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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1921, Page 2

An apolo&v appears ii> another column. Tile meeting of delegates of tlie Southern Division, arranged for tomorrow evening has been postponed until Wednesday March 9th. Tire Government offices will be closed on Thursday, March 17th, St Patrick’s Day, and from Friday to Monday, March 25th to 28th, for the Faster holidays.

Dr. Teichelmamr returned to town on Saturday and purposes later taking up his residence permanently here. He is very much improved in health, his many friends will be glad to know.

The meeting of tlie Diggers’ Football Club called for Saturday evening was adjourned and will be held to-night at the Overseas Club at 7.15 p.m. sharp.

The Public Service Commissioner has appointed Air Arthur Fair, L.L.B. barrister and solicitor, of Wellington, to the vacant position of Crown solicitor for Wellington. Mr Fair is a native of Charleston (West Coast), and served in the New Zealand forces from 1914 till 1919.

Proceedings in St. Alary’s club rooms to-night will take the form of a concert followed by parish representatives and the presentation itself. It was stated in error on Saturday that the function would conclude with a dance. Supper will he provided and admission will be free. -Advt.

The local agent of the N.Z Shipping Coy. advises that the S.S. Ruapehu is due to arrive in New Zealand on the 6th March. This steamer will make Wellington her first port of call to discharge mails and North Island passengers there. She then proceeds to Lyttelton to disembark South Island passengers and discharge cargo.

The death took place on Saturday of Mrs Eliza Ann Warnes, at her residence Marsden Road. The late Mrs Warnes was one of Groymouth’s pioneer residents. and one who enjoyed and deserved the highest esteem of all who knew her. Shy was a. native of-Staf-fordshire, England, and had reached the ripo ago of 75 years. A large grown up family is left including Mr E. A. Warnes, of Messrs Nancarrow and Co. and Air Ben Warnes, a wellknown pressman of Wellington. Visit the groat clearing sale, prices are right down. You get the best value, up to date goods, and genuine bargains. We are constantly readjusting our prices to conform with the falling markets. Keeping abreast of the times is our business. Our low prices are the reason for our wonderful growth. Call and see the fresh baigains.—McGruer and Co, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Colds vanish in double quick time when “NAZOL” comes on the scene. 60 doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores, NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is the most lasting of all rubber hose. All hardwaremcn and rubber stores can supply it.

An ideal spirit for both sexes— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. .

Nominations f6r ail bvents ah the Westport Jockey Club’s autumn meeting close this (Monday) night at 9 p.m. with Air R. Patterson, Westport'.

The present test match being played in Melbourne is the 99th of tlie series, of which-Australia has so far won 39, and England 40. The remainder of the games have been drawn. In Australia all tests are played out, but this rule is not followed in England.

A meeting is being convened by the Grey County Council to be held at Greymouth on Thusday evening next to discuss the question of timber royalties. The West Coast Counties are expected to be represented and will discuss the possible encroachment of the

j Forestry Department on local body rei venue with a view to concerted action | for mutual benefit.

Tlie appointment of Mr P. D. N. Yerschaffelt as Assistant Public Service Commissioner in place of Atr Justice F. B. Frazer, who is now president of the Arbitration Court, is announced. At present Air Yerschaffelt holds the position of Chief Accountant at the head office of the Public Trust Department.

Tlie Government has appointed to a temporary position as official publicity officer Air H. T. B. Drpw, a Wellington journalist, who served in New Zealand forces at the front. The Government’s object in makttg the appointment is to clear up the serious leeway ift regard to New Zealand publicity literature, practically nothing having been done in this respect since before tlie war, though other countries seeking to attract immigrants have spent large sums o npropaganda. The Hon G. JAnderson explained that Mr Drew had been appointed publicity agent under the Internal Affairs Department, which intended publishing for advertising purposes outside the Dominion booklets mid pamphlets on New Zealand from the scenic, commercial, and agricultural standpoints.

During Saturday night’s address at the Chautauqua session, a visitor from the country who has seen war service, interjected’ by asking tlie lecturer why America had not come into the war sonoer- why she had waited to get the last son out of the belligerents before taking sides with the Allies? Ihe interruption was not to the pleasure of the audience. Air Eastman waited till iho interjector had completed, and then in quiet, terse words told how the I nited States had first to will over its i,lien population to the mind of war, and having accomplished that most difficult task, Uncle Sam was not. long in getting four millions under arms and transporting hundreds of thousands of lighting men to the seat of war. A quarter of a million 6f tho Amei icaii forces suffered casualties. A pronounced round of applause marked the close of Mr Eastman’s simple yet impressive statements.

The Danish explorer, Captain Hansen, announces the discovery of the flag w hich was planted in 1909 by Commodore (now Admiral) Peary at tho North Pole, at a point 400 miles distant from the Pole.- Peary’s great journey, says an English paper, established the fact that the North Pole lies in the midst of a forbidding ocean which is covered by drifting ice-pack. His achievement was disputed h,v Dr Cook, but has never been doubted by competent judges, and Dr Cook’s allegatons were speedily silenced by their criticism. It is an illustration of the hut that land in Hie Southern Hemisphere is generally antipodal to water in the Northern Hemisphere, that the South Pole is situated on the uplands of a vast continent, where the flags planted by Captains Amundsen and Scott are probably waving to this day.

On the local Bowling Club's green on Saturday afternoon during the afternoon tea adjournment, the occasion was taken by members to bid a formal good-bye to Air P. R- Stewart, the vicepresident ol the Club, who is being transferred to Hamilton. AH Win. Wilson (an ex-President) in the absence of the President in South Westland voiced the regret of members at the coming departure, and paid a high tribute to Mr Stewart’s worth as n member. He had been an excellent member, a regular attender on the green aiul a player of a high standard, having won the Singles championship one year and been runner-up in the following year. Oil behalf of the Club he extended the best of good wishes to Air and Mrs Stewart who had proved estimable citizens, and, who had made many very warm friends in the district. Messrs Nalder and Braddon also paid a tribute to the guest, voicing their own regret and that of other members at the approaching departure and expressing hearty good will for the future. Air Stewart in the course of a feeling reply expressed his appreciation of the appreciative remarks of his wife and himself. Tliey deeply regretted leaving Hokitika where they had spent a very happy time among a large circle of warm friends whom they were loth to leave. He extended liis best wishes to the Club and members for a successful future. Play was then continued. The afternoon tea was kindly provided by Airs Galbraith.

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, vers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment _of furs, Coney plush coats and tho latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Peevishness and irritability are usually signs of worms in children. WADE’S AVORM FIGS are the finest remedy. Children like taking them. Not harmful in any way. All chemists. NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE keeps the garden smiling and the lawns fresh and green for years and years. Famous for long lasting.

One Sparklet Bulb makes a quart of delicious Soda Water. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers.

Motor car owners depend upon CLIN CHER CROSS tyres in all situations and under all conditions. They grip the road, and wear longest. All garages can supply.

SPARKLET SYPHONS put right free. Write for Rubber Washers and Pin, enclosing threepence postage. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers. Sharland and Co., Lad., Wellington.

The Hon E. f\ Lee states that Cab. inet ill a s decided that in view, of the reduced prices now quoted for imported cement, the remission of duty on cement will be cancelled from April 1. A keen South Westland sportsman intends presenting a first class riding whip to the winning owner of the first Wataroa Maiden. The gentleman will present the whip personally after therace. We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the milliner}'> fancy and dress department. We shall be pleased, to see you, and an early visit is desirable. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

A Sparklet Syphon is too valuable to be left idle.- Bulbs B or C now obtainable from your dealer.

Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers

Washboard slavery has gone for ever thanks to No Rubbing Laundry Help. 1/ packet does seven weekly washings. J, Lloyd, agent for No Rubbing. Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiness, catarrh, promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Soothes and relieves; 60 doses Is 6d.