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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1921, Page 2

'ftp Wnhine’s mails connected with tilt West Coast express at Christchurch thi* morning. \Ve invite yon along 10 see our millinery which is smart and marked ■ t I trices lo suit your purse. Mrs Lloyd’s. Advt.

The Christchurch 'Elocutionary and Musical Competitions opened yesterday. Private advice received states that Misses M . Jones and TJ. Hatch, both ot this town secured first place in the woal duet.

On Wednesday evening at the Town Hall the Rev. Ur. Holloway will deliver a popular lecture on “How plants reproduce themselves”, and it will he illustrated with lantern slides. The subject is a most interesting one. and should attract a large attendance.

A Monster Dance takes place in the Supreme Hall on Tuesday evening commencing at 8.80 o’clock sharp, in aid of the Kiwi FoothaJl Club. Good music has been arranged for, and an excellent programme has been arranged. Admission---Gents 25., Ladies Is. Supper provided.—Advt. The marriage took place on Wednesday at St John’s Church, Westport, of .Miss Pearl Dobson, third eldest daughter of Mr Douglas Dobson, formerly engineer to the Borough Council, to Mi William Page, of Millerton. Miss Gwen Dobson acted as bridesmaid and Mr J. Henderson, of Millerton, as best man. The happy couple were the recipients of many costly presents and good wishes. Users of “NAZOL” keep free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes,’relieves and jieals 80 doses ]s 6d.

A Wellington mail will arrive this afternoon, by the Poherua., at Greymouth.

A good chance to householders to securo winter fuel is now available,'coke being procurable at the Hokitka gas works at 6(1 per hag cash with order. The offer is open only for the current month.

The census of New Zealand will be taken on the night of Sunday, April I.7th. In this issue the local census enumerator sets out particulars of the action necessary to he taken by all householders for the proper carrying out of the requirements of the Department.

A euchre tournament will he held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, on Wednesday, April 13tli in aid of the Catholic Church fund, and will, he followed by a dance. Admission to euchre Is; to dance, gentlemen Is. M. Mackinnon and L. Wallace, joint secretaries. — Advt.

The steamer Biloela is loading coal at Westport for the Australian Navy. There are 5,000 tons to go in. She employs but few men, with very little trimming. Probably she is the biggest boat, ever in Westport. She was built in Sydney at Cockatoo Island. Many people were inspecting the hoiit yestei - day (the half-holiday). The boat is splendidly fitted up.

* During the period ended March 19, he Waihi Goldmining Company crushed and treated 12,204 tons of ore for a ’ yield of bullion of the estimated value ” of £19,178, taking gold at mint value 1 of £4 os per ounce, and silver at the ‘, market rate of 3s Sd per ounce. This 1 brings the total amount won from the "I mine to date up to £12,987,759. > . . ! An amended schedule of interest j * rates payable on moneys in the common fund held by the Public Trustee has ' been gazetted. On capital moneys belonging to estato or intestate estates, and not at call, the rate is 5, per Cent, but if held at call 3 per cent. On capital moneys administered, under the Lunatics Act, 1908, and similar Acts 4} per cent., and 3 per cent, if at call. . On capital moneys under the National j Provident Fund and other similar funds, 5 per cent, on capital moneys i received under any other Act—on all j sums of £lO and upwards, 41 per cent., if at call, 3 per cent. | Amending regulations relating to secondary schools just gazetted, provide thai if at the beginning of the second or third term the roll niiniher of a school has increased so that it is fifteen lfiore than the maximum for the I grade in which the school is placed, an additional assistant of Grade 1) may with the approval of the Minister, be added to the staff. It is also provided that if at the beginning of any term . the roll number of any school has de- > creased so that, it is less by more than eiglil per emu. than the minimum mil of Hie grade nl which the school is that prescribed for a school having a roll number of the next lower grade, and it shall be the duty of the hoard to give notice to every teacher whom it may lao necessary to discharge in order to carry out such reduction; provided that if the 0 Minister is satisfied that tin' number of the staff should be maintained, payment ot the salary ot each assistant concerned may lie continued for such period as the Minister shall decide. Although the depression in the Manchester cotton trade still continues, there has been a marked improvement in the tone of the market since the commencement of the year, and the feeling is gaining ground that the worst of the situation has now been safely negotiated. The instability in price of the raw material is acting as a defer rent to the resumption of trade to any large extent, and, as a consequence, the demand for cloth and yarn remains inactive. Jn some districts, however, particularly Oldham, spinners arc more hopeful oi an early revival. The continuance of short time work in the mills has contributed to the easier position. Home-trade houses havo la tel v shown a greater disposition to operate, hut the export demand is still small. The recovery of the Indian market is retarded by the further depreciation of the exchange, although a larger volume of enquiry is now being met with. Trade with China is still small, and no improvement is looked for until the spring, when it is expected that there will he an urgent need ot Lancashire goods owing to the depletion of stocks. On the whole there is a greater confidence in the future course of prices, and, whilst cautious buying is anticipated for some time to conn a tendency to firmer values is evident. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Will washboard slavery ever he tolerated in New Zealand again? No, never. No Rubbing has abolished that form of slavery for all time. —Mrs J. Mcßeath, agent for No Rubbing. Splendid stock of new seasons goods just arrived at McGruer’s. We are very pleased and well satisfied with the tine-styles and wide variety. There are autumn costumes, hats, frocks, coats, skirts, fancy goods, underwear, scarves, and hosiery in big variety. The quality ; of the goods is higher and the prices more moderate than those that have been seen for many a day. MeGrucr and Co., Hokitika and Greyniouth.~ < Advt. 1

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.