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Hokitika Guardian, 2 October 1920, Page 2

A line of white doeskin gloves in a sizes at Mrs J. Llovds.

The next ordinary meeting of the County Council will he held on Wednesday, the 13th inst.

It is notified that the annual meeting of No 2 Westland Industrial Building Society which was called for this evening has been postponed until Monday evening next, October 4th,, at 7.30 p.m.

A final reminder is given to County ratepayers that the electoral rolls for the November elections close at 5 o’clock on Wednesday next, and will be handed immediately to the printers for the preparation of the rolls.

Messrs Connolly and Breeze notify in this issue that they are taking over the Kanieri bakery business from C. Pfalilert on Monday next, and they ask for a continuance of the patronage given in the past to Mr Pfahlert, while all new customers will be welcomed. Patrons are assured prompt, regular supply of the very best quality bread.

A privato cable received yesterday afternoon brought the pleasing news that Private Chas Parham was embarking for New Zealand at Southampton on Thursday. His boat—probably the lonic—will he due in the Dominion about the middle of next month. He will have a hearty welcome home from his relatives and friends.

The grader of the Westland County Council was recently loaned to a settler at Coal Creek, Greymouth, for the purpose of levelling a paddock. At the request of the Borough Engineer of Greymouth, the grader will be used for demonstration purposes in the streets of Greymouth, Mr A. Dale going up on Monday for the purpose of taking charge of the machine.

A meeting of all interested in promoting cricket as a field sport during the Season now commencing, will be held at the Supreme Hall this evening at 8.30 o’clock. Cricket will be in great vogue this year. The visit of the English team to Australia—and perhaps to New Zealand—will revive interest in the doings of the Knights of the willow all over these southern seas. The interest will reflect itself in all quarters, and Hokitika is not likely to be any exception. Country elubs will be revived in the district no doubt, and" there will he facilities for inter-club games. An effort should be made, also, to encourage juvenile, cricket, for after all tlie game is such splendid training for the young. The fortunes of the game in these parts should be taken up enthusiastically. Just landed, 150 cases of choice desert and cooking apples (4011) cases, 'Bs to 10s, according to variety. Paterson Michel and Co., Phone No 2. —Advt. “Dear wee Baby!” When mother washes its dainty clothes with “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” they are as fresh and sweet as a daisy and white as snow.

Almost every hardware store sells North British Rubber UNIQUE HOT

WATER BAGS. Chemists and rubber stores recommend them, because they’re economical, durable, lasting, satisfactory. All British.

Irritation in tne throat, stuffiness in ti e head banished b.v “NAZOL.” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inhale) - . Ladies new Morette Underskirts in navy, black, saxe and helio; prices lGs Gd to 27s Gd each. New range Duchess sets 4s lid to 10s Gd at McGruer and Go’s leading drapers, Hokitika. During a sickness a reliable Hot Water Bag is a treasure. Doctors and Nurses know NORTH BRITISH RUBBER BAGS are superior. The Unique ; stopper never leaks. See the brand on neck of the bag. |

Excellent as a food-tonic, wonderful as a nerve-soother and health-giver is SHARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. Try it. Advance showing of spring fashions. Tastefully designed models in millinery iust 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. Stop coughing! “NAZOL” gives instant. relief, stops tickling, soothes throftt soreness and huskinesß.

Black cat and mercury hose in all the popular shades; also a nice selection of ladies’ vests at Mrs J. Lloyds. j

At the Wellington Competitions the test recital, Gentlemen “The Parson’s Son.”, resulted, Mr K. S. Dillon (Wellington) 337pts. 1; Mr Lionel Inch (Wellington, 334pts. 2; Mr Jack J. Deere (Auckland), 334pts. 3.

The basket social and dance in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, last evening, drew a very large attendance and proved a very distinct success. The Hospital building fund will benefit to a considerable amount aB a result.

There will be an eclipse of the moon towards the end of the month. It begins at 10.54 p.m. on October 27th, and ends at 4.29 a.m. on the following morning. The period of totality begins at 0.54 a.m., and lasts until 2.24 a.m. The moon rises on October 27th at 6.15 p.m.

The planet Mercury set on October Ist at 7.27 p.m., and sets on October loth at 8.21 p.m.; Venus sets on those dates at 8.6 p.m., and at 8.43 p.m. respectively. Mars sets on October Ist at 12.10 a.m., and on October 15tli at 12.1 a.m. Jupiter rises on October Ist at 4.32 a.m., and on October 15th at 3.46 a.m., while Saturn rises on those dates at 5 a.m. and 4.8 a.m. respectively.

Te planet Mars is an interesting sight high in the western sky, forming a pendant to the constellation Scorpii, which hangs like a gigantic note of interrogation "m the heavens. The planet is slowly making its way through the constellation; during the month of September it passed close to Delta Scorpii, and to Alpha Scorpii (Antares). On October 6th it will be. very near Theta Opliiuohi, and on the 26th it will be close to Lambda Sagittarii.

The Denniston miners, who have been idle for tho past four days as a Consequence of the non-patyment of the Broken Hill levy by several members of the union, returned to work yesterday, Messrs B. Davidson, (Millerton), and J. Mcßride (Ngakawau) delegates of their respective unions preceded to Denniston some time ago, and as a result of the conference held there a satisfactory a'greemnt- was come to, all members having decided to pay the levy.

The sixteenth annual repart of the No 2 Westland Industrial Building Society for the year ended 31st. July, 1920 states—l have pleasure in presenting to [you, on behalf of the Directors the Sixteenth Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Society. During the year the sum of £6(X) was appropriated by Sale. Profit and Loss aic|eouu.t stands at £6BB Is. Owing to the miniber of withdrawals, , and Srareholders being so much in arrears, the amount available for loan purposes has been somewhat restricted. Mr J. J. Breeze and C. Evans are the retiring Directors and offer themselves for re-election. Mr J. H. Wilson, Auditor, retires, and is elegiible for re-election. Memo of Slttfiiijs—Loans, £14,300; Repayment £10,393 8s 8d; Balance due £3,906 10s 4d.

Linoleum! Linoleum I We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co —Advt.

The North British Rubber Co. Limit ed, of Edinburgh is famed over thi whole world for the quality of it UNIQUE HOT WATER BAGS. Ob tainable everywhere See the brand oi the neck.

Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa Cheapest and best in the market. Agent for compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction.— Advt.