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Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1920, Page 2

Mrs O. A. Robertson of Hari Hari inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. A’ super six Mitchell car, in splendid running order, is offered for sale ill this issue. Can be inspected at Baty’s motor garage, Greymouth. Tile usual meeting of tlie All Saints Institute will take place this evening in the Schoolroom at 8 p.m. The Subject lor the evening is “Impromptu Speeches.” All are welcome.

A notice of thanks appears in this issue from the residents of Inter-AAbiri-

ganui for the kindsess extended by Hokitika and Ross residents in entertaining children from Hari Hari and La Fontaine when visiting Hokitika on the occasion of tho Royal visit. The lojig felt want for an accommodation house at AA’ataroa is likely to be satisfied soon. Mr T. Foster purposes erecting a very suitable building adjacent to the Matainui Post .Office. Southern travellers will appreciate this very greatly, the A\ r ataroa being such a suitable stage for those travelling the longer distances to-and from South AVostland.

The lion. Minister of Public AA’orks advised Mr Bruce, County Chairman, by 'telegram to-day from Greymouth that regarding AYaikukupa bridge, the plans, which have been submitted, are satisfactory, and the Minister has given authority to expend a certain amount of money to enable the Resident Enginer to let a contract for squaring and sawing the necessary timber. The Minister’s, prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated by travellers in the far South.

The Otira tunnel lias now been penetrated from the Arthur’s Pass end to one milo 37 chains, and the lining has been completed to within four chains of that distance. Mr J. B. Cowings, engineer in charge, has 65 men working Under, him, and at the Otira end there are about 100 men employed. Engineer officers from the Renown on Wednesday were much interested in the Leyner ; machine for sharpening and tempering the steel drills used in the tunnelling J work, and they spent a quarter of an hour in the blacksmith’s shop at the ' mouth of the tunnel, j

The weather yesterday for the .Ministerial visit south proved very favourable, Before reaching Ross, the sun began to lend his genial /countenance, and the day turned out fine. At I lari Hari, the weather was quite genial, and the Inter-Wanganui Flat looked well in the bright sunshine. Lake lantlie was a very pleasing feature, while the bush j country looked at its best. The high J mountains had a good covering of snow, so that the scenic features of the south trip were much to be admired. The road was in excellent order all along the route, and the motoring party were able to make good time when travelling. Thero was just enough water in the Little Waitahii river to make the crossing interesting—a little more and the south trip for motors yesterday would have been barred. Hon Coates much enjoyed his flying visit south.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market, Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumava Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt.

■ Hokitika grocers wish everybody to ask for tlte new “KEEP SMILING” | brand of Floor Polish. It is so superior. j Just landed, 200 cases choice desert i and cooking apples, consisting of Jonai tliinns, Coxes, Pippins, Washington’s j Munros, etc., etc., in 401 b cases, 7s Gel , to 8s fid.—Paterson, Michel and Co., . Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt For Bronchial Coughs, take •Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure I/O. 2 9 | Stop coughing! “NAZOL” gives jnj stant relief, stops tickling, sootheß throat sorenesß and huskiness. |

. Mr L. Hills will have charge of the whistle in tho senior football match on Cass Square to-morrow. Air Conning lias been appointed referee of the Excelsior-Kokatahi game'at Kokotalii to-morrow afternoon. Prior to sailing for England yesterday, Sir Joseph A\ r ard telegraphed to AA’cstland friends conveying a farewell message. A meeting will be held on the bowling green to-morrow afternoon to arrange details and commence the topdressing of the green. Any members will be welcomed.

Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Public Works, had a strenuous day yesterday. In addition to motoring 140 miles during the day, he received several public and private deputations and wound up the long day at a social at Greymouth at night.

r Pbe football fixtures to-morrow are as follows. On Cass Square the Hokitika seniors meet United (Grey) at 3 o’clock, when a. good game should result. A collection will he taken up. on the ground in aid of tho Club funds. The junior game Excelsior v. Kokatahi takes office at Kokatahi, the- local team leaving at 1 p.m. .sharp. The Kiwi team travels to Ross to play the Ross team, leaving the corner of Revell and Stafford Streets at 12.30 p.m. sharp in Robinson’s lorry

The weekly bulletin of infectious diseases for the week ending goon on Tuesday, showed that there had been 252 eases'notified, as under:—Bullor: Diphtheria one. Grey: Diphtheria one. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 6, diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 4, pneumonia 3, influenza 133 mild, and 9 pneumonic, measles 3, ophthalmia neon todum'one, varicella 3, septicatmia one. Ashburton : Diphtheria one, pneumonia 2, influenza 9 mild, varicella one. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 7, diphtheria 3, influenza 60 mild, 4 pneumonic, varicella 2.

'l'he following is the team selected to represent Excelsiors against Kokatahi on Saturday:—H. Davidson, E. Aitken, E. Breeze, D. Heenan, AV. Thompson, N. Inglis, L. Graham, R. McDonald, E. Ileenan, AV. Madgewitt, H. Devaney, L. Ross, E. McKay, W. Clietwynd, T. Robinson; emergencies., AV. AVogan, A. Cutbush. A practice will be held in the Harbour Shed at 6.30 o’clock sharp, when all players arc requested tp attend and bring jerseys. Players not having jerseys please notify secretary. Convovnneo leaves Ileenan’s corner at 1 o’clock sharp for Kokatahi.

The end in sight, Saturday May 22nd. last day of MeGruer and Co’s, great Stocktaking sale. New Seasons goods at further reduced prices. We have “stirred tilings up” where footwear and Drapery prices are concerned and the result is' an offering of bargains that will appeal to you. MeGruer and Co.; Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.

No cold can grip when “NAZOL” is used. A powerful and penetrating germicide, it gives instant relief and wards off influenza.

True home comfort with the. “Uniqije” hot water bottle.' Seams are heavily vulcansied, patent stopper prevents leakage. On sale everywhere.