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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1921, Page 2

Messrs W. MoKav and Son have opened out a fine assortment of ladies morning glory gowns, overalls and aprons, The Pacific Cable Board notify that the Canadian land lines are interrupted o\vin<; to a blizzard and the worst storm experienced for forty years on the prairies. Tt is expected traffic for the United Kingdom will suffer delay. Cotton goods at bargain prices, printed muslins (double width) 2s lid, now 2s (id, 40inoh zephyrs worth Is fid, now 2s lid ; also lot odd pieces to clear at-ls fid at Addisons.—Advt. Great interest is being centred even outside the district in the forthcoming race meeting at Wataroa and a considerable (,xodiis south will result, to wit-

tless what promises to be a particularly . popular meeting. I Mr Massey addressing school childyen at Rangiora on Tuesday, said that there was one branch of education which ho did not see represented “Where is your New Zealand flag?” he asked. Mr W. A. Banks: We couldn’t find one. Mr Massey; I won’t take that excuse. Tt should he part of the education of every New Zealander to lie taught to respect the New Zealand flag— in other words the way in which the rising generation ar e taught to respect their country. We in the British Empire live under the freest Government of the world. Next time f visit this' school T do hope to see a flag worthy of the Empire at the top of the polo here. Further reductions made at Sebrodcrs great clearing sale of all surplus stock.

Lulios’ lints Is fid upwards, frocks os fid upwards, skirts 7s fid upwards, <>;irls’ hose Is fid upwards, men’s braces Is Howards, collars Is upwards, red bandkercliiefs 9d ench. Tic sure and vis ; t Schroder’s clearinir sale.—Advt. Worms won’t worry your children if you frive them WADE’S WORM FIG'S.. 'l’bis valuable wefmedy expels the worms quickly, surely and safely. Pleasant to take. From all chemists.

Addisons have opened a .good range of plain and striped flannelettes, prices from Is 9d in stripe and 2s 6d in white; also in stock 1 piece 40inch bleached linen at 10s 6d.—Advt. j We are supplying delicious Ice Creams, Iced drinks, fruit salad and cream, pineapple and cream it “The , Kivoli" Revell St. Call along and samj pie, they are delicious.—Advt. The funeral of the late Noel Bennett, son of Mr and Airs Albert Bennett, Jtmr,, who was drowned at Cobden on Wednesday took place, to Hokitika cemetery this morning. The Rev. Pureha.s conducted the services at All Saints Church and the graveside. At Addington stock sales on Wednesday there was a medium entry of‘ fat ; pigs, which met with a good demand, j Prices were a slight improvement upon Mast week’s rates. Values were: Choppers £7 to £7 10s, Light baconors £5 ss. to£s 155., heavy baconers £fi to £0 10s, extra heavy to £7, avej rage price per lb. 71cl to Bd, light porkers £3 I os. to £‘4 10s., heavy porkers £4 15s. to £5, average price per lb. lid to. Bid. There was a small entry of store pigs a keen demand being experienced. No large stores were forward. Values wgjro:—Medium stores£2 10s. to £3 35., small stores £2 2s to £2 10s., Wcaimrs £1 to £1 Bs.

The Hon. J. G. Anderson, Minister of Internal Affairs, in acknowledging receipt of the minutes of proceedings at the conference of local bodies, held in Christchurch recently, relative to the proposed amendment of the Alotor Regulation Act. writes: “I have already given instructions for the preparation of a Alotor Bill for introduction to Parliament, and I hope that it will ho possible to proceed with the measure in the session to be bold towards the end of the present year, and the suggestions of the conference will receive very careful consideration when such Bill is being drafted.”

Showroom bargains at Addisons.— Until Feh. 19th, a discount of Is in th» £ off all ladies’ silk blouses; silk sports coats, all shades, were 755, final offer 52s (id. All millinery further reduced. See our window.—Advt,

Yesterday being the third anniversary of the death of the late Dean Carew a large congregation attended Solemn Requiem Alass celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, at 9 o’clock, by Rev. Father Aubrey, assisted by Father Hanrahan (Ahajira), Deacon, Father Sullivan (Hokitika), Sub-Deacon and Father McGrath, Master of Ceremonies, Father O’Hara (Knmara) was present, and Father La Croix assisted the choir under the leadership of Mr J. AlcSherry. At the conclusion of the hymn “Eternal Rest” was sung by the school children.

Under the Health Act, 1920. the organisation of the Health Department is altered. The “Health Journal’’ announces the following changes:—The Permanent Head (Dr. Valintine) becomes Director-General of Health. The Deputy-Head (Dr. Frengley) becomes Deputy-Director General of Health. Di visions # nre provided as follows, with a director in charge of each: (a) Pub hygiene'(Dr AVitt); (b) hospitals (Dr. Wylie); (e) nursing (Aliss Alaclean); (d) school hygiene (Dr. AVilkins); (e) dental hygiene (Air Hunter); (ft child welfare, (Dr. Truby King); (g) Maori hygiene (Dr. T. Rangihiroa). District Health Officers become medical officers of health. Sanitary inspectors employed by the Department become inspectors of health.

Sheeting bargain till Saturday, Feh. 19th at Addisons.—White in 54inch 5s fid, 5s lid, now 4s lid, 5s fid, 72inch (is, (is 9d, 7s lid, now 5s fid, (is, 7s, SOineh 7s lid, 8s 3d, 8s lid, ntnv 7s, 7s fid, Bs, unbleached 54inch, 5s fid, now 4s lid, 72i»eh (is lid, now (is 3d, 80inc.h fis 3d, 7s 3d, 7s fid, now 5s 9d, (is fid, (is 9d.—Advt.

“I will sentence you to be detained until the rising of the Court, which 1 hope will not be more than a few minutes now,” said Mr Justice Stringer, at Auckland to Raimona Papuni, who admitted the theft of two heifers. Mr Singer said the case was a strange one. The accused had an excellent character and was the father of ten children. Apparently he had lost some cattle and finding a couple of heifers that appeared to be derelict he took them: Papuni was 40 years of age. He was held in high esteem by his neighbours and friends. He had already, been put to great expense having had to hire a motor and travel 100 miles from North Auckland to attend the Court. Furnishing specials at Addisons.— Carpet run tier 14s fid, 12s fid, now 11s, 13s; seagrass mats os fid, 8s to 19s fid, now Is fid, Os 11, 15s fid; Chinese grass mats 3s 9d, os 3d, now 2s lid, 3s lid— Advt. Tomatoes! Tomatoes arriving. A consignment of 150 half-cases," Nelson tomatoes. Price Ys to 8s 9d, according to variety. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No. 2.—Advt. Roys’ navy knit jerseys 5s 6d Upwards at Schroder’s sale. Men’s odd

shirts 5s fid each ; all muslins reduced 8d yd, prints Is, Is fid and Is 9d yard upwards, doctor flannels alf"reduced to meet the times, standard‘sylko 2s per dozeu skeins, men’s straw hats la fid each, parasols 2s fid each at Schroder’s great clearing sale.- Advt. Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere. A soda fountain on a tea-tray—you can make Soda Water in a moment with ia Sparklet Syphon. Bulbs, B or 0, now procurable from all Dealers. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is least expensive. Finest quality tbe world produces. Lasts longest and dosen’t kink. From rubber dealers everywhere. „