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Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1920, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council took place to-day. Oui report will appear to-morrow. Messrs Kimball, Bishop, Barranco, and Downey representing the Mines Department, wore in Hokitika yesterday. ■ The social arranged for Turner’s Hall Stafford, to-morrow night in aid of the Kumara Football Qiub has been postponed until further notice. An accident befell Mr Spalding of Cobden near the llailway Goodslied on Saturday, lie sustaining a broken ankle while at work, necessitating his being taken to the hospital.

The Westland County Council to-day considered the question of heavy traffic on the County roads. Hie report of the Public Works Committee bearing on the matter, appears in another column.

The euchre tournament and dance will be held 'in St Mary’s club rooms, to-morrow, (Wednesday) evening. \ aluable prizes are again donated for com. petition and satisfactory arrangements are complete for a good night’s amusement. —Advt. It will lie noted by the report of the School Committee that it was resolved last evening that the school continue closed for another week, and that it reopen on August 23rd, the usual term holidays'flue at the end of the month to be dispensed with op this occasion. It was reported last evening that two ol the teachers were unable to take up duties at present. Although thp supply of some special grades of tinplate is short, the supply , of ordinary tinplate was never more ' plentiful since the war first started. It is the latter tinplate that is used by Messrs Irvine and Stevenson s bt George Company, Limited, thp P’el - known whitebait canners, and fishers have no fear of the factory being short pf paps t-liis seasonNew Companies registered include.— Duncan McLean, Lfd, Beg. as a private company July 23rd, 19g0. Office: Greymouth. Capital: £20,000 into 25,001) shares of £1 each. Subscribers : Wellington—■•■lL McLean 416/; Grey-mouth-P. J. McLean 8333 F, McLean 41(37 O McLean 4166; Reel ton—lv. Learmont 4167. Objects: To carry on business of merchants, pnstorahsts, etc. ' ' VI Tbe manv friends of Mr and J James Stevenson, the well-known residents' of Beef,ton, will regret to leai that the depth of one fo their sons Jolin. .occurred at yesteidaj Deceased was operated JipPff yesterday, and < SoUh tbe operation was successful, he 1 ou ° r Stevenson never rallied. The ffito > U f ■ had only recently returned, after being absent for about four yars on war- service. He leaves three sisters and tlirc brothers. Deep sympathy will he «*- tonded to the deceased’s relatives. The following registration is notified in the Mercantile Gazette:— Irvine and Stevenson’s St George Cm, Ltd., Begc • July 13th, 1920. Office: Dunedin. Capi-j tal- £50,000, into 50,000 share's of £1 each. Subscribers: Dnnedin-Wm. Stevenson, son., Jamys Irvine • Stevenson, Jane W. Gillmaa n€t Boss', John Ir.vin.e, Barbara Stevenson lain share each. .Objects: To a squire the goodwill and take over as a going concern the business of the IrvmeStevensop Trust. Ltd, as earned on at Dunedin..

The exceptional congestion pf chaff that existed at Blenheim a few weeks ago has been considerably relieved by shipments taken away, mainly tor Auckland in three or four boats. The lack of storage here is not now the acute factor in the local chaff situation that it was a short time ago. The congestion seems to have torn transferrpn to Auckland where the stores nro yerv full, and Auckland and the North Island are fU>w ( so well stocked up that the call on the. Blenheim supplies has much slackened. The demand is quiet and a substantial proportion of .the oatsheaf stacks remain uncut in consequence. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa.. Cheapest and best in tbe market. Agent for .compressed yeast. U,b-, tainable at McLean’s store, Bevel), Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. ’ Solo agent tor Westland. - Advt. . Sound sleep, warmth, cosy c.omtor-c with a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE in your bed. Patent stopper cannot leak. Obtainable everywhere. When buying look for tbe brand.

i For polishing linoleums, floorcloths, leather goods and furniture, TAN-OL Renovates leather, shines tan shoes, most efueient and enav to use. Sure and qo.rtaip, WADE’S WORM FTOS. Children lihe thorn. A distinguished lawyer asserts that the most powerful brief he ever used for the prosecution of colds, coughs, and lung complaints, was Baxter’s Lung Preserver. And now that we are in the throes of winter, with chills and other ills constantly threatening us, ’tis surely a wise step to keep a Ijottle always handy. Baxter’s is a rich, soothing mixture, pleasant to taste; always efficacious for bronchial and lung complaints, Also valuable for toning up the system. Invest in a large bottlo of this sterling remedy to-day; 2s 6d at all chemists. ■< Solid comfort theso nippy nights with a, “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE. All sizes are same quality. British made. Obtainable everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle. j

The Chief Postmaster advised that the Wahjne connected at Christchurch this morning, with the West Coast express.

The announcement of the grand entertainment in aid of tile Kilties Band funds appears in this issue. It takes place on Thursday, August 19th at the Town Hall and includes elocution and singing competitions for prizes given by Messrs Ford and Stewart and the Caledonian Society. Entries for these events close on Saturday next, 14th. inst.

During the winter months mothers are much concerned regarding their children’s health. The pubho places ol amusement, so frequented .by boys and girls, are often the breeding grounds for cough and ’flu germs. An ideal preventive measure, and one which has the unqualified approval of medical men, is Baxter’s Lung Preserver. 'Dotally unlike the ordinary “cough mixture,” “Baxter’s” is also a healthgiving tonic, and is thus specially suitable for young children. “Baxter’s' ’ ensures relief after the first ose. Large bottles 2/6 at all chemists, 100 per cent, fit—that’s how IMPEY’S MAY APPLE keeps the constitution. It purifies th e blood and aids digestion. Try it