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Hokitika Guardian, 23 August 1920, Page 2

Sydney University Senate has created a new chair, and appointed Professor C. J. llrennan Associate-Professor of German and Comparative Literature.

During the quarter ending June 30th, 8181 males and 501 females were brought bptore the .Magistrates’ Courts in the Dominion under arrest or summonses. Of the total number 6895 males and 430 females were summarily convicted.

The Fisheries Act provides for a penalty for dynamiting, liming, or using any other means for the wholesale destruction of trout and perch. Acclimatisation societies desire that the minimum penalty be not less than £2O, and the maximum not more than £SO.

In view of the fact that a timber company has acquired the milling rights over the bush near Okarito, which contains the sole remaining white heron I colony in the Dominion, the Acclimatisation Societies purpose asking the Government to take immediate steps to 1 preserve and protect these birds.

Defence is the first law of nature, protection is the first law of man regarding his Overcoat, service is what ■he expects, and gets if his coat, bears the Dominion-famed “H. 8.” brand. Men’s tweed overcoats, the best makes, £5 os, £5 17s Gd, rainproofs from £5 55,oily canvas coats 92s Gd.,A big selection of boys’ tweed and rain overcoats at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

The Canterbury delegates returned from South Westland on Saturday afternoon, and went north by the 5 o’clock train for /Jreymouth. They had a hearty send off, and before leaving expressed their thanks and admiration for all that had been one for them. The visitors proceed to Reefton to-morrow, and then on to Westport, and return’ to Christchurch next Saturday. So far the visit has been an unqualified success.

The Rhodes Scholarship Selectioii Conimittee met at Wellington on Friday, Sir Robert Stout (Acting-Governor General) presiding, and selected a candidate for the special War Scholarship offered by the Rhodes Trustees. There were four candidates—P. 0. Veale (Auckland University College), J. E. Brndie (Victoria University College), S. P. MeCalTuni (Canterbury University College), and H. j. Ryburn (Otago University). .Mr McCallum was selcpted. During a sickness a relialde Hot Water Bag is a treasure. Doctors and Nurses know NORTH BRITISH RUBBEII BAGS are superior. The UnTque stopper never leaks. See the brand an neck of the bag. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9 2/9.

Members of No 65. Coy. Senior Cadets are notified in this issue of a coinpusory parade to-morrow (Tuesday), evening at 7 o’clock.. On Wednesday last, Mr Appo Ilocton, of Dovedale, Nelson, attained the age of 100 years. He is one of Nelson’s earliest settlers, having arrived in the emigrant ship Thomas Harrison, in February, 1842 —78 years ago. We draw special attention to the dance in the Town Hall, Itimu in aid of the Kokatnhi Football Club, which takes place this (Monday) evening. Patrons are assured of a good night’s amusement with good music and a capital floor. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co make several important announcements of coming sales in this issue. These inrluide the sale of a motor car in the mart on Saturday next, Kokatnhi stock sale on September Bth, special /Wa’tnlm sale on Sept. 10th. and Bold Head sale on Sept. 15th.

Tlie Public Works Department has accepted the tender of Messrs Fleming and party, Kokatnbi, for -the erection of Municipal road bridge, Koiterangi. When in the. district in May last, tne Hon. J. G. Coates promised to have the structure erected for the milk suppliers to the factory in time for the commencement of the coming season. The weekly euchre tournament and dance will be held on to-morrow, luesday evening at St. Mary’s club rooms. As the Marist football team have signified their intention of being present, the euchre will start at 8 o’clock punctually. In order not to disappoint the lovers of cards the full eight games will be played for which the usual prizes will be given. The evening will conclude with a dance, interspersed with musical Items.—Advt.

The members of the Canterbury delegation who returned from South Westland on Saturday afternoon all spoke ’in glowing terms of the trip and the pleasure of their experiences. The local | members of the Progress League to accompany the papty were Messrs R. Wild A. G. Pilkington, W. J. Butler, and D. J. Evans. The visitors publicly expressed their thanks at the railway station prior to leaving for Greymoutli for all the kindness and attention extended to them during their stay in Westland and they woull c a rry away with them most grateful memories of the promising district and its hospitable people. There’s great satisfaction in knowing that your truck will go through with a , job under any condition or road, load or i traffic —that it won’t break down or quit in the middle of an important task. The Four Wheel Drive principle as applied in F.W.D. Trucks has been endorsed by eighteen foreign countries, as well as the U.S. Government. Sent to the front without a service station within 2000 miles, they met every de- : niand made upon them and “Carried, on.” The F.W.D. Truck is proving to- 1 day that wliat it did in war times it can repeat in the peaceful pursuits of commercial industry. Sole West Coast Agents are Messrs Mark Sprot and Co., Wellington. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds never fails 1/9, 2/9. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable at McLean’s store, Revel! Street, Hokitika, and at Kumnra Junction. Sole agent for Westland. — Advt.

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 Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street. Phone No 2. —Advt. Sure and certain, WADE’S WO!!

FIGS. Children like them. 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. Tan b»n,s are easily dirtied, but this pan be quickly got over if you use ■■TAXOL.” ft rlc-ans. polishes and preserves