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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1921, Page 2

The “Guardian” "ill not he published to-morrow “Good Friday,“ nor oil Easter Monday.

A reminder is given of the meeting of members of the Diggers’ Fmith.Jl Club this evening at 8 o’clock.

The Exclusive Blouse Coy. ot ( hiisl - ehureli, has an interesting announcement in this issue of a visit to Hokitika commencing on Saturday morning next.

Your attention is drawn to the continuation of St. Paul’s sale of work. Patrons who "'ere hindered by the storm have another opportunity to help a worthy cause.

It is considered likely that the Hon H. D. Bell, Commissioner of State Forests, "ill visit the West Coast in tho recess ami consult with local bodies regarding their quota of royalties under the Forestry regulations.

When dealing with charges of riding I bicycles at night without a light, at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, the ! Magistrate said apparently the new 1 broom was sweeping clean. He explain- • ed that the h.ve-laws were often allowed to he almost forgotten and then a i sudden action was taken and a number of prosecutions took place. Seigt King stated as far as he was concerned the live-laws would he enforced. That , there was too much bicycle riding at | night without lights and it would have . to he stopped j Schroder and Co. have much pleasure J in announcing the arrival of their first | shipment of millinery in velours, bea- ■ vers, 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 has stimulnt ing effect on the whole system.

Winter weather calls for H.IL footwear. Men’s Derby hoots from >‘3ss, split shooters 32s Cd. Ladies Derby and court shoes from 32s 6d. Visit our juvenile department. Always a good assortment to choose from at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The Prime Minister is busy arranging for his departure for England next month, hut the date is not yet fixed. Meantime, owing to the uncertainty of the time of departure, lie has berths pencilled on four ship's which are to sail at various times during the month.

The handicaps for the Hokitika races are due on Monday night, and acceptances will close at 10 o’clock the fallowing night (Easter Tuesday). '1 he races will he held on Easter Wednesday, . the first event starting at 12.13 o’clock. - In the absence of Mr fame, ),r A ' 1)111111 (Koiterangi) will he the Clerk of the Course. j

Me and Mrs T. Hauler and son have sailed for London, leaving by the Ruahine last week. Mr Hamer lias important mining matters in hand, including some ventures aflecting the es Coast, lint owing to the sudden death ot a London principal, was recalled on important private business. Mr Hamer hopes to he able to revisit New Zealand later in the year.

When it comes to a question of shew .rood value, it will pay you to purH.ase .roods which bears the Dominion famed" H.B. brand. Everything »i working men’s wearables to he had at the “H B.” Strongs denims, flannel imders in grey, Shetland and navy working shifts ti.'ivy drill, striped dn and Oxford, strong tweed trousers, .rood braces, woollen sox. oilskins, buttcrllvs etc. etc. at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Some visiting members of Parliament are expected to tour the Coast during the Easter holidays. Mr J. P* 1 uko ’ C M.G. (Mavor of Wellington) and mein--I,er for Wellington North, and Mr K. Williams. M.P. for Bay of Plenty, are likely to be among the number. A party is arranging to motor from Pieton down the Coast to the Wailm Gorge, and return via Christchurch and Kaikourn to Pieton.

Special 2s lid sale. Three days only, Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, March 24th to 29th. The finish o « successful sale; wonderful 2s lid bargains. You can buy more tor 2s Hit now than 2s lid ever bought before. See big price list circulating through Ibis newspaper. Take this good tip; .ret down early. Hundreds of 2s lid bargains in every department.-Me-Gruer and Co.. Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

An interesting remark which conveyed a lot of meaning was passed at We--1 burton last week when th 0 police were searching the Ruahine (says the Post)

•'What are you looking for sii . enquired one of the firemen of a detective. “For stowaways,” was the reply. •• \nvone stowing away from a countix like'this at the present times deserves his head read,” commented the fireman. “This is not a time for stowaways.”

Put first things first, purchase from “H.B.’s” and automatically you put the first tiling first, viz. “Quality. Men’s Sac Suits £5 10s, £5 17s Gd. to 19s Gd. Men’s Colonial sport suits 9os £o 10s at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At the practice of the Municipal Band last eveiiin, final arrangements were made for the engagement to play at the Ha,4 Hari Race Meeting on Saturday The lorry will leave the Hokitika'River Bridge at G. 30 Saturday morning for Hari Hari, th e hand will remain there overnight, and on Sunda\ will come up as far as Ross where a programme will be played during the afternoon leaving Ross for Hokitika towards evening. The Band "ill pbiy a programme at the Mental Hospital on Sunday, April 3rd.

There will he shortly shipped from New Zealand a special team of six fat cattle hound for Australia to compete ; ,t the principal shows in the Commonwealth. These cattle are the property of Mr F. G. Moore of Busily Park, Wanganui, and Mr I*red 1* aiicy, of Nelson. These enthusiastic exhibitors have joined forces to compete against the pick of Australia. The best bullocks are Park Prodigious and Kai Iwi Chum. The former is claimed to he tl, ( . best bullock in the world, weighing 1 ton 12) cwt. H is Mr Moore’s intention to get him to 40001 b. before he leaves. This lot of oattfa will be the best that lias ever left New Zealand.

There was a sensation at a Roman Catholic annual concert in the Empire Theatre at Dargaville on Thursday night (says the “New Zealand Herald”). All went well until the last tableau “God Save Ireland” when the Very Rev. Dean Van Dyk spoke 0,1 the Irish question and bitterly attacked Mr Llovil George. He accused the British of “lying and treachery” and of outrages in Ireland his remarks provoking great resentment. H ( > asked the audience to join in singing the Irish national song along with the children, and this they did standing. The dean then went off the stage and the cuitain fell, whereupon Air Calder called „„t for the curtain to he raised while they sang the National Anthem. Still no move was made by the dean. Then Mr A. K. Harding took charge of the concert. There was tense excitement. Tie said the dean had not played the game. They had come for a concert not for an address on the Irish question. The dean had spoken very illadvisedly and at a most inopportune time. Mr Harding then called upon the audience to sing “God Save the King,” and this was done heartily Inmost people in the hall, but the dean did not mak t . his reappearance. There is great resentment over the dean’s remarks and attitude.

Keep the kiddies well. “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar.

When there’s a hotter solid Truck Two than the present NORTH BRITISH, the North British Rubber Co. will make it. Agents and service dealers.

Ready for instant use, “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.

The Ruatapu and Mananui combined sports take place on Saturday at Fake .Maliinapua, and they should prove a very popular gathering. The handicaps lor some of the main events appear, in this issue.

A capital programme has been arranged for the concert at Kanien on Easter Alondnv night. Keenan’s coach for performers will leave the Convent corner at 7.30 p.m. For the ball to follow the music will he provided by Mr laiwn.

The following wlil represent Umteds in their opening match with Kiwi Juniors on Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. Wogan, McDonald, Stevenson (2), Gibbons ,MoFnrlu.no (2), Fowler, Durham, Staines, Connor, King, Dale, Herring and Wallace. All the above are requested to be on the ground at 10.1 o sharp.

When the Rockhampton branch of the Commercial Rank of Australia open ed on the morning of the Bth inst., a voting girl entered, and, advancing to the counter, asked the toller, a noting man named Cunningham for some deposit slips. The teller gave the girl the slips, and she turned to go out, but a few moments later, as he "ent to the wife, which opens just behind the counter, the girl covered him with a small revolver, and said: “Hands Up,” Cufiningham said: “Not on your lift,” and promptly seized the revolver with the left hand below the trigger, and engaged in a desperate struggle with the girl, who did not desist until Cunningham forced the weapon from her. She then collapsed. The police arrested the girl, who lias since made a written stiltemeflti

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

We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, fancy and dress department. We shall he pleased to see you, and an early visit is desirable. Schroder and Co Advt.

‘‘Smile, and the world smiles with you ; rub, anil you rub alone” because NO RUBBING Laundry Help washes all clothes clean without rubbing or injury. Is packet does 7 weekly hashings perfectly.