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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1921, Page 2

Gie N.Z. Diggers Entertainers are due to appear in Hokitika next week. Special reductions on millery and blouses at Mrs J. Lloyds.—Advt. Mr Seddon M.P., left for Greymouth to-day and to-morrow proceeds to AA relliugton, having been called away rather sooner than exacted. Mr Sejldon will return shortly to accompany Hon AA r . Nosworthy, Minister of Agriculture, (migration and Tourist and Health Resorts on an official visit to Westland.

On Thursday evening next the advance agent of Ohautuqmi will be here, and meet the local guarantors, in respect to the Hokitika season which opens on February ‘-M, and extends to March 2. 'l’llis year there will be a complete change of performers and lecturers each day of the season—-with two sessions daily. No doubt Chautauqua will bo very popularly received this year. Merchandise branded H.B. sells itself at any time. Just think how last goods will go when genuinely reduced; lie with the wise crowd at the H.B. sale. You are sure to require something. Whatever it is, you will get it at real sale prices.—N.Z. Clothing' Factory.— Advt. Incipieut or long standing colds are instantly relieved by “NAZOL” It’s a scientific remedy that gets to the root of the trouble. Is fid.

I The Walqaiti sailed on Saturday evening for Bruce Bay and Okuru. I Mr T. Pollard’s Greymouth orchestra will supply a musical programme at Pollard’s Pictures to-night, at the Princess Theatre under the baton of Mr H. Hawkins, R.A.M. *

Mr T. Seddon, M.P., has been advised by Mr AV. Bidwell, Secretary of the Racing Commission, that the dates of the visit to the .West Coast has not yet been fixed. The visit will not take place before the middle of February. Due notice will be given when the dates are fixed.

Everything is a great bargain at the H.B. real sale. Therefore we cannot quote you, in these columns, any bargains in particular, but we invite you to call on us early and be convinced with your own judgment. —N.Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt.

The following eight have been selected to represent the Hokitika Bowling Club in two rinks at the West Coast Bowling tournament at Greymouth next month—Messrs Stevenson, Thompson, J. H. AA’ilson, ,AA\ AVilson, AV. Braddon, Benjamin, A. B. King and J. N. Nalder. The memlsers will form their own sections.

A great deal of interest was taken in the timber stacking competition at the AA’atersiders picnic on Cass Square on Saturday. Eighteen hundred feet of timber bad to be stacked compactly in 2 tiers and 2 lengths, points being given for time, neatness, and compactnessthe prizes were, Ist two guineas, 2nd. one guinea, both donated by Mr Butler. Four pairs competed, the winners being Cutbush and On - , Ist., and Coakley and Mate, Greymouth 18min. 14 sees. 2nd.

Beierrfng at tills week’s conference to the .plank in the State, forest policy providing for “the allocation of (say) 20 per cent, of all net revenues received from the sale of virgin timber to the county, within whose boundary the forest, or forests are located for the purpose of building and maintaining roads and bridges and for educational purposes,” Mr AA : . J. Butler (chairman of the Sawmillers’ Federation) expnessed the opinion, that, while it did not greatly affect sawmillers, (the point would lie attacked by the counties.

The death took place at AA’estlaml Hospital yesterday, of Mr George Francis Batchelor, a well known identity of North Revolt Street. The deceased was a native of Bristol,. England, and 83 years of age. Deceased was connected with the AA’heel of Fortune claim at Stafford for many years, and of late years has been residing in North Re veil Street, where lie erected a large vinery, which the inroads of the sea some time ago partly demolished. He was a man of forceful ideas, which did not at all times coincide with the opinions of bis fellow residents. At the Science Congress at Melbourne Sir Douglas Mawson, dealing with the subject. “Macqtiarrio Island and its Future,” said that on that tiny speck of land a wonderful population existed, some of the most interesting species not occurring anywhere else in the Australasian region. Australasians must look to that spot for the only specimens of sea-elephants and King penguins now existing in the Commonwealth Domin“ions. The depredation of sealers had exterminated certain species, and reduced flic numbers of others. The continuance of this traffic unchecked would soon depopulate the island, and

leave it of no further scientific or econnpnic importance. Several possiUh* the island were outlined, but the lecturer emphasised that in his opinion the wisest plan would be the proclamation of the island as a national faunal reserve.

Hotter value than ever. H.B. merchandise at real sale prices. Every article in our Hokitika Branch will tumble down in price, for three weeks. This certainly is a decided advantage to all who would save money. In the ordinary way any. H.B. article is a little better than the ordinary, but just think what it means to he ablo to buy all goods from the H.B. store at genuine sale prices. Our premises will take the place of a great savings bank for three weeks.—N.Z. Clothing Factory .^-Advt. St Francis of Assisi, referred to in Friday’s cable message, the founder of an order of mendicant friars, called Franciscans, was horn at Assisi, in Italy, in 1182. In his youth, prompted by enthusiasm, he renounced his inheritance, and resolved to live on public charity. Large numbers, attracted by his preaching and example, followed the same course, and he composed rules for their organisation, which Rope Innocent 111 sanctiond about 1210, and by which they were forbidden to have any private property, and were bound to preach and labour without salaries, depending on alms for their simple subsistence. They were named Minor Friars. About the year 1220 St Francis visited the East during one of the crusades, and attempted to convert Sultan Meledin, but was not successful. In 1223 Pope Honorius published a bull confirming the verbal sanction which the • order had received from Innocent 111. This fraternity became, numerically, very strong, and influential. St Francis died in 1226, and was canonised by Pope Gregory in 1230,

To wash clothes clean without rubbing, use about 6 oz pure GOLDEN RULE Soap, with one small packet of NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP. Results will delight you.—Dee Bros.

NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is least expensive. Finest quality the world produces. Lasts longest and doßen’t kink. From rubber dealers everywhere. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is the '--rwt spirit in the work! 1 NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE keeps the' garden smiling and the lawns fresh and green for years and years. Famous for long lasting. j Aii agreeable aperient for ladies, children and infants is SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Sweetens the stomach. Cooling and health giving. Most economical.

NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwaremen and rubber stores can supply it. In the summer months you need a bottle of FLUID MAGNESIA in the house. Be sure it’s SHARLAND’S—guaranteed fresh and pure.

' Splendid value in prints, cambric, zephyrs etc., from 1/3 per yard -at Mrs J. Lloyds.—Advt. A car will leave Robinson's Garage to-morrow morning for Waiho Gorge. There are two seats available. For full particulars apply at the Garage.—Advt.

A party of tourists arrived in Hokitika on Saturday night having walked over the Haast Pass from Otago, and up through South Westland. They describe the tour as the finest walk in the Dominion and had a most enjoyable time throughout the trip. One day was spent on Fox Glacier, and t.iree days on Waiho Glacier. No time on the Coast was lost through bad weather.

Night letter-telegrams will now be received at any telegraph or telephone office for transmission within the Dominion. No codes or cipher can be used, and they cannot be sent urgent ‘ collect.” Multiple will not be accepted by telephone, but will be accepted to one hour of the closing of the office of origin or destination whichever is earlier. The charge will be Is fid for the first 36 words, and one half-penny per word in excess. Night telegrams will not be delivered until the morning following the lodgment of the telegram.

Last Monday after the close of business the staff of the local railway and other friends assembled at the station to hid farewell to one of their number, Mr Harry Bell who has been transferred to Greymouth. On behalf of the subscriers, Mr Payne, stationmaster, in a neat little speech asked Mr Bell’s acceptance of a substantial cheque, as a token of the regard in which the departing officer was held by all • who came in contact with him. Eulogistic references to Mr Bell’s many good qualities were made by those present; who all joined in wishing him all good luck in his future work. After the health of the guest had been drunk with musical honours he suitably responded and the gathering dispersed.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. The finest remedy for that prevalent complaint—worms. Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere.

Great sale of drapery now on. Ladies stripe and check zephyr blousffs 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. Ladies model hats reduced to lass than cost. Ready to wears all treduced. Straw hats from 1/6 upwards. Georgette and Ninon blouses to be cleared at, 32/6 each, usual price 47/6 to 75/-, Big cuts in sports coats, skirts and costumes at Schraders great sale. —Advt.

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/- 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 Schraders great clearing Sale now on.- Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—agreeable :Mid 'onelicinl. A tonic hever <ge