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Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1920, Page 2

The “Guardian” supplement is issued to-day as usual and is full of 1 nteresting reading. It is* notified by Mr F. J. Andrews that any person or persons found trespassing on his property at Lake Kanieri (recently purchased from Mr .T. Olson), will be prosecuted. The Westland County Conucii has been advised by the Public Works Department that in connection with the late flood damage a grant of £SOO £ for £ towards the cost of the repairs will ho made. The Very Rev. Dean Tubnifm, who has been on a visit to Timaru, arrived in Greymouth by last night’s express, and came on to Hokitika to-day.. On June 2nd the Dean leaves for Wellington, en route for Europe on a holiday tour. In order to avoid clashing with the Returned Soldiers’ Rail on Wednesday night, St .Mary's Club will hold its weekly euchre and dance on Monday night next week. Excellent prizes have been donated, and patrons arc assured of a profitable and enjoyable evening.— Advt.

rtftc.r theatre, dance or party take “NAZOL.” Prevents chill from changing atmospheres. Convenient for pocket orW. Is 6d for 60 doses. Inhaled or taken on sugar, .NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or soro throats.

Mr P. Hickey, formerly a well-known figure in tho Labour movement in New Zealand, is at present on a visit to Wellington. It is stated that he intends to again take up his permanent residence in tho Dominion. Now that a commencement has been made with street tree-planting, it is to bo hoped it will become general. ,An avenue of ash trees for Hampden Street lias been suggested also. It is probable that a committee will be set up, and with permission of the Borough Council will take the work in hand. Arbor Day has been suggested as a suitable time to launch the scheme, but no doubt tho I preliminary .will be laid in advance. A rather unique case was heard in. the Wanganui Court last week, a mother being charged with failing to send a child to school. The defendant stated that she had seventeen children, fifteen of whom were attending school. Tho magistrate said that he would extend the greatest clemency to the mother, who must have a very heavy burden imposed upon her with such a family. She would be lined 2s, and a month would ho given to pay. From to-day the second bi-weekly mail to Hari Hari will be continued as here-to-fore going on from Ross on Saturday, and being available lor V at Hari Hari on Saturday nights. This will meet the request of the settlers which was conveyed to the Chief Postmaster yesterday by' Mr Bruce, (County Chairman) and Mr W. Searle of Herepo on behalf of the Hari Hari residents. Mr Stuart, Chief Postmaster, lost no time in pitting the change to .the 'authorities and securing a favour- : able reply.

A special meeting of the Westland Oounty Council will be held on Tuesday next in connection with the visit of the Minister of Public Works. Hon Coates will be met at Otira on Monday anc brought as far aslvumara that evening. On Tuesday the members of the Council will meet.the Minister at Arahurn where he will be entertained' at lunch and taken up the Valley. Deputations wil be taken at Hokitika on Tuesday night. On Wednesday Kokatahi will be visited and- the Minister goes south as fai as Bari Hari on Thursday, returning north to Grcvmouth on Finlay.At the presen time second hand Motor Cars are bringing in big prices owing to the scarcity and high prices ruling to-day for new Cars of all makers. A great opportunity is offered to anyone wishing to purchase a Car, as Harley and Coy., Ltd. of Greymoutli have been instructed to sell by Auction on 29th. May at 2.30 n.m. three good “Over land” Oars 30/30 H.P. all in first class order, also one “Ford” Touring-Car Full uartieulars of these Cars will bt posted to anyohe on application to tin Auctioneers, and the Cars are now jfl . Greymoutli for inspection. ■ \ We know, says the “Dominion” wha sort of impression the Prince, of Walei has made in New Zealand. But wha impression has New Zealand made oi j ■

the Prince? Straws show liow the wirid blows. In a letter .to a little Maori girl at Grey town who presented him with a mat the Prince says he is pleased to cept it as a souvenir of his first visit to New Zealand. This may legitimately be taken as indicating a desire on the part of our Royal guest that his first visit shall not bo his last. New Zealanders will hope that before many years have'passed they may have the pleasure of entertaining next time both a Prince and a Princess of Wales.

The function of planting the second elm in Stafford Street was performed by Mrs It. J. Scddon yesterday afternoon in the presence of the Mayor (Mr Perry), the County Chairman (Mr Bruce), the Chairman of the Harbor Board (Mr Wild), and other representative citizens. The ground was prepared by Mr Keys, and Mrs Seddon amid applause, carried out her Unties very faithfully. At the call of Mr P. E Stewart three cheers were given for Mrs Seddon who dedicated the tree to the memory cf her son Captain R. J. Seddon killed in the war. Subsequently the Revd Fraser an ( ] Mrs Fraser entertained Mrs Seddon and personal friends at afternoon teg at the Presbyterian Manse. Mrs Seddon left by the evening train for Greymouth, and proceeds to Christchurch to-day, crossing by the ferry steamer to .Wellington to-night. W OLFE’ S SCHNAPPS—agreeable and beneficial. A tonic beverage

Just landed, 200 eases choice desert and cooking apples, consisting of Jonathians, Coxes, Pippins, 'Washington’s Munros, etc., etc., in 401 b cases, 7s Get to 8s 6d.T—Paterson, Michel aiul Co., Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt Cut living cost by saving on bjanket purchases. ' “Unique” hot water, bottle saves bed clothes, and increases comfort. Ask for “Unique.”

The Great Stocktaking Sale.now on is a splendid opportunity of buying new season’s goods at end of the season reduced prices. Every article from every Department marked down to bedrock. The balance of new season’s goods coming forward show advances of 20% to 80%-. Buy now, the savings are considerable. Bargains in general drapery, millinery, fancy goods and boots and shoes. McGruer and Co., Department , Store, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advp. When, baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes. For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumaia Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.