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Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1920, Page 2

Tlie monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday nigh?.

A meeting of the Committee of the Oversaes Club will be held on Monday evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Owing to tiie shortage of sugar, Kirkpatrick and Co., Ltd., Nelson, have again been compelled to temporarily close down their.jam and preserving departments.

Hosiery specials at Addison’s:—Ladies black cotton and wool ribbed hose 2s 2d pair. Black cashmere finish hose 2s Oil, 2s Del to 4s (id. All wool cashmere sox. small size, s)d.—Adyt.

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr Massey made a statement on tlie subject of the supply of cement. He said the whole position. depended on the supply of coal. Tins hud now been assured to the northern cement works, and he hoped the shortage would he overtaken in three months.

The seriousness of the damage done by the wood-borer is appreciated by the Forestry Department, and an investigation as to the most efficacious means of control of this post will be one of the matters to be undertaken as soon as the proposer! research branch of the Department. is instituted.

Showroom specials at Addison’s One only heavy tweed costume fall wool) for 47s fid. Few silk sports coats, were oos and -59 s fid, now 4os. Ladies tweed and rain coats reduced.—Advt.

Mr Edward Ik. Shillington, chief librarian of the Auckland Public Library for 30 years, died at his residence, Epsom, on Wednesday morning, aged 84 years. The deceased was born in Belfast, Ireland, and was for 21 years in the Royal Engineers before coming to New Zealand.

Health and digestion are closely related. Keep the bowels in order by taking IMPEY'S MAY APPLE and good health will be yours.

A rather serious accident happened Inst evening about 6.45 o’clock in the Blackball mine, George Reynolds, a married man, being injured by a fall of debris.

Arrived to-day, and we have arriving at “The Rivoli” every Wednesday and

Friday, fresh vegetables. To-day’s consignment consists of cauliflower, leeks, celery, early rhubarb and carrots.—Advt.

Manchester snips at Addison’s: — Coloured towels ‘2s 3d, 2s (id, white Is 10d, Is lid, 2s 3d ; flannelette in good stripes Is 4d. Is (id. Is 9d ; 9 yards only seagrnss runner, worth 355, to clear 27s (id the piece.—Advt.

Napier appears to be in a bad way financially. “Our position is so serious,” stated the Mayor at the last meeting of the Rorougb Council, “that if any further requests are made tor financial assistance 1 will refuse to sign cheques. Every penny counts these days, and councillors do not seem to realise the seriousness of the position. The hank may stop our eredit at any moment.”

Mi- Witty is advocating the appointment of a Hoard of Valuers to go into the whole question of land values, with a view to a fair and reasonable assessment of land values throughout the Dominion. He says there is a big difference in nearly all cases between the Government valuation of land for taxation purposes and the price asked by the owners. In one case the Government valuation was £IB,OOO, but the price asked from the Government was £BO,OOO.

Stocktaking specials at Addison’s: — Fur collars 15s, reduced from 21s and 27s 6d. Furs to clear usual 27s 6d, 455, 87s (id, 120 s, now 22s Gd, 39s 6d, 755, 97s (id. Woollen scarfs in grey, or heather, were 6s 9d, to clear 5s lid. —Advt.

By an advertisement appearing m our columns it will be seen that entries foi the Eleventh Annual Festival of the West Coast Competitions, Greymouth, close with the Secretary, Box 97, on August 14th. The festival this year, which includes speeches, elocution, dancing, vocal and instrumental music, ar.d a literary section, will extend over a full week, commencing on Sept. 6th md concluding with a demonstration night on September 13th. Mr and Mrs Fnrquhar Young of Christchurch are iho judges. Books of words can be obtpned from"the Secretary by intending com petitors. The Canterbury Progress League is asking the Postal Department to abolish the ten-mile distance limitation in connection with half-rates for private telephones under the new telephone charges. The organiser of the league, Mr P. R. Climio, sent the following telegram to tho Hon J. G. Coates, Postmaster-General, oh Wednesday: “Strong,objection in country districts to imposition ten-mile limit for halfrates under new telephone charges, This regarded as grossly unjust to those who pay rent for private telephones. Strongly urge abolition of distance limit.” A telegram was also sent to the Canterbury members of Parliament asking them to take tho matter up with the Minister.

A New Plymouth Press Association message states that the schooner C. S. Holmes, now in port at New Plymouth, was officially seized on Wednesday morning as the result of a claim of £80.), for damages to the cargo allegedly sustained during the vessel’s trip iron! San Francisco to New Plymouth. The plaintiff is the local merchant to whom the cargo of benzine from San Francisco was consigned. The “arrest,” as it is sometimes called, of a vessel is somewhat rare, and consists of tho nailing of the warrant on the mainmast by the Marshal of the Admiralty Court, in this case the clerk of Court; and the-,vessel can only leave port with his permission.

Specials for hoys:—Jersey suits to clear 9s lid, were 14s to 16s (id. Few navy cashmere jerseys open front, small size 4s lid. Ribbed J hose, sv:e 5,6, 7, in clear Is lid pair.—Addison’s.— Aclvt..

An important statement regarding the cost of fire prevention was made 1 y the Hon C. J. Parr on Saturday, while inspecting the Lyttelton fire station. It was to the effect that Cabinet proposed to consider the possibility »f securing greater assistance for volunteer fire brigades, who at present receive no direct contributions from the insurance companies. Mr Ban- was asked by He Mayor of Lyttelton and M>' t J• McCombs, M.p., on behalf of the Borough Council, which controls the mega de, whether the insurance companies could not be compelled to subsidise the brigade. Tilley stated that under a Fire Board tlie present splendid volunteer brigade, with its fine traditions, would go to pieces, and tTiat fire prevention could best be controlled by the council. Thio Minister his 1 plensuro at the very fine record of ,!, e Lyttelton Brigade, and of the men who bad kept it together so well. When the braiij gets lazy, try SHAIILAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It repairs the ravages of mental stress and imparts vitality.

■ ‘lt's no use arguing.” Once a housewife has used "NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” and proved it’s helpfulness, she will have nothing to do with

imitations at any price! Just Landed—lso cases cooking and , desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to 1 variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne bay from Blenheim. Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in .the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Rcvcll Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Solo agent for Westland.— Advt. The best friend in winter is a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE. Patent stopper, cannot leak, heavy seams, cannot crack. 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 Od. Chemhts 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.

A vote of £IOO appears on the General Appropriations for the Westland Acclimatisation Society.

There is a special vote of £3,000 on tile General Estimates to assist the subsidy grants of the smaller Hospital Boards.

Votes for the South Westland mail services, land and sea, appear, as usual from the Tourist and Marine Departments, .on the Consolidated Fund estimates. *

More value at the “H. 8.” Men’s shirts (bands) 8s lid each, singlets and underpants at 4s 6d, men’s wool jerseys 14s (id, men’s tweed trousers 21s pair, woollen gloves 3s lid pair at the N./. Clothing Factory.—f Advt. Saturday is the last day tor stocktaking specials. All our models and velours to clear 15s each, and straws 3s lid and 7s (id. Few reversible rain fiats (waterproof) 4s lid. Lot flowers ami mounts from (id.—Addison’s. — Advt.

We are doing our best to keep the "public supplied with oranges and lemons, and with that end in view we have just arrived at “The Rivoli,” Revell Street, 25 eases of oranges and lemons. We are doing our best to avoid the scarcity which there was of those necessaries during the last N epidemic'.— Advt.

Mr Seddon M.P. is in receipt of the following letter from the Hon Minister of Pfiblic Works:—“l have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd inst, enclosing a petition from settlers at Matainui, Wataroa and South Westland, asking that the proposed site of the bridge over the Waitangi' River be altered. In reply, I have to inform you that the matter will receive very careful consideration. Should it he necessary, I shall have much pleasure in conferring with you on the matter.”

The death took place last evening at Greymouth at her parent’s residence, of Miss Mary Kilgour, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kilgour, manager of the Gyey “Star” Company. The deceased was only 25 years of age, had been in failing health for a lengthy period, and for the past five years had been confined to bed, where she bore intense suffering with admirable fortitude. Miss Kilgour, despite heV illness, won the warm regard of a numerous circle of friends, who, while regarding her passing as a happy release from suffering, will nevertheless regret that a young life should have thus been cut short. Besides her sorrowing parents, the deceased leaves three brothers (Cyril, Denis and Jack) and two sisters (Helen and Kathleen). To them will he extended the deepest sympathy of their many friends in the Toss which they have suffered.