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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1921, Page 4

Beware Influenza ! None of us will forget the dread Influenza epidemic of 1918 —and the re- | cent cables telling that influenza in its most severe form has broken out in ; Tonga, reminds us that the last visi- , tation came from the Islands. PREVENTION is better than cure. The utmost care j should be taken. At the first sign of the n Flu" go to bed immediately, and | do not get out for any reason. Take Bomin^ton’sj IrishOMoss This safe and sure remedy proved of immense value in the last epidemic. Thousands testify to its merits in promoting recovery and saving the lungs from serious trouble. Better still, it is the best specific in guarding against Influenza infection for it forms an anti- j septic film on the throat and bronchial j tubes, hence Influenza germs cannot j find lodgment. Escaped “Flu” in the Big Epidemic Mr J. Rhodes, Salisbury Street, Christchurch, writes: —“ We took Bennington’s Irish Moss during the Influenza Epidemic, and are quite sure I that it saved us a lot of trouble. ! Be on guard—take the surest preventive -measures — take Bonnington « Irish Moss during the present danger. The Family bottle—large size is only 2/6 Everywhere. 202 Lf-OTT

MATSON & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STOCK AUCTIONEERS, LICENSED WOOL BROKERS, LAND brokers, LICENSED GRAIN BROKERS, PRODUCE MERCHANTS. SKIN. HIDE AND FAT BROKERS SHARE BROKERS, AND GENERAL SUPPLIERS. WE HAVE GREAT PLE ASURE in offering to our WEST COAST FRIENDS, our services in any of the above rapacities. Those who realise through us insur© that their consignments have the benefit of — ZEALOUS REALISATION, EXPERT JUDGMENT, PROMPT RETURNS. WHO CAN OFFER YOU MORE? Our principals have been horn in the trade, and arc surrounded in all departments with a staff which is second to none.

LIVE stock. WE HAVE EXTRAORDINARY FACT El TIES to enable us to obtain the topmost prices for our Clients both for fat nnd store stock. railage. The Railway Department notify us that new regulations have been made with reference to the mode of ordering trucks from the West Const for Canterbury. In future the Railway Authorities on the Coast will arrange not only for trucks to load for Otirn, but also for trucks to load from Arthur's Pass to Addington. Orders for trucks from Arthur’s Pass to Addington will not be accepted at the Christchurch Office. If so desired, provided we have am pie notice, we can arrange to have all »iock unloaded at Otirn and driven over the hilt and retrucked at Arthur’s Pass for a nominal charge. Upon arrival of the stock at Addington Yards the same will he promptly untrucked by our export drovers and judiciously attended to and drafted.

11l the matter of realisation our principals and auctioneers will leave no stone unturned to record the topmost possible realisation and account o sales aiul cheque will promptly follow. DIPPING :• —AVe urgently recommend that all sheep lie efficiently dipped before they are sent over as such considerably enhances the possibilities of a satisfactory sale. WOOL, SKINS, HIDES AND FAT. For. highest prices and PROMPT RETURNS consign these commodities to us either by rail or by boat. In all cases please send advice as to quantity being sent forward, and when and how consigned—then LEAVE THE REST TO US, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

MANURES AND SEEDS. W 5 ANTICIPATE a considerable amount of spring sowing may be done on tho Coast this year. For ■ill supplies of tliis description you cannot do better than communicate with us. For first class quality and lowest market prices you cannot do better. Wc want your business! When we bnvc not it we want to hold it! Hence, w 0 cannot afford to do other than teniter you our best service®. We are the oldest private firm m the trade now in existence. Our Principals have served the apprenticeship of a lifetime. Our staff in all departments consists of experts. We confidently assure you that any tmsines's entrusted to us will he handled in sueh a manner as will not cause you to feel disappointed.

MATSON & COCHRISTCHURCH. STEPHENS BROS., REVFLL STREET ■ HOKITIKA Drapers, (Mothers and General Importers. Are offering a large assortmeut. of Ladies’ I weed and Rain Coats at great’y Reduced prices. inspection Invited. “GO-SLOW” and “NO-RUBBING” are opposed. Tlio latter finishes the Laundry Work hy nine sharp.—Advt. National efficiency is weakened by coughs and colds. Prevent this by takjn<r One dose a day keeps colds atvaj.