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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1921, Page 2

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for April are payable before 4 p'.m. to-morrow, to secure discount.

During the month of April the' estates of 86 deceased persons were placed under the charge of the J Public Trustee for management.

The Canterbury Education Board are inviting applications in this issue for a number of vacancies on the teaching staff, receivable yp to 4 p.m. on 25th Mav.

An important meeting takes place at the County Chambers to-morrow night, when,those interested are invited to discuss proposals affecting the building of a bridge at Little Wanganui river.

Mr Wf Boston, of the Reefton Railway Department, has been transferred to Boss. PVior to his departure he was met by numerous friends and presented with a small token expressing their appreciation of his sterling qualities as an official and ns a sportsman,

Some spurious half-crowns are at present iii circulation in Ashbuiton. T\%u have l>een tendered there during the last month, and one actually got into a bank without being detected. The counterfeits are dull in colour, do not ring like a true half-crown, and are made of some sort of soft metal—probably a mixture of lead and aluminium. The coins are said to he a very good imitation.

In discussing the money market the ‘‘N.Z. Trade Review” says: “In the past twelve months the banks have been called on for twenty millions more in advances, with deposits slightly on the decrease. It will take some months of very restricted importation and increased exports to right the position, but we expect to see some improvement in a few months.”

A Dunedin correspondent states: It is understood that retail drapers

are endeavouring to retain high prices as long as possible, and that a meeting of .representatives of the trade was held last- Friday for the purpose of protesting against the action of certain wholesalers in cutting prices, on the ground that, having previously purchased from these wholesale firms at high prices, they had to enter into competition with traders who are now purchasing at reduced prices.

The money-thieving gang is still at work in the Wellington hotels. On Wednesday night a. man staying at one of the principal hotels had £l4 stolen from his room. Others had sums taken from their clothes. In one room a married man -.found his clothes in the doorway, after his wife had woke him up, to say she heard someone in the room. He. however lost no money. Many people who stay ’at hotels arei apparently very careless about their money and the thieves know it. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get "NAZOL.” No cold is Nazolproof. 60 doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores. North British Rubber Hot Water Bags, with the “Unique” never-lenk stopper, have the North British Rubber Co’s trade mark stamped on the neck — the emblem of quality. Sure and certain, WADE’S WORM I?TGS. Children like them. • J?gr. Bronchial Coughs, toko Waifs’ Omt Fopporwlnt Cute,

A reminder is given of the musical evening to be held at St Mary’s Club rooms at 8 o’clock to-night.

A Euchre and Dance will be held on every Tuesday night jn Town Hall, Rimu, in aid of Pirates’ Football Club. Good prizes each night. Admission Is. —Advt.

Members of the West Coast Caledonian Society are notified that the Ingleside takes place on Wednesday evening next at the Supreme Hall.

Steel’s Pictures,, the programme including “ The Love That Dares Hope ” (star drama) and “ Muff and Jeff.’ (comic), is announced in this week’s itinerary, including* Rimu on Wednesday, Ross, Kokatahi and Kanieri following in that order.

“The development of hydro-electric-ity is not going to be curtailed as a result of the financial stress through which the Dominion is passing,” said the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. J. G. Coates. He stated that whatever should happen this work would be pushed on at all speed.

The Bank of New Zealand recently received the following cable advice regarding the recent tallow sales in London “ Public sales of tallow have been resumed. There is a moderate demand at the following quotations: Good mixed 33s fid per cwt, fine mutton 35s to 36s per cwt, good mutton 33s to 345, good and fine beet 32s to 355, gut 245.’ .

A Long’Night Dance in aid of the Kiwi Football Club takes place in the Supreme Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. ‘ All arrangements have been made for a successful evenings entertainment. so make a bee line for the Supreme Hall to-morrow night. Good mrsic! Supper provided 1 Admission—Gents 2/-; Ladies 1/-. —Advt.

Mr A. Little has decided to make alterations to his premises, and to make room for the builders will have to reduce bis vast stock of boots and shoes. From to-morrow (Tuesday) May 10th, for the next fortnight every pair reduced, its nnieli as 7s fid per pair reduction on men’s hoots. iou know it is a genuine sale because every pair of hoots are marked in plain’figures in the sole of the hoot. No shoddy or old stock ; all new goods. -

The welcome slump in price has come at last. So while it lasts you will always find our price tho lowest. Thou sands of pounds worth are being sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds markets. \ isit Schroder and C’o. It will pay you. —Advt.

The streets were lit up with electric light on Saturday evening, and the result was eminently successful. The wet, dark stonily night was an ideal one to find the effect, and this was very satisfactory, winning general approval. Nefct evening (Sunday) was also wet and stormy, and tlV> streets’ lighting reverting hack to the gas jets, looked extremely dark and miserable.

. Owing to the heavy northerly gale ■ that prevailed on Saturday evening, the t open-air concert on Cass Square was postponed. The electric light had been fitted on the Square, and instead, the town streets were illuminated. The gale continued yesterday, being extremely boisterous, the gale changing j round to the south-west, with heavy j rain and iulil squalls. To-day has been * equally cold and boisterous, with heavy showers of rain and hail.

The sensation of the season; great fall in Borne prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured eliormous concessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Bendy for instant use, “ NAZOL ” is sure protection against coughs and colds. 60 doses Is fid.

Clincher Motor '■ '• ■ 1 ■ pendablc. “Dreadnought” 28 x 3. and ; 7) x 75 de luxe extra heavy, for highpowered machines such as Indians and II r!‘,vs. British built. For longer wear. % Housewives find that the longer they use “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help for washing clothes the better they like it. Is packet does 7 weekly washings perfectly.—All grocers agents for “NO RUBBING.” Great fall in prices commencing Friday May 6th. Our prices defy competition. We bought at our own price 150 eases of general drapery and clothing Owing to the money shortage men were commpelled to unload. The prices are now so low that to buy elsewhere is simply throwing money away. See Big Sale Bill to circulate through this newspaper. The low prices will speak for themselves. We bring the prices right down. McGruer at ICo Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.