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Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1920, Page 2

A notice of thanks appears in this issue. The Christchurch Wool Brokers’ Association notify in this issue dates of wool sales at Christchurch with other particulars of interest to wool clients. In connection with the series of dances held during the winter at South Spit we have been asked to state that the season was closed down on Friday of last w*ek. Entries for all events at the Westport Trotting Club’s meeting on Dec. 27th and 28th, close on Thursday next at 8 p.m. with Mr W. T. Slee, Secretary, Westport. The stakes for the two days meeting total £1,615. Messrs do Lore and Stoop representing the sawmillers of the district in need of improved siding accommodation for the loading of sawn timber at Hokitika, left to-day for Wellington where they will interview the Minister of Railways (Mr Massey) on Monday.

The programme for the concert to' be held on Wednesday evening in the Princess Theatre, arranged by St Columbkille’s Convent appears on our third page to-day. It is a most attractive one and with popular prices being charged should attract a very large attendance.

On Monday morning at 11 o’clock at the Westland Opera House, Messrs Dalgety and Co. of Grey mouth, will sell by public auction on the premises of the Westland Opera House, Hokitika, tho properties known as the Opera House, the Royal George House, and a section with building at corner of Tailored and Stafford Streets. This is a splendid opportunity to secure valuable fleehold property.

Admirers of Rotorua who have not been there for some years get a rude shock when they go down to the once picturesque edge of the to the east of the main bath-house (states the Auckland “Star.”). A few years ago this area was a maze of paths .cut through the ti-tree which grew thick, and formed a striking contrast with the other parts of the sanatorium grounds laid out in formal flower-beds and lawns. Here and there at the lake edge tho wanderer used to come on. thermal action .hidden among tho scrub and it was a singular attraction to visitors to thus see the place in practically its natural state right alongside the more formal parts of the grounds. Now the whole of the ti-treo has been swept away. Firo got into a part of it, and the rest is being grubbed out. From an aesthetic point of view, the loss is a very great one, and it is difficult to realise how tho authorities could have allowed such a ruthless clearing away of what was always such an attraction, especially for visitors from other lands. A football ground, lawns and more gardens appear to be contemplated in tho newly cleared area, and these will bo a small compensation for tho charm of the native vegetation. The change has been adversely commented upon by quite a. number of visitors to Rotorua, We are new showing a splendid selection in hearth rugs, carpet runners, linoleums and eongoleum. Curtains in all the latest makes for which we are experiencing a heavy demand. Schroders —who give best value always for your money. Inspection is invited.

Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. ’ Sold by all rubber dealers. When the brain gets lazy, try SHARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It repairs the ravages of mental stress and imparts vitality. Carry it in your pocket. “NAZOL” protects from colds, coughs and sore throats. Penetrating, pleasant, safe and convenient. Is 6d buys 60 doses.

A concert and ball will be held in the l Public Hall, Kokatahi on December 10th in aid of the Upper Kokatahi school piano fund.

The death occurred in the Reef ton Hospital on Wednesday of Mr Thomas ’Foster Archer, fourth son of Mr F. .A. G-. Archer, of Canleston. Deceased who was 33 years of age was a native of the district. Before leaving in the fiftetenth reinforcement he was in charge of the electrical repairing shop of the Westport-Stockton coal mine. He had been suffering from the effects of his war services for some time past.

The go-slow' policy lias been in operation at the Blackball mine since Monday last, and is still being continued. ■Enq'uiries elicited the information that the output has been reduced by one|vfourth, approximately 100 tons per day. The reason for the adoption of the go-slow policy is understood to be the refusal of the mine management to ' employ two men.

The death is announced of Mys F. Raymond (nee Miss Daisy Bell) of ! Springbrook and late of Kumara which took place after an operation for goitre. She was a general favourite in Dje settlement, especially with the children. Mrs Raymond was till her marriage, mistress in the Kumara S'unday School. She had been ailing for some weeks. She leaves a sorrowing husband, sister and niece in Springbrook; also two brothers in Kumara. After the battle of Jutland the people of New Zealand contributed a generous sum to the dependents of those who were killed. This amount has now been paid over to King George’s Fund, and the following letter of thanks from His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught has been received by Sir James Allen: “It affords me great pleasure to learn that you have handed to King George’s Fund for Sailors the sum of £11,815 Os 5d to be used by the fund to the relief of dependents of men who lost their lives in the battle of Jutland. As chairman of the General Council ,1 wish to express to you, both personally and on belialf of the members of the Council, Our appreciation and thanks for this generous contribution. It is my desire and the expresesd wish of the General Council, that you will convey to all those in New Zealand who have contributed to this sum th'is expression of our appreciation and thanks for the very generous support, and assure them that it affords us great encouragement to note the keen and practical interest which they take in the welfare of the sailor and his dependents.”

The run is on “No Rubbing Laundry Help” in Is cartons.—W. Perry and Co. wholesale agents fpr “No Rubbing.” Suits for boys—the best value at Schroder's. You must see them. Every one delighted for the value given. New hats, shirts and suits for men are nbw opening out at Schroder’s.

Saturday, Nov. 20th and Saturday, Nov. 27th.—Last seven days of Great Stock Reducing Sale, further big reduc- ! tions. Now is your chance to buy. Our large stocks are being cleared out ' regardless of cost. This great shelf emptying event will save you lots of money. Take, full advantage of this ' your last chance to buy the new season’s goods at further reduced priceß. . See big price list in this newspaper.— ■ McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. ; Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere, i Colombo Teas, Coffee, and Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. I Agent for compressed yeast. Obi tainnble until further notice from W. McLean’s Store, Kumara Junction. — j Advt.

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