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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1920, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council takes places on Tuesday next. 'I

It is expected that at the Hokitika Borough Council meeting to-night the question of a loan for water-works purposes will come up for decision. Om'the Prince of Wales birthday tee Overseas Club will hold a grand ynll at the Supreme Hall. Particulars in regard to the function appear in this issue. The ladies of the Overseas Ciub will control the supper arrangements. In connection with the Supreme Court session here next week, in "he case of Hall v. Cassidy and CJoy, Mr Hannan, for defendants applied for a change of venue to Greymouth. The application was opposed by Messrs Park and Murdoch solicitors, for the plaintiff and affidavits were filed accordingly. The motion was heard at Christchurch during the week and was refused. The hearing of the case will come on accordingly here in due course. A further case Wells v. ' Cassidy and Coy., for damages has. been set down for hearing here also. ,

At the Overseas Club last Tuesday night several ladies assembled to say good-bye to Mrs . A. H. Richards of Hampden Street, who is leaving shortly for Auckland, On behalf of the ladies present, Mrs W. J. Butler was deputed to present Mrs Richards with a gold brooch, and did so in very happy terms appreciating Mrs Richards good ' work in the community over a term of years. Mrs Richards made a happy response. The evening was enlivoied with music and competitions altogether a very pleasant time being passed.

Compressed yeast—Mr W. McLean,’ Colombo teas, coffee and cocoa- agent, has accepted the agency for compressed yeast. Supplies can he obtained at the shop, Revell Street from this date.— Advt.

Flannels are scarce and Flannelettes are high in price. Our stocks are well bought and those in need of either should hesitate no longer. Indications are for still higher prices. All Wool Colonial Flannels in Natural 2/6 yd.,

cream 2/11, Shetland 2/6, 2/9, 3/-, Scarlot Doctor 4/11, Cream 4/11. Striped Flannelettes from iy4, white from 2/at Addison’s.—Advt.

I When baby snuffles or sneezes, ' sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes. I Sure and, certain, WADE’S WO T> M

FIGS. Children like O’cr.i. 1 All grouchcrs are requested to follow the crowds to Dee Bros for “KEEP SMILING” Boot Polish. Price 8d per tin. Best for all leathers, hut he. sure and ask for “KEEP SMILING.” A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Got a Nazol Inhaler. 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.

Avoid winter chills and ills by taking “NAZOL.” Order by name. Refuse imitations. No cold is Nazol-proof. 60 doses Is 6d. Cut living cost by saving on blanket purchases. A ~‘ T Unique” hot water bottle saves bed-clothes, and increases comfort. Ask for “ Unique,” which is branded on neck of bottle.

The first rehearsal in connection with tho entertainment for All Saints’ Bazaar will take place on Tuesday at Mrs Staveley’s residence, Park Street at 8 p.m. sharp. Our range of Ladies costumes, tweed and gabadine coates, is at your service. Costumes from 110/-. Tweed coats from 95/-. Raincoats from 65/- procurable at Addison’s. —Advt. The ' Hochstetter Company washed up last week for a return of 120 ounces of gold. Only one face is still being worked, hut every effort is being made by the manager, (Air Louis Morgan) to open up another face as soon as the labour is available. The Secretary of the Timber Workers’ Union, Mr F. Turley, received word last night‘that the Arbitration Court had given the following decision in connection with tho timber workers’ application for increased wages,:—An increase is granted at the rate of one penny per hour, or eight pence a day from January Ist last; and at the rate of two-pence half penny per hour or one shilling and eight-pence per day from May Ist last. The above rates are increases on the minimum rate, as scheduled in the Timber Workers’ agreement.

The daily bulletin issued by the Health Department showed an increase in the number of influenza cases in Canterbury and tho West Coast recorded on Tuesday from noon to the same hour on Wenesday, this being principally due to an outbreak in the Alt. Alagdala Home. The cases totalled 80, 79 being of the mild type, and one pneumonic. There were seven mild cases in Inaiigahua, one in Greymouth, 65 in North Canterbury, four in .Ashburton, and two in South Canterbury. There was one ease of pneumonic influenza in North Canter-* bury.

The death occurred yesterday at the Grey River Hospital of Mr Edward Thomas Gadd, one of the earliest pioneers of the Coast. The deceased gentleman had attained the age of 86 years, and had been an inmate of the hospital for the last twelve months. He was a native of Southampton, England, and'had resided in the Paroa district for the period of 51 years. He was engaged in mining pursuits at -Darkie’s Terrace for many years; and for W years was employed on the old horse tramway service conducted by Messis Kilgouc and l’erotti between Greymouth and” Kumara. Deceased’s wife . predeceased him several years ago.

A meeting of the Canterbury and West Coast Centre of the St John Ambulance Association was held at Christchurch on Wednesday night, Colonel F. B. Cresweil presiding. There were also present, Mesdames Whittakei, W atkias and Smith, Captain McKinney, and Messrs Thomas and Hoddinott. The financial statement showed a credit balance to current account of £337 19s Bd, Correspndence 'with Te Kinga was read in connexion with an appeal being made in that district to raise £IOOO for educa. tional purposes, and the appeal was approved. A letter was received from St John’s Gate, pointing out that students under course of instruction must attend not less than five lectures if desirous of being examined.

Tlii! Otjra> correspondent of the ‘Press’ telegraphed on Wednesday evening as fololws : —“About twelve o’clock last nightthe cracking of timber gave tho miners working in the Otira Tunnel a warning that a. large' fall of rock was going to take place, and an admonition to ascape to a place of safety quickly. Shortly after, the timber gave way, and there followed the biggest fall of earth that has ever taken place in the Otira Tunnel. The fall is about four miles in from the Otira end. It is estimated that it will take three >r four weeks for the miners to clear the fall. This is most regrettable, as great headway was being made under the contract system.”

For influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9

Just Landed —150 cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according te variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Alichel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

They last for years. “ Unique ’’ hot water bottles have heavily vulcanised seams and patent stopper. Cannot burst or crack. On sale everywhere and branded, on neck of bottle. Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL” the scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d. You can’t sleep with cold feet. A “ Unique ” hot water bottle gives perfect rest. It will last for years. On Kid£ everywhere. But make sure of the brand on neck of bottle when buying. Hokitika husbands simply love to hear their wives singing ‘‘Home Sweet Home” while “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help and "GOLDEN RULE” Soap do the weekly washing. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOT i” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats. “ Unique ” hot water bottles will not crack or burst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure of the brand. Order, by name “NAZOL.” Refuse substitutes. Nothing like ' “NAZOL” for routing a cold quickly.

Solid comfort these nippy nights with a “Unique” hot water bottle. All sizes are same quality. British-made. Obtainable everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle.