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Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1920, Page 2

The usual practice of the Municipal Band will not be held to-night, Tenders for inland mail services for 1921 are invited and will be received up to Sth September. The result of the elections for the Canterbury Education Board appears in this issue.

The Railway Department announce alterations to the timetable pn Wednesday next for pi}o .League football ma,teh at Greymouth, England v. West, Cpast. The men at B.ealey end of the P£im fcimpel have accepted the terms offered Fhepi by jthp Minister ,pf Public AVorks. 'nifs is most satisfactory, ip view of the urgency thpre is for computing f,ho work. The rema/iw of pie late Mr David Zinian, who died at Hokitika- on Saturday week, were conveyed to Wellington for interment, and the ceremony was conducted by ih t . Rev. Van Staveren in the Jewish portion of the Karori cemetery on Wednesday last. Thousands ,of jadies throughout the Dominion buy their footwear lypip one or other of the N.Z. Clothing Factory branches. Here in Hokitjka at the “H.B” store you can see a)} flip latest styles in ladies footwear, high grade all of it. Call and inspect our stock. The prices too, will make you feel comfortable at home.

Farmers are evidently expecting high priceg for their sheep. A well-known firm of butchers this week received an offer of several lines of fat wethers, to_ tailing over 2000'at prices ranging from 50s jtp fiOs most pf tlipm being at the ],at|ter price, '£he prospecjts of cheaper mutton arp not promising.—-Dunedin “Star.”

A Sydney message says Major-Gener-al J ,W. Parnell, C.M.G., has been. np_ pointed administrator of Norfolk Island. Major-General Parnell, who has been connected with the Australian Defence Force since 1884, was appointed Conunandant of the Royal Military Col. lege of Au@iiyj.lk). in 1914.

“Will the Government without delay remove the duty from tea in order fp reduce flm lijgh cost of living?” asked Dr Newman, (Wellington East), ip |h,e House of Representatives op Friday: The Minister of Customs, Mr Herrins, replied that the matter had not been considered by Cabinet. He did not think it was likely to he considered this session-

A good thing bps many imitations. Order “NAZOL” by n. a W e - Refuse substitutes. No cold is Nossoh-ngopf,

Referring ’to Mr Seddon’s question addressed to the Minister of Native Affairs about legislation for the sale of the Greymouth native reserve, Sir Win Herries stated :—The reserve in .q.uestion is administered by the Public Trustee and o°® by the Native Department. As far as the latter department is concerned, it is not intended to intro, duce any 'legislation this session relating to the reserve, Mr H. McKeown, who has been attached to the chief mechanical engineer’s branch of thp Railway Department for the past 25 years has received notice of his promotion to «fch.e locomotive branch at Greymouth, Mr McKeown lias been (luring bis residence in Wellington, a keen enthusiast in Association football and athletic circles, occupying positions on the governing bodfes fqr many years. He was also prominent in Rpmap Catholic circles, bein'* one of the founders of the Gatlin, lie Club, of which he acted as secretary, and also editor of the club magazine for many years. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. 0"t a Inhaler. * Cold nights afe here. The British .“.UNIQUE” H,QT WATER BOTTLE will keep you gpug and warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable .everywhere. When buying make sure pf brand on neck of bottle.

Mr H. S. McCallum inserts a notice in this issue. A notice appears in this issue in the matter of Rimu Options Limited (in liquidation). Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for July must bo paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow, to secure discount.

Hero you are! Men’s tweed trousers, 21s per pair. Men’s woollen jerseys, 14s (id. Grey woollen blankets, 37s Cd per pair. Men’s woollen sox, 2s 6d per pair. Men’s Pyjama suits, 13s lid and 15s 9d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

The death of Mr Michael Reedy, an old resident of the Kumara district, too kplace at Kumara on Friday lust. The deceased was a native of County Kerry, Ireland, and 87 years of age. He had been a resident of New Zealand for 52 years.

Addison’s in this issue advertise a fine lot of Manchester goods which they are now showing. The latest advice from their London buyers, received last mail, states “All cotton goods are extremely scarce and high in price, and manufacturers require very long dates to deliver.” In view of this customers requiring cotton goods of any description are advised lo call and look over our stocks.

An announcement appears in this issue in connection with the annual fete and sale of work in aid of All Saints’ ChuTnh, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 24th

and 25th. In addition to a great array of goods which the parishioners have been busily preparing, there will he two grand entertainments in the evenings. Mrs Staveley is arranging this’ part of the programme, and for some months past a bevy of young people have been busily engaged in preparing for what promises to lie a most enjoyable display.

There were 6205 inquiries made during 1919, states the report of the Postal Department, for postal packets alleged to have been posted and hot delivered. In 3409 of'the inquiries—more than one-half of the total number—-the investigation made by the department resulted in the missing articles being traced or accounted for. These may be summarised as follows:—Sender responsible for the delay, 668; addressee responsible for delay, 950; post office responsible for delay, 407; no delay, or responsibility not fixed, 1384. “AVliat a difference it makes/” I

wouldn’t be without .“NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” for anything.” No wonder, when it takes the rubbing out of the weekly washing. It is with extreme regret that we record the death of Mr AVilliam Winchester, which took place at Grey Hospital on Saturday evening. For many years deceased was headmaster of the Ross school, and he had only retired on superannuation some months ago. He had been suffering from a severe illness and tlie end was not unexpected. During his long teaching service of over 60 years, Mr Winchester lias won golden opinions, and many old scholars of the Ross school will regret to hear of tiro end of their old schoolmaster. 1 Mr Winchester was it native Of Perthshire, Scotland, and hail been teaching in Scotland and Victoria before coming to Ross wh.qre 'lip had carried on for so many years. A widow and family of seven ar,e left (Mr W. AVinchcster of the Bank of Mrs J. C. Macfarlane of Hokitika, Alexander, Bert- and Garnet, and Misses “Cis” and Aylmer Winchester). The relatives will have the deep sympathy of the community in their sad loss. Linoleum ! Linoleum I We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date* patterns, fit a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co. —Adyt. Advance showing of spring fashions'. Tastefully designed mpdels in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. AJso ready to wears, flowers and sports coats—.all of "the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s —Advt. - A habit that’s good—tbo regular tak ing of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE. Rids in digestion and constipation; imparts health and vitality. Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/6 to 9/6 according to Variety. Also 300 bales pressed lucerne' hay ' from IJleiiheim. Paterson fyjjcheJ and pi/’., s7Jiajrf Street. Ulippe Np 2—Adyt.

Sound sleep, w*rn)t,lj posy comfort with a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE in your bed. Patent stopper cannot leak. Obtainable everywhere. When buying look for the brand.