Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1921, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

Special reductions on millery and blouses at Mrs J. Lloyds.—Advt. The entries for the fat stock sale at Aralmra on .Monday, appear in this issue. Bargains in cotton dress goods.— Lot odd lines to be cleared at 1 6 yd Printed musilm, beven designs 'now 2/6. Double width zephyrs. Few designs now 2/11.—Addisons.— Ativt.

Look along to-day at the new fruit and confectionery shop in Revofl Street, opposite Stafford Street, opened by Miss Jane Holmes. All patrons will be welcome and they will got go*d value.

■ The Surgeon Superintendent of Grey Hospital reported * ( >r December:—Patients remaining from November, 64 ; patients admitted, 30; patients discharged, 25; patients died, 7; patients remaining 62. Ages of deaths: 83, 77, 70, 60, 50, 41, and 12 years-.

That time-honoured institution, the toll-gate, is shortly to bo revived locally bv the Hutt County Council. The cost of the upkeep of the Day’s Bay road has been exercising the council for some time past, and at Wednesday's meeting it was derided to take the necessary steps to obtain authority to erect a toll-gate on the highway

The United -States, in spite of the fact that she acquired great quantities of gold during the war in payment for her supplies sold to European Powers, is buying gold at present, but largely for art and industrial purposes. Shipments of gold from New Zealand mines have been made, and others are pending. Gold values in London have declined of late, largely because of tho rise in the dollar exchange, which is now about 3.74 compared with 3.49 a month ago.

A case is reported to have occurred in which- the firm concerned (says the “Hawke’s Bay Tribune”), if they were not- guilty of profiteering, seem to have been flirting dangerously with that gentle but most unpopular art. A man purchased a hat, for which he paid 455, and, on examining it in detail when he brought it home, he discoverred, in the interior, the price marked 26s in plain figures, inside the‘leather protection. He took the chapeau back to the shop, charged the firm with profiteering, and pointed out the old price of 265. Tho proprietary expressed their profound regret, saying that a mistake had been made, and handed the purchaser a refund of 19s.

At the close of the public meeting at the Town Hall last night, the members of the Westland Electric Power Board met Mr L. Birks, and had an informal conference regarding general procedure, and immediate action which might l>e taken. There were present Messrs Murdoch, Chesternian, Ward, Duff, Wells, Perhnin, Morel and f Bruce. A telegram of apology from Mr W. -T. Butler, chairman of the Board, detained on the East Coast, was received. Mr Birks went into further details regarding local possibilities, and a line of action was discussed for preliminary action. Mr Birks also gave a quantity of detail information on the subject, and much experience derived from actual practice in other parts ot the Dominion. Some very useful suggestions regarding initiating works were offered, and these will he considered by the Board at a regular meeting as early as convenient. Mr Birks left for Wellington this morning.

CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES give the longest life—wholly reliable >n wear. Produced in the largest rubber manufactory in the whole Empire .All

garages can supply. “XAZOL” fixes ’em. It vanquishes colds, and soothes throat and lungs. From any chemist or store. Is 6d. When there’s a better solid j Truck Tyre than the present NORTH BRITISH, the North British Rubber Co. will make it. Agents and service dealers.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS has stimula ting affect on the whole system.

The Wahine’s* mails connected with tin West Coast express at Christchurch f iiis morning.

It is understood that tjie negotiations for the purchase of Messrs Ferguson Bros’ estate at Little Wanganui, South "Westland, for a soldiers’ settlement, have ended abortively.

Mrs Jane Leatlnvood, an old resident of tbe Grey Valley, died at Reefton Hospital on Wednesday night. Deceased was a native of New South Wale, and 80 years of age, and had been a resident of the Grey Valley for over 50 years. She leaves three daughters.

Our millinery must go. Balance of model hats now 21s. Ready-'-o wear 155., and 10s 6d. Straws— choice 3/IT and 7/6. Lot silk and pique pullon hats 2/11. Children rush bats 2/6 2/11.- —Addisons. —Advt.

A record for speying cows was established for Southland last week, at Warwick Downs station, when Mr J. M. Watson operated upon 217 cow-s in one day. Mi« Watson had the assistance of ropers,’ hut performed the operations himself. For several years Mr Watson had been anxious to establish a record, but the necessary cows were not available. and his tally should stand for some time.

In addition to the formation of a training track at the Hokitika racecourse, other minor improvements are about to l>o carried out. Tbe roofs of the main buildings are to be painted, and a new entrance is to be provided to the bird cage to better regular traffic and keep tho area required for tbe horses more private. In future only officials and those immediately concerned in the event in hand will be allowed on the grass enclosure. Other minor improvements to the interior of the buildings are being seen' to also.

Showroom oddments at Addisons: -- Children’s white cotton bloomers 1/6. 1/9, 1/11. Few only art silk sports coats 35/-. All others now 63/-. Silk ankle hose in black, tan, grey or white 3/11. White lace lisle hose 2/9 white cotton 2/6, black cotton 2/6, 2/9.

A million and a half sterling is to be expended by the Southland Power Board in developing 20,00!) h.p. of hydro-electricity from Lake Monowai, sixty miles from Invercargill. The pressure “head” will he 187 , feet (Coleridge has 480 feet), and one part of the pipe line will lie a mile of totara wood pipe 6ft in diameter. A thousand poles have already been landed a;t Bluff, for tbe commencement of 165 miles of pole lines required for the complete scheme. At first only 8000 h.p. will be generated to serve Southland and parts of Clutha and Bruce counties in Otago.

A daring burglary at St lvilda, Dunedin, has been reported. A business man, before retiring to rest, placed a bag containing about £1(X) underneath his bed. On entering Itbe bathroom the next morning lie found the window open. His suspicions were naturally aroused, and on returning to the bedroom he discovered the bag and contents missing, Another house in North-east Valley was entered a few nights ago during the absence of the occupants, but until their return tbe articles stolen (supposed to be cutlery and silverware) cannot be ascertained.

Some excitement'was caused in Manners street, Wellington, on Tuesday by tlie arrest of three stewards l>elongiug to the liner Pakeha. The licensee of the Clarendon Hotel considered lie had reason to order the men off his premises. One man, it is said, refused to quit, and the police were called in. It is alleged that the two others interfered with the police, and after a lively encounter, in which the uniforms of the officers of the law were damaged, the three stewards Were lodged in the Ta.anaki street cells. Charges of obstructing the police, using obscene language, and damaging police uniforms will bo preferred against the prisoners, and one man will be charged with refusing to quit licensed premises .when ordered to do so.

Blouses at bargain prices at Addisons. Now showing in our window a splendid lot of silk blouses in plain and striped at 4/- in the £ discount. Reduced prices in Sea Grass mats and square*, 5/6 for 4/6, 8/- for 6/11, very special 19/6 for 15/6, squares 6ft x 9ft 35 - for 30/- 9x12, 67/6 for 57/6, 8x If 84/. for 70/-. All axminster hearth rug*-' less 10%. Addisons.—Advt.

Ail accident which luckily was Hot attended by serious consequences occurred in Wellington harbor on Monday night. The ferry steamer Maori had pulled out from the Ferry Wharf and started down t-he harbour when a launch ran into the steamer’s counter. The ferry boat was gathering speed, while the launch.was not travelling very fast, and this probably saved the occupants from a ducking and perhaps worse. The accident was caused through the steering-gear of the launch becoming suddenly jammed. Had this happened a few moments earlier the vessel would have struck the Maori on the side, and probably have suffered serious damage. As it was the damage was only slight, but the launch was found to be leaking. There were three people in the launch when the accident occurred.

It is required by the Anns Act that automatic pistols must he handed in, whereupon tho owner will he paid compensation. There is a clause which allows “war trophies” to be retained, but it is noticeable (states the Auckland “Herald”) that returned soldiers show a decided preference to receive the money than to keep their relics. So far 70 automatic pistols, some of them of German manufacture, have been handed in. There has been some

misunderstanding in regard to revolvers. If there is a good reason, such as protection of the home, revolvers may be retained, otherwise the owners must dispose of them in the best way . they can, either by destroying them or selling to dealers. The police will not accept them. Owners of firearms should take the name of the makers, and the number of weapons when making application for registration. Registration has to be made before January 31st, but the period in which automatic- pistols may be handed in is three months. * There arc NORTH BRITISH SOLTI) TRUCK TYRES for every truck. Form-a-trucks, Ford one-trucks, and every kind of runabout. Giving the world’s best service always.

Splendid value in prints, cambric, zephyrs etc., from 1/3 per yard at Mrs J. Lloyds.—Advt. M essrs M. Houston and Co publish in this issue detailed particulars of’ the various entries for next Wednesday’s store stock sale at Kokatahi.

To suit the convenience of those interested, the meeting of the Chautauqua guarantors has been postponed from Tuesday until Thursday evening next at 7.30 p.m.

Men’s and Boy’s clothing at special discount of 10% or 2/- in the £ Our goods are all new and this should appeal to all thrifty buyers. Few bojs washing suits to clear at 10/- and 12/6. Addisons.—Advt. *

Perfect weather prevailed to-day for the Greymouth Watersiders picnic excursion to Hokitika. A special train with a large number of holiday makers arrived shortly after 11 o’clock, Cass Square being made the general rendezvous. The town wears a busy aspect with the large influx of visitors. On Cass Square a lengthy sports programme was being carried, on during the afternoon. The excursionists return north by special train at 5.50 p.m.

An Auckland authority, in an interview this week, stated:—“There appears to he no sign of a further drop in securities. The indications are that on t!ie contrary, bedrock prices have about been reached. A factor to be borne in mind is that the amount of money available for investments is restricted hv the sums which merchants and retailers have got locked up in their businesses. A certain amount also is tied up in war bonds. As regards the latter, numbers of peojble who have taken them up because they were obliged to do so are selling them at 10 per cent discount, in order to get the use of their money for other investments which offer better rates of interest. The falling prices of leading investment stocks make these more attractive as investments.

Great sale of drapery now on. Ladies stripe and check zephyr blouses now 6/11, white and coloured voile blouses now 8/11 and 9/11. Ladies white cotton vests now 3/6 and 3/11 at McGruer and Co., Hokitika, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

A lecture on “Treatment of Wounds” was given by Dr Spencer Daniel at a meeting of the Christchurch Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The great danger with wounds, said the lec-

turer ,was infection, and it was the duty of the first aider to prevent this by the discreet use of -antiseptics. Strong antiseptics should he used with caution, because, they were prone to cause coagulation of the albumen. . Scalp wounds always required special attention, because, where sepsis occurred, there was a possibility of meningitis. The lecturer issued a warning to gardeners whose wounds, he said, should receive special attention owing to the danger of tetanus, or lock-jaw, which existed where manure was used.

Ladies model hats reduced to lass than cost. Ready to wears all iredneed. Straw hats from 1/6 upwards. Georgette and Ninon blouses to he el'eareil at 32/6 each, usual price 47/6 to 75/-. Big cuts in sports coats, skirts and costumes at Schroders great sale. —Advt.

For light cost under heavy loads there’s no truck tyre to compare with NORTH BRITISH SOLID TRUCK TYRES. Gunrpnteed for 10.000 miles.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the whiteness of your linen is a graceful tribute to the excellence of NO RUBRING Laundry Help.—Dee Bros., agents for NO RUBBING.

Great reductions in silks, crepe do chine must go 13/6 per yard, worth 19/6; georgette 9/11 yard; gold embroidered ninon 9/11 yd. only. Men’s linen collars 1 J- each; Boys underwear 3/- each. All our washing prints suitable for making shirts 1/6, per yard. These are some of the cash bargains offering at Schroders gtreat clearing Sale now on.'— Advt.