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Hokitika Guardian, 3 July 1920, Page 2

“ If I had my way I would have emblazoned on banners, “ God Save the King and Beer for the British People.” —The Rev. B. G. Bourchier.

The Canterbury Education Board notify Messrs H. J. Bignell and H. H. Holland have been nominated for the north west ward. The poll takes place on Wednesday July 21st. A dance will be held in the Longford Hall, Kokatahi on Wednesday, July 7tli in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi Football Club. Admission, gentlemen 2s (id; ladies a plate.—Advt. At the Magistrate’s Court Reefton on Thursday the Inspector of Stock proceed/,>d against two offenders on charges of failing to dip sheep, and also offering for sale unclean sheep. Convictions were inflicted in both cases with fines of £o and £2 on each charge.

Not only is there a considerable influx of Chinamen into New Zealand but recent steamer passenger lists show that a fairly large number of Chinese women are arriving here, presumably to settle in tho country. As an example,. there were nine married Chinese women among the first saloon passengers who arrived from Sydney by the Moprakj at Wellington on Wednesday.

During the week the Westland County Council made the final payment on tlie loap of £4,788 raised in July, 1905, to pay off the then existing bank overdraft. Regular half-yearly pay. meats have been paid for the past fifteen years, tlie sinking fund being £320 per annum, and interest according to tlie amount actually outstanding. Although secured by a special rate it was not necessary to levy same, the amount having been pajd out of ordinary revenue.

There was a spirited outburst cf applause at a public meeting at Wellington on Wednesday evening convened by the Women’s National Council when a sturdy matron—after listening to various suggestions for ensuring pure and cheap food—rose in the body of the audience and remarked: “The wlipjp trouble is that the men run the whole show and won’t give women a chance!” She added that when Wellington was young wheelbarrows and baskets were often resorted to by tradesmen in their house-to-house delivery and they made no bones about doing this servirjo.. Nowadays the tradesmen lolled back in automobiles when delivering goods and in many cases refused to carry their wares to the householders door. Times had indeed changed. Let- the women perform this and other services and keep the •men at home to carry out the housewives’ manifold duties.”

Mr Alex Burt of Dunedin who has just returned from the Ol'd World, luring liis stay there paid a visit to

(Sweden, and describes Trollhattan—where tlie huge hydro-electric power station is situated—as a beautiful place, being much like the fiords of our own West Coast. To give an idea of the immensity of the power station

referred to, Mr Burt mentioned that 22 units of 11,000 kilos are utilised there. At Vesturas are situated the head works of the Swedish General Electric Company, the biggest of their ! kind in the country. At the time j these were idle, the whole of the enI gineers and boilermakers being out on i a strike for better conditions which lasted seven weeks. A striking thing i about- tlie Swedish- ships upon vhich j Mr Burt travelled was the fact that I the and cooks were -ill women, and that the prevailing language on board was English—mostly broken, of course, but still English. On the trip acrosss from England a touch of the North Sea in a nasty mood was experienced, and the voyage took 72 hours instead of tlie customary 46.

“UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLES will not crack or hurst. Vulcanised seams and patent stopper mean seasons of satisfaction. Obtainable everywhere. When buying make sure of the brand.

Price cutting for net cash 'in all mail up garments at Schroder's will he ris 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 »viM enable thousands of residents all over the Coast ur buy more freely. Will you avail yourself of this money saving proposition at Schroders?—Advt. 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 of brand on neck of bottle. Bendy for instant use. “NAZOT.” is sure protection against coughs and c r ’ls. 60 doses Is Bd.

A meeting of the Westland branch of the Automobile Association will be held at the County Chambers this (Saturday) evening at 8 o’clock. —Advt.

Wanganui's bill for entertaining H. It.lf. the Prince anunmUd to £1435 2s. 3d. It included £691 Os lid for tile young people’s supper.

At the Nelson poultry show on Wednesday, the entries showed a large increase of previous gatherings. There were 154 entries in the Old English game alone, which constitutes a rocord for the Dominion.

The usual weekly Euchre Tournament and Dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu on Monday evening (July sth.) commencing at 7.30 p.m. Cowl prizes for Euchre. Admission 1/-.—Advt.

The Chief Postmaster reports—The Hari Hari coach will not leave Ross today ..owing to flooded rivers, the Little Waitniha being unfordnble. The far south mailman is held up at Wehekn and will not leave on the return journey before to-morrow.

Something of the methods ol the slilfragettes is being imported into the Wellington Women’s movement ol protest against the cost of living. Tt is intended during the coming week to shower post cards on Wellington members from a large number of their female constituents, hearing brief, but pointed, messages of a reminder that thhy must do what they can to reduce the cost of the necessaries of life. The plague is due to conmmence on Monday.

An exciting chase took' place a few days ago, when a prisoner named Tu Taaka escaped from a gang at Wai. keria. Stealing a liorse and bridle, he rode far into the Putaruru Ranges, miles from an human habitation (states the Taumarunui correspondent of the Auckland “Star”). A posse, under Constable Doyle, Te Awamutu, set out on horseback after the fugitive. They spent all Saturday in the Kawa Flat near Otorohanga, hut say no sign of jthe prisoner. On Sunday Constable Doyle and a Maori guide set out on a perilous trek across the Rangiatea Ranges to see if Tu Taaka had crossed the Maugoronga River. They rode all morning, having to undress and swim i rivers flooded by heavy rains. When they were practically exhausted from heavy going, at the summit of the ranges the Maori lad saw tracks of Tooka's horse. A fast phase resulted in his being captured nslie was about to swim the river naked. When caught Taaka made but little resistance. He was reconveyed to the prison Great praise, is due to the Maori boy for his expert guidance over roadless country. The police understand Hi at Tooka. slept within a few yards of his pursuers on Saturday on Kawa swamp. Mr Alex Burt, of Dunedin, who has just returned to New Zealand from a trip to iEngland and America is a keen yachtsman. He is vice-commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, .and took (lie leading part in organising the Auckland section of the motor boat patrol, which did such excellent service in the war zone. Jt was natural, therefore, that ho should be deeply interested in the America Cup challenger, Shamrock IV., which he saw in Now York, and over which he was shown by Captain Turner. The yacht is described as the greatest freak that ever left England, and Captain

Turner says that if she does not lift the Cup, England will never get a boat

to do the trick. Mr Hurt describes her as an enlarged A raid, which is perhaps the finest and fastest yacht in New Zea-

land, and is owned by Mr W. Wilson of Auckland. The Vanite, one of the America- boats named as the probable defender of the Cup, but since discarded in favour of the Resolute, was also seen. This boat- was built of special plios-bronze plating, and polished all over, so that in the sunshine she shone like a new penny. During Mr Burt’s stay in New York he was made an honorary member of the New York Yacht Club, in whose club rooms are some of the finest models of all kinds of pleasure craft that it is possible to see. There is also a complete set of models of all the sailing yachts that have competed for the America Cup, right from the schooner America, which lifted the Cup at the Cowes Regatta in 1852. These exhibits formed a sight to gladden . the heart of any yachtsman, and were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the New Zealand visitor.

Big fall in prices at Mc-Gruer’s Great Winter Sale. Took out for big bargain list circulating through this newspaper and compare it with any Sale Bill that you know of. We know our values cannot be equalled. We bought early and now offer up to date dependable goods at a reduction of from 10 to 30 per cent. M'cGruer and Co., Leading Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Ailvi.

“It’s no use arguing.” Once a iiohsewife has used “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” and proved it's helpfulness, she will iliave nothing to do with imitations at any price! 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 Kumara Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt

“They can't speak too highly of it.” Ladies who use “GOLDEN RULE SOAP” find it worthy of tho highest praises. It lathers to perfection and makes washing light work.

Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects from redds, coughs and gore throats. .! .vn uaijng, pleasant, safe and cm,icnicnl. Is (id buys 60 doses. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is the purest spin* in the vvoil l

Just Landed—lso cases cooking ind desert apples 7j6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 600 bales pressed Lu-

cerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2,-^-Adyt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For roughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9 Cold nights are here. The Britishmade “ Unique ” hot water bottle will keep you snug and warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere. When buying makfe sure of brand on neck of bottle. Don’t forget WOLFE’S is the real original SCHNAPPS. Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL” tho scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 60 doses Js 6d.

Owing to the state of the weather, all local football fixtures, arranged for to-day have been postponed. Heavy rain set in yesterday and continued all night and this morning. The rain was a warm one and has caused a considerable fresh in the river. Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell by auction at Woodstock on Friday 9th July at 2 p.m. on behalf of Mr J. Myers, who is giving up dairying, the whole of his herd of 18 choice cows, together with 8 yearlings, 3 horses, trap and harness, etc. For Children’s Hacking Cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure J/9, 2/9.