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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1921, Page 2

Mr F. Collyor notifies the laundry will he closed from April 2nd till April 12th, with a late night on April Ist.

At the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock a public meeting will be held in connection with the provision of a motor ambulance for Westland district. The meeting if held under the auspices of the West Coast Industrial Ambulance Association, and an invitation to atteu 1 is extended to members of local bodies, sporting organisations and religious denominations. The Mayor will take'the chair at 8 o’clock.

Tiro regimental identification discs that are being found in graves of soldiers in Belgium and France are being forwarded to their next-of-kin. This is being done principally to set the minds of relatives at rest that their dear ones resting places have been located and the bodies removed to concentrated cemeteries.

Tile-concert held in Longford Hall, Kokatahi, on Friday night was a huge success. The concert party journeyed out from Hokitika, and produced a delightful programme, which was very much appreciated by the audience. A few of the items rendered in Hokitika the previous evening were repeated. The committee wish to render their very hearty thanks to them, and also to Miami Mrs W. Kelly, who so kindly supplied the music for the dance, and to Mrs Graham for the use of the hall.

At the Mart this morning, Messrs Jeffries mid Coy., sold the rights to the booths etc. at the Hokitika races on Easter Wednesday. No 1 Publican's Booth was secured by Mr D. Hunter after some spirited bidding at £6l. and No 2 went to same purchaser at £3l. The sweets stall was secured by Mr D. Dowell at the nominal price of £2. The total realised £94, was a satisfactory advance on that of last year for the Westland Racing Club. Recommended by the medical profession —WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

A social and dance will he held in the Supreme Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o’clock, to fa re well Mi and Miss Jacobs. Good music. Supper provided. Admission 1/*. —Advt. In accordance with the decision of j the Board of Trade, Hokitika and district bakers notify that from to-day the p'rice of bread will be 1/1 per four lb. loaf, dash over’ counter or coupons and 1/2 if booked. Orr Bros, are running a. passenger lorry to Hari Hari Races on Saturday, Fares £1 return; and to Kumara Races on Easter Monday, fares (>/- return Seats can be booked at •). Breeze’s Tobacconist or at' Garage. Wharf St.Advt. The 21-year old son of Mr Conning bad a narrow 'escape from drowning yesterday. The little fellow fell through the hand-bridge at the residence Upper Weld street into two feet of water. Being missed he was seen by his father, who had to use first aid to bring the little one to. The death took place at Hokitika yesterday of Mr Henry Morgan, a well known resident of Stafford after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Kumara and 40 years of age, having followed mining since boyhood He leaves a. wife and four young children to whom will he extended the sincert' sympathy of th(. community.

Patroils, you ban look fortvard to a good time oil Wednesday at the Sale (if Work under the able management of St. Pajil’s Ladies’ Guild. All tastes catered for. If you don’t like afternoon tea, order jelly and cream and your need will he supplied. Mothers will find nice warm clothing for their hoys and girls. As you are busy Inning during the evening, you will be able to listen to the strains of music.

When completed there will be 1200 military and Imperial overseas soldiers’ cemeteries in .Fraiioc and .’Belgium. They will he along the front held by the British and overseas forces, and two of them have been completed. One of the completed cemeteries situated nit Forceville, about 5} mils northwset of Albert, mid the other at Louevencourt, three miles further away in the same direction. Each grave has a permanent headstone.

Several prisoners who were out oil hail awaiting trial ill Christchurch within recent months absconded. One of tiiese, Harold George, who was airested with another man at the trots at Addington on November 9th., on a charge of attempted theft- from the person, has been arrested by the Adelaide police. He will probably he extradited. Another "bail jumper” Arthur Thomas Hart, against whom are charges of a similar nature to those against George, is also believed to he in Australia. Friday's Christchurch “Press’ says; —The supposed loss ot over £IOOO -by a working woman on Wednesday morning. now turns out to he merely a eas,, of forget!nines. As she was preparing to come to town to continue her search yesterday, she opened a brown paper pah-el which she had curried with her on the previous day. aiid in this parcel was the handbag containing the money. She had wrapped >t up after getting the money from the hank, and forgotten all about it. The idea of a low level bridge to af-

ford a temporary crossing at the Little Wanganui river till the main road bridge, which will fi(, the permanent .crossing, is erected, is being urged now hv the motor car proprietors who

are tIOW realising that the river crossing in question will be a bar to southern motor traffic (text season if steps not taken to provide a temporary means of crossing. The ford is becoming deeper and will eventually block motor traffic either on its own power or with a horse ferry. The low level . bridge suggested appears tu he the only solution of the matter in sight. Prices now near to pre-war, halfprice days. Last days of sale commence Saturday, March 12th and ending Monday, March 21st. Drapery prices right down to bedrock ; goods that you need every day now marked to half usual prices. Great preparations have been made to make this our greatest bargain sale. Prices now lower than ever. Hosts of big bargains throng the store. Sale days are nearing the end, and we urge you to-shop to-day and secure the pick of our half price bargains.—McGnter and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Heady for instant use, “ NAZOL ” is. sure protection against coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, vastly superior to all other stimulants. Hundreds of thousands of motorists acclaim the unquestioned superiority of CLINCHER CROSS TYRES, under all Mind and climatic conditions. All garages can supply.

Public speakers, reciters, singers! Use “NAZOL” to prevent or relieve huskiness, soreness and irritation of the throat. Ready for instant use anywhere.

Arriving from Nelson a consignment of 200 i eases of tomatoes, 5s to 7s, according to variety; 50 cases Jonathan apples (401bs) 9s 6d. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., phone 2.—Advt. Keep the kiddies well. “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar.

Country motorists appreciate the resiliency and great durabilty of CLINCHER CROSS MOTOR TYRES. The world calls them “The Tyres that are superior.”

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

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS are acknowledged everywhere.

Take no risks with that cold secur-J a pottle of “NAZOL” at once. Only 1/6 for 60 doses. All chemists and stores.

Motor car owners depend upon CTJN CTTER CROSS tyres in all situations ami under all conditions. They grip the road, and wear lon-rest. All gar-

age's can supply. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS—Agreeable and beneficial. A tonic bever.age.

The Imperial War Graves Commit- , »c is still engaged in recovering the odies of soldiers who made the snreme sacrifice in the Great War >n •ranee and Belgium. From recent adices 130,000 bodies have been removed o military /cemeteries. The work can nly be carried on during the spring utumii, and summer months. The ,odies buried in isolated graves are teing removed in order that their nemories may be perpetuated. An important scheme of road construction has been put into operation n Dunedin. According to Mr F. J. ilallantyne, who is in charge of the cork. Trinidad asphalt is being put town with a special plant at the rate ,f 1000 yards a day, though no more than twenty-four men are employed on the job. Already Stuart Street, the Octagon and King Edward Road have received attention, and the result is proving satisfactory in every way. Die great benefit claimed for the new scheme is that it lowers maintenance costs to a minimum. 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 desk-able. Schroder and Co.— Advt. NO RUBBING Laundry Help is really wonderful. Washes clothes clean without injury. Is packets do seven weekly washings.-— Dee Bros., agents for No Rubbing. When there’s a better solid Truck Tyre than the present NORTH BRITISH, the North British Rubber Co. will make it. Agents and service dealers. An ideal spirit for both sexes.WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.