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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1921, Page 2

Good value in navy and coloured serges at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.

The D.I.C. Christchurch has an interesting announcPflient in this issue in reference to household goods.

Messrs W. McKay' and Son draw special attention to great values in strong wearing shirts, that should prove of interest to our readers.

Air H. E. Nightingale accompanied by his wife and child have arrived to take over the Dominion Hotel, at the end of the week.

The Chautauqua season closes tonight. It is understood that the guarantee for next season in a year’s time is almost completed, so though there will be regrets that the sessions end to-night tlx* folk can look forward hopefully to the new season a year hence.

The goldminers of Otago are suggesting a Dominion Conlerence to urge tlie Government to give favourable ear to the miners’ request for a grant per ounce covering the loss sustained by the gold producers during the war period on the gold commandeered by the. Imperial authorities at a price below the world’s parity. The many friends and clients ot Glasson arid Co., Wardell’s Buildings Christchurch, will be interested to know that a member of the firm will bo in Hokitika this week on Thursday. and Friday till 5-30 p.m. and Saturday till 9 p.m. Tn addition to taking orders for suits to measure from £5 17s. 6d. ATr Glasson j,s, showing samples of the following lines Sports Suits £3 19s 6d. all wool tweed Skirts 35'9, all, wool colonial costume tweed 56 inches wide 12/6 yard. Ladies overcoats 105/-, colonial tweed costumes in stock sizes 97/6, all wool navy serge fast dye 15/6 yard usually 29/6. Jap silk blouses 19/0, 25/-; crepe do ehene blouses 35/-; Afen’s tweed trousers 1 7 Hi, riding; breeches 27/6. Sample room in Revell Street, next t<> Lawn’s tobacconist.—Advt. .

The hank robbery at Alurchison calls to mind a similar attempt to rob the Bank of New South AVales nt Feilding about twenty-five years ago (says the “Mannwatu Daily Times”). A junior, who was generally regarded as a gentle and simple-minded youth, was met on his return to the sleeping quarters at the bank by n stalwart Bill Sykes, armed with a sand bag and a rope with which to subdue and hind his prospective victim. To his surprise, quick as a, flash. the bank revolver was touching his ear, and h<* was marched through the dark street to the police station, where, under orders, lie very reluctantly knocked for admission and submitted to official arrest. He received a sentence of three years’ hard labour. The plucky junior was duly promoted and became the hero of the tennis courts for having captured a desperate ruffian at the point of' ati empty pistol.

At a meeting of the town members of the Westland County Council yesterday tenders received for works advertised were declined, being much above the estimate. Fresh tenders will be invited. The offer of F. Woodham to construct Little Wanganui' track for £ll7 was accepted. The Chairman (Air Alurdocli), Messrs Duff, Jeffries ami the Clerk (Afr Evans) were appointed to represent the Council at the conference at Greymouth to-morrow evening regarding timber royalties. Representatives of the Duller, Inangnhun and Grey Counties will he present, also. Tt was resolved to arrange for a residence for the roadman recently appointed at Hari Hari. A report was read from (Overseer .Millnor relative to the dangerous speed at which heavily laden motors and lorries were crossing bridges in the County, and it was resolved to notify that the speed when crossing the bridges should be reduced to three miles per hour to avoid the risk and danger now resulting from an excessive rate of speed.

Captain Upton who so delighted the fojk at the Chautauqua session last night, has a quiet way of getting in his: points. lie told his audience that lie had taken a walk round the town of Hokitka yesterday, and during his ramble, h G had scrambled through : ’me blackberries, and put his head through a hole in a tin fence, and then he saw a fine large swimming pool—without any water in it! This reference to the unused and uneared for swimming baths, brought down the house. Tt was some time before Afr Upton could proceed, and then he delivered a, homily on citizenship and what might be done to remedy the position. He bad enquired and found out that about £IOO were required to make that swimming pool of use and seiwice, and if in use and service it was instrumental in saving one life, the expenditure was worth while. It was worth while, also, as a means for healthy recreation, and lie hoped the people would see to it tlie pool was filled with water. Later, when speaking his thanks, he said he hoped to return to New Zealand and when he did he would (*OIOO along and have a swim in their pool, a remark eliciting great applause Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, beavers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment of furs, Coney plusli coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers.' Inspection invited.—Advt.

-Peevishness and irritability are usually signs of worms in children. WADE’S WORM FIGS are the finest remedy. Children like taking them. Not harmful in any way. All chemists. Gardeners. Buy your Garden Hose now*. Buy the best. Buy NORTH BRITISH. It doesn’t kink. It lasts longest. Sold by all rubber dealers One Sparklet Bulb makes a quart of delicious Soda Water. Bulbs B or C now procurable from all dealers. Recommended by tho medical pvoWio» WOl UK'S SCHNAPPS

' Notice of the impounding of ft bay horse appears in this issue.

Mrs J. Lloyd, having purchased a complete stock of warehouse millinery samples, is now filtering them at exceptional value. This handsome selection is well worth inspection.

Persons desiring to appear before the Price investigation Tribunal which sits at Hokitika on Frida/ morning, should arrange to do so with the local factory inspector, Sergt. King. A choice lot of new season’s furs, dress" materials,! crepe de chenes, scarves, skating sets, etc., now showing at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. Last month £1798 3s 3d wa,s the Customs revenue collected at Grey mouth, being £849 14s 3d less than in January, while the beer duty last month waft £156 3s 3d, or £9B 9s 9d less then in January. The Registrar of the Supreme Court at Hokitika has been advised by his Honour Justice Herdman that owing to stress of business in Christchurch, the Hokitika sittings set down for 16th, March will bo adjourned till 30th March.

Arrived this morning, delicious Christ church tomatoes ,apricots, pears, plums peaches, cucumbers; also choice SunkisL oranges. We are. selling Sunldst lemons at Is 6d per doz. We will he landing Nelson tomatoes by first boat, which we ■ will be able to supply at from os to 6s per case; book your order earlv. Advt.

The Dominion Championship Rifle meeting opens on Thursday next, 3rd March. Telegrams are to he addressed to Trontham Military Camp. The hours of attendance (during Rifle meeting only) 9 u.m. to 5 p.m. and 7.10 p.m., Saturday close at 9 p.m. ond on Sunday hours will he 10 a.m. to 10,30 a.m. and 5.5 p.m to 5.30 p.m.

When speaking of local topics at the Opera House last night, Captain l pton remarked that during the day he had met Hokitika’s mathematical wonder, and in return he would give Hokitika, a mathematical benediction. “May, lie said. “Hokitika gain much by addition, and lose nothing by subtraction, may there he no division of Hokitika while the 'multiplication of Hokitika he would leave to the people themselves” (Loud applause and much cheering). Last week 5233 tons 12 cwt. of coal was exported from Grey mouth, compared with 4431 tons 3 cwt. from Westlion. The local mines contributed as follows: Liverpool, 2121 tons 17 cwt.; Blackball, 1706 tons 1 cwt.; Reefton, 826 tons 6 cwt.: I’aparoa, 224 tons 15 cwt.; Bienvorth, 245 tons 12 cwt.; Brunner. 37 tons; Dobton 52 tons 1 cwt. The Westport Coal Company’s export was 2228 tons 3 cwt.; and the •Stockton Company’s 2203 tons.

The Hon W. I townie Stewart. Minister of Internal Affairs, has taken up his duties informally, and the final allocation of his portfolios followed yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. He has greatly improved in health and though unable to got about without the aid of crutches is well able to attend to business. His power of mental concentration seems never to have been impaired by his severe, physical disability. Owing to Mr Stewart’s acceptance of Ministerial office bo has resigned the chairmanship of the Hospital Commission. At a meeting of the Greymouth Bowling Club. Mr W. Reynold’s wrote offering a set of four badges to he played for between the Greymouth and Hokitika clubs on similar lines to the Ballinger Buckles. The badges are to lie four miniature howls in vulcanite set on a gold liar; the whole badge being about 11 inches long and suitable to be pinned on’the. blazer. It was decided to heartily thank Mr Reynolds. Ib was decided that it at least three rinks could he arranged that Westport and Reefton he written to .asking if March 12th would he a suitable date to play for the Ballinger Buckles.

Tlie planet Saturn is a very interesting object in the telescope at present. This planet revolves round the sun in about twenty-nine and a half years, so that twice in that period, about, every fifteen years, the ring plane of Saturn appears edge on to the earth. At about this time the plane of the rings passes through the sun, so that the sun is then shining on the edge of the rings, and they are not visible. About February 22. the Earth crossed the plane of Saturn’s rings from the north to the south, and the sun was then also slightly to the south of the plane of the rings. On April 9 the sun crosses the plane of the rings from the south to the north and between these dates the rings are visible.

We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, 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 Bor C now obtainable from vour dealer.

Hr E. J. Lloyd is a great enthusiast for NO RUBBING Laundry Help, because it has proved such a wonderful boon to toiling housewives.

Colds, influenza, sore throat, huskiness, catarrh, promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Soothes and relieves; 60 doses Is 6d.

Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. Purchase onlv bottles with wrappers intact.