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Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1920, Page 2

A heavy southerly gale sprang up last nig,lit and lias continued through the day, the atmosphere being very cold and unpleasant.

Last week 4320 tons 17cwt of coal was exported from Greymouth j made up as follows:—Brunner 165 tons, 4 cut., Bierworth 126 tons 7 cut., State 2225 tons 3 cwt., Blackball 1559 tons, Reefton 246 tons, 3cwt.

A meeting of members and ex-memb-ers of tlie Kokatalu Band will he held in the Public Hall, Kokatalii, on Saturday next., 29th inst., at 8 p.m., to consider matters in connection with the instruments.—Advt.

Addisons h;ivo a special display of Ladies Woollen Jerseys all one price 84s. Others at 03s. and 755. Also fine range of costumes from 65 10s. All millinery subject to 55., in £ discount, call to-dav.—Advt. General Birdwood who arrives shortly in New Zealand will in the course of his tour visit parts of the Coast. Travelling from Christchurch the General will be at Qrcymouth on June 22, and the next day (Prince of Wales Birthday) at Westport, afterwards going north. Aviating is probably safer at its present stage than travelling in motor-cars was at the same stage, says an English exchange. Since the official opening of a civil aviation service in Great Britain in May last 21,000 flights had been made up to February, and 52,000 passengers carried, with only 13 accidents, or one in about 1600 flights. The following will represent the Excelsiors in their match with Kokatahi on Saturday; —W, -Chetwynd, R. Devauey, ],. Ross, E. McKay, R. McDonald, R. Madgwick, G. Maunder, E. Heen.an, IT. Davidson, G. Aitken, L. Graham, W. Thompson, E. Breov.c, D, Heenan, A, Cutbush, Emergencies —N. Ingis, T. Robinson, G. Montagu, N, Wogan. A conveyance will leave Heenau’s corner at 1 o’clock sharp for Kokatahi,

A Supreme Court action for substantial damages is likely to eventuate in respect to a coach accident which occurred some few months ago on the Otira Gorge. On the occasion in question Mr J, C. Wells of Kauieri, received injuries which necessitated his admission to hospital find an action against Cobb and Coy, arising out of the accident 's m w being commenced. The damages claimed exceed £2,000.

At the annual meeting of the Hokitika Gas Company last evening reference was made to the faithful service rendered by the Company to the community over a long term of years. Last night the forty sixth annual meeting was held, and looking back over the long term of the Company’s operations, it was pleasant to record, said one of the directors, that the Company had continued to serve the town with its gas supply so uninterrupetdlv. Despite various causes of dislocation, the necessity at times for repairs and renewals, the supply to the community had been mrintained without a serious break. It had been a public service well maintained and well regulated.

Men’s Department at Addisons:— Boxed suits £5 155., £6 10s., Overcoats from 9(\s., heavy woollen Unde'rwear 95., to 13s 3d., Shirts 9s to 13s (id, woollen Sox 2s (Id., to 3s Gd. Also full range Boys Clothing, Shirts etc. We invite your inspection.—Advt.

Many extremely pretty ready-to-wear hats and models have, come to hand. They embody all the latest ideas in winter millinery. All models are beauti-

fully trimmed and moderately priced

The new season’s costumes and coats have arrived. At present ife are showing a big variety. These smart costumes are as good as any tailormades, ”at nearly half the price.—McGruor and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. For influenza, take Wohds’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS tones the stomach and helps digestion.

The Hokitika Football Club is inaugurating a weekly dance in tlie Supremo Hall in aid of the Club funds, commencing on Friday evening of tTijs week.

Ladies:—Winter must come but there is no necessity to go cold. Our large stocks of warm underwear at moderate prices are at your service. All Wool Vests from os 3d., Bloimers from 10s., Combinations from 18s. 6d. Addison’s store is at your service.—Advt.An inquest was hold by Mr M. Garni rty at the Dominion Hotel, Blackball on Tuesday, touching the death of William Philip Duggan, who mat his death as a result of being thrown from his horse at Blackball on Friday last. The Coroner returned a verdict that the deceased met his death as the result of an accidental fall from i.is horse at Blackball while riding to Ngaliere.

We call the attention of motor enthusiasts and the public generally tc

flic auction sale (unreserved) of four motor cars, to he held at Greymouth next Saturday at 2.30 p.m, The auctioneers Harley and Coy., Ltd., advise us that the cars (three .Overlands and one Ford) are all in good order and ready to drive away when purchased at the sale. New cars are now so high in price, and as the demand for cars is increasing, this sale should he well attended, and we expect to see lively competition.

| Tlie notifications of infectious diseases ; in the Canterbury and Westland districts during the week ended at noon on Monday numbered 221, mode no as follows:—Wpstland: Influenza, mild 2. pneumonic 1. Buffer: Diphtheria i, influenza (mild) 6. Tnangahua : .Influenza (mild) 15. Grey: Enteric 1, influenza (mild) 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 4, diphtheria 18, tuber,.-n- ---: losis 18, puerperal septicaemia. 1, pneui monin 2, influenza (mild) 107, influenza i (pneumonic) 7, measles 3, erysipelas 2. I varicella 4. Ashburton : Scarlet f ever :1, tuberculosis 1, influenza (mild) /, 'South Canterbury: Influenza (mild) 16, \ pneumonic 2.

i "Among the travellers who landed last I week at Auckland from the s.s. Tonic, was Sir Arnold Gridley, K.8.E., who was controller of the electric light and power supply in Great Britain dut-ng the war years, and js taking a rest after a strenuous time. In the course of a chat the visitor stated that while lie was primarily on holiday he was interested in what he had hoard of the hydro-electric possibilities of the eoun- , try, and purposed studying the privp:--municipal and State enterprises estabI lislied in this line. Most of the electric supply stations in Britain lie sf at- - ed, wore municipal enterprises and i-ry | few of these were hydro-electric, the ! few exceptions being in Wales and ■ Scotland. Sir Arnold disclaimed any j special knowledge of hydro-electricity, remarking that his interest lav chiefly in learning wliat were the possibilities in the Dominion mi,] how our adv.intages in this direction are being aviiled of .

I Three of the British pressmen vim I are travelling in the Renown—Mess-s ! Everard Cotes, Keith Murdoch, and John Sandes—have written to tlie Prime Minister, expressing their most grateful thanks for the kindness and consideration shown them by the Government during the tour of the Prince of Wales in New Zealand. They refer in terms of high praise to the 'xcellent organisation that marked the tour from one end of New Zealand to the other. 'Die letter concludes: “To some of us British pressmen, this wonderful land of New Zealand is an entirely new world. To all of us the opoprtunity to study its marvel ions resources and potentialities and to become acquainted with some of its splendid people in (orliexion with which we are so largely indebted to yourself, Sir and the other able men wo have named, has been a high honour and a great privilege. We carry away with us memories we ilia]! always prize ; also information and impressions we shall do our utmost to utilise to the advantage of this grear Dominion.”

Cold foot? A British made “Unique” hot water Lottie will scon restore circulation. A boon these cold niehts and costs a few shillings. Obtainable everywhere,

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

The counter hands at John Parkhill’s are needing cooler weather immediately unless the rush for “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish eases off a. hit. Meanwhile the price is only 8d per tin.

A hot water bottle that will not leak or crack, and will last for years is worth owning. The “Unique,” British made, patent stopper and heavy seams is obtainable everywhere, Keei) the kiddies well “NAZOL.” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, .For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9.

Sound sleep, warm feet with a “Unique” hot water bottle. Special heavy vulcanised seams, patent stopper ensure years of service. On sale everywhere.

Public speakers, reciters, singers! Use “NAZOL” to prevent or relieve huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Ready for instant use anywhere.

The best friend in winter is a “Unique” hot water bottle. Patent stopper cannot leak, heavy, seams cannot crack. All sizes obtainable everywhere.

. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving icooghs and colds. 00 doses 1/G.