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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1920, Page 2

Tlie lions. Grimmond and Michel are proceeding to Wellington on 1 uesda\ next to attend the session of "Parliament which opens next Thursday.

Owing to the Overseas Club bail taking place on Wednesday next, I'"'--Mary’s'euchre party will bp held on Monday next so as not to cTash with the above ball. —Advt.

Thursday’s mail and part of to-day’s mai) from Wellington madp the connection with the overland Service this morning at Christchurch. The connection had to fie made by mptof car, lienee the reason of only a portion arriving this evening.

Tickets for the Overseas Club ball on Wednesday next at the Supreme Hall are now in general circulation. Tl* e function promises to be a very pleasant gathering. The musical arrangements are in the hands of Hr Lawn, while the ladies of the Overseas Club will attend to the supper arrangements.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there wa s a medium entry ol fat pigs, the yarding being of .the usual description. A fair demand was experienced. Choppers, £6 10s to £lO 15s; light baconers, £5 15s to £6 10s; heavy b'aconers, £7 to £7 15s; average price ' per lb. lOd. Light porkers, £3 10s to £4; h.eavp porkers, £4 10s to £5 10s; I average price per lb, Is to Is Otd. A good entry of store pigs was forward, and they met with a fairly good dej inapd. Pew large pigs were offered. Mediuip stores, 52p to 625; small stores, 42s po 51g; wpauer s ,20s to 28s. Compressed yeast—Mr W. McLean, Colombo teas, coffee and cocoa agent, has accepted tho agency for compressed yeast. Supplies can bo obtained at the shop, Revell Street from this date.— Advt.

Playing the violin while “NO RUBBING” iiaundry Help and “GOLPEN RULE” Soap do the weekly washing is wifie’s favourite hobby now, and so say all of us Hokitijsa husbands. Just Landed —150 eases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 800 hales pressed lucerne hay frpm Blenheim. Patcison Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.t—.Advt.

Winter nights have no terrors with a o Unique ” hot water bottle in tho bod. Heavily vulcanised seams, patent stopper, cannot burst or leak. Obtainable everywhere, and branded on neck of bottle.

Users of “NAZOL” keeps free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in tho bud, soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses Is Gd True home comfort with the “Unique” hot water bottle. Scams arc heavily vulcanised, patent stopper prevents leakage. On sale everywhere. Always make sure of the brand.

Passengers by the Wabine for th<J I Wfest Ooasjt missed connection with the overland service this morning hy a narrow margin.

Jurors summoned to attend the Supreme Court sittings on Monday are notified by advertisement in this issue that they are not required to attend. A grand hall will be held in the Three Mile Jiall on J une 28th in aid of the Diggers’ football club. Gents 2s ladies Is.—Advt.

The Supreme Court yesterday morning wa s devoted to the one criminal charge on the calendar, and that of minor importance. At the afternoon sitting the hearing was commenced of a claim for £2OOO damages arising out of an accident on the Otira Gorge last year. The case for* the plaintiff had not concluded when the Court adjourned at G p.m. Tlie Court sat again at 7.30 p.m. until 11 p.m., when the hear, ing was adjourned till 10 o’clock this morning, two more witnesses for the defence having to he called. At the con- ( elusion of the present case, the s u it : damages, Lockington v. The King,, a I,lleefton case, will be taken before a jury. The sitting of the Court will extend into next week.

The Wetland County Council notifies in this issue that the annual generil rate will be struck at the next ordinary meeting to he held on the 6th July On this occasion tlie rate will be nine farthings, the increase being necessary to find the added sum required for ho—pitals and charitable aid maintenance. It is understood that the petition for tlie creation of the Westland Electric Power Board is so far satisfactory that more than tlie necessary quota of /ignatures have been received praying lor the setting up of the Board. Tlie number now exceeds considerably the +wo hundred and seventy names required to give the petition legal force. 4s soon as the necessary formalities ere completed the petition will be forwarded for presentation to the GovernorGeneral in due course. Sound sleep, warmth, cosy comfort with a “ Unique ” hot water bottle in your bed. Patent stopper cannot leak. Obtainable everywhere. When buying, look for the brand.

Price cutting for net cash in all mad.-, up garments at Schroder’s will lie fha order of the day for cash only. We are determined to shift our stock at lowest price. Our turn over has increased enormously consequently small profits and quick returns for cash wdl enable thousands' of residents all over the Const to buy more freely. Will you avail yourself of this money saving proposition at Scliroders? —Advt.

In spite of prices soaring, we, as m the past are determined to sell at lowest price for cash. , Colonial Elannel W White Doctor Flannel 4/8, V {Shetland. Doctor Flannel 3/9, Scarlet \ Doctor Flannel 4/9, Boys Shorts 7/0 to H/fi per pair. All our Millinery reduced to clear. Inspection cordially Schroder and Co. —Advt. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-proof. 69 doses Is fid. Chemists and stores. Bendy for instant use,. “NAZOL” is sure protection against coughs and ■ ' ’•?. 60 doses Is 6d.