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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1920, Page 2

A notification under the Plumbers’ Registration Act appears in this issue. The dates of the wool sales to bo held under the auspices of the Wellington Woolbrokers’ Association during the current season, are announced elsewhere. Th§ Raijway Department pptily in this issue alterations tp (hp time-table on Saturday qnd Mpnday ijext (Trot.ting rapes at (ireyinquth). Hpjiday excursion tickets wiJJ be i.sfuigd pp Saturday and Monday, A grand fancy dress and masquerade ball will be held at the Three Mile fja]! oil Wednesday, October 27th, in aid of the Hall funds. Valuable prizes for best costumes. Admission, gents 2s, ladies lg—A-dyt/ The County authorities po|ify tjipt Lake Kanierj road will be closed to horse and wheel/traffic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, On Friday ind Saturday traffic will be interrupted m the same road to permit of repairs to Uoul Creek bridge. Ladies! See the latest models in footyear, also the everyday street shoes and loots this, week at the “H.B”. Ladies llace Courts 32s 6d, 33s 6d, and 355. Patent courts 33s 6d and 37s 6d. Glaeo Derby' tie shoes at 37s 6d at the N.Z. Nothing Factory. .Mr .Stuart, Wjlson of Wellington, is urging motor traders and motor users to support the construction a concrete notor road from north to soijtlj, and •all it An/.ac Highway, as a national ivnr memorial. He puts the cost at six uillions, and believes that if local bodes organised it could be readily built. Tc offers to take the responsibility of me mile himself. His idea is that the loverumeuc should be pressed to survey the route, and landowners asked to rive land whore necessary. The cement hortage, he considers, will leave us as iGon as the coal output increases.

A London message Gays the King has knighted Colonel Grigg, private secretary to the Prince of Wales. Mr A. C. Reynolds of Auckland has forwarded a donation of one guinea t 6 th c Westland War Memorial fund. Mr J.- /R. Templin, electrical engineer of Christchurch was a visitor to Hokitika for the week end. j Mr H. Butland of Hokitika, will be the starter for the Rangiora races on Monday next. Mr Butland crosses to Christchurch on Saturday. Twelve Chinese arrived in Auckland by the Maheno from Sydney on Monday, this number including one returning from a visit. The total number of Chinese who hgye landed at Auckland since January Ist is now 674. Strawberries were sold at the wholesale market in Auckland on Tuesday, being the first of the new , season’s crop. The quality was very good, and 2s lid per chip was realised. Aboiit a month ago a pox was sold, but this was simply a “freak” crop. Children as well as adults like to have thoir feet encased in Popular “H. 8.” footwear, everything in jwveniie boots and shoes can be had at the “H.B”. Children’s bootß and shoes, 6s lid to 20s according to size. Boys’ Derbys 10 to 13, 18s 9d; Ito 2,21 s; 3 to 5,23 sat the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

It is notified in this issue the programme for the Measuring Concert at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. This was originally intended to be held to-morrow, but has been adjourned till Thursday as stated. The programme is an attractive one, and as the cause is of the best a large attendance is confidently expected. Circulars have been sent opt, but those not in receipt of same, will be as cordially welcomed. The novel charge of admission by height measurement will be made.

j The Sisters of St Columbkille’s Convert are at present preparing their pupils for grand vocal and instrumen tal concert which is to be held in the Princess Theatre on Nov. 24th. The | Theatre lias been kindly placed at their : disposal on that date by Pollard’s Picture proprietors. As these concerts have been very popular in the past, the public are promised a treat as all the best local talent will be in evidence on that occasion. The object is a worthy one. The proceeds are to be devoted to the upkeep of the schools, and the tickets which are in circulation should meet with a ready sale.

Big boot boom this week at the i- “H. 8.” Don’t fail to see the the new e stocks of footwear on view this weei Call and examine “H.B.’’ boots and 18 you will be convinced of true values. >f Men’s box calf derbys, 355, 37s 6d, ° 39s 6d to 48s 6d at the New Zealand 6 Clothing Factory. Illustrative of the value of pinus inc signis for afforestation purposes are , | the measurements of a tree in a plantaj i tion on the Rokeby estate, in the lla- ‘ kaia district, made recently by Mr H. ■ D. M. Haasard, Commissioner of Crown |e Lands. At a distance of three feet 1 fiorn the ground the circumference of | this particular tree was 12ft 9in; its p_ ' total height was 124 ft; and it carried a j g large bole up to about 75ft from the ). ground. Mr Hnszard estimated that the t_ tree would cut up intp 4250 ft superficial o measurement, in addition to supplying i- * several cords of firewood. The plantai_ tion in which this tree is growing was ■ r ‘ planted about 60 years ago—an indicay tion of the comparatively short period ,o within which a supply of timber can be n raised. e To correct acidity and flatulency take e SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full ' strength. SHARLAND’S is the best 11 you can buy. Just landed, 150 cases of choice doji sert and cooking apples (4011) cases, 8s to 10s, according to variety. Paterson ~ Michel and Co., Phone No 2.—Advt. ‘ To wash clothes clean without rub--3 bing use about 6oz pure GOLDEN 3 RULE SOAP with 1 small packet NO 1 ‘ RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP. Results will delight you.—Dee Bros, grocers. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Gel n Nazol Inhaler.' ! Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN , HOSE this spring and summer. Best, , and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores every- ; . where. I Advance showing of spring fashions. , Tastefully designed model? in millinery just opened for your inspection gt Schroder's. Also ready to wears, flow- , ers and sports coats—all of the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s. —Advt. 1 NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE i keeps the garden smiling and the lawns s fresh and green for years and years. - Famous for long lasting. Sure and certain, WADE’S M'' FIGS. Children like then ] Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest am} bes|) in t fie market. Agent for compressed ypast- Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction.— AdvtHealth and digestion are closely related. Keep the bowels in order by taking IMPEY'S MAY APPLE and good health will be yours. Ready for instant use, “NAZOL’' is sure protection against coughs and ■’ • (if) doses 1b 6d.