Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

The "Wool Position. The position is that the world is faced with exceptionally large stocks of wooY hut that these are predominantly cross bred wools, and the production of merino wool has substantially diminished owing to the drought. There is thus an offset against the stocks of fine wools,. —'British coriiment in September.

Tiio Town Band will play a Rro;ramnie in Cass Square on Sunday next t 3 p.m. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell n tlie mart on Friday at 2.45 p.m. furliture and effects, 20 cases apples, and ! chests of tea. Arrived to-day at the “Rivoli” Revell 5t. —Cauliflowers, asparagus, carrot*, ;reen peas, new potatoes. Also gooselerries and choice hot house tomatoes. —Advt. ' ' 3 A meeting of the Committee of the Hokitika Bowling Club will be held in ihe pavilion to-morrow (Thursday) even ng at 7 o’clock sharp, to deal with the question of the annual Coast tournament and other matters. A full attendance is desired promptly. There was some unfavourable criti:ism last night, outside of Princess Fheatre, at the action of the managenent of the Smart Set Diggers Company in closing down the sale of tickets co the pit, well before 7.30 p.m., on die grounds that the pit was full. As i matter of fact, at 8 ! o’clock there ivere a number of empty seats in the the pit. The general public, in substantial numbers refused to pay 4/and as a result quite a large number went away. The action was the subject of much protest and unfavourable comment. The death is reported of Mr'Thomas Treloar at the Christchurch Hospital on Monday, aged 76 years. Mr Treloar was a prominent figure in journalism in Hokitika many years ago. He was leader writer on the “West Coast Times” during the editorship of the late Mr R. C. Reid, and subsequently became editor of the “Hokitika Guardian” when published from the central premises in (Revell Street adjoining the Golden Age Hotel. At that time, also, he was the writer of a weekly column in the “Guardian” 'undiejr the nqm de ■plume of “Chiffonier” which created considerable stir. Mr Treloar was a ready writer, not to say caustic at times. He settled in Christchurch over 20 years ago, and remarried there. He . was a brother of Sir William Treloar the ex-Lord Mayor of London who had ' done) such splendid philanthropic worit for crippled children in the Homeland. Call at “The Rivoli” Revell St. for vegetables, where we have just landed green peas, also a quantity of new potatoes, which, having been bought in a cheap market are being sold a 3| lbs for one shilling.—Advt. Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durabilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The . world calls them “The Tyreß .that are superior.” 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 ' now opening out at Schroder’s. Saturday, Nov. 20th and Saturday, Nov. 27th.—Last seven days of Great Stock Reducing Sale, further big reductions. 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 prices. Sec big price list in this newspaper.— McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Compare CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR CAR TYRES with any other make. Best of all tests, on any roads. Built in Britain by British experts. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats.