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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1921, Page 2

“Dominion imports for the year ending March 31st. last show a total value of 1£67,412,829, as compared with £82,102,029 for the preceding veai and £22,309,679 in 1913-1914. During the twelve months ending March, imports have been heaver than a't any period of the Dominion’s existence; in many cases they were much ‘n excess of requirements, and as a consequence in the majority of lines very' heavy stocks are held. The soft goods trade shows a particularly heavy increase fee the calendar year 1920. Imports of the' main lines of soft goods totalled £l3,9lo,‘36??—nearly double the total for 1919, and approvinmtely three times that of 1917. The principal item* were: Apparel, £2,520,581 ; bioots and shoes, £1,189,575; cotton piece goods, £4,156,569; and woollen piecei g00c1.4 £2,412,428. Hardware, metals and machinery show a total of £6,349,200—near1y double' the total of 1919, and nearly four times the 1918 total. Foodstuffs - and beverages show fairly heavy increase;, and this is largely due to the increase in importations of grain, sugar, dried fruits tea, and spirits. One very noticeable feature in our import figures of ree ent years is the increase in the importations of motor vehicles and inflammable oils, the importations of which in 1920 were valued at £4,783,478. Tobacco goods accounted for £1,940,258 or approximately double the value of the 1919 importations.”

Regulations under the Public Trust Office Act, gazetted last week, authorise the carrying out of the reorgani-

Ration and decentralisation scheme outlined in the recent statement issue:! by the Minister in charge. The head office, of course, remains m the city of Wellington. The regulations provide, inter alia, that the Public Trust OB ce Board may fix the scale of charg°s to lie paid to solicitor in respect of the preparation, perusal, and comp'etion of securities to or instruments foi the Public. Trustee, and for the discharge, renewal, or variance of such securities, and generally for the trnns action of legal business for the Public Trustee. This scale, with such modifications as the Public Trust Office Hoard directs, is to apply where the work is done by the office solicitor toother officers of the Public Trust Office and in that case the money received will be. paid into the Public Trustee’s account. The rates of interest payable on the various moneys in the common fund of the Public Trust Office are prescribed, also the charges to lie made by the Public Trustee in respect of estates adminisitelred by him; and due provision is made for the custody of moneys in the Public Trustee’s account, and for the investigation and audit of private estates. Subject to the provision of the trust instrument (if any), the remuneration of advisory trustees is, in the case of each estate, td he such as is fixed by the Public Trustees with tiff* incurrence of the advisory trustees, or, if they do not agree, then by a ludga of the Supreme Court,

The luauajl fojrtnightly meeting of 1 the Borough Council takes place on j Friday evening. I

The Westland Land Board met this afternoon. Our report will apear in to-morrow’s issue.

The monthly ingleside of the West Coast Caledonian Society takes place this evening at 8 o’clock at the Supreme Hall.

A reminder is given of the ball at tbe Public. Hall, Kanieri, this evening, .in aid of the Pirates Football C*ub.

Another of the popular gatherings in

tlhe One Mile Hall takes place tonight, a euchre tournament to he followed by a dance.

Yesterday’s Christchurch mail, delayed owing to slips on Otira Gorge reached Greymouth this morning and the Hokitika portion came on hv the train arriving at 2.45 p.m.

The sittings of the Magistrates’ •Court to-morrow morning will liavo a considerable amount of businesA to deal with including several charges under the Licensing Act and wandering cattle bye-laws.

The amount of coal exported from Greymouth last week was 4921 tons 19 cwt. made up a« follows:—Blackball. 2016 tons llewt.; Paparoa, 934 tons 2 cwt; Dobson, 33 tons 15 cwt.; Liverpool, 1907 tons 11 cwt. The Chief postmaster advises that endeavours were made to bring the mails from Canterbury over the Pass last night in time to connect with tho train arriving in Greymouth at 10.45 a.m. to-day.—Argus,

The programme for the Robert Burns lecture and concert in the Opera House on Friday evening appears in this issue. Air James Craigie M.P. for Timaru will be the lecturer, and the programme is an interesting one.

Whatever your footwear needs, buy them at “II.B.” sale prices, and you will save handsomely. All the best makes in boots and shoes are offered at. a much lower figure than to-day’s market values. See them! Yon will he convinced then of the wonderful values. N.Z. Clothing Factory. -Advt. The Otira. coach service was held up yesterday owing to a. slip on the Gorge. As a result the mail coaches did not leave Otira yesterday and the Christchurch mail did not come across the ranges, there being no coaches at the Arthur’s Pass side. The motor mail car went up as far as the slip, but had to return empty, owing to no connection having been made.

There is understood to be some possibility that the Railway Department wijllj shortly discontinue running the through express train from Invercargill to Christchurch on three days of the week. This 'is believed to be due to the fact that the train is not very largely patronised and as most of the passengers are said to travel to suit the running of the steamer Maori it apparently is considered that a triweekly service will yope with requirements. A definite pronouncement us to the intentions of the Department, may be expected next week. The rains of the last lew days have brought down a number of slips on the railway line between Greymouth and Brunner. Yesterday morning the outward trains from Greymouth to Reefton ami Otira were held up for 31 hours while two slips were being cleared away on tlie line about 11,l 1 , miles Irom Grevmouth. These slips have given the Railway Department considerable trouble lately, owing to the nature of the ground, which falls mvav and leaves the rails out of alignment. Only light trains proceeding at restricted rates arc using the Runanga railway bridge, which has not been repaired yet owing to the fresh in the Grey River.

The following officers and members of the council of the Dominion ot New Zealand Rowling Association have been elected for tec ensuing twelve months: President, Mr NY. Nicholson (Dunedin), vice-president. .Mr NY. Colt man (Auckland); treasurer, Mr 11. F. M. Mercer Dunedin); Council (North Island) — .Messrs J. M. Thompson and G. Tut: (Auckland . A. K. Smart (Taranaki). .), A. Nash, MB. (Alanawatu), F. Meadawcroft ami F. H. Underwood (Wellington); South Island—Messrs A. Dickson and G. AY. ('. Smithson .Christchurch), J. J. Marlow. J. R. Glover, ami J. H. Hancock iDuncdin). and Thom. Bryde (Southland). No ballot var necessary.

The greatest sale we ever he'd, the greatest bargains w<> ever presented to the purchasing public; our great ii’c salvage sale is a groat value giving event. The low prices are possible only because we had the ready cash to l ilt at a discount of 33?,% the salvage stocks from Heyward’s big Ohristrimrrii fire. Do not) pay double the pr.ee-' elsewhere. Opportunity knocks, get busy now. McGmer and Co. Hokit: i. —Advt.

Users of “NAZOL” keep free from colds and influenza. “NAZOL” nips a cold in the bud, soothes, relieves and heals. fiO doses Is fid. 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 bein': sacrificed by us, to make room for thousands more bargains already secured from the worlds markets. Visit Schroder and Co. Tt will pay you. —Advt. You’ll derive the greatest benefit from taking SHARLAND’S REEF, IRON AND WTNE. If you are run down ’twill make you fit; if you are well ’twill keep you fit. Keep the kiddies well. “NAZOL” is sure protection against coughs and j colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older l children can tilde it on sugar. ( The sensation of the season ; great , fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready j money having secured enormous con- , cessions, are now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt. A frend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a Nazol Inhaler. The “Unique” Paten* Stopper, which ' cannot leak, is fitted to every North British Rubber Hot Water Bag. Per. ( fertlv mndo of high-grade rubber, abso- , iii'cly Jope-laMe. Thev Inst for rears. »

Mr E. C. To obey notifies lie has two ] motor cycles for sale at a big reduc- . tion. I The West sub-Union sonior and . junior competitions will be resumed on Saturday next. •S|luiioing pipes, gig and harness acetylene plant etc., are offered for sale in this issue. j All interested in tho Westland A j and P. Association are reminded that the annual meeting takes place on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. at the County Chambers. j

His Lordship, Bishop Julius visited j Koiterangi last evening where he held ■ a confirmation 'service. This evening I his Lordship delivers a fbeture in All j (Sainth Schoolroom. To-morrow he visits Ruatapu and then goes to Boss and further south as far as Waiho. ,

Tho Excelsior long night dance takes place in the Supreme Hall on Thursday night, Excellent arrangements are being made to ensure a most enjoyable evening’s amusement. Dancing commences at 8.30 o’clock. Good music. Good floor and efficient M.C. Admission: Gents 2s; ladies Is.—Advt.

Now is the time to buy your overcoat!

"H.B.’s” winter salcis on, and the savings are phenomenal. Don’t delay Call and see the great bargains in all overcoats. The prices in most cases are below pre-war values, therefore the time for securing these snips is limited to three weeks. In addition to getting an overcoat at a huge reduction, you buy only the host “1T.8.” grades. Investigate! N.Z. Clothing Factory.-—Advt.

Never attempt to wash bakers’, printers’ blacksmiths’ and creamery workers’ clothes without “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help. Is packet does 7 weekly washings perfectly.—John Parkliill, agent for “NO RUBBING.”

That feverish feeling from cold in the head instantly relieved by “NABOB.” Splendid for clearing blocked possnges in nose nftd thront.