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Hokitika Guardian, 14 August 1920, Page 2

The Wailune did jiot connect, with the overland express at Christchurch this morning. The adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Overseas Club will he held at the Club rooms at 7.10 o’clock on Monday evening. Yesterday there wait a strong easterly blowing all day. ' The day was fine, hut the breeze was extremely gold-arid unpleasant, and was yery trying, especially for those who are leeftypying from yccent attacks of influenza. Advance showing of spring fashions, Tastefully designed models in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowers and sports coats—all of the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s* Advt.

Those in charge of the All Saints’ Church Sale of Work desire to thank Mr J. Shaw, representing the Bell Tea Company, for the generous donation of a live pound tin of tea for the sale. Needless to say, this kind help has been much appreciated by the ladies.

A Wellington Association of Superannuated public servants was formed on Wednesday to assist in the movement to secure superannuation allowances more in line than at present with price levels. The speakers complained that while the cost of living had gone up on every hand, the superannuation of public servants remained in the same position as before the war.

The pieturisatioii of the fanciful story of ‘‘The Bluebird,” screened at McLean’s Pictures last evening, was a very pleasing presentation of the faiiy legend the author lias compiled. The moral of the search .or happiness and where it may he lound always, was veiy prettily pourtiayed. The picture was quite a delight, and sets a standar in cinema productions which patrons

would like to see more of. The Chief Postmaster advises: From the loth hist., the commission on Money Orders for payment in Canada and the United States of America will he reduced to 6d for each pound or fraction of a pound. The rate of conversion is to be altered from four dollars eighty-seven cents to the pound sterling, to four dollars thirty cents in the case of Canada, and four dollars in the case of the United States.

'Hie Westland County Council notifies to-day the necessity for all parties undertaking heavy traffic on fhe County roads to apply for permission, stating roads to be used, nature of vehicle to be employed, and the approximateloading to be carried each trip, rtlis step is in accordance with the resolution of the Council to plaoe a portion of the cost of the repairs caused by heavy traffic on the roads, on the persons responsible for same. Heavy traffic undertaken without the previous consent of the Council will be a breach of the County by-law.

The “Argus” says:—There are no further developments to report in regard to the State coal miners’ train question. The Union meets to-day, but there will be no finality till their Executive meets Mr James (General Manager) on his arrival hero to-night. It is hoped, however, that the General Manager will see the necessity of adjusting the time-table of miners’ trams so as to meet the miners’ requirements, which are the chief end the trains are or should he, designed to serve. Until after to-night’s conference, it is impossible to say whether work can be resumed on Monday. a

The death of Mr John O’Flaherty for many years a resident of Nelson Creek, took place at Christchurch on Thursday. He was for many years licensee of the Club Hotel at Nelson Creek. He loaves a family of eight.

A meeting of the Executive of the Progress League will be held at “ le County Chambers at 4 o’clock on Monday afternoon fo make final arrangements in connection with the visit of. the Canterbury delegates during next week.

In connection with the Kilties Band benefit entertainment in the Torvii Hall on Thursday evening, entries for the elocution (boys and girls) contests and Scotch song competition, .c)osc with Mr James King this evening. Thg programme for Thursday evening promises to he a novel and very entertaining one. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa, Cheapest and best in the market. Agent' for com pressed yeast. Übtainablo at stprfi, Revel! Street,' Hokitika, arid at Kurpar? Junction. Sole ngent for Westland. Advt.

Just Landed—lso cases cooking and desert apples 7/fi tp 9/6 according to variety, Ak° ?/Q0 b al f ,PI ess Z cerne hay from Blenheim, 1 pterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2.—Advt.

Linoleum! Linoleum! We have just landed a high qut.lity linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co, —Advt. * Half-price days, one week only commencing Thursday, August 12th. Last days a/ sale. ' Prices' fire down lower, delay not. Strong leather laces now 4 pairs for'ls. Men’s hemstitched wlute handkerchiefs now 3 for 2s (id. Men s black all-wool Cashmere socks now halt price, 3s U pair. Men’s woollen gloves now 3s lid pair. Khaki hemstitched handkerchiefs now lmlt-pncc, 2 for is. Shopping n.qw very econonucal._BfcGwer apd Up., Bargain Stores, Hokitika and GreyiMo,u%—Advt.