal and prompt. For the facility of those who may not be called on by the collectors donations may he left with Afr Andrewes, Town Clerk, cr at the office in Rovell Street, to be opened on Saturday night week, and also the following Saturday- night, for receipt of subscriptions. Throughout the campaign, the total in hand will be posted daily- outside tlie “Guardian” Office at noon. All subscriptions received will he acknowledged in due course through the press. For influenza, take

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9 Unexampled display of New Seasons AVoollen Sports Coats. The large variety of 140 Coats to choose from, including tho new middy-, American and belted shaes in plain colours and nobby stripes. These roods are right up to the minute for style. Up-to-date millinery. New goods just opened. See 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.—Mc-Gruer and Co. Spot Cash Stores,’ Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. ,

, Ju ( st landed 100 cases choice cookine ' { and dessert apples' 8s to 6s per 401 b 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 couj vincc the most sceptical that for quantity to select from, quality, rea- ! sonableness in price, Schroder’s take the palm, also for millinery and cos- ■ tunics. Inspection cordially invited. ' Advt. The counter hands at John Parkhill s are needing cooler weather immediately unless the rush for “KEEP SAHLING ’ Boot Polish eases off a hit. Meanwhile the price is only 8d per tin.