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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1920, Page 2

; Messrs \V. McKay and Son have a full stock of umbrellas,a job lino of warehousemen’s samples. Tin. mails per t-lio lorry boat Wnliino connected at Christchurch this morning with the West Const express. .Mi 1). ,). Evans, who .has boon attending the Racing and Trotting Conferences at Wellington, is returning to Hokitika this evening. All town and country members of the higgers’ Football Club are requested to send their jerseys in at once. They may he left at Mr Lawn’s shop before Wednesday. R. Moore Sec.---Advt. Residents of Rinm and Woodstoek will tender a social and presentation to Mr and Mrs R. J. O’Brien and family, who are leaving Rinm after 36 years’ residence. The gathering takes place on Friday evening July 23, in the, Public Hall, Rinm. A full orchestra, efficient M.C. All are welcome. Admission free.—Advt. When the children get fretful give them IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. They will soon he happy and smiling. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9

The International Correspondence Schools, Wellington have an interesting change of notice in this issue.

The Kiwi juniors hold a meeting in the Supreme Hull at 7 o’clock to-mor-row evening, to arrange for a inntc.'i on Saturday.

Thirty-three persons died in the Dominions in June iron) epidemic diseases, 5M being through contracting influenza. Twenty-five persons died from pulmonary tuberculosis during the month.

Private cable advices received in Wellington from Colombo report rises in the price of tea during the past few days of =;d to 2d per pound. The advance has been heaviest in f lic lower grade of teas. The exchange rate of the rupee has also advanced Id during the week. The dance in aid of the Excelsior Football Club at Token’s Hall last evening proved a great success. The hall was crowded for all dances, while the music was first class. Mr Louiscli ably acted as M.C. Mr Maunder returned thanks on behalf of the Club. A reunion of South African veterans will be held at Greymouth on Tuesday evening next. Those who can make it convenient to attend are requested to advise Mr F. McGregor at once to enable transport arrangements being made.

Colonel !!. Collins, C.M.G., Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Rifle Association, has received the following cable message: “National Rifle. Association regrets that British rifle team cannot accept the cordial invitation of the Dominion Rifle Association to make New Zealand a stopping place in its tour.”

The l’acroa", which left Hokitika on Saturday night, was to call in at Bruce Bay and discharge passengers .and cargo, then going on to Jacksons Bay, where passengers were to be landed, then returning to Okuru, the time-table set down fixing completion at noon yesterday. A telegram yesterday afternoon announced the arrival at Okuru yesterday at 1 p.rn.

The Hawora “Star” warns business people to he careful in dealing with hank notes, for there are some split notes in circulation. A sample was shown to a representative of the paper consisting of two hacks pasted together. Evidently two notes had been split, and tlie face of each one passed off as one note, and the hacks as another, thus making three out of two.

Speaking-at Hawera of the war, General Birdwood said had it been delayed another 20 years Britain would have been fast asleep, and goodners knows what would have become of them says nil exchange. Referring to the cost of the war, he said that if the British people were not prepared to pay the premium to prevent war it was only right that she should pay the debt, though it would take, generations to do it.

A few days ago, it was reported that the hotel proprietors of Hastings, with one exception, had decided to increase tin- price of spirits from (id to Od. The decision was put’ into operation, hut while those’who had joined what was quickly termed “ the Vinsky ring ” starved for want of a customer, the “ exception ” was unable to cone with his business, and it is reported had no fewer than nine barmen attending to tlie wants of his patrons. Realising that half a loaf is better than no bread, the members of tlie “ ring,” still with one or two exceptions, have now decided to revert io the old price. It is expected that the remaining two exceptions will soon follow suit.—Napier “ Telegraph.-”

Combat the strain of modern business life. Take SI lARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It stimulates, steadies the nerves, and imparts vigour.

When baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes.

Love and “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” will lighten the daily toil of the patient wife . nd enable her to do the washing with a light heart. Is Packets.

Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne hay front Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt. Tiie best friend in winter i« a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE. Patent stopper, cannot leak, heavy seams, cannot crack. All siz.es, 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 1s• Oil. Chemists and stores. Keep warm and cosy every night with a “UNIQUE” British made HOT WATER BOTTLE. Heavily vulcanisr ed seams, cannot leak or burst. On sale everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle.

Big fall in prices at McGruer’s 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 opr values cannot be equalled. We bought early and now offer up to date dependable goods a t a reduction of from 10 to 30 per cent. McGrucr and Co., Loading Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. Colombo Teas. Coffee, and Cocoa, Cheapest and host in tlie market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtniuable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kunrara Junction. Sole agent for Westland.Advt.