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Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1921, Page 2

At the Christchurch competitions on Monday the Violin Solo, lady or gentleman, own selection, was won by Miss Eileen Hatch (Hokitika), “Romance, 84 marks. “H.B’s” lead in footwear. Ladies’ strong derby shoes 25s and 29s (Id, good quality glace derbys 37s fid, girl’s boxhide strap shoes, size 7 to 2,9 s9d to 13s, according to size; hoys’ strong derbys, all sizes, 16s fid to 24s fid, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the lecture at the Town Hall this evening, when Dr Holloway will give an illustrated Address on plant life. This is the first of a series of winter addresses 'that the Progress League hopes to arrange for the winter months. The subject .to-night is sure to be handled in an interesting manner, and those attending will derive much profitable instruction.

A fiOlb fish, captured, by Mr (; ■ Kenny at Okukuri sonic (lays ago, has caused considerable discussion among Sounds fishermen and others, as it is believed to be the first of its kind seen in local waters. In appearance it somewhat resembles a trout, but (says the Picton “Press”) it is. of course, much too large to be associated with anything of that variety. The fish was forwarded t<» Air H. Rhind, who bad it placed in the freezing chamber at the Picton Works, and his written to the Inspector of Fisheries, asking if he will take steps to have the fish ‘identified.

A Government land valuer, says the “Manawatu Times.” in giving evidence in the Compensation Court at Masterton. stated that he valued the land in dispute at C 65 per acre. For the purposes of Government valuation, howover, he said he would value it at from £45 to €SO per acre. “Why do you make the difference in values?” asked Mr Justice Salmond. “Because the Government values are based upon the return from the land over a period of rears, while persons who buy land irequently pay a price based on the in-terest-yielding returns of a year or two.’ 1 Mr Justice Salmond : “Oh, that is it.”

Men f Here’s some stunning values in strong working boots. Genuine split shooters 27s fid, genuine wholebaok sliooters 355, strong box hide bals, bed and toe plates 355, also greenhides at finest prices In stock at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. In jocular vein, Viscount Jellieoe, in bis speech at the opening of the Cawthorn Institute, Nelson, said that if the stall's of the institute were-ever hard up for a job there were one or two things to which they might turn their attention which had annoyed him since lie had been in this Dominion. [)ne was the noise of the locusts, and ■li* suggested that the staff should fit 1 silencer on them. (Laughter). Anillier creature which annoyed him was die sandfly. He was still suffering Yom the attentions of the sandfly of a nontli ago, and if' there was any antiote to he found lie was quite sure the taff would find it. He had been told hat fruit was very much infected with arwigs, and he had no doubt that itliin a few weeks an anti-earwig mild he horn under the skilful treatlent of the Institute. Just Landed a consignment of 200 ises of choice apples—Pearmains, lo- - ithans, Pippins and Cookers (401 b. ises) 9/- to 10/- according to variety, dione 2. Paterson Michel and f o.— dvt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, npver fails. 1

The Paten bye-election poll is taking place to-day, to fill the vacancy caused J>y the death of Mr Powdrell. The Euchre Tournament in the Pub’ic Hall, Kokatahi has been postponed until Friday.next, 15th. inst, in aid of the Catholic Church fund, and will be followed by a dance, supper provided. Admission to Euchre 1/-; (Ist. prize gent and lady, J lamb each); to dance, Gentlemen ]/-. AL Mackinnon, and L. Wallace, joint secretaries.—Advt. Alen! You are assured satisfaction in all your clothing requirements purchased at “1i.8.” Beatrice twill neglige shirts, great value, 8s lid each, flannel unders 9s lid, best quality denims 15s 9d and lfis fid, woollen sox 2s fid, felt hats ILs fid. All weights in underwear in stock at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

The dunce in aid of the Football Club, held last evening proved a huge success. The music was supplied by Mr Lawn. Extras were played by Aliss King. During the supper interval. Air Kortegast on behalf ol the Club thanked those present for their attendance, and stated that the dances were being held fortnightly and the next would take place oil the ‘26th. April. After supper dancing was continued and kept up till the early hours of the morning.

In its current number the, "N.Z. , Trade Review,” alter referring to the import figured, says:—“During the coming quarter we expect to see considerable improvement in these figures, as importation is being severely curtailed, while exports will increase as long as there is enough shipping available for their removal. There are he avv stocks ol wool, meat, and cheese awaiting removal. The markets for our main products are not very favourable at present and reduced returns must he expected. It will take some time for matters to right themselves, and while we are experiencing a period of financial tightness and quietness in trade, wo think it will not be very long before some improvement will he noticeable, and conditions will steadily return to normad. Owing to the present state ot affairs the Government recently extended the moratorium to apply to money on deposit at call. This was no doubt merely a temporary expedient to prevent embarrassment in some quarters, ami will probably not be made use of except where absolutely necessary, and it should not he required for very long.” y A most interesting demonstration was given in Fit/dicrbort street last (‘veiling before the Chairman and members of tho Westland County Council. One of the big motor lorries sent down j the Coast by .Messrs Inglis Bros, of ! Wellington, to demonstrate the possi- | bilities of these machines, was loaded up with a little over 3 yards ot beach gravel weighing lj tons., I his load u ;, s lifted up by the hydraulic rams operated by ’ the driver, who can raise j ::nd lower the load carrying body of the j truck without leaving his seat. The truck was then driven forward, the taij gate released and inside of 12 seconds the load was beautifully and evenly spread. The load was spread 23 yards long, and 7 feet wide with an average depth of 2J inches. The demonstration should certainly illustrate to the Councillors and public the immediate necessity for adoption of the recommendation jnade by Air Evans, the County Treasurer, in his report published in

yesterday’s issue. The monthly abstract ot statistics for Alarcli shows that there has been a slight decline in the cost of living. The index number for the three food groups as at February loth. (Dominion weighted average) is shown as 1873, a decrease of 33 points as compared with the preceding month’s figures (1906). and an increase of 75.05 nor cent as compared with that for July, 1914. A

decrease of 58 points in' the groceries group as compared with January is principally accounted lor by a fall in price (practically throughout the Dominion) of potatoes, tea. soap, and tinned fruits. In the dairy produce "roup there has been a considerable increase -in the price of eggs. hut this has beci discounted to a considerable extent by lower prices ruling for ham and bacon; tin 1 net result is an increase of 17 points for the "roup. In the meat group the decrease of 88 points is due to a universal fall in the price of a ll cuts. The percentage increase over July, I<)M, for the three food groups in the Doited Kingdom (as at March Ist) is I I!). The purchasing power ot the sovereign for the three food groups in the quarter ended December. Ib2(), was lls 3d, whereas for the corresponding quarter of the previous year it was 18s 1 Id

To wash clothes clean without rubbing. use about 6 oz pure GOLDEN RULE Soap, with one small packet of NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP. Results will delight you.—Dee Rros. North British Rubber Hot Water Bags, with the “Unique” never-leak stopper, Lave ttie North British Bubber Co’s trade mark stamped on the neck—tin* emblem of quality. Splendid stock of new seasons goods just arrived at AlcGruer’s. We are very pleased and well satisfied with the tine styles and wide variety. There are autumn costumes, hats, frocks, coats, diiris, fancy goods, underwear, scarves, and hosiery in big variety. The quality uf the goods is higher and the prices more moderate than those that have been seen for many a day. AlcGruor and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt. Schroder and Co. have much pleasure n announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, bearers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment of urs Coney plush coats and the latest n tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection nvited.—Advt. No cold can grip when “NAZOL” s used. A powerful and penetrating ermicide, it gives instant relief and aids off influenza.