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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1921, Page 2

Housewives will 'he pleased to know that -Marmalade oranges have to-dav arrived at the Rivoli, Revel! St. We have also a beautiful line of dessert oranges, apples, bananas, passions, mandarines and lemons, all at lowest prices—Advt. There was another fairly lengthy shock of earthquake experienced this morning about 6.50 o’clock. The quake was of several seconds duration but was nut quite as heavy as that experienced on Wednesday morning

The funeral of Olivo, the five-year old daughter of Mr and Mrs (. IJodgkinson, who died from diphtheria in the Grey River Hospital, took place yesterday afternoon at the Karoro Cemetery. Archdeacon fair conducted the service.

A resident, who has returned from a visit to Christchurch, states that he never recollected seeing so many ploughs in operation in Canterbury bc- ' ire. The long spell of dry weather bad made the ground very hard, and it was difficult to plough to any depth. The indications were for a record area in wheat being sown.

One effect of the increased valuations of buildings in Wellington and suburbs is that the owners have sought to obtain additional cover by way of lire insurance, and this must have been a source of considerable business to the companies, which have realised that [ln- old insurances do not represent the replacement value of the premises at present cost. The additional cover has been sought particularly by the owners of dwellings who realised, when they found their valuation increased hv 25 to 50 per cent, that if they were so unfortunate as to have a fire they would be bearing the major portion of the loss themselves.

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 lyorth of bargains at lower price than any other firm, Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. •_.-Advt, ,

The Ross senior team lias forfeited to he Diggers. There will therefore only ,e one senior game on Cass Square, the Kiwi-Excelsior game being put on from 1.30 p in. till 0 p.ni. The monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Comerco takes place in Tuesday night at 7.30 o’clock. The meeting will consider specially the mat- j ter of urging the government to pro’- . (eed at once wth the erection of the J l ittle Wanganui river bridge, regard- , jug which the Chamber has made al- j ready a substantial offer to the Government to induce speedy action. .Mr J. S. Lang, the well known settler, lo inerly residing at Kokatahi, is leaving, on Tuesday tor a trip to the Old Country. Mr Lang sails for Enghiiul hv the s.s. Arawn. At a meeting ( ,f the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Rank yesterday, a year’s leave ol absence was granted Mr Lang, and a complimentary motion wishing him a pleasant voyage and a sale return in greatly improved health, was carried .unanimously hv the Trustees, over whom Hon H. L. Michel, M.L.C. (Vice-President), presided.

Reserved judgment was given at Christchurch by Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., in the fortune-telling cases, fines of £2O being inflicted on Sarah Coventry, Katherine Stanton, and Harriet Co-upland. The Magistrate held that defendants, who arc mediums associated with the local Spiritualist Church, did in fact tell fortunes, and proof of intention to deceive -was not necessniy. The mere fact that the doctrines of any religious body sanctioned a breach of the law was no justification for such a breach. If legislation was, out of touch with modern conditions the remedy lav with the Legislature not with the Courts.

A meeting of the Hokitika Boxing Association was held last evening, the President Mr F. McGregor being, in the chair. The inwand correspondence was read and received and the outwar eorrespondence approved. It was resolve to hold an amateur tourney on the 3rd September; and further not, to let out the Association’s gear. After discussion it was decided to secure the services of a qualified man to teach boxing and run a gymnastic class for the purpose of furthering the sport. The President stated he would be only too pleased to let tho Association have the use of his premises in North Revell St. This offer .was accepted wit' thanks. A working bee was formed for the purpose of putting the premises in order. The meeting concluded with the usual vote to the chair.

The following paragraph appears in tot annual report of t' o Cmm'i'v Racing Cluhs’ Association : “The executive desire to bring under notice the advisability of all acting together and putting in end to 111** complimentary or dead bead ticket luimuc-s. which lias reach rd such dimensions us to become a serious drain on the resources of clubs finances. The Thames Club put their foot down on the obnoxious system at their last annual race meeting, with the result that the receipts at the gates were exactly doubled, although then were no more people present than a 1 the previous meeting. The gate at tin 1920 meeting was £O2B, and at the 192 meeting it rose to £1250. The totalise tor receipts which the dead-head win expected to boost up were some £350 over the pr io :s meeting when the dead-head v,..- :;i strong evidence These figures sir. worth studying, an - ' the fact they illustrate worth following Members of committee, stewards, and officials of sister clubs only should receive the compliment.’

Mr T ; E. Y. Seddon, lias received tile following letter, dated June •J 7, from the .Minister of Defence:— “Dear Sir. During the recent visit of the Hon Mr Anderson to the West Coast you introduced to him at Greymouth a deputation from the Retimed Soldiers’ Association and others wit!' regard to the case of a returned soldier named Phelan, who was at thattime lying at the Royal Hotel, Greymouth. As the result of the representations subsequently made to me by ni. colleague, arrangements were made fot Phelan to he examined by a mental expert, namely, Dr Buchanan, »fficer in charge of Sea view Mental Hospital. Hokitika. Dr Buchanan’s report was considered by the Director-General of Medical Services who then arranged fo." Phelan to he sent to the Sunnysido Mental Hospital for treatment and further observation. Dr Groshie, office" in charge of the Sunnyside Mental Hospital, after having'had the patient under observation for several days, has now furnished a certificate to the Direc-tor-General of Medical Services stating that in his opinion Phelan’s present condition is not caused by, or aggravated by military service, thus confirming the decision previously given by the Departmental experts that the case was not one for treatment at the expense d the Defence Department. 1 understand that Phelan is being retained as a civil patient in the Sunnyside Mental Hospital. lam advising the Secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, Greyniouth, in similar terms.’ Heyward’s big Christchurch fire salvage stocks bought from Lloyds, the big Insurance Coy. at 33}% off London prices. In consequence one of the world’s biggest salvage sales commences Saturday, July Ist. Water, fire and smoke damaged goods at paltry prices. You cannot possibly miss this great buying advantage. The Insurance Coy’s big loss is your gain. Doors open at 10 a.m. MeGrucr and Co., Hokitika and Greyniouth.— Advt. The Labour Party are staunch supporters of “NO ROBBING” Laundry Help owing to its wonderful labour saving and perfect cleansing qualities. \Vm Perrv and Co., wholesale agents for* “NO ROBBING.” For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 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 ifiore bargains already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and Co. Tt null pay you.—Advt. . A friend for you! "NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a Nazol Inhaler. Children like WADE'S WORM FIGS. ISfrfp and pertUffl for woillH

North Island mails by the Maori connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. To-night! To-night! At the Supreme Hall, a dance is being held by the Kiwi Football Club. Good music. Good Floor. Dancing commences at 3 p.m. sharp. Admission 1/-. Advt.

The Diggers Sawmill at Back Creek commenced operations this molding. All the machinery was working smoothly.

Don’t forget to have a look at Stephens Bros, window to-night and see their fine display of children’s outfits.

News has been received of the death in Dublin of the father of Mr M. McGavin, of Revell St. The deceased had reached tho ripe ago of nearly 80 years, and until the end, which came rather suddenly, took a keen interest in Labour and National questions, being over 50 years an active member of the Tailors’ Union.

Ladies who have deferred buying their winter coats will assuredly welcome the fact that they can get a beauty now for 49s fid, 59s fid, 75s and 85s. They are all fashionable, smart and serviceable, and so good that Glasson’s, WardelPs Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch, will refund the full purchase price on any one of •hem if not in every way worth two pounds more than the price asked. Furthermore, practically every colour is represented. Men’s overcoiyts m all sizes mav be obtained at 555, 59s fid, 755, 85s 955. These are bedrock cash prices and are less than cost of manufacture at the present moment. Secure one now, they will never be so low again, and your size is in stock. Advt.

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 your comfort. All cvelo dealers.