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Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1921, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Ross Returned Soldiers’ Association will he held on Saturday at 7 p.m.

An important meeting ol the AA estland Hospitals Board will take place to-morrow eviiing when Uie will asemble to determine the annual levy for tile year.

A meeting of the Excelsior Football Chib will he held this (Thursday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp at Keller’s Sample Room. A full attendance of players is desired as business is important. —Advt.

A final reminder is given of the grand hall tonight at the Three Mile in aid of the hall funds. The indies committee are determined to make this the success of the season. Music by Mr lawn. The Town Band will also enliven the proceedings. Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/-.- —Advt.

Bargain prices at the “H. 8.” AleiTs neglige shirts worth 12s (id, now 8s lid,

men’s strong Sampson braces now 3s (id, men’s soft collars, vertical stripes now Is lid, men’s sac suits from 955, men’s and youth’s felt hats 8s lid, 10s (id, 12s (id, hoys’ shorts from 8s lid at the X.Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt.

It is understood that Air Orr-AA alkor, S.M. and AYarden. lias been promoted to New Plymouth. During his stay m this district Mr Orr-AA alker has pi‘sided in a capable and efficient manner over the various courts and his decisions have been received and accepted without any doubt as to their correctness. His approaching departure will he generally regretted.

The iirebell rang out an alarm of fire this morning about 1.30 o’clock. Ihe scene of the outbreak was a block of old buildings known us Jolly s Shoeing forge at the corner oi Revel] and Hampden Streets, owned by All 1‘ • McGregor, hut unoccupied for some months. There was a good blaze when tin 1 Brigade reached the scene, but a strong jet of water soon li id the Haines under control, and they were extinguished in a short time. The fire seems to have been another of those unsatistac tory outbreaks from which the town suffered considerably some time ago. There was a capital muster of the Brigade under Supt. Braddoii. Hie damage done was only slight.

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.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Ci oat Poppormlnt Cure

Warm underclothing for winter weather at the “H. 8.” Men’s flannels 9s lid, knitted singlets 9s lid, woollen underpants 8s Sd, 9s fid, 10s fid, woollen shirts 13s lid to 18s lid, woollen sox 2s fid, hoys’ light medium, and heavy weight singlets in stock at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

There was a good attendance at St Alary’s euchre tournament last evening. The ladies’ first prize was won by Airs T. Median, and the second by Airs A. Sumner. Air A. Sumner secured the first gent’s and Alaster AY. Connors the second. Alusie for the dance was kindly supplied hv -Miss 0. Breeze and Aliss Gilloolv, while Air T. Rouse had charge of the floor.

The arrangements for supplementing the hot water supply of the Government baths at Rotorua by means oi' a I>‘P° line from AVhakarewarewa to the public gardens have been completed, and the water has been turned into the pipes. The line is 136 chains in length. The supply is estimated at 290 gallons a minute. It is similar in character to that of the Rachael spring—an alkaline water. *

Suits to measure at the “H.B. A splendid line of Colonial tweeds and worsteds just to hand. Try us lor your next suit to order. AVe handle only m best materials and guarantee the fit of every suit. Prices from £7 5s to £8 10s at tiie N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Teaching history by reconstruction _ was undertaken during last week at Te , Awnmutii (states the “New Zealand Herald”). A number of school children, both European and Alaori, "ore taken to Orakan Pa, and the historic light in which Rewi Alaniapoto hurled his defiance at the pakeha was re-enaot-C ,l i,v them in all detail. One incident, however, marred the realism of the scene. The Afaori defenders were making their escape, leaving their dead behind them, while the attackers were charging down on the pa. AA liethei overcome by the excitement of the moment or daunted by the fierce aspect of the attackers, the “dead” suddenly rose and ran with the swiftest of the escaping warriors.

Twentv-five centuries ago Persian soldier.- were armed with , swords and spears made of a wonderful brOnjze, which could never he purchased by the most skilled of modern metallurgists. This bronze was better, in some ways, than the finest steel made to-dav. A metallurgist named R. Dawson, lias now discovered the secret of the ancient bronze, which has been tested at the United States Navy Yard, near Brooklvn, and proves to he able to do just the things which the finest modern steels cannot do. The Persian bronze, , used at the battle of .Marathon, m 499 8.C.. and now re-made, polishes with the lustre and colour of gold; it does not corrode; it is harder than finest ~,r b on tool-steel, yet it can he drawn mil to a wire of incredible thinness. Trolley wheels made of it have run 30,000 miles with little sign of wear. It is also being used for watch hairsprings; being non-magnetto and rustproof, it is an ideal substitute for steel. This is only one of very many instances where the ancients knew oi chemical processes which for thousands of years |,;ive been lost, only to he re-discovered hv the application of modern scientific methods. It makes even the scientist wonder whether present-day knowledge is reallv new, or whether we are only learning secrets known and applied by ancient, races, who must, of course, have arrived at them by very different methods.

Splendid stock of new .seasons goods just arrived at McGruer’s. We are very pleased and well satisfied with the fine stvle.s and wide variety. There me autumn costumes, hats, frocks, coats, skirt-, 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. McGiuer and Co., Hokitika and Grey mouth.— Advt.