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Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1921, Page 2

Thk first hatch of War Loan Ceil ideates will be due for redemption honi the beginning of August, says the 1 New Zealand Herald,” and the Government will then give holders the option of converting their certificates into the current issue of Post Office limstm uit Certificates hearing compound interest at oj per ec'iit. The issue of certificates, enabling persons of small means to subscribe to war loans, was commenced in 1916 and has proved so successful that the Government 'last session made it a regular part of ilie loan business of the country. Up to the present, nearly to,(KM),000 lias been borrowed in this way. Since the greater number of the subscriptions are in small amounts, the distribution of the loan is wide, and a great number of people thus obtain a direct and personal interest in the country’s fioau e Last year the name of the certificates was changed to Post Office Investment Certificates, and the interest was raised to 5J per cent. Another important step in adding to the popularity i set issue was taken when the Government took authority to redeem certificates before the due date. A reduced rile of interest was given, so that t!> re might he no special inducement to cash the certificates. The Governmmt exercised this authority to a limited extent lately for the benefit of original investors, who because of adverse circumstances have found themselv;s in urgent need of the money. Speculators arc not dealt with, as the provision is designed to save the original investors from persons who would take advantage of their need to buy their certificates at a figure much below the market value. It is believed that this provision has been effective in meeting tin* cases it was designed for; and, in giving small investors the assurance that if they place their money in the certificates for a period of fi[ve or ten years they will still be able to obtain it before that time in case of necessity.

Thk unofficial figures of the New Zealand Drink Bill continues to show an upward tendency. The continued prosperity of the country was no doubt the cause of this. If tin's surmise be correct, the present year covering the commercial and industrial decline, should show a corresponding reduction—so it will he interesting to watch the result of this test. Another factor is the prohibition leanings of the legislature as eu forced by the restriction of hours. Prohibition makes always for evasion, more or less. This has been so from time immemorial ; for lonian nature does not alter in some respects at all. The desire for unrestricted freedom of action is most apparent where the law seeks to enforce a. negative. It is so with different vices. In gambling for instance there are probably more breaches of the law than in respect to the consumption of liquor.' As lias been so often said people cannot be made “good” by act of Parliament. The best that can he hoped for is the restrictive results operating on the many rather them all. In regard to liquor, America is trying the wholesale application of ,prohibition, and the world is watching the outcome of the drastic application. There are conflicting accounts as to the results, and all the time a tireless endeavour to circumvent the prohibitory law. It is another instance of indulging in the extreme in too radical a way. The sanest outlet in these matters is by regulation rather than prohibition Reasonable action does not conflict wth the common sense of the people, and seeks to lead rather than drive to the goal in view. We have learned long ago that free individual license is not good for a community. There must 1> 0 a measure of self-denial for the public good, and in respect to the liquor question the halfway house of regulation in preference to prohibtion appears to be the best solution of the question, judging the matter by world happenings.

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council will be held on Tuesday afternoon next. Watch on Friday evening for special gas-light display of dainty hand-worked blouses at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. On Tuesday night a motor car, owned by Mr W. McLean, was completely destroyed by fire, whilst coming down Sandy’s Hill. The car is said to have backfired. Nothing remains but a mass of twisted iron. Patrons of the Peoples Pictures tonight arc assured of a super Fox production at the usual price, as the management have decided to charge the usual popular prices. The supporting film “Would You Forgive” will necessarily entail the prolongation of the programme to a much later hour than usual.—Advt.

Men’s clothing and mercery wants supplied at cut prices at H.B. Best quality denims 9/6, woollen underpants fi oni 7/11, woollen sox from 2/6, woollen singlets and flannels 9/6. Men’s felthats 12/6, tweed caps 2/11. Prices are more reasonable and quality the best at the N.Z. ' Clothing Factory. See the clothing values at H.B. You will reap the benefit of our price adjustment scheme because it has brought prices down with a rush. —Advt.

Good patronage continues to attend Mr Clements’ weekly motor passenger service into South Westland. At the Chamber of Commerce meeting this week, one of the southern visitors present remarked ,tliat the motor service was a great boon to the district and was highly appreciated. It was considered in fact, one of the best moves yet taken to advance the interests of the district.

The death of Mrs Hannibal, wife of Mr Wm. Hannibal, wife of Mr Win. Hannibal, of Leonard Street, Greymouth took place on Monday at the age of 71 years. The deceased lady came from Christchurch about two years ago to take up her residence there, and during that time has been in very feeble health and the end was not unexpected.

The usual weekly euchre tournament was held at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening, there being a good attendance of players. The ladies first prize was won by Mrs C. Lyons and the second by Miss K. O’Connor. The gents prizes went to Mr L. Kirwan, and Mr W. Stickles. After supper dancing was indulged in, the music being supplied by Miss A. Reid, and the floor being in charge of Mr E. Breeze.

Men’s Box calf derby lulls 35/-, 37/6, 39/6; Men’s chrone Oxford bals at 28/6, shooters 27 6: greenhides were 49/6, 11.8.’s prices 39/6; Women’s derby shoos 26/6, to 35/-; Courts and strap shoes 28/6. You "ill see a fine assortment and values in our juvenile footwear department cannot be beaten.—N Z. Clothing Factory. —Advt. Oil Monday evening a drowning fatality occurred at Rakopi, West Haven inlet, on the south side of Farewell Spit, the victim being Eugene O’Keefe formerly of Westport and a native of Addisons Flat. He was out- fishing when it happened, and the body was recovered later. Deceased was 48 years of age, a son-in-law of Walter Williams, formerly of Westport Union Brewery. Deceased formerly worked for the Westport Harbour Board, also at the mines at Coalbookdale and 1 on the Public Works in the Buller Gorge. He was a very powerful man and was noted as a splendid worker. He and his family left Westport a few years ago to reside at Terakohe where he was employed at the cement works. For some time he had lieen working at the sawmill at Rakopi. He has two listers residing in Westport, Mrs E. Shilton, and Mrs R. Atkinson to whom sympathy is expressed in their bereavement.

At Reefton on Tuesday morning the wedding was celebrated of a popular young couple, natives of the district in the person of Mr John O’Shea and Miss Norali Hampson. Air O’Shea is the eldest son of the late Air and Airs Michael O’Shea, of Reefton, and the bride the youngest daughter of Airs and Mr Hampson of Grey Road, Reefton. The Rev. Father Herbert celebrated the Nuptial Alass. The bride was given away by her brother, Atrt Frank Hampson, looked exceedingly pretty in a. Grey gabardine coat frock elaboratoß embroidered and wore a hat of grey straw and pink crepe-de-chi lie and carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern. Afiss Phyllis Dynes, of Greymouth, and Aliss Rita Hampson were bridesmaids.

i The Westland Licensing Committee held its annual meeting yesterday the proceedings lasting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (in committee) and from 2 p.nb till 6.45 p.m. in open court. The police and Health Departments reports were !of a very lengthy nature. The Health Department requirements were -of a very drastic nature, mainly in connection with the provision of hot and i-oh water, these modified requirements !■ be carried out by next quarterly meeting. The police requirements asked for were generally of a minor nature, mainly. in connection with painting and paper hanging. Tn connection with the Police reports, Mr Murdoch when addressing the Committee referred to the absence of any reference in the police reports to misconduct during the year by licenses and expressed the pleasure ; 11 must fed at this condition of affairs when it is remembered that in other parts of the Dominion some very adverse reports have been made.

Three good values for your money’s lines now at AfcGruers. Gent’s superior quality rubber lined raincoats worth 89s 6d, now 29s fid; men’s dark grey hard wearing tweed trousers worth 255, now 16s fid; men’s tennis neglige and working shirts worth 14s 6d, now 6s lid. AfcGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt. The welcome slump in price lias come at- last. So while it lasts yon 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. Visit Schroder and Co. It will pay you.—Advt. Singers and public speakers find “NAZOL” unequalled for preventing or relieving huskiness and sorenesß in the thront. Can be taken anywhere. The “Unique” Paten A Stopper, which cannot leak, is fitted to every North British Rubber Hot Water Bag. Perfectly made of high-grade rubber, absoUilely dcpc. lable. They last for yearp.

The Maori’s mails connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch , and will arrive here this evening. ' j Consumers of gas are reminded that j accounts for May must be paid before j 4 p.m. to-morriw at the office at the works, Stafford St. to secure discount. On Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m. M. Houston and Co will sell by auction the furniture and sundries of the Overseas Club particulars appearing in another column. A grand concert and ball will be held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Wednesday, June 22nd in aid of the fund to replace the school books of the scholars of Kanieri state school lost in the recent fire. There was a full Bar present at the Licensing Committee meeting yesterday, including several Grey mo nth members and the courthouse was well filled with applicants and interested spectators throughout the afternoon. Men’s Tailor-cut box suits were £6 to £7/10/-, adjusted price 95 j- to £5/5/-, Men’s tweed overcoats were £5/10/- to £7/15/-, now 79/6 to £5/10/-. H.B. for all good clothing and mercery. Footwear branded H.B. is becoming more famous every day. Why, because it is reliable.—Advt. | At the Supreme Court, Christchurch ; to-day, his Honour Justice Herdman | heard the application of the plaintiff in j the case of W. H. Robinson v. R. Whiley, claim for £2,000 for a change of rej venue from Hokitika to. Christchurch, j The application was dismissed with i £3 3s costs to the defendants.

Lloyds for Golden Rule Soap, “Keep Smiling” Pumice Soap and the famous “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Always Lloyd.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms