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Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1921, Page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club takes place at 8.30 o’clock this evening. *

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for February must lie paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount.

'l’enders are invited in this issue for the cartage of 20,000 tons of coal from Archer’s mine, Capleston to Cronadun railway station. Tenders close on 17th. March with Mr H. I*. La wry, Box 12, Reef ton.

Lines of special interest for men from the “H. 8.” Colonial woollen singlets and underpants 9s lid and 10s (id, woollen sox 2s (id pr, the famous pre-war quality American denims His 6d pair, guol value in split shooters, woollen shirts and navy flannels at the N.Z Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A painful accident befell a man named Hugh I?mine, who is employed on the excavation works being carried otu by the N.Z. Rialways at Stillwater. He had two lingers on one hand and the thumb of the other severely crushed, and was admitted to the Grey River Hospital yesterday afternoon. The infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in thg, Canterbury Health District for the week ended noon on Monday totalled thirty-eight, as follows:—Westland : Diphtheria 1. Grey: Varicella 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 3, diphtheria 12, tuberculosis 6, pneumonia 3, poliomyelitis 1, varicella 2. erysipelas 1, anthrax 1. Ashburton; Diphtheria 1, poliomyelitis 2, puerperal septicaemia 1. South Canterbury : Scarlet fever 1, poliomyelitis 2. Wreckage which it is feared may be that of the American sailing vessel “John and Winthrop,” due here some time ago from Lyttelton, is reported by the Marine Department near Waipara Point, some 23 miles north of Kaikoura. The steamer Kakapo, which left Grey last Kriday, for Lyttelton, is the ship reporting the wreckage. It is 37 days since the “John and Winthrop” left Lyttelton for Greymouth. Messrs Mark Sprot and Co., Grey agent for the vessel, are uncertain as to whether this wreckage may mean the loss of the “John and Winthrop,” and are awaiting further information. Arriving from Nelson a consignment of 200 i cases of tomatoes, 5s to 7s, according to variety; 50 cases Jonathan apples (401bs) 9s Gd. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., phone 2.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., draw attention to the coming early disposal sale of Mr H. Haile’s stock at South Spit. “H. 8.” Suits for the rising generation arc made with an eye to the future.. All you look for in “H. 8.” Suits for boys and youths, you will find — quality—from coat hanger to buttons, from linings to the fine wear resisting tweeds. Call and see these H.B. Suits. N.Z Clothing Factory.—Advt. His Honour Mr Justice Herdman will leave Christchurch tor Hokitika on .March 30th, to preside over the West Coast sittings of the Supreme Court, and Air Justice Sim will, alter Easter, preside at the Christchurch Supreme Court until the conclusion of the session. The Court of Appeal will sit on April lltli. Tlie Hon W. Downie Stewart lias definitely taken over the portfolio of Customs, and the Hon J. C. Coates that of Native Affairs. Later on, the Hon G. J. Anderson will administer the Alines Department. If Air -Massey goes to England, there will be a furtliei readjustment of certais portfolios, the most important nl which "ill he Railways, as Sir Krancis Bell is sure to take Finance. Picture a new shirt after its first washing. Then buy “H. 8.” brand; they are smart and good. A splendid assortment of neglige shirts to choose from, priced from 8s 9d to 12s ffd at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A very good illustration as to whether the “go slow” was in operation in the Ohai coalfields district or not was shown |,v the railway traffic (remarks the ‘•(Mantau Standard”). For a limited number of days prior to February 3rd, on which date the microbe of inactivity seemed to suddenly disappear from the district, 380 waggons were filled. Bor the same period succeeding that mystical date 770 were filled. U is a most difficult matter for the ordinary layman to believe that such a variation takes place without some definite instructions being received from “some authority.”

On Alondav evening while gathering berries on th 0 banks of the river at Taylorville; two boys named Robert Dixon and Carl Todd, had rather an unpleasant experience. It appears that Todd, who is about 10 years of age, slipped into the river, and not being able to swim would undoubtedly have keen drowned had it not been lor the presence ol mind and tin 1 heroic act of his mate Dixon, who being a fair swimmer plunged into the water and rescued Todd after some considerable trouble. Great credit is due to Dix’on, who is only 11 years of age, as the river was running very high alter the heavy rain of Sunday night. A worlds record breaker always attracts attention, and the poultry lanciers of Auckland reckon they have discovered one in* the shape of a duck competing at the egg-laying competition now nearly finished at Mount Albert (says the 'Star'’). This extraordinary duck has already laid 308 eggs up till last Tuesday, and looks like laying for the remainder of the test, of which there still are four weeks and three days to go to complete the

weeks’ tost. The world’s record is 33!)

eggs for 52 weeks, so that if is quite likely Mount Albert will this year beat the record. Last year the winning duck laid 315 eggs, and although this was not a world's record, it attracted attention from all parts of tin* world es-

pecially as it included a remarkable performance— 224 eggs in 224 days. The competition is exceptionally close this year, iff both fowls and ducks, and ii is quite impossible to guess who "ill he at top when A larch 31st. arrives. The fanciers are getting quite excited over the close finish.

The medicine they all like—WADE’S WORM FIGS. The surest, safest and speediest remedy for worms in children. Contains no injurious drugs and leaves no had after-effects. All chemists.

Footwear now at slump prices. Great clearing sale of ladies, childrens and gent’s boots and shoes at Keller's Sample Rooms, Hokitika, on Saturday and Monday March sth. and 7th. Two days of vigorous bargain giving a clear saving of from 5/- to 20/- off each pair. Heavy discounting lias been done. Our large stocks are now being sold at a loss A few shillings will go a long way at this, the greatest lw>ot bargain sale in New Zealand. AfoGruer and Co., Keller’s Sample Rooms, Hokitika.—Advt.

The canny Scotch are great buyers of No Rubbing Laundry Help, as Is packet does 7 weekly washings, “and so say all of us.”—Hokitika Grocers.

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 plush coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt. CLINCHER CROSS .MOTOR TYRES give the longest life—wholly reliable m wear. Produced in the largest rubber manufactory in the whole Empire .All garages can supply.

’Tis said by some there’s no cure for colds, but “NAZOL” quickly relieves the worst cases. Is ffd.