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Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1920, Page 2

For tlie first time this season, thero was the welcome appearance on Saturday of two teams, (Diggers and Kumara), lining out in their proper colours. The Kiwi Football Club bold a prac. tiee this evening at whiriji every member is requested to be present at 7 o’clock sharp. The lambing season has commenced thus early in South Canterbury. Nearly 100 are to be seen on a farm close to Temuka. It is notified that the Blue SpurHumpbreys road will be closed to traffic on Wednesday next between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to allow of repairs to culvert. Replying to .Mr I’sitt in the House, Mr Massey said lie believed that there was already statutory power to extract from immigrants a pledge of loyalty, and a promise to serve the country, if necessary. He would have the matter looked into, and, if necessary, he would ask the House to have the power exercised.

The Hon. IV. Nosworthy, Minister for Tourist and Health Resorts, has notified Mr T, E. Y. Seddon, M.P.: —“ I have to advise that I have already authorised the purchase by this Department of 444 copies of the illustrated book ‘‘ Beautiful Westland ” at a cost of .£SO. . The order -has been sent to the secretary of the Society.”

The length of Shamrock IV (Sir Thomas Liptou’s challenger) overall is 110 feet, and her water-line length is 75 feet, her beam amidships being 23 feet. Her mast, from deck to truck is 152 feet, and her topsail sets 20 feet higher. Her main boom is 90 feet, and her galf 65 feet in length, and her sail area is more than 10,000 square feet, or 2000 feet more than that of the Resolute. A Grand Ball will he held in Toker’s Hall, Arahura to-night, (Monday, 19th July, 1920), in aid of the Excelsior Foot ball Club. An excellent supper will be provided while the music and floor will he good. Admission'will ho Is 6d. A conveyance will leave the Central Hotel at 7.30 o’elock sharp. Roll up and don’t he late.—Advt.

The St Mary’s euchre and dance will he held on Wednesday evening. The committee have had exceptional prizes donated to them for this week’s tournament. Tlie first lodics prize is a Gib par. cel of Colombo tea, "resented by Mr W. McLean of the local Colombo Tea Depot. The first gent’s prize is a, 50 of flour, donated by Mr J. Cahill. The second prizes are also valuable ones. Good music has been secured for the dance and everything points to another very enjoyable evening.-—Advt,

Tlie Minister of Finance informed a deputation that it might Impossible to make a moderate increase in the annual grant to school committees, if if >vas proved that larger grants were necessary, and he would-be glad to hack up their requests. There was an urgent need, he agreed, for uniform school books, and as soon as the paper shortage was overcome 'the Department would give practical effect to the proposal: He also approved of the proposal that all'schools should-have .central walls. There was no doubt that schools were understaffed, and the Department was doing its'utmost by increasing salaries to make the profession attractive. It was his ambition to get the sizes of classes down, and he also desired to increase the leaving age of the pupils. He hoped to see 1400 to 1500 young people entering the training schools next January. WOLF It'S SCIJMAIU’S, vastly suoorcrinr to at' other stimulants 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. Look or the brand when buying. The best family protection is “NACOL.” Prevents coughs, colds, sore hroats and chests. No cold is Nazoliroof. Economical, Is 6d for GO doses For influenza, take foods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9. Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” notects from colds, coughs and sore hroats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and onvcnient. Is Gd buys GO doses. • WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS fortifies tbe (•stem against lgainsf climatic (Images. Sure and certain, WADE’S WORi" ICS. Children like them

The Prime Minister st-lited on Friday that lie hoped to tiring down the Financial Statement on Tuesday week. The poll at Cambridge on the proposal to borrow £60,000 for electric power purposes was carried by 198 votes to 3.

The Mercantile Gazette announces the registration of the Jlimu Gold Dredging Co., J.td; registered July 12th; ollice Johnston street, Wellington; capital, £250,000, into £1 shares, of which 50,000 are preference shares, and 200,000 are ordinary shares. Subscribers: Hokitika—R. K. Cranston, F. W. Ford; Wellington— K. W. Hunt, M. Myers, A. Jv. S. McKenzie, H. F. O’l.eary, D. G. Johnston, all 1 share each. Objects: dredging at Rimu Flat, Hokitika.

A cable message to the Australian papers states that Viscount Curzon lost his appeal against the fine which was recently inflicted for exceeding the speed limit. When the sessions clerk demanded his license for the purpose of recording the Court’s decision the document was so covered witli the records of numerous convictions that the Viscount could not trace this particular endorsement, and had to consult the expert clerk. “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. When baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes. “Ladies! Retain your youthful energy!” “KEEP SMILING FLOOR AND LINO POLISH” is a tremendous help to the overworked housewives. It gives a brilliant polish easily and quickly. Try it! Just Landed—lSO cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according fo variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay from Blenheim. Paterson Micfiel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt. The best friend in winter is a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE. Patent stopper, cannot leak, heavy seams, cannot' oracle. All sizes, obtainable everywhere. Make sure of brand when buying. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get "NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-p'oof. 60 doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores.

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. '

Big fall in prices at McGruer’x Great "Winter Sale. Look 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. McGruer and Co., Leading Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take 1 •Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9. 2 9 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. Sole agent for Westland.— Advt Ready for instant use, “NAZO T ” is sure protection against coughs anc’ C. 60 doses la 6d.