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Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1921, Page 2

Sales are reported of 51 per cent soldiers’ loan scrip at £B9 10s, war loan 1930 at £B6 15s.

Ti c levy for iilainiciinnee purposes to be made by the North Canterbury Hospital alul Charitable Aid Board this year is £3961 less than the levy last year; and the levy for capital purposes is C 1493 less.

The annual communication of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand opened at Auckland to-day. The installation of Mr T. Boss of Dunedin as Grand Master of the Dominion, takes place this evening.

The following statement was made on Saturday by the Acting-Prime Minister (Sir Francis Bell): —“Cabinet has arrived at a general understanding that in view of tbo probability that there would be some increase in,? unemployment, and of the scarcity of money •nailable for publico works the expenditure on building operations must be rigidly curtailed in order that more money may be available for the employment of general labour. “The Prince of Wales souvenir” which has been incorporated in the Westland Acclimatisation Society’s booklet of “Beautiful Westland’ 1 will bs a popular addition to the scenic booklet which is doing so much to advertise Westland. The work of the printer has been well done, and the reproductions are excellent in all details. The central picture of H.R.H. leaving Keller’s hotel is very finely executed and capitally pourtrayed. The views of the arches and decorations are all very fine, while the tableaux connected with the Peace celebrations are no less finely

reproduced, and add to the general excellence of the production which is sure to be <verv popular. Mr J. Shivas, representative for Tymcns and Go., drapers, Gieymoutli, will open tor a few days in Boss, alul will be selling at cut prices, and it will be a splendid opportunity to secure a stock of winter drapery and clothing. Mo expects to be in Boss next week, and will then visit his South Westland customers, probably leaving Boss about the 23rd of this month.—Advt. It was mentioned at the close of the County Council meeting yesterday that the annual meeting of the Council for the election of Chairman would be held on Wednesday, May 25th, a fortnight hence. This is in accordance with an amendment made to the Counties’ Actlast year, whereby the annual meetings of the Councils have been altered from November to May. The life of the present Council lias been similarly extended also, so that the present members instead of going out of office in November 1923 that is three years from the date of election—will remain in office till May 1914. The Chairmanship period for the present Council thus covers 3-i years. Half a year is now transpiring, and to bring the terms into the full yearly divisions, the Chairmanship election falls this month, and thereafter in each May at yearly intervals. The act is of course universal in its application throughout the Dominion. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazolffrnof. 60 doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores. North British Rubber Hot Water Prigs, with the “Unique” never-Jeak chopper, have the North British Rubber Co’s trade mark stamped on the neck — the emblem of quality. Sure and certain, WADF.’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. That feverish feeling from cold in the head instantly relieved by “NAZOL.” Splendid for clearing blocked passages iff nose and tin out,

The census returns for •Greymouth are 4866 (2462 males, 2504 females) an increase of 103.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will be. held at St Mary’s Club Rooms this (Wednesday) evening, commencing at 8 o’clock sharp. Good prizes and good music. Admission Is.—Advt.

Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. and Warden, who is taking charge of the Westland circuit, came overland from Christchurch yesterday, and went on to Ross this morning to bold a sitting there. Mr Bundle presides over the Court sitting at Hokitika to-morrow.

Mr D. J. Evans lias been notified that he has been re-elected one of the representatives for the Greymouth District Racing Clubs to the New Zealand Racing Conference. The annual meeting will take place at Wellington in July.

The Westland Chamber of Commerce was advised to-day that fresh tenders are being called for the construction of a permanent bridge at Waitangi river. South Westland. The Public Works Department does not approve of a planked crossing at the ford as it would be liable to be buried or carried away in flood time.

It is understood that the Canterbuiy Progress League is arranging through the Public Works Department to be supplied with weekly reports of the progress being made with the Otira tunnel works. This will be a- return' of great interest to the public who are on the tiptoe of great expectation looking for the earliest completion of this great work

A meeting will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening to arrange for a citizen s tribute to Revd. Dr. Holloway shortly leaving the district. The citizens’ movement, it is proposed to associate with the church presentation to the Revd. Doctor, which will take place at All Saints’ Sunday Schoolroom to-morrow evening. All citizens desirous of joining in the public tribute are desired to attend this evening’s preliminary meeting.

The funeral of the late Mr Joseph Healey, Marine Engineer to the Goverilmelit, took place at Wellington on Tuesday of last week, after a Requiem Mass had been celebrated by the Rev Father Rignali fit the Basilica. The cortege included a large and representative gathering of old friends aiid representatives of tiie shipping and engineering interests. Members of the Australian Institute of Marine Engineers and colleagues from each branch of the Marine and Inspection of Machinery Departments attended bis funeral to pay their last respects to a.brother officer.

The usual fortnightly dance was held in the Supreme Hall last evening by the Kiwi Football Club, and proved a huge success, the floor being crowded with dancers. The music was supplied by Mr Lawn and was "’ell up to the usual standard. Extras were played by Misses Gillooly and Pascoe, and Mr Rutherford. During the evening a dainty supper was harided round and done full justice to. Mr Kortegnst on behalf of the Club thanked all present for their attendance there that evening and also stated that it was the intention of the Club to hold a big dance on Empire Night, May 24th. Dancing was kept up till the early hours of the morning.

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

Harmony in the wash-house, harmony in the home, harmony among all nations is the ambition*of all “NO BURRING” Laundry Help enthusiasts.

The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous 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.

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

Clincher Motor Cycle Tyres are dependable. “Dreadnought” 28 x 3, and 7.YJ x 75 de luxe extra heavy, for highpower* d machines such as Indians and I! r l,.ys. British built. For longer wear. Great fall in prices commencing Friday May 6th. Our prices defy competition.- AVe bought at our own price 150 cases of general drapery and clothing Owing to the money shortage warehousemen 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 sneak for themselves. AVe bring vhe prices right down. McGruer a6.dC.* Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Sixty doses of “ NAZOL ’’ cost only Is Cd. Splendid for coughs, colds, throat and chest soreness. Get busy with “ NAZOL ” to-day. f 11| 11||!|' IMIIMII—IIIIU 4