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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1920, Page 2

A meeting of. thy Westland branch of the Automobile Association will be held at the County Chambers on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. —Advt. Owing to the Princess Theatre being engaged by the Allan Wilkie Company on Monday evening, Pollard’s Pictures will np.t bp shown until Wednesday evening.

Messrs H, 0, Bigiiell, (Greyinputh), the retiring member, and H. If. Holland, (St. Albans), have been nominated t 0 fill the vacancy of on e member on tli.e north-west ward of the Canterbury Education Bgard. Mr Anthony Home, of Wellington, and Miss Mary Molan, of Orayi),oi_i(h ; were married in Christchurch yesterday. Mjss Molan’s many West Coast friends jo(n in wishing fipr every happiness and prosperity in her married life. The following team will represent Ross in the match with Excelsiors at Ross to-inorow: —Osmers, Hahn, Chapman, Williams, Scott, Cun-' ningham, Inglis, Ableson Henderson (2) Cherrie Croft, Wilson and Roberts.

A record amount of Customs revenue, j£24,848 8s 9d, was collected at the port Of Wellington on Monday last. The jiraepf- sjpount previously collected at Wellington was about £22,000 a couple pf months ago. The friends of Mr Chayles Tin;.*, who for many years followed the .occupation of a baker at Kumara and Kanieri, will regret to learn of his demise. The late Mr Finn had reached the ago of 90 years. He was one of the eldest residents of the district, and was widely known ayd respected. He leaves one son, (John ,of Runangn), and a daughter, (Mrs Lindboro, of Cobden), who will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

The annual meetings of the Racing Conference, New Zealand Trotting Association, and Country Racing .CJpbs’ Association will take place .it Wellington this month, commencing on the i;jtli just, when the Trotting Confeience begins. Several delegates will attend from the Coast, including -Messrs R. Patterson and Gothard (Westport), Stapleton am! Noble (Reefton), Coates, Kettle and Roberts (fireymouth), and Evans (Hokitika)! In view of the jockeys’ dispute, tile request for more toto lisa tor permits, mid the general revision of the rules of racing, the gatherings on this occasion will be of moie than usual interest.

'i Gisborne paper of a recent date kjiv-s;—:• In connectipn with the shortage m' household coal, the following letter lias been received by a l.ncffi resident from .Mr T. ft. Y. Sodden. iVI.P. for Westland: ‘I received your letter am) telegram, and in reply thereto 1 have communicated with the Blackball Company. When I hear from the manager ] shall jet you know. Were .the Oti.ra tunnel completed the South Island supply for household opal could he drawn by rail through the tunmej and out,hie small steamers from Gre.vmouth to bring their supplies to the North Island ports. I am very sorry to learn of the condition of affairs in Gisborne.” Oojoniu) flannels in Shetland, 2s (id, 2s'Pd, 3<j; grey p,'aiding flannel 4s (id, 4s lid; line range striped flpuijtdettes Is 4d to 3s 6d ; towels from }s lid eae'p at Addison’s.—Advt. For Children’B Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9.

A dance will be held in the Longford Hull, Kokatahi on Wednesday, July e* 7th in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi T Football Club. Admission, gentlemen jt 2s Gd; ladies a plate.—Advt. • The Press Association reports that s Albert Steele, of Auckland, broke the ii world's record for contiituius piano 3 playing at Palmerston North. Alto- 1 gether he played for 98 hours 38 min- t utes the previous best being 961 hours b v a Frenchman, Eugene Deschtoler. < The Nelson’City Council has a debit * balance of £27,857 in the general no- i count, £2878 in the gas account, £2027 in the interest acount, and £341 in respect to the hospital and charitable aid account, making a total of £32,576. The amount of overdraft allowed by the hank' is £IO,OOO, and the council’s account is kept within the limit bv , £25,006, which is on temporary loan and a credit of £1296 in the water account. • New Zealand oversea shipping companies have received notification that 1 commencing on July Ist of this year the . fee charged by the United States Go--1 vernment for the vise of British passports has been increased rom 2 dol- : hirs each to 20 dollars. The charge it , is said, “amounts to a poll tax on j j British subjects entering the United States.” - j Patrons will lie pleased to know that - wc have just landed a large assortment l of American and English Confection--3 ' er v including Boston Baked Beans, f Japanese Chocolate, Cocoa nut Spiced - Gumdrops, Peanut bars and numerous f other novelties in the sweet line. We • have also received our first shipment r, „f this season’s Californian Oranges - i and Lemons. Call and sample the - 1 coods at The Rivoli, Rcvell St.—Advt. ’ j The Southern Division of the West L I Coast Rugby Union are to be commend. c ' ed on the course they are adopting in connection with Saturday’s matches. Recognising as they do that the game of •- Rugby must be fostered among the ! younger generation they are devoting ii half the takings to the funds of the ]; J District High School Football Club. ' t This usistance coming at a time when ,1 parents are finding jt increasingly difficult to meet the expenses incident;)* to t ‘ the game will we are snip be much appreciated by the School Club.

j In tho latest issue pf th'p “Public Service Journal” there is published a . letter from the Public Service Commis.1 sioner advising the association that Cabinet Inis approved of the rates of travelling allowances for the whole of the Government service being increased as follows:- Officers drawing salaries j not exceed £IOO per annum, actual j 'expenses per day; officers exceeding £IOO and not exceeding £4OO, 12s 6d; officers exceeding £4OO and not exceeding £SOO, 15s; officers exceeding 1-500 'and no£ exceeding £t)00, I's 6d ; offi- ! cfera exceeding £OOO, 20s. Provided that while at sea, if the time occupied is ni.ore than 24 hours, the allowance shall be: For the first day of absence from headquarters, 10s per day; for subsequent days, 2.s 6d; officers travelling by train—for day of departure or return, 20s.

| For the past five years owing to war conditions no new books have been placed the Hokitika public library. A start lias now been made to get a fresh supply and the following new books are now available to subscribers The Blue Lagoon"and The Crimson Azaleas, (H. de Vere Stacpoole) ; The Night Hawk, (Edgar Jijpson); Dear Enemy, (Jean Webster): A Man’s Maw and Happy Go Lucky, (lan Hay) ; The Flirt and The Guest of Quesnny, (Booth Tarkingtop)The Dream Ship, (Cynthia Stock, ley); Barbarians, (R. W. Chambers); The Red Mirage, (I. A. R. Wylie); What Will People Say, (Rupert Hughes) ; More About Pixie, (Mrs de Horne Vaizey); The Debit Account and In Accordance with the Verdict, (Oliver Op ions) ; The Valley of the Giants, (Peter B. Hyne); The Sins of the Father, (Thos. Dixon) ; The Fetters of Freedom, The Eagle of the Empire and Whpn the Sun Stood Still, (Cyrus T. Brady); The Hungry’ Heart, .(D. J. Phillips); The Distant Lamp, (Harold Begbie); Sons of Iscariot, (Lindsay Russell) ; The Eternal Magdalene (Rob. H. McLaughlin) ; The Brown Study, (Grace S. Richmond) ; The Jesuit, (Joseph Hocking) ; Zeska, (Marie Corelli) •, Thu Kangaroo Marines, (Capt. R . V • Campbell) ; The Woman Deborah and The Shulamito, (A. and S. Askew); The Virgin in Judgment, (Eden Phillpotts); World’s End, (Amelie Rives'): A King’s Masquerade, (May Wynne) : The Girls at His Billet, (Bertha Ruck) ; The Supreme. Desire, (Gertrude Page) : Tjsh. (M ft. Ripehart). Ladies—Our special prices for winter coats, costumes, mid jerseys hold good until July 10th only. Two only costumes to dear at 50s, 1 only Gabardine raincoat to clear 17s Gel. See our advertising space.—Addison’s. —Advt. Rig fall in prices at McGruer’s Great Winter Side. Look out for big bargain list circulating through this newspapei and compare it with any Sale Bill that you know of. We know our values cannet be equalled:' We bought early and now oiler up to dalp dependable goods at a reduction of iioiu 10 to 00 percent. MeGruer and Co., Leading Spot Gash Drapers, Hokitika find Groyjiiouth.— j Advt. | “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES j will not erjick or burst. Vulcanised i seams and patent stopper mean seasons ’ of satisfaction. Obtainable overywbere. When buying make sure of the brand.

lYi<«> cutting f°i' net cash in all mad,.; up garments at Schroder's will be r!>a 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 >vi'l enable thousands of residents all over flip Cpast to. buy more freely. Will you avail'yourself of this money saving proposition at Srjirpdprs ?—A.dvt. Cold nights are here, The British made “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE will keep you snug and warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure ol brand on neck of bottle. ! ‘Ladies( you will be delighted to know that NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP takes the dirt and smudge out oi clothes without the distressing rubbing customary in the weekly washing. Ready for instant use, “NAZOL” is sure protection agah'st coughs and ( • ’ >s. GO dospp fs 6d. For Bronchial Coughs, take (Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9

All Saints Institute will meet this Mining at the schoolroom at 8 o’clock, ’apers by members on their own sub--sct. A very pleasant social evening was pent at the Mental Hospital last eventig, the occasion being a farewell to Miss M. Kirwau who is leaving on L’uesday next to take up a position in ( he Porirua Mental Hospital. During , m interval Mr Wormington on behalf ,f the staff o(~ the Mental Hospital presented Miss Kirwan with a travelling rug as a token of the esteem n ivhich she was held. Mr Wormington made eulogistic references to Miss Kirwan and wished her every prosperity and nappiness in her new sphere of work. Mr L. Kirwan returned thanks j on behalf of his sister. 'Hie assemblage then rose and sang “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Dancing was then re- ' sumed and continued until midnight. During the evening supper was handed round and those present did full justice to the good tilings piovided. Songs were rendered by Mrs Johnston, Messrs Keane and Close, and a recitation by Mr Dawson entitled “At the Football* Match Last Saturday” and proved a very amusing item.

Millinery to clear less than half price. Straws 3s lid, 7s 6d, 8s lid, 10s 6d; velours and models 10s 6d, 22s 6d, 255; also lot stock-taking oddments, at bargain prices. Addison’s. —Advt. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kinnara. Junction. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt “They can't speak too highly of it.” Ladies who use “GOLDEN RULE SOAP” find it worthy of the highest praises. It iatliers to perfection and makes washing light work.

Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects from colds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and convenient. Is (Id buys bO doses. \\ (sI.FF.’S SCHNAPPS is the purest upin! in the world

Just Lapded-150 cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according io variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne bay from Blenheim. Paterson Micliel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

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