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Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1920, Page 2

All town and country members of tlie Diggers’ Football Club are requested to send their jerseys in at once. They may he left at Mr Lawn’s shop before Wednesday. It. Moore Sec.—Advt. The death took place at Westport on Saturday of Mrs Symonds, mother of Mr F. Synionds: Deceased, who was 78 years of age, was a very old resident of Westport. It has been decided to make the following allocation fur machine guns for the West Coast:—Greymouth, eight; Reef ton, six; Westport, six ; Hokitika, four; and Murchison, one. A reunion of South African veterans will be held at Greymouth on Friday evening next. Those who can make it convenient to attend are requested to advise Mr F. McGregor at once do enable transport arrangements being made. Residents of llimu and Woodstock will tender a social and presentation to Mr and Mrs It, J. O’Brien and family, who are leaving Itimu after 3(1 years’ residence. The gathering takes place on Friday evening July 23, in the Public Hall, Itimu. A full orchestra, efficient M.C. All are wnleonie. Admission free.—Advt.

The man who is a successful economist to-day watches the trend of events before making bis decisions, once made bis actions are prompt! That is why “HMJ.” sale has been so successful./ Special attention is directed to the H.B. big sale list in this issue. The sale ends on Saturday for sure, avail yourself of tills great opportunity of buying “H. 8.” goods at sale prices. N.Z. Clothing Factory.

For the week ended noon on Monday, a total of sixty-one cases of infectious disease was reported in the Canterbury Westland Health District, ns follows: Westland: Diphtheria 1. -Buller: Diph_ theijia 1, pneumonic influenza 3. Grey : Diphtheria 2. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 8, diphtheria 6, enteric 3, tuberculosis 11, puerperal septicaemia 2, pneumonia 8, pneumonic influenza 3, measles 1, hydatids 1, varicella 5, erysipelas 1. Ashburton: Varicella 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, tuberculosis 1, varicella 1.

A suggestion that a vast lottery should be conducted by the Government in the matter of housing was made,by the Mayor of Christchurch, and lie stated that he intended to put it to the Prime Minister. He said that a citizen should take a ticket for ss, 10s or 20s, 'and £20,000 could be raised for land, which would be submitted to a ballot of ticketholders. The Mayor added that churches ran ballots to raise funds, and ar funds wore raised by lottery, and the Government legalised tile totalisator. If a ticket-holder failed to draw a prize lie would get another chance later on: hut even if they never won they would have something in the way of garden suburbs to show for the money.

The Paeroa arrived from southern ports shortly after noon to-day. Captain Earle reports having left Hokntis \ on Saturday night at 9.25 o’clock, reaching Bruce Ba v on Sunday morning at 9.15 o'clock. Landed cargo fro” 10.30 to 3.45 p.m. and at 4.5 p.m. sailed for Jackson Bay arriving at 11 p.m. On Monday morning left the Bay at 9 o’clock mid crossed Okuru bar safely at 1.15 p.m On Tuesday sailed at 2.15 for Jackson Bay, arriving at 4.15 p.m. and-sailing again at 4.35 p.m. for Hokitika, tli ? wharf being reached at 12.15 p.m. Passengers for Hokitika, Mrs and Miss Cuttance, Mrs Nolan, Miss Cron, Mas-

ter Harris, Messrs Wilson, Park, Pies ton, and G. Hoad.

Word has been received of the death of Mr John B. Lopas of Wellington, at the age pf 76 years. Fop many years ho was a well known and respected resident of the West Coast. Arriving in Ross in the later sixties, he entered into employment with Camming and McKey,' storekeepers, and afterwards commenced and followed for many years storekeeping own his own account, both in Ross and Donoghues. For a number of years he was Town Clerk of Ross, being the first to be appointed to that position on Ross becoming a Borough. During the time lie has resided in Wellington, he for a long period, held a position in the Government Insurance Department, advancing years compelling his retirement. A widow and family of three survive, being Mr George Lopas pf Ruatapu, Mrs J. Barr of Wellington, and Mrs'J. Cornish of Ross.

The best friend in winter is a “UNIQUE” DOT WATER BOTTLE. Patent stopper, eanpot leak, heavy seams, cannot crack. All sizes, obtainable everywhere. Make sure of brand when buying.

Damp Teet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-p; oof. Ofl doses Is fid. 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. Book for the brand on neck of bottle, WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly supererior to all other stimulants.

The Inter-Wanganui Dairy Factory Coy., Ltd., is inviting tenders in this issue for the purchase of the season's output of dice si l . Tenders close on Saturday next at 5 p.m., with the Secretary at Herepo. Euchre players are rq nested to roll up to St Mary’s Club rooms this evening and compete lor the Sib parcel of tea and bag of flour. The room will be made quite comfortable so that patrons need not have ally fear of the cold. The ladies have provided the usual plentiful supply of refreshments, and good music has been secured for the dance. The price of admission is still Is, so roll up and participate in a good evening’s enjoyment.—Advt.

“Some weeks ago,” remarked Colonel It. Young, C. 8., C.M.G., D. 5.0., at a gathering of returned soldiers at Amberloy on Friday, “I was staying in a back-country hotel, and, owing to the cold, was sitting beside a fire in the bar parlour. There were a number of Diggers there and the talk naturally veered round to strange adventures seen in many lands. l * An old man was sitting in the . corner in a very ‘blotto’ condition. Ho took no interest in the conversation. Presently, however, he cast a bleary eye in my direction and hiccoughod: ‘Cap’n,’ ’n-ve yer ever ’ad the D/rVs?’ ‘No, I replied. ‘Perhaps I’v e been lucky!’. ‘Never ’ad the D.T.’s!’ repeated the hectic one. ‘Wei, you ain’t seen nuthin’ !’ ”

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

“My dear lady, give it up!” Why should you rack yourself with aoees and pains doing the washing when “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” abolishes rubbing. Is Packets. For- Uronchral Coughs, take •Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9. 2;9 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 Miciiel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

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

Colombo Teas, Cpffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Romara Junction. Sole agept for Westland.— Adyt.