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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1920, Page 2

The “Guardian” will observe a holiday on Monday next, a statutory holiday (Labour Day), An important notice to drapery firms desiring first class London representation, appears in this issue. Mr Japies Cullen passed away at Grey River Hospital yesterday, after a long illness at the age of 80 years. Deceased was a single man, and for forty years worked in the Brunner coal mines. The death of Daniel Shannon took place at the Grey River Hospital yesterday. He arrived on the Coast in the early sixties, and for over fifty years has been a resident of Nelson Creek. The County elections fixed for next month are likely to cause some stir. Already several names of candidates are mentioned for the Southern Riding, while it is expected the seats in the Central and Northern Ridings will be contested also. . The poll is to take place on tho 10th November. The “Marlborough Express” states: The smallest wool cheque paid out, so far as is known, in connexion with the Surplus Wool Profits Fund went to Mr R. R. Masters, formerly of Seddon, and now of Christchurch. His share of the million or so pounds which came into the Dominion was one penny. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Friday of the difficulties that beset temporary clerks in the Government service, Dr A. K. Newman (Wellington East) said he was reminded of the following words that one of those clerks had written: “You are a good girl. God bless you and keep you. Wish I could afford to do so.” (Laughter.) Big boot boom this week at the “H. 8.” Don’t fail to see the the new stocks of footwear on view this week. Call and examine “H. 8.” boots and you will bo convinced of true values. Men’s box calf derbys, 355, 37s 6d, 39s Cd to 48s 6d at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Great Clearing Sale of overstocked goods at McGruers, commencing Thursday, Oct. 21st. Positively all goods marked down to bedrock. A splendid chance to buy your new seasons goods at bargain prices. Unlimited bargains, most of them below to-days home cost. Look out for big sale bill circulating through this newspaper. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is least expensive. Finest quality the , world produces. Lasts longest and dosen’t kink. From rubber dealers , everywhere. !

Mr C. Gibbons will give the flute solo at the Measuring Concert to-morrow night, that won him’the championship at the Wellington competitions. The Christchurch Woolbrokers Association notify in this issue the dates of the wool sales to be held Jit Christchurch during the 1920-21 season. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for the Wataroa spring sale on Oct. 27th; and will also sell for Mrs Donovan for removal, residence at Okarito. Mr Win Heinz, the well known tinsmith, offers for sale by tender, two valuable freehold sections in Revell Street. On one is erected his wellknown tinsmith shop, and the other is just opposite Messrs Schroder and Co’s premises. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Mr Heinz.

The Hokitika Bowling Club will open the season on Monday next (Labour Day), when a liirge attendance is looked for. Afternoon tea will be provided by Mesdames Galbraith and Stewart, (wives of the President and Vice President respectively.)

To-morrow evening at tho Town Hall, a measuring concert will be held under the auspices of the Women’s Benevolent Society. The programme published in another column is a very attractive one and tile novelty of the gathering should attract a large audience.

To-night at the Supreme Hall, commencing at -8.30 p.m. a leap year ball will be held. On this occasion it will be the ladies who will have the pleasure of the initiative, and among the novelties of the evening twill be a female court, who will penalise all offenders of leap year courtesies. The evening promises to be a very enjoyable one.

The weekly bulletin showing the numsasuosip snoypojui jo jo .ioq in the Canterbury-Westland Health District during the week ended at noon on Mondav, showed 36 notifications, made up as follows North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 11, pneumonia 10, cerebro-spinal meningitis 1, erysipelas 1, varicella 1. Ashburton: Diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 1, enteric fever 1, pneumonia 2.

The Maharajah of Newanagar—“Ranji” of cricket fame—-.as become a racehorse owner with the recent purchases of four well-known animals Monteith, Women and Wine,. Bruce Lodge, and The Clown—with which he will found a stable at his seat at Kathiawar, in India. He is negotiating for two other horses, both winners of races this year. * The great cricketer has taken up the sport with all the earnestness he lavished on cricket. He has secured as trainer, Mr Edward S. Godfrey, of Bruce Lodge, Epsom. Saturday last was the sixtieth anniversary of the foundation of the Bank of New Zealand. The movement out if which the Bank sprang into existence began in Auckland in 1860. In those days the hanking business of the'colony was practically in the hands of one institution, managed from without, and it was felt by some of the leading spirits in the commercial world in New Zealand that the time was ripe for the establishment of a strong local bank. Active steps towards this- goal were instituted, and resulted in the founda--tion of the Bank, with its lmad office in Auckland in October, 1860.

NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP is l the delight of all thrifty housewives. I Is packet does seven weekly washings perfectly. To correct acidity and flatulency take I SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full strength. SHARLAND’S is the best you can buy. Just landed, 150 cases of choice dej sert and cooking apples (401 b cases, 8s •to 10s, according to variety. Paterson Michel and Co., Phone No 2.—Advt. A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Got a Nazol Inhaler. 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. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwaremen and rubber stores can supply it. Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Coeoa.j Cheapest and best in the -market.) Agent for _ compressed yeast. Obtainable until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction. — Advt. Health and digestion are closely related. Keep the bowels in order by taking IMPLY‘S MAY APPLE and good health will be yours. After theatre, dance or party take “NAZOL.” Prevents chill from changing atmospheres. Convenient for pocket or bag. Is 6d for 60 doses.