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Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1920, Page 2

The Hokitika Town Band will visit Otira on Thursday next in connection with the Roy'al tour through that portion of AVestland. The coal exported from Greymouth for tho week ended May Bth. is as follows: Liverpool, 981 tons 14 cwt; Blackball, -247‘i tons 19 cwt; Total 3454 tons 13 cwt. Under the auspices of the All Institute, a popular scientific Lantern Lecture will bp given by the Rev. Dr. Holloway on Friday evening next a p 8 p.m. ip file schoolroom on “The Life of a Plant.” All interested are cordially invited to be present, The Returned Soldiers Association has resolved to tender a. social to Major Coates, Minister of Defence when hero next week. It is proposed to hold t)io social in the Drill Shed to-morrow week. Further particulars will be announced later as soon as it is ascertained jf Hon Coates will accept the invitation. ,>

The usual euchre and dance will bo held in the One Mile Hall, Arahura on Thursday night. Valuable prizes await the lucky ones, and a record crowd is expected, Residents and visitors can conclude the festivities of the previous 24 hours, by a visit to the One Mile Hall, —Advt, Mr Scddon M.P. arrived yesterday afternoon and was at once impressed with the effective decorative scheme go- | ing forward. Mr Seddon expressed the opipjop to ,the Mayor that the display would eclipse anything 11.R.H. has seen in the Dominion. Mr Sfpddpn also expressed lifs pleasure at the very fipnrty way in which the townspeople had taken up the Royal visit and the regal way in which the decorations were being carried out. The wholesale distributers for "KEEP SMTLTNG” Root Polish are Messrs Wm Perry fine} Cp. That feverish feeling from cpld i'l flic jipai] instantly relieved by “NAZOL.” Splendid for ejqa-rjng blocked passages in nose apd throat,

Now that the cold weather is on us it is well to secure warm underwear, coats, knitted jerseys and furs, for which the house of Schroder’s are famous.—Advt. Users of “NAZOL” keeps free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and heals. GO doses Is 6d. For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—agreeable and beneficial. A tonic bevenge

In connection with the visit of H.11.H the Prince of AVales, Mr T. AA r . Bruce, County Chairman proclaims a holiday for Thursday throughout the Westland County. Wednesday is already tho' statutory half holiday. Messrs Park and Murdoch insert in this issue notifications in the estates of the following:—Arthur, AVoodham, late of Hari Hari, Felix Restano, late of Rimu, and Henry Thomas Preston, late of Kumara. Notice is given in this issue that all AA'estland AVar Memorial should subscription lists in connection with the be returned on or before the 22nd. inst. Further cheques or supplementary suhserpitipns should be forwarded to Mr A. A. Andrewes, Town Clerk. i Mr Jus Burns of Sydney is expected to arrive ;fcliis evening, acompanied by Mr Forrest-Marsliall. It is understood the gentlemen are interested in further mining developments in AA’estland. Mr Burns°will have a cordial welcome from the friends he lias made here on former visits. ••

A special meeting of the AA'estland County Council will bo held at 3 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to pass a motion in relation to the alteration of the boun daries of the Ridings. The Council will complete ite arrangements also for the visit of Hon J. G. Coates, Minister of Public AVorks, next week. Two tonsorial artists are being installed to-day at Stephens Bros, hairdressing saloon.' Patrons will find that the whole of the saloon arrangements are most complete and up-to-date, and those requiring a shave or hair cut will receive prompt and workmanlike attention—Advt-,

St Mary’s Club Rooms were packed to the doors at the euchre aucl dauco last evening. The prize for the evening was a complete dinner and was on show during the evening. It consisted of lamb, vegetables of all sorts, puddings, ’desserts and ales. .Over 100 players took part, apd the -lucky one proved to lie Mr AY, Jones, who won every game. Tlie 2nd prize, a. parcel of butter went to Mr AA r . Johnston, and 3rd, (tea) to Mr G. Howe. Air Jones kiiidly handed, liis prize back, and it was disposed of in the room at a handsome sum. A plentiful supper was then served and the remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing. The music was kindly supplied by Misses O. Breeze, K. Hatch, M. Giese ano E. Reid, and Mr AY. Joyce. Thu evening was vpted a most enjoyable one.

The Hokitika Band will be despatched to Otira on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, leaving the railway station precincts at that liour by motor car, .It lias not been possible to secure railway accommodation and in order to keep faith with flip pefjpl.e at Otira Mr Bruce, County .Chairman has arranged for jpotor transport. The coacji proprietors have expressed some anxiety about the hand playing ty.hjlp the teams are at the Otira railway sfaflon, apd it ha.s byen decided that until fhe party departs the hand may not play. The hapd will supply a full progrimnie fpr the afternoon sports at Otira, where lot) children apd about 500 adults are expected to assemble.

Solid colli fort these nippy nights wltl: a “Unique” hot water bottle. Al. sizes are same quality. British made Obtain ahi o ey cry whe re.

For influenza, take Woods’ Great Pepper mine Cure 1/0, Jl/9. They fast for years. “Unique” hot water' bottles ihtUm jieavily vulcanised seams and patent stopper. Caiptot burst or epek. On sale everywhere,

You can’t sleep with cold fpet. A “Unique” Jjo| water bottle gives perfect rest.. It will fast for years.. On safe eyerywliprp; Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL” the scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 6f) doses Is (id.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa, plicjipest and best in the market. Obtainable at I^feT,can’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, apd up Kumara Junction, B°]o agent for Westland. — AdvtAVoods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9Gents’ evening shirts and gloves are now procurable at Schroder’s, where also ladies’ evening gloves in suedes, kid anql fabric, large selection of evening goqds and '(trimmings, scarves and fane are finding rapid tsaiy. —.Advt. The Great Stocktaking Sale noiy on ig a splendid .opportunity of buying new season’s goods’ at, end pf fhe season re(bleed prices. Every article from every Department marked down to hedrpek. The balance ol' npw season’s gopds opining forward show advances of %o°/o to 80%, Buy now, the savings are considerable, Bargains in general drapery, millinery, fancy goods and boots and shoes. McGruor and Co,, .DeparfuiQiit Store, Hokitika and Greymouth,—Adit.