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Hokitika Guardian, 22 June 1920, Page 2

The Wahine’s mails from Wellington connected at Christchurch tlss morning with the overland train. Monssette, the new material for dainty evening blouses, just opened in a- range of charming colours at Mrs J. Lloyd’s..Advt.

The usual euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Arahura Valley Hall on Thursday evening next, June 24th. Good prizes for competition.— Advt. \ A dance in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi Football Club will,be held in the Public Hall, Ivoiterangi on Wednesday, June 23rd inst. Excellent dancing lloor and good music. Gentlemen 2s 6d ; ladies ’a plate.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, Archie Robertson was charged with stealing a double-bar-relled-gun, valued at £2O, the property of Thomas Godfrey, at Baxter’s Siding in March, 1919. After hearing the evidence, accused was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. Bail was allowed at one surety of £SO, or two of £25. '

Twenty-four mild cases and one pneumonic case of influenza were reported to the Canterbury Health Office for the 24 hours ended noon on Friday. Details are: North Canterbury, 21 mild and one pneumonic, tlie latter being Rangiora. Mild cases: Christchurch 10 Sumner 6, Fernside, Weedons, Chaney's Belfast, and Waltham 1 each; South Canterbury 1 (at Timaru); Gre v 2 (at Blackball). Four cases of diphtheria were- reported, there being one ca°e each at Rangiora, Kjiikoura, Greymouth and Farofi,

There is a-shaft of sunshine in the Dunedin boot trade. The lignter grades of colonial sole leather are down in price by 2d per ]b., which means 2d off about 3s6d, and a less cost of production by 5d per pair of boots. Chrome upper~leather had also declined by -Id per foot, and that is kl off about 2s (id. equal to a lowered cost of Is in a pair of men’s boots. A leading manufacturer says that American advices just to hand notify that glace kid 's down lOd per foot, or 3s 8d instead of 4s Gd. There is, however, no glace kid at that price yet in Dunedin, i he manufacturer says lie thinks the American reduction may be only temporary, the position apparently being that tanners holding heavy stocks have been* pulled up by the hanks, and thus forc’d to cut prices clear. Keep warm and cosy every night with a “Unique” British made hot water bottle. Heavily vulcanised seams, cannot- leak or burst. On sale everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle. Irritation in tne throat, stuffiness in the head banished bv “NAZOL.” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inbaler.

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, kook for the brand when buying. I'rhe cutting for net cash in all made up garments at Schroder’s will he sha order of the day for cash only. I\'o are determined to shift our stock at lowest price. Our turn over has increased enormously consequently small profits and quick returns for cash wi l ! enable thousands of residents all over

thp Const to buy more freely. Will you avail yourself of this money saving proposition nt Sehroders ?-—Advt. , Men’s Woollen Gloves, in greys and heathers, prices 4 J6, 5/6, and 6/11 pair Boys and youths, prices 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, and 4/6 pair. These goods are “Jason” make, therefore the best. McGruer and Co., for better value, Hokitika and Greymauth. i Order by name “NAZOL.” Refuse f substitutes. Noting like “NAZOL” for routing a cold quickly.

Mr and Mrs Thus Marks and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

A grand ball will bo held in the Three Mile Hall on Juno 28th .in aid of the Diggers’ football club. Gents 2s ladies Is.—A<}vt.

The business set down for .the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board on Monday next includes consideration of the rebuilding of Otira Hospital. 24 only Men’s Velour Felt Hats '«irect from the British Manufacturer, in drap and grey, prices 45/-, 55/-, and 75/-. Black 60/- each.—McGruer and Co., Hokitika.

For the furtherance of the better management of football matches m the district, a meeting will be held thi? (Tuesday) evening,at 7 o’clock sharp for the purpose of forming a Referees Association.

A dance takes place-in Toker’s Hals, Arahura this evening in aid of the “Kiwi Football Club commencing at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Music by Mr A. Lawn and alsq efficient M.C. . Supper provided. conveyance leaves Fowler’s (Central Hotel) corner at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Admission to dance 1/6; —Advt. At the'Supreme Hall to-morrow nigh: the Overseas Club will bold a ball in honor of the Prince of Wales’ birthday. The floor will be prepared, specially and everything done for the pleasure ’U'l enjoyment of patrons. Mr- Lawn will direct the music, and Mr A- Dowell will life in 'charge of the 'floor. 'lhe ladles of the Overseas Club will be :e----sponsible for the supper arrangements. The function is sure to be well • atronised.

A sitting of the Supreme Court will be held at-Greymouth to-morrow, the cases being as follows:—Civil cases: D. McLenn v. A. Smith and P. J. McLean, Rex. v. W. R. Kettle and Ring; in divorce: Ellen Smith v. Alfred James Smith; Administration Ac;fc: estate of W. E. Thomas, petition for sale of trust property; Family Protection Act, E. Goard v. H. W. Kitclijngbanv and others.

Constable O’Grady, acting on information received from the Westport Police on Saturday morning at Greymouth arrested a mart named Thomas Augustus Griffiths, alias Upton, whilst alightingfrom a first-class /railway carriage' at Reefton railway station on Saturday. Griffiths was charged with the theft of £27 from the Grand Hotel, Westport, and though strongly protesting that the constable had made a mistake, it was found that he had the missing money in his possession. In his hip pocket he had a loaded revolver, and a second one unloaded, and was carrying 100 rounds of ammunition. He was brought up before a J.P. yesterday morning and remanded in custody to Westport.

“We must have more teachers (lore trained teachers,” said the Hon. C '. Pan, at a meeting of the Canterbury Education Board, “and we must have them as soon as we can get them. 1 notice that they had to turn.away applicants for training at the Training College because of want of accommodation. We don’t want anyone to be turned av’av who is likely to turn out a good teacher. Wo want hundreds teachers of the right type, and we i.iti only get them'by putting them through a proper course of training, and to do that we must have colelges ample, veHequipped and well-officered. If,.as members of the Board state, tlie Departmental files have “got very dusty” (a reference to the lengthy period that, the Board’s, application for a grant "o: the Christchurch Training College Had been before the Department), I’ll' vipe the dust off.”

Hokitika grocers wish everybody to ask for the new “KEEP SMILING’’ brand of Flcor Polish. It i§.so superior. Compressed yeast—Mr W. McLean, Colombo teas, coffee and cPcoa agent, has accepted the agency for compressed yeast. Supplies can bo. obtained at the shop, Revell Street from this date.— Advt.

“ ljnique ” 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. Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed 'lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

No had after-effects with. WADE’S WORM FIGS. Pleasant, sure and certain

The best friend in winter is a “Unique” hot water bottle. Patent stopper, cannot leak, heavy seams, cannot crack. All.sizes, obtainable eveiywhere. Make sure of brapd when buying.

N-A-Z-Q-L, the scientific preparation wjlich never mils to relieve coughs, eojds, sore throats, and chest troubles. Is Gd buys GO doses. ' ■ In spite of prices.soaring, we, as in the past are determined to sell at lowest price for c-ash. Colopial Flannel 1/b White Doctor Flannel 4/3, Shetland Doctor Flannel 3/9, Scarlet Doctor Flannel 4/9, Boys Shorts 7/6 fo 11/6 per pair. All our Millinery is substantially reduced to clear. Inspection cordiallyinvited. Schroder -and Co. —Advt.

; Sound sloep, warm foot, with a “Unique” hot water bottle. Special heavy vulcanised seams, patent stopper, ensure years of service. On sale everywhere. See the brand on neck of bottle. .liter theatre, dance or party taico “NAZOL.” Prevents chill from changing atmospheres. Convenient for pocket or hag. Is Gd for 00 doses.