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Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1921, Page 2

Tlii' Wellington correspondent of the “Press’'' telegraphed on Wednesday evening.—There was considerable improvement to-day in Sir William Fraser’s condition, The Hon G. -T. Anderson also is making good progress! aftfr his oppration,

Don’t forget to-morrow night the usual Saturday night dance held by the Kiwi Football Club in the Supreme Hall. Good music. Good floor. Admission 1 /-. —Advt.

Call at “Tlie Rivoli” Revell St. with your baskets and secure 10lb of choice table potatoes for Is; 8 1!) of onions foils. AVe have also just landed a fresh shipment of choice fruits including bananas, pineapples, passions, pears, mandarins, lemons, dessert oranges, marmalade oranges, dessert and cooking apples bv the ease or by the lb — Advt.

Quite a number of charges were heard at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning arising out of' alleged breaches of the Stamp Act in connection with moneys paid out by the Westland County Council. The payments were for work done in connection with ferry services and read and repair works.After hearing the various c.larges his Worship withheld fixing penalties in these caws where convictions were entered up. until this morning.

Despite the timber slump now- prevailing in addition to the Diggers sawmill at Back Creek just started, the first of the Zimuu syndicate oi sawmills w ill l>o starting almost immediately to cut timber. This mill is situated on AYard Road, off Lake Kanieri road. The same syndicate is about to set up a second mill on Bruce road, Kanieri Forks; the plant for the purpose to he moved from Humphreys. Ju the hear future there will be four hew sawmills cutting from areas adjacent to Lake Kanieri road.

On Wednesday evening last a most successful enclire tournament and dance took place at St Mary’s ('lull rooms, tin- It hiding being crowded to the doors. Tito ladies’ first- prize was wort by Mrs Oeo. Wood and the second by Mrs X. Fitzgerald. The gent’s first went to Master \\ . Latin and the second to Miss K. Kidd. During the evening interest ntts very keen its to who would be the placets at the lucky table. r lhe lucky lour were Mesdames Braddon tind Slr.tnd, and Messrs Johnstone and McIntyre. Alter supper the floor was given over to dancing, the music being supplied by .Miss A. Reid, extras by Miss A. Daly and Miss M. Giese. Mr K. Stewart acted as M.G.

At Addington stock sales on \\ ednesday a larger entry of fat pigs was forward. and the demand was fairly good. Prices were about on a par with late rates. Quotations are : —Choppers £5 to £(!() 7s (id, light baconers £4 Ms to £5 10s. heavy haveners to Ms to £(> Ms, extra heavy baconers to £7 Is (id, average price per lb SKI to B : jd. light porkers £2 Ms to £3, heavy porkers £3 os to £4, average price per lb 9UI to 10d. A fair entry of store pigs came forward, and met with a good demand. A consignment of purebred Berkshire rows and hoars made from Jgs to HJg*. Quotations are: -Best stores £3 to £3 ltis, medium stores £2 10s to £2 18s, small stores £1 ISs to £2 Bs, weaners Ms to £1 4s. sows in pig to Co os. One of those amusing incidents which sometimes relieve the tedium of Court proceedings occurred at the Lyttelton Magistrate’s Court. A French seaman appeared on a charge ot drunkenness. As the man apparently knew no English. and there was no interpreter available, the Court officials were in a quandary. They could, not proceed with the case until the man had had the nature of the carge explained to him, and been given an opportunity of pleading. After some delay ft Court official ventured a. little French. “You* avez huvais yesterday?” he enquired tentativelv. Tim prisoner was plainly puzzled. The official tried again, “lls dit von avez huvais yesterday? h ( > said. The Frenchman was still puzzled. Thereupon a police constable, with a suspicion of an Hibernian accent, interjected with “Hev! Henri was von drunk yesterday?” “Oiu exclaimed, smiling amiably. “A or dronk.” Amid the laughter which followed he was convicted and discharged. 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, 7 os and 80s. They are all fashionable, smart and serviceable, and so good that Glasson’s, Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch, will refund the full purchase price on any one of them if not in every way worth two pounds more than the price asked. Furthermore, practically every colour is represented. Men’s overcoats in all sizes may he obtained at -555, 59s 6d, Ms, 80s, 955. These are bedrock cash juices and arc loss 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 sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, arc now able to place thousands of pounds worth ol bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

When baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly’ relieves and soothes.

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 cycle dealers. Be emphatic. Insist on genuine > NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. 60 doses la 6d.

Heyward’s big Christchurch fire salvage stocks bought from Lloyds, the big Insurance Coy. atCI3J% 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. MeCruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymoutli.— Advt.

Singers and public speakers find “NAZOL” unequalled for preventing or relieving huskirtess and soreness in the tin oat. Can bo taken anywhere.

North British Solid Truck Tyres me fitted at once, so that your truck nc-’ •,c remain idle at all. Get. in touch v. ii.’-. ]T. Smith, 0 t V**. f' : ' v* mouth, Agent.

for Influenza, take Woods* (J spat Pepper mint Jjg

Notice of a special subsequent meeting of the Westland County Council to be held on the 2nd prox in regard to the Kakapotahi bridge rating district, is given in this issue.

The following are the crushing returns for June, 1921Blackwatei Mines, Ltd., tons milled 2927; value of gold produced £4958; working expenses £4752; development, £938.

“The late Colonel Malone attacked Chunuk Balir with 775 men, and when he was relieved off that Sunday eveii dig tliejre wejrfl Only fill left,” said Colonel Meldrum at New Plymouth recently. “Of all the units that went into action that day the Wellington, under Colonel Malone, was the only one which succeeded in gaining its objective and holding it throughout the day. Colonel Malone lost his life, hut the feat put up by him and his men was one of or aiiy other soldiers during the whole of the war. 1 ’

As a clothes saver and dirt ejector we recommend “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help every lime. Hokitika grocers.