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Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1920, Page 2

Mr J. D. Gillies, Resident Engineer, was in town to-day en route for Soutli Westland. London advises that mails were despatched for New Zealand on 2nd. December per “R.uahine’! via Panama Canal. Showroom Specials at Addison’s:— Cash discount of 2s in every * off our complete stock of blouses. One only crenm serge costume 99s to clear 85s, one only mackintosh raincoat, good colour 80s to clear. —Advt. The programme of the Westland Trotting Club for the summer gathering on January sth totals £6(X) for seven races. Nominations for all events close with the Secretary, Mr M. Houston on Tuesday next, Dec. 11th at 9 p.m. •

A Dunedin correspondent says recent, rise in wholesale prices of- -tobacco is not to be passed on to the public by tlie Dunedin tobacconists—not at any rate until present stocks are exhausted, which will bq a matter of two months at least. By that time it is possible—though perhaps not probable —in view of the operations in recent years of those big concerns controlling the output, that a fall in prices will take place.

The Racing Commission will visit Hokitika after the New Year, Meantime all the Clubs applying for extra permits are heipg asked to supply various data, as to tho Club’s position and equipment for carrying on racing or trotting, and also special reasons why the request for extra permits should be entertained. This information has to be supplied to the Commission immediately.

Men’s wear at Addison’s:—Pyjamas I9s 6d to 30s; tweed boxed suits (Petone and Kaiapoi tweed) 120 s to 1555; wide-end ties 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s 6d; mercerised initial handkerchiefs Is 9d, coloured border Is 3d; Is 6d, Is 9d, plain white lawn Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, linen and lawn 2s 3d; striped lounge shirts, striped collars, sox etc, in great variety.—Advt.

Footwear for holiday wear at the H.B. One of the pleasures of buying H.B. footwear apart from the supreme satisfaction given, is that “no breaking in” is necossary. Ladies patent courts from 37/6 upwards. Glace courts from 32/6 per pair, a big stock of Men's Derby Bals from 35/- pair at die N.Z. Clothing.—Advt,

A statement illustrative of tbe difficulties being encountered by the Postal Department in supplying the still pressing demand for telephonic connexions was made by the Postmaster-General, the Hon J. G. Coates, at Auckland. The Department, he stated, was faced with the erection of 1456 miles of pole line, and 10,068 miles of open aerial telephone wire. This did not include many miles of cable, carrying anything from 25 to 600 pairs of wires in each cable. In addition, 565 miles of main lines were in urgent need of repair.—lt would readily be seen that the increased cost of material affected the Department very substantially, apart from any difficulty experienced in obtaining delivery.

A case of interest to those holding trout-fishing licenses came before tho Magistrate’s Court at Wellington on Friday, states the “Dominion,” when Edward B. Gardiner was charged with failing to produce his fishing license when requested to do so by a rangei. The defendant was fishing the Hiitt River between Hay war* and Belmont with another man. A ranger came on the ;ene, and asked Gardiner to produce his license. Gardiner, it was stated, refused to do so, and told the ranger to bring a test case against him'. It was contended for the defendant that he was fishing for eels, and did not therefore need to produce a license. Furthermore, he thought fhe r/mger could not demand to see his license jlj/til he had a trout in his possession. Hr R. Cooke, who appeared for the Acclimatisation Society, said the defendant was under a misapprehension as to the interpretation of the regulations, and the society did not press for a heavy penalty. Gardiner was fined 40s and costs 435.

A brilliant and lasting polish—that’s what TAN-OL gives to your furniture, floors and leather goods. Unequalled for tan shoes.

Mr Seddon M. P. Is- expected on tho Const for tho Christmas and New Yearholidays. AYliy walk when you can buy a new I bicycle at Toohcy’s, fully equipped atid ( guaranteed for £l3 10s P—Advt. | The balance sheet of the Westland ! County Fund Account, for the year ! ended March 31st., 1920, is published as an inset’ with this issue. A sports gathering will be held at ißoss on Wednesday December 29th. in aid of tho Ross Medical Fund. The programme will include chopping, sawing and running. Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell the rights of the AVestland Racing Club to two publicans’s booths and to fruit and sweet stall, at the summer meeting, at the Princess Theatre on Saturday next at 3 p.m.

Addisons for boy’s wear: — Tweed sports suits, brown or grey,- all wool tweeds 39s 6d, 455, 50s to bos; golf hose 4s 9d, ss, 5s 3d; shirts with collars 6s, 6s 6d, 7s; braces Is 6d, 2s, 2s 3d; tweed knickers from 11s Bd} $!«« Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s.~Advt. The AA T estland Caeldonian Society has issued a very liberal programme for the annual athletic gathering on New A'ear’s Day. It comprises sports and pastimes and should afford a most successful gathering.

Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co will sell by auction at tho Princess Theatre on Saturday next at 3 p.m. the rights to two publican’s booths and sweet stall at the Westland Trotting Club’s summer meeting.

Men! Be wise and buy holiday mercery at tho H.B.—Buy now! Striped soft collars 2/- to 2/6 eaeh._ Neat wide end ties 2/6 upwards, striped shirts 8/11, 9/9, 10/6, 12/6, Handkerchiefs 13 to 1/11 each, sox 3/6 upwards, woollen Sox 2/6 per pair, pyjama suits from 13/11 per pair. These values cannot be equalled. N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt. '

The Minister of Healtli (Hon. C* J. Parr) states that he proposes to ask Cabinet early in the New Year to set up a Commission of say five, to aHviso the Government upon hospital matters, including a schedule of subsidies, subsidy on voluntary contributions, and the election of members of boards. The Commission will probably include two members of Parliament, one outside medical man, and two gentlemen with business and local body experience. Furnishing time at Addison’s:—Table covers in inarone and green Gss, 70s; \ coir door mats 4s 9d, os 9d, 6s lid; carpet runner 12s Gd, 14s Gd; table oil baize 4s 3d; seagrass mats 7s 6d, 10s 6d, I 13s Od, 19s Gd; Axminster hearth rugs . 32s 6d, 425, 455; special 70 only sea- i grass mats, size 2x4, now 4s 6d each. —Advt. * , A rather serious accident happened j yesterday at the Moana sawmill. The manager, Air Thompson,- had the misfortune to he run over by a truck, sustaining severe injuries. He was brought %a Greymouth by tlie express last even- , ing, and conveyed in the ambulance to the hospital. On enquiry last evening we were informed that he was doing as well as could be expected, but the exact nature and extent of his injuries would not be known till later.—“ Argus.” j

Saturday was a day of records at Forbury Park (says the “Otago Daily Times”). In the first place AVhispering AVillie’s time in the Forbury Cup Handicap, of two miles—4min 38sec—was a track record for trotting horses. Again, in the last race of the day, tbe Recovery Handicap, Marie Tempest’s time, 2min 15sec, was a record for the track. In the matter of attendance, the crowd present was the largest on .record, and it is understood that the gate receipts were about £l5O better than the previous record, thus showing the increasing popularity of the sport of trotting. Coming to the totalisator. the investments on Saturday were the largest ever put through the machine in one day at Forbury, and for tlie two days they also constituted a record for the club. The investments on the last race (£7999 10s) were the largest on any individual race at a Forbury Park Meeting, and those on the big race were the largest but one.

Seasonable Buying:—White towels Ss 9d, 3s, 3s 6d, coloured 2s 9d, 3s fid to 5s lid ; cross curtain net 2s Bd, 3s fid, 3s lid-;"table damask 4s lid, 5s 6d, 6s, 8s Gd; long curtain net 5s 3d, 5s 9d, 6s 9d, 7s 3d; serviettes Is Bd, Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s 3d; large stock traycloths, runners etc.—Addisons’s. —Advt. From every part of Now Zealand, in city and way up country, comes high praise for NORTH BRITISH SOLID TYRES for trucks. Place vour orders.

Scliroders are now allowing 3s in the pound on ajl their trimmed hats for , cash—This week we are opening out a splendid range of carpet runners, hearth rugs, curtains in net, Madras, . casement curtains, cretons and serges, j suitable for ball curtains, all marked at j reduced price. Inspection invited at Scliroders.—Advt. . ' Colds, influenza, sore throat, huski- j ness, catarrh, promptly relieved by "NAZOL.” Soothes and relieves. 60 doses Is 6d. Children like AVADE’S WORM ; FIGS. The finest remedy for that pro- | valent complaint—worms. 1

£l3 10s invested in one of Toohey’s bicycles will' never be regretted. Call and see him to-day.—Advt. A. and L. Ross having decided to * close down their toy, china and fancy goods department, offer the whole of their well assorted stock at greatly reduced prices, for two weeks.—Advt. A Dunedin correspondent states that new potatoes are coming in freely and old ones are proportionately declining in value, being quoted during the week as low as £2 10s per ton. Showroom goods at Addison’s: —Embroidered handkerchiefs in fancy boxes (£ dozen to box) at 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, 10s 6d the box; also singly from 9d each ; costumes in grey tweeds from £6; special-designs in camisoles, night: o+r. nil trimmer! with real lace.—Advt

More trousers for the working myn at the H.B. We wish to announce a, further supply of the famous Brown Malette trousers have arrived. In ardor that every working man may have the. opportunity or purchasing a pair of these trousers that defy the hardest wear, we have secured a further l' O pairs. Get in early they’re cheap S.t 19/9. —N.Z* Clothing Factory.— Advt.

We are showing a splendid lot of boys’ clothing at very much below ruling prices. Ladies and maid’s costumes shirts, coats, oil baize shelving 8d per ward. Marcella quilts all at much below ruling price at Schroder’s. Come and see for yourself.—Advt. E..J. Lloyd is one of our busiest grocers, a keen buyer of good quality goods, and always aiming to lighten the thrifty housewife’s toil with such excellent labour savers as GOLDEN RULE Soap, and “NO RUBBING” LAUNDRY HELP. ' Let NORTH BRITISH SOLID TYRES carry your loads. The most satisfactory Truck Tyre service in all the world. Built in Britain by British experts. The Wellington Blouse Company has gone bankrupt and McGruer and Co. bought at half the ordinary wholesale prices the entire stock of over 1,000 up-to-date blouses. This special purchase will be cleared out at half usual prices at the groat Blouse Sale commencing on Saturday, Dec. 4th, and ending on Saturday, Dec. 11th. See price list in this newspaper. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth Advt.

Success to your baking efforts is assured if you use SHARLAND’S BAKING POWDER. Pure and wholesome.