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Hokitika Guardian, 1 June 1921, Page 2

Advertisers are requested to note tliat on Friday next (King’s Birthday) the “Guardian” will not be published. The Hon Mark Cohen, M.L.C., is accompanying the Hon G. J. Anderson (Minister of .Mines) on bis tour of the West Coast. Mi V. G. Day, S.M., who is leaving the Bench to take up his new appointment on the Assessment Court, was fa re welled by the members of the Bar at the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch on Monday. The collectors in Hokitika for the School War Memorial are completing their task, this week. Any contribute: s overlooked may forward their donations to the Committee or the school teachers. i The Hon. Minister of Mines who will be here on Friday afternoon next vill I be interviewed by the County Chairman (Mr B. Ward) on behalf of the Council, in respect to prospecting matters; the closing of the Kanieri bridge; and the road deviation asked for by the Railway Department at Kumara Junction. Best makes in raincoats to be had at the “H. 8.” from 20% reduction until Saturday, -f tli June. Raincoats all sizes 735, 70s, 85s, 955. Oilskins from 28s upwards, canvas coats 59s (id. Buy oily canvas coats at 70s at the N.Z. Clothing Factory until Saturday.— Advt. The death took place at Mokihinui on Sunday of Mr Peter Mumin, a wcllkin vn and highly esteemed resident, aged 02 years. Deceased was a sailor in theVa'rly days, trading in and out of the Mokihinui river. He was later engaged in fanning, coal-mining and sa wm il ling, and was regarded as particularly industrious and capable. He leaves a widow and grown up family.

Is lid sale Is lid at McGruer’s. Three days only, Thursday, Saturday and Monday, June 2nd to 6th last day of sale. Hundreds of garments, articles, remnants, and oddments left over from slump sale now to go out at Is lid. Never again do we expect to equal this great sale for value. Lookout for big price list to circulate through this newspaper. Your fault if you miss this great money-saving opportunity. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

The enterprising lessee of To Allan Hotel (Mr Govan) has procured a firstclass sea-going launch, which will be taken round to Milford Sound in the early spring. A skilled mechanic and boatman will be in charge, so that tourists who go over the track will now have the pleasure of cruising about the famous Sound. The launch will supply a long-felt want (says the “Otago Daily Times”), for it has been most tantalising to tourists to he shut out from penetrating the beauties of the Sound after a three-days’ tramp merely because distant Wellington w»uld not give Otago a small boat.

The collectors for the School War Memorial are now completing their task in the town of Hokitika, and the aggregate sum received should he a very respectable' total. In addition circulars have been sent to ex-scholais in various parts of the Dominion, and even to Australia where the addressees are now. Friends of the movement who would like to send a circular to anv known ex-scholars may obtain copies of the circular on application to the secretaries. At the function in the school grounds on Friday next, a collection will lie taken up in aid of the memorial hind. The proposed nyonumeiit is an ornate column making a very pleasing memorial.

At Arahnra saleyards on Monday 35 fat sheep and 40 head of fat cattle "eie submitted to public competition io: which there was a limited attendance of buyers, iuiul notwithstanding this, prices firmed up as much as 5s per hundred on the lines quitted. The hulk ol the yarding was again cow and boiler beef, but this, however, showed an improvement in price. Messrs \\ . Jeffries and Co. sold as follows-35 fat ewes at 225, <ni account of Mr T. J. Melnirry ; 3 light-weight bullocks, at £8 15s, 3 heifers at £lO, 1 at £7 17s (id. 4 at £7 2s (id, 3 at £6; 1 fat cow at £8 12s (id, 1 at£7 17s (id, lat £7, on account of Mr J. McGregor; on account of a client, 1 heifer at £7, 1 at £<S 10s, I f at £5.

The Peoples Pictures opened their new venture :it the Opera House last evening, when there was a capital attendance present. The programme submilted was a very enjoyable one, headed by the attractive drama, “Might and the Mite,” while Charlie Chaplin’s revels supplied plenty of comedy and caused much laughter. An interesting gazette, and a solo by Mr Slinnd completed a very enjoyable programme. During an interval, Mr N. Warren returned thanks to patrons for the substantial support accorded, and stated that every endeavour would he made to keep the programmes up to the highest possible standard of excellence. Continued support was asked for, to ensure the success they desired. He mentioned that the endeavour was being made to supply attractive programmes at a reasonable price, and lie hoped that the enterprise would lie recognised and supported. An entirely new programme would he presented on Thursday evening.

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 ns, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from' the worlds markets. Visit Schroder ami Co. Tt will pav you.—Advt.

It does us good to see housewives dancing for joy at 9.30 a.m. on washing days due to their intelligent use of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help, that famous abolisher of washboard slavery. Dee Bros., agents for “NO RUBRTNG.”

Stop coughing! “NAZOL” gives instant relief, stops tickling, soothes throat soreness and huskiness. No more grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FTGS.

The far larger air space provided in Clincher Cycle Tyres lengthens the life of the tyre, reduces road shocks, lessens the puncture risk, adds to YQ” r comfort. All cycle dealers..

The Railway Department notify that the goods shed at Hokitika will be closed on Friday next, 3rd June.

On Friday next, in connection with the laying of the foundation stone ol the school war memorial, a special train will leave Grey at 11.30 a.m. arriving at 12.45 p.m. and departing from Hokitika at 4.45 p.m. arriving at Grey, at 5.55 p.m. The train to Ross will he delayed, leaving Hokitika at 4.25 p.m. Mr E. A. Wells, AI.C.C., received telegraphic advice from Mr Seddon, M.P., that he had interviewed the Public Works authorities in regard to the restoration of Kanieri bridge, and had received an assurance that the work was to he expedited. -Mr Seddon added he would see Air Wells porsonally on the matter on Friday afternoon. The dance in [aid of the Excelsior Football Club to be held in the Supreme Hall to-morrow night promises to bo one of the most successful held this season. Th e supper arrangements are in the hands of a' very strong ladies’ committee, while the music for the dance is in the hands of Messrs-Lawn and Ross. An efficient- M.C. will, also be provided. Dancing commences at 8.15 o’clock. Admission: Gents, 2s; ladies Is. —Adyt. I Re wise and purchase your tweed or rainproof overcoat this week at the “H.R.” Every overcoat is solidly reduced until Saturday, June 4th. No 1 reduction less than 20%. Men’s tweed overcoats now 645, 88s, 92s (single or i double breasted styles). Roys’ tweed ; overcoats, a good range of styles and i sizes from 19s lid to 555. These until Saturday at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt. The post office will he closed in all branches on Friday, 3rd June (King’s Birthday). AH mails usually despatched on Friday will close at 7 a.m. Alails on the Ross line will be suspended. Town receivers will he cleared at 5.30 a.m. There will he no delivery by the postmen on Friday, but the office will open between 7 and 8 p.m. on Thursday 2nd June for delivery of correspondence over the counter. The Telegraph Office will he open from 9 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. The telephone exchange will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

e . Another glaring ease of cargo pillaging, in which a New Plymouth draper was the victim was related to.a New Zealand !•'Herald"’ 'representative. A case of drapery which consisted principally of women’s underclothing, recently arrived from England by the s.s. lonic and was transhipped to New Plymouth where the importer received it on, Wednesday. IV goods were valued at about £.50. and nearly nil of the contents of the case had been extracted, and the condition of the case gave the impression that the whole of the contents had been removed, and a lew articles which were not wanted by tin pillagers had been stuffed back unceremoniously through the aperture by means of which the contents were first extracted.

A case of silk consigned to Alessrs Hordern Bros., of Sydney, was placed in a steamer which recently left the United Kingdom. The goods wore valued at about £SOO, and the ease containing them was lined with zinc, and was placed inside another slightly larger case. This was an entirely new plan of packing good-' overseas, and it was for experimental pur; : ses to test its immunity from pillaging. Experts, $n arrival at Sydney, said that there was no outward appearance of there having been any interference with the case. However, closer examination revealed than an outer board had been pierced. Through a hole not larger than sin. almost the entire contents of the case had been taken out. The hole was then carefully covered up.

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

For Influenza, take Woods’ Gieat Peppermint ire

Just landed 200 cases (each 401b5.) choice apples consisting of Adams, Pearmains, Stunners, Rifimers, Jonathans, Washington o etc., from 7/6 to 9/6. According to varieties.—Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., phone No 2.—Advt.