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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1920, Page 2

A notification appears in this issue in connection with the Racing Commission. All Racing and Trotting Clubs should take notice thereof. Addisons in this.issue call all ladies’ attention to their fine stock of blouses and costumes. Especially in blouses are they showing u line range, comprising Silks, Eoliennes, Georgettes, Voiles and Crepe de Clienes. The majority of th6.se were bought by the firm’s London buyers, and no two are just alike.— Advt.

Owing to the continued heavy increase in the cost of coal and of operating Bteamers generally, the Union Company has decided to increase single fares by all steamers leaving Wellington and Lyttelton on and after November 29 to £1 5s saloon and 17s 6d secondclass, except in those instances where bookings have already been made at present rates. A cable message to the Australian papers says France’s anniversary tribute to the work of the press .during the war has token the form of a decree honouring all French journalists by the issue of a French gratitude silver-gift medal, which has been conferred on the entire press for its work during the war and immediately afterwards.

At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board last evening members paid a tribute to the services render in the past bv Mr R. Wild as Chairman, and he was unanimously reappointed Chairman. In passing a motion of appreciation of past services to the four retiring members, the Chairman mentioned that one member—Mr J. J. Breeve—had served' on the Board and Hospital Committee for over forty years.

The more detailed results of the recent musical examinations of tho Associated Board are to hand, and amongst . the one Advanced and seven Intermediate passes which the Convent pupils were successful in obtaining Miss Mary Rae succeeded in getting honours in Intermediate. As far as can bo ascertained, Hokitika is the first centre in New Zealand in which Mr Quaife has awarded piano honours. The weather yesterday continued wet and last night there was a warm, m rthwest gale accompanied by much rain, which resulted in augmenting the hood in the river with the result that this morning the flood had assumed \ cry large proportions, the waters reaching the 1913 flood level in the river. The The lowlying streets at 10 o’clock were inundated, the corner of 'Sewell and Hamilton Streets being one sheet of water. As the tide fell tho flood waters receded. The rainfall for tho past totalled 1.77 inches.

At Addington stock sales on Wednes* day there was a large entry of fat pigs, including a lot of light-weight pigs, but the demand was slacker and prices fell away considerably. Values fluctuated considerably, especially tor porkers, which opened well, but declined towards the close of the sale. Values were as follows*. —Choppers £8 to £ Hid, extra heavy baconers to £8 7s, heavy baconers £7 to £7 10s, light baconers £5 los to £6 10s, average price per lb IOJd to lid, heavy porkers £4 los to £5, light porkers £4 to . £4 10s, average price per lb lid to Is Id. A large entry of store pigs was forward, and in sympathy with fat pigs prices were very much weaker. Few large stores were forward. Prices were as follow:—Best stores to £4 Bs, medium stores £3 to £3 18s, small stores £1 15s to £2 10s, good weaners £1 5s to £2 Bs, sows and litters to £2O, sows in pig £l3.

Tan boots are easily dirtied, but this can be quickly got over if you use •‘TANOL.” It cleans, polishes and pre«Brvi>» ■;

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.

The Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee met at Wellington on Tuesday, the Governor-General presiding. Two scholarships were awarded as follows:—For 1920, W. T. J. Aires (Auckland); for 1921, 11. J. Ryburn (Otago). Both the successful candidates are returned soldiers.

Judging from reports to hand from Otago and Southland generally, and particularly the southern districts, this is going to bo a great season for cheese (says the Dunedin “Star”). Possibly a record will be established. The Wyndlmm Daily Company’s manager advises that he had more milk available at the end of October than in the flush of last) season, and the association has procured for this factory a vat of 1000 gallons’ capacity to reinforce the plant and save the necessity of overtime. The Glenlmm factory also reports an uncommon supply of milk and other factories are in the same'happy position.

That supplying a false name and address to a constable when charged with a breach of the city by-laws is no offence was ruled by Mr V. G. Day, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch. The ease was one in which a man was prosecuted for cycling without a light, and the police gave evidence also that defendant, when accosted by a constable, had given him a false name and address. The Magistrate

held that the City Council was not inI vested with power under the Municipal ! Corporations Act to make provision for it to be an offence to supply a false name and address. The charge was accordingly dismissed. On, the charge of cycling without a light defendant was convicted and fined 10s and costs. j The result of the Presidential elec- ■ tion in the United States has a significance for wool growers, as the ltepublican party stands for a high tariff, which is pretty certain to include Aus- , tralian* wool (states the Melbourne i “Age”). As a matter of fact, the ] United States National Wool Growers’ Association is making a determined effort to obtain legislation to place an embargo on the import of foreign wool. Under the last American high tariff greasy wool paid 11 cents, and scoured 22 cents per lb., but no duty could be imposed before July Ist, 1921, so that American operators will possibly stock up from this season’s clip . A well attended meeting of the members of the Hokitika Lawn Tennis Club was held last evening in the Club Pavilion. The meeting was called for the purpose of accepting tho resignation of the iPresident—Dr. ! E. Tei'clielmaun. The Doctor is shortly .going on an extended holiday and while expressing regret at his resignation the members of the Club wished him a happy journey and a permanent recovery to good health. Owing to the vacancy caused by the Doctor’s resignation a new President had to be elected and Mr R. F. Perliam was returned to this position. Mr G. Maunder was also elected to fill the vacancy by Mr Perliam’s promotion.

An exchange states that tile cry of “pickpocket’’' was raised at the Levin ra»es, and the people on the stand were amused to see a crowd of men rushing across the course in pursuit of a scared looking individual who dodged and doubled in and out of a fleet of stationary motor cars and then made off in the direction of the training stables with one or two hundred pursuers on his track. The pace warmed up, and several determined pursuers made attempts to clutch the suspect. This spurred him to renewed efforts, and lie doubled back and headed for the stand. Here ihe fairly fell into the arms of a waiting policeman, who took him into his kindly care. As the chase had extended over a mile and a half the i human hare was naturally in an exhausted condition. Last 3 days of sale, Saturday Monday and Tuesday, Nov 27th to 30th. Prices down again. Ladies pink and grey corsets, now 9s lid pair. Ladies white seamless gloves Is 3d pair. Ladies white cotton bloomers, usually 7s 6d now 3s lid. Hand T made lace 2 inches wide now Is 3d yard. Ladies white chemise vests, now 3s lid. All millinery marked down 3s in the pound. Don’t miss this last money saving opportunity at McGruer and Co. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Brisk demand for NO RUBBING Laundry Help in Is cartons. The abolisher of washboard slavery. 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. Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durabilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The world calls them “The Tyres that are superior.” Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats. Compare CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR CAR. TYRES with any other make. Best of all tests, on any roads. Built in Britain by British experts.